Bistro H - Healdsburg

We were just driving through and heard that good chow was to be had in Healdsburg. It's true. The crispy pork belly tacos were sublime. It's a good thing I don't live there, I'd be a weekly customer, if just for the pork belly tacos. The chocolate chunk banana bread pudding is insanely delicious. The service was great; everything we ate was scrumptious. We ate outside and the parade of nice people and cute dogs was a delight.

Small plates, big flavor. My mom and I walked in on a Saturday at 5:00pm and were immediately seated in the bar. It was a nice evening, so the outdoor dining was already full with reservations. The bar has a fun, girls-night-out vibe to it, but it's situated in the main walkway between the front dining area and the patio/bathrooms, so disclaimer that there is a constant flow of foot traffic just behind you. Willy's has an extensive wine and beverage menu along with small plates and raw bar. My mom doesn't do raw anything, so we stuck to the small plates and were very pleased with our order. In order of preference, we had: pan roasted shrimp with chives and garlic, grilled fish tacos with avocado crema and pickled onions, bacon-wrapped scallops and the French fries with Laura Chanel goat cheese ranch. I would repeat everything we ordered! The flavors are phenomenal and they are brought to the table as they are ready, so you can graze your way through each selection. I do recommend making a reservation if you prefer outdoor summer seating or dine at peak hours.

This is a great restaurant to go to for a leisurely lunch on a warm day. There is plenty of shaded outdoor seating and the food, while not amazing, is generally solid. The service was a bit spotty as it took a while to get our order in and our initial wait person swapped out with a second person halfway through the ordering process, not because her shift ended but for some unexplained reason, and our second person seemed quite new as she came off nervous and generally not very knowledgeable. We ordered some oysters raw and fried, raw clams, the crab cake, calamari, and artichoke. The raw shellfish were all quite fresh and delicious. For me, the calamari was the standout dish tender and perfectly fried calamari with a chili gremolata that was full of flavor. The crab cake was not terribly memorable. The fried buffalo oysters and artichokes are good add ons to any meal. Overall, Willi's is a solid choice if you are in the area looking for a meal in a relaxed ambiance.

Located just off the square. Everything we had was amazing. The lobster roll was phenomenal. Really enjoyed the uni and crab Mac n cheese. Although I could not appreciate the uni so I would think of it as crab Mac n cheese. That was the only somewhat disappointment. The cucumber martini was refreshing and perfect for a warm evening cocktail. Do not leave without trying the bread pudding and adding vanilla ice cream. It was truly amazing! Great service. Perfect for couples and groups and prices are reasonable for the excellent quality.

We recently enjoyed yet another incredible dining experience at Willi's Seafood, a beloved establishment that has been delighting customers for over a decade. The seafood options here are truly exceptional and worth every bite! Despite making a last-minute reservation, we found that the outdoor seating was completely occupied due to the beautiful weather. However, we opted to sit at the bar, which turned out to be a great choice. One of the standout features of Willies, particularly in Sonoma, is their impressive wine by the glass program. We were thrilled to discover that they offer a glass of Gary Ferrell Chardonnay for just $14! Additionally, they have a wide selection of other wines, such as Flowers, priced at $18 per glass. And if cocktails are more your style, they have a fantastic variety available for $14 each. So, be sure to come thirsty! To start our meal, we ordered the small seafood platter. The raw oysters and clams were incredibly fresh, and the fried clam strips were absolutely delicious. But the real star of the show was the clam chowder, which was a true highlight. It was so good that I could easily have had a few bowls of it! And as if that wasn't enough, we also tried the fish special, which was served tapa style and cost only $16. It was cooked to perfection and incredibly fresh. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. From the amazing seafood to the outstanding wine and cocktail selection, Willies is a must-visit for any food lover. You won't be disappointed!