In the rolling countryside of Sonoma County, where coastal fog meets farmland, Americana has carved out a home for itself as a true community diner. The story began in 2014, when Samantha and Ryan Ramey—already seasoned from years of catering in Bodega Bay—purchased Estero Café in Valley Ford. What started as a single farm-to-table outpost has since grown into a small, thoughtful restaurant group rooted in one mission: to honor local farmers, serve honest food, and make every guest feel like family.
The couple’s approach has always been grounded in place. Estero Café drew its name from the Estero Americano, the winding waterway that runs through Valley Ford into Bodega Bay. When a space in downtown Santa Rosa became available in 2020, they knew they wanted to carry that spirit forward. Americana was born as the sister restaurant, designed to showcase classic diner comfort food with a farm-to-table ethos. Their latest chapter opened in Sebastopol in July 2023, further deepening their connection to Sonoma County.
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