Perch + Plow

Had dinner here on Thursday (12/1); it was a cold and rainy day so we had the bar to ourselves. We arrived with a few minutes left of happy hour so we got some wine and an order of the wings+fries. They were both delicious! The wings were big and meaty with a great dry rub.
The calamari was good and the dipping sauce was super spicy, exactly how I like it.
I tried the tres chile mezcal cocktail and that was really nice, a good amount of spice to it.
We ended with the burger and it was definitely the highlight of the food; it was cooked perfectly. They even split it for us which we didn't ask but did appreciate. They went above and beyond.
They have a great wines by the glass list.
The highlight of the meal was getting to chat with the bartender Coco. We had a great conversation and she made our experience really enjoyable; we stayed longer than we planned because we were enjoying the conversation.
I highly recommend this place and if you see Coco working, grab a spot at the bar and you'll have a wonderful time.

Had the You're my Huckleberry craft cocktail and should have taken pictures of the food. We were are party of 7 for a friend's birthday 🎂 it was amazing and they took great care if us. We had the Brussels sprouts, calamari, stuffed dates, peppers and ended on cheasw cake. All were fabulous and delicious would come again for an entre meal. Loved the look and feel of this beautiful Second story place overlooking the historic Courthouse Square. This place is a Sonam County Jem!

Solid American fare! Incredible light and airy feel with the high ceilings in this place, and fun abstract-lite art on the walls. Beautiful looking bar (sorry forgot to take a pic) too. Waitstaff very thoughtful and attentive. Great for a family gathering, brought my aunt and cousin and her bf here. We had an awesome time. Food is excellent, better than expected for what we had planned as a casual lunch. Appetizers about $8 or $9 and sandwich entrees about $15. We had a solid lunch with apps and big entrees for 5 people at about $35 a head with tax and tip included. Make sure to get the kale caesar salad, the local salmon, or the turkey club. All fantastic. Might be a bit tough to find parking, but lots of on-street parking nearby. Also can be fun to stroll 4th street after the meal. Would definitely recommend again for next time we are in Santa Rosa.

Perch + Plow has always had delicious food, but the COCKTAILS are incredible. The wall art is mesmerizing and a complete conversation starter. Regardless of what you order, you will fully enjoy every bite. This particular time, I ordered the salmon which had a beautiful crust on it. Our table ordered the calamari and garlic fries to start. Sometimes, when you get garlic fries, the only garlic is on top. That's not the case here! The garlic IS piled on top, but the fries are garlic flavored throughout: an absolute delight. The new COVID cocktails are great, so I recommend you go there even just to try those out! Once you go for that, you might as well just try their delicious food too!

Cute and convenient place in downtown Santa Rosa. The bacon wrapped dates were delicious!

My New Favorite Spot in Santa Rosa!

Perch + Plow has been around for a year or two but I've never had the time to go discover it until recently and I don't know why I waited so long!

This place is great!

The food selection is amazing and well executed with high end offerings to suit a wide range of flavors. When I went I ordered a few of the smaller plates and 1 entree and shared with my lovely date. We were both enjoying all the different flavors and textures.

Their Bar is No joke either, I really enjoyed the range of selections they had and picked a nice local beer and a Irish Whiskey to sip on.

The ambiance is really nice too. Their dining/bar area is CLEAN (I love that) and they feature some cool wall art and fixtures. If you can, try to get the window seats. They are great for when there are events on the square to sit and enjoy the view/breeze.

Updated: May 1, 2018

My First Impression. I love this location, always have over the years. I checked in a short while before they did their soft opening and loved the look and idea of the place and enjoyed the managers I chatted with.
I visited during the soft opening a short while ago and was happy with everything about it. The decor is lovely with great wall/door murals from a favorite local artists, Bud Snow, who has some wonderful pieces all over town include "graffiti" on the old grain elevator in Roseland! The design in well thought out and the only non positive for me (and some other folks) is the huge TV on the East wall by the main bar. This is not a horrible thing, but we have plenty of "bars" with TVs and electronic screens are well, something it is nice to escape more often than not.
These folks practice actual Hospitality from the front entrance to your departure. Now, let's hope this is a continued practice and not just during the early establishing year, or so! One of the thing I valued about the former Flavor (just bellow) was their actual hospitality, It soothed my frustration with the all too often loud atmosphere and hit and miss food. This is vital to a "lounge" where you can unwind and relax after work, or just because!
I only sampled three menu items which were good and fairly priced. There was nothing unique about the menu, typical "California Bar/Lounge" style choices, but they were well executed.
Why you should check this space out though, is the view. 2nd Floor looking West over Old Courthouse Square is under appreciated and unequaled anywhere in Santa Rosa. These new folks also put in opening Windows which this space has never had and there is a bar in front of the windows aching for your company. It is delightful and a reason itself to go.
I will be checking back regularly to see how this place evolves and am excited with hope that it has the right idea.

5/1/18
I am soooo pleased with these folks and this space! It is rare in this day and age as well as here in this amazing place I call home to find a "new restaurant/space" that not only has a good solid plan, but executes it and doesn't rush, or try to be too trendy. Trends are important to watch, but not necessarily follow. Perch & Plow is now my Favorite Lounge, or stop to unwind place in Downtown SR and almost anywhere in SoCo.

Happy Hour(s) are now in full use, M-F 3-6pm. The drinks menu is wonderful and well executed as is the food. I am now a regular for a Pimms Cup and Fish Tacos, with some Mac-n-Cheese when I need a bit more. The service is spot on and consistent and this if often "the first thing to go" as the newness wears away and the habits become established. Thankfully these folks have created good ones!

I am what many would inappropriately call "A Tough Customer" and how that phrase is often used is pretty much the antithesis of who I am.
I am a super easy customer actually. All I need is a friendly feeling place, a smile and good food/drink, period No special drink, dish, action... just comfort and respect.
Now, I am also an educated & experienced customer as well as Hospitality Professional and thus I know what is good and what it just okay, or simply not good at all. I understand hospitality and that it is an attitude more than actions ;~>

More good things to come I am sure.

First time visiting Santa Rosa. Blown away by the quality of the "f-covid cocktail flight". "Lucifer's indulgence" unbelievably complex and nose-mouth-brain pleasing. Maybe raspberries are particularly ripe atm? Fries good. Beet salad just OK. Mushroom risotto hearty, but a little bland. Would come back for drinks and fries.

Delicious small plates - especially the ribs and chicken sliders, Brussels sprouts, roasted cauliflower. Bourbon Blitz was super yummy.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants to experience the downtown area with something other then a brew pub or burger. Tonight was our 2nd time here in just over a month. We love the decor and atmosphere. Pretty cool spot. Both food and service have been stellar and the staff is professional. Limited menu but it appears they are constantly updating it so perhaps that's part of the plan. What they do offer is quality food and at a reasonable price. Both times my party of 3 has left satisfied and our wallets didn't take a hit. Tonight we had service from the bartender. She was nice and friendly.

A review for the bar! Had a great experience here. Really cool bartenders, fun to talk to if you have boring company. I got the Post Malone drink and it’s decorated to the T. Delicious drinks.

This was my first visit and at first I was a little disappointed because I did not like my dish BUT the manager quickly apologized and offered another item on the menu. I got the pork chop and loved it. Great service and loved the food (second dish and calamari). Will be back!

Amazing cocktails!! We didn't order food but I'm sure it's just as good! I ordered the "Top Gun" and it was adorable

The food was amazing.
And my fish was cooked perfectly.
Highly recommend this place. The atmosphere is dope.

Cocktail heaven in downtown SRosa. Food and service is fab too. John, the manager is wonderful... highly recommended.

Very tasty food and amazing service, delicious alcoholic drinks (especially for those who aren't a big fan of the alcohol flavor). Expensive but good

Really great modern restaurant and bar. If you like spicy, try the "blood orange moon" best drink I've ever had, there is nothing eles like it.

Great place for food. Friday night great place to dance. Excellent DJ and awesome doormen

Very fun and great food! Fun place for a date or catching up with friends over drinks. Well done! Top Gun drink is on point #TomCruise

Lovely spot for a creative and delicious cocktail. Their brie plate is to die for! The light but classy atmosphere is exactly what's been missing from Santa Rosa.