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

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

4.9
4.9
2001 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 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 2,001 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

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "attractive bistro" ambiance and the "wonderful" wine selection. The menu frequently changes, adding excitement to each visit, and diners appreciate the "laid back vibe" and "first class" atmosphere.
2,001 Reviews
  1. Brett VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Lydia

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Diane And James VIP

    San Francisco123 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Corey VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Adrienne

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The yummiest food. The chef cooked everything perfectly, even gave us a sampling of something whipped up in the kitchen. We will go back and are excited about the menu change every month. The ambience is attractive bistro-which we loved. We’re going back!!

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  8. Brittny

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited from out of town and came for our anniversary. We had a lovely dining experience and the halibut dish was among the best I’ve ever had! The warm bread and butter was a nice way to start the meal. They served a little sample of a French onion bisque that was very special.

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  9. Pamela VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding and the service was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our first time here, but it won’t be our last!

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  10. Albert VIP

    Washington DC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great first visit! We loved the laid back vibe great wine and food. Sat at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed view into the kitchen and attentive service. Will definitely be back.

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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 2001 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

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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