Sebastopol · Sonoma Wine Country
Farm-fresh California cooking, French at heart.
Welcome to the table
From the team behind The Cook & The Drummer — Sonoma County's beloved catering company — comes The Porch Kitchen, a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Sebastopol. Chef Lisa Boisset brings twenty years and Le Cordon Bleu training to a menu that's seasonal, local, and genuinely from scratch: she roasts her own turkey, bakes the focaccia, and makes every vinaigrette, stock, and aioli in house. No mayonnaise, no shortcuts — just high-quality ingredients.
Come for a bright lunch, or settle in on the porch for happy hour with a glass of local wine.
Wednesday – Saturday · 3:00 – 6:00pm
Sonoma & French · by the glass and bottle
A small, considered wine program — sparkling and still, Sonoma County and France — plus local drafts, cans, ciders and house-made non-alcoholic options.
Grab & go
A picnic in the vineyards, a bite between errands, or lunch back at the desk — order ahead and it's boxed and ready when you walk in. Salads, sandwiches, and grain bowls made by hand.
The Cook & The Drummer
Long before the restaurant, there was the catering. Weddings, winery dinners, corporate gatherings and celebrations across the North Bay — full-service food, professional staff, rentals, and live music, all coordinated by Lisa & Kevin.
The Cook & The Drummer
The Cook
Trained at the California Culinary Academy and Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, with twenty years as an executive chef. Her cooking is French at the roots, Californian on the plate, and farm-fresh always — everything made from scratch, down to the stocks and aiolis.
The Drummer
A Paris-born jazz drummer playing since age nine, Kevin runs the room and brings the North Bay's best musicians to their events — because a great meal deserves a great soundtrack.
Made by hand
“The best turkey sandwich I've ever had — the soup's spices, the beet salad… and the space is so cute. We'll be back.”
— Kaci W. on Yelp
Find us
Happy Hour Wednesday – Saturday, 3:00 – 6:00pm
Good to know
The Porch Kitchen is at 6811 Laguna Park Way, Sebastopol, CA 95472 — behind The Barlow and next door to Patisserie Angelica.
We're open Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00am – 8:00pm. Sunday – Monday: Closed.
Yes — The Porch has a relaxed outdoor seating area.
We're walk-in and first-come, so no reservations are needed. For larger groups or private events, get in touch through The Cook & The Drummer.
Yes — there is parking available right by The Barlow, a short walk from The Porch.
Yes — well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in our outdoor seating area.
Yes — kids are welcome. The Porch is a relaxed, family-friendly spot.
Farm-fresh California cooking, French at heart — house-made sandwiches, artisan salads, grain bowls, soups, and seasonal starters, all made from scratch by chef Lisa Boisset.
Our sandwiches include the signature Turkey Pesto (house-roasted turkey and basil pesto, called “the best turkey sandwich” on Yelp), the Jambon Beurre (ham, sweet butter and arugula), the Chèvre Tomate (goat cheese, tomato, arugula and herbes de Provence), and a rotating Daily Sandwich from chef Lisa. Menus change with the season.
You’ll find the Butternut Squash Salad, the Beet Salad, a classic Caesar (add roasted chicken), our Savory Grain Bowl, and a vegetarian Quinoa Bowl. Salads rotate with the season and the day’s market.
Yes — plenty. Many dishes are vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free; look for the tags on our menu, and just ask if you have a question.
Yes — we pour draft beer, local wine, cider, and more. Happy Hour runs Wednesday – Saturday, 3:00 – 6:00pm.
Yes — you can order online anytime through Toast for pickup.
The Porch Kitchen is by Lisa Boisset and Kevin Boisset of The Cook & The Drummer. Chef Lisa trained at the California Culinary Academy and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, with twenty years as an executive chef.
Yes — catering and private events are handled through our parent, The Cook & The Drummer.