Food- Excellent food. All ingredients are local and served fresh. We had to the steak tartar, crab…read moreroll, and chicken entree. Best tartar I have had. Beef was tender and perfectly seasoned. The crab and chicken entree were also great. The brick oven chicken was paired with the most delicious buttered beans I've ever had. If I lived in Napa I would 100% return. Ambiance- cute farmhouse fell perfect for any occasion. Service- excellent. Welcoming and accommodating.

2.5/5 stars Nothing…read morehurts quite like bringing family to a restaurant you've spent years hyping up. I've been coming to Farmstead over the years and it was one of my favorite recommendations for those visiting St. Helena. I've sent friends, family and out-of-town visitors here, often raving about how good it was. So when I took my immediate family to Farmstead a few weeks ago, I made a reservation, drove over 40+ minutes from the southern part of Napa Valley and genuinely looked forward to returning. Making reservation online was easy, parking is available (although it can feel like a competitive sport once everyone decides to arrive at the same time), the covered outdoor seating remains lovely, the barn transformed to a dining room with its high ceilings is still a beautiful space and the bathrooms were clean. Unfortunately, the food was simply didn't live up to what I remembered. We started with the cheddar biscuits with honey butter. I expected warm, tender biscuits. Instead each of the biscuits were surprisingly, almost as if they've been left in the oven a few minutes too long. The honey butter tried its best to salvage the situation, but was unsuccessful. We also ordered the fried eggplant which skipped right past golden brown and headed directly into "left in the fryer during a staff meeting" territory. For entrees, two of us ordered the steak frites. The cut of the day was a flank steak and we both ordered medium rare. Mine arrive firmly in the medium-well territory. It's disappointing when your steak lands two doneness levels above what you requested. A friend ordered the grass-fed cheeseburger medium. It also came out well beyond that point, dry and crumbly rather than juicy. He was expecting a burger. What showed up as something closer to a semi-palatable hockey puck. The wood-grilled heritage pork chop was probably the strongest dish at the table. At $52, however, we were expecting something memorable. It was fine. Perfectly acceptable. But "perfectly acceptable" isn't exactly the reaction you're hoping for at that price point. Dessert was a small bowl of stracciatella gelato. That's it. No wafer, no cookie, waffle cone shard, no sprig of mint or garnishment to make it feel finished. I can see wanting to accommodate dietary restriction like those who are gluten-free, but it would have been nice to have an optional accompaniment. We kept the drinks simple. Service was fine. Total bill came out to be about $330 for lunch with tip. What stood out wasn't the cost, but the lack of excitement or something being memorable. You're dining at a popular restaurant in Napa Valley, you're going to be paying a premium. At our table, nobody was particularly excited about the meal they had or interested in taking home any leftovers. Maybe it was an off day. Maybe nostalgia elevated my memories beyond reality. Whatever the reason, this experience felt very different from the Farmstead I've enthusiastically recommended over the years. The restaurant was very busy with a steady stream of people coming through the entire time while we were there, so clearly plenty of diners continue to enjoy it. But based on this visit, I don't see myself recommending it the way I once did. I'm just one customer. Still, this was a disappointing return to what had long been one of my favorites in St. Helena.

Stopped by on a holiday morning for brunch and it was pretty lively! Because of the number of ppl,…read morewe had to do a short wait but were seated quickly because we accepted a table outside. Service was great and our waitstaff were incredibly kind and attentive. I shared the empanada for an appetizer, and it was so delicious! The chimichurri was amazing and it was one of the best empanadas Ive had :) I do wish we got two for the price ($12), but I'm glad I tried it. For my main, I ordered the chilaquiles since I have been craving them. They're not your typical salsa verde chilaquiles, esp w the scrambled egg and lack of salsa verde, but they're still great! I think I prefer a fried egg for my chilaquiles instead of scrambled, but if you are into scrambled eggs and ham, this would be a good option. Overall would come back if I'm in the area! The people are nice, the place is cute, and I enjoyed the food!

We came here for brunch on a Sunday and were immediately seated, which was great! Unfortunately, it…read moretook over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. And when it finally did arrive, our food was cold, which was disappointing after waiting that long. The bigger issue came when we paid our tab. Our waiter was able to split the bill into three, which we appreciated. One of my friends offered to cover the tip for the entire table on her portion of the bill. The waiter immediately told us that if she did that, the tip would only apply to the portion of the bill she was paying. I understand where the waiter was coming from, but I don't think the waiter understood what we were trying to do -- my friend was offering to cover the tip for the entire table, not just her portion. As each of us paid, the waiter watched us select our tip amount and repeatedly reminded us that we each needed to leave a tip. I understand wanting to make sure a tip is included, but the way it was handled made the situation feel uncomfortable and pressured. I've been to Gracie's Table multiple times and have always enjoyed coming here, so this was disappointing and definitely not my usual experience. Hopefully this was just a one-off, because I've had much better experiences here in the past.

We stopped here for brunch recently. We ordered the mini…read moredonuts, which were plentiful and so delicious! I had a watermelon lemonade, which was tasty and refreshing. I ordered the chicken and waffles, and wow, what a generous portion of chicken. The Chicken was delicious, too. As was the waffle. I forget what she ordered, but she enjoyed it, too. Service was very good. I would definitely come here again.

Talk about hidden gem. This place is hands down one of my favorite brunch spots in Napa. Every time…read moreI'm in town, I make a point to stop here because it never disappoints. The service is always warm and attentive, and the atmosphere hits that perfect balance of laid back and welcoming. My go to is the corned beef hash, which is more than good! It comes with two perfectly poached eggs, corned beef, with spinach and hits the spot everytime. And, you cannot miss their famous donuts tossed in cinnamon sugar. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal in Napa!

I've only ordered to go from this place and have tried the chorizo omelette and huevos rancheros…read moreAs well as the brunch burger on a separate occasion I loved everything I tried, especially the brunch burger and Huevos rancheros I know this place has been another business before right next to a liquor store with some minimal outdoor seating and a café vibe inside It's a little on the outskirts of inner downtown towards Fuller Park (nice place to take a walk after your meal) Will definitely come soon to try out the place in real life

Busy for breakfast. Great options. I appreciate they have lunch all day too. We liked everything we…read moretried. Got dessert and that was great too. The coffee could be better. You order at the counter and you sit down with a number, they bring your food to you.

Kitchen Door ended up being one of our favorite meals in downtown Napa. The vibe was relaxed but…read morestill lively and family friendly. We ordered the Pad Thai, and it was packed with flavor with just the right mix of sweet, savory, and tangy. The teriyaki wings were a real highlight crispy, tender, and full of flavor. Our kids loved the wings and white sauce pasta. The chicken breast with mashed potatoes was cooked perfectly and really delicious too. The service was friendly and attentive without ever feeling rushed, and the staff had some great recommendations for both food and drinks. It's a great spot whether you're stopping in for lunch, happy hour, or a casual dinner after exploring downtown Napa. We'd definitely come back the next time we're in town!

My partner was skilled at finding delicious restaurants in the area and we checked this place out…read more I had never actually checked out this quaint downtown area before until this visit so it was pleasant to walk around to see all the tasting rooms along with the bookstores and other pleasant shops. We came in right before the restaurant filled out at 10am and got the shakshuka along with a burger and fries. Everything was made perfectly and so flavorful. The chefs certainly have a skill for optimal taste and cooking as that was the best meal of the weekend. The server was so attentive and sweet too! We always had our water refilled and several friendly workers asked us about our triathlon experience. Very sweet people!

Came here for dinner Very cute spot. Love the ambiance…read moreHad the shrimp appetizer (absolutely phenomenal) and the burrata (so good!) To drink I had the one with the "Bee" in the name and it has elderflower in it. Omg it was so amazingly delicious!! To eat I had the seafood fettuccine pasta, comes with salmon. It tasted a bit more "lemony" than expected but otherwise delicious and "FRESH" Overall great experience. Will 100% be back

A friend and I went here last week for dinner while visiting Napa. Upon walking into the space, it…read morewas beautiful and cozy. It was very Napa! I loved the ambiance the space. We sat near the fireplace in the open patio area. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. We ordered the Stone fruit salad and the Caesar salad along with the Chicken Piccata and Asian sticky ribs. The food was good and came out quick. The ribs were meaty and it came with crispy fries. The chicken piccata was a crowd pleaser as well. Overall great for dinner and date night!

We had a great dinner at Napkins with a party of six and were seated outside on the patio…read more I was a little disappointed by the limited selection of red wines available by the glass, especially since I really wanted a glass with dinner. They did have several nice bottles to choose from, though. Our waiter was very friendly, attentive, and took great care of our table. We started with the pastry appetizer and the mushroom arancini balls. Both were good, but neither was anything that completely blew us away. My husband and I both ordered the halibut, and it was fantastic. The portions were generous, the fish was incredibly flavorful, and we both absolutely loved it. Everyone else at our table was also very pleased with their meals. The only unpleasant part of the evening was not really the restaurant's fault. The people seated next to us kept putting their small dogs on the table and allowing them to eat off their plates and lick the table. I have dogs and fully support bringing them along to dog-friendly restaurants, but that felt very unsanitary. I do think someone from the restaurant should have asked them to stop, although I'll give the staff the benefit of the doubt that they may not have seen it. Overall, we had a really great experience and would definitely recommend Napkins. I'd give it a solid 4.5 stars!

TLDR: Super attentive service in an adorable classy space. Instagram worthy drinks but food…read morecould've used a bit more attention Our waiter was the sweetest guy. He told us about the specials and I took him up on the special: shrimp ravioli in lobster sauce. Sadly, it was very bland and lacked the "lobster" flavor in the thick sauce. The drinks were awesome. Totally recommend the drinks: Midnight in Italy and Fume Midnight in Italy was basically a very well served Manhattan. But it was gloriously served. Giant cube ice cube, really lovely rye whiskey and the perfect orange garnish that added to the senses as you sipped Fume arrived in a light fixture like glass box that you open to retrieve your drink. It's filled with smoke to add to the drink's experience. My hands smelled like smoke hours after the dinner. The drink was tasty. The grilled pineapple was tasty. But it was more showy than tasty. Baker brie was insanely delish. It was the best baked Brie I had. Perfectly balanced with the honey and pistachio. The iceberg wedge salad was as you would've expected. Decent sized Maybe we didn't ordered the dishes that they were most popular for so I was disappointed. Will have to come back and try another round. Especially for the drinks.

I love love love this place. My only gripe is that parking can be an ordeal. If you figure that…read morepart out, there are some good burgers and seasonal dishes and drinks awaiting you. There is inside and outside dining and its good for groups. The line can be out the door but it is well worth the wait.

This place was incredible. I really liked the whole setup. I was able to sit outside and enjoy the…read moreNapa weather, and the inside had that classic diner feel. The place was packed when we went, and there was so much energy. People coming in and out, tables full, and that constant sound of food being made in the background. The staff were really nice, and the food was even better. I ordered the California Burger with Gruyere cheese, bacon, arugula, balsamic caramelized onions, and a fried egg on top. And wow. From the first bite, I was sold. The beef was juicy and had that nice grilled flavor, the Gruyere added this creamy, slightly nutty taste. While the rich sweetness of the caramelized onions introduced an entirely new layer of flavor to the dish. Then the fried egg, once the yolk broke, everything came together. Buttery, salty, sweet, smoky, all at once. Every bite was messy, but honestly, that was part of the fun.

Went here for burgers from Butters Burgers and beer and enjoyed all of it!…read more The area to order food was separate than the beer and I got the food, and my partner ordered the beer. There was plenty of places to sit inside and lots of open air as well as outdoor seating in a parklet and along the side of the building. Both the beers my partner and I wanted were tapped out (or were member beers) and the bartender suggested two others and they were really delicious. I had the Saison, which were the flavors I was looking for. My partner god the Florid and Horrid and really liked it a lot, so big thanks do the bartender for being friendly and suggesting some great beers. The impossible smash burger was delicious, tots were great, would be back for more beer and food next time I am in Napa.

Have to say this was a nice place to sit and grab a drink. Very casual outside seating with tables…read moreand benches. Nicely shaded under trees and umbrellas. But still piping hot if you're in the sun. We only ordered drinks but they have some food as well. Burgers, sandwiches and fries. We just had drinks. A Blackberry Blueberry smoothie sour and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc wine which I think was a bit pricey? $16 for a light pour. Beer prices looked good though. Parking on the street around the corner is not time restricted. Parking on the same street is limited to 2 hours only. Quite a few beers on tap, a couple frozen smoothies and wine. 9am -11pm happy hour Friday and Saturday $2 off draft beer and 30% off wine bottles.

I haven't been to Bounty Hunter in years Nice casual…read morerestaurant with a rustic setting with animal heads on the wall and a wood bar Saw my old high school buddy and chatted about old times I had the half rack of pork ribs and they fell off the bone and the different barbecue sauces were all interesting Even the coleslaw was amazing and that is usually something that is hit or miss at restaurants Right on the Napa river there is really no outdoor seating near the water but it's close enough for the vibe

A Napa downtown spot …read more. Touristy The menu is bbq and was told " big portions " which was average food. The briscuit sandwhich was ok - the Cole slaw was dry . Service was good - the staff is nice. I do like the interior .. the craftsmanship of the woodwork is amazing.. the carpentry and the building itself is so beautiful. They have a full bar .. plenty of wine .. Parking is hard - very hard as usual in downtown Napa.. they work their truck out back - I would think they would park it somewhere else so you can see it and patrons have a place to park.. Try the menu 1 they do have steak specials on the weekends ..