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.
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nate Davis
Experiences
Large Party Pre-Fixe Reservation 2024
US$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.
Popular dishes
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
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
4.3Value
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.
1,072 Reviews
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Annette
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Service with Yvette was great!
A little noisy, music too loud to have a conversation.
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Thomas VIP
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Butcher block special last night was a Wagyu New York strip steak. Best steak I’ve ever had! The salad was delicious, the Ahi tuna was also really good, and the cappuccino was perfect.
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Stephen VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Zadie was exceptional!! The crab linguini is delicious!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Andrea VIP
San Francisco51 reviews
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 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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Elizabeth
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Edward
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Exquisite food expertly served. Pleasant atmosphere
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Domin
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Patricia
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Service was outstanding. Highly recommended. Noisy
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Tina
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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FAQs
The Matheson is rated 4.6 stars by 1072 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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
