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Farm-to-Table Modern California Cuisine - John Ash, Santa Rosa, CA

John Ash

4.2 (4616)
$50 and over
Californian
4330 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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John Ash

4.2
$50 and over
Californian
Santa Rosa

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Nestled next to Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, John Ash was the first Sonoma County restaurant to introduce the concept of cooking with seasonal, locally sourced foods and produce while pairing exceptional recipes with wines from the region.

Today, John Ash remains an icon for a romantic, upscale casual restaurant with continuing the standards of cooking excellence enjoyed by locals and guests alike.

Experience our newly enhanced outdoor patio, featuring cozy fire pits and sweeping vineyard views—the perfect setting for a relaxed meal or a memorable gathering.

Welcome to our new chapter—formerly River Vine, we’re now proudly serving fresh, inspired breakfast and lunch in a relaxed, inviting setting.

Enhance your visit with a wine tasting experience or enjoy a charming picnic among the vines. Discover the essence of Vinarosa—our newest addition, where wine, nature, and relaxation come together beautifully. Call us for more information.



Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Bar Daily 14:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    John Ash Catering brings the acclaimed flavors and culinary artistry of Sonoma Wine Country to your event. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our customized menus, exceptional service, and locally inspired cuisine create an unforgettable dining experience. Contact our Sales Department at 707-806-2001 for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome large gatherings in the elegant dining room and on picturesque vineyard-view terraces available year-round. Curated group menus and flexible seating arrangements can be tailored to your event. Contact our Sales Department at 707-806-2001 for details.
  • Area
    Santa Rosa
  • Cross street
    River Rd. and Barnes Rd.
  • Parking Details
    Plenty of parking is available steps away from our front door and is complimentary.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving 1st Seating 2026

    USD 56.46 - USD 181.92 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 9 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Four-Course Thanksgiving Celebration at John Ash! Celebrate Thanksgiving in the heart of Sonoma wine country with a farm-to-table feast at John Ash. Our culinary team, led by Executive Chef Forest Kellogg , has crafted a seasonal menu highlighting the best of Sonoma’s fall harvest — featuring locally raised turkey, fresh-picked vegetables, and artisanal ingredients from our trusted farm partners. Guests will enjoy a warm, elegant atmosphere overlooking the vineyard as we serve a three-course menu designed to honor tradition while showcasing modern California cuisine. Perfect for families, friends, and wine lovers, this special event pairs beautifully with selections from our award-winning wine list. Join us for a memorable holiday gathering that celebrates the bounty of our region and the spirit of togetherness.
    Thanksgiving 1st Seating 2026 photo
  • Thanksgiving 2nd Seating 2026

    USD 69.00 - USD 181.92 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 9 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Four-Course Thanksgiving Celebration at John Ash! Celebrate Thanksgiving in the heart of Sonoma wine country with a farm-to-table feast at John Ash. Our culinary team, led by Executive Chef Forest Kellog, has crafted a seasonal menu highlighting the best of Sonoma’s fall harvest — featuring locally raised turkey, fresh-picked vegetables, and artisanal ingredients from our trusted farm partners. Guests will enjoy a warm, elegant atmosphere overlooking the vineyard as we serve a three-course menu designed to honor tradition while showcasing modern California cuisine. Perfect for families, friends, and wine lovers, this special event pairs beautifully with selections from our award-winning wine list. Join us for a memorable holiday gathering that celebrates the bounty of our region and the spirit of togetherness.
    Thanksgiving 2nd Seating 2026 photo
  • Gingerbread Decorating Workshop

    USD 63.24 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    12 Dec 2026 only
    11:00 am
    Celebrate the season at John Ash with our Gingerbread Decorating Class for all ages. Your ticket includes house-made hot cocoa, mulled wine and hot cider as you decorate a festive confection to take home.
    Gingerbread Decorating Workshop photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at John Ash.

4.2

4.2
(4616)
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
John Ash offers "wonderful food and service" in a "beautiful setting" overlooking vineyards, making it perfect for special occasions. Diners rave about the "fantastic dining experience," highlighting attentive staff and "delicious brunch options" like huevos rancheros. While some note service inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its "amazing atmosphere" and culinary delights.
4,616 Reviews
  1. Mark Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Wife and I had a 5:30 seating out waiting was great unfortunately the food was abhorrent. She orders the Salmon, it came with veggies and rice all her food was barley warm, salmon was dried out veggies barley cooked still cold in the middle skin on salmon was limp. I order the New York medium came out had some bottled nasty sauce on it had absolutely no salt flavor smelled like it was baked or sous vide then put on a warm pan it had NO crust and no juice. I will never go back The Chef. Reds to be fired

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  2. Sandy Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, from the food to the cocktails to the service! This is one of our favorite restaurants!

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  3. David

    Las Vegas1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    20 years ago this was the best restaurant in town. For those who don’t know, there was an amazing chef named John Ash. He passed away. He’d be rolling over in his grave…. How times have changed. They built a resort. They have been through a number of new chefs. It’s sad. We were there on a Friday night to celebrate a special occasion. The restaurant was nowhere near full. The service was terrible. We kept getting ignored because staff were not paying attention. They kept walking by. It took forever to get water glasses refilled. It took forever to have them clear our appetizer plates and then even take our main course and dessert orders. Our dinner took 2 1/2 hours for no good reason. Several times we had to go find our waiter. The steak was perfectly cooked. The french fries were excellent. The other meals were very pedestrian. The potatoes on the chicken dish were massively over salted. The vegetables with the pork chop were not cooked enough. Not al dente. Crunchy. To me, this is a dying restaurant. If you want a great meal, you are much better off going to Healdsburg. They have cornered that market by this point in our county….  Sad to write this review. We were loyal customers. We will not be going back….

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  4. Jen Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing night. We sat in front of the fireplace and all of the food we ordered was great. Our server Steve was fantastic. We were celebrating my parents 50th anniversary and it couldn't have been a better night. So glad we choose John Ash for our celebration.

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  5. Wayne

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a most enjoyable experience. Food was excellent and service Was impeccable. Server was attentive, knowledgeable and very welcoming, so much so that we were convinced he must have been the owner but he in fact was not. As an employer we would have been thrilled to have someone so dedicated to our business.

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  6. Ron

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant place for lunch. Service was attentive.

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  7. Rob

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, service fine, food delicous, and value fair. We were asked when making the reservation what the occasion was but never a mention of "Happy Anniversay" So why even ask what the occasion was?

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  8. Tim

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate here multiple times while staying at VinaRosa. Every meal was fantastic, staff was great. Overall great dinning experience. Highly recommend

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  9. Jamie

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the pork chop and was quite disappointed. It was tough, and had very little flavor. I had a few bites, then gave up. The polenta was very good, however. Also, the steak tips in the Tips and Toast were also tough. My friend’s rigatoni bolognese was very good. Service was acceptable, but not outstanding. Overall, I was disappointed.

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  10. Sally

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was very nice. The terrace dining area is beautiful overlooking the vineyard and rose garden. The food was delicious, and fresh. Huevos Rancheros with chorizo was out of this world. With the house bloody Mary, can't beat it! Vikky our server was warm and welcoming, and very professional.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Bar Daily 14:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–20:30
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    John Ash Catering brings the acclaimed flavors and culinary artistry of Sonoma Wine Country to your event. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our customized menus, exceptional service, and locally inspired cuisine create an unforgettable dining experience. Contact our Sales Department at 707-806-2001 for details.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome large gatherings in the elegant dining room and on picturesque vineyard-view terraces available year-round. Curated group menus and flexible seating arrangements can be tailored to your event. Contact our Sales Department at 707-806-2001 for details.
  • Area
    Santa Rosa
  • Cross street
    River Rd. and Barnes Rd.
  • Parking Details
    Plenty of parking is available steps away from our front door and is complimentary.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, John Ash offers wine-tasting experiences and vineyard picnics, and guests also note an active bar program with an early happy-hour-style offering.

Yes, families dine here; guests report a kids' menu and families enjoying the terrace, making John Ash a practical, family-friendly choice.

John Ash shines at weekend brunch, Saturday and Sunday brunch on the outdoor patio is a favorite, pairing a top-tier brunch menu with sweeping vineyard views.

The patio is a popular spot for diners with dogs, guests describe dogs on the terrace and a relaxed, accommodating atmosphere for pets outdoors.

Hog Island Oysters are a standout, the six-oyster appetizer (with yuzu mignonette) appears on the current menu and several guests praise the oysters.

John Ash feels like classic Sonoma wine-country dining, romantic, upscale-casual rooms with vineyard views, a picturesque terrace, and an inviting outdoor patio that’s popular for leisurely meals and special occasions.

Some brunch dishes and salads can be generous, guests note the Caesar was large enough to split and certain dinners left diners too full for dessert.

John Ash fills up for big holidays and special events (guests reported a “packed house” for Thanksgiving), while Sunday nights have been noted as a quieter, less-busy time.

Smart casual is the guide, aim for polished but relaxed attire, and many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and special evenings.

Yes, John Ash is well suited to a special evening: the restaurant describes itself as a romantic, upscale‑casual spot with vineyard views, and guests recount anniversary and celebratory dinners there.

Yes, John Ash has an enhanced outdoor patio and covered terrace with vineyard views and cozy fire pits, and guests frequently enjoy dining on the patio or terrace.

Weekend brunch at John Ash (Saturday–Sunday) is a guest favorite, the brunch service and patio views make weekends especially popular.

Yes, the menu includes clearly vegetarian-friendly dishes (for example, the Macro Bowl, Fruit & Yogurt Bowl, Baby Tender Greens and Butternut Squash Soup), and at least one guest reported a gluten‑free entree worked well.

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John Ash

4.2
$50 and over
Californian
Santa Rosa

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
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