The story
The Matheson is a contemporary American restaurant at 106 Matheson St. in Healdsburg, California, and it received a Michelin Recommended listing in 2026. The dining room sits under one historic roof with Roof 106, the rooftop restaurant above the Plaza.
Chef Dustin Valette's kitchen rebuilds the menu with each micro-season, so every dish is built around ingredients at their peak. The team sources from local farmers, ranchers, and artisans in the region. The cooking stays rooted in place while keeping a contemporary American approach to technique and presentation.
Eighty-eight rotating wines line The Wine Wall, poured by the taste, sip, or glass. Guests can build their own flight, follow one varietal across several vintages, or try rarer bottles. The program earned a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2022, and the selection mixes Sonoma producers with varietals from around the world.
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