Where To Eat, Sip, And Stay In Healdsburg For Father's Day Weekend

Forbes

05-06-2025

h2hotel exterior
This Father's Day, skip the backyard routine and treat him to something worth toasting. Consider a trip to Healdsburg, a small Sonoma town with big culinary energy, where great food, wine, and a slower pace come naturally. From bocce tournaments and Porterhouse dinners to natural wine and hot dogs in the vines, here's how to make the weekend feel truly special.
h2hotel interior
This design-forward, eco-conscious stay at h2hotel puts you in the heart of downtown Healdsburg, steps from some of the region's best restaurants, tasting rooms, and coffee shops. Rooms feature private balconies or patios, and the property includes a pool and complimentary bikes. On-site, Spoonbar offers a modern take on California Mediterranean cuisine, with a market-driven menu and acclaimed cocktails in a stylish, open-air setting. It's a walkable, wine country home base and a solid way to treat Dad to a well-poured drink and a proper meal.
Skip the hotel breakfast and surprise Dad with a pastry run to Quail & Condor, one of the country's most acclaimed bakeries. Enjoy buttery kouign-amann, flaky seasonal galettes, and pillowy sourdough loaves made in small batches. It's the kind of breakfast that sets the tone for Father's Day — and yes, you should get there early before the best bites sell out.
Bone-in Ribeye Dry Creek Kitchen
Hotel Healdsburg is leaning into the festive side of Father's Day with a Hawaiian-style dinner by Chef Mateo Granados and live jazz in the hotel's garden courtyard as part of the Healdsburg Jazz Festival. Would dad rather have a steak? Just steps away, Dry Creek Kitchen is offering a Father's Day-only special: a 32oz Flannery Beef bone-in ribeye for two, dry-aged for 28 days and served with grilled Delta asparagus, potato gratin, and horseradish beurre blanc crouton. It's available as a $35 supplement to their $83 three-course dinner menu.
The Matheson rooftop R106
Didn't snag a reservation months ago? No problem—Healdsburg still has plenty of excellent options with openings for Father's Day. Try Barndiva for elevated Californian cuisine with rustic charm, or The Matheson for rooftop sushi and cocktails. For something new, Bistro Lagniappe just opened, serving wood-fired, French-inspired fare in a lively downtown setting. And Lo & Behold offers a vibrant atmosphere with global comfort food and cultivated cocktails, perfect for a festive Father's Day meal.
Orsi Family Vineyards aerial view
Orsi Family Vineyards is hosting a casual Father's Day bocce tournament on Sunday, June 15, with Italian-style sandwiches, estate wine, and plenty of lawn space for lounging. Your ticket includes lunch, dessert, a glass of wine, and entry into the tournament. It's a laidback, dog-friendly, come-hungry kind of afternoon, ideal for groups or families looking for something festive without the fuss.
Montage Healdsburg
If Dad's more into spirits than wine, Montage Healdsburg is offering special flights of tequila, whiskey, or beer at Scout Field Bar, plus Father's Day dinner specials at Hazel Hill. The highlight: a porterhouse steak grilled to perfection and served with vineyard views. It's elevated without being overdone, and just the right amount of indulgent.
Truett Hurst Winery
For a more laidback way to wrap the day, head to Truett Hurst Winery for their Father's Day edition of Summer Sundays. Expect vineyard views, live music, and gourmet hot dogs grilled by founders Phil & Sylvia Hurst. Pair it with a bold Zin and a lawn chair, no pretension, just a fun way to unwind with Dad.