Partake by K-J

When I ate here the experience was amazing. The service and food are so outstanding you can’t help but leave satisfied.

Super cool. Passed by a bunch of times and never noticed. The menu is killer… 5 courses of high quality farm to table food paired with estate wines (not the Kendall Jackson you find in stores) for $ 65…
Wines and food are surprisingly high quality and the staff is super friendly.
Really neat experience

We had seen reviews that recommended Partake at KJ for the quality of food and its wine pairing, and I have to say after experiencing it that I could not agree more.
The food was top quality, inventive, with locally sourced ingredients (all vegetables coming from the Kendall Jackson properties) and very nicely presented. If you like going to restaurants for their tasting menu, quality of ingredients, perfect cooking, this is it! You will be enjoying it fully.
It is actually the best possible quality vs value that I have even found for tasting menus with wine pairing. It opened up a different perspective about KJ’s wines, and if that is their goal, it is very well done. That’s been the best way I experienced to taste wines in this wine country outing.
Since we were two and are used to sharing food for a more complete experience, we decided to have both tasting menus which allowed us to try 10 dishes with their associated wine. The house also gave an amuse-​bouche to start with which was fantastic (a creation of the day with crème fraîche, persimmon, pistachio and balsamic vinegar), also paired with its surprise wine (you’ll make your guess).
What it is not is a trendy bar with a lot of people, nor it is overly romantic with dimmed light. It has a clean décor, both with modern and rustic touches that go very well together. The good side of this is that it will be more quiet than your typical popular dinner venue and you can enjoy good conversation.
The service was prompt and delivered with attention to details, and sharing excellent knowledge about the wines being served and their vineyards.
The boutique has interesting items not seen elsewhere such as grapeseed flour and oil from specific grapes (as opposed to blends). I enjoyed tasting different grapeseed oils which was a nice discovery.
All in all a great experience and I highly recommend you to make a stop there if you are in or going through Healdsburg, and do choose the tasting menus.

Was here for my wife’s birthday. Besides the expected great wine selection, we discovered that they do put out some good dishes.
We started with the charcuterie board– great cold appetizers to get started.
Then we ordered the duck, grilled chicken and the trout. All very well put together and full of flavor.
What we liked the most was the ambience– very chic, relaxed and fancy at the same time. Service was great– they re-​heated the chicken without problem as it came out cold, and they were very ttentive during our meal.
Dessert was great as well.

We stopped by here during the «Wine & Food Affair 2015» weekend. They were serving a cold mushroom soup, which was delicious. The wine that stood out for me was their 2013 Chardonnay, as it was buttery and oaky, but not a total butterscotch bomb! They are located at the Healdsburg square and it’s a tasting room, which is part of Kendall Jackson. I’m not sure how they came up with this name «Partake by K-​J», but I think it would serve them better if they used the Kendall Jackson name, as it’s a reputable winery. They had some cute gifts, cookbooks and souveniors in the shop, and the staff was friendly. I’m giving them 3 stars — A-​OK — because I think that’s exactly what they are — A-​OK! Not knock-​it-​out-​of-​the-​ballpark and not horribly bad by any means.

Still outstanding food, but sadly as they are now only open for dinner, with no more lunch or off hours food which suited my travel schedule, and they are closed Mondays and Tuesdays, I can no longer «partake» of them as often as I would like.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had, I ordered the From the garden wine pairing. The food was fresh and healthy and the wines were spot on. Don’t be fooled by the big box Kendall Jackson name, this place has the goods. Our server was friendly, helpful, and informative. Strongly recommend.

We celebrated my friends 30^th at ParTake last night. We closed the place — :) Our waiter last might was Greg — professional, kind and incredibly knowledgeable on the food and the wine — you can tell he enjoys his role — compliments to the chef — a meal that sang — the first nite was bursting with flavor and every pairing was perfect — I will definitely return for my birthday next :))

Greeted by three young people anxious to find me a place to sit. Offered the bar as a prize rather than as punishment (see paragraph below), a waitress who was full of enthusiasm and delicious eating and drinking recommendations. Offered extras on the side to enjoy and a lengthy conversation with the executive chef on their food sources, menu and suggestions on items available in their lobby story. The place was packed but never felt like I was overlooked (again, see below) Ended the evening with a dark chocolate truffle and some KP port. How good is life at this point? Wow… I drove back to Los Angeles and never touched the ground.
Two hours earlier I had stopped at a «kitchen» named restaurant down the street. No guests in the restaurant, I asked for a table for dinner. The hostess never lifted her eyes from her computer screen, said there were no tables available and I could sit at the bar (the punishment). So grateful to her for her rudeness. It sent me down the street and I would never look back!

We had dinner at Partake last night and honestly it was one of the best wine and food pairing meals we’ve ever had.
My husband and I had the tasting menus paired with Kendall Jackson wines. Every pairing was on point. The food was so fresh and so much of it sourced from the Kendall Jackson gardens only miles away. We couldn’t have asked for a better dinner with such creative pairings.
Our server Matt was so attentive and knowledgeable, he really made the whole experience a great night.
My 13 year old son was also with us and just wanted a steak. They catered to his eating and he really enjoyed his filet mignon and mashed potatoes. Can’t wait until we’re in town again for another meal at Partake.

I feel as if I am judging a little harsh, but because of the many other restaurants i have been to, this was not on my top 10 list. My boyfriend and myself have been wanting to try this every time we walk by this place. Love the setting and the décor, and love the blind pairing that the restaurant starts you with, but other than that, I was not blown away by their food. I have had much better food at other similar restaurants. I am obsessed with small plate food, but the menu did not seem large enough to be able to really enjoy the small bites food concept. The pork sliders were very very delicious and interestingly made, and the chicken was good, but nothing to rave about. We were sadly disappointed for these 2 reasons: flavor lacking and menu options.
I am sorry to say but we wont be going back. I think places such as willies are much better options for small bites because their menu is much larger, and their flavors and creations of food are a lot better. i see that all of the reviews are very good, so maybe we went on an off night, but I was so bummed to waste my cheat meal and night out on this place.

My husband and I really enjoyed our meal at Partake. I had braised ribs and he had lamb. We also had pork sliders and artisan cheese spread. For dessert we had chocolate cake and coconut something. Our waiter paird our various foods with different wines. The experience was sooo fun.

Caveat here-​I went with a group of coworkers and I was not 21 so I didn’t have any of the wine pairings. But everyone at my table really enjoyed the wines and the food was fantastic. Really pretty clean and open atmosphere and good location near the square. They have great reserve wines so it’s not just your typical liquor store KJ wines

My son and I wandered in looking to eat on his birthday. We each tried a different fixed price food and wine pairing. It was fun to start with a mystery wine served in a black glass so you can’t see the color, along with an amuse bouche. The wines all interacted with the amazing foods so well. The service was stellar. And the waiter had picked on on my remark about my son’s birthday and brought a third desert, an outstanding creamy airy pudding topped with a mixture or candied nuts and smoky bacon. Totally yummy experience.
Came back again in March. Still a stellar experience although the service was slower as the place was packed this time.

I’ve dined at Partake by K-​J many times and I’ve had a wonderful experience every single time. I’ve had Sierra as my server on more than one occasion and she is phenomenal. Not only is she upbeat but she is knowledgeable and engaging.
I love their blind mystery tasting and amuse at the beginning of meal. It’s always something different, tasty and unique. A lot of their ingredients are grown from their own gardens and they are incredibly fresh and delicious.
I always make sure and order the Tempura Mushrooms, they are a must! Deliciously deep fried with a teriyaki glaze, they are are perfect side dish.
My friend ordered the brassica salad and it was very yummy. She thoroughly enjoyed it and luckily for me decided to share some :).
I ordered the Braised Short Ribs and they did not disappoint. Incredibly tender and juicy and the pureed potatoes were the perfect addition.
We ordered the 2012 Outland Ridge Pinot Noir and it was delicious.
Overall it was a wonderful experience and I will most certainly be back. Nice work Partake by K-​J!

My fiancé and I had dinner at Partake last night for our anniversary and it was a most excellent choice for a celebration. The staff was attentive, courteous and personable (we like to joke and have fun with our wait staff) and made excellent food and wine recommendations.
They started us off with a blind wine tasting that ended up being the Avant Sauvignon Blanc. Then we had the cheese board (try the midnight moon cheese — it’s fantastic!) and the winter squash soup. Dinner was the duck for my fiancé and the gnocchi for me. My only complaint is that there wasn’t more of it! This was paired with a bottle of the Jackson Estate Outland Ridge Pinot Noir that complemented the dinner very well. A bold pinot, but that’s what we love.
Overall a very enjoyable evening full of gastronomic pleasures.
(And the chairs at the tables in the front window are so comfortable you will want to take them home.)

Cute concept. Nice execution.
Here at Par-​Take, food is designed for the wines they offered. That said, the quality of the food is not shy at all. Everything is on par or better than other restaurants in this area.
Service was good. Our server was attentive and the chef actually took time to come out of the kitchen to answer a question we had. It is quality service you won’t find just anywhere.
I wish I could try more of their wine but a glass with every dish was a bit too much for me. Sadly I had to retire after 3 or 4 glasses.

BITES & FLIGHTS! Great food and wine pairings! This is Kendall-Jackson’s Tasting Room & Restaurant in Sonoma. Love the MYSTERY WINE! How fun!
FOOD and WINE
Great presentation and hot off the grill. The menu changes each season inspired by their own gardens and culinary experts. You can go with a set menu or choose your own. We chose are own. The wines are all Kendall-​Jackson of course and the great thing is you can easily buy some of those wines right at your nearest grocery store! So no need to worry about buying into a wine club or shipping :)
Dungeness Crab Cakes with Yuzu Aïoli, Garden Root Slaw, Miso Vinaigrette
Estate Lamb Sliders with Red Wine Aïoli, Caramelized Onion, Bacon
American Wagyu (Kobe) Beef, Estate Summer Vegetables, Spigarello, Balsamic Bacon Onion Jam
Red Wine Fries, K-​J Cabernet Ketchup
LOCALE
Sonoma. Located in the picturesque town of Healdsburg, CA. Perfectly lined stores with modern, country appeal. Bright atmosphere, tables of 4 and tasting bar area. Street parking.
SERVICE
Excellent and spot on. Water was always refilled. Food came out quickly. Servers were helpful and the chef was cool. The chef came out to greet every table and even brought out some of our dishes! He even gave us a complimentary dessert!
CONCLUSION
Wonderful way to enjoy wine and food in Sonoma! Cheers!

Partake — Oh my goodness, this was a fabulous experience to enjoy. A must on your wine tour when in Healdsburg.
They start you off with a mystery wine — I was floored by the answer. I won’t tell you why because I do not want to ruin it for you.
Moving onto Oysters and crab cakes — oh so delcious and paired wonderfully. Then we were enticed with delectable Whole Vine Tempura Maitake Mushrooms which just blew us away. The Smoked Loin of Lamb, Heirloom Beans, Summer Vegetables, Beet and Pomegranate Relish was something out of this place!
Finishing off with Strawberries n’ Cream, not what you think at all not to sweet which paired well with the Grand Reserve Late Harvest Chardonnay, 2007, which was the sweet ending!
After this fabuous meal (I thought I would be hungry after the small bites — but I was not) we walked the square took in some shopping and enjoyed the evening air before heading home.

Dining at Partake by Kendall-​Jackson is an experience not to be missed! The wines and food are incredible, paired perfectly by chef Justin and his outstanding culinary team. The service was wonderful and I would highly recommend Partake by K-​J for a very memorable, outstanding lunch or dinner when in Healdsburg! It’s the best kept secret in town! In particular, the Summer Peach with Honey Bruschetta is out of this world! The wines are exceptional (of course) and the desserts are outstanding. 5 stars absolutely!
I am a Creative Designer for Jackson Family Wines and a proud supporter of Partake by K-​J!
Nicole

Excellent little restaurant situated in downtown Healdsburg. I love the concept of dishes & pairings and was pleasantly surprised to find that it was done by Kendall Jackson.
They offer a very affordable pre-​fix menu for $ 45 per person or you can order several of the small dishes served tapas style. We did the latter and we enjoyed the experience. You can get wine pairings by the taste (2 oz and range from $ 3 – 9 per taste) or by the glass (5 oz pours).
The service was excellent and the staff was friendly. Great spot for a wine-​country date or small-​group outing (4 – 6 people). In addition, they do have a cute little bar in the back of the restaurant that serves maybe half a dozen folks.