Open: Monday-Thursday 11:30-9:00, Friday 11:30-10:00, Saturday 5:00-10:00, Sunday 5:00-9:00.
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Last barlinwine.com visit: 2011 (September 29, 2011 Itinerary)
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The Meal:
Once in a while it's great to go somewhere more laid back, somewhere the locals go. On our last trip we spent a few nights in Santa Rosa. While there we met up with a local friend, Elisa, who recommended Stark's. This steakhouse if off the main part of town away from the bustle. Stark's is related to Willie's Wine Bar and Seafood Restaurant (which has been recommended to us) and Monti's (where we've been for a great brunch). It has classic darker steakhouse lighting with modern leather chairs and a warm and inviting atmosphere. We went during the week and it was fairly quiet but inviting and friendly.
Stark's has a great specialty cocktail list and an eclectic menu with plenty of options outside of just steak. We went there on one of our days where we had eaten quite a bit already so we were not up for a steak. As a table we decided to share steak tartare, a salad, black truffle and goat cheese mac n cheese and the deliciously gluttonous potato skin fondue. Their menu also features a selection of steaks, seafood, and steakhouse sides, both classic (e.g. creamed spinach) and more off the beaten path(roasted kabocha squash with cardamom and pumpkin seeds).
We enjoyed a very laid back evening of wine, food and friends at a table in the bar and we would happily return to Stark's.
Ratings (out of 5):
Once in a while it's great to go somewhere more laid back, somewhere the locals go. On our last trip we spent a few nights in Santa Rosa. While there we met up with a local friend, Elisa, who recommended Stark's. This steakhouse if off the main part of town away from the bustle. Stark's is related to Willie's Wine Bar and Seafood Restaurant (which has been recommended to us) and Monti's (where we've been for a great brunch). It has classic darker steakhouse lighting with modern leather chairs and a warm and inviting atmosphere. We went during the week and it was fairly quiet but inviting and friendly.
Stark's has a great specialty cocktail list and an eclectic menu with plenty of options outside of just steak. We went there on one of our days where we had eaten quite a bit already so we were not up for a steak. As a table we decided to share steak tartare, a salad, black truffle and goat cheese mac n cheese and the deliciously gluttonous potato skin fondue. Their menu also features a selection of steaks, seafood, and steakhouse sides, both classic (e.g. creamed spinach) and more off the beaten path(roasted kabocha squash with cardamom and pumpkin seeds).
We enjoyed a very laid back evening of wine, food and friends at a table in the bar and we would happily return to Stark's.
Recommended food: Out of the items we sampled, the Mac N Cheese and the Fondue were both excellent.
Ratings (out of 5):
 FOOD | 4.50 |  SERVICE | 4.50 |
 ATMOSPHERE | 4.25 |  VALUE | 4.25 |
 OVERALL | 4.38 | ||
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