We had lunch at this place today. The place was packed on a rainy Saturday. I like the decor and the location is convenient if you took a stroll in downtown St Helena. I ordered the lobster rolls, which is surprisingly good and very creative! My family ordered a burger, roasted chicken breast and buffalo chicken wings. They were all good, but not off the chart good. Safe choices! read more

My sister and I wandered up to St. Helena one day when she was out here for a visit. We happened upon the Market and are so glad we did. I had eaten here before, but it was a long time ago. We got a lovely seat on the sidewalk out front, as it was a beautiful day and I had my pup with me. We ordered the chicken taquitos and they were out of this world! Friendly waitress and very nice people everywhere in this establishment. Next up was the dungeness crab salad for me. It was OUTSTANDING! It had watermelon in it that was so perfect and a huge scoop of crab. That's not something you see often! My sister loved her fish tacos! Fantastic place with friendly and competent staff! We will be back!! read more

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I love a good lunch. Somewhere relaxing, comfortable, friendly, and I like a fresh white tablecloth for class. Add some agreeable music and the stage is set. Today I was the second person to arrive and Meagan was my server. I really got lucky there. Creamy corn soup with fresh kernels was rich and satisfying. Meagan had told me about a special dish and, thankfully, I ordered it. Picture this.... it was a terrine, with papaya as the bottom layer. Next came avocado and.... wait for it.... lobster. Lots of lobster. Little bits of ripe tomatoes and crispy tortilla chips (not the ordinary kind but better) finished the dish. Speaking of finishing the dish, I did just that! Thank you to Market and staff for a lovely lunch. read more

Market - Lobster terrine - American Near Me - St Helena, California

Absolutely the best I had 2 appetizers for my dinner almost a surf n Turf. The best beef I've ever eaten! There were 4 of us and we shared the salad which was a great idea. The espresso with dessert was another great choice. The Beat was our waiter Alfie he had been at Market for about 16 years. His recommendations, attention to details and impeccable service Alfie and the staff at Market were phenomenal . We will be back. read more

I don't usually post yelp reviews, but I have to warn off anyone who thinks getting a cocktail here is a good idea. This past week we strolled in after exploring St. Helena inquiring about getting an espresso martini to which the bartenders and wait staff said they made a good one. I always check to see if a restaurant has an espresso machine, which they clearly did, and take that as a good sign the espresso will be good for an espresso martini. I immediately knew I made a grave mistake when I saw no espresso being made for our martinis. We got what clearly was a coffee or cold brew espresso martini by the very light color. It was quite literally the worst tasting espresso martini of my life. It basically tasted like straight vodka with a hint of cold brew and zero simple syrup or kahlua to save us. We asked our waitress (also the person who made the martini) if we could have bailey's or kahlua for the drinks, trying to salvage them, and we were quickly belittled. She stated to give us a lesson on what espresso martinis were made of in a condescending way. Little did she know I work in the food industry BOH and frequently make espresso martinis. As a restaurant worker I would never belittle or be condescending to my customers. She did give us some Bailey's which honestly didn't help one bit, the martini was too far gone. Anyways, don't get cocktails here! Food looked good but we were too turned off by our experience to try it. read more

Charming service and ambiance are the highlights of this space right in the center of St. Helena. The brunch menu also offers lunch dishes such as fried chicken, and smaller plates such as tuna two ways. Both were good. But the highlights were the two soups, on creamay and one a curry broth base, both of which were superb. The other highlight was the basket of complimentary muffins. These alone make it worth visiting at brunch! read more

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Great service with great food! Came here because it was right next to Night Wines where we came from. They actually serve their food so decided to come right next door. Our waitress was great! High energy and knew all the edits of the menu. She knew how to read our table/people which was great! We ordered a bunch of things to share. We got the King Salmon, ahi tuna 2 ways, the dungeness crab cakes as well as the rolls and and sweet potato fries. Everythjng was great.. my favorites were the sweet potato fries, king salmon, and the dungeness crab cakes. My least favorite was the ahi tuna.. it was more ceviche style. Had a great meal here in downtown Napa Valley!! :) read more

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Had the absolute worst espresso martini of my life here. They had an espresso machine so I assumed they had to have a decent espresso martini, boy was I wrong. First off, the bartender seemed to shake it for less than thirsty seconds. Any true espresso martini enthusiast knows they have to be shaken for a while to get the correct layer of foam. The martinis had slim to no foam on the top. This could be excused if they tasted good, but they did not. This was the most bitter espresso martini I have ever had. It seemed to be made with cold brew instead of espresso, or it was the most bitter espresso of all time. It did not appear to have any sort of sweetening agent in it. My sister and I asked the bartender if it was possible to get a side of kahlua or Bailey's to try to rescue this monstrosity. She proceeded to condescendingly tell us how espresso martinis were made (with espresso, vodka, and kahlua - I know this already as I make a great one at home, but did she? Didn't seem so based on the taste). She was pretty rude and the baileys could not save this horrible martini. We barely drank any of the two martinis which she saw, but she did not offer to remedy them or take them off our check. Would not recommend! read more

The BEST Butterscotch Pudding in the Napa Valley. Everything about this delightful dessert is perfect-flavor, texture & presentation. Service here is also friendly and efficient. Definitely coming back for more Butterscotch Pudding! read more

Market - Butterscotch Pudding - American Near Me - St Helena, California

Fantastic meal with unbelievably personal and professional service. Alflie and his team made our first visit memorable and familiar at the same time. From wine choices to food recommendations each course was paired beautifully. Crab Spring rolls are fresh - clean and crisp. Oysters were served with two classic sauces - the champagne vinaigrette was the best. The lamb shank was incredible. Rich in flavor and fall of the bone tenderness. Seafood linguini with pesto sauce was the best seafood we had during our Napa Valley trip (and we had two Michelin Star rated seafood meals to compare it to). And the butterscotch pudding - just go for it. Thank you! read more

Market - Butter scotch pudding - American Near Me - St Helena, California

Not to be missed! We had a reservation and were seated right away. Our server was Tara and her service was impeccable. Very professional and very friendly We started with filet mignon medallions - deelish! I had a classic Caesar and the hubby had a zesty shrimp cocktail to start. Both were delicious. Hubby had the Organic Fried Chicken with mashed taters and gravy, sautéed spinach and a spicy cornbread. I am not a very adventurous eater so I am always relieved when there is a simple beef dish on any menu. I had the short ribs which was super tender! Fluffy taters and a simple, but flavorful jus. Very busy, but no gaps in service. Make a reservation today! read more

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Take it from someone that visits SH on a regular basis with her friends ...this restaurant is a gem. Ask to be seated in Alfi's section, you'll thank me later. From the beginning intro to the dessert recommendations you'll be glad you have a server with great attention to detail and enthusiasm. Everything we ordered was very good- apps: raw oysters, main lobster rolls, calamari - dinner: fish and chips, chicken breast, fried chicken, linguine pasta - dessert: butterscotch pudding and lava cake. Order what you crave and want to try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Didn't enjoy our experience. Oysters were ordered and forgotten and all 4 of the entrees our group had were not solid. The $20 adult Mac and cheese came in a small soup bowl and was very basic (not sure what made it adult). The braised short rib was in a reduced wine glaze that had been scorched (which adds an unfortunate rancid flavor). Nothing was horrible about the food (except the short ribs), but nothing was really good: with the exception of the crab rolls which were unique and tasty. I would seek a dish out like this again! Perhaps post Covid reboot / start and restarts, they can get their menu and production back up to a better experience. Staff was nice! read more

Finding weekend lunch reservations last minute in this area is very difficult, even with inclement weather. In the past we had lucked out at Brasswood but this time I had to find something new, hence the opportunity to try Market. Everything was fantastic about our experience EXCEPT for the host. We made reservations and specified needing a table with room for a stroller, we even called ahead to inform them we were running late and it wasn't until we walked into the restaurant that the host informed us we wouldn't be able to have the stroller with us therefore needing to hold the baby. In the end we did place the stroller by us but it was just not a great start, however our server Megan saved the day. We ordered the bbq pulled pork sandwich, chicken sandwich, market burger, mushroom soup of the day and tortellini. All were scrumptious! Our server was friendly and attentive all while also acting as bartender. The place is small but cozy and apart from the unfriendly host we had an overall good experience. I would be interested in returning and would recommend to others without kids, although I will note there were kids when we were there but I see it more as adult friendly over kids. read more

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We had dinner here on Friday night for the first time - and it was delicious! We arrived a half hour ahead of our reservation and grabbed a drink at the bar to start. There are plenty of bar seats, and a large variety of different bottles behind the bar. The bartender was great, and made a recommendation based on what I was looking for. I went with the Intrigue - which was Rye Whiskey, Drambuie Honey Lavender Syrup, Lemon Juice Served Over the Rocks - it was really good. Once our whole party arrived, we were seated promptly at our table. For dinner - I had the grilled pork chop - which was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor, and came with a parsnip purée, Brussel sprouts, carrots, asparagus, and an apple cider grape aju. Others at the table had the baby back ribs, and the salmon. Everything was delicious - and very generously portioned! We will definitely be back when in the area again! read more

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I really loved lobster wraps and calamari! The ambiance is great . Kirby and the other servers were very well trained and kind. Definitely coming back! read more

Decided on Market for lunch on our first day in wine country because I needed a salad, and I knew hubby would want a burger. The week after Thanksgiving was a wonderfully slow time in St Helena, and we did not need the reservation I made. We were greeted by a gentleman that I can only describe as over enthusiastic. He was our server, and spent a bit too much time up-selling for my taste. Cute tiny muffins were a nice touch. I choose the Beet Salad, and hubby the burger. My plate arrived with a spider attached, which was a bit off-putting. Beet salad was bland, but that was my fault as I asked them to leave off the Capers, it was served artistically. Burger was meaty, and cooked perfectly. Fries were from frozen. Overall food and service was good. read more

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We came here for brunch while in the Ste Helena area on a Sunday... they moved al their tables to the sidewalk outside, due to covid and they put up a nice barrier between the street and tables to help keep the heat from their portable heaters on the guests and it worked well. The staff were all amazing and friendly. Very accommodating with making menu changes as well. The food was spot-on! Really good!! The bread on their French Dip was STUNNING (wonder if it came from Model Bakery right next door?) and the jus with it was very good! Their cream of potato soup was just what was needed to warm us up and their onion rings are AMAZING! Definitely suggest this place for a good, fair-priced brunch! read more

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During a recent visit to this area for a wedding, we found this place. Some of the best service, mixed drinks and dinner we have had in quite a while. The two face mixed drink may be my new favorite. The fish and chips was exactly what I wanted and lacked for nothing. If you do not get the Butterscotch desert you will be missing out on a delightful experience...... I have never seen my mother in law finish a whole desert by her self- EVERY! Worth a visit and will come back- Thank you! read more

The food was delicious but it was our amazing server Alfie who make our visit so special. He's super personable and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. Top notch experience thanks to Alfie! read more

Right in downtown St Helena, we stumbled in early without a reservation and were able to sit by the front window. The decor is nice, a gorgeous bar (came from The Plaza Hotel in San Francisco), and not too loud inside. Lovely ambiance. Good wine list by the glass. For dinner, we had some oysters on the half shell and salads. We were keeping it on the lighter side. Salads were good. Decided to try the lava cake for dessert with some decaf. Everything was tasty and service was great! read more

Absolutely delicious food, fresh ingredients, generous portions, nice variety.....we had the lobster rolls, the decadent mushroom soup, the Crab Louie, and the Chinese chicken salad.......excellent. Wonderful space and outstanding waitstaff especially Kirby who was so observant and helpful and knowledgeable.... I am so sorry I can't remember the name of the gentleman who welcomed and seated us.....he was so good read more

The market is a pretty good restaurant in St Helena. Our server Alffy was an amazing server. He broke down the menu and his favorite without asking. The food was mostly all organic, and cooked to perfection. We walked in last minute and was provided with a table. Definitely recommend as a last minute resort. read more

Market - Dining room - American Near Me - St Helena, California

First time visit for us, and did not disappoint. Invited a friend for a birthday lunch, he had been previously. Alfie made our choices easier by full descriptions so we knew what to order. Food is well prepared and served promptly, and hot! White, cloth tablecloths - and was offered dark colored cloth napkin to avoid lint on light clothing - Thank you! Quiet atmosphere allows for conversation! Not a loud, crowded, rushed, environment. Service is top flight. Suggest the chopped salad - real winner, and the apple, raisin dessert is DELICIOUS! Will return. read more

Had an amazing experience here yesterday. I was able to make a last-minute reservation for 12:30P around noon. They accommodated us seamlessly. The hospitality here is unmatched and organic. We sat outside and started with: The Dungeness Crab Rolls, a Blood Orange Manhattan, and a "Best Kiss Ever." Whoa, those crab rolls were fresh and delicious! They give you six, so it's perfect to share between two people. The cocktails were strong and not too sweet. For main entrees, we ordered: Huevos Rancheros "Christmas Style" - so with both red & green sauce -and the Short Rib Scramble with Country Potatoes. They were both delectable. The Huevos Rancheros with scrambled eggs was sooo good. The country potatoes were perfectly crispy, but soft on the inside! Just perfect. The service here was impeccable. The young woman that helped us (brunette and apparently had invented some of those cocktails) was very charming and, from what I gather, proud of the food being served at this restaurant. Everyone had a great attitude. Will return. read more

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Delicious food and great service. I forgot to take pictures but had the tuna tartare, first time ever, and I really enjoyed the flavors and texture. We ordered the Chinese sea same salad and halibut fish. Loved the presentation of the dishes and the food were amazing and savory. read more

A perfect self-date day. Walk the shops and stop for lunch. I had a wonderful salad and my favorite oysters at the bar. Ended with a pleasant conversation with a woman who originated from the same home town Edina, MN. Ma'am, if you read this, I want you to know that I admire the courage and self-love woven throughout your life story. read more

I had the Market Dungeness Crab Louis and I enjoyed everything about it. My wife had the Fish and Chips and really liked it. We both had a glass of the Chenin Blanc which was really good. Ambiance was nice. Service was fast and friendly. Would definitely come back and try some of the other dishes, they all look delicious. read more

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Service is SO on point (everyone here has a wonderful personality and attitude) and food is spectacular without being overpriced. Tara is a pro and so is the big fellow who greeted us. read more

We had the pleasure of having Kirby as our server. She guided us through the menu and helped us decide. The crab cakes were so deliciously buttery and crispy with a corn and cream salad underneath. The pork chop and fish and chips were both really nice as well. Would definitely stop by next time we are in town! read more

I hate posting bad reviews but this was a major disappointment tonight. We were here 4 yrs ago and had been trying to get back again for a while. Well the service was good, that's why the two stars. The food got -1 star. Pork chop which was recommended was dry, au jus was flavorless. Who knows what that sweet potato corn thing was supposed to be. My wife had the filet for $50. It was tough and flavorless. Came out very raw, sent it back and came back charcoaled and still tough. Another person had the fried chicken, the review on that was just ok but no flavor on the skin. Tried the famous butterscotch pudding for dessert. One of the reasons we loved the place the first time. Someone forgot to tell the chef it was butterscotch because it hardly had any butterscotch flavor. A true disappointing evening after a great day. It seems to very much be a local hang out so beware of the ratings. Locals may be more tolerant of ok food but good ambiance. Sorry for the harsh review but it was that disappointing. read more

After enjoying a wine tour at Clos Pegase Winery, we made reservations for the Market. The yelp reviews and the pictures looked good so we gave it a try. When we got there, the host was quick to assist after assisting the group ahead of us. We were seated fairly quickly. We ordered some wine by the glass since the hubbies didn't want more wine. Our waiter told us later that we can always bring up to 2 bottles of wine with us and there will be no corkage fee. That's definitely great info to have for our next trip up here. The complimentary bread was nice and hot. It had a very savory taste. Nice and soft with a little crust. We enjoyed it so much we asked for another serving. We ordered: - 3 small oysters/ 3 larger oysters(forgot the names): both were fresh and delicious, however I prefer the smaller ones. - Dungeness Crab Cake (Sauteed sweet corn, asparagus, and citrus coriander butter sauce): good amount of crab and nice crust on the outside. Not overly breaded. It would be a better value if the crab cake was slightly larger. Still pretty good. - Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions (Shoestring truffle fries with garlic chips and aged balsamic): the medallions were good, but the truffle fries with garlic chips were amazing. Couldn't stop eating them. - French Dip (Oven roasted Prime Rib with gruyere cheese on a toasted ciabatta. Comes with a side of A'Jus and onion rings): the prime rib was nicely cooked, however it was lacking in flavor. However the A'Jus made it too salty. The onion rings were amazing! The onion ring crust was perfectly fried and the aioli sauce was amazing as well. I should have asked for more of the sauce next time. That would probably make the French Dip tastier. - Jalapeño Steak Sandwich (Sautéed wild mushrooms, caramelized onions with Jack cheese. Comes with fries): the friend's husband said it's pretty good even though he's not a fan of cheese. - Special for the day - half rack of ribs with mashed potatoes and onion rings. The ribs fell off the bone. Pretty tasty. Would be better if it had a caramelized crust on the outside for more texture. The hubby enjoyed it. We were too stuffed to try any desserts. Perhaps we will order less next time so we can save some room for dessert. We shall be back. read more

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Outstanding food! Great local place for lunch or dinner. Crab cake was so good I could have eaten 3 of them! Staff was very friendly and helpful! Specialty cocktails were great! read more

Friendly staff and unique tasty dishes standing along traditional comfort food. Great for dinner of all occasions.

Always great food and even better service. We first went to Market over 10 years ago, when a St Helena wine-maker friend told us it was where the locals go. He was right. And we've been going back regularly ever since. We often take a bottle as the corkage is (or has been anyway) $0. The food is not over the top, but fresh and local and generous. Some of the wait staff have been there a long, long time too, and are great at what they do. They adapted well during covid lockdown. It's always the first place I try to book when we're visiting Napa. read more

Market - Gazpacho. Perfectly balanced with a hint of water melon for sweetness and jalapeño for heat. - American Near Me - St Helena, California

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Yeah! Brunch at Market is back. Hallelujah! New opening hour at 11, though maybe temporary. My favorite item is Huevos Rancheros Christmas Style with both red & green sauce. Bloody Mary & Dungeness crab cake are a good way to start. The bloody rim has a nice spiced up salt. And the crab cake comes with a delish sauce of English peas, corn & asparagus. Yum. Beside the great food, the ambience is very inviting with comfortable seating & exposed stone walls. And friendly service. Oh, how I've missed you, Market, for Sunday brunch! read more

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Excellent food and excellent service! A true hidden gem. My hubby and I enjoyed the medallion steak and mac n cheese; both were heavenly.

Attended a wedding in Napa recently and came here with the wedding party for lunch the next day. The restaurant is located right on the main street of St. Helena (I'm guessing it's their downtown area) along with a number of other cute looking shops and restaurants. I wish we had time to explore the area more but we left afterwards for a wine tasting and didn't have time to walk around. Because there were so many of us, they offered a set menu with shared apps for the table and then a couple options for individual entree and dessert. To start, we had the chicken and fennel dumplings along with the bay scallop and salmon ceviche. The chicken and fennel dumplings came in a creamy pesto sauce that was delicious. I'm usually not a huge fan of ceviche but surprisingly liked it here, probably because it was less sour than most of the ceviche I've tried at other Peruvian restaurants. Plus they included small pineapple chunks that added sweetness to the dish. For my entree, I ordered the champagne-battered Fish n' Chips. The batter was well flavored enough which I appreciated since I didn't use the tartar sauce for flavoring, and the fish pieces weren't overly oily. Not the best fish and chips I've had but definitely a very solid offering. To finish the meal off, I chose the s'mores option, not realizing that they actually bring the individual ingredients to your table along with a cute little fire so that you can actually make your own s'mores at the table! How cute is that?? I was also very impressed with the speed at which everything came out. We had a large group of ~20 people, but once we ordered it didn't take too long for the food to come out. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and would love to come back next time I'm in the area to try their other items. I just wish the restaurant wasn't called Market; the name made it really hard to look up both on google and yelp... read more

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The food was good for the most part, and our server was extremely friendly and accommodating. However, our party's experience with the host was unfriendly and filled with microagressions from the moment we stepped foot in the reassuring. Our party (2 black women, 1 POC woman and 1 white woman) had booked a reservation a week ahead of time. When we arrived the host barely acknowledged us, even though there was no foot traffic. The host then had us linger at the bar for 5 minutes, before we were seated right by the door (while it was 45 degrees outside.) After being seated she finally came up to our table, but made us "verify the name on the reservation" with her. Quite odd, but even more strange since no other party that came in the restaurant had to do this. Our party shrugged this off initially until it became very apparent that every party who came after us seemed to be greeted with a very warm, and swift welcome from the host. It's unfortunate my party didn't have a good experience purely due to the host. I will not be returning in the future, and would not recommend this place to anyone, especially black or POCs. read more

After a morning of wine tasting we found this delightful spot in downtown St. Helena. It is located central to all of the shops, galleries in the nostalgia laden old town area The food was scrumptious. We started with the most wonderful tuna Tatar I have ever tasted. It was fresh and crunchy and perfectly seasoned. We then progressed to unbelievably delicious salads. My wife had the garden salad with chicken and I had the crab Louie which was the best I have ever had The service was impeccable. Our glasses were always full and the service was prompt but not rushed. This is a great option for wine country dining. read more