Enclos - Sonoma, California

James M.

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining at Enclos recently and we were blown away by the entire experience.

Service: impeccable from the moment you walk up to the entry. Throughout the dinner the wait staff is attentive and constantly checking in. Also enjoyed the custom card drawn by Larry.

Ambiance: the dining room is amazing with every detail thought through. We sat in the window area and had a great view of the kitchen as well as the dining room.

Food: The food was the highlight with 10 varied courses that were each incredible. My highlights were the clam “chowder” as well as the Duck course which had some of the best flavors I’ve ever seen. Dessert was also fantastic with the after dinner bites being a nice surprise.

Wine: Ian recommended the wine pairing, which was fantastic. He also introduced us to a few wines that we hadn’t tried before and have now been added to our list.

Overall: 5 stars and an incredible experience that will keep us coming back!

Morgan S.

This was an outstanding meal. Delicious food (some of the best dishes I’ve had in recent memory), tasty and thoughtful wine pairing, lovely presentation and space, gracious and knowledgeable staff. We had so much fun. This place has some heavy hitters running the show and will undoubtedly earn a star sooner than later. Right now it feels like an open secret—get there as soon as you can!

Carol V.

What a magical and delicious experience. The service was impeccable , but warm. Each course was perfectly crafted and a visual delight. The Sommelier was the perfect captain to guide our journey of pairing wines to food. The women on the waitstaff were fantastic, very professional , but actually felt cared for . My companions had food allergies and those were addressed with true clinical concern . Wishes the best success for this new venue

Angie G.

We were a group of 6 and it was unanimous we will all return! The 10+ courses from preparation, presentation, flavors and creative use of ingredients delighted our palates; all team members were engaging and elevated the overall experience; the ambiance and decor are modern yet cozy, plus the acoustics are that you can hear one another; and, the attention to details truly make Enclos an overall wonderful experience. We read all the media/press and reviews beforehand and had high expectations: the team at Enclos surpassed them.

Paul C.

I had the pleasure of dining at Enclos on Friday night. Full disclosure, we did get the meal comped because of my friend, however we paid for all of the alcohol.

There is so much good to say about this restaurant, I will try and organize my thoughts.

FOOD
We went with the 10 course meal, and all of the photos are actual photos from the meal. 10 course meal sounds like a lot, but each "meal is about 2 to 3 bites, so it's manageable.

What to say about the food. There are definitely flavors and combinations I have never tried before, but I ended up absolutely loving. Have you ever had fried lichen before? Perhaps venison served on elk antlers? Maybe 60 day aged tuna belly is more your liking.

Here's another disclosure, I generally don't like fish. Half of the menu items were fish. I think I like fish now 🤭😲😀

If you opt for the 10 course meal, here are my top 3:
1. Masami Ranch Wagyu. I am definitely a carnivore, and I like meat. I like trying different kinds of beef, exotic meats, Wagyu is always in my top five. But it's not just the beef, it's the plating, it's the coordinating side dishes, this dish has it all.

2. 60 day tuna. I know, I don't like fish, but this made my top three. Seriously good, mixed with the warm Japanese rice, succulents, and passionfruit to brighten it up. Seriously not to be missed.

3. Gougere, orange blossom, and pine. It was kind of like a warm hug. It was one bite, and it had a little flower with pine extract on the top of it. It was a great way to start off the meal, and definitely set the tone for the outstanding tastes to come.

DRINK
We had a combination of wine, champagne, and sake. I don't remember the exact labels we had, but do yourself a favor and let the sommelier choose.

I found their sake menu to be exquisite. I lived in Japan for six years, and I grew to enjoy different kinds of sake. It's tough to find the different variations, and even tougher to find someone (the sommelier) who knows how to pair the different variations with food.

For you beer lovers, they have three types of beer. Don't let that dissuade you. They have a Belgian cherry Lambic, an American IPA, and a Bavarian Pilsner. All very highly rated. To me it speaks volumes when a restaurant chooses to have a very selective beer menu, especially when the beers are so highly rated.

SERVICE
Of course the service is going to be outstanding. But it's still bears mentioning. Sometimes one of the problems with high-end restaurants is that it can be a little inaccessible. If you were coming out to this restaurant, you were going to spend some money, you just need to accept that. But sometimes people want to save up for a special night and come out to places like this. Other places I've been tend to be inaccessible to people who aren't used to this type of dining.

Not Enclos. One of the things that set their service apart was their warmth. Yes, everybody was very professional, very courteous, everything you'd expect from this level of restaurant. But we were able to have conversations, and bantered a little bit with the staff. They learned a little bit about us, we learned a little bit about them, and it really turns it into a dining experience, not a dining transaction.

ATMOSPHERE
The atmosphere is everything you'd expect from this level of restaurant. I'd like to mention a few of the things that stuck out to me that I thought were really unique.

The steak knives we used were handmade/forged from a local blacksmith. I have a passing fancy with forging, so I spent several minutes examining the blades and was impressed with how well they were made. The staff and informed us that the knife makers have dined in the restaurant a few times. I mean how cool is that?

The jungle patio when you walk in is definitely an experience. Take note of the heavy curtain when you walk through. That thing does a great job of blocking sound from the road. Once that curtain shuts, you're in a different world.

Overall, 10 out of 10, five stars, definitely an experience to be treasured

Katie B.

Sublime. Incredible. Life-changing. Book it. That's all you need to know :). More context and detail: My fiancé and I drove from L.A. to dine here, and it was so worth the trip. We enjoyed a ten-course tasting menu + supplemental amuse-bouche bites that was customized to our dietary considerations. My partner also enjoyed the wine pairing menu with his meal and sang its praises. Each dish was a work of art and a flavor, texture, sensory experience; there were often surprises tucked keenly away within the layers of particular dishes producing little jolts of delight when we unearthed them. By the end of our dinner, I had collected a list of items that I want at our wedding. That night, I dreamt of the brioche w/ seaweed butter, the black cod, sorrel ice cream, the gougere, and the kuri squash dessert in its totality. I've never seen a lobster tail that size before. Each dish filled me with such joy as I savored it and then deep sadness when it ended and I practically licked the plate clean (No, I didn't actually do this, but you get the point!). The service was unlike any I've ever experienced. All the staff -- host, servers, sommelier, chefs were extremely professional, experts at their crafts, and so friendly and thoughtful. We were extremely well-cared for while at the same time having our privacy respected to feast at our leisure. And did we ever; we enjoyed every single morsel and never once felt pressed or rushed during our three-hour experience. The ambiance is quality -- elegance without pretense and elevated coziness. Everything is as locally sourced as possible. Even the furnishings were mesmerizing. We talked on end about our wood table, the panels on the walls, the shape of the candle holders, the water pitcher, the stunning kitchen, the sofa booth and plush pillows I situated myself on and between to enjoy our meal, etc. As my partner observed, I was luxuriating. Our host, Larry, had a custom welcome note card awaiting us on our table with a hand drawn winter cottage. What a special keepsake, as are our printed menus. We are tremendously grateful to the Enclos Team for a euphoric evening. I dream of returning!

Conrad T.

Absolutely amazing dining experience. So happy our small town of Sonoma has a high end luxury dining restaurant. The ambiance, food, service, wine are all amazing. Melissa made the whole event special with her warm welcome and friendly service. All of the dishes were delicious, but you absolutely have to try the caviar. If you are lucky enough to dine here you won’t be disappointed.

Mimi M.

An absolutely magical experience. From the thoughtful, innovative and simply delicious dishes from Chef Limoges and his talented team, to the incredible wine list, to the brilliant location right on the Sonoma Square, to the highest-of-tiers hospitality team — Enclos is sure to have all the well-deserved acclaim. Enclos is fantastic news to all fine-dining fanatics in Sonoma and beyond. Recommend in the strongest of terms, and already plotting our return. 10 stars. Thank you, Enclos.