Sassafras is a native American laurel tree with a spicy, aromatic, flavorful bark. We chose it as the restaurant's name to signify a commitment to presenting the best of what America has to offer. Chef, proprietor and host Jack Mitchell selects products from farmers and artisans from across the country to create his versions of regional specialities. The menu at Sassafras changes almost daily to take advantage of every seasonal offering available.

Located in the busy Santa Rosa Business Park, Sassafras is open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner seven nights a week. We've recently finished a complete remodeling of the restaurant, bar and terrace. Our regulars love the new look, and we're sure that you will too!

Sassafras has always been famous for our Harvest Fair award-winning wine list, featuring an ever-changing selection of specially tasted wines by the glass and bottle. In addition, we offer a full bar offering only premium liquors, cocktail classics and Sonoma County's best Happy Hour.

Happy Hour is Monday thru Friday from 4:30 to 6:30, offering $2 pints of micro-brewed draft beer, $3 high-balls and $4 specialty cocktails and glasses of wine. Plus, we have a spectacular bar menu featuring freshly prepared local oysters, Jack's world famous crabcakes and flatbread pizzas, served fresh from our brick oven.

Sassafras is one of the few places in Santa Rosa that is open for business on Monday, and we remain open for lunch throughout the day, five days a week. Spread the word! We also offer a terrific kids menu.

Sassafras hosts many special themed dinners throughout the year. To find out more about these popular events read go directly to the special events calendar to see what's happening. Want to be on our mailing list for the quarterly issue of the Sassafras newsletter? Sign up here.

In addition to regular service, Sassafras is available for in-house, or off-site catering and private dining. We offer many special private dining options for parties from eight to 80 guests.

We look forward to serving and seeing you at Sassafras!