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Stark's Steak & Seafood - Steakhouse in Santa Rosa, California

Stark's Steak & Seafood

4.5 (1552 reviews)

521 Adams St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Steak house
Bar
Cocktail bar
Seafood restaurant

About Stark's Steak & Seafood - steak house in Santa Rosa, California

Classic steakhouse offering dry-aged cuts, seafood & whiskeys galore amid dark woods & brick walls.

Customer Review Summary

Stark's Steak & Seafood in Santa Rosa is highly rated as the best steakhouse, featuring a welcoming atmosphere and top-notch service. The steaks are tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked, with incredible sides and an impressive wine selection. Service is a standout aspect, with attentive staff that go above and beyond, enhancing the overall dining experience. The ambiance is described as sophisticated yet comfortable, ideal for any occasion. Many reviews recommend the aged steaks, smoked prime ribs, and delicious appetizers, highlighting the great value, especially during happy hour. Customers have enjoyed special touches like complimentary birthday treats and praise the quality of the food, including the buttered bread and loaded baked potatoes. Overall, Stark's has consistently delivered outstanding service, delicious meals, and a memorable dining experience, making it a repeat destination for guests.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1120
4
273
3
76
2
37
1
46
Based on 1552 reviews

C M

2 months ago

Stark's Steak & Seafood in Santa Rosa is hands down the best steakhouse I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. From the moment we arrived, everything was flawless from the welcoming atmosphere to the top notch service. The steak was absolutely perfect tender, juicy, and cooked exactly to order. The sides were incredible, and the wine selection was impressive, pairing beautifully with my meal. Every bite was an experience! What really stood out was the service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, and their knowledge and attention to detail made the night extra special. The ambiance was sophisticated yet comfortable, making it the ideal setting for any occasion. If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Santa Rosa, Stark’s is a must. I’d give it a solid 10/10 and recommend it to anyone who loves great food, excellent service, and a fantastic atmosphere.

Phillip Cheng

3 months ago

We had a company dinner here the day b4 Thanksgiving 2024. The food was xcellent. I highly recommend their aged steaks and smoked prime ribs. Our server, Maggie was nice and professional. The atmorsphere was super relaxing, everything came out great! Overall, very good value, especially during happy hour. We will come back for sure.

Ross McClure

2 months ago

There is no better steak house in the bay area than Starks. The aged meat. The appetizers. The cocktails 🍸 The service was top notch. We had a wonderful dining experience. Thank you for that.

Jillian Saliba

4 weeks ago

Went here for a nice dinner with my hubby. Everything from the generously buttered bread to the perfectly cooked steaks was delicious. We ordered the fully loaded baked potato, and that will be something I crave forever.

Thomas Broderick

5 months ago

I took my friend here last night for his birthday. Amazing food, as always. As he enjoyed the prime rib, I savored the scallops. And don't ask me how they knew (I didn't say on the reservation that it was a birthday dinner), the waiter brought out a little scoop of ice cream with a candle and wished him a happy birthday. I honestly still can't figure it out. Good surprise, nonetheless.

Beep; Boop Beep!

7 months ago

On the tip of a someone we were paired with at a golf course today, we took the wives out for a nice dinner at Stark’s Steak & Seafood. Parking was a little suspect, but we were able to find a spot around back which was a plus. We didn’t have a reservation, but they were quick to accommodate us with a table we could grab in the bar area, which was fine with us. Service was great, food was outstanding. All in all, a terrific night.

LeiLani Bertram

8 months ago

Nice steak house with strong drinks :-) Service is wonderful. Very attentive and helpful. Food was served hot, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. It's definitely a repeat restaurant.

David Lam

3 months ago

I knew of Stark's for some time but never really wanted to drive and park on this side of down town. This Christmas Eve I was looking for a restaurant that had holiday hours to dine with the family. Luckily, Stark's had holiday hours and were not busy enough to require reservation. Pricing wise, it's about what you'd expect for higher grade meat. Most options were 16 oz or more so be prepared to eat or share. There's a plethora of good side dishes. We got the broccolini, Brussel sprouts, and truffle fries. Broccolini was pretty good, Brussel sprouts were acceptable but a bit charred, and fries were as expected. We also got started with free bread and tuna tatare. We got a ribeye and Australian wagyu new York. The new York was pretty good. Riley was a bit tough. For dessert we got the lemon pudding which was the right level if zest and sweet. Overall, it lived up to the hype and is great given the area.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 4–9 PM
Sunday 4–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100