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Wit & Wisdom in Sonoma

Name: Bien Chauffeured
Address: Calistoga, CA, 94515, US
Telephone: +1-833-915-2436

Michael Mina's restaurant at The Lodge at Sonoma, built around a hearth oven with a semi-covered terrace and bocce court.

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About the Restaurant

Wit & Wisdom is chef Michael Mina's restaurant at The Lodge at Sonoma, on Broadway at the south end of town. It pairs Mina's polish with a relaxed Sonoma feel.

The seasonal menu centers on a hearth oven; the restaurant highlights dishes such as seared duck breast with crisp sage and charred flatbread. Outside there is a semi-covered terrace with communal tables, a stone fireplace and a bocce court.

Getting There With a Chauffeur

Wit & Wisdom is convenient for guests staying at The Lodge and an easy dinner after a Carneros or Sonoma Valley day, since it sits on the south side of town. Arrive for happy hour at 5 and stay for dinner.

Typical drive times to Wit & Wisdom (without traffic):

A few minutes from the Sonoma Plaza
From downtown Napa: about 22 minutes (14 miles)
From Yountville: about 30 minutes (21 miles)
From St. Helena: about 40 minutes (30 miles)
From downtown Santa Rosa: about 41 minutes (23 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

1325 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476

Cuisine

Seasonal wine country, hearth-oven cooking

Michelin Guide

Not currently in the Michelin Guide

Hours

Dinner Tuesday to Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m.; happy hour 5 to 6 p.m.

Reservations

Online through SevenRooms.

Price

$$$

Good to Know

Semi-covered terrace for private dining. Outdoor bocce court.

Website

Restaurant website ↗

Wineries Nearby

Make a day of it: these Sonoma wineries pair well with a meal at Wit & Wisdom. Your chauffeur books the tastings and times the day so you arrive for your reservation.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery: Rhinefarm estate Merlot, Pinot Noir and Vintage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Bedrock Wine Co.: Old-vine Zinfandel field blends, the Bedrock Heritage wines
Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery: Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon and more than a century of Sonoma winemaking
Gloria Ferrer: Traditional-method sparkling wine, including the Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé
Buena Vista Winery: California wine history, sparkling wines and the Vinicultural Society wines
Three Sticks Wines: Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Durell and Gap's Crown vineyards

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

Questions

How do I book Wit & Wisdom?

Reservations are made online through SevenRooms.

When is Wit & Wisdom open?

Dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m., with happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m.

Is it easy to reach with a chauffeur?

Yes. It is at The Lodge at Sonoma on Broadway, with an easy drop-off at the hotel.

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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