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The Matheson, Healdsburg, CA
Award-winning

The Matheson

4.6
4.6
1069 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (707) 723-1106
  • Website
    https://thematheson.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    106 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448-4108
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Healdsburg
  • Cross Street
    Healdsburg Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Large Party Pre-Fixe Reservation 2024

    USD 123.00 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 ($100 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

Menu

The Matheson's menu was last updated 2025-01-22.

Snacks

  • Osetra Caviar

    uni custard, rock shrimp, lardo toast

    • Milk Bread

      House butter, sea salt

      • Aguachile

        scallop + rock shrimp, brokaw, saltines

        • Pane Siciliano

          aged ham, chicory, fromage blanc

          • Frites

            green peppercorn aioli, house-spiced ketchup

            • Bone Marrow

              bacon jam, apple cider, ciabatta

              Garden

              • Cucumber

                shio koji, togarashi

                • Lettuces

                  black walnut, pink lady apple, pomegranate

                  • Burrata

                    persimmon, pecan, salametti, focaccia

                    • Broccoli

                      anchovy, saba

                      • Maitake Mushroom

                        house-kewpie, spicy sesame

                        Pasta

                        • Linguini

                          salsiccia picante, peppers + onions, ricotta

                          • Bucatini

                            XO sauce, squid ink, hokkaido uni

                            • Papardelle

                              rabbit en suga, shiitake, parmigiano-reggiano

                              Sea

                              • Sardine

                                boquerone caponata, calabrian chili, pine nut, focaccia

                                • Black Cod

                                  matsutake, sunchoke, yuzu kosho

                                  • Ahi

                                    celeriac, au poivre, baby carrot

                                    • Skate

                                      brown butter, caper, parsley, leek

                                      Land

                                      • Adobo

                                        marinated + roasted chicken, salsa macha, butternut

                                        • Matheson Burger

                                          estero gold, caramelized onion, garlic aioli, frites

                                          • Filet Mignon

                                            potato + brisket hash, black garlic chili, jidori egg

                                            • Lamb

                                              rack + braised shoulder, fregola, fennel, labne, lamb jus

                                              • Butcher Block

                                                parsnip, oyster mushroom, bone marrow bearnaise

                                                Last updated: 22 January 2025

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                                                What 1,069 people are saying

                                                The Matheson reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                4.6
                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.6Food
                                                • 4.7Service
                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                • 4.2Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • Wine Country

                                                  Innovative

                                                • Wine Country

                                                  Hot spot

                                                • Wine Country

                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                • Wine Country

                                                  Lively

                                                • Wine Country

                                                  Contemporary American

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                The Matheson offers an extraordinary culinary experience in Healdsburg, notable for its "impeccable service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "fantastic wine selection" and the opportunity to enjoy a "chef's tasting menu." The ambiance is both "beautiful and lively," making it a "must-visit" for special occasions.

                                                1,069 Reviews

                                                1. OpenTable Diner

                                                  Sacramento1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined today

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Rather than getting one main meal, the 4 of us split 4 small things and 4 entrees including the yummy New York. Fabulous meal, meat cooked to perfection

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                                                2. Andrea VIP

                                                  San Francisco51 reviews

                                                  1.0

                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                  2. Food 1
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  I really don’t like posting such negative reviews but I feel compelled since we spent a lot of money on a lousy meal. The lettuce salad sat on a bed of what tasted like just mayonnaise totally over done when the lettuces had a vinaigrette on them already. The “seared” ahi was not properly seared and had absolutely no taste. The carrots sat on a purée that was unidentifiable and cold. My husband’s burger was good but I watch the open kitchen as the fries sat under the warming light for quite a while waiting for the rest of the food. It was my birthday and I couldn’t find a dessert that tempted me whatsoever. Again, I’m sorry to have to post this but $150 later we should have been a little satisfied with the meal but unfortunately not. All glitz but no substance.

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                                                3. Elizabeth

                                                  Austin1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 6 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Husband and I came here on a Wednesday night for dinner. Decided to try the tasting menu with the wine pairing, one of us did the drinker and one of us did the thinker! Every single dish and wine pairing was absolutely divine!

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                                                4. Edward

                                                  San Francisco1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 5 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Exquisite food expertly served. Pleasant atmosphere

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                                                5. Domin

                                                  San Francisco2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 3 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  The Restaurant Week menu was fantastic. The food was top notch as was the service. Definitely going back to try the regular menu.

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                                                6. Patricia

                                                  San Francisco5 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 3 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Food was delicious. Service was outstanding. Highly recommended. Noisy

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                                                7. Tina

                                                  San Francisco1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Had a wonderful meal to celebrate our anniversary during restaurant week. The host greeted us with “Happy anniversary” and the staff signed an anniversary card which was given to us upon seating. A very special touch. Our waitress Yvette had a bubbly personality and was very attentive. We were treated to a glass of sparkling wine to start off our anniversary dinner. The dinner was awesome. Linguine carbonara was excellent as was the main pork chop dish. Both desserts (lemon cheesecake and chocolate bar) were divine and specially marked with “happy anniversary”. The Matheson really made our anniversary dinner special.

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                                                8. Bob VIP

                                                  San Diego70 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 27 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Four of us chose the Chef’s selection, five courses and we added a wine pairing. Each course was excellent and they were small portions so it was good to get through the meal full but not stuffed. The wines were excellent selections and paired well with each course. Alll four of agreed that every course was excellent. The service was friendly and good with appropriate timing between courses. All in all we agreed that it was one of the best meals we have had.

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                                                9. Jana VIP

                                                  San Francisco93 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 27 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We went during Sonoma Restaurant week and we had both versions of the menu. So good! Especially the pork chop! Yum!

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                                                10. Claudia VIP

                                                  San Francisco12 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on 25 February 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Always a spectacular experience. Food is thoughtful and textured, service is attentive and professional. Fun and fabulous!

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                                                FAQs

                                                The Matheson is rated 4.6 stars by 1069 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                Make a booking

                                                2 people
                                                7:00 pm
                                                Booked 27 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
                                                • Area
                                                  Healdsburg
                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                  Bar Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:00 Happy Hour Daily 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–20:00
                                                • Price
                                                  $50 and over
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Contemporary American, Californian, Cocktail Bar
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Casual Dining
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Casual Dress
                                                • Parking details
                                                  Private Parking
                                                • Payment Options
                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive Chef
                                                  Nate Davis
                                                • Additional
                                                  Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                • Website
                                                  https://thematheson.com/
                                                • 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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