Mediterranean Flavors Worth The Drive Across Sonoma County

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — From Levantine small plates and Persian-inspired cooking to vibrant mezze spreads and wood-fired flatbreads, Sonoma County's Mediterranean dining scene goes well beyond gyros and hummus.

These six restaurants each bring a distinct interpretation of the region's cuisines, whether through family recipes, modern California influences, or locally sourced ingredients.

Juju

Healdsburg

Mediterranean flavors meet California wine country at Juju, where Chef Jason Pringle transforms Acorn Café into a French and Moroccan-inspired dinner pop-up. The menu moves comfortably between the Eastern Mediterranean and Southern Europe, with shareable plates designed for lingering meals.

• Lamb kofta
• Ricotta Gnocchi
• House-made hummus and warm pita

Where: 124 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: (415) 867-8210
Website: https://www.jujushealdsburg.com

Tzoco

Healdsburg

Tzoco blends Mediterranean, Latin American, and other influences into a menu that changes with the seasons. The downtown bistro serves creative small plates, seafood, fresh salads, and house-made breads served in a relaxed wine-country setting.

• Falafel with hummus
• Greek salad with grilled prawns
• Fish in red Thai coconut curry

Where: 14 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: (707) 385-4672
Website: https://www.tzocohealdsburg.com

Three Cultures Kitchen

Guerneville

The Russian River favorite blends Mediterranean, Mexican, and Salvadoran traditions into an original menu. It's casual, creative, and offers bold flavors with thoughtful touches.

• Handmade pupusas
• Chiles rellenos
• Smoked al pastor baby back ribs

Where: 16218 Main St., Guerneville, CA 95446
Phone: (707) 604-7031
Website: https://www.threecultureskitchen.net

Pearl

Petaluma

Pearl's menu travels from Morocco and France to Turkey and Persia, offering one of the county's broadest explorations of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate downtown setting.

• Levantine spiced brisket
• Persian meatball tagine
• Early girl tomato & red lentil soup

Where: 500 First St., Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 559-5187
Website: https://www.pearlpetaluma.com

Spread Kitchen

Sonoma

Part café, part specialty market, Spread Kitchen has become a destination for fresh mezze, house-made spreads, salads, and Mediterranean-inspired lunches in Sonoma.

• Za'atar fries with toum
• Muhammara
• Tahini brownie

Where: 18375 Highway 12, Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707) 721-1256
Website: https://www.spreadkitchensonoma.com

Sam's Mediterranean Deli & Catering

Rohnert Park

Hidden inside an industrial business park, Sam's has quietly earned a following over two decades for authentic Middle Eastern cooking, generous portions, and house-made sauces. It's one of Sonoma County's tucked away go-to's for local diners. (Sam's Mediterranean Deli & Catering)

• Chicken shawarma plate
• Lamb and beef gyro plate
• Meza plate with hummus, baba gannouj, dolmas, rice, lentils, and pita

Where: 613 Martin Ave., Suite 111, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone: (707) 584-0220
Website: https://www.samsmeddeli.com