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Chicken Cordon Bleu - Walter Hansel Wine Bistro, Santa Rosa, CA

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

4.9
4.9
2005 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
We are located just 6 minutes from Coddingtown Mall and 10 minutes from Downtown Santa Rosa surrounded by beautiful vineyards with an onsite garden for fresh, farm-to-table vegetables and herbs.

"An impressive new Santa Rosa restaurant that's instantly one of our best"
Jeff Cox, renowned Wine Country food critic.

If you are unable to find the reservation you want, please call us directly at (707) 546-6462. Thank you.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Saul Barragan
  • Area
    Santa Rosa
  • Cross Street
    Willowside
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,005 people are saying

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • Wine Country

    Best Overall

  • Wine Country

    Best Service

  • Wine Country

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests praise its "French bistro feel" and "extensive wine list." Highlights include the halibut, duck breast, and monthly menu changes. The staff is "attentive" and creates a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, making it a "hidden gem" in Sonoma County.
2,005 Reviews
  1. Suzanne VIP

    San Francisco45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal with personable and courteous service.

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  2. scott

    Atlanta31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you love the wines of Stephen Hansel, and I really do, you should make a trip to the bistro and order the duck and the halibut and pair it with the cuvée Alyce Pinot and Chardonnay. You will enjoy your evening and will further appreciate the beauty of Walter Hansel wines

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  3. Paul VIP

    San Francisco87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service! We had the Liberty duck breast with pea shoot risotto! Incredible! The wine list is very extensive with some very fine appellations. Highly recommend the escargot.

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  4. Larry VIP

    San Francisco42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food, this time Halibut, was excellent. The service was spot on. The tomatoe bisque apéritif was a great way to start the meal. Thank you for another perfect dinner.

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  5. Brett VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! I can't say enough about this place. The food is outstanding. Has a very French bistro feel. The staff is super nice and attentive. Overall, a wonderful experience.

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  6. Lydia

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing. Attentive but not hovering.. food was deliciious, we had the Halibut and the stuffed pork chop. Both were cooked perfectly. The wine, a namesake Pinot Noir, was just right. Definitely a return trip warranted!

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  7. Diane And James VIP

    San Francisco123 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter dinner, with specials created by magical chef Saul.  blessings to all the workers.

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  8. Corey VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite local spots to visit. The staff is fantastic and the food is excellent. Can’t wait for my next visit!

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  9. Janice

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class food with excellent service. Great roadhouse atmosphere. Pricey but worth it.

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  10. Steve VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Walter Hansel. The food and service is great. I also liked the wine which they make. If it wasn’t so pricey I would go there way more often. Definitely a nice experience!

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FAQs

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 546-6462.

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 2005 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Willowside
  • Area
    Santa Rosa
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Saul Barragan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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