This was a pleasant find- as it was something that felt uniquely different to the area. While…read morefollowing their social media, they advertised a new spring cocktail- Wabi Sabi. With a wasabi and fennel infused vodka, it was too unique not to be curious about. Upon arriving and looking over the menu, SEVERAL cocktails stood out to me as intriguing to try. I started with the Wabi Sabi which was as interesting as it sounded. While I didn't pick up on fennel, you do pick up on the wasabi, but in the most subtle of ways. Think maybe lime/ginger sparkling water with just a hint of spice. Refreshing and different for sure. I also tried the Mucha Lucha w/ cilantro infused Siete Leguas Blanco, chorizo infused mezcal and cubes made of hot sauce that make the drink have a bit more of a kick as you allow them to melt. I did the HH chips and guac which was also accompanied with a tasty Chipotle sauce. Damn good actually. It'd be excellent served in a variety of ways. The deviled eggs aren't going to blow your mind, but I like that you get 4 different ones- and simply because I love eggs, I'd order them again. (They just wouldn't be a dish that brings me back). The bartender was great- helpful and attentive, even as more people began to filter in for an early afternoon. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Napa to check out some other menu options.

IMHO Our friend is a…read morespirit club member at Napa Valley Distillery. As a Bar Club member, one of his benefits is a complimentary club cocktail-of-the-day at The ArBARetum. So of course, after our spirit tasting at Napa Valley, we walked a short distance to the ArBARetum. We grabbed a table outside and the two gentlemen in our group got the complimentary cocktails. We also ordered the Pastrami Nachos, which was a big hit. We had a short but enjoyable visit here but didn't want to be late for our dinner reservation, right next door at Scala! Of course, we'll return for more great cocktails and friendly service!

I happened to hear about 1331 Cocktails open mic night on Sundays so I went with some family, and…read morefriends and listened to all the talents that performed. We loved the vibe, and had a really good time. I Had a chance to meet the promoter Joe Pena who is in charge of open mic. He was very nice and even though he was busy he made time to talk to us about the establishment, and the Artist who performed that night. We all had such a good time that we returned again on Sunday with more friends and had a blast! Its nice to see that's there is a place for the locals to go and display there talents. And that there's a promoter who keeps the talent coming. We definitely will be coming back on Sundays.

I usually come to Napa for the wine, but during the Napa Lighted Art event my wife and I followed…read morethe sound of Metallica coming from a nearby bar--and I'm so glad we did. We popped in and found JV behind the bar, spinning great music ahead of an event they were hosting. He made some drink suggestions and they were 100/10! I got the Manhattan and Old Fashioned while my wife got the white gummy (wish we got a picture of them but the quality was perfect). The energy was instantly welcoming and refreshingly unpretentious. Great tunes, great atmosphere, and a bartender who clearly knows how to make great drinks. We asked what music they normally play and they responded it depends. At their busy times it's mostly hip hop and R&B, other times the bartender's will throw some music on. I would suggest stopping in to have a great cocktail and see what they're playing. This was a fun, unexpected stop that made our night even better. Shout out to JV for the fun experience! I didn't catch the other staff members names but they were funny and welcoming as well. Here is a picture of JV in a stitch beanie his Manager brought him.

Came here on a Saturday night. Got 3 drinks and all 3 were off menu and all 3 were exceptional!…read moreI'll have to ask my friend for the names because I need these drinks to happen again! My favorite was the first cucumber drink I had. It was so refreshing! The second cucumber drink was so tasty, and had some spice to it! Their menu is extensive but it's the fact that the are true artists that I love!

Stopped by The Fink on a Saturday night and enjoyed the chill vibe. It feels a bit like a speakeasy…read moreat first, you walk into the building, go through a second door, and then you're in this island-style tiki bar. Cool transition. The bartender was super kind and sweet, which always makes the experience better. We ordered Painkillers (our go-to at tiki bars). The flavor was a little different than what we're used to, not super pineapple-forward, but still good and unique. The bartender shared that the syrups are made in house, and the presentation was definitely fun. Overall, I'd recommend this spot if you're looking for a relaxed place to hang out, sip on some drinks, and enjoy island vibes. They didn't have live music entertainment when we were there, but it looks like they do host live music at times, which would be a great bonus.

Cute, swanky bar. Decor had moody vibes & loved the velvet cushioned bench seats…read more Unfortunately, service wasn't great. We didn't seem like the crowd that was already enjoying their cocktails, (my 66 yr old mother & my 74 yr old aunt).. but we gave it a go while we were waiting for our dinner resos a few streets down. They had a pop up menu that had Australian whiskey- which were 10$ each. Great price considering the regular menu with drinks @ 18$ a pop. Drinks were just meh. Tasted like whiskey shaken up with ginger beer. Will give this bar another shot one day, maybe need to go when the Sun is down and the moon is up?

We were escorted here by a gentlemen at Zuzu, not sure if they're affiliated with Zuzu but they…read morehave an adjoining door and shared restrooms. We wanted to stop into Zuzu's and being that it was so hot out, I wanted to walk into Zuzu's to make sure they had their a/c cranked up. I was greeted by the gentlemen who presented me the option of a cocktail lounge was sounded nice. Lead the way, kind sir! Felt like our own private lounge as we chose a cozy dark corner. It's a narrow bar and perfect for the 2 of us.

Came here for drinks. Tried the Bahn-Mi--delicious with a spicy kick. Recommend. Also tried Teacup…read moreMasala. It was okay. Not my fave. Loved this spot and the vibes. Will definitely be back. update: 3 months later. Came for trivia night. Had the "last word" drink which was okay. I also had the "tears of the kingdom" which was tasty. I'd have that one again. Also love that they were showing a movie. Like so cool. I was invested.

Unfortunately while passerby's visiting Napa would call this a cool/eclectic establishment due to…read moreits vinyl records and seemingly diverse music palate, myself and about 100+ people who attended a birthday party here in February experienced one of the worst handling of "large" crowds I've seen in my 20+ year History of the Bay Area music scene. As soon as we approached the venue, there was a long line of people waiting to get inside. We arrived a bit later (around 8pm), and the crowd had already started to fill the venue. Mind you, it's a decent sized venue but not a massive space -- enough to accommodate at minimum 100 and likely max of 200 while still staying within code. There were several people coming in and out of the door, where the GM and bouncer for the night , appeared extremely stressed due to the amount of people in line and inside. A woman, who happened to be the wife of the DJ, stepped out to make a phone call and when she attempted to get back inside, proceeded to get yelled at by the bouncer saying she needed to go to the back of the line and wait like everyone else. The woman attempted to tell the bouncer her husband, who was the guest DJ for the night and is a historical, world renowned DJ (again using big names to draw crowds, and appropriating vinyl culture, but not respecting the very people in attendance), needed to tell him she'd be outside and would sit in the car. The GM started to yell and disrespect the DJs wife, and she ended up staying outside. Apparently this GM and venue are not used to larger crowds, and she essentially cracked under pressure. She went on to tell us the capacity was 67, and that they "were already at 200", which is a lie because there was a ton of space between people inside the venue (we have photos to prove it). She kept yelling and pushing people back. Girlfriend, this was not a Vegas club night. This crowd is 40+ (age) crowd, so it's not like people were out of control and acting debaucherous -- everyone was respecting the rules. If you couldn't handle the crowd, which btw you agreed prior to the 80-100 people expected for the party, then why was it such a hassle for your venue to handle the capacity. You knew a larger crowd was expected that night, it's your responsibility as a business owner to adequately staff the bar, door, etc. Yes; we needed to respect the door and the rules -- and everyone did. I won't get into further detail, but a physical altercation took place after the woman tried to return a second time (to again get her husband and tell him what was going on given she was being harassed at the door), putting hands on her in the process. Just completely out of line. Overall, this venue wants to appropriate the music and DJ culture, yet when the actual music and DJ community show up, there is no respect. Let alone for loyal patrons who have frequented your business and brought tons of revenue to the bar that night (which btw was extremely slow). Don't fall for the dog and pony show here. Go somewhere else that touts respects for their patrons, and for all walks of life -- not just the pretentious kind.

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 rooftop bar is located at the 2nd floor of Andaz Boutique Hotel right in the heart of downtown…read moreNapa. Was in the area meeting up some group of friends and was having dinner at Tarla Mediterranean Restaurant next door and we all decided to check out Mercantile Social and Terrace. The hotel itself is pretty and chill and the staff are all soo welcoming and accommodating. I dropped off my vehicle at the valet and they are prompt and well mannered. The bar tenders at Mercantile were friendly and took good care of us throughout the evening. They had outdoor patios that are clean and equipped with outdoor heaters and fireplaces so it was very warm and chill. The drinks were made good and we all enjoyed the ambiance of the place as it is private and relaxing. highly recommend this spot and will definitely return.

Came here for trivia. It was super fun. I realize I have…read moreactually never been to Mercantile so oopsies to that previous review. It's on the 2nd floor of Andaz on an outdoor patio. Dog friendly. Loved that for me. To start I had the beach cocktail, which was okay. and then I had the Napa martini. I also had the shishito peppers that were tasty. Initially the bartender overcharged me for one of my drinks, I brought it up and he fixed it. But it was odd that the price didn't match the menu...anyway. Will be back. Cool vibes

I had the beet and goat salad also I had the calamari which was super amazing!!…read moreThe service was epic!! We were part of 12 for a birthday celebration and "Ms.IVY" was our server, extraordinaire! Without any doubt she should be cloned or now days..AI'd.. The atmosphere was inviting, clean and welcoming back!' Thank you Ms. Ivy!!

Last time we were at Fume was many years back at a previous location and remember it fondly. Turns…read moreout those fond memories are getting tossed out the door... Our server is grumpy... seem to take offense when we asked for cherries that were supposed to come with a mixed drink, literately knocked some salad into wife's lap when he was peppering her salad (didn't apologize), and turned very curt when I asked to sub onion rings for fries with my burger. Btw, no sub onion rings it only comes as an appetizer so I passed. Calamari was very tender and good flavor but cornmeal got to be too much. Salad fell flat on flavor. Mushroom Swiss burger was properly cooked and tasted good but came out under temp. Sole almandine was pretty darn good. Ambiance is along the neighborhood pizza/diner joint even with a bit of smokiness from the pizza oven. A lot of regulars sitting at bar. Parking lot was tight and junky. Hoping next time to have a better experience. I think it is worth a second chance if only in honor of the previous find memorie

One of my favorite restaurants right now. We stopped by the…read morelast two times we were in Napa and I still cannot stop thinking about the Chirashi Bowl! The fish tastes so fresh and their ikura is not overly salty and smaller than other ikuras i've had. The best part though i think is the seasoned rice. The rice is so flavorful yet doesn't take away from the fish. You don't need to add additional soy sauce or wasabi either. The caviar tasting is pretty cool. Feels like a good deal since you get to taste 6 different caviars. Another highlight is the oysters. I was a bit hesitant about ordering the oysters at $6ea but definitely don't skip on it. They use ichiban ousters from skagit bay and it was so creamy and light tasting. The yuzu mignonette went perfectly with it as well. One thing they do really well are their vegetables. Everything was so flavorful. I can just keep going on about how wonderful everything here is. The service is fast, we were just finishing up the bellinis from the caviar tasting and a new set of bellinis arrived at my table without having to ask for it. The interior and exterior are all so pretty and make you feel so relaxed. Definitely stop by for some great food! They do have happy hour that i just missed but check it out on their website, it makes it slightly cheaper

Happy hour is pretty good over here…read more Cocktails are $10 Caviar bumps are $15 I liked my sake sour drink that I bought two The chirashi bowl was good and has a lot of fish The oyster have this unique and tasty yuzu hogwash that I never had before. The oysters were plump and perfect. Not too small not too big. The katsu sando was perfect! The pork was a nice juicy think piece and had the right amount of oanko breading and katsu sauce. Of course the bouchoj bread makes it good too. The servers are attentive and it's a chill vibe.

Our group of 5 swung by The Garden after brunch to grab a quick drink. It's a large open space with…read moreplenty of tables and seating, with a high ceiling, hanging plants, and the occasional bird flying around. Lots of different options on draft! It was pretty empty on a Saturday morning around 11:30am, which might be because of the location (kind of at the far end of downtown, and we had to find street parking 2 blocks away). We opted for a flight, which was 5 of the Tannery beers on draft, for $16 - a great deal in my opinion. My friend expressed interest in one of the sours that wasn't on the menu for the flight, and they were kind enough to give us an extra taste of that one without us even asking! They had food offerings, but we were still full from brunch, so didn't get to try them out. Overall, cute place that would be a great option to hang out over beers and some food - looks like they do some really cool events too.

Guinness on draft, cute tables and cute plants…read more We didn't order any food, but that's all that matters at a brewery