Locally rooted & globally inspired

Healdsburg's Best New
Restaurants & Bars

Opening in mid-2025, Appellation Healdsburg promises to redefine dining in wine country. From Healdsburg’s newest rooftop restaurant and bar to a regionally-inspired signature restaurant, this is more than a place to eat—it’s a destination to savor. 

Helmed by master chef Charlie Palmer, whose influence on Sonoma County’s culinary landscape is legendary, expect a celebration of bold innovation and fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that honor Sonoma County’s rich culinary heritage.

Restaurants

Charlie Palmer Signature Restaurant
Charlie Palmer Signature Restaurant
For wanderers and winemakers, welcome to Chef Charlie Palmer's all-new restaurant, opening summer 2025.
Appellation Rooftop
Appellation Rooftop
For daydreamers and stargazers, introducing Healdsburg’s most iconic rooftop bar and restaurant.
The Pool & Spa
The Pool & Spa
For dreammakers and wellness explorers, indulge in relaxation and tranquility.
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The Appellation Dining Experience

Charlie Palmer
Master Chef
Charlie Palmer
Master chef, restaurateur, and hotel entrepreneur Charlie Palmer has garnered critical acclaim for his signature progressive American cuisine and unparalleled hospitality.
Throughout his celebrated career, Chef Palmer has opened numerous notable restaurants nationwide, including the Michelin-starred and acclaimed Aureole in Manhattan.

Recognized as a culinary pioneer in Sonoma County, his eponymous Dry Creek Kitchen has been a cornerstone of Healdsburg's dining scene for over two decades. Now, as co-founder of Appellation, Chef Palmer brings his world-class culinary expertise to Appellation Healdsburg, redefining Sonoma County cuisine once again.
Thomas Bellec
Chief Culinary Director
Thomas Bellec
Chef Thomas Bellec, Chief Culinary Director at Appellation, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for local flavors to every dish.
Growing up in Brittany, France, his love for food was shaped by his family’s bakery and a coastal upbringing filled with fresh seafood.

After training at prestigious culinary schools and working in a Michelin-starred restaurant, Chef Bellec embarked on a 20-year journey with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and is an honoree of a Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Académie Culinaire de France.

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