Your stay at our luxury Healdsburg inn extends beyond our door to the wonderful dining options in Sonoma County. We are privileged to have some terrific restaurants in the Healdsburg area, however they are small and book up quickly. To assist you in making your decision please accept the following critique offered by Steve and Cathi which is based on their 30 years experience in the food service and hospitality industry, and their personal experiences while dining at these wonderful wine country restaurants. They know that it takes more than just “good” food to make the experience a success!

Cena Luna, 241 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg (707-433-6000); Authentic Italian restaurant in downtown Dinner only Tues-Sat.

Dry Creek Kitchen, 317 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg (707-431-0330); Owned by Charlie Palmer. Offers California wine country cuisine. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Mirepoix, 275 Windsor River Road, Windsor (707-838-0162); New American with a French influence. Open for lunch & dinner Tues-Sun. 11:30 am-9:00pm.

Madrona Manor Restaurant, 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg (707-433-6831); Elegant Old World Cuisine. Prix Fixe menu, full bar. 7 nights a week dinner only.

Santi, 21047 Geyserville Ave. Geyserville (707-857-1790); Old world authentic Italian. Open 7 days a week. Thursday – Sunday open for Lunch 11:30-2. Monday thru Friday Dinner 5:30-9:30pm and Saturday & Sunday 5- 9pm

Syrah, 205 5th Street, Santa Rosa (707-568-4002); California-French cuisine in a casual but elegant setting. Lunch Tues-Fri. 11:30-2:00, and Sat. from 12-2:30 pm; Dinner Tues-Sat. from 5:30 pm; Closed Sunday and Monday. Beer & Wine only.

Willi’s Seafood, 403 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg (707-433-9191); East coast oyster bar with Latin flare. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily at 11:30 am, except Tuesday.

Zin, 344 Center Street, Healdsburg (707-473-0946); New American style cuisine with an old fashioned flare; in a casual and fun setting. Their wine list includes over 75 different Zinfandels mostly all from local wineries; Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week. Lunch 11:30-2:00 and dinner from 5:30pm. Beer and Wine Only. Casual atmosphere.

Applewood Restaurant, 13555 Highway 116, Guerneville (707-869-9093); Fresh California cuisine set in an elegant dining room amongst the redwoods, outside seating seasonal. Expansive wine list, Wine Spectator award of excellence. Approx. 1/2 hour drive, but well worth it during spring and summer. Sun & Mon. menu authentic Italian only.

John Ash & Co., Barnes & River Road, Santa Rosa (707-527-7687); John Ash has developed his wine country cuisine for over 20 years using local products from local growers, resulting in a variety of new tastes and changing entrÈe’s. Dinner served 7 days/week beginning at 5:30; Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30-2:00 pm; CafÈ Menu mon.-fri. 2:30-5:30 pm; Sunday brunch 11-2:30. Full Bar.

Bistro Ralph, 109 Plaza Street, Healdsburg (707-433-1380); An upscale bistro on the plaza. Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30 am and on. Open Mon.-Sat. for Dinner. Beer, wine, and martini bar. Reservations suggested.

Cyrus, 29 Plaza Street, Healdsburg (707-433-3311); All reservations must be made on own by guest as Cyrus requires a credit card guarantee. A $1500.00 deposit for parties of 8 or more and must purchase the special dining room. All cancellations will require a $50.00 per person fee, “Special Occasion” restaurant. The menu features, contemporary luxury cuisine. Innovative prix menu with flexibility of selection. Dinner 5:30-:30 Open 7 days a week.

Sake O’, 505 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg (707-433-2669); A unique style of California and traditional Japanese cuisine. Open daily for lunch from 11:30-2:30 pm and dinner from 5:00-9:30 pm.

*The restaurant is open on that day for dinner.