This was for our 23rd wedding anniversary, so as a treat, I decided to invite my husband and close…read morefriends to lunch. While working in St. Helena, I could never find an opening in a reservation, so here was a great opportunity now that all of us are retired. Our friends live in Clear Lake while we live in Vallejo, so this is a central place to meet. It was the best decision I made because every year for the past several anniversaries, we've gone to Cache Creek to C2. Their food and service is excellent because my husband enjoys poker, but I thought a change of scenery would be nice. And it was! Firstly, it was very kind of the staff to present us with a greeting card signed by everyone -- how sweet and thoughtful! We will cherish that! Secondly, we were very impressed with how the food/wine was locally sourced. It was incredible to hear the story about Custom, the Bull, and taste the difference between the Highland beef compared to Angus. Our waitress was "Erica S." She was engaging, personable, and very informative. My husband and I would definitely like to return to return to experience the dinner menu! We and our guests had the following dishes: Artichoke appetizer Arbororio Biscuits & Gravy Two Cheeseburgers Three Bloody Mary's Farmstead Margarita When they found out it was our anniversary celebration, the house sent over four glasses of complimentary champagne and a dish of dessert -- again, very sweet and kind of them I now understand why so many crowds flock to this restaurant! It's well worth the wait! If you have not experienced a meal there, you must definitely go now!

I was really excited to try this restaurant for the first time, especially for Mother's Day, and…read morewhile the food itself was excellent, the overall experience was disappointing enough that I would not return. From the beginning, there seemed to be constant miscommunication between staff. We specifically booked an outdoor reservation and were seated inside instead. While mistakes happen, it set the tone for the rest of the evening. The bigger issue involved the wine and corkage fee. We purchased a bottle directly from the market associated with the restaurant and were told by the employee there that the corkage fee would be waived if we bought their wine. When we sat down, our server Sara told us that was not true and that we would still have to pay the fee. I explained what we had been told, and when she asked if I wanted a manager involved, I said yes. Before the manager even arrived or clarified the situation, the server opened our bottle of wine. In the silence and confusion, I reasonably assumed the fee issue had been resolved. Then the manager came over and told us we would still be charged and implied that nobody at the market would have told us otherwise. The way it was handled made my husband and I feel like we were being accused of making the whole thing up, which was especially upsetting on Mother's Day. At that point, the bottle was already opened, so we were essentially stuck paying the fee regardless. Between being seated incorrectly, the poor communication between employees, and how dismissive the situation felt, the service completely overshadowed what should have been a special meal. The rest of the service we felt ignored and there was minimal effort to accommodate. Great food alone is not enough to justify returning when the hospitality experience feels this frustrating and unprofessional.

Gorgeous setting and delicious food. Could improve on personalization…read more ​I've been a member at Clif Family for years and finally splurged to try their Enoteca Pasta e Vino experience. It is a 5-course luncheon with wine pairings hosted in their private enoteca overlooking the vines, complete with a personal attendant and private chef to curate the experience. ​The food was delicious, the wine selection was superb--including their Howell Mountain Cabernets (Cold Springs, Croquet, and Cima)--and the private room was the perfect intimate space. It was such a relief to have a private area where I didn't have to worry about disturbing other guests while having an infant in tow! ​However, I'm giving this experience 4 stars instead of 5 because it felt surprisingly generic for a winery that typically excels at personalization. In advance of our reservation, I was sent a questionnaire requesting our music preferences and celebration details, but neither were acknowledged during the visit. Why ask for that information if it isn't going to be used? It felt like a missed opportunity to make the experience truly magical. ​Overall, it was a good experience with top-tier food and wine, but I expected a bit more of that "Clif Family magic" when it came to the details.

I LOVED the experience at this winery. We felt so welcomed - so much warmth in everyone that was…read moretaking care of us. Toni did an incredible job of hosting us! They do food pairing with your wines and also have a food truck with organic food - super yummy! They sell jams and hot sauces etc. They had a small sign with our name on it - such small things really go a long way in making the customer being felt welcomed. The story about the son naming his Clif bars after his dad - such an inspiring story! And him being a musician and doing improv and that's how one of the wines is named. Superb ambiance and experience- do visit this place, when you are in the area!

Stopped in later in the day and tried multiple wines. The Eight years in the desert red wine was…read moreso good we bought three magnum's. The Cab Sauv, delicious . Our service was excellent. Great conversation and we learned a lot about the history of the wine maker. I do recommend trying this place.

We heard good things about OSC and had to try them out. Cozy tasting room in Napa. We chose to…read morestand at the bar and talk with the host. The wines were very good. We bought a few magnums and bottles and plan to return. Great reds. Their bottle bags are a thick and soft material, very classy. A few pics of what we bought.

There are not enough stars to sing the praises I would like to for JCB…read moreI truly miss the Yountville location but the St Helena location is lovely. Yountville used to be a small quaint town but is growing. St Helena still has that small town feel. So glad to have JCB in such a cute area. Hosts Kandi and Alex are fabulous! I always get the sparkling flight but my husband generally gets the red. on my recent visit I brought a local friend and she also got the sparkling and we loved it!!!! thank you so much for being a consistently fabulous place for a sparkling tasting . Candy is the sweetest and best hostess ever!

This was absolutely a favorite stop on the winter wine passport. We were able to walk in without a…read morereservation on a Friday evening because it was still a little early. I'd recommend making a Rez if possible. The employee was incredibly kind and had a depth of knowledge about the wines, the champagne, and the local area. He gave great recommendations and was super personable. We did the Bumps and Bubbly experience where you take a bump of caviar off your thumb and then sip on your champagne. It was incredible and I'd highly recommend it! We'll definitely be back if ever in the area. Trust me, you'll love the bougie decor and vibe!

Still love this place! Finally was in the area again and came back…read more The ice cream was delicious, smooth, and creamy. Staff were still friendly and polite and provided us glasses of water while we chatted and inside was nice, and refreshing! 10/10!

Thank you Irwin for making "Her Majesty"! Vanilla ice cream with brownie chunks and caramel swirl…read more It was absolutely perfect and we can't wait for more!

Tom, our sommelier was amazing and knowledgeable. He made our visit to Napa Valley so meaningful!!read more

We had a nice visit to Charles Krug Winery while on a tour with the Napa Valley Wine Train…read more Our tasting and winery hostess was Riana who took us on a small tour of the property and educated us on this history of the vineyards ownership and family legacy. Once inside the large upstairs tasting venue, we were treated to a nice wine tasting by Riana. The wines were nice. I'm a Cabernet person but I enjoyed the sparking rose. Refreshing and not too sweet. I wish we would have had more time to view some of this historic photos and explore the downstairs part of the venue as it looked interesting but perhaps another time when we return to Napa.

Can't say better things about NIGHT Wines. When entering the business another customer, who was…read moresitting on the patio, dog lunged at my service animal. The owner (Scott) answers the phones himself and instructed his staff to come escort us in the back door. Although we weren't compensated for this or given any type of accommodation for the stress, I'd still recommend this place to all my friends and family. Came down to Wine country for my birthday- attached are pictures of everything we enjoyed here at NIGHT Wines. Fights: amazing! Great portion sizes! Charcuterie board: standard to what you'd receive anywhere in Napa- but can't go wrong! Desert: My favorite part! It's paired with a serenade in either French or English with your desert. I did pass on this, but it's a sweet touch nonetheless.

This place is lovely!! It is open late night which is just what we were looking for for our Napa…read moreValley day trip. They have a classy interior with marble tables and nice comfy couches. They also had live music in the evening! The service was great and the food and wine was all very enjoyable. So glad i found this place on Yelp! :)

Whenever we're in Napa Valley with out-of-town guests, V. Sattui Winery is always one of our go-to…read morestops. It's perfect for lunch or a picnic, with a wide variety of food to pair with your wine. They're also very family- and kid-friendly. We once enjoyed an outdoor tasting in one of their shaded garden areas overlooking the vineyards, and unlike some wineries, they welcomed having kids seated with us. Our host even served grapefruit to the kids--a thoughtful touch that made the experience even more memorable.

Really cool spot in the Napa Valley to enjoy some good wines, lovely grounds, and a nice market on…read moresite. Unfortunately for us it was raining, so our outdoor tasting and picnic idea turned into an intro tasting in their barrel room followed by a quick snack to go from the market. Was a bit bummed we couldn't bring food we would have purchased from the market into the barrel room to enjoy during our time there, only charcuterie was permitted I guess. Ash our server was attentive and knowledgable on the wines. Standouts were definitely the more premium cabs. Definitely leave time to visit the market - lots of great samples of their products for sale throughout, expansive prepared foods and cheeses/jams/etc. to purchase. Will definitely be back to visit this place, hopefully in the nicer weather!

Amazing experience at Merryvale! We had incredible wine and service during our wine tasting. We…read moretruly enjoyed our visit. The place is beautiful! We ended up becoming members because of how good everything tasted. You definitely want to visit this winery.

Our second stop on our tour was Merryvale. The guy that took care of us was very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. The event space was absolutely incredible with massive barrels and beautiful table settings. The wine was probably my least favorite from the 3 wineries we visited, but everyone has their own taste. Overall, cool spot to visit with a great outdoor courtyard and beautiful indoor space.

Faust has great wines and an amazing "Act II" tasting experience. We decided to make a trip here…read moreafter visiting Quintessa a couple years ago. The property is beautiful and it was fun to hear how the story of Faust is integrated into the decorations of the house and the storytelling of the wine. The tasting experience was accompanied by an assortment of great local snacks, which was another nice treat to enjoy.

Super charming & sophisticated place. Wine tasting with friends easy to enjoy all including getting…read moreinfo on history of the place and the wine selection we tried. Not the best snacks to go with the wine! I never had hummus for wine tasting or paring anywhere else! Interesting choice. If you like a better snack you have to pre order charcuterie tray ahead of your visit. We enjoyed our visit