Award-winning

The Matheson

4.6

1068 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 21 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 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
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

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

What 1,068 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.

1,068 Reviews

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Andrea VIP
San Francisco51 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kristi
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience. Service was excellent from the get go and the food was to die for. Hubby and I shared the Sunday prime rib dinner, frites, and a few glasses of Lichen Moonglow Pinot Noir. We will definitely be coming back.
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The Matheson is rated 4.6 stars by 1068 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

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 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

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.

The Matheson

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Large Party Pre-Fixe Reservation 2024

Maitake Mushroom

Burrata

Filet Mignon

Snacks

Osetra Caviar

Milk Bread

Aguachile

Pane Siciliano

Frites

Bone Marrow

Garden

Cucumber

Lettuces

Burrata

Broccoli

Maitake Mushroom

Pasta

Linguini

Bucatini

Papardelle

Sea

Sardine

Black Cod

Ahi

Skate

Land

Adobo

Matheson Burger

Filet Mignon

Lamb

Butcher Block

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