Great service but we ordered a steak to split, requested it butterflied and cooked well. We both cut into a split 7OZ filet that was red on the inside. Sent it back an it was still red. You would think a steak house could cook a steak- their was no charge for the steak. read more

After a 3rd attempt, our $120 cote de boufe was served perfectly. Aside from eating late with regards to our party, the food was spectacular. Because of the delay, the meal was comped. Even though the high ticket beef wasn't cooked correctly twice, the establishment wasn't satisfied until we were. read more

Great for special occasion. Steaks and ambiance are both executed nicely. I am docking it one star for inconsistent service and the high price tag. read more

Bread bland. Staff was helpful. Eating inside with dogs while spending $$$$$ unacceptable. Would NOT recommend!!!!

We went here for our 10th anniversary dinner. It was perfect. We had a wonderful cozy seat, a great waiter and delicious food. They even catered to my husbands gluten intolerance. We loved it! read more

First time I've ever taken the time to post on Yelp; usually I just read other peoples' two cents. That being said.... Wow. My goodness. What a great place. Great ambiance, great service. Our host was Anna, who was a delight. Our server was Karen, who was just amazing in every aspect. Our bartender was Melody, who makes the best Southside Cocktails north of the SF bridge. This place is ideal if you want juicy steaks and healthy portions of sides instead of those places with 9-courses of finger-foods. (We dropped around $100/person for plates FULL of food, whereas places like the French Laundry serve you 10 shot glasses worth of food, one shot glass at a time, for $300 or more.) Even though the wine list was insanely long (56-odd pages), we brought our own wine in, and these folks were more than accommodating. New York Strip and Sonoma Duck for guys, Filet Mignon for the girls. All parties were sated (great word, look it up). Butter Lettuce and Greek salads both great. Mac & Cheese, Potato & Garlic Cake, Sauteed Spinach, and Asparagus were our sides, all quality too. Guava ice cream and a HUGE multilayer chocolate cake rounded out the evening. We didn't feel rushed to leave; we let our food settle afterwards for a bit too. Basically, I would never come back to Napa Valley without stopping by here. read more

Fantastic experience, great service with a lot knowledge, yummy tasty food, nice ambience, good selection of cocktails and wines. I will be back. read more

This place is amazing, the best customer service and their manger is so tentative, this is definitely a 5 star restaurant!!! The food is amazing as well. read more

Anytime I am in Sonoma or Napa, for the film fest or just in San Fran, I must make a stop at Press. Absolutey run to the t with great service and exceptional food. Plus they make some of the tastiest drinks if you have a chance to include their own No. 209 gin, which is hard to find in the USA. This is a treasure to enjoy. Not much more needs to be said. Everything is completely professionally done from staff to service, to food, to bar. read more

Absolutely an amazing dining experience! The seafood tower is spectacular and so is the ribeye steak. Besides having delicious foods what is unique about PRESS is how all staff work together to treat their guests like royalty. Charles and Darla were wonderful, they made our evening even more memorable with their outstanding service. We already have our rsvp for next time set! read more

Don't you just hate when you have been referred to a restaurant and your expectations are all geared to enjoy a really excellent experience?! Womp womp....me & my entire party were disappointed. The service was lack luster & unfortunately the food fell woefully short of a high end steakhouse experience! The filet mignon was a little dry side & the only redeeming part of the meal was the mac n cheese! If you're considering another restaurant- go there! read more

Just when we thought we had found our mecca for food in the wine country, along came PRESS. What a great restaurant. On a recent trip to Calistoga we had dinner there 2 out of 5 nights, including my birthday, and would have gone a 3rd if they had had a time that worked for us. Their Bay Side cocktail made with their #209 gin is delicious. It's made with hangar one buddha's hand vodka, cucumber, mint and simple syrup. The bar menu is smaller and absolutely fantastic. We had a Greek salad to begin. Very yummy and fresh. Then we got a 1/2 chicken dish served with a gzillion great French fries. They make both chicken and fries crispy if you want and cut the chicken into pieces for you, a nice touch in my book. The sauce is divine. We also had the spinach. The first time we had it sauteed in butter (just as they make it) and it was great. The second time we were "good" and had it without butter. It was still great. We also had the side of corn, cut right off the cob, probably just picked as it was soooooo sweet and had a great texture. That's coated in yummy butter. It's a large portion and if I could give it 10 stars, I would. I also love the atmosphere. The ceiling is high with the perfect drop hanging lights inside of nice fabric lampshades. You get just the right dollup of light over your table. Their patio has one of the nicest outdoor fireplaces I've ever seen. It is highly sculptural and sends off nice warmth. The banquette out there is very comfy as well. I know we'll be going back there a lot. read more

This has been a favorite of mine since they opened, however my last dining experience 2 weeks ago left my date and I with food poisoning from a Kobe Beef hamburger. I have had food poisoning once in my life and I know what it is. So does my girlfriend who is a registered nurse. 6 hours after the meal we were both sick into the next day. Ordinarily, I would dismiss it as one of those things that will happen when dining out frequently, but the lack of response by the manager left me feeling like they don't care. I called to let them know what happened to us and talked to the assistant manager & she assured me I would get a call from the manager after they had a chance to talk to the chef. Well, weeks later no response. read more

I've had wonderful experiences at Press, however, our last visit was abysmal. We went with a party of 10, but we had made reservations for the group and had limited menus to choose from. In spite of all that, we had meals overcooked, undercooked and very nearly not cooked at all. My wife and I had the chocolate soufflé and it was not done - more of a lava cake than a soufflé. On top of that when we asked to speak to a manager, no one gave us the courtesy of coming out to discuss the meal. Will I go back? Probably, because I know they can do better, however, with a large party I'll avoid Press like the plague! read more

The best part of our meal at Press was the water server. The food was average, the steak was not cooked to order and our bill was wrong. Many better option in St Helena for a nice meal. read more

My go-to restaurant in the Napa Valley. The quality of the ingredients, and the purveyors they use, are as good as it gets. They serve up the best rotisserie chicken I've had in the US, and their aged prime steaks are second only to Peter Luger's. Their wine list is a treasure trove of California gems. If you're dining alone, eat at the bar and enjoy perhaps the best bar menu in the US. The manager, sommelier, bar tenders, and especially the waiters, are world class. read more

Went for dinner. Beautiful restaurant, service was great. Apps and side dishes were very creative and tasty. My wife has the filet and I had a ribeye. For the price, the steaks were underwhelming. read more

If you'd like a special dining experience in the Napa area, head to PRESS! My girlfriend and I went this past weekend and it was fabulous. We were seated in this little nook where we sat side by side. Perfect for a romantic evening! The wine list is extensive!! They will have whatever you are looking for. This restaurant really pays attention to detail and really cares about their food and wine. We started with a great bottle of pinot noir. We ordered the lobster crab cake to start with and wow was it fresh! For dinner we both had filet mignon which is cooked on their wood grill. Absolutely one of the best pieces of meat we've had. For our sides we had asparagus and truffle mac and cheese. I highly suggest it if you are a mac n cheese lover! For dessert we had the chocolate cake which was a towering slice delicious cake. This was a fantastic experience. The staff was helpful and knowledgable about their food and wine, and so welcoming. If you are looking for a perfect romantic evening, head to PRESS. Thanks for a wonderful evening and the best meal of our lives! read more

The food and decor are lovely, but we did not receive the steak we ordered. We asked for the grass-fed BN Ranch and received the grain finished version of the New York Steak instead. The whole reason we came was for the BN steak. My husband was disappointed. Otherwise I'd rate Press four stars. read more

Ate at Press a week ago and what can I say other than Wow!! My husband and I had oysters, steak tartare, pear and arugula salad, wagyu beef, lobster cake, squash (side) and the soufflé. Not only was the food amazing, our server Tyler was phenomenal!! He is extremely knowledgeable and has such a fantastic personality, we can't speak highly enough about him. He made the entire experience beyond memorable and we will definitely be back here on our next visit to Napa. Ashley at the reception desk is also absolutely delightful and a foodie to boot....super fantastic all around! I highly recommend Press....a must try in Napa! read more

LOVED Press! I am so often disappointed when dining out, but not here! I had the truffled mac and cheese, onion rings and the fillet mignon. Most of the time I find my fillets overcooked and bland, not here. I paid extra for caramelized onions with my steak, and YUM!! Steak was cooked PERFECTLY and was sooo flavorful! They restored my faith in a good fillet! Service was great, bread on table was yummy, wine list extensive. I will definitely go back, even if it's just appetizers at the bar when I'm on a budget! (It's definitely not cheap people!) read more

This is my favorite place to eat at in the Napa Valley. They have a bar menu which includes different food than the actual restaurant which is awesome. The carrot dog and bacon sampler are a must. The drinks are wonderful as well. Being a steakhouse, the meat is always cooked to perfection and delicious. The service is always way over the top. I have never had a bad experience here!! read more

I've been wanting to go here for the past 2 years and after all that built up anticipation it did not disappoint! I had the filet which was perfect. The sides, truffle Mac n cheese and potato cake, were a great addition. Service was amazing. All around this is a must. We will be back read more

Good food, worst dining experience. From appetizers to salads to entrees, not one server checked to inquire about our dining experience nor if we needed anything. We've been dining in the Napa Valley for decades and fortunately, Press was not our first experience; however, it will be that last at this restaurant. read more

As Much as I have talked this place up to my friends and family, and from previous experiences (over the years). The standards going into this place are high. Not to mention the pricing for the fare. It's been about a year since the last visit, which food and service was exquisite. This last visit I was appalled. It was fully booked that night and did have kind of a late rush. My family was in from out of town and I wanted to give them the best steak they ever had. So naturally I took them to Press. We sat at the bar since the night was booked already and had no chance of getting a table. We had a small group of 4 so I thought no big deal. The first thing I noticed when things began to go awry, was when my sister asked the bar keep what wine they recommend (8k or more onsite) the guy's reply was "I don't know what you you want". Not this is our best seller, or this is something new, or this is what I like. It was arrogant and completely unhelpful at best. So she ended up changing her mind and not ordering wine, and went with a cocktail (Bloody Mary), followed by the starters and mains. We got the cocktails after about 10 mins. It was the worst bloody mary ever, literally just tomato juice and vodka, no spices very bland although it seemed the tomato juice was fresh. My sister mentioned to the bartender she didn't like it and his replay was "ya this place doesn't have the best bloody marys" and leaves it in front of her, and walks off. She pushes the drink towards the back of the bar table to show she is not going to drink it, later the bar keep comes and discards it. I tell them (my family) not to worry the food is gonna make up for it. I begin to remember how amazing the food was in the past and how clean and organized that kitchen was and how wonderful the food looked getting to the pass, the Chef grabbing the plate and inspecting. I decide to take a peek in there as I make my way to the restroom. Someone was in there so I waited by the kitchen entrance taking a look in the kitchen down the line. This is when my fears really started to settle in. I look down and see clutter on the pass to the point where you cant even really see the stainless counter tops as they are covered with pans and prep, Garde Manger was busy with orders, the grill cook had a disgusting black chef coat on SUPER FILTHY, and covered with different colors of mess, fumbling about with a huge tray of steaks, whilst face and forehead covered in sweat, (I can only imagine the horror waiting the poor soul who had his (the grill cook) sweat drip on that steak). I'm looking around and I don't see the chef on the receiving end of the pass. I do see what appeared to be food expo, who take a look at me with a weird look and continues to call his order out. I made my way back to the table after , and our our starters came out, Onion ring, deviled egg and beef tar tar (the tar tar was not very good, it tasted like the beef had been sitting in a refrigerator totally exposed). I ended up squeezing lemon juice from the lemon in my cocktail over the beef and adding salt to make it a little more bearable. I continue eating it anyway and thought the mains would make up for it. So our steak comes and and my buddy and I split ours while my sister and her husband split theirs. The server walks the steak up and offers to cut it in half, I agreed and she walks off, the sides show up and we are starting to get excited for the food. about 10 mins. go by and I'm wondering what happened to the steak I look around for the server and find her at the cutting station just beginning to cut the steak in half. She walks it back over and serves us, I go to cut the first bite and the meat is super rare, the marbling is still white in the middle, and the inside is still cold (supposed to be Med. Rare). My sister and her husbands steak came out (supposed to be med. well). The steak looked totally off, disproportionate, super THIN, as if the regular cut was cut in half and then that piece cooked, and then was cut in half as well. (this cost $67) My sister not knowing what was going through my head when I saw the plate, says to the server, "I ordered med well". he replies " you want it up?" She says "I ordered med well, it's still red, you call that med. well?" He says again " you want it up?". This order was done wrong, and instead of doing it over, it went back to put the undercooked meat back on. The sides grew old and cold as we waited and so did my patience with the stupidity and disappointment. I canceled my order and left after speaking to management. This place needs to address the staff who are clueless, and get a grill cook who knows the how to cook a steak and knows how to treat that wonderful prime beef from that great butcher. Less than 2 percent of the beef grown in the U.S. is considered Prime, none of it should be wasted or treated like it was by the clowns that night. read more

Went to Press on a recommendation and were expecting a lot more. It's a very trendy looking place and despite not having a reservation we were seated right away on a Friday night. It was in the bar but that wasn't a problem. In fact, if they had even told us about the bar menu we might have liked it more. We started with Caesar salads. They looked beautiful but had WAY too much dressing with WAY too much garlic in it. The croutons tasted like they had been soaked in grease. After the salad we had a steak with garlic potato puree. The steak was huge (20 oz) and was intended for one person. We split it and couldn't finish the whole thing. The steak was very good. It was cooked perfectly - a nice char on the outside and red on the inside. That was the only part of the meal that was good though. The potato puree was like eating baby food. Despite sharing a meal (the steak) our bill was $200. It was a great steak, but not even close to a $200 meal. read more

My wife and I both agreed this was the best meal we have ever eaten. I ordered the Japanese Wagu steak. It was incredible, the best piece of meat I have ever had. Yeah its super expensive, but well worth it. My wife had the seabass and it was the best fish she said she had ever had and I agreed. We had the chocolate souffle and it was very good. Next time we make it to California we will certainly be back to Press. As I mentioned, it is very expensive but if money is not an issue then its well worth it. read more

Definitely not your typical steakhouse, and I mean that in a good way. Bucking the stereotype of dim lighting and leather chairs, Press is open and green, and blends into the Napa scenery. Winos will not be disappointed, as the wine list is one of the very best I have ever encountered, with an obvious emphasis on local wineries. We had both red and white drinkers at our table for 7, and everyone was happy, although prices were at a "special occasion" level. Press also deserves praise for being so accommodating: one of our guests was a vegetarian, and was able to order a beautiful preparation of fresh vegetables, and two guests split a wood-grilled whole chicken that was amazing--definitely not what you expect at a "steak" restaurant. Of course, the meats were delicious; the filets were perfect, and I had an incredible veal chop. Lastly, the service was warm and welcoming, yet not in your face. Definitely one of Napa's best. read more

definitely a steak house. there's probably only 3-4 entrees on the menu besides the steak. the gf had the small filet mignon and i had the dry-aged kansas city strip. medium rare with a bottle of red that we brought with us that went perfectly with the dark red meat. the dry-aged strip was anything but dry. quite juicy and tender. i got the green peppercorn sauce on the side and the onions underneath. the sauces are really not necessary and i don't think worth it. the waiter recommended the peppercorn and if that's the best they had to offer then i wouldn't try the others. the star of the show was certianly the beef. the onions were hardly mentionable as an aside and were sauted down to the point where they were hardly there. next time around, i'd go for the mushroom side like the gf got. far superior to the withered onions. her fliet, i would say, was tastier than my strip but there wasn't much to complain about with the strip either. we started with the butter leaf salad and the soup, and i would highly recommend each of those as well. the butter leaf came with just the right amount of dressing to add some flavor without drowning out the flavors of the ingredients in the salad. the dessert was banana cream pie was pretty spectacular, btw, and i would definitely get that again. although it was BIG so do NOT get one of those for yourself alone unless you're playing the offense line in an NFL team. the gf was so impressed with the banana cream pie that she got motivated to make her own which was excellent. so i must give Press a shout-out for improving my quality of life for the long haul now that banana cream pie is going to be coming my way regularly from here on out! read more

The ambiance is amazing and the food is so Good! Best steakhouse and wine list in Napa county!

One of the best steakhouses I have ever been too. My wife and I ordered the seafood tower as an appetizer and the oysters were some of the best I have ever eaten. The ribeye was cooked perfectly to temperature and was masterfully grilled to perfection. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Best steakhouse I've ever been to & been to many. We loved everything. Husband had raw oysters & rib eye. I had wagyu ribeye. It melted in my mouth & was perfectly seared. Truffle Mac & cheese is everything ppl have said. Had potato cake. Was good but seemed just ok cuz rest so outstanding. Had ice cream for desert. Home made & creamy. Wish I lived closer but we will definitely be back. read more

we were six friend on valentine day, the was the best steak ever and the service amercing read more

Another wonderful evening and dinner at Press. This is our second time at this restaurant. Excellent food and service. First time we went there was for my husbands 60th and this time was for a belated Valentine's Day get away weekend. First time we dined there we had Charles. Requested him tonight but he wasn't working. We had Loretta who was equally as nice and attentive. And she has a Maltese, same as us. Thank you Press staff and management for making your restaurant a wonderful place to dine for special occasions. And thank you Loretta for being a wonderful server tonight in place of Charles. We look forward to a future special occasion at Press, a favorite in the Napa area. read more

Went for our anniversary, food was delicious. Ordered petite filet, Cooked perfectly. Mac and cheese was so tasty. Huge wine list.

Best whole organic chicken and New York steak. The beef tartar was also amazing. Great service and ambiance and amazing wine selection.

Made reservations a week ahead. Very friendly bustling restaurant. Greeted quickly and seated and had water quickly. Hanger steak and truffle Mac and cheese out of this world!!! Onion rings and salad also divine! A great bar and spot to hang with friends!! read more

2nd best steak I've had in my life (first place was home made). The service was great and the atmosphere was cute. Best to get a reservation- we had to eat early in order to get in the same day. read more

No visit to Napa Valley is complete without a visit to PRESS. The wine list deeply explores Napa wines, with an extensive collection showcasing the best of Napa from the past few decades. And if you need assistance exploring the wine list on their slick iPad, an immensely knowledgeable sommelier is always nearby to help you with your selection (Amanda has led my husband and me to many a delicious bottle). Order the cote de boeuf for two finished with the chocolate souffle and you will not be disappointed! One final recommendation: sit at the bar for EXCELLENT service (Nathan and Dustin are exceptional at their jobs). PRESS offers an amazing food and wine experience, but the outstanding hospitality keeps us returning with every Napa visit. read more

When I'm prepared to drop $200+ on a meal, the last thing I want is to be seated next to the couple who thought bringing their 2 year-old to a high-end steak restaurant was 'cute.' I understand it puts the restaurant in a difficult position, but don't tell me that management didn't notice the uncomfortable looks on the patrons also seated right next to that table. What you coud have done for everyone else (besides staff stopping every five minutes to coo) was to simply acknowledge the intrusion to the folks nearby, and offer a complimentary SOMETHING. To ignore it was insulting; like it's no big deal for a family to spend that kind of money and be forced to tolerate a scenario that would be expected at IHop. As for the food - the ribeye was fatty, and the $17 glass of wine was a short pour. We won't be back. read more