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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flavor is the best thing to hit the Santa Rosa downtown dining experience in quite a while. I had to add my review here, to counter some of the more petty reviews that I am noticing.First of all, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Flavor never seems to disappoint ! From the warm welcome to the eager service, fabulous food or the general charming ambiance created by the simple fire and candles. To the market windows and charming...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just updating since I ate here the other day and tried the Creme Brulee for the first time here. I was actually very very good. Also had my normal pesto pasta, cheese plate (price went up from $7 to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner with a friend and really enjoyed Flavor. The location and decor is charming and warm. Crab cakes were the bomb...wine was good....I want to go back and try some more good eats...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE best butternut squash ravioli I've EVER had!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been part of a dinner club that has been going to Flavor every week for over 3 years. That means that I've eaten at Flavor at least 150 times! The amazing thing is that the food continues to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so surprised by the high Yelp rating for Flavor, because I have had two very disappointing experiences there. The food is just ok (although I do like the "Molly's Hummus"), but the major problem...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot for lunch or dinner. Great service, nice people, but most importantly, great food! I've had the Gnocchi's several times and they're fantastic.The only bad thing about the place is trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flavor is a delightful, deliciious destination! I'd heard about Flavor for months before I finally got to visit . . . and I wasn't disappointed. We shared appetizers and entres and desserts . . ....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our family went there for brunch today and had a very good experience. Flavor is a solid restaurant that serves food in a very proper and clean way. I had a small chicken ceaser salad and it was fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Daugher and I love to eat out and discover new restaurants in Sonoma Couty. Do yourself a "Flavor" and pay a visit.We had breakfast, they serve a great cup of coffee and we both enjoyed are new...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really a fan of Flavor Bistro in Courtyard Square. It's that kind of place where you can go on a lazy afternoon and soak in the ambience that makes you actually feel like you're at a city cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love Flavor.Too bad that we lived walking-distance from here for 6 months before we finally visited in our 5.5th month! We had written it off as probably being too expensive.No way! Prices...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is fantastic. The most fluffy gnocchi I have ever had! Great focus on local ingredients and amazing wines. The non-alcoholic beverage menu is just as impressive with many interesting,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid 3 stars for Flavor - plse put things in perspective fellow yelpers. Is this place really a 5 star?? Yes, service is good and friendly - but there is an issue with communication with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know locals who really like this restaurant, but I am not one of them.The menu looks promising but doesn't deliver and it's expensive for what you get; however, that said, we have friends who enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here last night after driving by another restaurant that was empty. This place was bustling, yet we were seated immediately on a Saturday night. The waiter was attentive and prompt and put...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food = deliciousBeverage range = good Service = very goodSomewhere I can take my somewhat fussy Aunt & Uncle to Lunch at = 5th star!
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was pretty clear when walking in that Flavor was a popular place. The restaurant was bustling on the Saturday evening we decided to try it. Regardless, we were able to get a table for 5 after a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flavor is the right name for this place. It is Organic, the food is local whenever possible, hormone free, antibiotic free. Does it make it a little hippie? I would say no because the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just ok because in my opinion there isn't much to it. They have some decent food with decent ambiance but it lacks that ummff to put it over. I can't put my hand on it but it just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After several more meals here and finally trying the famed sweet potato gnocchi, I have to give Flavor a final fifth star. Served in a Gorgonzola, white wine and cream sauce with just a little bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok,, now I have been 2 times for dinner and 2 times for brunch. Each time there were several items amiss. Today no exception. I ordered Eggs, Bacon, Taters and Biscut. The bacon was so gross.. I sent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were really craving some breakfast food, and there were more people at Hank's outside waiting than there were indoors, so we took a trip downtown and gave Flavor a try. The sun was shining and it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a disappointing attempt at the Rendezvous Bistro nextdoor, my man and I sat down to a late meal at Flavor. The service was superb and we sat and had a cozy meal by the fire. The wine list was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 3 times, and it is one of my favorites. I have tried several different dishes...as i recall my favorite was a peach bruschetta appetizer-type dish. Delicious! I've had wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Love the sandwiches.Bread oil is the free appetizer. Lots of space inside so there's plenty of room for groups.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It still one of my hometown favorites. The bread is delicious and I'm usually not a bread kind of person. I always tend to get the same thing when I do come here but I've managed to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have been here a few times, and got in right away, and had great service, great bread, and amazing pasta!!!! i loved it, and thought the experience was great.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, I live in Seattle but whenever I make it back to where I come from the sweet potato gnocchi and crab cakes are a must for me. Besides, it feels like home to me because the paintings...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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For the quality of the food, wine, ambiance, and location, I don't mind living w/ the spotty service. Sometimes the service is just fine, other times you get someone who keeps forgetting things, or doesn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a large group for brunch. I have been here before without problems but today we ran in to some trouble. We sat and ordered and waited, and waited and waited. Took over 30 mins. to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is great. The service is a little hit or miss but the food is great. The sweet potato gnocchi is a little mushy for me but the regular gnocchi is some of the best I have had. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by for breakfast, on our way from San Francisco to Mendocino. I wasn't expecting much, and ended up with one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. The food was delicious, and very well...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Flavor a few times, but only after my experience tonight did I check the reviews. I am surprised at the basically 4 star rating; I would have thought three maximum until tonight. Perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little Bistro! The food is pretty darn good and the wine list is fantastic! If you go in just for drinks (Beer/Wine) they usually offer you bread and olive oil that is pretty darn good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a terrific date here this evening.We were seated immediately, just prior to the dinner rush. Our table at the window overlooked the twinkling lights on the square, and was a fantastic place to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think that Flavor is way over rated. I don't think I've ever experienced good service here. The first time I went I was impressed but since then I've eaten at so many better places. In my opinion...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the flank steak for lunch which was roughly $16. It was basically unseasoned meat and french fries. The meat was tough and full of fat. If I'm forced to go there again I will definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! My mom and I had breakfast here this morning and might I add she told them it was one of the best she has ever had. We were seated at an awkward table but the food and great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what Chow restaurants in San Francisco are, nor do I care. This place is amazing. I really had an enjoyable experience in every way here - so much so that we ate there for breakfast and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I love this place. We love going to Flavor for a yummy Sunday morning breakfast. They have the best blueberry pancakes in town! I love that they use local products in most of their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars rounded up.the food here is consistent and good. its an italian/mediterranean/wine country restaurant with an asian twist. the sweet potato gnocchis in gorgonzola are great. its been a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited since last yelp at least 4 times. Still tasty... still inexpensive... I had the burger recently and damn it was good. I think that decent rest's use the carvings of high quality beef to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far one of the better places to eat in Santa Rosa. Last week I took my GF out for dinner there. It was packed cuz of the holidays, but they sat us as soon as we walked in. The seating was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to lunch in Santa Rosa. The cheese plate is divine, and everything I've orderd here has been fantastic. The prices are mid to high, so it's more of a classy lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sweet potato gnocchi is incredible. Pillows of handmade gnocchi swimming in a light gorgonzola cream sauce is the perfect entrA�e, even though it's on the appetizer menu. It's pretty rich, so the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While the food is quite tasty and I commend them for using locally grown ingredients, which are frequently organic - the service is unexcusable. We've eaten there 5 or so times (either dine in or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMM... Sweet potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola is my favorite thing here. I like Flavor. It's a nice step up from a chain establishment and all of their entrees live up to their establishments name. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place when I lived in Santa Rosa. This is where I learned about the awesomeness that is the Balletto winery, Many memories of enjoyable meals with friends & family and even the treat day...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flavor! When are you going to open a sister restaurant in San Mateo?? I MISS YOU!I moved up to Santa Rosa in '04 and was lucky enough to choose this restaurant for my first meal in Sonoma County....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
On my 10th or so visit, I experienced surprising disappointment in the quality of the food and attention to service. Ordering the usual crab cakes, I was met with a rather soggy, undercooked patty,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow!! the sweet potato gnocchi is amazing so good every time i go there i always get even just for a appetizer, always good always nice waiters,, i find it very consistent,
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walk about half a block down from Sweet Spot Pub & Grill and cross the street to your left into Courthouse Square and that's where you'll find Flavor Bistro. First of all, I have no idea what a bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a regular. Can't get enough bread and olive oil! Good for lunch. Not too much of a dinner fan here but I often come for appetizers, desserts and drinks here. It's an okay place for a casual...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Flavor last week! The service was great! They need better consistency.The roasted fig app was delicious! My dinner was great! It is the best meal I have had yet in that area of Santa Rosa! The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks! Went last night for dinner before a movie, and waited 45 minutes for our appetizer, then 90 minutes for dinner. I ordered the Ahi tuna salad and it was the smallest salad I had ever...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has tons of potential - excellent food, using good quality ingredients. Their breakfast is the best that Santa Rosa has to offer, bar none (and we've tried everywhere, Omlette Express,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with some other people late on a Saturday night, and we were actually hoping to hit Cafe Japan next door except they were closed. So was pretty much every other decent looking non-chain...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Flavor has allot going for it. Most importantly: reasonably priced great food! They have a wonderful selection of great dishes including pastas, meats, and lots of great salads. My favorite dish is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Glad to see that I'm not the only one giving this place a negative review...I would agree with many of those that came before mine in saying "meh." I guess I should've checked Yelp before deciding to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Although sonoma county restaurants leave something to be desired, I have found a true gem in Santa Rosa-Flavors. It is by far my favorite restaurant here. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the prawn pasta. The ingredients are...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The day had begun with a trip to Santa Rosa with a friend to visit a hair salon. We got up at 7 and headed up and listened to some great car songs along the way. I do believe that Journey's "Dont Stop...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I tried this on an early Sunday morning and it was fantastic! There were only two other groups in the restaurant at that time and our service was great. I had the Western scramble and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Meh." pretty much says it all about this place. The food is mediocre, the service is mediocre, the decor is mediocre... You get the idea. I understand the need for a low common-denominator restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is okay. Decor is okay. There is nothing exciting about this restaurant. It offers decent food and slightly high prices. They really should expand their red meat options beyond a lamb shank,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was the worst dining experience I've had in Santa Rosa after living here for almost ten years. If i could give them no stars, I would. I've been to Flavor a few times in the past, each time being...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's SANTA ROSA people, not SF. Jesus, I move away from SF for 3 1/2 years, and I pray that I can get the service, wine list, and food quality that you get in Santa Rosa at a mid-upper tier...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall a good experience!Our hotel recommended this place when we were visiting Santa Rosa and upon arrival we were a bit turned off by the large size and the noise but the food was surprisingly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here as a group of about 10 people the night before a wedding in Santa Rosa. I was very impressed with the food. I ordered the full size short ribs, and they were delicious, albeit a tad too...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here on a whim when I had just 30 minute to spare. The server was friendly and efficient but the items I ordered were like a bad joke. I had the hummus with marinated vegetables and a cup of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not only is the entire staff extremely attentive and polite, the food is awesome! Everytime I have eaten at Flavor the place has been packed, so you know the food's good. The prices are very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi.There, I said it. Now stop drooling and go get it. They guild this particular lily by serving it in a cream sauce bath with spinach (for the health of it, I'm sure). I saw this on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pubs in the area didn't look too good. Got lucky when we asked a random and recommended this place. The Thursday Lunch Special (available everyday) was excellent. A Chicken Breast sandwich that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving them 4 stars overall, but 5 stars for having the absolute best burger in town. I went there several times and had no idea.. ordered it by accident two weeks ago and was blown away.. went...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place only deserves 3 stars at best. The food is always yummy, if that is the only reason to go off another's review then it is worth the trip there. The service is extremely sub-par...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars... It was mediocre. You could tell they were really trying hard here to make it a nice place with great food- and perhaps for Santa Rosa its pretty good- but just didn't quite do it for me....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here 3X. First time was 5 days after the grand opening. Early launch jitters were not apparent. The owner & his entire family were running the kitchen & house. The Santa Rosa newspaper rave...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is slightly over rated. The food is fine, but often oversalted/sauced/buttered. I think there are better restaurants downtown, so I rarely end up here, but I did get a gift...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Wine Country is known throughout the country as being home to exceptional restaurants with delicious food. Oddly, Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park are almost completely devoid of anything beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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They got one of the best burgers in town. The meat is fresh and tasty and cooked right. The tomato was fresh as well. The pizza should be taken off the menu. The dough was horrible. As for the atmosphere, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a business lunch here today, busy place! The service is slow-we were seated prompt but it look a while for a server to come by. The Fish sandwich was SO good. Fresh bread, huge sandwich. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really good, moderately priced food. The wait staff isn't the best though. There aren't that many options in downtown SR so I'll go back.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Home-made pasta, great by the glass selection, friendly service.I know why people have slow service here, the place is always packed. I usually sit at the bar during dinner time and the bartenders...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only gone during lunch and the food has been excellent every time. They experiment with great dishes and I have enjoyed them all... the buttersquash ravioli are a favourite of mine.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went there for a brunch. I've read the reviews here and expected the service to be super slow, but it really wasn't too bad. I'd like to think of their pace as leaving enough time for us to have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is as exciting as my experience at Flavor.My son loves this place. It's got charm. Old Courthouse Square needed some charm.However, when my 'today's special' arrived it was in a very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, quality food at very reasonable prices. Many times my friends have looked at the bill and said, "Thats it?!" The restauraunt itself is pretty spread out over one floor with no partitions between...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Date visited--9/29/2006Ambiance--This restaurant is casual at best, yet it maintains a fine-dining feel at the same time.Service--Superb service. At Flavor, if your drink is empty & needs to refil...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food really is excellent. But I just wanted to say, this place has the best draft beer in town, because they sell *everything* Moonlight Brewing makes, including their excellent, refreshing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is excellent, but the servers suck. The service is too slow for us. I will only go back because the food and managers are good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The salads are good, the cheese plate is good, but otherwise the service is lame and too slow to keep me coming back.I like that it is downtown and an easy choice for lunch with co-workers, but I am...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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We were very excited when we heard this opened up- another well priced, good food place that is appropriate to bring kids but isn't Mary's! We haven't been disappointed in the food- we've been at least a 1/2...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice warm decor in this downtown Santa Rosa lunch bistro that sells itself as a more upscale choice; however, they tried to seat our party of five at a four-top by squeezing in a fifth chair at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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This is a great place to go for a drink with friends or with a date. A real hot spot for the biz. crowd at lunch time. And a great place for kids. They offer an extensive wine and a great beer selecti...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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