Loved this restaurant -- their ceviche was refreshing and light, the fish tacos, steak, and guoc w/taro chips were all delish! Really happy we landed at this cute little place a few weeks ago! Highly recommend! read more

We heard that the head chef of Chispa was filipino, so of course we wanted to check out the menu. On a Friday night, it wasn't too busy, and we were seated at an outdoor high-top. Now I think I'm getting old because I couldn't read the menu without turning on my cell phone light. My eyes immediately gravitated towards the Camino de la Muerte, a great tequila and bourbon cocktail - punctuated with an ice cube with their cheeky logo. It was a great balance and not too spirit forward. If you're planning on getting food, try to ge your order in as soon as your server greets you....they will be very hard to find the moment your drink hits your table. Because that cocktail was so good! We grabbed a second round. I'm not a gatekeeper, so I raved and raved about this place to some friends, who unfortunately, didn't have the same experience I did. They were able to get their drinks, but were unable to order food because the servers were preoccupied with looking at their phones. Talk about being embarrassed. Let's get it together Chispa! I have high hopes for you.... read more

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I was recommended Chispa from a family friend and it did not disappoint! My husband and I came in on a Friday night, no reservation needed. They were able to seat us wherever we wanted, but we chose to sit at the bar. Shout out to our bartender, Matthew, who took his time to explain the different Reposados, recommend different drinks, and made friendly conversation that made us feel welcome. We'd definitely come back for this reason! It's an intimate setting with a modern and clean aesthetic, and the music, 90s hip hop and R&B, made the whole experience a vibe! We ordered the Tequila Steak and Oyster Mushrooms which were fulfilling. They paired well with the Damianas Dream, Camino de la muerte, and Tequila Ocho that we drank. Overall, a great experience. We certainly recommend and hope to be back soon! read more

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What's not to like, even the spicy octopus (5/5) dish which was a fave by all! I liked everything I ate and drank and would order it all again. My faves: Tequila Steak (4.5/5) and Chicken in Mole Verde (5/5) & cocktail La Pina Flama. The sauces on everything were exceptional so ask for tortillas (homemade!!!) to sop it all up! read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite on a Saturday afternoon. Delicious food and a relaxing vibe. read more

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Twice here, twice the same: slow, inattentive service. Fifteen minutes to order, ten more for drinks--at an empty bar. An older couple before us had the same complaint and told the manager. Same manager (a blonde woman) both visits--might be time for a change. We're locals and were rooting for this place, but after 45 minutes with one round and zero interest in ordering food, it's just beautiful space and wasted potential. read more

We've dined here several times, and the food has always been extraordinary. Each and every menu item. It's not often you can say that about a restaurant.... reasonably priced too! You will not be disappointed.5 stars. read more

By far one of the most terrible restaurants in napa. Do your best to avoid this place, flavorless and boring, subpar food, bad service and expensive. Just go anywhere else and you'll be better off. read more

This place is super cute! I arrived right after it opened and it filled up relatively quick. They have bar seating, regular table seating and a couple of more private booth options. The bartenders were all very knowledgeable about the drink options and the food. I loved everything I got. The drinks tasted fresh and had a perfect balance of alcohol. The food was crisp but not overly fried and not greasy at all. The price is pretty average for Napa. I will definitely be back! read more

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We were visiting our son and decided to grab a bite and a drink,it was almost 9pm and this place was busy and they were super nice and were able to seat us. Dani was super friendly and took care of use and made us feel welcome. Great food and wines of course, The carrot dish is a must have.. Forgot to mention great cocktails too. I really wasn't expecting how good the food would taste. We loved every bite. Nice bar and plenty of seating. It was fun and has some good nightlife. We will definitely be back. read more

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Chispa is everything all the good reviews say and more! Food, ambiance, service and delicious, artistic cocktails that will make you always wanting more! I've been a few times now and each time, I'm so impressed and grateful for the fun vibes, and welcoming atmosphere paired with top notch service, food and drinks. Highly recommend to anyone in the downtown Napa area. read more

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Fantastic cocktails! The chispacho is amazing and a scholarship fundraiser for employees wanting to continue education. Love the Monterrei is a great white wine! Cheers to Aubrey! read more

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So, we wanted to try a new place in town and this was close. Some of the reviews talked about the service and now I see why. In the beginning we were contacted right away and it was open seating so we sat down on high tables. Our waitress came right away and took our drink orders along with our appetizer. All we ordered was a queso dip. We received our drinks which was a nice Rose, and a Tempranillo, both were very nice. We ordered the Ceviche and the pork belly lettuce wraps. We received both of those first before our queso dip. The ceviche was good, tasty, and no spice. The pork belly fell well short. Not much pork in the wrap, overcooked, and no flavor to it. We almost finished our tapas before we finally received our queso dip. The dip was really good , a little spice in it, and great flavor along with the chips. I was full on that alone because I didn't get much pork belly. Our waitress although very nice came over to check on us when we were done with our tapas. Although, I believe the hostess or manager did check on us when she delivered our queso. Nice place and great ambience. Wish I could give it more starts. Sorry forgot to take a pic of the queso dip. read more

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Recently went to Chispa for my birthday, and I really enjoyed the drinks and food! It was a very nice ambiance and I enjoyed the service. Bartender and servers were kind! read more

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I've really enjoyed (as a local) popping in to this bar for a cocktail treat from time to time. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about tequila (and all the others!) Tonight the bartender created a shot for me based on the flavors of Tajin (a Mexican all seaoning) and fruit, sort of like the seasoned fresh mangoes you can get from a street vendor. I am here to tell you... exponentially impressed! Next time you stop in, ask for a "Monday Special" Slightly sweet, a little spicy, with a tequila kick. Ozzy was the guy who created this specialty!! read more

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Came here on a Friday afternoon for some drinks and bites. The drinks were good and made us think the food would follow suit but we were instead extremely disappointed. Salmon crudo- salmon quality was not the good for the price and the sauce it sat in was begging for any sort of flavor other than olive oil. Seafood croquettes- these were good but honestly were like a mediocre takoyaki for double the price you'd normally pay. Crab roll- felt like no passion or care was put into this thing. The caviar was definitely not sturgeon and the crab was nothing special. In summary, food felt like it was begging for some human with a passion for flavor and cooking to take over. This was honestly such a sad experience. I'd been wanting to try this place since it opened and I'm glad I finally did because now I'll make sure to steer people away from it when they visit. read more

I wanted to like this place, but the food & prices were not it. I ordered Seafood croquet they were just okay, the cooked Oyster was not cooked, it was their version of Rockfella. It was horrible and 4 for $25.00 Nothijg was hot about the oyster, cheese and bread crumbs just sat on top . I just wanted to go, please hand my check. The price is absurd! Never again. read more

Great ambiance and good tasting drinks. However the price for the drinks and food were pretty high for what you get. Drinks - between $18-22 Food - $28 - $30 (appetizer size) Everyone in our party ordered one/two sides, a main dish and a drink which came out to $100 + per person and unfortunately everyone left hungry =\. read more

Great food, great service and awesome ambiance! Let's start with the cocktails! The one on the bottom I am holding I can't remember the name and it's not in the menu was one of the best cocktail I've ever had. I asked the bartender what was it made of and he explained the process they do to make the mulberry syrup! I was amazed of their process they put in their cocktails. For appetizer, we ordered the seafood croquettes. They didn't skimp on ingredients here. Crispy on the outside and moist inside. The fish tacos were delish that we ordered another one! The grilled chicken thighs were juicy and the sauce I was nice! The desserts were ok. I think they can do better. I would totally come back! read more

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Me and my friends have had the worst experiences ever at this bar. I've been here on multiple occasions, as someone who frequents downtown Napa, and the bartender who looks like a 2005 Enrique Iglesias has an attitude problem and clearly hates working on weekends. I actually cannot comprehend why he works in customer service when he hates people. First Red Flag: Half the bar was empty and he told us that it was reserved after we mentioned had 2 more people coming then proceeded not to serve us for 15 minutes. Luckily his other bartender was great and took our order afterwards. Second Occasion: went here on my birthday and gave us attitude when a friend asked if he could substitute tequila for the mezcal. Third Occasion: my friend asked a question about a drink and he lashed out at him. If you are a tourist coming to Napa don't ever think about coming here. Good ownership, go to Cadet instead for a better experience. read more

Came here to try out this new fun tapas bar in the Napa Valley. We did not need reservations, we came after work on a Wednesday. Ambience was nice, we got to sit outdoors. Food was overall okay. I was not blown away by anything in particular. Drinks were just okay as well. Small place and not very attentive staff. Our waiter took down our orders and food was out shortly no complaints about that. After we got our food we didn't see our waiter and no one checked in on us. We had to flag down the bar tender for the bill. Once he finally brought the bill it took him another 30min to process payment, I think he forgot about us. He did apologize. Note the place wasn't very busy. Overall okay experience but probably won't be returning anytime soon. read more

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Love this new spot! Everything was spectacular! My husband and I celebrated his birthday there and boy did they take care of us. Our drinks and the tapas we ordered were amazing! They surprised us three times at different times with a salad, oyster shooters, and last but not least Silvana desserts -- on the house. Absolutely delicious! From our beautiful and friendly server, Jade, to the owners and all staff we came across...nothing but smiles and wonderful service! Great vibes, food, and peoples! We will definitely be back. Chispa made us feel special. read more

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Amazing experience! Food, service and ambiance was perfect! Customer service was amazing what totally return back. read more

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Service was great. Matthew the bartender was very hospitable and knowledgeable. Food was on point. Great flavor and great choices. The drinks were delicious. Strong and refreshing . Ambience is eclectic and roomy. Nice atmosphere. Will go again . read more

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The food looked amazing only stopped in for a few cocktails but would like to try out the menu as well. read more

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Chispa Restaurant - A Hidden Gem in Napa Chispa in Napa is an absolute surprise in the best way possible. From the moment you step inside, the decor sets the tone for an upscale yet welcoming experience. The drinks are refreshing, but the real star here is the food--an absolute must-try. We started with the Tequila Steak, Crudo, and Seafood Ceviche, and each dish was to die for. So much so that we couldn't resist exploring more of the menu, including the Spicy Octopus--a dish I normally wouldn't go for, but I found myself unable to stop eating. Every bite was a perfect balance of flavors and textures. To finish, the churros with divine chocolate sauce were the perfect ending to an already unforgettable meal. This was, without a doubt, one of the most incredible dining experiences, and we'll be back for more. Whether it's a romantic date night or a relaxed Sunday afternoon, Chispa delivers on all fronts. A huge thank you to the chef and owner, who made us feel like family. Can't wait to return! read more

Popped in on a recent early Sunday evening and shared a yummy bottle of Nebbiolo rosé with a friend (I'm not a tequila drinker) then took home the roasted carrots and -- OMG! -- the freaking so delicious king pao octopus dish. I'm still dreaming about that and will be back for it again soon. Friendly service in a stylish setting. read more

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Flat out the food was amazing!!! The pork chop was the best I ever had, perfect combination of seasoning and able to taste all the flavors. Shrimp was perfect and I forgot what the red sauce was underneath it but it was a great mix! Chicken was really good and tender the green sauce was a great combo. Guacamole was okay it was good but had better. Margarita was okay and enjoyable. Overall a great restaurant and will definitely be coming back!! Atmosphere was chill and relaxed. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Amazing customer service by Matthew at the bar! I desperately needed an espresso martini to kick off the night and he improvised with cold brew (what a gem, not stuffy at all). The food was good - steak, octopus, coquetas. We got there around 8pm and I would recommend to arrive more after 9pm if you want it to be more lively. It's a new spot and it's gorgeous with a lot of potential -- I recommend having a live band and playing music louder... looking forward to returning on my next Napa trip! read more

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I was really excited to check out Chispa for the first time but was very disappointed in the service. I was a group of 5 & the minute we walked in we were told there weren't tables available because we needed a reservation which is fine. We sat at the bar but no one was ever friendly or hospitable. Only the woman serving the water was nice & smiled. The bartender and busters were very cold to us. As a Latina I was so happy to support this establishment but with that service, why would I want to go back or recommend people here. I hope they do better. read more

Walking by and a full line up of Fortaleza caught my eye so turned around and stopped in. Quickly I noticed a huge selection of my favorite additive free tequilas and a few more I've been wanting to try. A quick chat with the bartender he gave me a recommendation on a reposado by Siembra Azul. I've been interested in this tequila and it did not disappoint !! The bar has an upscale elegant vibe, dimly lit but the bottles shine bright !! If you love and appreciate great tequila this is your spot, sure prices can be high but hey aren't pouring you crappy celebrity tequila this is high quality/ hard to find spirits ! read more

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Pretty chill spot right before you hit all the spots downtown. Great spot for drinks and a conversation with friends and significant others read more

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I love the interior of this place it sets a nice vibe. I would come here again. We also ordered the queso and onion dip with taro chips. It was pretty good! read more

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We'd passed by a number of times and meant to stop in. At the west end of 1st, it's just off the beaten track for downtown Napa. So beat down the path, because it is worth it! The restaurant is small, so the service is very personal. The menu is a cut above bar food. I got the chimichurri flatiron steak and the sautéed mushroom. Perfectly cooked. Perfectly seasoned. Just the right amount of heat on the chimichurri. The sautéed mushrooms were similarly perfectly executed: amber and flavorful. My partner got the chicken mole with a side of rice. First... okay, rice, pedestrian, right? Wrong! The citrus was super flavorful and was so good with the chicken they should make it one dish on the menu! The chicken was moist, well-seasoned, and the mole simply impeccable. The drink menu alone would make it worth the trip. I got the gin cocktail (something and boozy). It was herbaceous, balanced, and a great pairing with the steak. This place is a hidden gem. We are definitely coming back for date night! read more

Stopped in for lunch while visiting Napa. Amazing food, amazing service and great atmosphere. Had the skirt steak, chili rellano and a side of rice. Amazing meal! read more

The restaurant only had about 10 people or so and yet the food was SUPER SLOW coming out of the kitchen and when we did finally get our order one dish at a time it wasn't good. We tried several different dishes and the only one that I can recommend is the tequila steak. The oysters with shrimp head butter were especially bad tasting. The service was incredibly impersonal and when we asked about waiting 30 minutes before we even got our first item we were told that's how tapas works. Ummm no it's not. If you want good tapas go to ZuZu. read more

The ambiance here is fantastic--really cozy and inviting. However, the food was pretty underwhelming. We tried a few dishes, and while nothing was terrible, it just lacked flavor and excitement. Great spot for drinks or a chill vibe, but the food didn't quite live up to the setting. read more

If you're looking for a vibrant spot with top-tier drinks and surprisingly stellar food, this tequila bar is a must-visit. It's the kind of place where you'll want to stay for "just one more" and already be planning your next visit. The staff is very friendly & knowledgeable on tequila selections. Every dish is worth trying, especially the seafood! read more

A delightful new addition to downtown Napa. Nice big bar with plenty of seating. All the cocktails looked yummy, but I am a sucker for a well made margarita and they delivered. It was, IMO, a perfect margarita. The menu had so many delicious looking items it was hard to choose what to order. My husband had been before and loved the fish tacos, but we wanted to try something different. I have never had a fried avocado before, but OMG, crazy good. Very indulgent and the portion was a lot so its a bit much for 2 people, even though we ate every bit of it. We also ordered the steak with chimichurri. Again, very generous plate full of beautifully cooked beef that melted in your mouth. I do have a few issues however, there are no little sides and we were probably hasty when ordering so we did not really realize that our two dishes were all fat and all protein and I needed a carb to balance them out. The menu offers nothing in the way of chips or tortillas to order. Our server asked the chef if he could provide us with some tortillas and we were told yes for 2 dollars a piece. Sure why not? I spoke with the manager/owner about why there were no menu options and she was very nice and comped the tortillas. Those house made tortillas were so good I would have happily paid for them. I told her I would love to see them on the menu because they make the perfect accompaniment for that beef dish to sop up all that delicious chimichurri and beef juices. We will be definitely be back to try more stuff. read more

Hands down. Incredible. The hospitality is perfect. The food is incredible, the drinks are out of this world. read more

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