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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   I’ve been to chalkboard many times, though not for the last few years, and I fear the quality has gone down quite a bit. A few items we ordered were outstanding, the rest was pretty underwhelming. Service was very slow, our plates were dirty before we used them and we had to ask for replacements. Overall, disappointing experience. I won’t be going back for quite a while.

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   Jeet

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

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   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Visiting Healdsburg at least once every year for over 15 years we can say without any hesitation that the food at Chalkboard was the worst. Polenta was not seasoned, ribs lacked flavor, pasta was pathetic. Tiramisu was too dense and dry. There is not much positive to write down. Stay away from Chalkboard !!!!

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   ronanw

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Got the $36 steak with potatoes. Steak was overcooked. Portions were small. Everything else was ok. Waiter was a bit odd. Would not recommend this restaurant Also the beer was only in cans and very limited RW. San Rafael

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   Sunnyday

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Overall, our experience was good. Service was great. Ambience was good, but the porch light strings seem to be a hazard, and the warming fans (great to have) were very close to coats and also seemed like a hazard. Maybe a few oscillating heaters would be a better option so close to clothing? Our seafood risotto was very salty and the shrimp and pasta was both plain and skimpy on small shrimp. My coq au vin looked very dried out, but it was tasty. Your beet salad was excellent. We also had two poached apples, but it seemed like it was only a few slices of apple, not even half an apple. Overall, our experience was good, but for the price, not overwhelmed by the quality. We had a great time, though. Thanks for reading. We love coming to Healdsburg and are Chalk Hill members, so hoping to return soon. Maybe it was just an off night for a Saturday. Harper Wong

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   PopsOFG

   Kansas City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 16, 2023

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   All of the food was excellent with 3out of exceptional.

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   Steve

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 16, 2023

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   The four of us in our party were a little disappointed in the food at Chalk Board. We've been to Healdsburg many times and enjoyed many of the good restaurants around town and thought we'd try something new. Although the ambiance was good and the service very nice, the meals we ordered left a little to be desired. Three of us had the Halibut and none of us would order it again. It was lacking on flavor , even with the hollandaise on top. The other in the party ordered the Chicken and it was average, though on the menu it sounded very tasty.

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 16, 2023

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   Love that locals’ night, Kayla was awesome as was the rest of the staff, steak was awesome and don’t miss the maple Crème Brûlée!

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   StellaK

   Central Coast

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

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   I am so happy that the gals at Optima Winery recommended this amazing restaurant. We started with one of their signature cocktails, the Baby Bailey. Absolute perfection in a glass. By far the BEST cocktail we have out at a restaurant in years. The bartender, Aaron, was upbeat and personable and made our experience wonderful. Megan K, our server, was fantastic too! She was cheerful and knowledgeable of all of the items on the menu. Megan made some excellent recommendations that we ended up ordering. Our favorite starter was the pork belly biscuits. DELICIOUS! Our favorite entree was the seafood risotto. The dish was packed with shrimp and had phenomenal flavor. We will definitely be back soon!

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   MaureenD

   Sacramento

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 11, 2023

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   Service was great. Food was mediocre. Calamari — bland, nothing more than you’d get anywhere else. Salad also bland despite description. Entrees fine but not fabulous.

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    sgoodnick

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

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    We had an excellent meal at Chalkboard and thoroughly enjoyed Chef Hugh Dyer's innovative and exquisitely executed menu. In particular, we started with a special raw scallop appetizer and the Pork Belly Biscuits, then moved on to a savory French Onion Soup and New England Clam Chowder. For our main course we had the Porcini Gigli and the Rigitoni with Octopus. Both entrees were delicious, balanced, and perfectly sized. The rigitoni had been freshly made by Chef Hugh that afternoon. For dessert we shared the Maple Cream Brulee and a sampling of Hugh's freshly made ice creams. All of the dishes felt embued with a genuine love of the ingredients being skillfully combined. The atmosphere of the Chalkboard was relaxed, comfortable, and amiable. The noise level was low enough to support enjoyable conversation. All in all, a delightful experience. Highly recommended.

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    Judy

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

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    It was a 5:30 mid week reservation, so the restaurant was quiet. The dinner was delicious-Brussel sprouts, beet salad and steak shared and more than enuf for 2.

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    CarleneA

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

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    We were surprised to be so disappointed by our experience at Chalk Board. All the reviews were so positive! Yet our food experience was not good. The Crudo featured hamachi. The fish had great flavor but it was overpowered by the large French fry-cut apple slaw. And there was so much apple slaw that one would think it was the feature of the dish rather than the fish. Okay, that’s not so bad. What’s next? The French onion soup. Oye! All I tasted was vinegar. Just a forward acidic flavor, and that’s it. No depth. Did the head chef taste taste this soup? I can’t believe it passed muster. My pork chop entree was over cooked so it was dry and chewy, and I didn’t even detect salt and pepper seasoning. I sent it back. My boyfriends seafood risotto tasted strangely sweet. Then he told me the menu listed relish as an ingredient. Why would anyone do that? And the scallop on top was over cooked and chewy. He sent it back. The server and manager were extremely gracious and apologetic, and took all the food off the bill, which was great. I just can’t believe that our experience was unique when everything was SO off.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

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    The food is not worth the price. Why are steaks served in a sauce bowl in basically a saucy soup? Just grill the steak…

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    Marc

    Detroit

    23 reviews

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    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

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    The outdoor dining was warm and comfortable. The food was average at best. My dinner lacked seasoning and was overcooked. The appetizer was oily My wife’s dinner was bland

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    FoodieH

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

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    Food was ok, was expecting better from the reviews online. Tried the pork belly biscuits, they had an off flavor and biscuit was dry. The pork chop was dry and the pasta with duck confit wasn't impressive. The best thing was the side of Brussel sprouts, but even they seemed oily. Thankfully we had a decent old fashioned to wash it down. Disappointing birthday dinner celebration.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

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    Birthday. Very cold outside

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

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    Ate outside, looked better inside since it was raining. Covered, but drafty and noisy.

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    ChaR

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

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    Sonoma County Restaurant Week was a great deal. Food was very good, service was great. Nice room and atmosphere.

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    Carlos

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

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    great food & service as well as a complete wine list and cocktails. Local favorite!

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    Eatfirst

    San Francisco

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

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    Really enjoyed the crudo of the day , kumquat & celery root salad, fried chicken and pasta. The one pretty big mistake, in my opinion, was that they brought out my husband's entree while he was still finishing the salad and I had to wait for my entree for several minutes. Someone wasn't paying attention. Will give it another try since the food was so good.

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    ChrisP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

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    great food excellent service

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    JohnA

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

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    All of the dishes we ordered were very well prepared and delicious. The menu provided a great selection and variety to choose from. The service was good overall but there were times when we did not see the waitress for an unexpectedly long time.

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    CelaPeter

    Portland

    41 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

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    We had high hopes for our dinner, but it was such a disappointment. I wanted to start with the onion soup, but when it arrived, the cheese wasn’t even melted so I just canceled I should’ve known that we wouldn’t be happy with what came next The pasta was al dente, but the sauce lacked any characteristics that would make it memorable. We started with the sliders, which were very tasty, and the fried chicken was delicious as was the slaw, but when balanced against the pasta’s, the overall impression about dinner was less than positive.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

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    Really enjoyable!

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    Lesley

    Isle of Wight

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

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    Lovely staff, attentive and extremely prompt service. But we really didn’t think any of the meals were special for the price - fried chicken, pasta and fish - and to be honest I thought the addition of lemon to the pasta made the dish too tart.

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    ArletteC

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

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    My boyfriend date night.

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    Jeff

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

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    The service was fantastic but the food was extremely underwhelming and lacking in flavor. The $12 small cup of French onion soup was extra small; the halibut was flavorless and the hollandaise was literally an egg yolk; the cassoulet was also void of flavor and the duck confit was super dry. The drinks were acceptable and the one we didn’t like they switched out.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

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    Amazing food. Great service. Will definitely be back.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

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    A little disappointing. I remember when everything on the menu was really good here. Nothing at all ventured above average this time. Coulda stayed home.

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    Nanette

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

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    Very pretty spot, great bar and cocktails. Our server at the table was so so. We observed other table a with bread and butter, we weren’t offered any. We shared 2 pasta dishes, very good but it needed pepper which we requested. The pepper mill was dropped off at our table. Not great service for the prices.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

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    Outstanding pasta and fried chicken

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

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    Most underrated spot in Healdsburg. Imaginative, perfectly balanced, absolutely delicious food. Not a bad bite - will definitely be back!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

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    Wonderful evening.

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    MarinDiner2020

    San Francisco

    138 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    138 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    Inedible food was served to us on New Year’s Day. This was surprising and disappointing coming from a kitchen that has always served delicious food. The undercooked dough on the $15 sticky bun was drenched in a sugar/butter mixture that was barely heated through. It certainly wasn’t caramel. My roast pork hash ($30) was cold, bland and sat in a pool of grease. My husband’s eggs Benedict was the worst dish of the three. Slim disks of mushy dough were topped with shaved Canadian bacon and topped with an ice-cold poached egg. The watery Hollandaise ran over the top of this mess. Every component of his dish was either cold or room temperature. It seemed very clear that the elements of our dishes were made ahead and someone was supposed to warm them up. Yuck! How can this come from the same kitchen that normally servers fluffy biscuits with pork belly, perfectly seasoned fried chicken and the best desserts in town? On the plus side, our server comped our mostly uneaten meal when we explained that there were serious problems with the quality/preparation of the food. However, it was obvious that no one was paying attention in the kitchen and the experience overall was disappointing.

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    danay

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    The poached apple dessert was fantastic. My husband had the strip steak and it was perfect. Calamari is a great appetizer with light breading and a delicious aioli.

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    Glassgoddess

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    Food was not hot and very bland. Server seemed very inexperienced. Restaurant charges a whopping 24% gratuity! I did not see this until the bill came. Maybe it was posted somewhere but I didn’t see it. They did try and make it right but it was still very pricey and very mediocre. We used to love this place but we won’t be going back anytime soon.

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    riskybiz64

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

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    Service was prompt and attentive. Recommendation on “small plate” format ordering was appreciated. Pasta dishes perfectly al dente and wonderful flavor combinations. Beautiful room adjacent to a boutique hotel.

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    SARANCIO

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

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    The food and service were lovely. Everyone is friendly and experienced.

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    jnjmcpink

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

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    Very disappointed. My husband’s meal came out 15 minutes before my meal. The waiter was not familiar with the menu. Don’t think we will return anytime soon.

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    AnneB

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

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    Food was excellent, a bit noisy for our old ears, but that could depend on the evening. Great service. Definitely would go back.

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