Santé sits on the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn grounds with a wide, covered patio that stays comfortable even when the afternoon fog rolls in from the valley. The space feels open rather than cramped—you can actually spread out with your dog without feeling like you’re taking up someone else’s table. The menu leans California cuisine with an emphasis on local ingredients, the kind of place where you’ll see seasonal preparations and wine pairings that take themselves seriously without being pretentious about it.

Dogs are welcome on the patio, which is the restaurant’s outdoor dining area. You’ll want to confirm your dog can join when you call ahead—the patio does allow leashed dogs, though Santé doesn’t advertise special dog treats or water bowls as standard offerings. The covered sections provide genuine shelter, so you’re not entirely exposed to weather if conditions turn. Tables are spaced well enough that your dog has room to settle without becoming a trip hazard for servers or other diners.

The restaurant sits on the Mission Inn property in Sonoma’s spa district, surrounded by hot springs and vineyards. You can walk your dog around the broader grounds before or after your meal, though dining hours tend to be the usual lunch and dinner windows. The patio faces into the resort’s manicured grounds rather than a busy street, so the atmosphere stays relatively calm. If your dog does well in restaurant settings and you’re looking for actual food quality rather than casual takeout, this is substantially more refined than typical patio-dog spots in the area. Bring water just in case, and expect to spend time with the wine list if that’s your thing.