Good for special occasion dinning Our meals were exceptionally good 4.5 Healdsburg gets 5 for their cluster of reallly good restaurants Food 5 Ambiance 5 Service 5 Menu - 1 you must pick 1 of 2 fixed price price options, a 5 item or the 7 item. We chose the 5. Way too much food; but, they were amazing. Best of the 5 where the Shrimp & Grits appetizer and the Mango desert "Bomb" (crazy delicious) read more

Great white table cloth atmosphere with excellent service and food that is good but not particularly memorable. A bit too liberal with the salt, I think they are riding a bit in their reputation as opposed to really leading the way. Amazing wine list though, and the wait staff is superb. An enjoyable evening but we are in no worry to return. read more

Soooooo close! Generally, I don't knock off a star for service but this one got in my craw so I felt like I didn't have a choice...more on that later. We fell into the most amazing visit with this place...I will try and keep it short. We get to Healdsburg three and a half hours before our dinner reservation which was NOT at Dry Creek, but a tapas place down the road. But we're famished and figured we'd get a charcuterie plate to hold us over. We learn that the normal chef is out of town and a substitute is in...odd but okay. All of a sudden, out of the kitchen walks Charlie Palmer (like THE Charlie Palmer)...the substitute chef. So we get to chatting with the most amazingly charming Charlie Palmer and he tells us that we should try his restaurant in DC (I asked him what it was called and he responds with "Charlie Palmer Steak." So I ever-so-wittingly asked, "How'd you come up with that stupid name?" to which he responds, without hesitating, "Well, you gotta work with what you're given!" Brilliant!!!). Trust me when I say, I'll be going there when I'm back in DC. He's amazingly talented! (btw, the charcuterie plate was lovely!) Anyway, four nights later we were able to get a table at Dry Creek for dinner and the food was...incredible. You'll see the pictures but we had: Mellon & Lemon Cucumber Salad, the Warm Jumbo Prawns, the King Salmon, and the Prime New York Strip. Each more amazing than the next. (As a side note, the potato gratin that came with the steak was beyond description. You need to order it as a side if you can.) Right...the 4 star thing: The GM of this place is a rather weathered fellow who I think assesses customers when they walk in. He may not be as good at it as he thinks. Anyway, the night we were there, the place had a wedding of 60 in the back (we never saw him head back to the wedding party) and four active tables (including ours) in the front. He doted on the three other tables including offering one table (within earshot) a most amazing wine pairing line up that we would have ordered in a heartbeat (regardless of cost). Instead he travelled from table to table all night...except ours. I kind of felt like the riff-raff of the joint just because of him. His behavior was aggravated by the fact that there were only four tables active so we could watch it happen the whole time. It made us feel bad. Anyway, chances are he won't do this to you AND Charlie Palmer's food is beyond fabulous so you should go to Dry Creek. I think their Michelin Star may be returning soon...mark my words. read more

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I haven't been to Dry Creek Kitchen in ~10 years... we saw a post online about their Thursday night 'locals dinner' for $55 pp and gave it a shot. We showed up without a reser and got one of their last tables. The service was great & the food was fiiiire. The locals night meal is a 3 course prifix with two choices for each course. We tried all 6 dishes and were impressed by the taste/quality. Def will be back! read more

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I was concerned from reviews that there wouldn't be good vegetarian options but I was pleasantly surprised by the great veggie food I had here last night. The miso "Caesar"salad and my main dish, carnaroli rice porridge, were delicious! And the desserts were awesome too. read more

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Great QPR! $75 per person for a 3-course tasting menu. Selections & ingredients are superb! I had the octopus, duck breast, & the tasting of ice-cream& sorbets. Portion is generous. Maybe much for smaller eater and probably just right for an avg sized make adult. The bread & butter pre-course was hard to resist. My friends love the Coppa, the swordfish, and the vegetarian choices too. Service was spot on. I recommend this restaurant if you are visiting this cute whimsical little town in the Sonoma county. read more

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The girlfriends and I came in here for dinner and everything was great. The service is always top notch, I love how they always checked on us and make we have everything we need. The ambiance is perfect for those romantic dates and the food never dissapoints! read more

Dry Creek Kitchen - Raspberry Chocolate and lemon cookie Dark Chocolate with Peanut Butter Swordfish and polentA Salad Freasly baked bread - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Fantastic food. Great wine sommelier. Wonderful menu. Located adjacent to our hotel so perfectly situated. We had six people for appetizers, entrees and dessert, plus cocktails and two bottles of wine. Loved it and can't wait to go back. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner. We had the Sonoma Neighborhood menu which is a good deal at $55/person for 3 courses. We ordered one of every choice between the 2 of us. All the courses were well prepared & delicious. Another bonus was 50% off on some of the wine bottles. We had an excellent bottle of Cab for less than 2 glasses on the regular wine menu, Service was attentive even if we were on the patio. There were heat lamps to keep us & our dog warm. read more

Such a nice anniversary dinner at this very chic dining establishment on the Healdsburg Square. We brought out own wine and they did not charge corking if the bottle is from Sonoma or Napa County. Very nice surprise There are many choices. You can have the fancy Schmancy 3 or 5 course dinners with showy food presentations and appropriate wine pairings. We stuck the a la carte menu and happy we did. Everyone receive their super hot, super fresh and superb focaccia bread. I got the wild mushroom rigatoni and my beloved got the salmon. Both sooo good! For sides we got the just picked garden vegetables and the unique and delicious potato dish. We topped it off with a 3 tasting ice cream dessert. I will certainly be back to this excellent restaurant in Healdsburg. read more

Dry Creek Kitchen - Front of Dry Creek Kitchen - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Had an amazing dinner celebrating a birthday with a friend. The food was transcendent and the staff was amazing. read more

Dry Creek Kitchen - Seared scallop - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Decent food. Lousy service. Waiter was old and grumpy. Bar server spilled my drink on my wife and said sorry and wiped the glass and served it and left. Rarely sweat that much in a dining room. Way too hot. Bathroom is across the street. House cab is poor. You can do better in Healdsburg. read more

I have never walked out of a restaurant without paying until our Mother's Day debacle here. Food may have been 4-star but service wasn't. We arrived on time for 6:30 reservation and by 8:30 only bread, water, cocktails and appetizers had been served. The waitress came by around 8:15 and casually topped off the water but said nothing! A few minutes later i flagged down a server and demanded to have the manager pay us a visit. After he was a no show we took leave. Never coming back. read more

Charlie Palmer joint (I used to live in NYC and Aureole was one of very favorite places). great experience. excellent service, outstanding food, well distanced during COVID. mussels were fantastic. there was a pork chop special the night we were there and it was the highlight for sure to top it off, $20 corkage! read more

Great food and ambiance. Service was outstanding . The weather was perfect for sitting outside. Music playing in the park. The sashimi halibut appetizer was delicious. I would have taken a picture but it got eaten too fast. I enjoyed my chicken. Great restaurant, would recommend. read more

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Gorgeous setting. Delicious food. Amazing craft cocktail and bubbly, the rose wine was nice too. Excellent service. General manager and chef were engaging and provided a good back story on the concept and cuisine. Happy Hour in bar area - what we tried: lobster corn dogs, ahi tuna tartare, sliders, buffalo chicken bites, churros with caramel and chocolate dipping sauces. The music was awesome. The decor was very nice. We were blessed with a sunset upon arrival. What a wonderful night! We then went to the main dining room and enjoyed the sunchoke and porcini mushroom soup and the foie gras appetizers. They served a delicious housemade focaccia that was so soft like cotton candy with flaked sea salt on top. Our server in the main dining room was just delightful! We will be back. read more

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STUNning. I stepped in last minute as a single walkin. I indulged in the 6 course meal and wine pairing. Truly lovely - impeccable food service including wine service . read more

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Really good food, very tasty and portions are good size. I had the shrimp salad and new york steak. Service is great and quick - I dealt with three different waiters due to changing shifts they were pleasant and friendly. Ambience is really cosy, especially on the patio outside. Really surprised that it is rated less than 4 stars. Would come here again read more

This might be the best meal I've had yet since moving to Napa/Sonoma. The dishes are very unique takes on classic comforts presented with incredible style and excellent service. I definitely felt taken care of. The ambiance was comfortable elegance & I like that you can sit at the bar for a la carte options. The short rib pasta was to die for as well as the duck! My friends and I tried 3 desserts and all three were amazing (chai cake, peanut butter chocolate cake, and cheese cake with grapefruit). Will definitely come back for their Prix fixe menu read more

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Oh how we miss Spirit Bar's daily happy hour and weekend live music during this Covid pandemic! We were thrilled to learn that Dry Creek Kitchen just added the Spirit Bar smash burger (with delicious crispy fries!!!) to their To Go menu Friday-Tuesday! The burger, one of our favorites in Healdsburg, is just as good To Go!!! The restaurant thoughtfully separated out the toppings, bacon, and sauces to prevent a soggy bun. After a quick assembly at home, we feasted and enjoyed every bite! Support our small local businesses with your To Go orders! Shop local! Eat local! read more

Dry Creek Kitchen - Smash Burger with crispy fries. The picture doesn't do this justice. It's delicious! - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Forewarning, this review is merely for the happy hour menu as I have yet to really explore the tempting full lunch/dinner menu. I recently had the chance to experience their new revamped happy hour menu really pulled together by the emphasis on cocktails/spirits. I totally get where they are coming from in terms of many other happy hours focusing on wine base accompanied happy hours. The treats servers ranged from mini burgers to ahi tuna accompanied by fresh herbs/veggies (Bite size), lobster corn dogs, spicy buffalo chicken bites, churros with caramel and chocolate dipping sauces, and last but not least olives and spice nices with herbs. Their chef (Scotty) did a wonderful job really trying to avoid the typical lousy happy hour menus you will encounter in the county. I got to sip some of the cocktails (Quite tasty), but really stuck to my roots with wine (Three cheers to J Bucher and Breathless Wines). As for the main dining area is quite swanky as many other reviewers have mentioned, so please avoid Hawaiian shirts with flip flops even as much as I love loafing around in them on the weekends. Our group actually spent most of the time in a smaller area next door, that looks like its main purpose is for parties, so cheers to that! It neighbored an actual hotel lobby with a beautiful bar and lounge area, totally wish we could of hung out there, but there is always next time. Skip to the price point, it is Healdsburg, AKA second to Napa, so do not expect 3 dollar chicken wings with bottomless margaritas. Prices were fair, but not something I would find myself splurging on multiple times during the week. This is again not to take away from the menu, as the quality and quantity is on point! I expect to be back soon, especially since I work nearby. read more

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Updated 2.20.19 Went back after the event to score the lobster corn dogs and other delicious pieces. Walked in and a man in a ill fitting suit told us to sit anywhere and watched us sit in the patio room and we would be served. 11 minutes from that interaction is when someone finally decided to come to our table and ask if we had been helped yet. This also being after I grabbed menus off another unused table. The server said it was the bartenders section. Which did not make sense as it was not in view of his bar at all. Another 8 minutes later my coke came out. Add another 7 and my two friends ice teas came out. We ordered all at once. Lobster corn dogs, wings, tuna tartare, a burger, and the cheese platter. The lobster came out before anything, they appeared the same as at the mixer, however they were not as creamy tasting and had a very fishy taste to them. And then we waited. Finally the burger, tuna and wings came out. Then we waited and finally the cheese plate. After waiting a while for a refill on my coke and a small carafe of ice tea for my friends we braved it and ordered dessert. Two orders of churros and the olive plate. Why given the nicety of DCK would you have your guests have to pick or spit the pit of the olive out. Bad mannerism in a nice dinning atmosphere that is laid out. Perhaps stuffing them with something edible such as your cheeses from the cheese plate. There was some vegetarian pasta mushroom dish a guy brought to our table saying the kitchen messed up and didn't want to go to waste. My friends who dared it said it was the most flavorless thing they'd ever tried. We weren't in a hurry but not having the food all come out at once when it was all ordered at the same time leaves things very drawn out. We felt we spent most of the evening waiting on something. Plus we spent over two hours there when we were not intending to spend the entire evening waiting around for food. It seems a bit odd that all the food comes from across the breezeway where the main restaurant is. This leaves it open to birds flying overhead, rain, coldness and possibly the servers own two left fee with the steps from across the way. A $94 tab for seemingly waiting and not getting a decent experience at all that is expected when dining in Healdsburg. ------------------------------------------------- I'll start with just a couple negatives that could definitely be improved on. -outdoor heaters should've been turned on during the event I was at. - The bottles of water could've been chilled. - servers there should've been more with the bites we were to be having. Ok so the last one was mainly because I had to wait a long time between trying the Lobster corn dog, and waiting to snag a slider, or even the Ahi Tuna Tartare. The Lobster corn dogs were amazing. I honestly haven't had lobster before. Have always been afraid it would be super fishy and it's so expensive. I don't like wasting money just to not eat it. These were plump chunks of lobster, creamy insides with a perfectly deep fried outside. Not greasy just the right amount of crunch. I didn't grab a picture of the sliders but they were flavorful, super juicy- probably not the safest to serve on a mini skewer. The tuna wasn't really my thing. The cracker it was on held it's crispness with the tartare on top of it. Their entertainment was good. A little loud for it to be a mingling affair. Mainly why I stayed in the outside court yard so that I could hear people without seeming like I was yelling at them. read more

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We were staying at hotel Healdsburg so decided to have dinner here at this place located in the hotel. With the current Covid protocols, all dining was held outside with appropriate social distancing. Our friends and us came to Sonoma as an alternative to a planned trip to Italy and were in a celebratory mood. Coming from Minnesota we were pleased by the warmer temps and how seriously the businesses and citizenry are handling the pandemic. Because of that discipline it's still possible to do a little wine tourism in a slightly modified manner. In fact Healdsburg was bustling with people. We had a great meal at dry creek with a friendly and fun staff adding to our enjoyment. The two bottles of Unti Sangiovese didn't hurt either and paired wonderfully with the perfectly cooked steaks and pork chop that we enjoyed. The focaccia was a nice addition as well. The chocolate and peanut butter dessert was beautiful and tasty and the apple bread pudding suffered in comparison. Our outdoor table was sheltered from the slight breeze and warmed by a nearby heat lamp and the live jazz was playing in the nearby courtyard on a Saturday night added to the ambience. Wonderful wonderful read more

Enjoyed a drink at the bar with Jess. Great vibe and excellent service. We're coming back tonight to try dinner.

My husband and I had our wedding reception dinner at Hotel Healdsburg, with the cocktail hour and four course dinner prepared by dry Creek kitchen. All of our guests said it was the best wedding food they had ever had! Separately, my husband and I went to rock Creek kitchen three months later. The weight staff was very attentive, our server was knowledgeable, and the oysters as well as scallops impeccably done. read more

Pricey, great service, fixed price so stick to what you like. Great if over welcoming wine selection. Sea food over steak would be my choice should we return. read more

Had a Christmas Eve dinner here with friends. Thanking all of the staff for making it special for us. Perfect service and chef's new menu terrific. Try the duck! read more

We dined here on Monday, the first day back with indoor dining. We started with a wonderful bottle suggestion from staff. A Pinot Noir by Tongue Dancer wines. My best friend and I both wanted red meat so this paired nicely. Cast iron focaccia was delightful. Wild mushroom tart was our first course. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and there was lots of them which made me happy. The crust of the tart however, was slightly over cooked, making it hard to cut. My friend went with the burger. She ordered medium-well and she was happy with it. The shredded lettuce threw me off. Why not put a fresh piece of whole leaf lettuce? Shredded lettuce oxidizes and reminds me of Sysco fast food burgers. I ordered the rib eye. Anything over medium rare is over cooked. My steak came out at medium. This cut should be juicy and slightly fatty. Unfortunately it was not. The charred broccoli and green onion was ok. The "rice cake" did not belong on this plate at all. It was boring, crunchy and bland. Same texture as the only vegetables on the plate. There was about a teaspoon of a very very light green sauce. This was good but I wish there had been more of it. There should have been a potato of some sort. Maybe a purée to match the steak. Something more hearty than a white rice cake. It was all crunch, no cream. Definitely a texture clash. I felt ripped off for that 60 dollar plate. Being the most expensive item on the menu, I should be impressed. I was not:( For dessert we ordered the earl grey creme brûlée and it may be the best CB I've ever had. We also went with the baked Alaska. That too, was great. We finished with two espresso martinis. These were delightful. The foam stayed with the drink until the very end. It never went flat. This was achieved because your bartender used plenty of ice, which I LOVE. Our service was great and everyone was friendly. We tip big because covid is a jerk and my friend and I could be loud at times:) New chef came out to visit and seemed super nice;) We enjoyed our time catching up and sipping wine. My expectations were a bit higher for this place because we have such great access to meat and vegetables in this area. I hope to return in the summer for peak vegetables and perfectly cooked meat. read more

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The Food was amazing. The service was outstanding and ambience was a perfect setting for a dinner date. read more

We came here for a 50th birthday party. We had a prefix meal we had agreed upon ahead of time. Our reservation was for 7p. There were 17 of us and we had a private dining area. It took us over 25 minutes to get our first drink and then over an hour before we were served with our first course at 825. The first course was good, but nothing extraordinary or special. It took so long that the owner was generous enough to share a bottle of white wine (amongst 15 of us), because of the extraordinary delays. The third course was supposed to be a fillet mignon for me, which arrived well done when I had ordered it medium rare as any good steak should be cooked. There was no pink I could identify even in the center of the steak after cutting it in half (even looking with a flashlight). Then, when I brought this to the waiters attention, she replied with "I can see some pink in the very middle". No apology for the fact that we had been there for nearly two hours before receiving our entrées and the fact that my steak was completely over cooked. I asked for a new one and some twenty five minutes later it arrived, still beating and bleeding, A LONG TIME LATER- after the rest of the table was nearly done with desert. This is after we ordered two bottles of wine for a cool $600 (of which they added 20% gratuity to, Despite the fact that the server only came around to open it and pour the initial taste- never to return again, to pour a glass and not to return except after I was finally able to flag a server down to say my overcooked steak didn't look that overcooked. We had paid $180 per person (to include tip) with no drinks for this disastrous experience. The service was awful. We were constantly getting up to ask for basic things. Like a steak knife for example..... When we returned from this trip the host reached out to the owner to discuss our horrible experience and suggested the best way to rectify it would be to take care of the $450 bar tab for our cocktails. They refused. We were all floored. A table full of c suite execs and lawyers and business owners - how is this place still in business? After far too much time back and forth they finally offered a four person dinner for whoever returned, knowing full well none of us live nearby and none of us would want to roll the dice on this place again after their response (terrible service that day and following) to our very reasonable offer of compromise. What a disappointment. I would give zero stars if that was an option. read more

Consistently one of the top spots in Healdsburg! Dry Creek Kitchen never fails us. We've tried quite a few good spots in this remarkable foodie town from high-flying Barn Diva to democratically delicious KinSmoke, but always seem to circle back here and remark at how this spot never loses its spark. One of the more delicious meals and refined services experiences in town. Most recent visit was 2018 Mother's Day weekend for a family meal that was really terrific from food to service. Our starters included heavenly seared foie and rich handmade gnocchi. Their wine offerings are remarkable (they have some of my favorite local red bottles here, including cult-favorites A. Raffaneli, Rochioli & Seghesio) which match up with perfectly with their generous mains. This visit we enjoyed the roast lamb , salmon and filet mignon. Service here is careful, thoughtful and attentive. read more

What an amazing evening at DCK in every way! With advance request, Chef Shane prepared a 5-course vegan tasting menu, including a special dessert created by Taylor, the pastry chef. Every course was creative, beautiful, and delicious with fabulous wines. GM Dan's hospitality was professional yet down to earth, making the evening feel extra special. The service by Courtney and the rest of the team was attentive without being intrusive, and the dining room exudes wine county elegance - lovely and relaxed at the same time. For all these reasons, DCK is absolutely my favorite restaurant in the area. read more

Enjoy their variety of price fix dinners in 3 to 5 course options. Recently had a deliciously tender New York steak, Salmon dinner & fabulous desserts. Here are pics of salad, appetizers as well. Always great service, ambience & menu choices. Thank you to culinary team. read more

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My husband and I wanted to try the Sonoma Neighbor Menu on Thursday night. We love the ambiance of outdoor dining, which was perfect. We each decided to have one of each of the salad, entree and dessert and shared them all. The presentation, creativity and flavors were fabulous! Our waiter, Brian, was helpful with our wine selections. We all shared out culinary experiences, which was fun. He was very professional, but down to earth. We really enjoyed talking to him. He is an experienced waiter and it showed. We enjoyed out interaction with the bus boys. One was from Peru and one from Guatemala. They were so professional, well mannered and attentive to our table. So sweet both of them. We also enjoyed talking to Trevor, with the beautiful black wavy hair and great smile. All the staff were lovely and top notch! We enjoyed our experience very much and will recommend Dry Creek Kitchen to our friends. We will be back! Thank you for a lovely dining experience. Lynn S. read more

Dry Creek Kitchen - Lynn and Daniel S. - New American Near Me - Healdsburg, California

The ambiance is elegance personified! If you like to feel that you are special by the surround that your seated in this is the place. I've eaten in most high end restaurants in Sonoma and none come close. Adam our waiter was a new level of wait staff with Westin's assistance our utensils, plates and glassware where flawlessly transitioned between courses. Adam with the conductor and the five course epicurean adventure was the symphony. Not only did he describe in detail the ingredients of each dish but gave us clues of what subtle tastes we might expect. The anticipation was only surpassed by the consumption. We wanted to experience the full arsenal of chefs Charley and Shane by participated in the five course fix menu. A delight from the shiitake mushrooms delicately sliced and placed atop a thin layer of miso broth through precious petite pillow sweet potato stuffed pasta, scallops drizzled with a subtle vanilla extract, duck breast floating in a picturesque melding of delicate sauces finished with a jus, melt in you mouth beef sirloin to an assortment of desserts fit for French aristocracy. In my view a culinary experience of a lifetime. read more

We stayed at Hotel Healdsburg for the weekend and decided to book Dry Creek Kitchen for our holiday/Valentine's getaway. I couldn't thank the staff enough for making the night so special! The place was fully packed but we got seated in a nice warm, half opened area. I got the NY Wagyu with a Cab and my boyfriend got the Duck Breast with Pino. Overall it was a little pricey but worth the service. Candle light dinner, location, service, tastings - all wonderful 4+ stars! read more

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Very good, lovely meal with impeccable service. Scallops were cooked to perfection. Risotto was good with perfect brown butter sauce. We all enjoyed our dinner very much. read more

BEST evening out!!! As if Dry Creek Kitchen could get any better, it just did. Their new chef super charged the menu and created an absolutely fabulous new experience! Hands-down, Dry Creek has the most beautiful dining room in town, particularly after their elegant remodel. But Dry Creek's magic glitter is their GM, Dan Prentiss, who makes sure that every single diner is treated like a jewel. His personal consideration, and gracious welcome makes everyone feel at home each and every time we bring our guests, further setting this restaurant apart from other good meals in town. Dry Creek Kitchen is without question the full Monty and it is why we return time after time, year after year ... it always exceeds expectations!!! read more

The return of Chef Shane to Healdsburg has been a boon to this restaurant and re solidified its position as a great restaurant serving brilliant innovative Californian cuisine at its best! read more

Going out for dinner the first time after the covid nightmare has been as an overwhelming experience. Masks are worn when walking through, but dining at the table is a safe zone. The employees are doing the best to make even the most skiddish germ nazi feel warm and fuzzy. The silverware was sealed in a cute box. Beyond the safety measures.. the cuisine was divine. The King salmon was delectable. The presentation outstanding. Our server Bruce was articulate and attentive. The patio was completely charming. I'll be back soon! read more

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