Look, we are in our 70's and appreciate food and cook outstanding dishes ourselves…read more Charlie's has fine enough food, but not worth the price or atmosphere. Seating is diner-like, too close together, and one has to raise your voice to hear your partner across your small table.

if you love fried chicken then you need to check out this spot…read more.. we all know about Keller's chicken at Ad Hoc & Addendum....well that magic has come to Charlie's! I've been twice and sat at the bar both times. first visit was with hubby so we ordered the fried chicken and had a few sides...the chicken is juicy and crispy and oh so flavorful...even better with their signature hot sauce! visit 2 i was with my daughter so we opted for a salad and the chicken strips w/ fries. totally doable for out appetite. Looks teeny tiny when it comes out to you but was more than satisfying. i personally love the strips (easier to eat)...but try both for yourself! the service is stellar and the atmosphere is nice. a little warmer in the bar area vs the dining area (where the bathroom is) so choose accordingly. they also have a small patio with seating also. looking forward to visit #3... and make sure to check out the JCB lounge around the corner to satisfy your champagne (and wine) cravings

This was for our 23rd wedding anniversary, so as a treat, I decided to invite my husband and close…read morefriends to lunch. While working in St. Helena, I could never find an opening in a reservation, so here was a great opportunity now that all of us are retired. Our friends live in Clear Lake while we live in Vallejo, so this is a central place to meet. It was the best decision I made because every year for the past several anniversaries, we've gone to Cache Creek to C2. Their food and service is excellent because my husband enjoys poker, but I thought a change of scenery would be nice. And it was! Firstly, it was very kind of the staff to present us with a greeting card signed by everyone -- how sweet and thoughtful! We will cherish that! Secondly, we were very impressed with how the food/wine was locally sourced. It was incredible to hear the story about Custom, the Bull, and taste the difference between the Highland beef compared to Angus. Our waitress was "Erica S." She was engaging, personable, and very informative. My husband and I would definitely like to return to return to experience the dinner menu! We and our guests had the following dishes: Artichoke appetizer Arbororio Biscuits & Gravy Two Cheeseburgers Three Bloody Mary's Farmstead Margarita When they found out it was our anniversary celebration, the house sent over four glasses of complimentary champagne and a dish of dessert -- again, very sweet and kind of them I now understand why so many crowds flock to this restaurant! It's well worth the wait! If you have not experienced a meal there, you must definitely go now!

I was really excited to try this restaurant for the first time, especially for Mother's Day, and…read morewhile the food itself was excellent, the overall experience was disappointing enough that I would not return. From the beginning, there seemed to be constant miscommunication between staff. We specifically booked an outdoor reservation and were seated inside instead. While mistakes happen, it set the tone for the rest of the evening. The bigger issue involved the wine and corkage fee. We purchased a bottle directly from the market associated with the restaurant and were told by the employee there that the corkage fee would be waived if we bought their wine. When we sat down, our server Sara told us that was not true and that we would still have to pay the fee. I explained what we had been told, and when she asked if I wanted a manager involved, I said yes. Before the manager even arrived or clarified the situation, the server opened our bottle of wine. In the silence and confusion, I reasonably assumed the fee issue had been resolved. Then the manager came over and told us we would still be charged and implied that nobody at the market would have told us otherwise. The way it was handled made my husband and I feel like we were being accused of making the whole thing up, which was especially upsetting on Mother's Day. At that point, the bottle was already opened, so we were essentially stuck paying the fee regardless. Between being seated incorrectly, the poor communication between employees, and how dismissive the situation felt, the service completely overshadowed what should have been a special meal. The rest of the service we felt ignored and there was minimal effort to accommodate. Great food alone is not enough to justify returning when the hospitality experience feels this frustrating and unprofessional.

Our party of 9 had the most wonderful experience at Charter Oak for Sunday brunch last week…read more Besides the exquisite and tasty food, the room is beautiful and the service top notch. Bartender Kaylah was knowledgable, competent, friendly and warm as was our server Megan. The manager stopped by our table to make sure all was good and another staff member made sure to go over all gluten free options and cross contamination issues with a member of our party who needs gluten free. A most wonderful experience, highly recommend!

Megan was fantastic! She was so on top of it!!!! They run out of specialty cocktails at times and…read moreshe was able to make sure we secured the ones we wanted to try... even with a 8pm reservation. CHICKEN WINGS DRY RUB BUFFALO - OMG 4 of us shared two orders of wings and two burgers. Instead of having dessert, we ordered another batch of wings because they were so good. Then we DoorDashed three batches the next day. No joke - I hope they make these a permanent staple. Outstanding. The ambience is fantastic, location is easy and parking is quick and close. This was the first night of our trip and we really started off on a high note. Thank you!!!!

I love the atmosphere and service. I always go when I am in town. Drinks and coffee yummy.read more

The food , the vibe the friendly staff and did I say the wine list! Fantastic selection of local…read morewines and some from other worldly places Tonight I sat at the bar and enjoyed the prawns and linguine with a glass or two of the local Chardonnay. Great conversation with other guests. Highly recommend in St Helena

I absolutely adore this place mainly for the sticky pig ears and bone marrow! It was very…read moredelicious, the ambiance of the place is very intimate perfect for the perfect date night. I even sat in some nice comfortable seats by the fire place. The service was quick and fast and the employees were very attentive. I've been to this place twice and each time I was not disappointed. Any time im in the area goose & gander is the first place on my mind 9/10! don't let the name like "sticky pig ears" bother you, it is absolutely a must have.

I came here just for a drink on recommendation from my server at dinner. I was impressed with their…read morecocktail menu and had trouble picking from the list. Inside is cozy with first come first serve seating.

Seriously one of the best meals I've had in a long time; had scallops and they were so lovely and…read moredelicate. And they were super-accommodating to gluten- and dairy-free needs. Also - fun fact - you can get half-orders of the pasta and salads, and the portions are still quite large. The famous handmade mozzarella - prepared table-side - was truly outstanding. The duck bolognese was a table favorite, even with the gluten-free pasta. The one downside is how incredibly loud it is inside. Hard to hear each other and the waitstaff.

Absolutely phenomenal! Drinks: 1. The Blood Moon (my…read morefave--amazing), 2. Lychee drink (tasty) App: mozzarella with the most amazing, warm soft bread and a side of prosciutto & arugula-hazelnut pesto. This is A MUST main course: lamb chops with pearl couscous and some greens I could have done without. But the lamb was heavenly. THIS IS A MUST GO

Date of Visit: 3/28/2026…read more We visited The Forum at Meadowood Napa Valley for afternoon late lunch. Between the hours of 3 to 6pm, there was a Golden Hour menu that offers light foods, including vegetable tempura, burgers, poke etc. There are some selection of cocktails and wine with a discounted price. Schramsberg, Brut Rosé, North Coast 2021 $21 Husband got the Brut Rosé that was bubbly and refreshing. Rivers-Marie, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2023 $20 I got the Chardonnay with the taste of zesty lemon and candied lemon peel. Walter Hansel "Cahill Lane," Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2022 $20 And we ordered the third glass of Pinot Noir to pair with foods. This tastes like a traditional Pinot Noir of California with the mushroom earthy smell and the shoe box aroma. Spring Vegetable Tempura $22 I ordered the spring vegetable tempuras made from Meadowood Farm vegetables, including asparagus, leek etc. On the side there were a bowl of English pea pesto. Forum Burger $23 Husband got the burger with medium grilled Akaushi beef, onion-bacon jam, cheddar cheese, secret sauce, brioche bun, and also French fries on the side.

*Would only go back for wine & outdoor lounge space... not for the food…read more 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!!

How have I never left a review??? This is my go to in Napa. The pups love their michelin dining…read moretoo! We generally opt for the patio since we take the pups everywhere. The patio is not crazy hot in the summer as it is shaded. I've tried both the tasting and the prix fixe with add-ons ofc. There is nothing I don't like, but I do have a few favs, such as the pig ears and the caviar pretzel. I can't remember too much, I am typically buzzed by the time I arrive and drink more along the way... We ended up having our reception at Press in one of the more enclosed patio areas, and it was so lovely to be able to share the lovely food and drinks with my favorite people and all our dogs! The staff was super attentive and made me an extra special menu to take home in addition to all the customized menus. Shout out to Frankie for hosting us so perfectly. Everyone had an awesome time and could not stop raving about the food and the service. FYI the patio can be closed in the winter. I can't wait to be back in Napa and Press!

Press has been on my radar for a while now. I visited it when it was a steakhouse and loved it…read more But distance played a part in me not coming back. Once I read that Philip Tessier took over I was intrigued. Tessier has the distinct honor of winning one of the most prestigious fine dining team competitions in the world. And he delivered in SPADES! Our experince was amazing. The dining area is an exercise in warmth and style without pretense. It is a place you would perfectly at home in a sport coat or jeans with polo. The dining room has lots neutra browns, tans and white. Class with comfort in mind. Press also has some outdoor seating which would be great on a warm Napa day or night. The food is amazing! Everything I sampled was very good to excellent. My favorites: - Cold Gazpacho Soup with Rice Foam: This amuse-bouche was simply amusing! The rice foam really provided a nice lingering finish. - Steak Tartare with Garbanzo Bean Tapenade: By far my favorite dish! The texture of the waygu tartare was wonderful. It reminded me of firm fresh tuna for some reason. Combined with the salted soft toasted bread. I could of eaten it as my main. -Fogile de fava: This was a close second for me. The fogile was cooked to al dente perfection. And EVERYTHING tastes better with black truffle butter! - Ribeye: Perfect medium rare! The sugar snap peas were garden fresh and provide nice texture and sweet balance. -Drinks: I had the Pinot and my girl had the Chardonnay. Both were excellent! The sommelier took great care in choosing his wines by the glass because each paired nicely with corresponding dishes on the menu. Well done! Service was impeccable. The greeter was friendly and seated us right away. Our waiter was good with suggestions and descriptions of food/beverages. Each dish was presented with corresponding descriptions. Water glasses never empty. Pacing was just right. All things you expect from a Michelin restaurant. Bravo Press!!! I hope you get your **.

Oh My Goodness!! We were walking around exploring when we looked across the street!…read more After crossing the street, we stood in line impatiently awaiting to spoil ourselves with pastries and coffee. We ordered the Oatmeal Everything Cookies. Oooooh so delicious!! Crispy edges and soft and chewy middle. It consists of oats, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, coconut, cherries, and raisins. It was so good, I had to ask about the ingredients!! We also had their seasonal pumpkin spice cake with burnt butter cream frosting! It was so moist and delicious! The Cardamom Vanilla Latte was also good. After our snack, we went back in line and ordered a dozen to-go pastries to take home!!! Station is a gas station! So, it's a gas station with gourmet treats! Not your typical gas station foodies!! They offer pastries, sandwiches, salads, pizza, and a nice coffee drink choices. They also sell souvenirs as well. I am sure I am missing something. Overall, a great experience!! The young ladies working were both energetic and friendly!! They were very helpful and patient while we were picking out our to go treats. We are looking forward to our next trip.....

This is officially my second-ever gas station review -- the first was for fish tacos, and now here…read moreI am writing about an $11 Tropical Kale smoothie. On our drive back from Calistoga to Berkeley, my bestie and I needed a quick snack, and this stop in St. Helena was perfectly timed. She's been here plenty of times; it was my first visit. I went the smoothie route (solid, refreshing, did the job), but I couldn't help noticing that most people were walking out with pizza. That seemed to be the move. The place had a steady flow of locals and road-trippers, which is always a good sign when you're pulling off the highway. It was quick, easy, and exactly what we needed in the moment. Will I be back? Probably not, but this might be perfect for you.