K L Bistro - Sebastopol

It was the time that crews change so it was a long time before the waiting staff went to our table. except that it was a good experience in my favorite restaurant. for me anyway, if not good for my vegan/gluten free husband, although I told them about him two weeks in advance about open tables.

We eat at numerous Sonoma and SF restaurants, but this was our first time at K&L, and we were excited to finally give it a try. We both had the Petrale Sole, our favorite go-to fish dinner at most restaurants. However, the breading was pale and soggy, the sole was mushy, and the sauce had no flavor. It was served with over-cooked fries, no vegetables and no lemon garnish. This is a very basic dish, and we were disappointed that this seemed to be the best that K&L could do. The pretzel was satisfactory, but not as good as Hopmonk’s. Gravestein Grill has an excellent Petrale Sole, so there is no reason for us to go back to K&L.

Met my daughter there for some catching up so wanted somewhere we could get good food that was a little better than the usual daily fare. Also wanted to be warm and able to hear. We were not disappointed. The food was served hot and well plated. The French Onion soup was great and the Cesar salad crisp and fresh and not too much dressing. Both meat eaters we had the nightly special steak with fries and the cheeseburger good list of cheeses to choose from. The fries were perfect and large portions. It was a lovely evening.

We recently dined at this restaurant, and overall, we had a fantastic experience. The host and the food exceeded our expectations, and the flavors were outstanding. However, the service was a bit lacking. It felt like the servers were stretched thin, and we hoped for a more attentive experience, especially since we weren't in a rush. Despite the slower service, the meal was delicious, and our server was friendly. Overall, it was a great evening, just with a bit of a wait.

I had a delightful meal with friends. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was inviting, and the service was great.