Forestville · Sonoma County

The Restaurant at Farmhouse Inn in Forestville

Long-running Russian River Valley inn restaurant, now an upscale a la carte dining room under chef Julio Aguilera.

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About the Restaurant

The Farmhouse Inn on River Road in Forestville has long been one of the Russian River Valley's dining destinations; under chefs Steve Litke and later Craig Wilmer it held a Michelin star with a tasting format.

After Bill Foley's Foley Entertainment Group bought the inn, the restaurant changed direction in March 2026 to a more relaxed, still upscale a la carte menu led by chef Julio Aguilera. Sonoma Magazine reported dishes such as burrata, Caesar salad, grilled broccolini with prosciutto, and steak with pommes puree and lobster butter.

Getting There With a Chauffeur

The Farmhouse is a natural end to a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir day. River Road is dark and winding at night, so having a chauffeur waiting matters more here than in town.

Typical drive times to The Restaurant at Farmhouse Inn (without traffic):

  • From Sebastopol: about 18 minutes (11 miles)
  • From the Healdsburg Plaza: about 22 minutes (13 miles)
  • From downtown Santa Rosa: about 25 minutes (15 miles)
  • From Calistoga: about 45 minutes (26 miles)
  • From St. Helena: about 54 minutes (34 miles)

Your chauffeur drops you at the door, waits while you dine, and drives everyone home. Gratuity is always included in our prices. Call or text 833-915-2436, or reserve online.

At a Glance

Location

7871 River Rd, Forestville, CA 95436

Cuisine

Upscale a la carte Californian

Michelin Guide

Not currently in the Michelin Guide

Hours

Check current hours.

Reservations

OpenTable or the inn.

Price

$$$

Good to Know

Your chauffeur can wait or return at a set time.

Website

Restaurant website ↗

Wineries Nearby

Make a day of it: these Forestville wineries pair well with a meal at The Restaurant at Farmhouse Inn. Your chauffeur books the tastings and times the day so you arrive for your reservation.

More places to eat: our Napa and Sonoma restaurant guide.

Questions

Is the Farmhouse Inn still a tasting-menu restaurant?

No. Since March 2026 it has served an upscale a la carte menu under chef Julio Aguilera.

How do I book?

Reservations are available through OpenTable or by calling the inn.

Is it easy to get to Forestville at night?

It is on rural River Road; we recommend a chauffeur so no one has to drive the dark, winding roads after dinner.

Dinner Is Better When Nobody Has to Drive

Your chauffeur picks you up, waits while you dine and brings everyone home, gratuity included. Or start with a private wine tour and finish at the table. Reserve online in minutes, or call or text 833-915-2436.

Reserve Now

Hours, menus, prices and Michelin listings change; please confirm with the restaurant. More places to eat: see our full Napa and Sonoma restaurant guide.

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