Although we were staying at another hotel, we decided to have dinner at Solbar on our first night…read morein Calistoga--and I knew almost immediately that this place was special. We sat at the bar, where the bartenders welcomed us so warmly. Water was poured right away, complimentary bar bites were offered along with the menu, and the hospitality felt genuinely thoughtful from the start. The service was extraordinary and the cocktails were fantastic, making such an impression that we came back for breakfast on our last day. Chris, our server at breakfast, was amazing. We happened to run into friends seated outside and stepped out briefly to say hello. When we returned, the team had thoughtfully kept our food in the warming oven so it would still be perfectly warm after we finished socializing. That level of attention and care is rare. Between the exceptional food and cocktails, warm welcome, and truly polished service, Solbar was a highlight of our trip. Based on this experience alone, I would absolutely stay at this property the next time I'm in Calistoga.

I had a lovely brunch experience at Solbar. I live only a 25 minute drive but still enjoy taking a…read morelittle drive to enjoy different scenery and a break from the routine especially on a beautiful sunny Sunday. The menu has many great options and my partner Ang I both enjoyed our meals. I had the steak and eggs he had the burger; both cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed some lovely libations from the cocktail menu while we waited for our table. The meal was capped off with the French toast which we shared and the perfect sweet ending. I Look forward to returning soon. Great food and wonderful service.

Light dinner before fireworks…read more Otoro Sushi Server - Hazel, he is so helpful with our drinks and dishes. Fish was so fresh. All the meals was made just right. Makiri Saka Redeen IPA Ramazzotti - Chardonnay Sushi and Sashimi Bento Box - Mixed Bento Box - Spicy Chicken Uni The deco is simple with pretty paintings. They have a nice wine bar too. It is so clean too. A must visit.

Amazing experience and probably one of the best casual sushi places in North Bay…read more The fish is incredibly fresh and the staff are just the right amount of attentive. We ordered: Miso Black Code Appetizer Sashimi Moriwase Saba Sashimi Hokkigai Sashimi Nigiri Moriwase Saba Nigiri Unagi Nigiri Ikura Nigiri Triple Tuna hand roll The miso black cod was perfect for my fish loving toddler who is a little too young to enjoy the raw fish. Nigiri was perfectly fresh and the sashimi was thick and generous.

We had a wonderful experience at Evangeline in Calistoga! The service was warm, attentive, and made…read moreus feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The owner gave us excellent wine recommendations that paired perfectly with our meal and made the experience even more enjoyable. The food was outstanding. The fresh oysters were incredibly fresh and delicious, and I ordered the chicken, which completely exceeded my expectations. It was flavorful, juicy, and cooked to perfection. Everything we had was exceptional. If you're visiting Calistoga, Evangeline is an absolute must-visit. We can't wait to come back!

A friend and I came in for dinner on a Thursday night. We sat on the very cute patio, where they…read morehad some heat lamps to ensure comfort. Our server was friendly and attentive. For the meal we had the french onion soup, bouillabaisse, duck confit, tiramisu, and bread pudding. We also split a bottle of wine. Everything was absolutely delicious! The french onion soup was rich and flavorful without being overly salty. The bouillabaisse had ample meat and a rich and savory base to sop up with the bread. The duck confit was crispy skinned, moist, and not greasy, on a delicious bean base and roasted onion and tomato base. Finally, our desserts were the perfect finishing touch; sweet, delicate, and balanced. Absolutely recommend!

My daughter took us out for my birthday and I was completely blown away by how nice the place…read morelooked, We enjoyed a nice matcha whisky ginger cocktail before a beautiful amazing experience, You get to go in a private room with a total of 10 guests and the pairing and flavors are next level! Service was excellent and it was 17 course meal I will never forget! I really enjoyed watching the chef prepare the meal!

MAR2026 So we ended up sitting in for the night on the whim…read morefrom a friend of mine. And a really delicious whim that was. The sushi chef, his sous chefs and the staff lead a splendid night. Each step was curated in its own way with descriptions for anything we ate, origins, and the connection with the chef. Things started outside in a waiting area with an introductory drink and appetizer. Once things were ready to go inside, we were ushered in and had name places for each of our seats for the evening. If you needed to use the restroom there isn't one organic to the space and you had to go back into the main hallway. We were given 16 courses of fish listed on small chalkboards along the back wall, and then dessert to follow. Everything tasted delicious. My partner had gotten the sake tasting to go with it which added nicely with the food. My favorites for it were the tuna tail, miso steamed egg, hamachi, the shrimp, and the baby octopus. The tuna tail was such an interesting presentation, and the flavors were simple and clean. The miso steamed egg was just comfort. The hamachi melted with how it was prepped with each bite which was great. The shrimp was really fresh, and easy to bite through. The baby octopus tasted amazing, simply seared and was so easy to eat. A number of ingredients were flown in fresh, or from Japan as they added to the dish. The wasabi was also fresh but locally sourced from the US. It was amazing to hear all of the small details that went into each piece and the inspiration behind the dishes. Certainly, a beautiful experience and some of the best sushi also in the area.

What a find; came here for a friend's birthday. There were drinks for starters - we had ordered…read morethe artichoke dip, but the server forgot to put in the order, which was realized upon the salads coming out. There was warm bread service with yummy kale butter. The mains: 2 orders of the 'wine forest risotto' = boneless Wagyu short rib with wild mushrooms, parmesan cheese it was sublime, melted in your mouth, very heavy. There also an order of the 'heritage beef and pork Bolognese', another home run! Lastly of course, dessert consisting of their 'hot mess' a chocolate flourless brownie, with marshmallow, pistachio ice cream, salted caramel - screaming goodness. Service was on point. There is no tipping as it is included in the pricing. Ambiance is casual; there is both indoor & outdoor seating. I had told the restaurant it was for a birthday & the staff have a staff photo made into a card where they all wished my friend 'happy birthday' plus a little gift of a wine bottle stopper, so sweet. Definitely coming back.

What a fantastic operation!…read more The Wife and I had taken a weekend trip to Calistoga, and after a morning and afternoon of wine tasting, we returned to the cottage to find out the power was down for the entire town. The outage continued for several hours. That evening, we strolled down Lincoln Avenue downtown noticing every restaurant was closed (including where we had reservations). A lady suggested looking at Lovina further down the road as she saw people dining. Lovina was open, and it turns out they invested 30K into a generator and it was serving them well--the restaurant was bustling. We approached the host stand and asked if there was a chance to get seated without reservations, and the host pointed at the bar and said "That's all I have." and we took it. The first thing you notice on the menu is that tipping is not expected. They state clearly 30% of the revenue goes to staff and they have 401K, paid vacation, and half of the medical covered for full and part time staff, and the food is priced to reflect those costs. The thing is, the costs were well within the costs you see for other restaurants in the area that expect tips. Add to that, the staff is overwhelmingly competent and seem to be happy. We watched them feed well over 100 customers, meet every reservation, and yet kept our drinks refreshed. The food was delicious, we both had the beef and pork bolognese, and their mocktails were tasty. Often times, the true value of a business is revealed at their worst times, and this team really put on a show. Highest recommendation, sixth star if there were one.

Interior are like kabuki with lanterns and curtain dividers. Nice ambiance…read more Excellent service. Very efficient and always checking on us. We enjoyed sukiyaki soup ( noodles, beef, veggies etc) and bento box with tempura & salmon sashimi. Dressing on salads was unique. Raw oysters from local Bodega Bay!

So overall, I would give this place a 2.5 maybe a three. The points mostly come from the server…read more She was amazing. They were very helpful. The food wasn't the best to me. And my taste are different differently different than others. There was something off about the kimchi... It just didn't taste like what I'm used to, but I mean that could be a restaurant thing. I was also thrown off by the macaroni salad. It also had no flavor. I really enjoyed the bean sprouts and wanted to get another serving but was told it was a sample serving and that they don't do more than that. I could pay two dollars m Overall, I think my biggest issue was that a lot of the food was much sweeter than I expected. I was especially surprised by the grilled shrimp because I never imagined it would taste that sweet. I'm not going to lie, I still ate everything because I paid for it and didn't want to waste the food. The highlight of the meal was the Love Boat sushi roll that they light on fire. Visually, it was really impressive and made for a fun presentation. Taste wise, though, it was just an average sushi roll. I couldn't tell that the fire added anything to the flavor. I didn't notice any smokiness or anything that elevated the dish, and I honestly think it would have tasted the same without the fire. For what I paid, I don't think the meal was worth it, so I probably wouldn't come back just for myself. That said, I can see why other people might enjoy it. I did really like the jalapeño on the sushi roll because it added a nice kick, so I would order that again. This is also one of the few times I've had Thai iced tea that was simply too sweet for my taste.

My family and I booked a sushi class with Chef Kao at the Seamus tasting room. He had everything…read morebeautifully set up and was ready to teach us how to make our yummy lunch. We started with some edamame appetizer, we got a bowl of miso soup and were taught to make 3 different sushi rolls. A big perk was Jim and his very tasty wines that came with the class. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there!

My 11yo daughter and I had a blast! It was a fun, intimate class, and Chef Keo was engaging,…read moreinformative, and so helpful. We left very full and excited to make some sushi at home!

We have been here a few times over the years always sitting outside until this time. The world cup…read morewas on and we were lucky to get a couple seats at the bar on the corner. The place was packed. No TV to see at our seats which is totally fine cause when your with Andrea you don't need to look at any think else. We ordered a couple of rolls and deviled eggs and fries. Yes rolls. Along with hamburgers, fish, and steaks they have sushi. I think Andrea had a Lemon Drop and I had tequila with a touch of lime juice. We are both pretty much one trick ponies when it comes to drinks. At least I am. Upon walking Andrea thought it a very similar to Hillstone in SF and she was right. Same group. Outside is a huge Koi pond. These guys will eat right out of your hand and by the size of them it looks like they eat a lot.

I would've loved to have given this restaurant a 5 star, unfortunately, just couldn't. Apparently…read morethey have a dress code, which my husband and I were not aware of. They had no hostess to express that and we did not see a dress policy sign upon entering. This was our first experience dining at this restaurant. We were invited by another couple and they've been there before, however, they must not have known. My husband wore a tank top, apparently, no tank tops allowed. Upon seating us, our server, apparently, saw my husband entering and pointed him out to our friend, asked if he was with us. When our friend said yes, our server asked if he wouldn't mind asking my husband if he had another shirt he could change into or if he had something to wear over the tank top. My husband was a little embarrassed that our friend had to be the one to relay that message. We just wished there was another way the business could have expressed that to him. The restaurant dining area was nice and elegant and the food was delicious. For the most part, the rest of the experience was good.