I'm not a brunch person AT ALL, so I usually avoid it at all costs. But we decided to go and this was the best brunch I've had. I'm not into classic brunch food, it's usually mediocre even at good restaurant. But this brunch is the exception. The salads are cold and crunchy, my favorite was Lukka's Sesame Chicken Salad. The Reuben Benedict was better than a classic Benedict in my opinion. It blew me away. Then the Crispy Chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy, refreshing, and well balanced. Overall we had a lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. (Nov 23) read more

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Came here to celebrate our Anniversary and it felt special. it was a nice evening, and the back patio under the elegantly lit archway of trees with the water fountain feature is quite magical (and pet friendly I might add). Food was a 4.0, Ambiance was a 5.0, and Service was a 5.0... so the lovely Ambiance and excellent Service compelled me to round them up to 5 Yelps. On a Sunday night, they were serving only 5 course Prix Fixe Meals with mostly 2 options per course. Lucky for us, my spouse and I found something in every course we thought we'd like. So here's what we got to partake in... * Raw Diver Scallop Tartar -- So...I love grilled scallops or cured scallops in ceviche, but I'm not a fan of raw scallops. This came across a bit fishy and slimy for my preference, even with the hint of jalapeno. This might have been my least favorite of all the tasting items. * Squash Salad -- Solid dish. Fresh and tasty squash with the sous vide preparation. Perfectly balanced with the candied pepitas and gorgonzola. * Green Pea Tartine -- Mashed fresh peas on grilled sourdough with ricotta and chili oil. Lovely. * Potage -- A lightly creamy soup of cabbage with bacon accents and a deviled quail egg. Great job at making something so plain like cabbage be so yummy. Brilliant. * Roasted Duck -- Perfectly shaped regular cuts of duck breast with a nice light crisp on the skins, served with an orange-flavored brown sauce, an orange jam, and cocoa covered duck liver mousse. Almost a stellar dish, except I found some parts of the duck breast a bit chewy. Flavors were exceptional. * Black Cod -- served with clams and matsutake mushroom. Cod was fresh, delicate and flavorful, but might have been even better with a bit of a grill or sear on the outside. * Hazelnut Paris Brest -- A lovely rendition of a miniature Paris Brest (an egg yolk based choux pastry) with a chocolate cream filling and topped with gold leaf hazelnut. * Brown Butter Miso Parfait -- Wow! So tasty and so much going on... mango, chocolate, miso and the brown butter. Loved it. The service was exceptional. We were presented with sparkling wine and a Happy Anniversary card signed by the staff to kick off the evening. Later in the evening, when my spouse ordered a glass of wine but I didn't because I was DD, they poured me a non-alcoholic sparkling Chardonnay (Kally) which was very good and unusual. So thoughtful! Thank you Barndiva team for a memorable evening! read more

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I had a nice dinner here. I browsed their menu online before coming and was very intrigued by their cocktail menu. So upon arrival I decided to go with cocktails bs wines with dinner. The cocktails look beautiful and I really enjoyed mine although our table had varying opinions on the balance of their specific order, so a bit of a let down from our hyped up expectations. The food on the other hand was better than I was expecting. It was a prefix dinner menu with two choices to choose from for each course. My favorites were the duck main course and the Paris Brest for dessert. I would say it was not the most adventurous food I've ever eaten, but was definitely solid. Everything was cooked well and tasted delicious, but not quite as polished as I would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant. The service was a bit hit and miss. Like wine and food going to the wrong table, the main courses being served to our table when not all parties were there yet, etc. read more

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Barndiva used to be our favorite spot when visiting Healdsburg, but this recent visit was disappointing. The new venue lacked the charm we remembered, and the food didn't live up to past experiences. The glass of wine I ordered was noticeably short--just a half a glass. What stood out most, however, was the "Living Wage" charge listed at the bottom of the menu. I asked our waitress--who was excellent, by the way--whether she actually received a living wage and whether guests typically still leave a tip on top of this 20% surcharge. I also questioned why the restaurant doesn't simply raise prices and pay their staff a fair wage directly. To me, this is the owners' responsibility--not something that should be passed on to customers in such a confusing manner. In the end, I left a cash tip and paid the 20% charge, hoping the staff actually sees that money. read more

The service is absolutely sub-par. They add on a 20% tip for every table without telling you until the end. So with that, we had to flag our server down numerous times, waited on drinks, and then was charged 50+ dollars for the tip. Also - very rude older hostess who sat us. Food is a 7 out of 10. read more

Service was great. Each dish was unique. The chocolate cake and sorbet stood out for me. I thought it was perfect ending. The appetizers I really enjoyed the Hokkaido Scallop and Hamachi Crudo - very refreshing and the Egg Yolk Dumplings. Entrees - I did not really enjoy the duck breast but everything else was good. Drinks were made pretty strong. We did get seat in table that had no shade or cover so it did get pretty hot. The water wasn't as chilled as I would have liked. Also inside of bathroom was really cute! read more

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We enjoyed a date night here and the food, service, and atmosphere were all amazing! This restaurant is in the downtown Healdsburg area and is centrally located. We got Smith Story's amazing Sauvingnon Blanc, which we were happy to see on their menu. We also ordered their bread and hummus, which was flavorful and delicious! The trout was delicious as well! The service was great and everyone that worked there was really friendly and attentive. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back! read more

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1 Michelin Star as of 12/2021 We believe their Michelin in mainly for dinner but we decided to drop in for lunch anyway. It was raining so we had to sit inside. The place is literally a barn on the outside. I got their shrimp scampi and my husband got their steak frites along with a shared Caesar salad. Also got some cocktails as it looked delicious! The shrimp scampi was very nicely presented with 5 jumbo shrimps. The pasta was flavorful and very garlicky. A tad bit overly salty for me though but still good. My husbands steak had this sauce on it and he said it tasted like a steak Big Mac. Haha. The food was good, only wish I came for dinner. Some dinner items I want to try. Service was good too. We had a good lunch. Recommend if you're in the area. Just note that it an auto 19% gratuity or health cost or whatever they call it added to your check. If it makes you upset just don't eat here, plenty of other places in the area. We were not pressure to tip more or anything. read more

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Apparently this wonderful establishment has been doing business here for some 20 years. My first visit was last night for dinner with a friend. Greeter, wait staff, buss staff, bar staff, Chef staff, and owner are at the very, very top of their respective game. Every sip and bite was an adventure in taste-bud-titillation. The atmosphere is tres-chic/rustic-cool and quiet air-conditioning helped take the edge off for a fine dining, Michelin Star experience. WOW! read more

Barndiva - We Love BarnDiva! - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

I WOULD NOT recommend for a private party. We had booked our rehearsal lunch with Barn Diva several months in advance however the month before our wedding they contacted us to say they would "no longer be able to offer the same menu options." We had booked with a $115pp menu that offered several choices including; butter poached chicken, salmon, ribeye, rigatoni, and beef bourguignon. The new menu they offered us had two course options: fried chicken toast and a sturgeon tartine at a cost of $85 pp. We reminded them we had booked with a much more substantial menu and had no problem with the original pricing but they were unwilling to honor that agreement and instead offered to add a benedict option and also adjust the price back up to $115. It is unprofessional to book a large party (or any party for that matter) with an elevated lunch/dinner menu and then downgrade to a limited option breakfast. I am upset that a restaurant with their "accolades" would go back on an agreement the month before our wedding. I know there may be limited choices to book for larger parties in the Healdsburg area but I would not trust Barn Diva with any reservation in the future. We ended up booking our other pre-wedding events at a local winery that did an exceptional job with service, food, wine, and customer service. read more

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My wife and I have been twice for brunch at Barndiva. The setting offers either a dine indoors our outside (under the trees or semi patio). We chose indoor both times. On the weekend the outdoor seemed a little busy for us. To start we had the Pastry Board which consisted of three different Croissants (Butter, Chocolate, Strawberry). After just returning from Paris I can easily say these are some of the best local Croissants that reminded us of Paris. Buttery and plenty of flaky layers with a crisp outside that crunches and still pillowy soft inside. Perfection! The first visit I had the Reuben Benedict. The Pastrami was juicy and you can taste the seasoning of the brine. However, the bagel was tough to cut and was a little chewy. The eggs were cooked just to my liking. The charred cabbage and sauce were also equally delicious. To drink I had, two, Blood Orange Mimosas. They were refreshing and just the right amount of zing. Barndiva has a fantastic cocktail selection. Definitely something to look forward to exploring more on our next visit. On our second brunch visit I tried the Fried Chicken Toast. This is one of the more unique and fun dishes that I've experienced in my last year of dining out. The chicken was tender and juicy yet the toast wasn't soggy or tough. The cooking of the dish was perfect. The toast was crispy on the outside and fluffy still on the inside. A fun dish that I wouldn't hesitate to order again. The bacon..... OMG.... the bacon.... Next time I'm ordering my own side of bacon. Good grief! Quiet possibly the best bacon In Sonoma County! After two brunches I can definitely say we'll be returning again soon! read more

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The service was a 10. Our waiter was perfect. The vibe was also solid. Eclectic building/decor but it all worked. Very cool. There were 6 at my table. We all enjoyed what we ordered; however, I was hoping for great food + for the prices. Ex: we ordered the Oysters. In season and something that CA boasts. We were all underwhelmed. They were not bad, but to say anything other than ordinary would be wrong. We are not sure we would go back. There are several places we would try first. read more

Food. Dessert. Drinks.Ambiance.Service.. all was a 10. Will definitely go again and recommend to others. read more

Barndiva - Expresso martini - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

It's not that it's disappointing, it's just not good. I'm unclear how this team ever was Michelin star-level. Despite a handful of passable starters, the entrees were poorly executed. I've had a better steak from the corner diner. Insult to injury, mandatory service fee for mediocre service. We had high hopes for this one, but it fell short. Might be ok for a drink and an app, but would pass on dinner. read more

Went with the set menu. The trout was my main which was cooked perfectly and the surrounding sauce had roe floating in a buttery sauce. For my starter had the scallop tartare which was delicious and the dumplings. For dessert, tried the pudding which was very heavy on the pecan butter taste. Overall pretty good. read more

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Great experience, nice decor and excellent service. The food overall was very good and my favorite dish was the Green goddess salad. I loved all of the seasonal fruit displayed at the bar as well. read more

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Super cute space and relaxing vibes. It was a little bit windy that day, otherwise the outdoor dinning will be so nice. The bulldog hamburger is so delicious. Super thick and huge Chunk of ground beef, it is very finely grounded so tastes a little bit like ham. This is the best hamburger I tried ever, since I love this texture of meat. Tender and juicy. The French style ham and egg sandwich is good and so neat to look at. Overall, it is quite pricy restaurant. read more

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The food here is good overall but not sure why it has a Michelin star. Food: Goat cheese croquettes - delicious Bread plate - loved the pretzel bread Kanpachi crudo - very good Chickpea - good Rigatoni - delicious Lobster - delicious Black cod - ok Calamansi curd - good read more

The only thing great was the service. We went here 2 years ago after our wedding in Healdsburg and it was wonderful. THIS IS NOT THAT RESTAURANT! It was set up as a much more casual bistro style restaurant riding on the coat tails of what Barndiva once was. The steak I ordered was overcooked and when I asked for it to be taken back, I then got a very-very over salted piece of meat. Also, my partners food was okay at best and very overpriced for a tofu tikka marsala. I will not be going back until there has been a review by a trusted source stating Barndiva is back to their old standards oooor they lower their prices. Definitely was not the birthday dinner I expected... read more

Best COVID dining experience! Their heated patio is wonderfully socially distant and we really appreciated their thoughtful touches like clear, order texting to minimize contact to keep customers and employees safe. It's such a beautiful space, I can't wait to return to experience it on the inside but the outdoor space was like a huge secret garden. I would have loved to have my wedding reception or work function here! Food was high quality, my favorite was the squash soup! Lemon fettuccini was very lemon forward, and different! Staff were all super friendly and kind. Very dog friendly. Overall great so experience and can't wait to return read more

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I took my wife for her birthday, We both loved the pre fixed menu. Service was great and food was outstanding! Each course was delicious, We loved the cool atmosphere, seemed like you were in the country but were really downtown Healdsburg. The service was spot on and we both enjoyed our meals. Great wine as expected and solid lineup of whiskey. Parking was available and it was perfect night. We definitely will return. read more

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The foodie tour of wine country continues. Came here for brunch today. Everything was impeccable - the food (an omelette and a salad), drink (a ten-year-old port), service, and decor. I would definitely return for the a la carte menu. This is my second impressive fine dining experience in Healdsburg. The first was at Single Thread. Michelin star 38. read more

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Came here for brunch and wow! It was the best brunch I had in a long time. I had the omelette and bacon but trust me this is no ordinary dish! The sauces and glazed bacon were to die for. Wait but even better was the Croque Madam oh my gosh. Are you kidding me? I died and went to heaven. Also the apple tarts are delish. The drinks are beautiful and the service superb! read more

Barndiva - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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We were given a thoughtful gift card in the amount of $200. We planned a date night. It had been forever since we had been to this restaurant. Our server told us it has changed. -The food was delicious, -the service very good and -I loved the atmosphere. *The menu is seasonally designed; the choices are very limited. *I asked our server which of the two options per course had the least dairy and was disappointed that there were no dairy free options, *and no accommodations were made for my dairy intolerance. Our bill for two people came out to almost $500 which included wine pairing, the pre-printed expected minimum 20% tip for the employees benefits and 9% tax. An additional gratuity was welcome if customers were so inclined. read more

Barndiva - Mushroom etc - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

We had a excellent dinner here - our fourth time in the past few months. Lily, our server, had a great sense of humor - her jokes were on point and her service was great. Emily, the sommelier, always has great recommendations and rinses the wine glasses with wine in advance which is very appreciated. I've never had another somme do that. They are considering switching the burger, but I sure hope they don't. The bordelaise sauce is outstanding - it keeps us coming back. I get extra sauce and pour it over the fries (which are outstanding). My only question is - why call it a bread salad if there isn't really any bread? There were four delicious croutons, but that doesn't constitute bread. When I think of a panzanella there's a whole loaf in there. read more

We came to Barndiva for brunch on the NYE! It was a pouring day outside but we were welcomed by the warm staff, great drinks and delicious food after we arrived. Food: 4/5, drinks 4.5/5, service 4/5 We ordered: Viennoieserie flight - highly recommend it! Well made croissant basket Ruben Benedict - large portion, delicious. My friend loved it. Omlette farcie - very nicely done! Must order Brunch burger - good but nothing special Steak frites - tasty, not the traditional type of French steak frites that you expect. If you are open minded, yin will like it. The bar is filled with all kinds of fresh herbs and fruits. They made great cocktails (see pictures) The decoration in the restaurant is very artful and modern! We will go back for sure! read more

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Got in for brunch about 30 min before closing and they were nice enough to let us in. Cute outdoor area if you want to sit outside. Food was good, the egg was definitely something I had not had before, the texture was so smooth and creamy, I loved every bite of it and I'm not a big fan of eggs. read more

Barndiva - Omelette Farcie - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Brunch here was lovely, but I don't think lived up to the Michelin star hype. The restaurant is beautiful and service was fine, but the menu felt somewhat straightforward whereas I would've hoped for some unique presentations or combinations. It was richer ingredients but felt somewhat standard. The croissants were the standout, the brunch burger also really enjoyable but definitely on the heavy side. It's not pricey so definitely could be a regular stop for brunch, I just hope the dinner experience is slightly more magical. read more

Barndiva - Viennoieserie flight - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Good place for brunch, but for a $25-30 brunch sandwich at least give me a few french fries or a salad on the side? We ordered 3 sandwiches and they came with literally no sauces, no sides, but just a sandwich in the center of an empty plate. I guess the ketchup / mayo was meant to be built into the burger but felt still mine was a touch dry. We ordered French fries separately which were very good. Service was very attentive and the waiter very honestly informed us that a tip was already included on the bill. Restaurant is beautiful and bathrooms are clean. read more

The people who gave this place a Michelin star should be ashamed of themselves. I'd rather eat a Michelin tire than eat at this wretched place again. Pro: the bartenders provided excellent service. Cons: literally everything else. We were seated at the bar because we were told the other areas were full. They were not. We sat for about an hour, and the tables never even got close to full. The food is not good and the prices are outrageous. We had two salads, an appetizer, four entrees and four drinks, only one of which had alcohol. We ended up paying $450. That would have been somewhat justifiable if they were generous portions of good food. They were neither. The portions were scant, and we all walked away hungry. The food was completely unimpressive. These were the kind of ham-fisted dishes provided by someone who THINKS they understand gourmet food. Nothing was outright bad; it was just...there. This place may think of itself as a great restaurant, but ultimately you're getting Toyota food at Mercedes prices. read more

We came in for lunch reservations around 12:30 and were greeted by a fantastic host. She was warm and friendly but also efficient. I've been in before but it has been at least 4-5 years and I've never eaten in the garden area So we opted to eat out back. Our server was nice but a little quiet and hard to hear hear. Thankfully the host came back and gave us her recommendations. Service was good the star of the show is definitely the host. We started with the croquettes which were delightful. I'm not normally a fan of floral items but this dish is very well balanced and the lavender actually enhances the dish. We then split the fava bean pesto pasta and the chicken salad. Both were excellently prepared, nicely plated, and too notch. I didn't see anything here that made me think that they should be a Michelin star restaurant. That makes me think that I should just probably come back and try to dinner as a lunch seem to be pretty straightforward. Good but not amazing. My biggest issue here is the 19% fee. Im down to help support living wages and health insurance for workers. But seriously just raise your prices and get rid of the 19% living wage and healthcare fee. I operate a small business and if I tacked on 20% at the end of a transaction I'd be out of business. Also, with fine dining tab totals the tips have to add up quickly even though that this whole team should be making living wages without the surprise 19% fee. read more

The place is magical, super outdoor setting, incredible cocktails, great wait staff and service but the brunch disappointed as much as I wanted to love it. Got the burger with the fermented pineapple - it just wasn't tasty or satisfying. The burger wasn't juicy and the flavor profile was just off - not just on my dish but everyone's. Very heavy handed on butter that seemed to be primary flavor. The pre brunch plates were really good - assorted pastries, candied bacon and fries (very well done) read more

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I would give Barndiva a 3.5/5. A 4.5/5 for the food, but a 2.5/5 for the service. The food was great, especially the appetizers. We got the bread, goat cheese croquette, hamachi crudo, crab bucatini. The crab bucatini might've been the best dish I had the entire meal. The sauce was so creamy, the fresh pasta was the perfect texture, and there was plenty of crab. The hamachi crudo was also pretty darn good, though thicker cut than I'm used to. For mains, we got the steak, duck breast in black pepper sauce, brown buttered scallops, and trout in dash. I do recommend the seafood dishes over the meat, the meat dishes were pretty standard but the seafood dishes were light, fresh, and extremely tasty. Particularly, the trout (which looked like salmon but definitely did not taste like it) in dashi. I would recommend ordering this dish if they still have it on the menu. My only complaint was the service.. we arrived a little early (10 mins) and they made us wait outside because they couldn't seat us even though half the restaurant was empty. They did give us drink menus, but they were the old drink menus. When the staff told us that these were the old ones, he just stood there and didn't offer to get us the new ones. About 15 minutes of sitting outside they finally led us to our table, the empty one close to the entrance. Also, the staff didn't explain the dishes that well when we had questions. They just basically reiterated the menu, which isn't what I'd expect from a one Michelin star restaurant. A little disappointed by the experience, but good food. read more

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Gorgeous restaurant during the day, even more beautiful with the lights at night. Service is fantastic. I would definitely come back to try the dinner menu. Every corner of this restaurant makes a great photo opportunity. Goat Cheese Croquettes (laura chenel's goat cheese, tomato jam, lavender honey) - Must order! Delicious, rich balls of melted cheese and honey that coat your mouth. Country Taters (pickled fresno chili, caramelized onion, white cheddar, bacon crumble, crème fraiche, scallions) - Pass. The tough outer shell did not make this nice to eat. Black Truffle Croque Madame (jambon de paris, gruyère, black truffle mornay, brioche, sunny side up egg, fries) - Probably the best croque madame I have ever had. Every corner of this toast was crisp to perfection. The amount of sauce drizzled over the bread was perfect. The fries were disappointingly ordinary and massive portions. read more

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Was in the area and stopped by for lunch with a group of friends. Thankfully they had a table outside available for us! It's a beautiful space with great food to match. I got the caesar salad with chicken and thought everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The fries were a hit at our table! The fried chicken sandwich was also delicious and not dry which is always a plus for a chicken sandwich! A few people at the table got the cacio e pepe and while it was delicious, they were disappointed with the portion size - it was pretty small! :( I did ask for an espresso martini since I wanted a drink but was feeling a little tired, and it totally hit the spot! Overall we really enjoyed lunch here and would come again. Very thankful they were able to take us in on short notice for lunch! read more

We had a five star experience dining at BarnDiva recently, such a pleasant experience and wonderful evening... my husband had the goat cheese croquetts (delicious! I sampled) followed by the broccolini pasta which was very tasty. I started with the potato leek soup which was just what the dr ordered for a cold evening and just the right amount of spice. I then had the steak frites which were the best I have had ever and that includes Paris! We ended with just the right amount of sweetness by sharing their chocolate cake... Terrific service delivered by Pirate Snoopy (it was Halloween) and his associates. Oh! forgot to mention starting with a perfect cocktail... A very satisfying evening - we definitely will be back on our next Healdsburg visit. read more

Love the ambiance and food was tasty. Great place to try and we will try their brunch but in comparison I honestly loved our experience at Vallette more. The service as u enter the door was great everyone is so friendly but the guy who served us, we could barely hear what he was saying and he was kinda awkward. read more

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We were super excited to try this. Not sure where the Michelin star came from. The croque madame was bland, much to my surprise. I asked for salt, which I have never done at a Michelin star restaurant. The steak frites were good, simple, not Michelin worthy in my opinion. But my knife was dull and struggled to cut through the meat. I asked for another and it wasn't much better. I'm still scratching my head on this one. Later on we went wine tasting and a few local winemakers asked what we thought of Barndiva. When we explained that we were underwhelmed, it seemed that was the general consensus of the locals too. read more

Too die for Tasting menu, with fabulous service! This is the place to "Just do it!" Cozy, refined, delicious. Michelin well deserved, let your senses come alive. read more

Barndiva - Pea Flower LOVE!!! Buddha's Hand Vodka, Ginger Shiso, Galangal, Soda, Butterfly Pea Flower at Barndiva - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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First this is a new Years Eve fixed price diner at $250 per person and $200 per person wine pairing with mandatory service charge of 20% which puts you over $1,000. The food presentation excellent( see pictures) portions minimalist which is fine when each item has a memorable succulence from the aroma to the back of your throat! These were not. The caviar with cream fresh en crote was about as big as the tip of my pinky finger and whatever was inside the wrap overpowered the true star of the appetizer. The scallop ravioli was delightful with the exception of the rubber tough pasta that housed the scallop. We both had a different entree. My guest had the trout in a cream sauce that she said was good. I didn't know trout filet came that big . I thought it was salmon. I had the Wagyu steak. Came barely warm and dry as if it had been waiting in line at Costco on Christmas Eve. Covered with cold sauce too thick to call suace. I took one bite and sent it back. To be fair they offer me to substitute but the only choice was the giant trout and I had my mind set on Wagyu! The desserts were interesting and elegantly presented. Emily the wine director, a sommelier, was delightful. Very knowledgeable of the wines presented. However, I did not feel that the pairing was spot on but it fun to taste a world wide selection of wines. Otherwise the service was adequate and cordial. The ambiance not elegant but cheery and contemporary. For the price there are better choices in Healsburg. read more

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