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.

Truly a great spot to stop in. The service was excellent and quick. We had to be get the hotdog w/…read moreeverything. They have a great sexual wine and beers. The next time we're gonna get the avocado ice cream as well as the hot dog. I could probably eat two of those hot dogs.

The best hot dog I've had, maybe aside from Chicago but this is California so it's saying…read moresomething! The woman in the front was so kind, and the shop was a cute storefront filled with wine and other cheese / meat goodies. We grabbed a cowboy cookie along with our hot dogs which we are still thinking about. It's a great place to stop if you need a quick bite and are looking for something to really curb a craving!

An absolute must for anyone visiting wine country. David and Monica will introduce you to hard to…read morefind gems. The tasting experience is unlike any other. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing and the wines are a revelation. Have been there 5-6 times and each time has been great. In terms of enjoyment and uniqueness of experience would have to rate it at the very top.

Monica was super nice. My husband and I were on our way out of town and we wanted a place to go…read moreget bottles that you can't get anywhere else. We were told to come to 750 Wine by a local. We were not expecting what we walked in to. This is a special place to come to taste the local wines that are not the big vineyards in the area. 750 Wine is beautiful. It has amazing local art and a huge wall display of some of the wines they sell. We wet not aware that this was a wine tasting kind of place. Monica was great and very accommodating. She was expecting a group coming in for a tasting and she was more than happy to pour 5 glasses for each of us. Monica really listened to what you like so that she can help you find what you like. We loved everything she served us so we bought 6 bottles. 750 wine will be our first stop the next time we come into town. Thanks again Monica

This town of Yountville is super upscale and everyone would be so fortunate to visit this beautiful…read moretown!! I absolutely love being here and feel so lucky to be here!!

I wasn't expecting anything fancy, but the premade sandwich I bought here was honestly…read moreembarrassing, especially for a place in Yountville. What I got for $14 was two slices of very dry bread, a stack of thin turkey slices, two curled pieces of mild cheddar cheese (on a turkey sandwich?), a single limp leaf of lettuce and a packet of yellow mustard (Heinz) and mayo. No tomato, no seasoning, no balance of flavors. Just dry bread, turkey, and cheese that doesn't even belong on this type of sandwich. The wrap didn't list ingredients and the deli counter was closed, so there was no way to ask questions or customize anything. I ended up stuck with a premade option that felt like something from a hospital cafeteria rather than a market in the Napa Valley. The bread could have saved it, but even that was just a bland sweet roll with no texture or character. For $13+ they could at least use a decent bread from one of the many local bakeries. As a local, it's disappointing because visitors assume places in Yountville will reflect the food reputation of the area. Unfortunately this didn't come close. I've seen similar feedback in other reviews for the deli, and after this experience I understand why. The sad part is those reviews date back for years and they have obviously fallen on deaf ears. Vote with your dollars folks. If you're heading up valley and want a good sandwich, you're honestly better off stopping at Genova in Napa on the way or continuing just a few minutes up the road to Oakville Grocery. If you only need a quick bottle of wine this is a place for you. I rarely say this, but this was a "never again" for me.

Another Napa gem. Not big or flashy but chock full of Napa gems including some hard to get wines…read more Service is exceptionally good and they offer some wines from wineries that are not accessible for tasting to the general public (i.e., only members). Not really a tasting room so be sure to book an appointment!

Impressive selection of rare wines. My group of wine enthusiasts enjoyed Hundred acre, Tor,…read moreImmortal and more! Liz is super friendly and knowledgeable. If you want a unique wine experience this is it the club you want to be in. Thank you Andre/Executive car service napa Valley

Excellent wine selection, great service snd attention to freshness!…read more They pour almost anything by the glass, in addition to those BTG selections listed on the Tasting menu. We selected two wines that had been opened for more than a couple of days and Linda opened two new bottles to assure freshness. Pours can be 2oz or 5oz. The shop has adequate seating inside and some outdoor spots too. Mighty nice spot! Definitely a great spot to taste different wines without hitting the winery.

We spent a fantastic, leisurely afternoon at Wine Country Connection, where we sampled delicious…read morewines from nearby vineyards, ably guided by our server, Anne. Located on the main drag in Yountville, close by the visitors center, Wine Country Connection offers indoor and outdoor seating, a rustic atmosphere and a large variety of wines. Tasting fee of 3 For $20 was a bargain but the wines excellent. A couple in our party opted for wine by the glass; Anne guided them professionally. Yountville is a beautiful town for strolling through gardens, past sculptures and by high end stores and many tasting rooms. Highly recommend Wine Country Connection!

From the walk into the restaurant- it's a unique once in a lifetime experience. Very quiet and…read morepeaceful. There is strict rules about dress code. You cannot take off your coat. It's very quiet- almost like a funeral home with the temperature and the flowers. Everything they brought out was exquisite. They explain in detail. I uncharged everything that was available.. when we left, we left with the personalized anniversary menus and clothing pins. And special baked treats and sweets to bring back to the hotel. This is really recommended for special occasions. In my opinion.

This was a long anticipated meal I was really looking forward to. With all its fame and super hard…read moreto get reservations, I came with high expectations. The food definitely lived up to the hype. My favorite dish was their oyster and pearls and if I ever want to return, it'll certainly be just for that. The cheese course was a bit odd to me though...it was served with a type of spicy sauce instead of something sweet. Not what I'm used to and not my personal preference. The ambiance and service, however, was quite a letdown. We were seated in a small room in an upper floor with a few other tables. But the room was extremely loud and rowdy with all the chatter going on. It was hard to hear my friends talking from across our own table. We had to explicitly ask the servers to remove empty dishes from our table multiple times throughout the meal. And when asking a server to explain what ingredients were used in a dish, they didn't even know the answer and had to ask someone else. One of the servers also had noticeable BO when changing my dishes. Since this wasn't my first 3 Michelin starred restaurant, I had much higher expectations when it came to service. It does make me wonder whether TFL maintains 3 stars every year based only on reputation alone. To end on a more positive note, our party got personalized menus that made great souvenirs. We also got a brief tour into the kitchen, but unfortunately didn't meet Thomas Keller :(

This is our second visit here and I love this kitschy gift items and all the wine bottles and…read moreeverything else about this store. It is in a historic building in downtown Yountville. You definitely get that in the wine cellar feeling and it worth stopping in to check it out. Go next door for the best chocolate ever!

It was a decent wine place. You can get it by glass and I liked how there were different seating…read moreinside and outside. A quiet place to chill with a glass of wine.

I recently stopped by the St Helena Farmer's Market while traveling between Clear Lake State Park…read moreand Brannan Island State Park. (To be real, I wanted a burger from Gott's, but they weren't open yet.) The market was on the smaller side, with maybe about twenty active booths. It was much smaller than the farmers markets I'm used to in the Sacramento area, but much larger than the 4-booth market in Yosemite Valley. The best decision I made was ordering a ham and Swiss croissant from the pastry booth. Sadly, I don't remember the name of the booth, but it was the best croissant I've ever had in my life. (I think it was West Won Bread, unless it was Patisserie Angelica Sebastopol.) A slightly less wise decision was ordering the strawberry shortcake from the cooking school. The student, who did not give off any kind of competent vibe, whispered to the order-taker, "How do I make that?" She quickly recited, "biscuit, whipped cream, lemon curd, berries." I mean, the photo really speaks for itself. There was less than like two tablespoons worth of chopped berries, and the top of the biscuit was not covered in curd. The flavor was all there, but the presentation and portion sizes were not. Then again, this was a cooking school, so maybe some mistakes are to be expected. I wouldn't have ordered from them if I wasn't willing to take the risk. Even though this is a small market, the quality of the vendors is on the supremely artisan side. Definitely worth stopping by for a bite to eat if you're in the area. (Also a great brunch option.)

Awesome farmers market on fridays in Napa valley! We stayed close by so this was super convenient…read moreto go to. Amazing product, prepared foods and other goods. We got fresh strawberries, peaches, cherries, sugar snap peas, hummus, coffee, donuts, pizza and a shaved ice