Jim Noonan Review of The Carneros Inn
While wine tasting through Sonoma and Napa on a Sa...
While wine tasting through Sonoma and Napa on a Saturday, we stopped at the Boon Fly Cafe for late lunch. We waited a few minutes for a table and watched the open kitchen put up some really tempting plates. Staff seemed on their game and pleasant. Dining room was busy however neighboring conversations didn't overpower, high ceilings I guess. They nailed the hip roadhouse atmosphere with a busy bar, and continuous tray of something being delivered to tables. Our "Mid-Day" (3pm-5pm) menu offered lighter fare. Something to counter the afternoon's libations without blowing dinner. Salads, flatbreads and several sandwiches. We had 1) Mixed Greens with smoked chicken offered with the Caesar. 2) BLT with fries. and 2 orders for the Margherita Flatbread. Everyone kinda cross-forked each other's plate. Salad greens and vegetables were fresh and crisp, with a nice red wine vinaigrette. Flatbreads were classic Margherita and delicious! Crispy thin with a little sauce, cheese and sausage. The BLT was another classic kicked up a notch with toasted sourdough bread! We finished quickly and felt relaxed enough to sit and talk about the day's events without being rushed. 5-STARS for ambience, offerings and staff. Party of 4, before tip: $80. Getting back onto the highway though was a bit frustrating. Definitely will be back!
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