What is a Gastropub?

A Gastropub is a British term for a Public House that specializes in high quality food, a step above the more basic “Pub Grub”. Gastropubs usually have an atmosphere that is a little more relaxed than traditional restaurants but more upscale than a traditional pub. The focus is to provide fine cuisine prepared as well as you would in the best restaurants. The phrase was coined in 1991 when David Eyer and Mike Belben opened a pub called the “Eagle” in London. They placed emphasis on the quality of food served and not just the traditional “Pub Grub".

Building on this concept, in addition to offering upscale “Pub Grub” and rustic Flatbread Pizza, Sonoma also offers a diverse selection of gourmet cuisine prepared with traditional cooking styles from around the world. 

Here at Sonoma we believe the keys to providing a great meal are freshness of ingredients and pride in what you do. In keeping with that belief our chefs prepare everything fresh daily and create meals to order to order right here in our open view kitchen.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a fine dining experience, a family dinner or just a few drinks after work, the intimate and elegant, yet relaxed setting of Sonoma makes it the perfect place for all ages and occasions.

Take a few minutes to escape your surroundings, step out of Salem and into Sonoma, the Gastropub of the Northshore.