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.

A wine tasting with pairing of food bites was an amazing experience at Clif! Beautiful modern space…read moreand when not too hot, enjoy outdoor patio seating. Our wine tasting host named America was so friendly and shared great context per pour. We did our reservation in advance and there was a hand written welcome sign for our table! We were not rushed on a weekday visit I enjoyed numerous wines, particularly a couple Sauv Blancs. The blueberry jam was so good I had to get a jar home

Least favorite of 12 places we visited…read more Little bites were good* * sitting on a patio, was served bread/bean tapas, micro Caesar salad and sweaty cheese with blueberries. Wine and presentation were sub par. I think our guide was annoyed with us!

We first visited Orin Swift a couple of years ago and had such a great experience that it became…read moreone of the highlights of our trip. Unfortunately, it was one of our last stops, so we couldn't take any bottles home with us. This time, we made sure Orin Swift was our very first stop, and it did not disappoint. The wines are fantastic, but what really makes the experience special is the hospitality. Marcel was an incredible host: knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the wines. He made the tasting both educational and fun, and he was so easy to talk to that the experience felt more like spending time with a friend than a typical wine tasting. The tasting room itself is beautiful and filled with the unique artwork and personality that Orin Swift is known for. If you're planning a visit, I highly recommend requesting Marcel. He made an already great experience even better. We're so glad we made Orin Swift our first stop this trip. Not only did we get to enjoy another amazing tasting, but this time we finally got to bring a few bottles home with us too.

We first visited Orin Swift as friends of a member 10 years ago and after a recently visit, it…read morereminded us why we love orin swift, and we became members shortly after. The wines taste amazing and have the winemaker's signature bold complex style, especially in their red blends. Pours are very generous during tastings and the annual parties, both milk run and equinox, are tons of fun with plenty of food, wine, whisky, and music...events we look forward to every year. The tasting room in St Helena is one of the coolest around...everywhere you turn there's a unique piece of art and a different part of the journey of orin swift. You can definitely feel the love there.

Great idea. Multiple businesses connected…read more 1 side is family friendly with ice cream. I'd rate 4 stars. 1 side is a wine tasting- brewery style. They also serve food and have a few sports TV. I didn't actually see anyone eating cooked food, but everyone either had ice cream or drinks. Everyone was happy. 5 stars 1 side a bottle company. I didn't actually see this one, but I heard all about it. All the business's are connected and patrons can go where they prefer. The staff also work between the businesses. The staff were friendly, helpful & welcoming. Great business's... Thank you all for the St Helena welcome. S

Still love this place! Finally was in the area again and came back…read more The ice cream was delicious, smooth, and creamy. Staff were still friendly and polite and provided us glasses of water while we chatted and inside was nice, and refreshing! 10/10!

We did the tour and learned a lot about the history of Charles Krug and tasted out of the barrel,…read morewhich was a different experience. This also included a charcuterie board. Emilie (wine ambassador) was pleasant and answered our questions. Their wine was one of our favorites. Afterwards we ate brick oven pizza and enjoyed it outside.

I love, love, LOVE this place!…read more The wines, the atmosphere, the history, the cabanas, and of course, the pizza--it truly has it all! This particular tasting was our best ever, and we have Gustavo to thank for that! His knowledge, wonderful stories, and genuine servant's heart are immeasurable. He made the experience so much more than just a wine tasting. We ended our visit with a wonderful tour, which was the perfect way to finish an already amazing experience. Thank you, Gustavo, for making our visit so memorable. We can't wait to return!

There are lots of tasting rooms in the Napa Valley, but this one is just cool. It's inside an old…read morebank, the building and atmosphere are dark and intimate, but very friendly. Bonus, they have a speakeasy hidden inside of the bank vault. Another bonus, besides getting a great wine flight, you can get mixed drinks AND they are a full service restaurant as well. The staff was great, bartender was friendly and knows his business, and I love the fact that I didn't have to pay a fee just to walk in like so many of the top shelf tasting rooms in Saint Helena. The wine selection is awesome including the house made selections. Next time I'm in Saint Helena I will go back to this place.

This place is lovely!! It is open late night which is just what we were looking for for our Napa…read moreValley day trip. They have a classy interior with marble tables and nice comfy couches. They also had live music in the evening! The service was great and the food and wine was all very enjoyable. So glad i found this place on Yelp! :)

I'm not a huge drinker but do enjoy a nice vino from time to time. Made a reservation for a tasting…read moreand stopped by here and really enjoyed my stay. I'd imagine that the tasting experience is pretty strongly shaped by the person serving you at the bar and the guy helping me was super friendly, down to earth, and yet still very knowledgeable and serious about the craft even busting out a 3D map is the thin to teach me about the various appellations in the region. Awesome experience, gorgeous spot, busy but didn't feel frantic, even on a sunny weekend.

The tasting was great! Mitch was a very fun and knowledgeable host. He went off menu for one of the…read moremembers of our group to help her find wines she really enjoyed. He was a pleasure! It was very nice that they had a large selection of cheese and meats we could purchase to take home with us. They also had tons of accessories as well that were priced very well and seemed like nice quality. And the lady behind the cheese counter (I forgot her name) was super helpful and knowledgeable about what cheeses would go great with our wine, same for the ladies behind the meat counter! I only gave four stars because the girls at the register were not very friendly, and the lady that checked us in when we first got there was also not very friendly. Also, the restrooms were pretty gross and needed to be cleaned more frequently. Other than that this was a fun place to visit! We did walk in which was nice so if you need somewhere to do a last minute or unplanned tasting this is a great place!

Fabulous tasting experience with Sam who could not have been nicer or more accommodating. Truly…read moreenjoyed the wine and seeing the giant casks! Highly recommend.

Decent wine but terrible host. Skimpiest pours of my life and had to sit through the host…read morearrogantly talk about how knowledgeable he is in the industry. Couldn't get out of there fast enough.

Faust has great wines and an amazing "Act II" tasting experience. We decided to make a trip here…read moreafter visiting Quintessa a couple years ago. The property is beautiful and it was fun to hear how the story of Faust is integrated into the decorations of the house and the storytelling of the wine. The tasting experience was accompanied by an assortment of great local snacks, which was another nice treat to enjoy.

My group of 6 had an amazing wine tasting experience here. Great service and hospitality all…read morearound. We arrived at the house and were welcomed with a glass of Chardonnay immediately. They encouraged us to explore the house both downstairs at the speakeasy and upstairs. We had our tasting upstairs in a gorgeous, bright and airy living room. The interior design and decor was very modern and comfortable, despite the exterior dark, moody house. All of the wines we tasted were amazing and it was nice that we got to compare different vintages of the same wine. The appetizer pairings were also delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed our tasting here and highly recommend this winery!

Our first visit was last year when we came up to celebrate our wedding anniversary and my brother…read moreand his wife suggested this place as they are members. We had never been, even though we had come to Napa before, but they were excited to have us visit and celebrate here and when we saw it we understood why. We immediately fell in love! The view Rombauer has is one that takes our breath away. It's a gorgeous location and the wine is delicious. We had such a wonderful time, we brought some charcuterie items and just enjoyed every tasting so much that we ended up buying some bottles. Now every time we go to visit my brother we ask them to take us. Always look forward to enjoy the views, the wine and the service. Yes, service is fabulous also! Beautiful place, we're in love!

Always our fav Napa destinations with good wines, service and ambiance -- the view is gorgeous and…read morethey allow bringing in your own food Wether we are seated overlooking the vineyards or chilling under an umbrella with our picnic basket, it's a not-to-be-missed experience every time We've been members over two years and have enjoyed each bottle of wine enjoyed there and back at home reminiscing --