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4.4 (84 reviews)
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Emilie L.

I had wanted to try Forum since I moved to the area a few years ago. I finally was able to try the brunch. When I first arrived at the gate, I stopped and was asked why, I was there? It caught me off guard, and didn't really make me feel welcome initially. Then it was confusing of how to find the restaurant Forum. I first went to the hotel lobby. I finally found the restaurant. The Mimosa was good - but it was a little awkward trying to drink it with the edible flower pieces. I ordered an appetizer and an entire, I was never asked if I wanted them to come out separately. I received the appetizer first and it took me pushing it to the side and asking for my entree to then have the server come back shortly after that and told me the kitchen was now making the entree. I also had run out of water a couple of times. When I first arrived it did not look like there were many guests currently dining, and service was quite slow, and not that present. The staff was professional, but I felt it was lacking hospitality. The food was good. I really enjoyed the queso dip. The Benedict was a little weird. There was a large chunk of tomato, but not that much avocado, or crispy prosciutto. The basil hollandaise sauce though was amazing! I'm not sure if I just happened to be there on an off day or what happened but it didn't leave me wanting to come back. It was a very slow and just mediocre experience.

11152025 - brunch menu
Cath M.

**Brunch review: 11.15.2025** My girls and I came here yesterday (thankfully it wasn't raining) and we were able to sit outside for some much-needed fresh air. It was a bit chilly, but the inside sitting was a bit crowded with people already, and I wanted to be able to chat with my friends w/o everyone hearing our stories. Location: really pay attention to your GPS! We missed it the first time, and we were able to finally make a U-turn in a private driveway w/o any incident. The ambiance of the restaurant was very clean, airy, and modern with a chic mountain vibe. Staff were friendly and prompt with everything that we needed... Our server was Bernardo, and he was very accommodating and kept checking in on us with moderation. We ordered Cinnamon Sugar Beignets as a starter (but it really should be a dessert!) It was warm, airy, and it goes better with chocolate and the dulce de leche. The berry compote was a bit too chunky and tart... perhaps that's why I didn't really like it much, but it was perfect to share for 3, for a bigger group, perhaps 2 orders will suffice, but will order it for dessert next time out. We also all ordered an orange mimosa - why not, right? For my entree, I ordered the steak and eggs... with the chimichurri on the side. The steak I ordered was medium, and it was done correctly... I didn't fully finish my food b/c I think I just got full from the beignets. Food was a lot tastier than our time out at Harvest Inn which I still need to review...  My other friends ordered the butternut squash ravioli, which I had, and it was good, just a bit too filling. My other friend ordered the two eggs as you wish, and she too liked it and almost finished. Since our tasting wasn't until 2 pm, we had about an hour to spare, so we asked our server if they could make us an espresso martini - to which he replied and said that they could with fresh espresso, not liquor. We again ordered 3 b/c why not... overall - plus 20% tip... under $100 for 3 with all of our entrees and drinks combined. It's decent for Napa pricing plus with the economy... Overall, will definitely visit with the other missing girls next time out. I think it would be pretty in the summer with their couches. To the management, your staff during our visit were all friendly, and we were very grateful for that. PS: Their glasses for the mimosa and the espresso martinis were all plastic. Not sure if it was b/c we were outside, but I think it would have been nicer if it were real glassware.

Poke nachos
Marcel M.

Beautiful restaurant with really tasty food! Not pictured is the burger because we devoured it! So good. We stopped here after wine tasting at a nearby winery and it was a great choice. I think brunch is the most popular here but lunch was great too. Food: 4.5 Service: 4 Ambiance: 5 Marcels foodie score: 4.5

JR M.

Absolutely amazing! Had a great time! Food was tasty,service on point, and we love the ambiance! Fabulous Sunday weather brunch

Corned Beef Hash w/ caramelized onions, potato, cherry tomato, chipotle barbecue, eggs, toast ($28 +$3 sub for English muffin)
Cherylynn N.

Not that it applies to me but quiet luxury for the win. That's Meadowood. Because loud luxury with all the bling bling can be a sensory overload. Meadowood is a secluded 250-acre resort with sprawling views of the hills, golf course, vineyards, and trails. And, they have an award-winning spa. If you're down to spend $1-1.5k a night for a special occasion, it's may be worth the splurge. You just may even get lucky. ;) BUT if not, don't sleep on visiting the Forum at Meadowood for brunch. While The Restaurant at Meadowood remains closed due to the fire, Forum at Meadowood is the resort's central restaurant (open to the public). They opened in October 2022 and offer indoor dining and outdoor patio dining. Kindly note that the outdoor seating allows well-behaved dogs (but call to confirm in case things change). If you want to stay at the resort, only service dogs are allowed. The executive chef is a 35-year (!) Meadowood employee that started as a dishwasher and rose the ranks. We made rezzies for their outdoor patio which was the right move. Even on a quiet Thursday, the patio seats seemed to be preferred by guests over the indoor dining area. M E N U New American Cuisine w/ a Mexican bent. Seasonally driven menu w/ ingredients sourced from their 5-acre farm. Golden Hour (HH Specials): Every day from 3 pm - 6 pm. Ex: $12-$14 cocktails, a steal for a $$$$$ resort! Full bar. NO corkage fee for your first two bottles; $35/bottle thereafter. D R I N K S * Complimentary still or sparkling water * Freshly squeezed OJ ($10 x2) F O O D * Cochinita Pibil Benedict: Yucatán braised pork, pickled red onions, charred jalapeño hollandaise, model bakery english muffin, breakfast potatoes ($32): https://tinyurl.com/y28vcfpn - Requested soft poached eggs (default: medium) With the chef's Michoacán roots, I had to order one of their Mexican fusion brunch dishes. When cutting into the perfectly poached eggs, liquid gold oozed out like lava blanketing the moist and juicy, citrus-kissed cochinita pibil and soaking into the crannies of the toasted fluffy soft english muffin. Deliciously rich and savory with the tangy pickled onions balancing the creamy hollandaise. The muffins' exterior stayed crisp until the last bite. Served with a side of griddled, well-seasoned fingerling potatoes. * Corned Beef Hash w/ caramelized onions, potato, cherry tomato, chipotle barbecue, eggs, toast ($28): https://tinyurl.com/8jajfum7 - Requested scrambled eggs - Sub toast for model bakery english muffin (+$3) Not my order but I tried a bite. Ok, three bites and it hit the spot. The corned beef was beefy and flavorful (not salty). The crispy edges paired with the soft, loose curds and sweet, caramelized onions were pretty bomb. Served with a side of chipotle bbq sauce (didn't try). The toasted english muffin is served with silky housemade butter and housemade jam (didn't try). * Bacon (Side - $9) Five slices of crispy, savory bacon (not overly salty or processed tasting). * Sausage (Side-$9) Four long links, the sausage was well-spiced and juicy with a nice snappy texture. S E R V I C E Everado was our main server who was super kind and gracious. Even offered water to TT. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Quaint, green house vibes with ample seating inside and outside for 100+ and trendy bar area. P A R K I N G Complimentary self-parking. No valet since The Restaurant at Meadowood closed. Overall, as a non-breakfast/brunch person, I really enjoyed our meal at Forum at Meadowood and the serene atmosphere. They know how to showcase great local ingredients in an elevated but approachable way. Everything (food-wise) kinda went downhill afterwards at other restos but that's for another review!

Chicken and waffles and pancakes.
Song H.

Very cute restaurant, bright and lofty with a cute outdoor area. It was a beautiful day in Napa Valley and was disappointed that we were forced to sit inside when we reserved for patio seating. Due to bees is what they said. We reluctantly stayed and ordered chicken and waffles and pancakes. Food: chicken was very moist but batter could use more spices/salt/flavor. Pancakes were also yummy. No syrup served with it and only whip cream and fruits. If you like it sweeter ask for syrup. Service was helpful and efficient. You don't have to be a hotel guest to eat there but is def hotel pricing on the food.

Course 2 - Chicken Tortilla Soup
Kai R.

*Would only go back for wine & outdoor lounge space... not for the food. Pros: Wine selection was great! Ambiance was wonderful! Service was good, albeit slower. Outdoor space looks amazing & is pup-friendly. Cons: If you're hungry, eat before you go. Bring snacks for in-between courses. You might have to stop off to grab food on the way home. Thankful they kept bringing the yummy bread! Lacked course timing, underseasoned, pricey. $550 later, yet we left underwhelmed & unfulfilled. Our meal took over 3.5 hours... (details below)... there's a fine line between building anticipation/ "hunger sauce" & causing anxiety/ frustration. **Napa Restaurant Month** If you wanted a steak (ie. the "NY strip" offered as part of their limited-time prix fixe menu), this is probably not what you're looking for. Gray, gray, gray... no matter your temp preference, medium? Gray... Medium rare? Gray... Rare? Gray. Perhaps the sous vide method with added grill marks, but they should tell customers that since most folks are expecting a steak-like steak. Oh, and it's actually just 3 slices OF A steak (questionable if truly NY cut), barely room temperature, but tasted okay (needed a dash of seasoning). Our meal took 3.5 hours... mostly because the kitchen "timed" the courses 30+ minutes apart. Maybe they were going for dramatic effect, but there's a fine line between "hunger sauce" & frustration. None of the courses were so complicated to justify the wait AND the place was nearly empty. Our wine pairings were poured 10-15 minutes before each course, so we sat there trying not to drink the wine because we wanted to taste it WITH our food. We had a nice time with friends, but the timing was a bit strange. The food: Course 1 - Hamachi was really good! 3 slices with jalapeño crema, radish, cilantro, lime vinaigrette. Course 2 - Chicken tortilla soup. 4 spoonfuls of luke warm tomato soup poured over a few cubed morsels. This had the flavor of spaghettiOs. When I said it out loud to our table, everyone laughed & agreed... it was the taste they were all trying to peg. Course 3 - NY strip. 3 slices of almost-warm, gray meat with 3 potato slices, 2 carrot halves, sautéed Swiss chard, chimichurri. Veggies were tasty. Course 4 - (they ran out) so we got something from their regular menu. The sesame citrus gâteau was not my favorite. The cheesecake was so bitter, I took 2 bites & could not eat anymore. We also ordered for the table: -- Elotes (not very good, still on the cob,not worth the effort); -- Brussels sprouts (fresh, but undercooked & underseasoned); -- Mushrooms (naturally flavorful, but unseasoned); -- Their complimentary bread plate & olive oil was Yum!!

Patty O.

3.5 stars Got the steak and the risotto with scallop as entrees. The steak was tasty and served medium rare as requested. The risotto was way too salty so it was a bit of a let down. The scallops were cooked well though. The breakfast was better. Got the pulled pork Benedict. It was a hefty portion and served with the famous model n English muffins.

Tea
Jasmine W.

This is a hidden gem. I was in the area and searched for a good brunch spot. So happy i went by. Its not only beautiful but delicious. My server was so kind and always made sure i had what i needed. I would definitely like to go again.

duck confit -- wow
John O.

Food and service were exceptional. Unfortunately we were here a day it rained 6" , so the weather could have been improved. Nevertheless, everything we ordered off the menu was delicious. I ordered the duck confit and was very pleased -- it was outstanding. It's a beautiful restaurant in a stunning setting. Highly recommended for a pleasurable dining experience.

Ahi poke
Van M.

Made a reservation for lunch with friends. A birthday double date and it was lovely from start to finish. Ambiance Quiet greenhouse vibes forest bathing on the patio on a lovely fall day. The weather made the outside nice but I prefer sitting inside - comfy clean and beautiful bar. It is just a tent fyi. Kinda like a functioning trailer after the fire but they made it nice. Food We tried a lot and everything was good. The empanadas had really nice flavors but were so small so it was a little two bite treat like you'd get at a wedding or party. The ahi poke was delicious wish I had one more chip - my ratio must be off. The apple flatbread was a crowd favorite because of the large pieces of fried prosciutto. Two burgers with truffle fries. The beet salad add grilled shrimp was tasty and a beautiful presentation. Last entree was the pastor tacos (3) and they were gone quickly. We tried the pumpkin mousse dessert, the caramel mousse one and received a chocolate dessert since we had a birthday boy! Nice cappuccino too. My wife enjoyed a couple glasses of the Phillipponat Royal Reserve champagne Our server was so friendly and kind and made great suggestions but it wasn't like fine dining how it used to be at all. I'd like to see a return of a more elevated menu but maybe people are into casual more now.

Cocktails

Beautiful location and food. The attention to detail and luxuriant pacing made this an ideal date night destination. The service was attentive and unrushed (if you have less time or prefer faster pacing, I'm sure you could request this and have it accommodated). The food was inventive, well balanced, and gorgeous. We appreciated having so many vegetarian options. The cocktails were also well crafted and delicious. Looking forward to a return visit the next time I'm in Napa Valley!

James H.

We came here once for brunch and it was fantastic. Everything was fresh and the ambience was relaxing. We also came for their special limited Christmas dinner, which was a three course dinner along with dessert. Now, the service team and host fantastic. The place is relaxing and not crowded. You can have a conversation. The scouts were refresh. The soup was delicious and the steak is perfect. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Napa and enjoy dinner this is the place.

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2.4 mi

their restaurant PRESS was a miss... but their bakery was great!…read more CALISTOGA CRUNCH COOKIE - wow what a cookie! and so much going on in a cookie, but at the same time aesthetically beautiful too - it was really good I liked it a lot! - the caramel spread on top of the cookie was a little overkill though FLANANA BREAD - little flan in the middle of a banana bread - not overly sweet, and everything was moist, super tasty too! PAIN AU CHOCOLAT - wow the layers! amazing baking here (on another level) also got their COCONUT COLD BREW COFFEE, and the coconut cream was sooo yummy (I wished I had more of it). Cold brew was also strong. I was tempted to try their Lobster Corn Dog with caviar... but I guess next time~

TLDR: I expected nothing less from the incredible PRESS…read moreteam. Under-Study is an exceptionally creative, fun, and delicious addition to the Napa cafe scene and shines with its food items. Can't wait to come back sometime soon. ------ FOOD 1. [MUST TRY] BREAKFAST SANDWICH (5/5) I think the best breakfast sandwich we've ever had. The croissant was perfect: beautiful shape, expert lamination, extremely buttery taste, and super crispy from potentially an additional bake before becoming a sandwich. The egg was a fluffy souffle-type. Cheese and aioli were great, but most importantly, the sausage was EXCEPTIONAL. It was oddly shaped which is how you know it's a freshly-made sausage patty vs. a store-bought / freezer section sausage. 2. [MUST TRY] COCOA QUENELLE (5/5) One of the best chocolate desserts we had in Napa, and a chocolate lover's dream. The chocolate tart crust has an excellent chocolate flavor and is the kind with a very satisfying snap when you break it. The chocolate mousse covers a layer of thicker chocolate and a pool of salted caramel at the base of the tart. It's garnished with a chantilly cream quenelle on top with some candied nuts and cocoa nibs. Not only is this beautiful, but this is delicious. A must-have the next time I'm here. 3. [MUST TRY] SALMON RILLET (5/5) Super unique and high protein. Flattened and fried salmon skins that serve as your "chip". The "dip" is this lean trout + creme fraiche mixture topped with a layer of trout roe. The dip is on the leaner side vs. creamy side, so the salmon skin isn't hard enough to actually dip in the mixture. Better to use a fork to scoop the dip onto the salmon skin. 4. AVOCADO TOAST (4.5/5) Not my usual choice but the employee raved about this item. The avocado and kosho are mashed together into a smooth mousse that's then piped onto a great slice of sourdough. The acidity and kick of the kosho really shone through, making this better than most other avo toasts I've tried. 5. WAGYU SKEWERS (4/5) Two skewers with 3 pieces of wagyu each. The wagyu was good with flavorful salsa verde, but some pieces were a little tough. 6. GARDEN SALAD (4/5) Great, bright, simple salad. Large portion, great for some greens on the table! 7. BRIOCHE TART (3.5/5) Reminded me of a Czech kolache -- essentially a danish but instead of a puff pastry dough, it's a soft brioche bread. The center had a cream cheese and raspberry filling. While the filling was delicious and the brioche was nice, there was a bit too big of a brioche-to-filling ratio for my personal preference. 8. PAIN SUISSE (2/5) Given the ham, cheese, and mustard, felt like a play on a cubano. While the flavors were there, the pastry was unfortunately a bit dense and lacked the buttery, flakey layers I was hoping for. I asked for this to be warmed up, which they happily accommodated, but strangely the ham inside was actually cold, even after being in the oven. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Beautiful cafe right next to the fabulous PRESS Restaurant in St. Helena. Essentially, it's on the road toward downtown but without the traffic of having to enter the downtown area. * Huge parking lot so parking is convenient and shouldn't be an issue * Both a large outdoor area with several different tables and high-top seats, as well as indoor seating (though only a few two-person high top tables and a handful of lower stool seats) * Overall the style is bright, colorful, and perfect for a girls trip, breakfast/lunch with friends, and quick stop for a coffee and pastry ------ SERVICE: * Surprisingly hit or miss. There was a gentleman here whom I interacted with the most who was absolutely wonderful and a joy to chat with. Similarly, another woman who seemed important was very kind. But a couple other employees were expressionless toward me. * Some items were ready surprisingly quickly while others took a surprisingly slow time to come out. For example, the breakfast sandwich and salmon rillets were super speedy. But then the wagyu and avo toast took 20-30 minutes to come out. Similarly, when I asked for the pan suisse to be heated up, it took over 10 minutes for them to do so.

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Under-Study - Pain Suisse Reuben: House-cured American Wagyu Pastrami w/ house sauerkraut, swiss cheese & russian dressing ($9)

Pain Suisse Reuben: House-cured American Wagyu Pastrami w/ house sauerkraut, swiss cheese & russian dressing ($9)

Under-Study - Lobster corn dogs

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Lobster corn dogs

The Saint - Local oysters on the half shell

The Saint

4.3(113 reviews)
1.2 mi
•$$

Our group stopped by on a Friday night for an after dinner drink. The drinks were definitely…read moreprepared by a mixologist!! Very good and music in the background. Adam was playing he knew all of our requests and really added to the evening ending. Sunday night we were a group of 9. We all Just wanted some great food with a great atmosphere!! The Saint is definitely the place. Their back room was exquisite. Everything about The Saint is 10++including the cleanliness. The staff is wonderful. Thank you for giving us 2 special memories.

We had wonderful time at The Saint in Napa! Our group came for lunch and were seated in super…read moreprivate room that honestly felt like sitting inside a vault - secluded, dimly lit, and really cool. The whole vibe was so nice and felt special right from the start. The service was great throughout. I had the margherita flatbread pizza, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful (with golden tomatoes, yumm). I also got to try the caviar - even though I'm not usually a big caviar fan, this was unlike any I've tried before - served with chips (think ruffles) that rounded it out perfectly. They even surprised me with a pour of bubbly to celebrate my bachelorette party, which made the experience extra memorable. The Saint is also located in the cutest area in St. Helena, surrounded by charming shops, restaurants, and plenty to explore. All in all, it was good vibes all around, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by!

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The Saint - Valut doors going to small private seating

Valut doors going to small private seating

The Saint - Grass-Fed Burger with Fries

Grass-Fed Burger with Fries

The Saint - Interior

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