8445 Sonoma Hwy., (707) 509-0078. L F-Sun, D W-Sun.
Set on the side of the road like a typical roadhouse, this bustling restaurant was formerly a gas station. Now spiffed up inside with rustic recycled wood and local art (don’t miss the flag painted by a local fireman that includes the hose spigot in one of the stripes), the dining rooms at Tips Roadside exude an inviting casual atmosphere--think old-time tin-ware table settings and napkins improvised from classic dish towels. And the chow described as “wine country comfort food” is terrific. House-brewed beer is made in two vats in the back dining room, but, of course, the menu also offers plenty of local wines. If you’re avoiding alcohol, satisfy your thirst with the tasty cucumber-lime spritzer. Favorites on the menu include spicy tri-tip chili, crispy fried chicken made with boneless thigh meat and gluten-free rice flour (I adored the accompanying pile of mashed Yukon potatoes), and a huge braised short rib with polenta fries. The dessert beignets are a must. They are pool-ball-size rounds in either lemon or smoked bacon flavor. But the peanut-butter skillet cookie is also a darn good choice. Weekend brunch includes the expected plus more, including biscuits and gravy and a hangtown fry, plus a special blues version with live music is sometimes scheduled.
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images ©2019 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Set on the side of the road like a typical roadhouse, this bustling restaurant was formerly a gas station. Now spiffed up inside with rustic recycled wood and local art (don’t miss the flag painted by a local fireman that includes the hose spigot in one of the stripes), the dining rooms at Tips Roadside exude an inviting casual atmosphere--think old-time tin-ware table settings and napkins improvised from classic dish towels. And the chow described as “wine country comfort food” is terrific. House-brewed beer is made in two vats in the back dining room, but, of course, the menu also offers plenty of local wines. If you’re avoiding alcohol, satisfy your thirst with the tasty cucumber-lime spritzer. Favorites on the menu include spicy tri-tip chili, crispy fried chicken made with boneless thigh meat and gluten-free rice flour (I adored the accompanying pile of mashed Yukon potatoes), and a huge braised short rib with polenta fries. The dessert beignets are a must. They are pool-ball-size rounds in either lemon or smoked bacon flavor. But the peanut-butter skillet cookie is also a darn good choice. Weekend brunch includes the expected plus more, including biscuits and gravy and a hangtown fry, plus a special blues version with live music is sometimes scheduled.
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| exterior of Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| interior of Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| dining room with antique gas pump at Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| main dining room at Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| owner Andrew Pryfogle with flag painting at Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| cucumber-lime spritzer at Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| short rib with polenta fries at Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| fried chicken at Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| Executive Chef Thaddeus Palmese offers up beignets at Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| peanut-butter skillet cookie at Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
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| painting of satisfied cow at Tips Roadside in Kenwood, California |
More things to do in Kenwood.
More things to do in the Wine Country.
More ideas for exploring Northern California.
images ©2019 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Interesting: the chair reminds me of the ones I had at school 40 years ago.
ReplyDeleteGood location: plenty of wine around.
You need to add it to your to-do list for the next time you visit!
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