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Cafe La Haye, Sonoma, CA
Award-winning

Cafe La Haye

4.8
4.8
3083 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located just off Sonoma Plaza, Cafe La Haye offers an appealingly unfussy sophistication. The split-level dining room holds just a dozen or so tables, but its open kitchen, raftered ceiling and walls adorned with modern art create a vibrant energy that’s contagious.
Convivial owner Saul Gropman and chef Jeffrey Lloyd make a formidable team. Lloyd, former executive chef of restaurant Michael Mina, offers a seasonal menu that’s discreet in its complexity, featuring the sort of dishes that seem to get better with each bite.
Gropman’s wine list comprises a modest 100 bottles, but it’s a smart, well-focused selection -

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 935-5994
  • Website
    http://www.cafelahaye.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeffrey H. Lloyd
  • Location
    140 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Sonoma
  • Cross Street
    1st Street East
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Wine

Menu

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What 3,083 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    American

  • Wine Country

    Best Overall

  • Wine Country

    Best Food

  • Wine Country

    Best Service

  • Wine Country

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe La Haye in Sonoma is celebrated for its "exceptional" food and "fantastic" service. Diners rave about the "intimate" ambiance and "wonderful" staff. Signature dishes like the quail, risotto, and pork chop consistently impress. Reservations are highly recommended due to its popularity. A "hidden gem" offering a "culinary experience" that shouldn't be missed.

3,083 Reviews

  1. Steve

    VIP

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is perhaps our favorite restaurant in Sonoma. Everyone enjoyed their meal: risotto with shrimp, petrale sole with a beurre Blanc sauce and mashed potatoes and savory quail with bread pudding. The service was excellent and the ambiance was such that we could have conversations.

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  2. Bill

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The quail entree was a surprise offering! So happy to have the opportunity to make and enjoy my choice.

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  3. Patrick

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was high quality — shrimp cake was “Wow!”, swordfish cooked perfectly, dessert was perfect. I do wish there was table bread.

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  4. Carrie

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the venue and staff were wonderful. We had a pre fixe dinner on Valentines Day and while the food was good, we didn’t find it terribly special. Huge dessert selection which was nice. I had Caesar salad and quail and my partner had the salad and swordfish. We would definitely come back and hope with more choices we can find something outstanding.

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  5. Debra

    Portland

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I have been to Cafe La Haye multiple times. This visit was exceptional! The staff, food and ambiance was FANTASTIC!! A lovely time!

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  6. Heather

    VIP

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is heavenly and the service was wonderful. I wish there were some soft surfaces and more ambiance lighting for a softer edxprience. But, it is always worth it and always wonderful.

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  7. Christabel

    San Francisco

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous gem of a place! everything was super delicious and we wanted everything on the menu! Must go again for sure!

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  8. Theresa

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice food options on menu and daily specials. Loved the small, intimate dining room. Staff were busy and professional. Food was excellent. Only issue was where I sat at a round table, near the entrance, because the restaurant is small, tables are close together. Staff have to squeeze in, and around the tables. My chair got bumped multiple times.

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  9. Cathleen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was still as good as in the past. Applauding Jose and his team!

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  10. Eileen

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Cafe La Haye. We tried a couple of specials, the Petrale Sole and the Quail, and also the filet mignon. All the preparations were delicious. Our server, Karen, was a delight.

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Cafe La Haye is rated 4.8 stars by 3083 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Cafe La Haye

140 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    1st Street East
  • Neighbourhood
    Sonoma
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeffrey H. Lloyd
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Wine
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