Swiss Hotel

The kitchen cooks in a comfortable Italian and Californian register, with house pasta, steaks, fresh seafood and dishes from the wood oven, served in generous portions and without ceremony. Lunch runs from Wednesday through Sunday, dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, and the bar keeps a steady local crowd through the evening. The list leans heavily on Sonoma bottles, with a few from Napa, France and Italy, and the full bar is as much a part of the experience as the dining room. Sit on the back patio on a warm afternoon, or near the bar on a cool night, when the old adobe feels warm and convivial. Guest rooms still occupy the upper floor, so the name remains literal. This is a place to come for continuity rather than novelty: a fair plate, a good drink and a room steeped in Plaza history. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.