Swiss Hotel

With its slanting floors and beamed ceilings, the historic Swiss Hotel, located right in the town center, is very much the local favorite for fine food served at reasonable prices. The turn-of-the-20th-century oak bar at the left of the entrance is adorned with black-and-white photos of pioneering Sonomans. Conversely, the white dining room and sidewalk patio seats are brighter spots to enjoy lunch specials such as penne with chicken, mushrooms, and tomato cream; hot sandwiches; and California-style pizzas fired in a wood-burning oven. But the secret spot is the atmospheric back garden patio, a secluded oasis shaded by a wisteria-covered trellis and adorned with plants, a fountain, gingham tablecloths, and a fireplace. Dinner main courses run the gamut. I like the linguine and prawns with garlic, hot pepper, and tomatoes; the blue cheese-encrusted filet mignon; and roasted rosemary chicken. The food may not knock your socks off, but it's all simply satisfying.

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