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The Matheson, Healdsburg, CA
Award-winning

The Matheson

4.7
4.7
1027 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Lively
The Matheson in Healdsburg exudes a vibrant and welcoming vibe, where modern elegance meets a relaxed, California-casual atmosphere. The moment you step in, you’re warmly greeted and invited in to an effortless blend of sophistication with a sense of ease. The ambiance is thoughtfully curated, with natural light flooding the room by day and soft, intimate lighting setting the perfect tone by night.

Dining at The Matheson is more than just a meal; it’s an experience that lingers long after you’ve left. The combination of exceptional food, stellar service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere makes it a standout destination in Healdsburg, where every detail is designed to create an unforgettable experience.

Special Monday Menu:
Join us every Monday evening for a special Prime Dinner featuring Chef Nate Davis at the helm as he serves up a traditional prime rib dinner for guests to enjoy as part of a pre-fixe dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 723-1106
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nate Davis
  • Private party facilities
    We have several and beautiful spaces at The Matheson to host your event. To inquire, please share your information on the form below.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Healdsburg
  • Cross street
    Healdsburg Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Large Party Pre-Fixe Reservation 2024

    $121.22 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Let us cook for you. Take all the decision making out of your hands and put into the hands of our professional chef team. Your group will sit back and enjoy a 5-course chef's tasting menu ($90 per person) as their food option for the night. Dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated - please let us know in advance. Prepaid experiences are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
    Large Party Pre-Fixe Reservation 2024 Photo

What 1,027 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Hot spot

  • Wine Country

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Matheson in Healdsburg offers a vibrant dining experience with "flawless execution" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the distinctive wine wall, innovative dishes like the maitake mushrooms, and the chef's tasting menu. The ambience is lively, making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for foodies and wine enthusiasts alike.

1,027 Reviews
  1. Vanessa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the experience, the food and the service was supreme. I think the music could be turned down a bit. It was difficult to hear the waitress explain the dishes we were presented with.

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  2. Trong

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb work on the food. The ambience was great and the New Year’s Eve dinner was spectacular. We had come before for dinner here before and it was amazing already but wanted something extra special to celebrate my friends getting a new house and my birthday. This was such a wonderful night. The food wasn’t overly frivolous just a beautiful meld of hard work and dedication. My favorite dishes were the peking duck agnolotti, the Ahi wellington and the A5 wagyu entree.

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  3. Travis

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived 30 minutes early to be respectful since it was such a busy day with it being NYE and all. We got sat over thirty minutes after our reservation time which irritated me early on while seeing many other couples and groups be sat. It seems the Matheson was not prepared for the amount of time people would take on their prix fixe menu. Typically in a more organized restaurant you’d have one or two seating times so everyone starts and ends at the same time so this short of thing doesn’t happen. They tried to make it right with some free fries and a couple drinks but it was pretty irritating and sometimes it can feel personal. In any case, the food was good and overall my wife was happy.

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  4. Sally

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our New Year’s Eve dinner was the most outstanding we’ve had in a long time!!! The presentation of each course was stellar, and it tasted just as fabulous as it looked. We were amazed!!!!

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  5. Constance

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food and service. It was noisy but also it was NYE, so expected. Would love to dine there again.

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  6. Michelle

    VIP

    St. Louis

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing experience... food and wine pairings were awesome.

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  7. dale

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, wonderful service and a warm and welcoming venue.

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  8. J. Scott

    VIP

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, exquisite food. Highly recommend it.

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  9. Kristin

    New York City

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a fantastic dinner! Everything we had here was surprisingly innovative (look, Sonoma has great fresh local food but I don’t always expect it to be interesting or lean much past traditional Californian flavors). The Matheson had really unique flavor pairings that seemed both French and Asian influenced Service was great (checking in the host seemed a bit frazzled) Really loved this place

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  10. Robb

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were praying prior to our meal and the staff interrupted us to deliver drinks without apology - a little awareness would’ve been appreciated. However, the food was good overall. The squid ink and uni bucatini was satisfying but needed acidity or an herbal note to break up the monotony of the savory and unctuous notes in the dish. (Shiso or finely chopped rosemary would’ve been interesting if used sparingly). The skate was good, but a little over salted. The highlights were the fries and cucumber salad were delicious but probably not where the restaurant would like to make its mark.

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FAQs

The Matheson is rated 4.7 stars by 1027 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Matheson

106 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448-4108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Healdsburg Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Healdsburg
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nate Davis
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 723-1106
  • Private party facilities
    We have several and beautiful spaces at The Matheson to host your event. To inquire, please share your information on the form below.
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