Award-winning

Cafe La Haye

4.8

3089 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Located just off Sonoma Plaza, Cafe La Haye offers an appealingly unfussy sophistication. The split-level dining room holds just a dozen or so tables, but its open kitchen, raftered ceiling and walls adorned with modern art create a vibrant energy that’s contagious.
Convivial owner Saul Gropman and chef Jeffrey Lloyd make a formidable team. Lloyd, former executive chef of restaurant Michael Mina, offers a seasonal menu that’s discreet in its complexity, featuring the sort of dishes that seem to get better with each bite.
Gropman’s wine list comprises a modest 100 bottles, but it’s a smart, well-focused selection -

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 935-5994
Website
http://www.cafelahaye.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jeffrey H. Lloyd

Location
140 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Sonoma
Cross Street
1st Street East
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Wine

Popular dishes

What 3,089 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
American
Wine Country
Best Service
Wine Country
Good for special occasions
Wine Country
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe La Haye in Sonoma offers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful service," "inventive cuisine," and "a friendly, welcoming atmosphere." The intimate setting is perfect for any occasion. Highlights include expertly prepared dishes like filet mignon and butterscotch pudding. "Highly recommended" for its consistent quality, attentive staff, and delightful ambiance.

3,090 Reviews

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Jessica VIP
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute venue for an intimate dinner! The food was prepared perfectly and will definitely be making this a regular stop for dinner when in Sonoma.
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LaurenM
Toronto2 reviews
2.0
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I found this restaurant to be quite overrated. The $200 meal for my husband and I was mediocre at best. We went to celebrate our anniversary and I was quite disappointed that there was no recognition of such as we booked this restaurant (which seemingly had great reviews) to celebrate but we were certainly let down when we left.
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Chris VIP
Portland61 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was interesting and delicious. Staff was extremely efficient and professional but not warm. Great food but not a place to linger over dinner.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Louisville6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe La Haye service was excellent and the food was delicious. Highly, highly recommended this restaurant just off Sonoma Plaza.
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nicolew VIP
Key West7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food! It was hard to select an entree with the choices on their menu and the specials!
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Frank
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's as if your family was cooking you the best farm-to-table dinner! Outstanding, as always...
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rangylil59 VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good. Staff very accommodating. I would definitely return.
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Steve VIP
San Francisco38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is perhaps our favorite restaurant in Sonoma. Everyone enjoyed their meal: risotto with shrimp, petrale sole with a beurre Blanc sauce and mashed potatoes and savory quail with bread pudding. The service was excellent and the ambiance was such that we could have conversations.
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Bill
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The quail entree was a surprise offering! So happy to have the opportunity to make and enjoy my choice.
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Patrick
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was high quality — shrimp cake was “Wow!”, swordfish cooked perfectly, dessert was perfect. I do wish there was table bread.
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Cafe La Haye is rated 4.8 stars by 3089 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

140 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
1st Street East
Area
Sonoma
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jeffrey H. Lloyd
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Wine

Website
http://www.cafelahaye.com/
Phone number
(707) 935-5994

Cafe La Haye

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Popular dishes

Duroc Heritage Pork Chop

Vegetarian Risotto

Fried Eggplant

Menu

What 3,089 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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