Love the charming and cozy outdoor seating. The food is pretty good too. Our favorites were Gumbo (not traditional but had great big chunks of fish), and Flat Iron Stakes (Juicy and perfect medium rare). Sorry I cannot remember much details since I had a few bottles of wine by the time we were at the restaurant. One thing I remember, I was surprised by the itemized charges for extra apple slices for the cheese, extra crackers and extra bread. read more

Lovely atmosphere. Interesting menu but very little depth in the cooking. Gumbo had limited flavor and needed salt and fat, leek soup needed salt or more herbs, etc. for the prices this was not a win. read more

Came here for brunch before wine tasting. Fabulous experience. We sat outside on the deck, it was absolutely beautiful very intimate and romantic for my hunny and I. Food was absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend the biscuits and gravy, but everything was so yummy. Bloody Mary was also super good with great flavor and spices. We will be back to try dinner for sure! read more

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Wonderful food and service. It wasn't busy so our food initially came out quickly. We asked the waiter to pace the next courses and he did. The steak could have been more tender and the burger only came with cheese, no other toppings. The chef could be a bit more creative. Still, it was delicious and our waiter was great. The tent outside was warm and cozy. read more

Ate here had an ok experience food was great, service was not, duck Confit excellent, Brick chicken also very good. Spent two hundred dollars had three different servers and felt like an after thought Won't make this mistake again Received dessert menus but never came back to the table to take our order Had to ask the bus girl for our check The food is a big part of the experience but the service completes the experience Very unclear who is managing this place very unorganized and poor experience read more

We came here for dinner and were really happy with the food. I tried: - Fried pickles (4/5). A doughier batter that actually stayed on the pickle and went really well with the sauce. - Burger (5/5). When the bartender didn't ask me for the temperature I'd like, I was concerned that it'd be just mediocre. But in fact the burger was amazing. The bacon onion compote mixed with the sauce and cheese, along with the well seasoned meat, made for one of the most flavorful burgers I've ever had. The bun was a little on the soft/soggy side, but somehow that texture on this burger just really worked. Really delicious. read more

FIVE STARS IF..... The service matched their menu! My family and I have dined at Evangeline on several occasions as we live here in the Napa Valley. Without fail, we have been delighted with all the culinary offerings. Friday night was a favorite with the crowd-pleasing pre-ordered fried chicken set menu. The butternut squash soup was divine and the creme brulee was perfect. However, the most recent 3 out of 4 visits to Evangeline have always been the dampened with poor service. We sat for 15 minutes before we decided to stop a passing waitress and ask if she could open the bottle of wine that we had brought. The staff member rather flatly informed us that she could not open our wine because she was not our server, gave a disgruntled sigh and said she would inquire about our server. Eventually, someone did return to our table and introduced himself as our server. As our wine was being opened we were advised of the additional dishes that were also available to our pre-order. We thought that the fried chicken and the three sides seemed like plentiful for us both for dinner so we declined to add to our order. Our server seemed a bit annoyed that we decide to maintain our original order. He poured our wine and left the table. For the duration of our meal, we never saw the server again, however, our water glasses were well attended to and the sure star of the evening of the night was the server who cleared our plates, returned with our desserts, kindly asked if we wanted to have our unfinished dinner prepared to take away, and inquired in the end if we had enjoyed our meal. We thanked him profusely when we left, but I should have taken his name. He had sandy blonde hair, a man bun and black earrings and we could easily identify him. He was attentive and showed that he took pride in his job, far surpassing his colleagues that evening. As they say, there are no small roles only small actors. Whenever there is an event in Calistoga that involves the local restaurants I am always eager to see the menus featured, especially that of Evangeline and look forward to participating. However, the consistent sub par performance of the majority of the waitstaff gives me pause. I so hope that this note is taken worthwhile to management. read more

Such a great spot! Was able to get sat down immediately on a Saturday and service was quick and very impressive! Super kind staff and owner. The food was a chef's kiss! Will definitely be back on our next visit. read more

This place wasn't on my radar but a friend and I stumbled across it during our last jaunt to Calistoga -- because let's be real, I'm never going to turn down Cajun food. What a gem! Our server was friendly, prompt and professional. The atmosphere was lovely and charming; we sat in the outdoor patio and were comfortable with the overhead heater on. The lighting was nice; bright and atmospheric without being glaring (I get migraines so that matters to me!). We split cheese grits, a shrimp dish and an exquisite vanilla creme brûlée. Everything was so tasty-- flavorful and satisfying. I will absolutely come back the next time I'm in the area and would recommend it whole heartedly! read more

Kind people, good service, and a beautiful courtyard. The food was just mostly meh relative to the pricing and the expectations for Napa. The lamb shank entree, oyster appetizer, and hibiscus passion cocktail were the standouts. Those were great. The sazerac was limp, the heirloom tomato appetizer looked sad, the fried pickles were soft, the shrimp etoufee lacked real creole flavor, the apple tart was soggy, and the panna cotta was just kind of there. We dined at Lovina next and were really impressed by that placed. We spent nearly $300 for two people at Evangeline and walked away wondering what just happened. If you're looking for a finer dining experience this ain't it. If you're rich and the bill doesn't matter and you like lamb shank have at it. read more

I got the Evangeline Burger and thought it was good! I was feeling hungry after a long way to Calistoga and this place/dish was an excellent choice. Good classic with ranch beef, caramelized onions, louie dressing, and cheddar cheese all between brioche buns served with french fries. Servers were friendly, the place was spacious, and the noise level was moderately low. Bit pricey for what I got but it was still good! read more

Evangeline - Evangeline Burger - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Calistoga, California

Used to love this place for brunch! Had a terrible experience today and honestly hasn't seemed well managed in quite some time. I ordered eggs Benedict with spinach and prosciutto. I got under cooked poached eggs with gray kale. My husband's order was also misrepresented on the menu. We won't be going back for some time... read more

Really an excellent restaurant. Great food and ambiance, tops were the pimento cheese and the hush puppies which I grew up on. We had the chicken and the etoufe both of which were good. Great server Jorge very knowledgeable and attentive and gracious. A true professional. He gave Great suggestions. The bread and butter should be ordered every time you eat here. Best restaurant in Calistoga read more

Evangeline - Fried green tomatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Calistoga, California

Padron Peppers were in season. Delicious. Next time will make reservation to sit outdoors, got a little loud inside. read more

Evangeline - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Calistoga, California

My wife and I have eaten at Evangeline once before with another couple. It was mid January and Calistoga was a wee bit quieter than on the Saturday before the 4th of July. I remember liking the food, the ambiance, and service. Still I hadn't intended on picking it again. This weekend we decided to try nothing but new joints. And that wasn't going to be hard in Calistoga or neighboring Saint Helena. So it was my mistaking Evangeline for another restaurant in town that brought us back. The experience made us question if this was actually the same restaurant as we'd eaten at before. Pros: * Lovely out door seating * A full bar * Menu with lots of awesome-looking looking bistro fare including tasty French fries. * Michelin rated Cons: * A host that looked stressed because his best players were either sick or on vacation. * Server confusion. Was it him, him, or her? * No overview of menu additions for the evening. * Poorly executed that was either lacking flavor or tasted under-cooked. What we had: Mussels: The accompanying broth didn't give them much character and my wife swore they were undercooked. Petite Iceberg Lettuce: pretty good. One of the better dishes we had that nigh. Handekerchief Pasta: Ok, but we have had this delicate pasta in much better presentations. Steak Frites: Flavor was underwhelming and although perfectly medium, I had expected a piece of meet with a better external texture. Mexican Style Corn on the Cob: served largely room temperature with a goat cheese that seemed to clash with the natural sweetness of the vegetable. The Service: There were times during our meal where we felt completely ignored. It seemed like we were in a restaurant blind spot while servers and expediters bustled around other tables. We waited a long time for water and wine. Our food trickled our slowly. Eventually a server laid claim to our party of two. By then, are experience was already sullied. She was apologetic for about the plates we liked least and and removed them from our bill, but rather than push on the spotty service, we opted to pay the bill and escape into the night. Evangeline gets consistently great reviews in Open Table and Yelp! I wish we had experienced that restaurant on our second visit. read more

This is a very cute spot. There's nice indoor seating but extremely lovely outdoor seating, which I recommend. I had a reservation for dinner, but you might be able to get away without one. To start, I ordered the fried green tomatoes. They were sliced so thin and didn't have that overly fried feel to them. I highly recommend. For dinner, I had the steak frites, but it was a tough choice. It was ultimately a good choice. The steak was cooked perfectly to order and was flavored so perfectly. The frites was delicious as well, and a generous portion. The atmosphere and environment of the restaurant is very intimate, yet inviting. When I am back in the area, this is going to be the first place on my list. read more

Fantastic Lobster Risotto. Wonderful service. My husband loved the yaya gumbo and so did my son.

Great little restaurant with one of the nicest outdoor sitting area. Great service. Great decor. Great food. read more

Great place for brunch. Had chicken and waffles. Family had a varation of scrumpcious

Went for dinner...then the next morning for brunch; recommended if you like a bistro burger, delicious.

I brought four generations of my family to Evangeline on New Years weekend and only the toddler was happy with her food. This was our most anticipated meal in Calistoga and also our greatest disappointment. We were all excited to eat there as we love Creole food/culture and all of us have spent lots of time eating our weight in butter while in France. The verdict was that the food felt both insufficiently French and Creole, and was soulless. The service was lackluster, and the outdoor tented area was chilly in both temperature and atmosphere. Based on the menu I saw, I would have thought we were at a seafood restaurant that prepared American ingredients with French technique and the occasional dash of Southern--not uniquely Creole--cooking. A good example of this was the butternut squash soup with pepitas. It was the best thing I ate, creamy and unctuous...and nothing about it had anything to do with France or Louisiana. From reading other reviews it seems that many of the more Creole touches, like serving jambalaya or bringing hot sauce to the table, were dropped. We also liked the deviled eggs, although we preferred the ones at Farmstead the next day. The adorable-looking lemon cake is one of the best gluten-free desserts in town. The aioli is good. Worst dishes were the grainy potato purée, which we spent a good 15 minutes trying to figure out what on earth they'd done so wrong, the boring roast chicken, the bland cassoulet, and the bitterly blackened Brussel sprouts. Our waitress seemed sullen, absent, and argued with us when she got parts of our order wrong. They seemed unused to dealing with families. This was the only restaurant we ate at on our trip where the mother and baby's food came out last, about ten minutes later than everyone else's. That's a million years for a hungry one-year old. No explanation was given. The tent and tables were bare of any decoration, but perhaps it's nice to eat outside here in the summer garden. At this price point I needed better food or more convivial energy. I think the scene in the main restaurant was far cozier, and I'd suggest eating in there if you have a small party. The nonstop upbeat New Orleans Jazz soundtrack just reminded us of how much more fun we'd be having in any restaurant courtyard in that city. Even with heat lamps it wasn't warm enough early in the evening to allow us to remove our coats. Most of the seafood was served cold, which I think was a strategic mistake. Who wants raw oysters when you're shivering? read more

I'm from Louisiana and know the food, this was not so authentic. Possible tummy trouble the next day from the shrimp. It was a very hot spell in the area and we ate outside. There were some overhead fans but those did not work very well. read more

So disappointed, drove all the way from Napa to pick up our dinner of 10 pieces of chicken which we received only eight pieces, , potato salad, green salad & mac & cheese, the chicken was cold and over seasoned we could barely eat it , the potato salad was so salty we couldn't even eat it and the potatoes were not 100% cooked, unfortunately this was our first and last time we will get takeout from Evangeline read more

OMG LOVEEEE. Cute outdoor seating with strung lights and cute little bistro tables. New Orleans/ Cajun theme and its super cute for a date. This is in the heart of Calistioga so we were able to walk here from our hotel (Calistoga Hot Springs). We were the first people in on a Friday and we had great service. The deviled eggs to start were probably the best I have ever had in my life. Their have a jalapeno jelly on they and the crust/crumbs off fried chicken sprinkled on top. I wish we ordered 2 plates of this- they were that good. Small beer selection but a long wine list. I have a glass of Mumm- it paired well. Bf had the corn soup- its served cold. I liked that they poured it into a bowl of fried corn shells and flowers. Pretty presentation. But the fried corn shells became soggy so mehhhh. I had a starter salad which was nothing to write home about but fresh. Bf had teh salmon which was cooked perfectly and was extremely moist. I had the ettoufe which was so yummy and filling! Huge pieces of shrimp and the hush puppies were BOMB! They also bring you like 5 hot sauces- the Louisiana one and their house-made ones were my favorite! Silverware was constantly replaced through courses, server was attentive, waters refilled. A++. read more

Pros: Cool building and patio Excellent Manhattan Cons: We had no reservations, but the inside had 9 tables, of which 1 was occupied. We were seated at the smallest table possible. Service was somehow provided by both the host and the bartender, neither of which was very attentive. Food: The food arrived incredibly fast after ordering... too fast My wife order the shrimp etouffee with hush puppies. Woefully under seasoned and came with 4 medium sized shrimp (20-25 count) on a bed of plain rice. The hush puppies were abysmal; cold and soggy, so disappointing. Our complaints to both the waiter and the host fell on deaf ears I order the brick chicken, which was pretty tasty. However, the chicken was barely cooked to temp (almost pink). Summary: All in all we were disappointed. After seeing such rave reviews we expected much more, especially at that price point. read more

Every time I come to Evangeline I love it. I always have to get the fried green tomatoes when they're in season and they finally have gumbo on the main menu. If only they added cornbread on the side menu to go with it. Just came in again and had the gumbo and lobster risotto and left satisfied. Dinner in the bar is always nice and relaxing but needs more souls. Come on in people the food is great! read more

Wonderful pasta with mushrooms and a tasty pinot noir. I would have to come back soon and try some more dishes. read more

Evangeline - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Calistoga, California

this was a wonderful french/cajun restaurant located in downtown calistoga. this was our first time coming here for dinner and we sat outside. it has an enjoyable outdoor atmosphere, with citronella candles and piano music playing. prices are moderate and the portions are just right. my favorite dish was the "french-ed" wings. they were crispy and flavorful and it came with a cole slaw. i came with 3 others and i got the cauliflower dish. it was very fresh tasting and the flavors were nice. my brother got the french onion soup and it was so good! the staff are very friendly and attentive. we ordered desert too, and the cake was very good as well. my only complaint is that there are no beignets on the menu- that would be a good addition!! read more

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If you are in town on a Friday evening, take advantage of the opportunity to order their Fried Chicken dinner to go, which is only available then, and must be ordered earlier, and picked up between 5:30 to 5:45. Now if you missed that small window, still go for darn near anything else they serve. read more

Every area seems to have one really good creole or New Orleans based restaurant and this is no exception. Very nice dishes prepared very well very flavorful. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant. We came in for the dinner service and the food came out just a little too quickly for comfort you worried that some of the stuff was premade. But it was all very good and I would recommend this place. Very good service read more

So we had a wonderful meal at Evangeline. As I am writing this, I can barely move since I over stuffed myself! Let's start with the oysters - fresh, crisp, love the sauce. My daughter and husband enjoyed the Vermont creamery butter with baguette and we enjoyed our shared Autumn Harvest salad - the sweet walnuts and thinly sliced pears and globs of soft (goat?) cheese were delicious. We then had French onion soup. My husband declared it one of the best he's had although he wished there was a bit less croutons as he wanted more soup. I thoroughly enjoyed mine without the croutons. Cheese was decadent and oh so good. Onto the main courses. Our 6 year old was very pleased with her modified Evangeline burger (just cheese, a bit of lettuce with mayo and ketchup on the side). I tasted the fries and they were really good. I enjoyed my Shrimp Etouffee - my first time having the dish. The shrimps were cooked to perfection and the sauce was spiced just right - almost too spicy for me, but not. My husband really enjoyed his duck confit - I have to say, I liked the sample I tasted too - especially with the polenta and a bit of what looked like a fig? Okay, so at this point we were stuffed to the gills and had to get to go boxes but what is dinner without dessert? Decaf cappuccinos were good and all 3 of us loved the creme brulee though I wished it was in a more shallow bowl so we could have more crunchy caramel. The Dark chocolate mousse was beyond decadent. I don't know how one person could eat it (good thing we shared)! The bits of chocolate just added to the rich chocolately favor and the nice surprise was the blueberry compote.. just slightly mixed in but big surprise at the bottom - just when we were almost chocolated out was a pool of it at the bottom (and I swear it had a bit of alcohol in it or tasted like at least). YUM! I'd return to this place again because not only was the food all above average, the staff were all great. Our waiter was super attentive and helpful even when we threw in a salad last minute and when my daughter spilled water and we needed new napkins - he was happy as a clam. The bus staff cleared plates efficiently and politely. read more

Enjoyed a nice evening in the garden patio. We shared the chilled seafood special, lobster, prawns, lump crabmeat, and raw oysters. All outstanding with local wines. Very hospitable and attentive service. read more

Excellent cheese board, prosciutto wrapped peaches, and shrimp etouffee. Cute patio seating right in downtown Calistoga. Drinks were good. Service was good. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

Evangeline - Cheese board; prosciutto wrapped peaches, shrimp etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Calistoga, California

Could not accommodate a gluten allergy at $80 a plate?! That's awful, truly. 2 of 3 of my "GF" courses tested positive for gluten in the Nima device. Clearly not willing to accommodate a sincere gluten allergy. Very disappointed in the staff handling of my celiac. read more

Ordered the chicken and Waffle's.. The waffle was thin soft and fluffy. The chicken was a bit bland. Outside dining with a nice patio area

Wonderful food! I had the heirloom tomato mozzarella and pesto salad and main course was the lamb shank and my boyfriend had the pork shoulder both were amazing! We did not have a reservation and ate at the bar. There is an amazing patio so if you want to eat out there reservation is required! Go it's great!!! read more

Evangeline - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Calistoga, California

My husband surprised me with a weekend getaway to Calistoga for my 40th birthday. It was dinner time when we arrived, so we yelped a few places before deciding on Evangeline's. We arrived on one of their monthly chicken and waffle prix fixe night in which this is the only menu choice. I am not one to usually choose fried chicken (although my husband definitely does as he loves it) but we were seated and didn't really feel like going elsewhere. So,we ordered the prix fixe and added the fried pickles and French onion soup. Can I just say AHH-MAZING!?! The fried pickles were not too battered and the pickles still had their crispness. Never had these before but they were good! The soup was very flavorful, and with the melted gruyere and brioche . . . So good! Then the main course arrives, which also comes with an endive salad and creamed spinach. The bacon and chive waffles served with whipped butter and maple syrup were so light and crunchy. I could've just eaten more of those all night. The chicken, including the breast, was very moist and had flavor. My fave was the endive salad served with pomegranate seeds and a lemon marscapone dressing. So yum! Dinner ended with profiteroles (also included) filled with vanilla bean ice cream. The pastry was light and crispy. My only complaint is that not enough chocolate sauce was poured over it. In addition, staff were very friendly and attentive. Our water glasses were never empty. The prix fixe dinner was $25 each (additional $6 for the fried pickles and $12 for the French onion soup). One might say that's a little pricey, but the entire experience was great and we were full. Not stuffed, but just right. Would definitely come back another time to try out the rest of their menu. read more

Very nice intimate restaurant with attentive staff. Good was very good and the wine excellent. The manger pointed us to a great bottle of wine . Portions are good sized and the ambiance nice. Good place to have a conversation read more

I brought my husband here for his birthday dinner when we spent the weekend in Calistoga, and we absolutely loved it. Our service was amazing from start to finish with honest recommendations and suggestions based on portion size and personal taste. Most of the seating is actual an outdoor patio (that is heated!) but we were fortunate to get an intimate table in the corner by the front entrance on this super cold January evening. Husband indulged in some cocktails all of which were artfully crafted, while I sipped on a glass of the Evangeline Cab Sauvignon. For premieres, we had the Cheese Board. The cranberry nut bread is super fresh and tasty and we did ask for more to eat more of our cheeses. The petite basque was our favorite and paired well with the candied walnuts and the bread. The board looks small, but it's definitely full and filling! Thanks to our server, we split the Shrimp Etouffee for dinner. The serving sizes for entrees are huge, and this was definitely shareable status post cheese board. Served with delta rice and hush puppies, there is so much flavor in that etouffee sauce that your mouth will go insane. We slurped every last bit of it down. We were not about to leave without dessert. We had the Gaufre De Liege Avec Chocolat (aka the best waffle!) and shared it. The nutella makes the taste really rich, but sharing it was perfect. The whipped cream is fresh and the waffle is warm, chewy and crunchy - just like the description says. No questions asked, I would be back in a heartbeat. read more

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This was a very good meal for a mid-range price. I ordered the roasted chicken that included a breast and a leg quarter. It was juicy and tender with a nice crispy skin. I sampled my friend's grilled salmon. It was good, though nothing really special about it. The shrimp etouffee was bathed in a zesty red sauce and came with moist hush puppies. We got the large side of fries (frites Evangeline) as it was only $2 more than the standard size. What we got was a huge bowl that was more than enough for the 4 of us to share. They were hot out of the fryer and crispy on the outside with fresh herbs mixed in, which added a nice flavor. The creamed spinach was made with fresh, leafy spinach and came in a quaint little skillet. If you like spinach, I definitely recommend it unless you're on a diet. The service was excellent. Our wait staff was very professional, attentive, and we never needed to ask for anything. read more