I wish I had taken photos of everything we ordered, but we all dug in way too fast…read more We got the chili crisp pork nachos during happy hour, really good with a nice kick of spice. The pastor tacos (also happy hour) were by far the best pastor tacos I've ever had. Super flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also tried the lettuce wraps. They were good, but probably not something I'd order again. The fried chicken sandwich was solid, juicy, flavorful chicken, and I loved that it came with fries since that's becoming rare in Napa. The burger was also good, again with fries (much appreciated). THE STAR: the octopus. WOW. So tender with the perfect balance of flavor. It was the only dish I managed to take a photo of because the presentation was beautiful and honestly better than any octopus dish I've had in the valley. 10/10!! Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable, helped steer us in the right direction, and kept things fun at the table. Huge thank you to Em for such a great experience! We will be back very soon!

I came here with my family for a birthday dinner and we were a party of five. I would definitely…read moreconsider this restaurant more of a date night spot for up to two people because it is small inside. However, there weren't a ton of people in there so a larger party like ours thankfully worked. I was a little bit confused by the menu because I felt like it was attempting to be a fusion restaurant of some sort. Flavor profiles ranged from Asian cuisine to Italian and to Mexican/Latin. That being said everything that we ate was delicious. I do feel like some of the entrées felt a little bit incomplete. For example, the octopus dish was very good, but clearly needed a vessel to soak up all of the rich sauce. A side of rice would've gone a long way had it been included in the entrée. Our server and the bartender were amazing though. They came over and checked on us regularly, refilling our waters as needed, and took a group photo of us more than once lol. I just think that the menu could use some refinement and direction and if I returned, it would be more of a date night or just with one or two friends versus a larger group.

Amazing great food and excellent service. Would recommend to anyone. Excellent space and ambiance…read moreas well

My wife and I had a wonderful experience dining at Carpe Diem. I attended an event here recently…read moreand knew I had to return for a date night. The dining room is small, but really lovely. Nice touches adorn the restaurant throughout. The menu has a lot of wonderful options. The service, provided by Alex, was excellent. We started with the Dungeness Crab arancini, which are probably the best thing we ate all evening, and that's saying a lot because everything we had was great. These arancini are perfectly fried crab meat rolled into a ball served over a delicious tartar sauce. I wish I had 3 orders of this, at least. We ordered the soup of the day and their bread service. The soup was a white bean and sausage and it was perfectly salty and fatty. The bread and butter was a perfect accompaniment. The Carpe Diem salad was also really special. It had these Cabernet soaked dried cranberries that were so good and tart. For an entree, we ordered the short ribs which come over a risotto. It felt a little heavy, and maybe the sauce could've used a little acid to cut the heaviness. It was still really delicious though. For dessert, we had the espresso crème brûlée. This was just the icing on the cake of a great meal. I love Carpe Diem and hope to come back soon!

What a special little gem in Sonoma! We came here for a birthday, and ended up sharing the 7…read moretapas AND the 3 taps, and were totally stuffed, I think next time, we can just get 7 to share. We tried the shrimp ceviche, which was one of our favorites, big, flavorful shrimp, cucumber, passionfruit, bits of bean and peppers. Just a taste of spice. Another favorite was the scallops, with serrano peppers, cucumbers, and capers - like eating silk from the sea! So many flavors and textures, it is a wonderful little place, and we will be back!

Everything was perfect!…read more Make a reservation because this place gets busy. 7 items is more than enough for 2 hungry diners. Everything we ordered was incredible! House picked veggies, kale salad with anchovy dressing, marinated squid salad, shishito peppers with smoked sausage, sardine pate, piri piri chicken wings. But the goat stew was the star. You must order this!! The restaurant is cozy without feeling cramped. The atmosphere is casual, clean, comfortable. The server was really nice and offered me a taste of wine before I committed to a glass of a varietal I'd never tried before. Glad she did because my first pick was too fruity for me.

Beautiful restaurant vibes but honestly the food was mid-tier. Compared to places like Bursa in SF…read moreI was a bit disappointed. Service was good, just the food didn't hit the spot too much.

My husband and I did a San Fran to Portland meandering road trip. Every day we reassessed our…read morefavorites. After 12 days, and at least as many stops, Tarla remains our top spot. We ordered the saganaki, dolma, spanakopita, and Dubai chocolate dessert. As one that has never grasped the pleasure of dolma, these made me understand, The saganaki is my husband's favorite bite. P.S. We also may have sold an order of the pistachio and fudge.

After a disappointing experience last year, I decided to give this place another chance, and it…read morecompletely turned my opinion around. The service was on point this time--very prompt and attentive, unlike my previous visit. I ordered the pork chop, and it was cooked perfectly. The meat had a great bite to it and wasn't dry at all. The portion size was still huge and no fly issue this time (visited in May).

Went there for a late dinner…read more Still light outside and it was nice to have a view of the busy restaurant and back and side gardens. Good service and knowledgeable staff. Sishito peppers were the started with the beet salad. Both were super fresh. Beets were cooked perfectly and generous dressing was applied! Peppers were not hot but were blistered nicely and dipping sauce was perfect for balance with acidity. We shared the special meat platter. It was ok.... Pulled pork was tough. Not a good choice in future as it is on the lunch menu Ribs were great. 3 ribs were cooked and seasoned well. Nice acidity so The sauce was not too sweet. Slaw was great and provided balance Mac and cheese was made with white cheese and while rich it was not overwhelming Chicken wings were a hit. Cooked perfectly and seasoned with a bbq sauce that was well balanced. A hit for next time.

Me and my boys were in Napa today and we happened to be in the area so we looked up good eats on…read moreYelp and found this place. What caught my eye was their Taco Tuesday specials and today just happens to be Tuesday! We came in early evening, just before the dinner rush and apparently this is a very popular local bar and grill. Most of their customers were regulars, I could tell. It felt warm and comfortable inside and it had a very community feel in there. I was observing how the server conversed with every customer and she was so kind and attentive. She was very helpful to me in suggesting some of their popular menu items. We got the fish tacos, the shrimp tacos, the lamb sliders, Brussels sprouts, grilled tri-tip, the flautas and the empanadas. I would say my personal favorites were the grilled tri-tip, the Brussels sprouts and the empanadas. The Brussels sprouts were lightly crispy and chewy but absorbed all the roasted shallot vinaigrette, so it was a nice umami bite every time. The tri-tip was cooked like I like it (I don't like my beef bloody, sorry, not sorry). It was so flavorful thanks to the black truffle compound butter! Omg! It was delicious! The empanadas were lightly crispy and came with a really good chipotle crema sauce and I was dipping my empanada in that sauce because it really complemented the chicken tinga filling and crispy cornmeal crust. My oldest son loved the fish tacos. They were so crispy and loaded. My youngest son loved the lamb sliders. They were tasty and had a slight smokiness but the rosemary aioli brought it all together for me. It was such a nice touch. Overall, based on the outstanding service we received and the delicious food, I would highly recommend this place if you're in Napa. We live in the East Bay, but whenever I come to Napa, I will remember to stop here to get some good eats! The staff was also friendly and super sweet!

HH on a sat?! Say less. Staff was friendly. We had fries, oysters, and wings. All were great. They…read morehave a full bar and several tvs. Great for watching sports. Cool bathroom. Super hero themed walls. No issues with parking as they have an open lot.

This weekend we have driven into the town of Sonoma. We wanted to spend the weekend here to relax…read moren getaway for a few days. Yesterday was a low key chill day, and we needed a place to just relax and begin to let go of all the stress. The girl and the fig was just right. We are like an hour away from Sonoma, and we been here many times just never together. The restaurant's environment is extremely amazing. We showed up, no previous reservation made,we showed up during their peak hours and they managed to seat us within 5 mins perfectly were we requested. Perfect ambiance to sit, drink, eat and enjoy a beautiful sunset. We started with The Morel mushroom tartare, which is morel mushrooms, with an egg, shallots and chives oil over a perfectly well toasted sourdough. Delicious! The steak tartare did not disappoint either. Great balance of flavor between the two. The mushroom earthy flavors along with a light hint of pesto from the morel tartare really balanced out the richness from the steak tartare. The pickled figs served with in the steak tartare really called my attention as they were delicious as well. That was my first having pickled figs :) The salad was delicious, I am a sucker for cheese and the perfectly ripe figs along with the chèvre cheese truly hit the spot. The wild flounder pouched was the wild surprise! I love a restaurant that preps their seafood just right. I love seafood! And I do not like it when it's over cooked. This dish did not disappoint! It was so rich and delicious. Flaky yet nicely seared on one side full of that citrus flavors along which just enhances fish's flavor once it hits the taste buds! The flounder was served over a bed of mashed potato and spinach. That perfect combination. The drinks were delicious as well. Honestly, the service, the food, the vibe, the sunset it was all perfect. Thank you for an amazing time and delicious food the girl and the fig!

This spot often comes up as one of the best places to visit in Sonoma, and it was definitely very…read morecute and very good! I just didn't order anything that blew me away or that I think is particularly unique or difficult, hence the 4 stars. I came with a group for lunch on a sunny Saturday and sat on the patio. Although there are umbrellas, our specific table was exposed and we were roasting! They were kind enough to relocate us to another part of the patio despite the crowds. Otherwise, it felt bright and cheery! For food, I ordered the fig & arugula salad and the smoked salmon. The salad was a great portion size for a meal (or to share as a side), it was perfectly dressed, and the toppings were proportional & balanced. One of the better salads I've had out! The smoked salmon was good but nothing to write home about. Their house chips are nice and thick, which I like, but a little too salty for me. I'd like to come back up to try the mussels, duck or some other entree next time I'm in the area, though I probably wouldn't go out of my way.

I always love coming here when I'm in town for BottleRock. I'm busy weekends. It's highly…read morerecommended that you come at all hours. The place can get very packed and if you don't have a reservation, you may be quite disappointed. We came in in between lunch and dinner and had the most amazing service. I'm pretty sure they always have amazing service here but since we were one of the few tables, I felt like we had a private dining service. We Split a salad and a main course, and both were plated up for us as individual meals, presented perfectly. The pear salad is absolutely delicious. I cannot even tell you how much I love the salad dressing and the salad is perfect. my sister does not like blue cheese so I got all of hers on my half. We also ordered my other favorite ditch, which is papardelle pasta with shrimp and mushrooms. It is so filling and lovely. There's no way that you could actually eat the whole plate, so splitting it is a great idea unless you're famished. Of course it be Napa. The bulk of your bill is gonna probably be online if you're a wine drinker. I love Chardonnay and Frank Family is sold by the glass. It's my birthday so they brought me a lovely raspberry gelato with a candle. Can't wait for my return next year went in town!

Very beautiful place, Good service with a smile. We made reservations and they took us in early…read morewhich was very nice. The Arnold Palmer was perfect. We had the caprese salad and the creme broullet .. my chocolate mousse was fantastic.. the salmon - fabulous and the pork mmm. We will be back