The baked goods are fantastic. The French Laundry of local bakery. Go early before it…read moreIs all gone. I wish they had outlets throughout the valley and offered loafs of bread that kept me up at night Remember they use butter, flour & sugar. You may recall what you ate that put on the fat. These folks know how to bake. It will definitely leave reminders all over your body. Thank God all bakeries aren't this good or I would add a hundred pounds of great memories.

We stopped by Bouchon Bakery while visiting Yountville and tried the macarons and coffee. The…read moremacarons were definitely the highlight--they were delicious, flavorful, and probably my favorite thing we ordered. I also ordered an iced coffee, and while the flavor itself was really good, I was a little disappointed to find quite a bit of coffee grounds/sediment at the bottom of my cup. Once I got toward the bottom, it made the coffee taste pretty grainy and unpleasant. I went back and asked if they could remake it, and the staff was kind enough to do so. Unfortunately, the second coffee still had a small amount of grounds at the bottom. It was much less than the first one, so I decided not to go back for a third time. I'm not sure if this was just an issue with the batch or the way the coffee was prepared that day, but it was a little disappointing, especially from a bakery with Bouchon's reputation. Aside from that, the coffee itself tasted good, the macarons were delicious, and I'm glad we stopped in. I would definitely return for the pastries and macarons--I just hope the coffee preparation is a little better next time.

Truly inventive savory macarons that stand out among all the other Yountville bakeries…read more My friend was raving about the elote macarons she'd had before, so she insisted we head over so I could try them, too. Madeleine's Macarons is right across the street from RH Yountville. The interior is clean and minimal. They also offer a variety of sandwiches and crepes, in addition to drinks, gelatos, and the large pastry case of macarons. Service was friendly, but could be slow because it's just 1 person manning the whole shop. As noted before, Madeleine's offers your standard macaron flavors, in addition to some fun sweet flavors like Watermelon Tajin, as well as savory flavors. I honestly don't know why more spots aren't offering these savory versions, because they are AMAZING. In addition to my friend buying a pack of 6 elote macarons, I tried the: strawberry balsamic, thyme & feta with hazelnuts, apple gorgonzola & almond, watermelon tajin, passionfruit, and orange creamsicle. With the exception of the apple gorgonzola, all the flavors were perfectly balanced and delicious. I especially enjoyed the watermelon tajin and the thyme & feta. The elote was also amazing, and had a slight tang. I would have loved more apple in the apple gorgonzola, but it still had a wonderful texture. Of note, however, is that the matcha latte I got was a bit underwhelming. I added the pistachio rose syrup, but could barely taste it. It can be hard to stand out in Yountville among all the other bakeries, but Madeleine's offers something truly unique.

I've seen Madeline's Macarons driving through Yountville before and always been curious so I…read morefinally stopped by with a friend to try some macarons. They have a combination of standard flavors (think espresso, pistachio, chocolate) and unique sweet and savory options. It's a small storefront with two tables inside and some outdoor seating. The service was friendly and quick as well. We got 3 macarons to try for $10 - a lavender, watermelon tajin, and apple gorgonzola. Surprisingly the lavender was my least favorite despite us choosing it as a "safe" option - the filling was almost soapy in taste and felt slightly gritty/oily. The watermelon tajin had the flavor of a jolly rancher and also bubblegum and was very unique and interesting to try. The apple gorgonzola was likely my favorite, with the macarons have a sour apple taste and the filling being more creamy with buts of funk and umami from the gorgonzola cutting through. Overall, lots of unique fun flavors at Madeline's and I'm glad I gave it a try! I'm definitely impressed by how they were able to capture this wide variety of flavors in macaron form, and the macaron cookies themseslves are wonderful in texture.

This place is top notch as you would expect. Sage was our waitress who was very sweet. You can tell…read moreall the staff cares about service. Everything we ate was delicious but the scones with lemon curd were my favorite. The view of the valley was great on a beautiful day.

Our Sunday brunch at this well deserved Michelin star restaurant was chef's kiss! Everything we ate…read moreand drank was lip smacking delicious. From valet parking to tea and latte towards the end of the meal, this experience was one of a kind! This place had all the charm of a beautiful restaurant nestled in a beautiful place in Europe. Napa's beauty shines through when it pours and the restaurant at Auberge du Soleil just adds more charm to it's beauty. I could not get enough of their bloody mary and kept it coming. Please note that only one drink is included in the brunch so anything extra or off the brunch menu would be changeable. Aurko opted for their grapefruit mimosa and loved it too! The housemade pastries, artisinal bread and muffins were included in the sunday brunch and on the house. We definitely asked them to fill up the basket the second time as the lemon curd and blueberry muffins were out of this world! To begin with, we both opted for the oysters. 6 oysters per person served with ginger mignonette- the perfect starter. We love fresh oysters and they were perfect. We also asked for an ala carte menu to order some more items and ordered 6 more oysters for the table. We also ordered some fried crispy calamari. It was plentiful and delicious. Very light batter and exceptional flavor! For the mains, my husband opted for the seared yellowfin tuna and I chose the sonoma chicken. Our entrees were amazing! The sides were delicious! We both chose housemade malekula island vanuatu chocolate creameux and it was FANTASTIC! The passionfruit puree and the muscovado ice cream brought all the flavors together in a medley of sweet symphony in my mouth! We both ordered tea and latte (not included in the brunch) and they were both delicious. Aurko ordered the barley tea and my latte was just perfect! My goodness this was a BEAUTIFUL experience! We had asked for a window seat but we were seated by the fireplace and it was just amazing! The view was better from sitting a little back. Front row seat and you first look at the spots on the glass and then the view tbh. This was an experience I would go for again. We were treated with love and kindness and we were given exceptionally good service. The head server was John or Jake. I'm sorry I don't remember his name but he was very very sweet. He's the one who first greeted the guests on every table and gave them menus. He was knowledgeable and amazing! I cannot wait to come back with my love and enjoy beautiful Napa from the eyes of the restaurant at Auberge du Soleil

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.

This little gem is right in front of Bouchon bakery so now I can do both at the same time and just…read morecross the street and get my favorite English muffins!! JOY JOY . They are most def smaller and run out faster. We got the last of the muffins at around 11am on a Thursday. They do offer full bakery and coffee. Super cool.

Usually Model Bakery is spot on, but I've noticed that the Mini Model Bakery (been here twice)…read moredoesn't quite hit the same as the OG one in Oxbox (been there 4 times). We always grab their English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich, but both times, the muffin is either not as fluffy or toasted too long. The egg also tasted more rubbery vs soft and fluffy. If you're in a pinch, Mini will do. If you're in the Napa area, head to Oxbow Market Model Bakery. Quick tip: You can order ahead online from both locations, since lines do get long!

Beautiful location in St Helena on Main Street. For breakfast can't be beat! Ordering is easy at…read morecounter while you look at pastries. That can be dangerous for me. Recommend the Original Breakfast Sandwich with a cappuccino. There is seating inside but limited and a couple places to sit outside. I ALWAYS get 12 muffins to go. Can't get enough of them. Jsyk, I also order them to home in Colorado. Enjoy Model! Very good

Delicious lavender latte…read more It's busy on a Saturday afternoon The price point was expensive but we are in wine country Lots of coffee drinkers sitting in the cafe.

I have immense respect for Thomas Keller, so rating Bouchon as a 4/5 is honestly a bit…read moreheart-wrenching for me to do. I've been to Bouchon 3x but this most recent experience was not held up to the usual expectations and delivery that presumes its renowned reputation. Starting off with the positives -- I wanted my first escargot experience to be at Bouchon and I'm glad it was. Flaky puff pastry on top of parsley-garlic butter doused escargot were utterly divine. You can also never go wrong with their oysters; something about them just taste different here and in the best way. Steak frites is what my husband and I usually order as a staple entree, but this time, both of our steaks came out to be cooked rare instead of medium rare. We did appreciate how they gave us new ones that were then cooked as ordered, but they had also replaced the fries with new ones that were soggy. And who likes soggy fries? Especially since we paid a little extra for them to be truffle fries. To be fair, I did see that they lost their 1 Michelin star, and unfortunately this dinner somewhat could have alluded to why. Nonetheless, I still love this place and have hope that they can reclaim their high regard.

We love this place. Whenever we go to Napa, we go st least once, often more than once. The…read moreservice is always impeccable, the staff is friendly, helpful and add to the enjoyment of the experience. Having lived in Paris, it has the feel of a real French bistro. And the food is great. We haven't had a bad dish. My wife craves their chicken when it is available. The onion gratinee is divine and even just sitting out on the patio enjoying a seafood platter and wine feels completely decadent. Sounds weird, but you've got to try the deviled eggs. They will change how you think of deviled eggs forever. It's a Napa classic, but that doesn't mean it isn't good, because it most certainly is!

A charming experience at Bistro Jeanty in Yountville, California…read more Yesterday (09/15/26, 6:29 pm), my partner and I had an outstanding dinner at Bistro Jeanty, a comfortable French cuisine restaurant in Yountville. It was a completely wonderful experience, with a charming, pleasant ambiance and attentive, skilled service from Jaret G. We ordered escargots as an appetizer, followed by roasted rabbit and pappardelle pasta, paired with Etude Pinot Noir from Los Carneros (table 52). We really enjoyed our visit and certainly intend to return for another dinner. Our compliments to the chef and the entire Bistro Jeant team. With my warmest regards, Antonio Aguiar Davis-CA

I've eaten at Bistro Jeanty many times over the years. This most recent visit happened around…read more130pm on Sunday over Labor Day weekend. Our server was Michael, and he has been there for quite some time. We had excellent service by him. We ordered a number of items. Our perennial favorites were the salade lyonnaise (because who doesn't love bacon and egg over greens) and their tomato soup over puff pastry. We also tried this time around their mussels (served over a big pot with broth), their Pike dumplings and a Chanterelle mushroom seasonal special. The restaurant was crowded. We can still hear each other but it's definitely not a quiet lunch spot. It's a nice change if you normally like to eat at Bouchon and want to try something slightly different.

Gilwood Cafe was such a great find. I had the steak and eggs, and everything was beautifully…read moreprepared. Our group tried a little bit of everything, and there wasn't a single miss. They were also incredibly accommodating with our vegan friends, preparing tofu chilaquiles and a vegetarian sandwich. Warm, attentive service and genuinely great food. I'll absolutely be back. If you're on St Helena/Napa for wine tasting, make sure you stop by for a bite, highly recommend!!

Pulled in on bike at 2pm and ordered the Eggs Benedict with roasted potatoes. Husband had a pull…read morepork sandwich with seasoned sweet potatoes fries. Eggs Benedict was spot on. The roasted potatoes was the best I've had in a long time!

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.

my sis was wanting to buy me a birthday treat, vespertine was initially booked and she would fly…read moredown to lax for it. but then an opening for a courtyard sharing table suddenly popped up for the french laundry! a quick check and she was able to move the vespertine booking to a later date with no penalty. so the plan changed for me to fly up to sfo instead. as the date drew near, my sis had problems fulfilling her attendance and asked if I could find someone to stand in for her? the only possible person was yelper dan f. and amazingly he agreed to go with me despite the 2hrs drive up! on the day itself, a heat advisory threw a spanner in the works and moved back dinner time by two hours to 7.30pm! who would have known how that was a blessing in disguise as my flight up to sfo was delayed due technical reason and eventually after a flight swap, I only got to sfo at 5pm. plans changed and dan picked me up from the airport and his tesla drove us up to napa just in time! the pomp and circumstance began when we arrived. everyone was dressed up to the nines! they greeted us with free bubblies, the shared table became two individual ones and we parted ways with the other couple. and so we began.... a familiarity flooded in..... my per se experience. it was just another classical french one but nothing really blew me away. the only conclusion i can draw is maybe I'm just not a fan of thomas keller's cooking, which he surely isn't doing anymore. the service was also patchy at best, some really good staff whilst others had that bored robotic look, almost disinterested. one even flicked the butter dish across the table top, to both our shock! outdoors dining till late also meant bugs. and we even trapped one underneath a glass. we were also rather tired by the end of it all, with an hour plus drive back to sf still awaiting us. yelper dan's company and hospitality was the real star of the show and that made it a really memorable experience! yes, i got the clothes peg and tick.