The Girl The Fig - Sonoma

I had the roasted tomato risotto and I can honestly say it is the best restaurant dish I have ever tasted. I was so impressed. The vegan options were limited to this dish and a somewhat laborious salad.

I went for lunch today and ordered the cauliflower steak and mushroom tartine. Both dishes were amazing! There were a few other vegan or vegetarian options on the menu as well. They also served broth with the meal, but when I asked if it contained milk or eggs, the server said it was not vegan. However, after returning home, I contacted the restaurant and they confirmed that the broth was indeed vegan. I was left wondering about the discrepancy.

I had a very enjoyable time at this restaurant with delicious food and welcoming staff. The reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars is because I felt that the prices were a bit too high for what we got. The $24 cheese and fruit selection, in particular, seemed overpriced and one of the cheeses was not to our liking. The burger and shrimp roll were good, but for the price we paid, they did not exceed our expectations enough to give a higher rating.

I love this restaurant and have brought friends here many times throughout my life in California. The nice atmosphere, the delicious food, and friendly staffs/ bartenders. What else do you need? If you come during lunch time, try the strawberry salad and the crispy pork belly sandwich. If you come during dinner, try duck confit and the pork chop. Yes pork chop is recommended by the bartender and it is very good. Juicy and flavorful. Oh, and get the cookies back home. Reheat it until the chocolate melt and the cookie becomes soft at the center. It is heavenly!

Been here twice for brunch and sat outside in the patio. Weather was nice. Food was excellent and the service was efficient. I shared the egg sandwich and the pork belly hash. They come around an offer, freshly ground black pepper on your food. I was very happy that they offered decaf espresso cocktails. They brought a candle lit cookie for a birthday at our table. Bathrooms are towards the back of the patio. Street parking was very easy because we came early at 10am on a Sunday. By the time we left, there were not too many spots left. The restaurant also let us be seated early as our original reservation was at 11 AM.