Where to find Sonoma County's coziest restaurants this winter

"Californians may not spend their winters shoveling snow or digging out the puffer coat, but a cold, soggy day still demands comfort: steaming soups, crackling fireplaces, slow-braised everything, and cushy banquettes built for lingering over hot tea. These Sonoma County restaurants know exactly how to take the chill off and warm you up from the inside out. Healdsburg Taste of Tea: Japanese comfort food think curry ramen, miso soup and ginger rice pudding plus an endless array of imported teas make this the ultimate cozy retreat."

"Seafood ramen with a medley of scallops, shrimp and squid in a shiso ponzu broth from Taste of Tea in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat) Risotto Frutti del Mare with Gulf shrimp, Day Boat scallops, calamari, roasted tomatoes, white wine, saffron seafood fumet & parmesan at Baci Cafe and Wine Bar Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)"

"Baci Cafe & Wine Bar: Amid Healdsburg's Michelin hot spots and shiny newcomers, Baci is a timeless refuge. The music plays softly, the glassware gleams and the genteel staff move through the room with the fluidity of warm olive oil. 36 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-433-8111, bacicafeandwinebar.com Healdsburg Bubble Bar: A bubbly little clubhouse just big enough for you and a few friends. Sip Champagne and sparklers in this pint-size Parisian bistro wrapped in dark walls, velvet banquettes and soft lighting. Little nibbles are available to pair with your pours."

Cold, soggy days in Sonoma County call for steaming soups, crackling fireplaces, slow-braised dishes, and cushy banquettes for lingering over hot tea. Healdsburg's Taste of Tea serves Japanese comfort fare like curry ramen, miso soup, ginger rice pudding, and an array of imported teas. Seafood-forward plates include seafood ramen with scallops, shrimp and squid, and Risotto Frutti del Mare with Gulf shrimp, Day Boat scallops, calamari, roasted tomatoes and saffron seafood fumet. Baci Cafe & Wine Bar offers a timeless, softly lit dining refuge, while Bubble Bar focuses on Champagne, sparklers and small nibbles in a cozy bistro setting.

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