Tucked quietly away off major roads in western Sonoma County, Graton (pop. 1,707) is a laid-back home to artists, artisans, writers, retirees, working-class families, and some of the best restaurants in the county.
Graton was once considered a "rough little apple country town" but now boasts a growing culinary reputation for two restaurants. Both places provide a delightful small-town vibe, where locals, noted winemakers, and tourists all happily mingle. Underwood Bar and Bistro offers French, Mediterranean, and Wine Country cuisine in an aura of relaxed sophistication, while Willow Wood Market Cafe doubles as a general store and local gathering spot, provides what the Michelin Guide called "Good, down-home comfort food … dished up with genuine hospitality."
Also a popular spot, the family-owned Mexico Lindo specializes in fresh ingredients and Cali-Mex cuisine, with a lovely back-patio dining option.
As is true throughout Sonoma County, wine tasting is always a delightful option.
Or, for shoppers and browsers, Graton's small business district of restored historic storefronts is home to local stores selling antiques, fine art, pottery and other crafts, gifts and more. The Graton Gallery and adjacent sculpture garden showcase a large selection of California fine arts and artisan crafts.
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We have a dining room with a chalk board wall and complimentary wifi. The room can seat up to 20 people. In addition, there is a beautiful backyard outdoor area with picnic benches and a fountain.
Bowman Cellars was founded in 2013 by a fifth-generation Northern California family, the Bowmans. Alexander Bowman, the youngest member, has brought his ‘wine industry’ family together to produce…
Located only an hour north of San Francisco in beautiful Sonoma County, Fallen Tree Ranch offers all who visit, a peaceful retreat from the hectic hustle and bustle of every-day life. Enjoy all the…
West Sonoma Coast Vintners advocates wines with a clear identity that evoke the complexity of our region and the authenticity of its community—wines with balance, integrity, character and nuance. This…
Since opening in 1995 Willow Wood Market Cafe has become a beloved favorite of locals and food-savvy travelers alike. Willow Wood serves as the informal gathering spot and town center of the cozy town…
Mr Ryder & Company Antiques and Art is comfortably at home in a light and airy 1906 Victorian storefront in downtown Graton. We are a collective of antique and art dealers. Our dealers' unique…
Walker Apples is a family run apple farm on the outskirts of Graton. The owner, Lee Walker, has been living on and running the ranch since 1952.
Small production wines from the Green Valley sub appellation of Russian River Valley made with low input winemaking which creates seamless elegant wines. Our tasting room offers not only wine tasting…
Celia's Garden is a joyful sanctuary - custom built in 2018 just two blocks from downtown Graton and the exquisite restaurants and wine-tasting rooms exemplifying West Sonoma County. Happily perched…
Graton Gallery is located in the heart of west Sonoma County. The gallery and adjacent sculpture garden showcase original fine art paintings, prints and sculpture, along with jewelry, pottery, glass,…