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    Doreen C.

    Came here with a party of 6 for late lunch and the food ATE. The seasonal pizza was with prosciutto and arugula and it was 10/10. Pls get that if you come!! Some of the other highlights were the burger and as usual the truffle Parmesan fries. Overall loved the vibes and the outdoor area. Would recommend!

    Warm Brussel Sprouts Salad
    Leah Y.

    Came in during lunch and I have to say, I really wasn't too impressed with this meal. We both agreed the mozzarella appetizer was delicious, but there was some miscommunication with our waitress. We were under the impression the appetizer came with heirloom tomatoes as she had presented them in a way that made it sound like such, only to receive the bill and find that they were separate charges and pretty overpriced. I also ordered the warm Brussels salad and thought it was just okay. I noticed after the meal that the salad never came with the caramelized onions as advertised on the menu, and overall it just felt like I was eating a bed of Brussels and bacon. The final thing we got was an Arnold Palmer that was in need of some sugar or something to help take away the bitterness of the drink. Aside from the food, the atmosphere was nice and I liked the upscale bar vibe if the restaurant. However our service was not great, only seeing our waiter to order and to get the check. And even then we had to go up to the waiters corner because we couldn't get her attention because she was on her phone, and we had to ask another waitress for our check. Plus we never got asked about a dessert menu, which we wanted to try in the beginning having seen some come from the kitchen and all looking amazing. But after our meal and service, we didn't get to it. We were recommended this restaurant and excited to try it, but it didn't really meet expectations. Maybe try ordering another main dish, and a different day with a different waitress would help, but this go around, I don't think I would necessarily recommend this place especially when compared to other options in the area.

    Ahi salad
    Scott H.

    What an amazing meal. We were big fans of tra vigne back in the day too. One thing that jumps out is how beautiful everything is. The salads, drinks, pasta, mains, are all so attractive. You gotta get the mozzarella. I will admit that while it is served tableside. Tra vigne had a little more showmanship with it. Also it is not on the menu so you have to ask for it. I got the short rib pasta. Definitely a winner. Very satisfying. My wife got the ahi salad which had loads of fresh ingredients and very tasty. Service was very attentive and professional, this is a must do in Napa Valley

    Custom red sauce vegetarian dish with fresh vegetables
    Marisa K.

    I always choose a seat outside by the pizza ovens for the best dinner ambiance. Food is fresh and seasonal. Don't miss the corn soup when it's on the menu! They also kindly customized a red sauce vegetarian dish for my dietary restrictions that was perfection-thank you!!

    Tracy L.

    The food is delicious - we had the fresh mozzarella (it's a must when visiting here), the heirloom tomatoes, and the Ribs. All of it was fantastic. The highlight of our night was sitting at the bar with Bryan and Bryan - the cocktails were true art! They put so much care into what they were making and it was fun to watch. The service was also wonderful. Definitely a favorite stop in all of Napa Valley.

    Fresh mozzarella bread and heirloom tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette
    Ed Y.

    While Brasswood is a little farther north than I usually venture when I visit Napa Valley, it was well worth the trek. This restaurant is located among Brasswood's other businesses: winery, bakery cafe, and some retail store (that I didn't check out). there's a large inside dining room with interesting decor, and there's an outside seating area in the back as well, which overlooks the courtyard in the middle of all the business (which has a nice water fountain thing in the middle). the middle of courtyard looks like it's set up for weddings. I opted to sit outside since it was a nice day as did most of their other customers at the time. Our server was polite and professional. - fresh mozzarella with toasted bread: I don't know why this isn't listed on the menu since it's the biggest reason to come here. Fresh pulled mozzarella that they cut up tableside and serve on some freshly charred and toasted bread. It's not just nice, fresh mozzarella; they season it properly along with a drizzle of olive oil. So good. - heirloom tomatoes with balsamic vinegar: this is also not on the menu, but it's probably seasonal and based on the availability of good quality tomatoes. delicious. a perfect complement to the mozzarella, really. is it pricey at $12 for a few pieces of tomato? yes, but I'd do it again. - Short Rib Sugo (slow-cooked short ribs, carrot, & onion sofrito, mushrooms, cabernet sauvignon, parmesan, house-made pappardelle pasta): this was a solid dish. basically, what you'd expect. nice and rich. I think they used a touch too much rosemary when seasoning this dish, but not enough to ruin it. - Duck Bolognese (sonoma duck, classic mirepoix & red wine, pecorino romano, house-made pappardelle pasta): this was also delightful. it ate similar to the short rib sugo in that it was this rich, delicious pasta dish. I found this one more to my liking compared to the short rib sugo, but I think they're both fine dishes. - The Brasswood Burger (meat, cheddar cheese, & ketchup only): this was a variation of their standard burger that was ordered for a kid. I had a few bites of it. while the bun was just plain great, the patty itself was dry & overcooked. they didn't ask for the doneness of the meat when we ordered, and perhaps, they just hammered the thing since it was being served to a kid. - French Fries: these were served with the burger. they were very nice. thin and crispy. good fries! - Chocolate Mousse Cake (cranberry sauce, chantilly cream, amaretti cookie): this was very chocolately. almost too chocolatey, but the cranberry sauce and chantilly cream played a nice foil to the richness of the chocolate. I wasn't sure if I'd like the chocolate & cranberry combination, but it worked nicely. A good dessert for chocolate lovers.

    Mozzarella with prosciutto & pesto. MUST HAVE
    Vanessa D.

    Absolutely phenomenal! Drinks: 1. The Blood Moon (my fave--amazing), 2. Lychee drink (tasty) App: mozzarella with the most amazing, warm soft bread and a side of prosciutto & arugula-hazelnut pesto. This is A MUST main course: lamb chops with pearl couscous and some greens I could have done without. But the lamb was heavenly. THIS IS A MUST GO

    mozzarella in olive oil
    Diana G.

    The mozzarella in olive oil secret menu item is soooo soooo good! Must go try it if you are in the area! The outdoor seating area is delightful when the weather is nice. Service is polite and fast.

    Short Rib Sugo $28
    Vanessa S.

    We came here during beginning of December for some R&R and we were pleased with our experience. The food was delicious; we shared everything including the short rib sugo, the duck leg risotto, fritto misto (super delicious), the persimmon and prosciutto salad and of course their popular panna cotta dessert. Their menu rotates and is seasonal so the dessert images and other items that you see on Yelp does not reflect their current options. I saw a seafood pasta on Yelp (what better place to read about a restaurant than Yelp!) and was told it was no longer on the menu. Nonetheless, everything was delicious and we wish there were larger portions bc we were a bit hungry that evening after a long but restful spa day. The service was not bad, it just seemed to be longer than the other tables. The ambiance was ok, it was a little too dark for our liking but thankfully we got to sit in a comfy booth. The hostess as first seated us in a not-so-comfy 2 seater with the chairs feeling sunk-in. We had a reservation and came early. We will probably be back in the future when we are in the area again.

    fried arancini
    Donna T.

    Brasswood was recommended to us, so we stopped by after our wine tasting which was close by. I love duck so the duck bolognese captivated my interest right off the bat. The ambiance is dark and kind of cabin-like, very cozy. We ordered the mozzarella bread (off-menu item that was hyped up to us), fried arancini balls with pesto sauce, and the duck bolognese. Both the mozzarella bread and fried arancini balls could have used a touch more of salt. The duck bolognese was good, but to be honest it tasted like a regular bolognese with zero hint of duck, which was a bit disappointing. Service was okay, I did have to ask for my water to be refilled. In the future if I were in the area after a nearby winery tasting, there's a chance I may stumble back here and try a few different items.

    Inside
    Lisa G.

    After visiting Rombauer winery in St Helena, we asked for a recommendation for lunch and our server told us about this place...mainly for the fresh mozzarella. We arrived about 11:30 am and got seated in a nice booth with our Friends. We started off with the mozzarella appetizer, I believe not listed on the menu. They came with that first and presented table side. This dish was absolutely amazing...I wish I would have ordered this thing for lunch. Everyone at the table just loved it. Hub got the arancini with pesto... this was so wonderfully fresh and the fries that were also amazing. I got the Brussels sprout warm salad...extremely tasty... and our friends got the pizza and they really applauded that. This is really a great restaurant with great food and I will be sure to return if in the area....

    Oysters - fresh & yummy
    Haleh H.

    4.5 stars! We had a blast. This place has great ambience & outdoor dining space. The service was great. Our waiter made our experience 100x better. He had a great sense of humor. He was helpful with dishes & being attentive while giving us space to enjoy our time. Drinks: enjoyed our cocktail & wine. - oysters: very yummy & fresh and perfectly shocked. - Arancini: they were just fine, wasn't impressed. - Scallop risotto: very tasty & perfectly cooked, loved it. - pork chop: another great dish, couldn't be better. - Tiramisu: yum! Light, yet creamy & tasty.

    Kaitlin K.

    We did the lunch and wine pairing here based on a recommendation from a nearby winery and wow this was my best meal of the trip. The wine paired perfectly and was so drinkable. The food was AMAZING!!! We added the fresh mozzarella and it was so tender and chewy and perfect. The arugula salad still lives rent free in my mind, the perfect combination of flavors. The lamb chop was phenomenal and I'm not big on lamb in general. The dessert was panne cotta with salted caramel and this also continues to live rent free in my mind. Service was great, attentive but not rushing us. The inside had a lot of seating options, we were in a booth which felt very cozy. We made a reservation ahead of time online. This is top of my list to come back to in my next visit.

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    Ask the Community - Brasswood Bar + Kitchen

    Are dogs allowed?

    I'm not sure but they do have a big out door eating area.

    Do you have any gluten-free breads or gluten-free pastas are gluten-free pizza? And if yes please specify what you offered. Thank you

    Yes

    Serve any gluten-free pasta's or gluten-free breads?

    I do not recall the menu stating anything being gluten free. You may want to contact the restaurant because not all restaurants have updated their menus.

    How's your covid-19 regulation? Do you need proof of vaccination or just need to wear mask?

    No need to show proof of vaccination to enter. Masks are optional and to each individual discretion.

    My wife has an intolerance for garlic that will make her feel ill ? Can dishes be ordered and prepared when ordered or do we have to pre order prior to our dinner reservation? We we're thinking of dining here March 19.…

    Yes you order after you sit down.

    What's the pulled mozzarella that's not on the menu?

    It's called the pulled mozzarella. An appetizer

    Is there live music or any music during weekday dinner?

    No there has never been all the times we've been there! It is a great place to hang out, outside. It's beautiful, chill and the food is great.

    Could college students come here to study?

    If you're wanting something quiet where you can spread out, probably not the best place.

    Is this a place to dress up at or go more casual?

    dressy casual. its not a formal diner but not a cafe

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    Rutherford Grill - Key lime pie

    Rutherford Grill

    4.1(3k reviews)
    6.4 mi
    •$$$

    This was my 2nd trip to Rutherford Grill; though, I've been to other Hillstone restaurants many…read moretimes. The ambiance is like other Hillstone restaurants (Houston's, in particular). Dimmer lighting. Mostly booth seating. Organized and professional service. I haven't had any issues booking dinner here. The restaurant is a pretty good size, and there's ample parking. - cheeseburger: I've always been a big fan of the cheeseburger. This time it tasted a bit different though. The sauce in it was tangier than I'm used to. It was still good though. Served with fries, and the fries are nice & crispy. - knife and fork barbecue ribs: these are my favorite ribs, and I love that they're truly "knife and fork" ribs. No need to get your hands all messy eating these things. I'm always torn between ordering this and the cheeseburger. I love them so. The coleslaw and fries that are served with the ribs are a nice complement. - ruby red trout in a lemon butter sauce with crispy rock shrimp: these rock shrimp steal the show here. They're amazing. They have this delightful seasoned salt and are perfectly crispy. The trout itself is fine, but not great. It has a salmon-y flavor to it. - potatoes colcannon: these are delicious. Basically cheesy mashed potatoes with some veggies mixed in. So good. And you can actually substitute your side(s) on the other dishes with this.

    Really disappointed with our experience. We drove an extra 20 minutes deeper into Napa specifically…read moreto come here because the restaurant sounded amazing and we were really looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were told that my stepdad couldn't be served because he was wearing a tank top and needed to have a shirt with sleeves. We completely understand having a dress code, but it would have been nice to know this beforehand, especially after making the extra drive. It was also around 70° outside, so a tank top didn't seem unreasonable for the weather. Because of the dress code, we ended up having to leave without ever getting to experience the food, drinks, or service. That's honestly the most disappointing part because the place sounded like somewhere we would have really enjoyed. I would strongly recommend making the dress code much more visible to guests before they make the drive. We left feeling like the entire trip was a waste, and unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

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    Rutherford Grill - Kitchen with roaster being tended.

    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)
    2.7 mi
    •$$$

    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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    The Charter Oak Restaurant - Inside, looking at the bar

    Inside, looking at the bar

    The Charter Oak Restaurant - Zucchini flower stuffed with meat

    Zucchini flower stuffed with meat

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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(109 reviews)
    3.9 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(112 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Normally we aren't in St Helena long enough to goof off but this last Napa outing we booked a…read morehotel there because we didn't want to go home yet and everything else was booked closer to Napa. As a Hyatt member was able to use points instead of selling my Audi to pay for a one night stay. So the next morning, where to go? After a quick breakfast we ended up at The Saint for cocktails. At first we didn't think it was open since it was early and no one was in there. Upon entry it is clear this isn't a dive bar. A few high tops as you enter to the left and a nice long bar with and table against the right wall. This building takes you back to 1890 or so when it was originally a bank. I wonder how many times it was robbed at gun point and the bad boys rode off on horses with the cash??? Many of the light fixtures are original from the same time. It has a bank vault as every good bank should. But since this is a bar the vault is more a private area with seating. Since we just had a late breakfast we only had drinks. Not sure but I'm pretty sure Andrea had a Lemon Drop and I know for sure I had tequila and lime. While we were there a few high tops filled up with Chardonnay drinking ladies getting away from the family (kids and partners) for the day. And a couple of different couples being tourist. I know, I know technically we are tourist but we've spent so much time here over the years we don't feel like tourist and back in the day not long ago many people thought we lived there. Our bartender was great about explaining the details about the bank building and it's history along with a tour. Next time we are in St. Helena we will definitely be back. Actually may make a special trip from Napa just to go there.

    What a great find in St. Helena! We discovered The Saint…read morejust passing by during our latest trip to the Napa Valley last month. It looked like a nice place, and we decided we would return the following day for a visit. We came in for some drinks and to enjoy the swanky interior. Dark, sexy vibes, very nicely done. It was on the emptier side when we visited, partly because it was earlier in the afternoon, and partly because people were elsewhere watching the final rounds of the World Cup, but that was fine with us, because we got out lovely bartender basically all to ourselves. Unfortunately, I can't remember his name, but he was terrific, friendly, engaging, and down-to-earth. He made us some great drinks (lemon drop for me, tequila & lime for my partner - we're such one trick ponies), and later showed us around the place. There is a lot of history in the building. It used to be a bank back in the day (and by 'back in the day' I mean the 1800's), and it still has the original vault. Beyond the vault door, there is a speakeasy-style dining room that would be absolutely perfect for a private event. We didn't try any food this time, they only had light bites on offer at that time of the day, but the dinner menu looks promising, and I look forward to having a full meal here upon our next visit. Downtown St. Helena is a bit out of the way of our usual stops in Napa, but I would make a special trip for this spot again.

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    The Saint - Valut doors going to small private seating

    Valut doors going to small private seating

    The Saint - Grass-Fed Burger with Fries

    Grass-Fed Burger with Fries

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