Artwork from a neighboring art gallery hangs all throughout this cozy restaurant, just off the main square in Sonoma. Diners rave about the upscale yet fun atmosphere, comparing the restaurant to a friend’s dining room—a friend, that is, who also happens to be a phenomenal cook. The menu items are all made with locally grown and produced meats, cheeses, and fruits and vegetables, resulting in what the chef calls “home-grown cuisine.”

Cafe Lahaye Information:

• California menu. Dinner. Closed Sun-Mon; holidays. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating.