Valette is a Healdsburg institution, with its owner chef growing up in the area. I've wanted to try…read morethis place for many years and finally decided to go here on the last night of our two month stay in the summer of 2026. We were only able to get a 5:15 pm reservation on a Saturday night, which was somewhat unusual because the outdoor patio and interior were only about half full. Maybe they allow for walk-ins so I suggest that if you want a later reservation like 7 pm that you try a walk-in instead. It was my husband's 67th birthday, which I indicated on the reservation, and they had a customized menu for him, birthday card, and welcome cocktail of champagne. The service was prompt and very friendly and we started with PEI mussels, served with Costeaux Sourdough Baguette (slightly charred), Poblano Peppers, Roasted Leeks, Heirloom Tomato Broth and Petite Fenne, which was hearty and really delicious ($24). The manager also provided complimentary homemade bread with a black sea salt that you could sprinkle on top, We brought a nice bottle of Robert Young cab and the corkage was $25, which is very reasonable. Husband got the prime Kobe New York steak loin ($63) and was disappointed that it was only half of a normal New York. It came with Brentwood Yellow Corn, Potato Croquette, Perigord Truffle Butter, Bone Marrow and Sauce Bordelaise. He ordered it rare and it was served appropriately. I ordered the bone in Duroc pork loin ($42) served with Yellow Wax Beans, Shishito, Bacon Jam, Parmesan Frico and Jimmy Nardelo Peperonata, which was very tasty. I should have indicated medium rare as it was a little more overcooked than I would like. The accompanying polenta cake and peppers were a delicious compliment. We decided not to have dessert, but they brought us a Snickers dessert for his birthday on the house. It came with Cocoa Tuille, Peanut Powder, Sea Salt and Burnt Caramel and was super yummy. I would definitely go back, highly recommend. The clientele in the restaurant were not super snobby and seemed like locals and regular people out for a good meal.

My fiance and I had our anniversary dinner here on a Thursday night. I had made the reservations…read moreearlier in the day after reading reviews on Valette. We were greeted with glasses of champagne, a special menu with our anniversary mentioned on the top, and an anniversary card. All of that was so special and unique which made us feel so welcome! We chose to do the "trust me" chef's dinner. It was a surprise for every dish. This was my first time trying bone marrow and now I am a huge fan. I will say the snickers style dessert was overwhelmingly sweet and I just couldn't finish it. My one problem with how they list it on the menu is "$20 per course". I didn't like thinking about how a somewhat skimpy salad equals out to $20. I think it sounds a bit better to say it's a $100 experience, which sounds like a better way to explain it. This was a fun experience and I enjoyed most of the items but I would not do this again. I feel some of the courses were a little lack luster and I would rather spend a bit more to do a different experience somewhere else.

The food was amazing as expected. Every single one of the savory dishes were innovative and unique…read morewhile being delicious, although very veggie forward. I did feel there was perhaps a bit too much focus on tomatoes (although it's probably because I don't like tomatoes lol) but even the tomato dishes were good! The first course was especially impressive with all the greenery and so many delicious bites. Service was solid (everyone seemed to know our name!) although I felt they didn't truly go above and beyond for the price point. Still, no complaints there. The only thing that we didn't like were the desserts. The majority of the desserts were just okay, none were incredible, and one of the desserts I couldn't take more than a tiny bite of (I hate goat cheese and the entire dessert was very overpowering goat cheese). Also, how I wish they gifted us a menu so we could put it on our fridge! Instead you have to buy a menu.

Our dining experience at SingleThread on September 6, 2026, was seriously disappointing. For…read morecontext, our party of four had dined at The French Laundry two days earlier, which may have heightened our expectations. That dinner was exceptional and showed us what truly outstanding hospitality can feel like. By comparison, our experience at SingleThread fell far short of the standard we expected from a restaurant of this caliber. The issues began as soon as we arrived. Despite several emails exchanged beforehand and repeated references to personalizing the experience, the staff initially got my name wrong. We were then directed to look through a small kitchen window without any explanation, context, or narrative about what we were seeing. After a few minutes, a small tea drink was served through the window, but we were then left standing in a cramped entry area for roughly 20 minutes with no meaningful interaction from the three people at the desk. During that time, we watched other parties arrive and be escorted elsewhere while no one checked in with us or explained the delay. Eventually, someone from the dining room asked whether we would like to be seated. By that point, I was already frustrated. Once seated, our server quickly described several small dishes arranged on a flower-and-moss-covered faux log, then left before we had any meaningful sense of the menu, the number of courses, or the direction of the meal. When the sommelier arrived and asked us to choose wine or pairings, I felt unable to make an informed decision because I did not know what food was coming. I ultimately chose the wine pairing simply because it seemed like the safest option given the lack of information. The service throughout the evening did not reflect what I would expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant. There was little storytelling, little hospitality, and very little sense that the experience was being guided with care. A server attempted to clear my plate while my fork and knife were still in my hands. Another server bumped a member of our party with a plate. Most concerning, the staff appeared to lose track of a guest's allergy and served me her plate instead. To be clear, we caught the mistake; the staff did not. That kind of lapse is difficult to overlook. We also consistently had difficulty hearing the descriptions of the dishes as they were presented, which further diminished the sense of connection to the meal. At a restaurant centered so heavily on the progression, story, and precision of each course, that lack of clear communication mattered. The food itself showed creativity, skill, and technique. There were several good courses, a few that felt unusual or less successful, and a couple of truly strong dishes, including the best duck I have had to date. Unfortunately, it was difficult to fully appreciate the food because the service failures were so distracting and so far below expectations. The one clear positive of the evening was the sommelier. He was engaging, knowledgeable, and thoughtful in discussing each pairing and in making recommendations to other members of our party. His service stood apart from the rest of the experience. We will not return. For us, the evening did not feel personal, polished, or worthy of the reputation attached to it. It felt like highly engineered cuisine paired with service that did not meet fine-dining standards. We left The French Laundry two nights earlier talking about every detail with admiration. We left SingleThread frustrated and deeply disappointed.

I can't with The Matheson, but in the best possible way. I've eaten here and gave that meal 5…read morestars, so I already knew the dining room is excellent. But now I'm giving their happy hour 5 stars. We sat downstairs at their beautiful bar. Great service, a fantastic $15 medium rare (my personal favorite) burger with grilled onions, cheese, and a smoky umami flavor, regular order sized, and a separate generous little gem salad with Danish blue cheese ($13) plus fries ($6). It's a concise menu, but the burger is good and each offering is full sized and high quality. There is either a $9 Negroni or margarita or what appealed to us: the sci-fi, tech-looking Wine Wall, with 88 open bottles from around the world. Forget traditional wine tasting, this is around the world wine tasting. Choose from 88 wines, grab their wine "credit card," and sample multiple pours side by side. Pair them with great food, enjoy happy hour, and discover and compare wines made by a myriad of wineries and winemakers.

What a fun and mordern atmostsphere. We reservation but arrived a few minutes early, so our…read morehostrst suggested to check out the bar or the self pour wine tasting. Fun concept wherr you can choose what you want to tatse , by a splash , half or full glass. We sat outside it was a beautiful evening. Friendly wait staff and food served promplty. We enjoyed our meal although the fish was a bit on the salty side. The mushrooms tempura was my favorite. The lobster gazpacho was refreshing. A great place for a date night in downtown Healdsburg.

I went here on "industry night". I'm not exactly sure the difference on industry night versus their…read morehappy hour but the prices were pretty good. My fiancé and I ordered truffle fries and a few drinks. We liked the option of "dealers choice" where we got to say the type of alcohol and flavors we like and the bartender would come up with something fun to drink. Service was fast and the views were great! I'd recommend stopping by and grabbing a small bite or drink even if it's just for the atmosphere

My husband and I were visiting from San Jose- he knows I love oysters and found the Rooftop Monday…read morehappy hour . First of all - the service was wonderful and it had a nice vibe. I was disappointed with the happy hour oysters- presentation was beautiful, but there were shells, tiny and didn't taste that fresh. The brussel sprouts and tacos were fine.

When I learned we were going to be traveling near this fantastic restaurant again, I immediately…read morebooked a reservation for us to dine. This time we went for a leisurely afternoon lunch. It was a bit warm but we really enjoyed dining outside this time. We had a friendly and warm server named Guadalupe and she provided everything we needed to enjoy our meal. Thank you! This time we ordered the 10 Layer Lasagna with the Domenica's sauce and one with Richard's meat sauce. This is still the best lasagna I have ever ate. Love the ricotta, the goat cheese, parmesan and herbs. It just doesn't get any better than this. The Domenica's sauce stole the show though. This sauce is magic! Along with our meal, we paired a 2023 Pastori Old Vine Zinfandel. It absolutely complimented this meal. For dessert we went with the Passion Fruit Sorbet with blackberries. So refreshing and closed out our delightful lunch. I cannot recommend this place enough. Service is always top notch, food is out of this world delicious with so many homemade choices to choose from. Whether you are looking for a romantic meal for two, a family dinner, a wedding rehearsal or reception meal, you will not be disappointed with this choice.

We came here for our anniversary dinner, and couldn't be more happy with our choice…read more Inside, it has a cool/modern and chill vibe. The backyard patio is bigger than you'd expect... lots of shaded tables. Our server was easygoing, prompt, and accurate. She did a great job recommending menu items. The food was delicious. Large entree salads, pasta cooked perfectly al dente, and nice sides as well. Only thing is - you have to remember to ask for Sourdough and sun-dried tomato butter. That is only given on request. Enjoy!

Celebrated an anniversary dinner here over the weekend. We arrived at 5PM when they opened, was…read moreseated against the wall with the kitchen the other side. We had a nice view of the whole restaurant, great seats. Depending on how hungry you are, you can choose between the 3 courses or the chefs 6 course menu. We went with the 3 courses which was plenty of food. Our server was Liam and he gave us anniversary welcome drinks. Followed by bread service. We both ordered the Marinated Heirloom Tomato, Seared Alaskan Halibut, Grilled Bistro Filet, Strawberry Mousse Cake and the Ice cream sorbet. Food was plated nicely, good portions, fresh and cooked to our liking. Our desserts were bought out with little chocolate Happy Anniversary signs. It was a thoughtful touch. Every staff we interacted with was kind and helpful. One thing to note is the high vaulted sloped ceilings that mimics a wine cave. If someone was talking on the other end the sound traveled up the curve and it's like that person is speaking loudly next to you. The sound booms down. A little startled but depending on where you sit or stand, be aware of your conversation which can travel.

I was visiting Healdsburg and wanted to try Dry Creek Kitchen, which had been recommended. I didn't…read morewant the prix fixe menu, so I sat at the bar and was taken care of by the wonderful Jess (she's the only reason I gave them four stars). It's also a very pretty place to sit. The smoked salmon gougeres sounded tempting, but turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. Gougeres are usually served warm, but this one was cold and tasted like a salmon-flavored cream puff. I had the gem lettuce salad next and I liked the addition of strawberries. However, the salad was so drenched in miso vinaigrette that was all you could taste. Overdressed like wearing a tuxedo to a hoedown. I then had "Mary's" version of cordon bleu rolled with chicken and ham on a bed of polenta with spinach and oyster mushrooms with a Dijon jus. It sounded wonderful on the menu, but it was a letdown, oddly flavorless. As I was eating it a local regular next to me said I should have ordered something else - it was not his favorite. How I wish he'd sat down before I ordered!

Giant, great for groups. Southern hospitality. positive,…read morewelcoming waitstaff. Decor: I felt transported to the South. Who doesn't love 6 sauces to choose from? I don't think I've seen that anywhere in northern California. Delicious, smoky, sour, spicy, mustard, so many options. so glad we got the cornbread, it must be ordered and eaten. sweet potato tots, 1st time ever. yum. Brisket was yum. Will come here anytime I am in healdsburg and it's open.

Bbq yum! Found this spot on Yelp and we were able to make same day reservations. Our waitress…read moresuggested the Fam Damily meal $180. It took a good 15-20 minutes for the food to come out but it was good! Great place for big groups. This little downtown area is so cute and quaint. Brisket: 4/5 the soft pieces were tasty and then there were some tough pieces which weren't as good. Overall good flavor. Pork shoulder pulled pork: 3/5 very fatty and not as much flavor as the brisket. Chicken: 3/5 a bit too dry for me but others in my party enjoyed it. Pork belly burnt ends: 4/5 good but fatty and sweet. Horseradish slaw: 4/5 could use more horseradish flavor but refreshing as is. Cornbread: 5/5 excellent! And that side butter was sooo good! Liked the crispy edges. Mac n cheese: 3/5 ok shell shaped Baked beans: not a fan or baked beans so no comment. Potato salad: 3/5 ok nothing memorable about this. Fries: 4/5 good Sweet potato tater tots: 5/5 these were better than the fries.

While on a fun girl's trip, we stopped off at the Gallery Bar and Bistro for a nightcap. The bar is…read morehighly decorated and has a warm and cozy feel to it. The drinks were outstanding and there was a cool chill vibe about the place. Service was good especially for a late night stop.

I really wanted to like this place, but the experience ended up falling short, especially compared…read moreto the many great options in Healdsburg. The food felt a bit overpriced for what it was, and the service was extremely slow. One guy seemed to be hosting, seating, and waiting on every table, which made the whole evening feel disorganized and dragged out. The drinks and cocktails were honestly the highlight, they were well‑made and probably the only part of the meal that stood out. I ordered the steak frites, and the steak was extremely chewy with not much flavor going on. The goat cheese croquettes and the tikka masala chicken were decent, but nothing memorable. Overall, it was a pretty mediocre experience, especially given the quality of other restaurants nearby. Not somewhere I'd rush back to with so many better choices in town.

My wife and I, and a friend, had lunch at Hazel Hill today (a Wednesday). Very, very uncrowded. We…read morethought that the food was very good. The chicken sandwich, which comes with fries (substitutes allowed), was big - so big that I had half, plus some salad via my wife (who didn't finish what was left, so - yes, large), plus broccolini (the side for my friend). Service was excellent. Lots of outdoor seating, and we were given (as asked for) a well-shaded table. The biggest negative (first-world problem) is with valet parking, which is free (I did tip). If an event is ending at the same time that you finish a meal, there can be a bit of a wait (about 10 minutes, in our case) before your vehicle is brought to the building entrance. So - do the texting for the car a couple minutes before you go outside to wait. (Also, my friend's Xfinity cell phone got zero bars; you can also hand your ticket to a valet, if one is around.)

We had dinner Friday evening June 26th about 6:15. We made our way to the hostess stand and were…read moregreeted by the hostess who used our sur names and brought us to a beautiful table with a view of the vineyards. I can't recall all details but the waiter and other staff were top notch. They stopped by when they should have to take our drink and food orders. Drinks came quickly and we were checked on just the right amount. The food was excellent. We had the ahi tuna as a starter, shared a Caesar salad, and shared the wagyu rib eye and the Mac and cheese. The coffee crème brûlée was incredible. We will be back on our future visits to the area.

This small place brings an elevated flare to downtown Guerneville. From the moment you are…read moregreeted, you're treated like royalty. The staff is super attentive and genuinely excited by the food. The wine list is small but worthy. Try the Bloodroot Cab, velvety smooth. The food is outstanding, with the roasted chicken being my favorite. This dish had warm flavors that were savory and delicious. The polenta lasagne was hearty and flavorful. The caesar salad was huge, it was tangy, creamy, and had some crunchy bits. The corn soup special was also hearty and comforting in a great way. Dessert was the homemade brownie with caramel and real whipped cream. Yum. There is nothing better than food with fresh ingredients served by kind people, highly recommend.

We love Boon! We have been going to boon for years and it holds such a special place in our hearts…read more It's often a place where we gather for date nights, anniversary dinners and special occasions!! We cannot recommend Boon enough for anyone who may be traveling in or even locals who are looking for a locally owned restaurant. Their menu changes often and it is always a joy to see what new dishes they have each time we dine in. Their staff is incredible and the servers are great at making suggestions. The best of the best!!