Oh wow... i love this spot! I was in town for a couple days...daughter visiting with friends in Sonoma...she left me within 20 min of checking into hotel. I wanted to go out for a Happy Hour and looked into my list of places I want to try on here (based on recommendations for local friends). this looked perfect and i've never really experienced Healdsburg... The bar was packed and they do allow standing room but that's not what i wanted. Standing is fine and dandy if I was in a group but i was alone.... She offered either a table or at the counter overlooking the kitchen..I opted for counter. I had a perfect view of all the food being prepped. I was tempted to do the "founders" menu which is 3 courses for $50 ...option to add wine pairing for $30. BUT...i wasn't that hungry. I opted for the HH menu...i picked the Pepperoni flatbread + Baby lettuce & grapefruit salad. Happy Hour Rose wine... That salad was so damn good! the "croutons' were a goat cheese meringue. wow! dressing was perfectly done. the pizza was also amazing!! i had half of each to take back to hotel. they do have a wall of wine (by the ounce pours)...as impressive as it was ...i wasn't interested in walking over there to pour and sample. super fun atmosphere... phenomenal service spectacular food. 100% want to come back again! read more

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Very disappointed in my experience today. We have been here before for dinner and had a great time. I thought the brunch would be similar. Here are some highlights: -We had to ask for water and took 3 people to ask us what type before it was brought over -The server did not know the menu well and forgot our a drink order and had to come back to ask for us to point to it -Eggs Benedict was way over cooked. My egg was fully cooked and did not have any runny-ness to it at all -The waffles were soft like they have been sitting for a while with no crisp Overall for what we paid it was not worth it and sadly not coming back again read more

The Matheson - Overdone eggs beendict - Wine Bars Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Pretty chill spot in Healdsburg. Came here to celebrate Wifey's birthday. For our party of four, one person got the Chef's Tasting, two of us ordered the Founder's Menu, and I opted for A la Carte. Service was stellar, and the wines selected were solid... we shared everything that came to the table, but there seemed to be more misses than hits. My Wife's burger was way too dense, nothing on the Chef's Tasting really stood out much, and my almost $50 entree was described as a Lamb RACK...I got three little chops. Desserts were okay, but the cheesecake had a very weird texture to it. Standouts for me were the Octopus, Salad, and the Chicken dish. I'd come back for those three items. read more

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Celebrated my partner's birthday at The Matheson. The service was excellent, the owner even stopped by our table to wish us a happy celebration. Cocktails and dinner were both amazing. The whole place was buzzing on a Friday very crowded. A very fun place to have dinner when in Healdsburg, we will be back! read more

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We visited three times in three days!! Dinner was amazing. The crab pasta. Wow!!! Maybe the best pasta I've had in years!! Biba like. . The octopus was off the hook. And the omelette for brunch was the best we've ever had. Last night's wine , the house wine Sonoma Coast Vallette was also really good. The chefs all have to take a bow. We love the atmosphere is one the best in all of Napa or Sonoma. read more

My wife and I have eaten at The Matheson and Valette a number of times and we have always enjoyed chef Dustin's food and their overall hospitality and vibe. On Sunday we attended a special Crab & Seafood Boil afternoon event on the roof and it was terrific as always. We started with a number of passed small nibbles (included among the servers were the chefs two young daughters!) and the winners were the crab salad and the smoked salmon with caviar. They poured one of the Valette white wines and it was bright and crisp and a perfect accompaniment. The highlights of the lunch menu included a lovely perfectly dressed Cesar salad w white anchovies, a shrimp boil with corn and potatoes, a high quality smoked meat charcuterie board from nearby journeyman butcher shop and some lovely roasted garlic bread and the reason for the whole event was the local Dungeness crab roasted with a dusting of old bay. The crab was da bomb and I could have easily tried to stuff even more in my mouth if they kept the crabs coming ! The meal ended with various chocolates and cookies and we were stuffed, highly satisfied and glad we attended this special event ! Looking forward to many more delicious opportunities to dine at The Matheson and Valette ! Highly recommended read more

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Was surprised to be seated immediately at a counter overlooking the kitchen. Love watching the food come out. Was give 46 different menus for all the different things. Ok it was like 6, but still, thats a lot! Had a few different servers help me, which was nice but also a little confusing on who my actual server was. Yvette ended up being the one to help for the rest of the meal and she was awesome! I ordered the 6 Oz filet. Beautiful presentation. Perfect cook, but was unevenly seasoned and (for me) needed the accompanying sauces. The bed of mushrooms and shishito peppers were a nice addition. Chimichurri and XO was super good. 12/10 good. The bernaise sauce, for me was meh. For dessert, I ordered the Matheson Float. I ordered mine with the rum shot, strictly for research purposes, and it was the perfect way to end the meal. Overall a fantastic meal, great service, and an inviting atmosphere. See you again soon! read more

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I had a reservation since it was Valentines Day. I was sat at what they call the "Chef's table" though it is just the bar around the open kitchen. Still nice though. My waiter was very attentive and friendly. First course, I opted for the caviar upgrade. Pillowy soft belinis with creme fraiche, unagi and a jar of caviar. Next was the hamach crudo, followed by celeriac soup, then petrale sole, brown butter filet with truffle & a fried shitake mushroom. Dessert was a chocolate dome with preserved cherries and white chocolate snow. Everything was extremely flavorful and well prepared. I will fine here again. read more

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Beautiful night. The Matheson provided an exceptional dining experience, with a beautiful patio that feels both refined and inviting. We ordered the, Black Sea Bass, the Matheson Burger, Lettuces Kohlrabi, Lamb-Rack Braised leg, Cheese Curds, Frites and for dessert Affogato. From expertly crafted cocktails and starters to stunning main dishes, every aspect was thoughtfully curated and presented. We were especially impressed with the attentive service which complemented the overall atmosphere. It's was a wonderful night for our aunt and uncle visiting from Placerville. read more

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Vegans/Vegetarians beware- you're not welcome here! I've been going with my husband since the opening of Roof106 and The Matheson and have given consistent feedback that the prix fixe menu (requires 2 person minimum-unfortunate for a date night) and ad hoc menu options are discriminatory to vegetarians/vegans since I like more than a salad or broccoli pizza. Cesar salad can't be made vegan. It's also not fair to my dining guests that want to do the Prix Fixe menu that they can't because of my dietary restrictions. After consistently ignored feedback the takeway message is Chef Dustin does not care. read more

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Total surprise date night gem--we had no idea The Matheson was a Michelin-starred spot when we walked in. We just grabbed two seats at the bar in the middle of the Healdsburg square and had one of the best nights out. My partner ordered the Modern Margarita (el tequileño + tapatio blanco, clarified lime), and wow--we were both blown away. It was crystal clear and somehow incredibly smooth. We'd never had a clarified cocktail before, and it totally set the tone. I stuck with a dirty gin martini and then a Manhattan, and both were next-level good. That martini was super dirty but still perfectly clear--mind blown. Easily one of the best I've ever had. Food-wise, we started with the maitake mushrooms--tempura style with house kewpie and spicy sesame. They came out looking way more dramatic than expected (in the best way) and totally delivered on flavor. We had also ordered the Matheson Burger (wagyu, raclette, caramelized onions on the side) and split it. Perfectly cooked, super juicy, and rich without being over the top. We came in thinking it was just a casual dinner spot and ended up having a Michelin-level experience--without even realizing it. 10/10 would go again for a special night out or even just a really good drink at the bar. read more

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Ambiance, selections, quality and service. A definite go-to when we visit Healdsburg.

The ambiance of this place is wonderful and so was the service. Our server (didn't catch her name) really made the experience and the owner even overheard us talking about a birthday as he was walking by and stopped to chat with us about it. 5 stars for service/hospitality but for me, the food was lacking. Everything was very over salted (not seasoned, salted) I felt like I had to down half a glass of water with every bite. Two people in my party shared the tomahawk (I believe it's listed as like 35-40oz) and we were made to believe it would feed them and THEN some, but they finished it still hungry as a majority of it was just inedible fatty pieces. We did have a later reservation, so maybe it was a one off experience. But I would go again for the service alone - just not get the tomahawk lol read more

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The Matheson is such a great place for fine dining. We have the chef selection and really enjoyed the Dungeness crab linguine, which was so unique. The bone marrow and toast was a very surprising dish that tasted so good and yet so simple. The tuna tartare was as good as a sushi spot. Overall, there are no bad dishes - here everything is delicious. This venue is definitely upscale with a young and chic crowd, as well as a more seasoned professionals visiting the area. Definitely worth a try and a stand out in the area. read more

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Amazing 2026 Valentines day experience. We enjoyed every item on the tasting menu. $165 per person plus automatic added gratuity. The filet mignon was my favorite. We also had a white linen which was amazing. Service was great. Adam did a wonderful job. Ambiance was very romantic. Dim lighting with a great choice of music. read more

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Love this place! Such a great brunch over the weekend, excellent roof top bar for cocktails, and amazing dinner downstairs if on a date night! Amazing wine list. A must if in Healdsburg. read more

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Came here to celebrate a couple bdays. We were glad to have found a reservation given we heard this place is v popular. When we got there, we even saw a few people get turned down due to no reservation sadly We were seated at the mezzanine overlooking the restaurant which was nice. The restaurant is def nice. Our server was also nice. The food menu had a lot of options, even a $50 pre fix founder favorite and a $100 chef's favorite. Since our group was not that hungry, we ended up ordering a la cart I couple of us got the burger, we also got the linguini, the turbo. We also got a cucumber appetizer and the bone marrow. We also got a few drinks. The food was just ok. Not bad but also not "omg wow". Still not sure what the hype is all about but glad we got to try it so now we now to maybe not comeback read more

Loved our experience here. Great big modern happy ambience. Service was great, staff were nice and friendly. The food was very tasty. The appetizers were very flavorful (foe gras & mushroom). The pastas were fresh and the sauces were super flavorful. Churros for dessert, loved it. read more

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Modern restaurant with a classy vibe. Reservations were easy to make online. Service was great but sometimes hard to find our waiter. The cucumber salad was very refreshing with the pickled onions. We got the steak and the skate. Both were really good and flavorful and cooked well. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for good food and good vibes! read more

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We spent my husband's birthday weekend in Healdsburg and came here for one of his celebration dinners. It was really bustling -- the energy was high and the music was great. We sat at the Chef's counter and the staff had a signed birthday card set at hubby's seat, which was a nice touch. Given that we did a lot of wine tasting that weekend, I decided to go with cocktails -- and I was not disappointed by the creative cocktails! We got the cucumber salad, the pan seared foie gras, an interesting fish dish, the pasta with uni, and the churros for dessert! All of the dishes were delicious and they also wrote "Happy Birthday" on his churro plate, which was a nice touch. After dinner, we headed up to the rooftop bar for a nightcap. Great spot for a birthday dinner, date night, or just to eat good food! read more

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Always have a great time at The Matheson! Delicious food choices served efficiently! Lots of fun people having a very fun time! The real attraction though is the extensive wine wall where one can select three different size "tastes" of dozens of interesting wines! When we were there Saturday we were guided by April who knew her wines and showed us how to make some wise selections. Will definitely come back again soon! read more

Had a great time celebrating my friend's birthday dinner here. We had a large party and as always, the food and drinks were delicious, especially the appetizers. The ambiance at both the Matheson and Roof 106 is sophisticated and welcoming, perfect for special occasions and gatherings. Staff and our server were beyond patient and accommodating of our rather loud and flamboyant group lol. The drinks and food kept coming and we enjoyed every minute of our dinner and the birthday celebration. Overall, it was a memorable night with good food and great company. 10/10. read more

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This is really an amazing restaurant!Everything was perfect! Ambience - excellent. Food - excellent. Awesome Happy Hour. Drinks - excellent. Highly recommend the Modern Margarita. Service - beyond excellent. Attentive but not intrusive. Friendly and genuine. Very knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. Highly recommended for a beautiful evening in Healdsburg. read more

I had a fantastic dinner. My father and I tried the Founders Menu, a $50 3 course pre-fixe dinner menu available Sunday-Thursday. Collectively we tried each item on the Founder's menu and the we both tres leches was a stand out. I loved my clam linguine and felt that the portion sizes were pretty generous! Our seat at the chef's counter was great and we enjoyed watching them cook. Service was great and the ambiance was wonderful. read more

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I met up with Paul and his lovely wife Karen for Happy Hour and we all got the Wagyu Hamburger served with Brie cheese and a nice roll with pickles and mayonnaise on it and also had some French fries served in a stand up container! And they serve a nice Sangiovese from Avilo as their house happy hour so I drank some of that then you go talk to the Sommelier and give him your credit card and exchange for the key to the best vino!! I'm getting excited all over again because the wine wall has 88 wines to choose from under argon gas which stops anything getting to the wine. Ie oxygen is the big killer of wine so it's the best system when it works. That's me speaking from experience is all that!! I got myself a glass of a red burgundy called Nuits Ste Georges and it was so very good mmmm! It could be dangerous to my credit card to use it like that but so much great wino yet. So little time read more

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Matheson has just the right feel of casual and upscale. The service was spot on - excellent espresso Martinis to add to their EXTENSIVE wine by the glass list!! The sole was perfectly cooked, the foccacia exceptional - and the burger and fries- that will be my go to next time ! Of course I expected nothing less from this Chef! read more

I've been here before and thought it was good but way overpriced. It seemed like the prices were lower than I remember; which was a relief. 2 items I had were Amazing ( some of the best I e ever had), the tempura mushroom appetizer and the Pappardelle with rabbit entree. They were both SO tasty! read more

Hats off to The Matheson. An understated building right off of the downtown Healdsburg square, this restaurant takes over a large portion of the block, but you would never know. We started off at their rooftop bar, Roof 106, for drinks before dinner. This is a happening place, so make sure you either have a reservation or come early, otherwise you may be waiting for a bit. For dinner, we opted for the Chef's Counter to make it extra special since we were celebrating a birthday. From beginning to end, the staff treated us with a balance of family and elegance, always there for a friendly recommendation but keeping an eye on every detail. We did the Chef's Picks, which if you can, I would HIGHLY recommend. Over five courses, we were able to watch the kitchen at work and appreciate every bite and course. In tasting menus, you worry, will it be enough food? Will I like all the courses? Will I need a hamburger at the end of this? This was the perfect balance of rich and light, full but not engorged. And we can't leave out the wine! Their 88-bottle wine wall is a sight on its own, but their selection is nothing small or short of impressive. If you have the opportunity, do the wine pairing. As big wine fans, the wines we maybe were hesitant about were perfect with the food they were paired with. Seems intuitive, but often not always the case. All in all, thank you for making this birthday celebration extra special and 'wow'ing us. We cannot wait to come back again. read more

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This place has incredible ambiance, but the menu is very specific and has a lot of interesting ingredients, maybe too many for our taste. I'd consider coming back if the menu had more appealing options and I think it might change often. They do have self serve wine section with so many which is a fun way to try a variety of options with the amount you want. read more

Excellent service. Very good wine selection (price/quality). I loved the fries, Brussels sprouts and shishito peppers ---best I've ever had!

Amazing wine bar! Came with my girlfriends to taste our way through their incredible wine bar! It spans nearly the entire left-hand wall and is self-service with 3 pour sizes: taste, half and full glass. Each of us has a few tastes before heading to the roof for dinner. I appreciated that the bar tenders were ready with recommendations for new wines they thought we would enjoy based on our palates. A great spot to grab a drink and be social! read more

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Great time on the rooftop bar and restaurant! Drinks and food were delicious. We had the Brussel sprouts and their steak - DELICIOUS!!! Amazing service and atmosphere. It was a bit cold that night so they were kind to turn on the above heaters. Definitely recommend going when you're in town! read more

Greeted upon arrival and attentive service throughout the meal. Seated at table with Very uncomfortable chairs. Requested, and given a booth, which was a far better option. Food order was detained due to waitress not getting things straight but apologized for the wait with three entrees. Nothing really special to note. Four stars would be: 1) the location, 2, nicely appointed interior, with 3) three floor levels to choose from, 4) friendly staff give this rating. Food fell short on any real zing, flavor or presentation. Disappointment after hearing so much about this restaurant. Bit noisy if you are looking for a place to enjoy a nice conversation with dinner mates. read more

Nice modern restaurant in Healdsburg, Sonoma with a downstairs and upstairs bar. A reservation is preferred. Staff is friendly. Nice wine list. We got a shrimp and scallop aguachile for appetizer and a nice salad with walnuts and pomegranate with walnut crème. We got the skate main course which was delicious. We finished the meal with an afogatto for a perfect meal. If in the area, try this place out! read more

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We came here for their happy hour and had dinner a few weekends ago. We came with my sister and brother in law for our birthday. We had originally booked Bravas for tapas, but it was rainy and the guy doing our wine tasting that day said the indoors seating wasn't great vibes. We came here instead and enjoyed their very generous and pretty solid happy hour. We got some drinks and an assortment from the menu - the burger, the riclette/oil dip with bread, and fries. Everything was pretty solid. The service was also good. Was a little hard to find seating but we got lucky! Recommend for the happy hour. read more

It was an amazing experience the food was great and service was outstanding. The entire thing was fantastic. Only item was when we went upstairs to sit down to have drinks prior to dinner there was so many chairs open but the girl was very rude and not helpful and said they were booked and couldn't help us. It happened again when we went back for drinks after dinner with a smaller amount of people which it was three people the first time and four the second and she was just rude. But we called the manager who took care of us. One person can make an impact but overall amazing experience the rest of the staff was first class. read more

Adam K did a great job with my party of four on the 4th. He was very knowledgeable about the menu, did an awesome job keeping our orders straight, delivered to the correct person, and splitting up our checks. We went for happy hour and enjoyed multiple items from the happy hour menu. It's a beautiful restaurant, tasty food and really great service. read more

had to cancel reservation day of (8 hours in advance) due to family emergency. they still charged $25 per person cancel fee, despite that not being conveyed when reservation was created. I don't understand how this robbery is legal read more

We had dinner at the Matheson this weekend and had a great experience. Jaden was our server. Although young, he was a very talented and professional waiter. In fact, he forgot to order one appetizer. Instead of the usual reaction to blame the kitchen, he admitted that it was his mistake that it didn't get ordered and he apologized for his mistake. Very refreshing and impressive, especially for a young person! To start, we ordered almost all of the appetizers (called Snacks on the menu), including a foie gras w/fruit compote & biscuits special and tempura myatoki (sp?) mushroom. All were very good. My favorite was the tempura mushroom...light and crispy flavorful batter. Absolutely amazing. I had the beef Filet with jidori egg for my entree. It was aggressively seasoned, which I liked, and perfectly cooked. My wife liked her burger with steak fries, and my buddy polished off his lamb dish, which I took as a good sign. This is a warm and smartly designed restaurant that I would come back to the next time I'm visiting Healdsburg. read more

Came here for Happy Hour and left as happy customers with full tummies. We ordered several apps, along with drinks (the Rufus and an Old-fashioned). To go along with our drinks, we ordered the tempura maitake mushrooms, French fries with braised short ribs, elote corn, broccolini pizza and beef empanadas. Yes, we were hungry! read more

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