Sonoma / Russian River Valley Recs

I think Trillium is probably the best restaurant in the Guerneville - Jenner area open Monday and Tuesday nights. We went Monday and I had low expectations, so ordered conservatively.

Little Gem Caesar was sort of deconstructed but very good.

Beet and orange salad was also very good. Oranges were supremed.

Charcuterie board, which I neglected to photograph, was solid. A little dish of celeri remoulade was a surprising addition to usual suspects such as ham, salumi, pickles, fresh and dried fruit, mustard, etc. Came with a very nice hot house-made focaccia.

Shrimp and mussel chowder, which I neglected to photograph, was excellent. Made me wish I’d ordered less conservatively.

Coconut cake was very good, would have gone well with a cup of coffee. Was tempted to order a decaf.

Lemon bar was classic and a great value at $5.

Since we ate so well Monday we went back Tuesday to try more. Unfortunately for us, they’d sold out of almost everything.

Crab roll was very good, light on the mayo. House-baked brioche bun was fabulous.

Garlic bread was good but eccentric, most like an open-faced sandwich.

Chowder was again excellent. Got several wines by the glass, all very nice.

Friendly service, reasonable prices. We’ll definitely go back next time we’re in the area.

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