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The Girl & the Fig

$$-$$$, French, Sonoma

User Rating: ***** 4.8

Fodor's Review:

Chef Sondra Bernstein has turned the historic barroom of the Sonoma Hotel into a hot spot for inventive French cooking. You can always find something with the signature figs in it here, whether it's a salad with fresh figs or a chicken roasted with dried figs. Also look for duck confit with green lentils, steak frites, or Provençal shellfish stew. The wine list is notable for its inclusion of Rhône varietals, and the salon de fromage, a counter set up in the bar area, sells artisan cheese platters for eating here and cheese by the pound to go. Brunch is a Sunday exclusive, with rib-sticking dishes such as hanger steak and eggs and a goat cheese frittata.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Just what a Wine country lunch should be

Posted by lindafrazer from Philadelphia, PA on 6/5/07

I was in wine country to visit with my son for the weekend. He couldn't wait to take me to eat at his new discovery. The food was great, the signature fig salad was perfect. The service friendly and attentive when you need them. All our food was fresh and delicious. A wonderful lunch. And the prices are quite reasonable. I'm looking forward to going back this time for dinner.

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 4.0

SERVICE: 4.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 4.6

Great food with so-so service

Posted by when from Buffalo, NY on 4/19/07

We had an excellent dinner, but the waitress never asked if we wanted a drink, then forgot our pre-dinner wine, and had to be reminded. It's also on the noisy side, with walls and wooden floors.

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 3.0

SERVICE: 3.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 4.2

Bravo!

Posted by WP17 from California on 3/20/07

Everything we have tried in the kitchens of Sondra Bernstein's the girl & the fig has been splendid. Very creative approaches to California French style cuisine. Worth a visit to Sonoma.

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 5.0

Our First Stop When in Sonoma!

Posted by kimamom from CA/Oregon Coast on 3/1/07

We have enjoyed several lunches here over the years and this is the first place we stop while in the Sonoma area. The service is friendly and I love the crabcakes here and the Lavender-Infused Creme Brulee for dessert. They make a fig salad that is a signature dish and not to miss.

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 5.0

Fun time, Excellent dinner,loved Mary, our server.

Posted by 3724lake from Santa Rosa, California on 2/4/07

My husband and I went to this restaurant for the first time 3 weeks ago. We have already been back three more times since. Always a great time! Highly recommend it!

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 5.0

RATING: 5.0