I drop in Sailor Jack's every year or two. Today was once again a very nice visit…read more I ordered a Caesar salad with 4 anchovies on the side. The Cesar dressing was light & delicious. Added my self-chopped anchovies as I desired. The California veggie omelette was cooked exactly as I wanted it - soft - and drenched with very tasty hollandaise sauce as requested. Hash browns very nicely Brown. I think one of the veggies was not fresh, but not a big problem I asked for ice water which the service person brought in a wine glass, a nice touch. + slices of lemon, which I ask for. Quick, efficient and friendly service in a white tablecloth setting. There's an annual Street Fair across the street. So an easy live Jazz graced the outside brick patio I was seated in . They call it garden seating, but there's not enough plants to call it a garden. Also the the connecting door and building is in contrast quite dusty with flaked paint.. For the diner who faces it, like me today, it distracts from the overall authentic historic charm. Sailor Jack's was formally a house. I will be back more soon. Bring a few friends.

We spent an afternoon galavanting around the town I went to high school in and worked in through…read morethe early years of the 80's. I couldn't skip checking out Sailor Jack's, which used to be the Nantucket Fish Company, when I worked there in the mid 80's. The lunch menu offers some very different items than were offered four decades ago, but some items from those days are still featured today. (Items like clam chowder and fried prawns, for example.) Our server, Elizabeth, was great. She answered our questions and ensured we were happy with our food, at least as far as she could ensure... the food, however, was rather mediocre. We ordered a variety of food ranging from crab artichoke dip, to a chicken club, to fish and chips, to clam chowder, to a burger, and finally crab cakes. The starter, sandwich, fish and chips, and burger were all okay. The crab cakes however were not liked by those in our group that tasted them. (A lot of filler and not much crab from what one of our party members said). In any case, I mentioned this and the crab cakes, that went mostly uneaten, were removed from our bill. Bravo for good customer service! My understanding is that the outdoor dining that we very much enjoyed, was added during Covid. Back in the 80's the outdoor eating area was all parking lot. I took a look inside to see what else has changed. The main interior dining room looks almost identical to what it looked like 40+ years ago. The previous secondary indoor dining area has now been converted to a food preparation and employee only area. The bar itself looks the same as it did in 1984, but the area around the bar looks much more like dining space than it used to. This may be a good thing as attitudes on indulgences have certainly changed over the decades. I suspect at some point I'll return, hopefully it won't be decades...

It gets even better!…read more Today live music with a great band Clam chowder can't be beat And today we had mushroom risotto Wow. Every time we come here it gets better

When we arrived, we chose to sit outside, and our hostess, Janis, was an absolute delight. She was…read morewelcoming, friendly, and very accommodating, making for a great first impression. Unfortunately, the service went downhill from there. After being seated, we waited about 25 minutes before finally flagging down a waiter to ask if we were even in his section. His first explanation was that they were going through a shift change. However, I couldn't help but notice that he was actively serving the other tables around us while seemingly avoiding ours. Later, we were told he was new and didn't know much about the drink menu, but that didn't explain the lack of attention throughout the meal. After we finally placed our order, our food arrived before our drinks. During the rest of the meal, our server never checked on us, never asked if we needed refills, and never followed up to see how everything was. We felt completely overlooked. As for the food, it was subpar and didn't make up for the poor service. This was our first time visiting Napa Valley from the East Coast, so we were excited to try a local brewery. Unfortunately, this wasn't the experience we were hoping for, since we have plenty back home. I wish I had read the reviews before dining here. I can only speak from my experience, but I'd recommend future diners manage their expectations and decide for themselves before visiting.

Napa Yard at Oxbow Gardens has become one of those spots we fall back on again and again, and…read moresomehow it never loses its charm. It has that open, relaxed energy where you can just show up, grab a drink, and settle in without overthinking anything. Being outside, surrounded by greenery, it feels like a little escape even though it is right in the middle of Napa. We have been there enough times that it feels familiar in the best way. Good drinks, easy food, and plenty of space to just hang out. Sometimes it is a casual afternoon that turns into sunset without realizing it. Other times it is just a quick stop that somehow still resets the whole day. There is something about the atmosphere that makes everything feel lighter. What keeps us coming back is how effortless it all is. No pressure, no pretense, just a consistently good place to spend time. It is the kind of spot you recommend to people and also quietly hope does not get too crowded, because it feels like yours.

Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale on tap…read more I wish I could end it there but Yelp won't let me. Good for large groups. Don't expect table service. Can't really speak to the food but it looked tasty. The QR codes seem to bother some people in the other reviews but it was okay. Easy to use. I will be returning is Kilkenny is on tap regularly.

There's not a lot of places that stay open during the week. We were in town for the long holiday…read moreweekend and not wanting to end the night, we came here. Also a recommendation from friends who's in the neighborhood. We ended taking an uber as we weren't quite sure where it was. Honestly we could have walked there....lol... It was pretty lively when we walked in. They're open till midnight I believe and we arrived about 10:30. It's not quite a dive bar but somewhat better. Theres two pool tables right when you walk in through the back. Theres the bar counter along one side. I think there's only one bar. Besides that, food is also served. A good crowd with locals when we arrived. Both pool tables were utilized and a line was set. Drinks, we got a couple of the Moscow mules which was informed that they only had one cups left. Guess people take them. A couple of those and beer and margaritas. They were quite nice. Kitchen was still open, so we put in for some good. Heard that their fish and chips were good so that was ordered and the fried pickles. Food didn't take long to arrive. Yes, the fish and chips were quite nice. Two big chunks of fish which was nice and flaky. Served with tater sauce and marinara. Fried pickles were ok, a little too salty for my liking but good. The place was fun. A lively crowd there for the same reason. Drinks and having fun. Pool table was getting utilized the whole time. Food was quite nice. A fun local bar.

This is 3rd time I've been there since new owners took over . Trying to give them benefit of doubt…read morebut it's just bad. 1st time male server was so nasty to us told us new policy was ordering food at bar and was doing us a favor. 2nd time we had to give CC before ordering and then people in our group had fraud additional charges. Today went for breakfast surprised how $ it has become. Asked eggs over easy the yolk was hard boiled no one checked on us at the end server was very sweet and sympathetic but breakfast was bad I gave contacted new owners twice Nothing So sad we have been supporting this establishment for 25 years

Been coming here with my pup to watch the World Cup games and this spot is the vibe!…read more A few things I've had over my last few visits and my thoughts on each 1. Steak frites: steak was meh but perfect medium rare. Fries were deliciously crispy for steak fries 2. Fried chicken sandwhich: very mid 3. Chicken wings: I did dry rub with the sauces on the side. I liked the ranch with the umami, but im not a fan of the smoked chicken. 4. Burrata: mid 5. Poke tostadas: best thing I've had on their menu and they don't have it anymore. I wanted to cry when they told me 6. Salted caramel pudding with shortbread pieces and macadamia nuts, hold the nuts: absolutely delicious dessert, very sweet! 7. Smash burger: pretty good. I'd get two patties next time Drinks 1. Float the River: hold the grapefruit. It was boozy s as heck 2. Dirty Shirley: decent 3. Cucumber drink: This was an off menu drink they used to make for me and then stopped making it. Maybe they ran out of cucumber? Idk. But bring them back! Wow I really been coming here for a minute. Love the vibes. Great spot to watch the World Cup games. They welcome dogs. Sometimes they bring my pup treats, sometimes not. I appreciate when they do.

We were visiting for the day and the line at La Cheve was too long so we came here for brunch on…read moreJuneteenth. From the outside it doesn't look like a garden or even a beer garden but this place is a full on sports bar. The US mens national team was playing at noon for the world cup but we showed up at 10:30 am. The owner told us he was stressed because the whole place was reserved and packed for the game which wasn't very welcoming. The servers looked extremely busy so we kept having to ask whoever ran by for something we needed. The food, thankfully , was spectacular. I had the biscuit breakfast sandwich no cheese with sausage and I wish I could have fit another in my stomach. The biscuit was huge and flaky and tender and the eggs were fluffy. I shared it with my kid with a side of tots and it was scrumptious. I asked for the aioli on the side but it was lemony with a spicy kick. I hadn't had something like that but it was a nice fresh creamy taste with the tots and sandwich.

Outstanding !!! Your search is over for The Best of Everything from Everyone, All the Time!!…read moreFantastic Food and Excellent Staff. Justin, Neal, Gio, Tanner, Chris, Genia and LeeAnne,,, And of Course The Kitchen Crew Absolutely Rock!!! We live in Napa and this is much better than any of the overpriced restaurants in the Valley. Happiest Hour is Here!! The Ribs are Spectacular! The Bonus is that it's right across from The Filling Station that features live music on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays! Enjoy and Fall in Love with Mankas Grill and the wonderful hard working staff

My girl and her friends went to this place a few weeks ago and she said it was very good, so I…read morewanted to go try it out. We had reservations just because it was mothers day and we knew it would be busy and it was. We got there a little early and sat down right away. The place has plenty of outside and inside seating. When we sat down a waiter came right away and asked if we wanted water and told us our waiter would be right with us. Our waiter came shortly after that and asked what we wanted to drink. We ordered a bottle a sparkling wine. We ordered the poutine fries to start. The bottle of sparkling came out right away. The poutine came out not to long after that. The short rib was tender and juicy, the fries were cooked perfect, the cheese on it was melted, but it needed some gravy and more cheese. The original Canadian poutine has the gravy on it and the cheese curds which are so delicious. If this had the gravy on it, it would be a 10 in my book because of the short ribs and the fries were perfect. For our entrees we ordered the short rib eggs benedict and the chicken & waffles. The food came out pretty quick which was nice. The short rib eggs benedict was cooked perfect. Of course the short ribs was tender, and the hollandaise sauce was nice. The chicken and waffles was cooked perfect, the flavor on both was nice, the chicken was tender and juicy. The must have brined the chicken in order for it to be so tender and juicy, if not, they did a great job either way. The waffles were also cooked perfect and they had some type of flavor to it that you didn't even need syrup. I observed the staff working and everyone was working together and bringing stuff and picking up from all the tables. Kudos to the whole staff. Our waiter was also great so good job to him as well. We were too stuffed for dessert so next time we shall try some. The 5 was close to getting it but the poutine just needed some gravy in my opinion.

A TikTok brought me here and I am so glad I listened to my instincts because this spot slapped!…read more DRINK: Shirley temple--didn't even have to ask for extra grenadine, they loaded it up! Loved it! MEAL: 1. Diablo shrimp - so amazingly delicious! Comes with a piece of baguette. Slightly wish the shrimps were hotter in temp but nothing major 2. Crispy pork belly- omg so so good! This is what I came for and I simply was not disappointed! It came with some shredded lettuce and Asian sauce that was just chef's kiss 3. Side Caesar salad - this one was just okay. The dressing just didn't taste ceasar-y enough for me. I'll skip it next time. SERVICE: absolutely phenomenal! Everyone was so unbelievably nice and attentive. I got complimented twice for my sweater. I mean, you all know how to make a girl feel special MUSIC: 10/10 I will 100% be back

We ended up at Napa Palisades because not much else was open for dinner, and we're glad they were…read more The drinks are all on tap, so don't expect handcrafted cocktails--they were fine, just not really mixed drinks. The food was definitely the highlight. The steak frites were cooked well and full of flavor, and the fish and chips were also excellent. Service was friendly, and it was a great option when we needed a late dinner spot in downtown Napa. We'd come back for the food!

Love the staff, so friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be going back! The outside was warm…read moreand welcoming in the evening it is a great place to take a date, private seating and very romantic. The food is great! Inside the tables are filled with action !!!

We had a wonderful experience during our visit to Napa last week! Nik was absolutely fantastic--he…read morewas so pleasant, friendly, and incredibly accommodating. He made us feel very welcome and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. His excellent service really added to our visit, and we truly appreciated his kindness and hospitality. Thank you, Nik, for helping make our time there so enjoyable! We will definitely be back!