Bruce O.
Yelp
Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar, Healdsberg, CA - September 3, 2023
This was the last non-travel day of a month long trip that went through three western states that included traveling to high deserts, lush green pine and redwood forests, magnificent waterfalls, rushing rivers, serene blue lakes, jagged cliff rock island ocean coastlines, and of course sumptuous red and white wine vineyards, and included stops at multiple eateries, bakeries, breweries, wineries, and shops.
We were in wind down mode before completing the final three-hour leg of our journey the following day, so we decided to take it easy and take in all the beauty and charm of Downtown Healdsberg, which was about a half hour drive south from where we were staying in Cloverdale.
After checking out a nearby bakery, home decoration store, a tea shop, book store, and dog supply store (where we bought a new leash for Fido), we landed once again at Willie's Seafood and Raw Bar. We've eaten here a few times over the years when we've been in the area, always for lunch.
They have indoor and shaded outdoor patio seating as well as a bar area. We arrived at about 1 pm without a reservation and only bar seating was available. No worries, the vibe here is great regardless of where you sit. We were seated quickly and given menus to look over. Our server, who was also one of the bartenders, was very friendly and attentive. We landed on a clam and garlic flat bread with bacon and green onions, and the grilled fish tacos with an avocado crème, pickled red onions, green chilis, and lime. We shared a half carafe of Martin Ray 2022 Rose wine.
Everything was delicious, and of course we'll be back! And next time we'll make reservations for dinner!