Carmen’s Bistro & Bar — Restaurant in Santa Rosa

Visited this place on a Wed. during covid. I did not go inside.

PROS: *Easy to find, convenient location *Covered patio, heated at night *Excellent food!! *Drink selection was very good, well made drinks (house beer was good) *Parking free after 6p *Burgers had a nice char, brioche toasted buns... seriously AMAZING *Friendly staff *Follows covid safety protocols

CONS: *Nearby parking may be tough to find on a busy night *Had to ask for water, not offered *Had to ask for salt/pepper, not offered

Not a con, just personal choice: Given aioli with fried jalepeños, asked for ranch and thought flavors balanced better with ranch (see pic). Recommend ordering ranch with...

I love the burgers and the fish tacos - everything very nice and fresh, well seasoned and plentiful portions. The owner's a very pleasant guy and his bartenders are good as well. Priced well for the area, and good happy hour prices as well. Only thing I would change is the atmosphere - there's a TV over the bar ( it's hard to find a place nowadays that doesn't have that) and I like it best when they're playing music in the background. Really nice, casual dining spot to chill out after work with friends and/or colleagues. Parking nearby on 4th Street or Humboldt is usually easy to find and it's quickly becoming a regular hangout for me and some...

The food here is absolutely delicious. The portions are gigantic, so rest assured: you're getting your money's worth. The burgers are amazing here and the drinks are a great price. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff is kind. I've been here multiple times and always try to get something different. As the portions are so huge, I like to get the sliders. The gourmet burgers here are incredible and have the best toppings. They always do their best to make everything perfect for each customer, so you really feel like you're getting the best experience (which you are!). I definitely recommend Carmen's to anyone looking for great food:...