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    St Helena Bistro

    4.0 (192 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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    ST HELENA BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Gnocchi
    Kelley K.

    This is our 4th time here. I highly recommend their garlic bread; tortilla soup & eggplant parm! All are really good. Their Gnocchi is good but sauce not so much, my daughter said tastes like chef boyardi? Idk. Fried fish was tasty but thin stripe. Folks that work here are real nice. And totally pros. It's a cute small restaurant. No corkage fee for first bottle! Nice

    Gnocchi - creamy and comforting.
    Joel G.

    Nice find on the St Helena strip. The menu is eclectic with Italian pastas, Mexican mole, a burger and fish and chips. We had the burger and gnocchi which were both excellent. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The waiter was very cordial and spot on. The prices fit the location Great find.

    Avocado Salad
    Amanda S.

    There weren't many restaurants open between lunch and dinner on a Sunday so we came here. Overall everything was ok, but nothing spectacular. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating and is pleasant. Service was friendly, attentive, and food came quickly. The lamb ragu had good flavor, but I would have preferred the sauce be thicker. The fish tacos tasted ok, but the texture of the fish was off, almost hollow and slightly gray in color.

    St.Helena Bistro Steak dinner and Salmon dinner with mimosas
    Brian C.

    The food was excellent well prepared and presentation was awesome. The service was timely and it was very ... what's the word "romantic". This was New Year's Eve. I was expecting it to be booked solid, but they found a place for us even though everything was reserved.

    Churros with Vanilla Gelato
    Robert A.

    Lovely place, right in the middle of St Helena. I came here for dessert and loved it. I ordered the churros with Gelato and it was delicious. The order came right away and the gentleman that was helping me was very nice. I highly recommend it.

    Fish and Prosecco Battered fish n Chips
    Kristine Y.

    A small little viby bistro on Main Street in St Helena is worth a stop. The restaurant is clean and tidy with chill decor. Tables with tablecloth and proper napkins gives this restaurant an upscale feel. The service is quick and friendly. The menu is a nice size and the wine list is as well. The menu confused me a bit with the choices of ravioli, fish and chips, a burger and tacos in the same menu but it kinda worked. The food came out quiclkly and hot. The burger was noshed down quickly as was the fish and chips. The artichoke was a bit wet even though it was grilled. The pumpkin ravioli was tasty but a bit too sweet. The wines we chose were good quality and went well with the food. All in all a good experience. Caution: parking is not that easy to find and you may have to walk a bit.

    Beef ravioli, special of the day
    Andre G.

    Food was amazing. Excellent wine service was great. TheAmbiance was amazing.will Definitely be back

    Tostada Chicken Salad
    Arely C.

    We stopped by to have lunch here after a morning of wine tasting on a Wednesday . We were seated immediately as there were a lot of open tables to choose from inside or outside . We tried the burger w/fries , salad with a chicken tostada shell and salad with salmon. The tostada salad was amazing!! And highly recommend as it was light and delicious . It was a very large tostada salad and was unable to finish it all great portions! My husband tried the burger he said it was okay the sauce was overpowering the burger . And lastly the salad with salmon was also a hit! I highly recommend stopping here for lunch in St Helena as it is very close to nearby wineries . The service was excellent we were able to order and eat within the hour which was great for our schedule ! The only issue might be finding parking as there is not parking available and will have to look for parking on the street .

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    Kymberley D.

    If there was a spot 0 stars, this place would have it. Not only did they serve two other parties before they got to our table and our food came out. It took over forty minutes. The other tables had finished eating and left before we got our main course. I explained to the server that this was an exceptional amount of time to wait for food. He was sarcastic and disrespectful.I will never go there again.

    Lettuce wrapped Bistro Burger
    Terri K.

    Great find on our way back from wine tasting. Cute little restaurant with patio & they could seat a party of 4 quickly. Food was good, service was wonderful, some nice wine choices & clean restroom. My lettuce wrapped hamburger was made was fresh crisp lettuce & you couldn't go wrong with the burger & thin crisp hot fries. My friend had the mole chicken enchiladas & she loved them. She is kind of picky about the mole sauce & really liked theirs. Worth a stop if you're headed down Main Street.

    Cali Burger with simple side salad... yum!!!
    Jonathan R.

    Wonderful little spot we stumbled on and amazed it wasn't busier. Super diverse menu from burgers to Mexican cuisine. Hard to imagine doing it all well but this bistro is all about can do! My burger was cooked perfectly and the charbroil flavor oozed with the juice. Tasty bun too. Served with a simple tossed salad. My pal got the mole enchiladas which he loved. And of course the service was top self. Friendly and efficient. Can't wait to return. So if you are in Napa skip the lines at the grocery store and road houses and sit down and enjoy!

    Avocado Salad - YUM!
    Shirlee S.

    Today I finally had the pleasure to try this restaurant! It did NOT disappoint! Cute little restaurant on Main st in St Helena with a great little patio for outside dining. I ordered the chicken tacos with salsa verde & an Avocado salad. The avocado salad was bright, tasty & beautiful. The tacos were out of this world! Fresh, great seasoning & fully satisfying. Israel was my server. He was gracious, helpful, attentive & friendly- I'm looking forward to going back!

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    Very tasty eggplant parma, nice house wine, pleasant staff. Good experience. Driven by many times, will stop by again

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    Food is tasty. We ordered pasta, salmon and shrimp, and salad. All food are good. Garlic bread is also delicious

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    Great food! Especially the salmon with the Caesar salad. Great service and would go again when I am back in the area.

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    I had the pumpkin ravioli. It was fresh and homemade, excellent. My husband had the combo fajitas. Also very good. We'll be back

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    Great stop for lunch in St. Helena. Good service. Enjoyed the burger and side salad.

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    Great burger and wine. Excellent service and insights. The view was good and the waiter was friendly. Nice day!

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    Brasswood Bar + Kitchen - Brasswood Bar + Kitchen sign

    Brasswood Bar + Kitchen

    4.4(926 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Booked this on the fly for a BIG anniversary celebration dinner and it was so delicious and we sat…read morein a nice cozy booth with perfect mood lighting, The waitress told us not to miss the fresh pulled mozzarella- warm- plus it's tomato season so we added that. Wowzers! So delicious! We had a chicken piccata a New York steak that could not stop impressing us! I had a Storybook Zinfandel which was a light, fruity red- I need go track it down. Then dessert-although full but wanted a celebratory bite- again our waitress piped in to not miss the ridiculously good Butterscotch Panna Cotta! uh yeah- that became the mic drop finale! This is at the back end of St. Helena and we usually never go this deep but since we were staying in Calistoga-this is just a bit outside from there and SO WORTH going to! Can't wait to return with the kids, friends, family. I feel like this meal made me remember how incredible wine country food can be! (I think I got in the rut of the same places) Such perfectly executed, elevated comfort food! 2 chef's kisses from our table to the kitchen! & ALWAYS trust the recommendations from your wait staff!!

    The food, ambiance, and service here are great, but the default 4% "wellness" surcharge for staff…read morebenefits completely ruins the experience. Guilting customers into directly subsidizing employee benefits (and putting us in the awkward position of having to explicitly request its removal) is a terrible practice. I paid the fee, but it left a very bitter taste. To the owner: If your labor costs are up, raise your menu prices transparently instead of tacking on junk fees. Ive seen this kind of surcharge tactic in San Francisco, but seeing it here is deeply disappointing. I won't be back for this exact reason. Pay your staff fairly, manage your menu prices accordingly, and stop passing the buck onto your customers.

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    Rutherford Grill - Key lime pie

    Rutherford Grill

    4.1(3.1k reviews)
    3.9 mi
    •$$$

    The ambiance was so mellow and romantic! The waitress, Lauren was so sweet and personable…read more Laughter came easy with her as she explained the menu to us. The Red Trout, mash potatoes, rock shrimp was so tasty my tastebuds fell deeply in lust with the meal... I would highly recommend this grill if you want to impress at a manageable cost. I can't wait to come back for my next visit.

    Disappointing in so many ways- one of the oddest experiences…read more.. I ordered a Caesar salad and a large wedge of lettuce arrived at the table, which was unexpected for a Caesar salad and I asked if I could please get it chopped and both a chef and a manager appeared at the table and said " we don't do that." I tried to understand if they were literally saying that they don't cut salads... And I asked don't they have a large knife in the back that would cut a salad for me and they said they don't do that. The most ridiculous thing I've ever heard that they don't want to make their customers happy and simply take a salad to the back and chop it for them Not only that, but the attitude of both the Chef and the manager were as if they were too good to cut some lettuce and there was no apology or anything to try and make us happy... I simply returned the salad and did not eat it... The menu here is very odd as well a weird assortment of stuff and not a lot to choose from... The atmosphere is mediocre at best... Be careful if you're choosing to go here because it took a long time to drive here and almost $60 in an Uber and it was not worth the drive. My recommendation to them... Buy a nice sharp knife so you can cut salad for people

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    Kitchen with roaster being tended.

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    The Charter Oak Restaurant - Best Hamburger in Town

    The Charter Oak Restaurant

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    We visited The Charter Oak on Sunday Aug 30 for an early dinner. We sat outside and atmosphere was…read moreterrific. The food was fantastic. We had the signature burger, grilled fig over goat cheese special and the house bread. Not only was the food great but the service was exceptional. The manager Alejandra was so inviting taking time to give us recommendations for wineries to visit. And Zach our server was just as great. Providing us his knowledge of the local winery scene and making several recommendations of his own. Kudos to the team at The Charter Oak.

    Every once in a while you just walk into the place that screams... "You're going to love it here."…read more Well, The Charter Oak Restaurant is one of those places. I asked "Where can I get a good burger" at multiple wineries and everyone pointed me here. Now I know why! As we walked in, (we were lucky as we did not have reservations for lunch but came early) the atmosphere, venue, electricity in the air was amazing. They also have a lovely outside seating area, which seems to the hot spot. It was exactly how all the people described it and the overall atmosphere was amazing with that giant open flaming cooking area at the end and in the middle. I had the perfect seat to watch it and the amazing Chef Marshall preparing food. A lovely young lady ( am am embarrassed that I did not write down names) came by and got us started with menus, silverware and a drink order. Then our amazing waiter (same thing on the name) came over to explain more. Both my wife and I already knew that we were having the burger. (Pretty rare and special for her to have a burger.) Not much to say other than they were AMAZING! Two patties (rather large) on a bun with special sauce and cheese. These weren't just good, they were really, really good. Cooked perfectly (medium) and served with the most amazing hand cut fries. This place definately set a new bar... and it's really high! Through the whole meal, I got to watch Chef Marshall at the grill. Lunch and a show, how perfect was this day? My wife and I are looking forward to coming back soon, and we will... this time for dinner [and we will have reservation.] KUDOs to the team at The Charter Oak Restaurant

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    Inside, looking at the bar

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    Under-Study - Pain au Chocolat ($6) & Pain Suisse Reuben ($9) - not 5 stars but way better than Bouchon Bakery

    Under-Study

    4.4(112 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    their restaurant PRESS was a miss... but their bakery was great!…read more CALISTOGA CRUNCH COOKIE - wow what a cookie! and so much going on in a cookie, but at the same time aesthetically beautiful too - it was really good I liked it a lot! - the caramel spread on top of the cookie was a little overkill though FLANANA BREAD - little flan in the middle of a banana bread - not overly sweet, and everything was moist, super tasty too! PAIN AU CHOCOLAT - wow the layers! amazing baking here (on another level) also got their COCONUT COLD BREW COFFEE, and the coconut cream was sooo yummy (I wished I had more of it). Cold brew was also strong. I was tempted to try their Lobster Corn Dog with caviar... but I guess next time~

    TLDR: I expected nothing less from the incredible PRESS…read moreteam. Under-Study is an exceptionally creative, fun, and delicious addition to the Napa cafe scene and shines with its food items. Can't wait to come back sometime soon. ------ FOOD 1. [MUST TRY] BREAKFAST SANDWICH (5/5) I think the best breakfast sandwich we've ever had. The croissant was perfect: beautiful shape, expert lamination, extremely buttery taste, and super crispy from potentially an additional bake before becoming a sandwich. The egg was a fluffy souffle-type. Cheese and aioli were great, but most importantly, the sausage was EXCEPTIONAL. It was oddly shaped which is how you know it's a freshly-made sausage patty vs. a store-bought / freezer section sausage. 2. [MUST TRY] COCOA QUENELLE (5/5) One of the best chocolate desserts we had in Napa, and a chocolate lover's dream. The chocolate tart crust has an excellent chocolate flavor and is the kind with a very satisfying snap when you break it. The chocolate mousse covers a layer of thicker chocolate and a pool of salted caramel at the base of the tart. It's garnished with a chantilly cream quenelle on top with some candied nuts and cocoa nibs. Not only is this beautiful, but this is delicious. A must-have the next time I'm here. 3. [MUST TRY] SALMON RILLET (5/5) Super unique and high protein. Flattened and fried salmon skins that serve as your "chip". The "dip" is this lean trout + creme fraiche mixture topped with a layer of trout roe. The dip is on the leaner side vs. creamy side, so the salmon skin isn't hard enough to actually dip in the mixture. Better to use a fork to scoop the dip onto the salmon skin. 4. AVOCADO TOAST (4.5/5) Not my usual choice but the employee raved about this item. The avocado and kosho are mashed together into a smooth mousse that's then piped onto a great slice of sourdough. The acidity and kick of the kosho really shone through, making this better than most other avo toasts I've tried. 5. WAGYU SKEWERS (4/5) Two skewers with 3 pieces of wagyu each. The wagyu was good with flavorful salsa verde, but some pieces were a little tough. 6. GARDEN SALAD (4/5) Great, bright, simple salad. Large portion, great for some greens on the table! 7. BRIOCHE TART (3.5/5) Reminded me of a Czech kolache -- essentially a danish but instead of a puff pastry dough, it's a soft brioche bread. The center had a cream cheese and raspberry filling. While the filling was delicious and the brioche was nice, there was a bit too big of a brioche-to-filling ratio for my personal preference. 8. PAIN SUISSE (2/5) Given the ham, cheese, and mustard, felt like a play on a cubano. While the flavors were there, the pastry was unfortunately a bit dense and lacked the buttery, flakey layers I was hoping for. I asked for this to be warmed up, which they happily accommodated, but strangely the ham inside was actually cold, even after being in the oven. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Beautiful cafe right next to the fabulous PRESS Restaurant in St. Helena. Essentially, it's on the road toward downtown but without the traffic of having to enter the downtown area. * Huge parking lot so parking is convenient and shouldn't be an issue * Both a large outdoor area with several different tables and high-top seats, as well as indoor seating (though only a few two-person high top tables and a handful of lower stool seats) * Overall the style is bright, colorful, and perfect for a girls trip, breakfast/lunch with friends, and quick stop for a coffee and pastry ------ SERVICE: * Surprisingly hit or miss. There was a gentleman here whom I interacted with the most who was absolutely wonderful and a joy to chat with. Similarly, another woman who seemed important was very kind. But a couple other employees were expressionless toward me. * Some items were ready surprisingly quickly while others took a surprisingly slow time to come out. For example, the breakfast sandwich and salmon rillets were super speedy. But then the wagyu and avo toast took 20-30 minutes to come out. Similarly, when I asked for the pan suisse to be heated up, it took over 10 minutes for them to do so.

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    Under-Study - Pain Suisse Reuben: House-cured American Wagyu Pastrami w/ house sauerkraut, swiss cheese & russian dressing ($9)

    Pain Suisse Reuben: House-cured American Wagyu Pastrami w/ house sauerkraut, swiss cheese & russian dressing ($9)

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    The Saint - Local oysters on the half shell

    The Saint

    4.3(113 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    •$$

    Our group stopped by on a Friday night for an after dinner drink. The drinks were definitely…read moreprepared by a mixologist!! Very good and music in the background. Adam was playing he knew all of our requests and really added to the evening ending. Sunday night we were a group of 9. We all Just wanted some great food with a great atmosphere!! The Saint is definitely the place. Their back room was exquisite. Everything about The Saint is 10++including the cleanliness. The staff is wonderful. Thank you for giving us 2 special memories.

    We had wonderful time at The Saint in Napa! Our group came for lunch and were seated in super…read moreprivate room that honestly felt like sitting inside a vault - secluded, dimly lit, and really cool. The whole vibe was so nice and felt special right from the start. The service was great throughout. I had the margherita flatbread pizza, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful (with golden tomatoes, yumm). I also got to try the caviar - even though I'm not usually a big caviar fan, this was unlike any I've tried before - served with chips (think ruffles) that rounded it out perfectly. They even surprised me with a pour of bubbly to celebrate my bachelorette party, which made the experience extra memorable. The Saint is also located in the cutest area in St. Helena, surrounded by charming shops, restaurants, and plenty to explore. All in all, it was good vibes all around, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by!

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    The Saint - Valut doors going to small private seating

    Valut doors going to small private seating

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    Grass-Fed Burger with Fries

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