Fodor's Expert Review Dry Creek Kitchen
$$$$
Healdsburg
Modern American
Chef Charlie Palmer's ultramodern restaurant—pastel walls, soft lighting, contemporary artworks, and a gently vaulted ceiling meant to evoke a wine cave—enchants diners with clever combinations of flavors and textures in dishes based on seasonal, often local ingredients. Summer might bring a warm local peaches-and-beets appetizer with carrot-top pesto, with similar complexity achieved in late-fall main courses like Sonoma lamb loin with crispy lamb bisteeya (lamb in a flaky pastry).
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Sophisticated cuisine and atmosphere
- No corkage fee on Sonoma County wines
- Sophisticated cuisine
- Chef's tasting menu
- No corkage fee (two bottles max) on wines from Sonoma County vineyards
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No lunch