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The Charter Oak Restaurant

3.8 (1k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
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Billy M.

If you eat the in the Napa Valley long enough you witness the turnover of restaurants. Lately I've been to a lot of recently renovated restaurants that were hot spot long ago now gone. Case in point Charter Oak was once Tra Vigne. Gone is stately and posh ambiance of TV, replaced upscale lodge atmosphere of CO. The entrance and courtyard are beautifully aged brick and iron. The dining area is large open room dominated by an open flame cooking oven. Dark woods and leather now make this place more comfortable than before. I like how Napa has elevated food in a casual comfortable settings. Overall, great ambiance. The food was very good overall. The stars were the devil eggs, cinnamon roll, grilled trout and the Bavette. Most things had a touch smoke as I believe most things were cooked over an open fire. If I come back I would definitely have the Bavette and Trout as mains. The service was good overall. I didn't experience any lapses. Our server was a pro and the others acted like a team. Overall a great place to eat if you like this style of cooking. I think I'd come have for the ambiance, grilled meat and a cab.

Burger & Simple Salad (replaced fries)
Kristal R.

Happy Hour Menu is a hidden gem here!! The burger is absolutely fantastic!! The salad was delicious as well. Its wine country but if you need a little change the bourbon and tequila selection are fantastic. The service was great and very friendly. The happy hour time is much less crowded and you should be able to walk in and be seated. The bar seating is a great spot.

Yan's Chili Crab Dip and Caviar dip
Amanda K.

I debated between 1 and 2 stars so really about 1.5. I'm honestly surprised by the amount of great reviews which is what got us to try something new in the area and go here. First, the one star is for the ambience. The place and the courtyard were truly cute. Unfortunately getting seated took awhile and when we were seated we were put at a table with the sun on us despite the umbrellas around. The wine list I didn't find enticing and honestly marked up like crazy. I did hear that there is no corkage fee and we should have brought something of our own but we wanted to experience everything. The rose bubbles we did end purchasing was not good. We finished it but didn't even bother wanting to get another bottle of something (which we normally would have done as a group). Next, if you are a vegetarian I would avoid this restaurant. There is barely anything you can eat and when they put fish sauce things like relish, you really have to avoid a lot. I am allergic to fish sauce and the two only salads they have both had fish ingredients and I thought I was being safe by ordering the burger. Thankfully our waiter was on top of things and let me know there was fish sauce in the jalapeno relish (seriously why?!?!?). My parents and sister ordered the caviar dip and said that the caviar should really be separate with the cream on the side and that it wasn't worth the price they paid for it. The crab dip was very crabby. My sister and mom ordered the pork and said it was dry and lacked flavor. Our waiter was helpful when he came by but overall the service was slow and I think he was stretched thin. I hear this is a local place and honestly surprised by that. Perhaps the brunch is better but from this one experience we won't be coming back.

Katrina C.

Great ambiance, great cocktails, great wine, and a great staff that was very welcoming and attentive. We had a delightful meal for two, this was our first time at The Charter Oak and we will definitely be back in the near future, a must try! It would be a great special occasion restruant.

Outside front in courtyard area. Have 2 seating places in this area
Nezelle A.

Arrived around 1:45pm on a Saturday with no reservations. Nice size parking lot, host stated it would be a 30 min wait but asked if we wanted to sit at the bar area with no wait and we chose that option! We seen a couple empty tables in the restaurant itself but maybe they were for reservations. The restaurant has an outside court yard area to eat as well! They are well staffed, we were greeted right away and was brought water. We ordered the buffalo wings( it was a bit too spicy for me so I couldn't enjoy, however my bf loved it! We switch the blue cheese to ranch), side fries and the chicken dish (forgot what it's called) small but good menu! The staff were very knowledgeable about the menu, the chefs preparing the food near the firewood was professionally neat! Overall, good experience but wouldn't come back. I would like to experience other restaurants in Napa County/ st. Helena however I will recommend this place to friends and family!!

Cesar salad and vegetable appetizer
Hector F.

Great atmosphere! Food and drinks are amazing. The burger is our favorite, we will be back just for that. The vegetable appetizer is a must as well as the Cesar salad.

The Cheeseburger
Matt H.

Unfortunately an underwhelming experience in total. We were so excited to come to Charter Oak as we had heard nothing but amazing things. Upon arrival we were told our table wasn't ready and we could wait at the bar. This would have been fine but after a long day of wine tasting all we wanted to do was sit and eat, not drink any more. After a half hour past our reservation we were finally seated. For food we had the vegetables and dip. The dip is incredible and is truly a must get. For entrees we all had the burger and it was one of the best burgers I have ever had. If there's one thing this place does well it is the food for sure. Service was questionable. Our waiter was also the sommelier, while he was very kind and friendly I think he may make a better sommelier than waiter as we were constantly left with not attention. Ambiance is very cool. The open fire stove and overall vibe is very rustic and cool. Overall Charter Oak aces the food but they need to work on their service. I wouldn't say to not come but there are just as good places in the area that will give you better service.

Cesar salad and Vegetable appetizer
Hector F.

Great atmosphere, service, and food. My all time favorite burger. The vegetable appetizer was delicious, and the Cesar salad was tasty. We have found our new favorite restaurant in Napa Valley!

Jay J.

My family celebrated at Charter Oak yesterday, and we reserved one of the fabulous yurts. The thing about the yurts is that no one wants to leave them, and after waiting 30 minutes beyond our reservation time Alec came to the rescue. He explained the issue very graciously, and then proceeded to go out of his way to make amends. Once seated Brooke was our server and she too apologized for the delay and preceded to make us feel welcomed and appreciated. What could have been a disappointing experience because fabulous because of Alec, Brooke and the entire Charter Oak team. We will return, and I am pleased to share this 5 star review

Happy hour cheeseburger
Marilyn B.

A few of our friends recommended this place so we had to try it. We got there right at happy hour and the prices were decent. Wasn't too packed but we had to sit at the bar to get happy hour prices. I highly recommend the burger! The pickle jalapeño relish made it so tasty and definitely worth the calories. My husband got the fried chicken sandwich and it wasn't our favorite.

Salad
Jianming L.

This is my second visit to the restaurant after four years. The grilled avocado is still very special--I ordered it last time and have remembered it ever since. Definitely worth a try. The salad is fresh; you can't go wrong with it. The Wagyu tomahawk is reasonably good. If you like beef, it's not a bad choice.

Deviled Eggs, 2 of 4 left and Side order of French Fries with Ketchup.
Melissa S.

Hubby and I decided to take a little road trip for the day to Napa. We happened to fall upon this restaurant and decided to stop for a drink and a snack. The exterior of the restaurant is gorgeous. We were met by a kind host outside as we walked into tue vourt yard.. We did not have reservations but had the opportunity to wait about 45 minutes for an inside table or could choose to sit at the bar immediately. We chose the bar seating since we only wanted drinks and appetizers and happy we did. Jack was our bartender yesterday (2/21/26). He was so attentive and efficient, he was fun to watch while we sipped our cocktails and enjoyed our snacks. Shortly after we arrived the restaurant got slammed with the lunch rush. Jack orchestrated the bar by himself with ease to sever not only the tableS that ordered cocktails and wine but also all who were seated at the bar for not only drinks but food too. He was friendly and personable and never showed an ounce of stress. It was magical to watch. While seated, we enjoyed watching the food at the beautiful indoor grill being prepared and the plates going out to the guests, each plate being prepared with care. On to our food and drinks. Simple, yet delicious. As noted, only came for a little snack so we ordered the Deviled Eggs and a side of French Fries as well as wine and cocktails. The Deviled Eggs were a hit, perfectly cooked with a a great filling and the topping had an amazing umami flavor I can not describe other than delicious. The French Fries were cooked perfectly, crunchy out side with a creamy center and perfectly salted with a side of ketchup. As for the beverages, hubby enjoy few glasses of hous wine and I a vodka cocktail. I told Jack I was in the mood for a Vodka drink, he asked what my normal was, I told him but also stated I was in the mood for fruity, he said, "I got you".... and he did. Outcome this beautiful delicious hand crafted cocktail that I throughly enjoyed.....thanks, Jack! Our experience was great, I am happy we stopped in and was able to experience this beautiful restaurant where we had great service, drinks and snacks. We shall return another day for another adventure.

The Cheeseburger
Kaye D.

Cozy place, food is good overall..but the grilled chicken is not that tender 7/10.. Service is superb!!! Will def. Comeback

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Disappointing. Food just wasn't that great and it was expensive. Everyone told me it was a must, but honestly Charley's was the best.

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Hi- does your chicken tenders contain dairy like milk or buttermilk? asking due to allergy - thanks?

Hello, our chicken tenders do contain dairy.

Do kids pay the same price at the yurt?

I do believe that have a 12 and under menu but no kids discount on regular menu items.

Do I need to make reservations?

I highly recommend making reservations anywhere in Napa Valley. If you don't, you'll probably have to wait for a table depending on the date/time

Are there vegan options?

Yes, they do have vegan

What's the yurt situation?

Hi, our yurts are seasonal, and have been taken down for the year. They will be back next winter. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

Gluten free options?

You can easily find gluten free options here. Between the loads of fresh veggies and grilled meats, you'll definitely find lots of things to eat.

When did they stop taking orders on the phone and offering sides during lunch? I came specifically for the tostones and now they're not available until dinner? đŸ˜¢ #HappyBirthdayToMe

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We were running late and called to let them know and were told that while they couldn't hold our…read morereservation, they could put us on their wait list. When we arrived the restaurant was packed, but we were got a very friendly greeting and were seated immediately. Our waitress, Brook, was really friendly and professional. The wait worked togethrr as a team and even the manager helped out with bussing tables-true professionals! As we had a reservation for dinner at Bouchon, we wanted something smaller so my wife and I got the house salad and the cup of chili. The salad was a good portion and loaded with toppings including hard boiled egg, homemade croutons, cheese, etc. And dressed just right. The "cup" of chili was a good sized bowl. It was the best chili I've ever had in a restaurant! Plenty of beef with a mix of cubed (chili cut) and ground beef. The spice level was just right, no added hot sauce needed, topped with cheddar and raw onion. My wife couldn't finish hers, but after finishing mine, as much as I wanted to I couldn't either! This may be a long review for salad and chili but the service made Rutherford Grill one of our best meals in Napa. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town.

The food at Rutherford bar and grill is good! Myself and two friends have spent a lot of $$'s…read morethere through the years. However, a very humiliating experience happened to me at a restaurant (not Rutherford Grill) that had me vomiting ( thank God on the floor) a truly embarrassing situation! So, it had been recommended by my health practitioner to have pro biotic drinks, rather then a soft drinks. My friend and I went to Rutherford bar and grill once a week. On this particular evening, we were seated, I asked for a glass of ice for my pro biotic drink which I took out of my purse (I bought it at Wholefoods minutes prior to going to restaurant ) She immediately said you can not bring your own beverage inside. I showed her my un-opened bottle,"it's lemon ginger for my stomach disorder its not alcoholic". I respectively pointed to the bottle. She kindly departed and said that she would get back to me on whether or not I could drink it, after speaking with her supervisor. Meanwhile roughly 10 or fifteen minutes had passed and the gal never got back to myself and my friend seated at the table. Fifteen minutes later, a tall attractive women (possibly 40 to 45 years of age) with a white chef top and black pants came to our table. She had long black straight hair and fiery red lipstick. She came to our table, and asked, if there was anything we needed. I was surprised and asked, "are you a chef? this is unusual your coming to our table". She ignored my question, and asked again, "was there anything we needed?' I explained that my friend had ordered her drink already and that I had asked for a glass of ice. "by this time close to twenty minutes had passed since the gal said she'd ask her supervisor) So, my thought was "oh I guess I can drink my pro biotic". So, my friend got her alcoholic beverage and a glass of ice was brought to me. I poured my drink into my ice filled glass and took one sip...when miss tall attractive women with the chef uniform approaches me..sadly her expression was jealousy and happiness as she spoke to me as though she was "getting off", on telling a genuinely kind and tall blonde woman, "give me your drink" my friend and I were shocked! I explained its a pro biotic for my stomach challenges, its not alcohol." She smiled a fake smile and said "hand it to me, beverages are not allowed to be brought into our restaurant!" tears pricked at my eyes out of shock and embarrassment, because fellow patrons were looking at me like I had done something wrong. I said..."well then can I go outside and drink it? this was an expensive drink for my stomach, I just bought it had Wholefoods a few minutes ago." She sternly said, "No. Consider this a warning or never come back again!", as she reached over me and took my bottle and my glass away! My experience was beyond humiliating. Needless to say we did not eat dinner their and my friend did not drink her margarita. I am a Spiritual life Coach. I value and love, treating people with compassion and respect. Jealousy is ugly, no matter how attractive a women may be! Needless to say my friends and myself after several years of eating there: have never returned. This situation happened 4 months ago. I felt it was time to express my feelings.

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Rutherford Grill - Kitchen with roaster being tended.

Kitchen with roaster being tended.

Rutherford Grill - Oreo ice cream sandwich- bomb

Oreo ice cream sandwich- bomb

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Cornbread bites - tasty

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