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Bistro 29

620 5th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404-4411
707-546-2929
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Ranked #14 of 221 restaurants in Santa Rosa
Price range: S$38 - S$38
Cuisines: French
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Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Riley Street
Transit: Downtown transit mall is three blocks away, taxis and pedi-cabs available.
Description: Bistro 29 located in downtown Santa Rosa, Sonoma County. Bistro 29 is a traditional bistro specializing in “Breton” regional cuisine. The number 29 comes from the department of Finistère (end of the earth) located in the upper tip of north-west France. Known for the Galette de blé noir (traditional buckwheat crêpe) and sweet crêpes, Bretagne also uses a variety of local seafood and produce that can easily be found in and around northern California.
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Santa Rosa
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87 reviews 87 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Went with my wife and daughter, thinking we would have the $29 special. We didn't, as it turned out. But we were all happy. The gem salad is one of the best I have ever tasted. The desserts are outstanding (try the meyer lemon creme brulee, if available). The service is fine. And the buckwheat crepes are as good as... More

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Portland, Oregon
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47 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Over the years I have had the good fortune to dine in many great French restaurants both in France and around the world so when I find a really good one I have to write about it. Bistro 29 is a small typically small bistro in Santa Rosa. A client of mine made the reservations and I soon discovered a... More

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Tampa, FL
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108 reviews 108 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We had a wonderful dinner on our fifth night in Sonoma County. Previously have eaten at several of the highly rated restaurants ranging from the town of Sonoma to the town of Healdsburg. Bistro 29 was the best we've experienced in Sonoma County.

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Melbourne, Australia
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50 reviews 50 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Went to Bistro 29 for a small group meal and were not dissapointed. The staff were friendly and very efficient and the food was some of the best on our 2 week trip. Serving sizes were just right with an emphasis on quality over quantity, which is what I prefer. A good wine list that was reasonably priced as you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

8 foodies enjoyed excellent service in a cozy bistro atmosphere. Their pri fix menu and paired wines were quite good and very reasonably priced. Wine list is not large, but has a broad enough selection and covers appropriate price points. They put obvious effort into having wines that pair well with their foods...and they make frequent changes as necessary. EVERYONE... More

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San Francisco, California
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Took my girlfriend for her birthday celebration and we were both overall happy, but not impressed. The signature buckwheat crepe with ratatouille was non-too flavorful, just ok. The Pernod cream sauce was tasty with the mussels. The braised "daube of beef" was not very flavorful and the wine reduction rather thin, not very concentrated flavors. The potato croquettes that accompanied... More

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Santa Rosa, California
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249 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 129 cities Reviews in 129 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

We love this place, the food, servers, owner/chef, are all of our reasons for coming back again and again! Last night the duck confit was so tasty that I wanted to lick my plate! As it was I picked up the bones and enjoyed every morsel attached! The salad had a dressing of blue cheese and the flavors were subtle,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

It is restaurant week in Sonoma County and we just had dinner at Bistro 29. The food was excellent. The servings are modest sized and you wonder if you are going to be hungry when the meal is over, but by the time you finish, you know you will be walking slowly to your car because you are so full.... More

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Santa Rosa, California
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We came here tonight without reservations, and the owner/manager was more than happy to accomodate us on a very busy night. We like sitting at the bar, and had excellent service and the full menu available. They have an excellent wine list, both by the glass and by the bottle - not the usual options you see - even in... More

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See 3 more reviews by Laura H for Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Bistro 29 just celebrated their 5 year anniversary and here's to more! The chef is brings a bit of France to Santa Rosa with exquisite menus that make your mouth water from crepes to steaks an seafood that is just divine. We tend to eat vegetarian and the chef also manages to keep us very happy! Plus a great wine... More

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