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.

Oh gee, a Thursday night and everything is closing early except for this place on our way back to…read morethe hotel. We've been in this space before but don't recall what it was called back then. I think it was a meat kind of place. Open til 1 am, may not make it til then cause more important stuff back at the hotel, wink, wink. A lively bunch but not necessarily our kind of crowd. Great music, rockin' scene. Drinks were good, music was good, service was prompt. 4 stars for open late in downtown Napa.

Just came in the other night solo. Had the Shrimp Cocktail and it was delicious. Just had a cider…read moreto drink. The ambiance is like a place you could get lost in time while being very rustic feeling with Moody lighting. The staff was friendly and very conversive. I can say this place is now my new favorite happy hour spot to go to after work.

The Fink is a refreshing change of pace from Napa's many tasting rooms and a great stop for those…read morelooking for a cocktail experience. Conveniently located near several downtown staple stops, it's an easy addition to an afternoon or evening exploring the area. The cocktail menu is extensive, with plenty of creative options and stories behind many of the drinks. For my fellow gin cocktail girlies, I'd recommend starting with the Bronx Cocktail. For round two, the Bee's Sneeze is another solid choice. I paired my drinks with the lobster roll, which was the standout food item of my visit. The bun was light, fluffy, and perfectly toasted. While the lobster salad wasn't the best I've ever had, it was a very solid bite for a dive-lounge-style bar. I'd skip the chips it comes with, but the fries are absolutely worth ordering. One small service hiccup worth mentioning: the fries are listed as coming with a herb aioli, but mine arrived with ketchup. When I asked about the aioli, my server initially tried to play it off before eventually sharing that they were out. Not a dealbreaker by any means, but it was an odd interaction that could have been handled more directly. The atmosphere is a dark, casual lounge with a cozy hole-in-the-wall feel along the river. The staff was welcoming. If you're looking to trade wine tasting for a cocktail side quest, The Fink is definitely worth a visit.

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.

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?

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.

Came for a listening event but left soon after due to basically being ignored. We walked in a…read morelittle late because I was coming from work and one of the employees saw us standing at the door but continued on as if we weren't there. There was trivia taking place so we walked up to ask for a sheet but she just handed us a poster for the event and shooed us away. We sat down to wait thinking there was going to be another activity afterwards but there was not and in the end, they passed out tote bags to participants. I was very excited for these as they were advertised online with purchase but when I asked how I can buy one, she stated "only trivia participants can get a tote." Poor advertising since online it stated tote bag gifted with purchase and they did not follow through. I even asked if there could be any exception since we weren't offered a trivia sheet but nothing. Didn't realize that you couldn't participate in a "listening event" if you didn't show up exactly on time. Even more upsetting is that before we left, we saw her bring the almost full box of tote bags to the back so there were definitely extras.. In addition, as we sat down, we could also see another employee checking in with every other table except us. We were not even offered or given the chance to look at their drinks or food. As a person of color in a very white space, it felt a lot like we were being excluded on purpose. It was not a nice feeling. The space felt very unwelcoming and I hope they don't treat other customers this way. I even browsed in their vinyl section because I didn't want to feel like my trip was an absolute waste, only to find that they had limited music at an upcharged price. Very disappointing.

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.

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

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.

I'm not really sure where to start with this place. It was a last-minute selection according to the…read moreGoogle and yelp reviews. We tried to get in downtown and I'm really glad that we didn't and we found this little hidden gem a short distance from all the busy hustle and bustle. It's a really nice restaurant set up in a very romantic and intimate fashion. The staff greeted us was super friendly and seated us right away. I forgot the server's name, but he was awesome. Funny and had quite a selection of the menu memorize. We started off with some good drinks and ended up with the salmon and steak. I have to say my wife and I were pleasantly surprised because the food was amazing. Not only was it tasty. It was very filling and cooked just right. If you want to get away from the hustle, bustle of downtown Napa, come to this place because they will treat you well and feed you well. I forgot to mention they also sent us a thank you note to let us know they appreciated us coming to the restaurant!!

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

Probably my fav spot in Yountville…read more We've been twice, once for dinner and once for happy hour. Don't sleep on the happy hour. Lots of great dishes - our favs were the truffle egg sando, Hokkaido hotate, chirashi bowl and the flat iron bowl.

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