A Michelin-starred Sonoma County restaurant inside a charming inn surrounded by vineyards. Chef Steve Litke creates refined California wine country cuisine using produce from the property's garden and local farms. The wine list showcases the best of Sonoma's wines.
The Farmhouse Inn Restaurant in Forestville, Sonoma County, California, is a Michelin-starred wine country restaurant that exemplifies the pastoral luxury of California's North Bay food culture. Set within a charming 1873 farmhouse inn surrounded by redwoods and vineyards along the Russian River, the restaurant has earned its Michelin star through refined, ingredient-driven cuisine that draws deeply from the property's kitchen garden and the extraordinary farms and purveyors of Sonoma County. Executive chef Steve Litke composes a seasonal prix-fixe menu built around the best of what Sonoma's land and waters produce: wild Sonoma Coast halibut, heritage-breed lamb, organically grown vegetables, and local cheeses. The restaurant's most celebrated dish is Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit — the Sonoma County rabbit prepared in three distinct preparations simultaneously, showcasing the kitchen's technical range and the terroir of the surrounding land. The dining room is intimate and romantically lit, with views of the garden and vineyard, and the service is warm and personal in the manner of great country house dining. The wine list is exceptional, focused on the best of Sonoma's producers — particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley — alongside a selection of international wines. Thursday through Monday dinner service and Saturday and Sunday brunch make the Farmhouse Inn restaurant ideal for a weekend escape from San Francisco, approximately one hour north. Reservations are available through the inn's website.
Location
7871 River Rd, Forestville, CA 95436
Highlights
- Michelin-starred Sonoma County restaurant inside a charming 1873 farmhouse inn surrounded by Russian River vineyards and redwoods
- Celebrated 'Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit' signature dish — Sonoma County rabbit in three simultaneous preparations showcasing the kitchen's range
- Seasonal prix-fixe menu drawing from the property's kitchen garden and Sonoma's finest farms, purveyors, and coastal waters
- Intimate, romantically lit dining room with vineyard views, warm personal service in the style of great country house dining
- Exceptional Sonoma-focused wine list with particular depth in Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Tips for visiting
- Book the Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit signature dish — it comes in three preparations. The inn's rooms allow you to stay after dinner.
Accessibility
The Farmhouse Inn Restaurant is set in a historic 1873 farmhouse; the dining room is accessible at ground level but the property's historic nature means some areas may present challenges for wheelchair users. Guests with specific mobility requirements should contact the inn directly before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit dish?
Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit is the restaurant's signature creation — a single course presenting Sonoma County rabbit prepared in three distinct ways simultaneously, served together to showcase different aspects of the ingredient and the kitchen's technical range. It changes seasonally in its specific preparations.
What days is the Farmhouse Inn Restaurant open?
The restaurant serves dinner Thursday through Monday and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Advance reservations through the inn's website are strongly recommended for all meals.
Do I need to stay at the Farmhouse Inn to dine at the restaurant?
No. The restaurant is open to outside guests without an inn reservation. However, staying at the inn allows guests to fully experience the wine country setting and eliminates the need to drive after dinner on the rural Russian River roads.
How far is the Farmhouse Inn from San Francisco?
The Farmhouse Inn in Forestville is approximately one hour north of San Francisco via US-101 through Marin and Sonoma counties. It is a natural destination for a Sonoma wine country weekend trip from the Bay Area.