TIPS Roadside
TIPS Roadside offers elevated comfort food in a laid-back Sonoma Wine Country setting, featuring live music and unique culinary experiences.
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TIPS Roadside
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TIPS Roadside offers elevated comfort food in a laid-back Sonoma Wine Country setting, featuring live music and unique culinary experiences.
"This is the best restaurant we have been in a long long time. Oh! Do not forget to order the beignets."
Special Dining Nights
Don't miss Bottemless BBQ or Crawfish Boil nights for special culinary events.
Chef's Creations
Explore the chef's unique offerings at Test Kitchen nights, paired with distinctive beverages.
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Cuisine
American
Price
Mid-range
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Elevated Comfort Food
Farm-to-fork comfort dishes like crispy fried chicken and braised short ribs, with a New Orleans-inspired twist.
Live Music & Laid-back Ambiance
Enjoy live music on the patio while savoring delicious food and drinks with stunning views of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Unique Culinary Experiences
Test Kitchen nights offer adventurous, chef-created menus paired with unique beverages for a memorable dining experience.
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Special Dining Nights
Don't miss Bottemless BBQ or Crawfish Boil nights for special culinary events.
Chef's Creations
Explore the chef's unique offerings at Test Kitchen nights, paired with distinctive beverages.
Must-Try Dishes
Order Trixie's fried chicken or the beignets with three dipping sauces for exceptional flavors.
Reservations for Groups
Secure reservations for larger parties or special occasions to ensure availability.
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Special Dining Nights
Don't miss Bottemless BBQ or Crawfish Boil nights for special culinary events.
Chef's Creations
Explore the chef's unique offerings at Test Kitchen nights, paired with distinctive beverages.
Must-Try Dishes
Order Trixie's fried chicken or the beignets with three dipping sauces for exceptional flavors.
Reservations for Groups
Secure reservations for larger parties or special occasions to ensure availability.
Gluten-Free Options
Many dishes are gluten-free, making it a good option for those with dietary restrictions.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about TIPS Roadside's delicious farm-to-fork comfort food, lively atmosphere with live music, and friendly service. While many find the food exceptional, some have encountered issues with inconsistent execution, particularly with items like beignets. The comfortable, laid-back vibe makes it a local favorite for both everyday dining and special occasions.
"Very nice dinner. Small local restaurant. Great menu. All entries are gluten free . My daughter had Trixies fried chicken and loved it , my short ribs were good. Not the best I’ve had but very good. Next time going back I want to order the shrimp and grits. Weekends they have BBQ. Would like to try that."
Clayt
"TIPS is a must go to place in Kenwood. We had an absolutely terrific evening. The food was delicious, the service was implacable and the live music was amazing. This is the best restaurant we have been in a long long time. Oh! Do not forget to order the beignets.
Our second visit today was just as amazing. The Cobb salad, the seafood stew, the fried chicken, the burgers and of course beignets were all so delicious. The live music was so good. The artist who played the saxophone and the trumpet was magnificent. I simply love this place!"
Jean-Yves Bouguet
"Came here for brunch. My sandwich was good, our friends enjoyed their food (corn bread looking dish and the grits). My wife being allergic to Gluten and Dairy does make going to places sometimes hard. This being one of those places. Trying to explain to the waitress what Gluten was just wasn't worth our time after multiple attempts. We were able to order certain sides for her. Other than the poached eggs being more soft boiled, she was happy. We were told one of the main reasons to come here was the Beignets. We ordered two orders between the three that could eat them. As you can see from the pictures they were raw on the inside. We brought this up to waitress who said she would take these and get new ones. We were all done eating by the time the "new" ones came out- (they state takes 15minutes to prepare). We cut into the first two and they were literally just as raw, liquid dough as the first. Being that I've had many beignets, we ended up just asking for them to be taken off and they did."
Mike (Big Mike)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Signature dishes include Trixie's fried chicken, braised short ribs, tri-tip sandwiches, and their popular beignets with three dipping sauces.
While not extensively detailed, the menu features items like salads and sides that can often be adapted for vegetarian diners.
Yes, there is live music on the outdoor patio every weekend, typically on Fridays and Saturdays.
The restaurant hosts special Bottemless BBQ nights and Crawfish Boil nights for unique dining experiences.
Yes, reservations are recommended, especially for large parties or during special occasions.
Yes, TIPS Roadside offers a kids' menu with options like grilled cheese and burgers.
Test Kitchen night is when the chef creates a unique, experimental menu paired with beverages, offering a special culinary adventure.
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TIPS Roadside: There is live music every weekend at Tips’ outdoor patio, and it is best accompanied with the roadside’s signature, meaty barbecues. Concerts are held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from noon to 2 p.m.
Recommendations For Guests
This used to be a pop-up served from a red trolley that would visit Kenwood every week. Now there is also a permanent location just a few hundred yards south of our house at 8445 Sonoma Highway. Kids' menu available.
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Kids’ menu with grilled cheese, burger, tri-tip pieces and more. Family-style meals, cocktails, beer and wine for takeout and delivery, with menus here. For questions, email info@tipsroadside.com.
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