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John Ash, Santa Rosa, CA

John Ash

4.4 (4569)
$50 and over
Californian
4330 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Nestled next to Vintners Resort in Santa Rosa, John Ash & Co. was the first Sonoma County restaurant to introduce the concept of cooking with seasonal, locally sourced foods and produce while pairing exceptional recipes with wines from the region.

Today, John Ash & Co. remains an icon for a romantic, fine dining restaurant with continuing the standards of cooking excellence enjoyed by locals and guests alike.

Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner at our Santa Rosa restaurant and experience wine country dining at its best.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Howland
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accomodate large parties in the dining room and dining terraces with vineyard views year round. A variety of group menu options and table configurations are available. Please contact our Sales Department for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Cross street
    River Rd. and Barnes Rd.
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking is available steps away from our front door and is complimentary.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Croix wine dinner

    $161.29 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 24, 2025 only
    Our wines start with the great privilege of access to superior vineyards throughout Sonoma County. From our estate vineyard in the heart of Russian River Valley to the Pacific Coast, we stand on the shoulders of growing giants across nearly two dozen vineyard sites within the region. Our relationships with our growers are intensive, hands-on endeavors in organic and sustainable farming, minimal yield loads, and harvesting at peak ripeness for the location. Ultimately, our winemaking practices reflect our efforts in the vineyard where minimal interference winemaking practices allow the wines to be made as naturally as possible before moving to final barrel aging and bottling. We invite you to join us at John Ash & Co for an exclusive dinner with Croix Estate. Indulge in the curated selection of wines paired with a 5 course dinner by our Executive Chef, Sergio Howland. $175 per person, inclusive of taxes and fees. Included: -5 course tasting menu -Wine Pairing for each course
    Croix wine dinner Photo
  • DuMol Wine Dinner

    $161.29 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 14, 2025 only
    Founded in 1996, DuMOL is dedicated to crafting highly nuanced, vineyard-focused Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from distinctive sites in the cool-climate Russian River Valley. Winegrower and Partner Andy Smith leads a small and experienced team at DuMOL, to craft wines of depth, clarity and elegance through attention to detail in the vineyards and vintage-specific winegrowing. DuMOL believes the best fertilizer is the footsteps of the farmer and is dedicated to a portfolio of estate and grower-partner vineyards primarily within a 10 mile radius. Expanding upon twenty-five years of experience, DuMOL also grows and produces small-lot Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Mencía from some of the finest vineyards in Sonoma and Napa. The full DuMOL portfolio is released through allocations to the mailing list, with select wines distributed to top restaurants worldwide. We invite you to join us at John Ash & Co for an exclusive dinner with DuMol Vineyards. Indulge in the curated selection of wines paired with a 5 course dinner by our Executive Chef, Sergio Howland. $225 per person, inclusive of taxes and fees. Included: -5 course tasting menu -Wine Pairing for each course
    DuMol Wine Dinner Photo
  • The Settings

    $161.29 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 23, 2025 only
    Early adventures to legendary vineyards and wineries around the world with his father, photographer Andy Katz, rooted Jesse in a passion for place and respect for creative crafts. Jesse is inspired by the relationship of unpredictable nature in the vineyard, precise science in the winery, and a craft millennia in the making. His winemaking centers on selecting unique sites and settings, then pairing diverse farming and winemaking techniques to extract the deepest expression of each vineyard. We invite you to join us at John Ash & Co for an exclusive dinner with The Settings. Indulge in the curated selection of wines paired with a 5 course dinner by our Executive Chef, Sergio Howland. $175 per person, inclusive of taxes and fees. Included: -5 course tasting menu -Wine Pairing for each course
    The Settings Photo

What 4,569 people are saying

John Ash reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
John Ash offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and "beautiful ambiance." Guests appreciate the "phenomenal food" and the "gorgeous vineyard view." The restaurant is praised for "excellent customer service" and a "comprehensive wine list." Despite occasional inconsistencies, many diners express a desire to return, highlighting its charm.
4,569 Reviews
  1. Joan

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were entertaining out of town guests, and decided on John Ash for our “special” dinner. I had to call earlier in the day to add another person to our reservation. I spoke with Annie who made the change and after I explained how special this night would be said she would seat us at a table outside with a view of the vineyard. So needless to say, we were excited in anticipation since it was a beautiful day!! The evening was better when we were seated (truly a table with a spectacular view) and Annie was our server. She made our dining experience at John Ash wonderful! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and very attentive. A cool breeze eventually picked up when the sun went down, and she kept checking on us to make sure that we were comfortable, turning on the heat lamp as needed.  The food was delicious, the restaurant lovely, but Annie made the night truly memorable!

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  2. mack VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good service and quiet space for conversation

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  3. Otis VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and staff were stand outs. Will definitely come back again and again.

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  4. Bryan

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great staff. Friendly. Food was phenomenal.

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  5. Charlotte VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a great dinner at John Ash recently. We had a baby greens salad, steak Frites and salmon, with a lovely Merry Edwards Pinot noir. For dessert we had bread pudding and affogato. Everything was delicious! The restaurant is gorgeous with a vineyard view. Our server was interesting and helpful.  we will definitely be back! 

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  6. Janet

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The grounds are very lovely. It's in northern Santa Rosa.

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  7. ylisa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Hostess was super rude. Massive amounts of eye rolling and told us to find our table in the corner. It’s was my mom’s 88 birthday. We sent a note ahead about it and brunch. We sat for 15 minutes no greeting or server. Worst experience in Sonoma county in 26 years.
    John AshResponded on May 20, 2025
    Thank you very much for taking the time to give us feedback. I have reached out to you privately to make this right and learn more about your experience. Hope to hear from you soon.

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  8. David

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance and great food. Highly recommended!

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  9. Harry

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have a very disappointing experience and have sent a private message to management hoping they can bring the quality of service back to John Ash.

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  10. Ame VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well, John Ash used to be our “Cheers”. We ate there about twice a week, knew everyone who worked there…and it slowly went SO downhill! We stopped coming, but after a few years we decided today was the day to give it another try. Lovely!!! A couple of past servers still there and loved seeing them, but the remodel is beautiful, more open and airy, and the food and service were wonderful. Thank you and I’m sure we will be back again soon!

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FAQs

John Ash offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 527-7687.

John Ash is rated 4.4 stars by 4569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Santa Rosa

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for John Ash

4330 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    River Rd. and Barnes Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking is available steps away from our front door and is complimentary.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Howland
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accomodate large parties in the dining room and dining terraces with vineyard views year round. A variety of group menu options and table configurations are available. Please contact our Sales Department for more information.
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