When searching for eateries near our resort I saw this one and then the husband was like this one…read moreis near the winery we should go. Say less. Then I saw they had the gravalax salmon that I wanted to try. I always get the bagel and lox when a restaurant has it. Living in Illinois it's far and few between. So that was exactly what I ordered. I like it. It's not smoked and I can't really explain the taste. However, I didn't get the fuzziness On the roof of my mouth that I sometimes get with lox. It was sliced thinner and I liked that too. I didn't try my husband's pancakes but the fingerling potatoes were delicious. Our server was efficient. They knew when and how to bring everything out. The couple seated next to us, I later found out my husband struck up a conversation because he thought the wife was Viola Davis. So now he tells people we met Viola in Napa.

This place was a must try for a few of us during the wine weekend trip for the long holiday. I…read moremyself have never been but have heard of this place and is on our list. Of course it's right in the heart of downtown so it was perfect for after dinner stroll. We had an early reservation which when we arrived, majority of the tables were empty. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. A few tables along the front patio as well as a bigger sectioned outdoor patio along the side of the restaurant. Indoor is just one big room. There's a bar counter but I don't remember if you can utilize it. Our waitress was a major doll. The sweetest ever and very friendly. Made sure that we were well taken cared off the whole time. Menu wise for both drinks and food was quite nice. I think we were all wined out after the afternoon tasting....lol... So a little cocktail here and there was tried. Food wise, there was a big group so a bunch of starters was had to share. The pork belly was delicious, small but tasty. It was basically just enjoying a nice thick piece of bacon with roasted apples with a glaze. That was a favorite amongst everyone. Prosciutto and burrata with grilled strawberries and micro greens and a balsamic glaze. You can't go wrong with burrata, it was delicious. The cast iron corn bread with lavender honey was another favorite. Something so simple yet so delicious. There was another dish in a grape leaves but I don't remember ordering it. It was tasty. Also, I could have sworn we ordered the beet salad but didn't get it...lol... Could be wrong. Anyways, starters were nice. Entrees, another mix of everything had. We each ordered our own but ended up passing things around to share. The duck confit didn't sound that interesting but someone ordered it and it was quite delicious. Think that was the best dish out of everything we had. The steak and fries were good, did like the seasoning used for the fries. The shrimp boil was ok, sort of flavorless in my opinion. Potatoes, sausage, bell peppers, onions, corn, shrimp tossed in a lobster broth. It was good but lacking some seasoning. Not your traditional shrimp boil as you would think with the loaded seasoning. Roasted chicken with the wild spring vegetables and wild rice pilaf. It's chicken, decent and moist. Still pretty tasty. The halibut with the roasted mix veggies. Nice piece of meat cooked nicely. Classic gnocchi in basil pesto, simple but good. The short rib which I believe was the special. A few piece of meat, with mashed potatoes, grilled onions and corn on the cob. It was good, meat was tender and flavorful. Also a side order of the onion rings which was also a favorite. Nice thick piece with grated Parmesan. Of course we still had to get dessert after all that. Two different one, the cheesecake with fresh fruit and the shortbread cake with creme and fruit. Both were quite tasty and a nice way to finish off a meal even though we were full. Overall, the service was top notch. Service was amazing and our waitress was a major doll. The sweetest and friendliest. Made us feel so welcomed. Drinks, quite good. Food, there was some hit and misses. We did enjoy ourselves and had a nice time. Location is amazing in the heart of downtown. I believe everything is street parking. Another place off the list.

We love this restaurant. They have delicious food and great cocktails. We are here every couple…read moreof months and it is our go to for lunch or dinner. Come eat here!!!

Kitchen Door ended up being one of our favorite meals in downtown Napa. The vibe was relaxed but…read morestill lively and family friendly. We ordered the Pad Thai, and it was packed with flavor with just the right mix of sweet, savory, and tangy. The teriyaki wings were a real highlight crispy, tender, and full of flavor. Our kids loved the wings and white sauce pasta. The chicken breast with mashed potatoes was cooked perfectly and really delicious too. The service was friendly and attentive without ever feeling rushed, and the staff had some great recommendations for both food and drinks. It's a great spot whether you're stopping in for lunch, happy hour, or a casual dinner after exploring downtown Napa. We'd definitely come back the next time we're in town!

We made a reservation to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. I highly recommend adding notes to…read moreyour reservation because we truly felt like VIPs throughout our visit! I can't even name all the staff who "knew" about our special day and stopped by our table to congratulate us or bring us a special little treat! Sophia handled our table service so beautifully. John described each item as it came to our table in a way that was almost poetry. We met the manager Ryan and had a lovely conversation! He had the chef come out so we could rave about the hamachi and oysters in person! We asked the Somm Estevan to make a wine recommendation to match our main (a shareable plate of peppercorn short rib) and he did NOT MISS. So yummy! They even had flowers in a vase on our table from their garden and let us take them home. SO MANY SPECIAL TOUCHES. And though it's not pictured, the sourdough ice cream was just B E Y O N D What an experience. We will be back again and again. I really wish I had more pictures to share... but we were so immersed in the evening and all the lovely connections we made that we forgot until dessert! Kudos to Ryan and staff. Beautifully done.

Sadly was not impressed with this place -- there's a ton of bird poop everywhere - they had to wipe…read moresome off so we could sit and then literally had one go on me while I was sitting. Food felt like they were trying too hard to be different but none of the flavor combinations were a home run. My least fav was the nori'os (not in the picture). The cod was the only dish I'd recommend but it's unfortunately not stand out enough to make a visit worthwhile. Ice cream was good but also mediocre Service was decent - on time and friendly enough but nothing to wow you. The grounds are gorgeous but would recommend a drink on the patio and a walk vs the restaurant experience which will drain your wallet and leave you unfulfilled!

always great food and wine list. service at bar and table is always very attentive. always a go…read moreto restaaurant.

Brunch at Napa Valley Bistro was the perfect way to slow down after a few days of wine tasting. We…read morelooked at the menu, couldn't make a decision, and did what any food lovers would do--we ordered almost everything. The French toast, Chesapeake Benedict, crab skillet... every plate was so good that we just kept passing dishes around the table. No regrets! Jane, I believe was our server. She was awesome and patient. If you're in Napa, definitely make time for brunch here. You'll leave full and already thinking about what to order the next time. It's centrally located and quaint resto.

This little place is tucked away in the plaza but it's bigger than you think! I was greeted…read morepromptly at the door and offered my choice of seating. I had the shrimp louie salad w/blue cheese dressing. The salad was a great portion and very balanced, and it was very fresh. I also had a glass of prosecco which doesn't pair the greatest but I was so content. They've got a few tv's, there's indoor and outdoor seating and reasonably priced!

Wasn't expecting the food to be so delicious, and Hop Creek didn't disappoint! We ordered the…read moresalmon salad (club?), garlic pub fries, chicken flatbread, and calamari (didn't take a picture of the calamari). The salmon was seasoned well with the salad and very light. Similarly, the chicken flatbread was lightly seasoned and not heavy, which we enjoyed. The garlic fries were the heaviest, but that wasn't a bad thing. The calamari was crispy and their spicy aioli dip paired well. The patio seating was pleasant and the weather was perfect. We liked the green plants and nature all around. There weren't many customers around the lunch hour, which allowed us to sit in peace and quiet. The service was quick and our server was great. She handled all our needs well and got us everything we asked for.

I had an amazing experience at Norman Rose Tavern. As someone who's been on the hunt for truly good…read morefish and chips, I can finally say I found something worth calling the real deal. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the portion size felt fair for the price. The staff struck a great balance -- friendly and attentive without constantly interrupting the meal to ask if everything was okay. It made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. At one point, the music was slightly loud for my liking. Another guest politely mentioned it, and the staff immediately turned it down and made sure everyone was comfortable. That kind of responsiveness really stood out. What truly went above and beyond was what happened after I left. I had forgotten my hat on the seat, and instead of just putting it in lost and found, our waiter actually ran out of the restaurant and caught up with me before I crossed the street to the parking area. That level of care is rare and genuinely appreciated. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience. I'd absolutely bring my family here -- kids included -- and would recommend it to anyone considering stopping by. .

Service needs improvement…read more We went to this tavern to watch the World Cup soccer game. I was with a party at four and our dog. We sat out on the patio, which was dog friendly, which was very nice My gripe is that the service was rather slow, and the server wasn't very friendly. The kicker was we were ordering off the happy hour menu, which goes until 6 PM, and around 5:30 we asked the server if he would come back in about 15 minutes so that we can get our last order in before 6 PM He came back at 5:55 and we ordered a few more things from the happy hour menu and he said "happy hour is over, you can no longer order off the happy hour menu." I asked him "how can that be? It's still 5:55. The menu clearly states that happy hour goes until 6 PM plus we asked you 30 minutes ago if you can come back in 15 minutes and you said yes." He said he was told that happy hour is over and he can't take any more happy hour orders I told him to ask his boss or whoever told him that to come over and explain it to us He said the owner told him that I asked him please have the owner come over and explain that to us He went over and talked to the owner and then came back and said I can take your happy hour orders But that's just uncalled for you. They have a happy hour to attract business and they need to honor it. If it's 'till 6 o'clock they gotta take happy orders 'till 6 o'clock. Cutting people off five minutes early just results in upset customers. It's poor way to run a business. Other than that, the place is OK Food was all right, nothing to write home about. I won't be coming back.

We are so glad to find this place at last minute on a Friday in Napa! I'm surprised it's not busy…read morebecause the food is amazing!! I highly recommend the halibut I got. The fish is tender and fresh. It even came with a grilled prawn. What I even love more is the side dishes which is charred cauliflower, asparagus and potatoes. I finished the whole plate and definitely want to come back just for this dish! We didn't get to try the dessert this time but we will definitely come back!

TLDR: Super attentive service in an adorable classy space. Instagram worthy drinks but food…read morecould've used a bit more attention Our waiter was the sweetest guy. He told us about the specials and I took him up on the special: shrimp ravioli in lobster sauce. Sadly, it was very bland and lacked the "lobster" flavor in the thick sauce. The drinks were awesome. Totally recommend the drinks: Midnight in Italy and Fume Midnight in Italy was basically a very well served Manhattan. But it was gloriously served. Giant cube ice cube, really lovely rye whiskey and the perfect orange garnish that added to the senses as you sipped Fume arrived in a light fixture like glass box that you open to retrieve your drink. It's filled with smoke to add to the drink's experience. My hands smelled like smoke hours after the dinner. The drink was tasty. The grilled pineapple was tasty. But it was more showy than tasty. Baker brie was insanely delish. It was the best baked Brie I had. Perfectly balanced with the honey and pistachio. The iceberg wedge salad was as you would've expected. Decent sized Maybe we didn't ordered the dishes that they were most popular for so I was disappointed. Will have to come back and try another round. Especially for the drinks.

My wife and I had a wonderful experience dining at Carpe Diem. I attended an event here recently…read moreand knew I had to return for a date night. The dining room is small, but really lovely. Nice touches adorn the restaurant throughout. The menu has a lot of wonderful options. The service, provided by Alex, was excellent. We started with the Dungeness Crab arancini, which are probably the best thing we ate all evening, and that's saying a lot because everything we had was great. These arancini are perfectly fried crab meat rolled into a ball served over a delicious tartar sauce. I wish I had 3 orders of this, at least. We ordered the soup of the day and their bread service. The soup was a white bean and sausage and it was perfectly salty and fatty. The bread and butter was a perfect accompaniment. The Carpe Diem salad was also really special. It had these Cabernet soaked dried cranberries that were so good and tart. For an entree, we ordered the short ribs which come over a risotto. It felt a little heavy, and maybe the sauce could've used a little acid to cut the heaviness. It was still really delicious though. For dessert, we had the espresso crème brûlée. This was just the icing on the cake of a great meal. I love Carpe Diem and hope to come back soon!

So I decided to bring my pup out to a restaurant since she graduated from boarding school. CD was…read moreabsolutely welcoming to have a small dog inside (and outside). I sat at the high tops at the bar for happy hour. My dog has been behaving amazingly since boarding school and being able to put her obedience to the test at CD was amazing because everyone was so kind. To drink I had the HH margarita. Then I had the pork belly which was phenomenal, though I wasn't expecting a one piece pork belly--thought it was going to be multiple pieces. It was so good. To drink I also had the carpeninsula--so good! Love this spot and thank you for welcoming me and my pup so warmly

Food: The pea salad was outstanding, with smoked salmon and a flavorful mustard dressing that…read morecomplemented the fresh ingredients perfectly. The Little Gem lettuce salad was also very good. The Porterhouse steak was exceptional--the filet mignon and New York strip each had their own distinct texture and flavor, both cooked beautifully and packed with rich, beefy taste. Service: Exceptional service from everyone, from the owners to the servers. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable throughout the meal. Ambience: A beautiful dining environment with high ceilings, well-spaced tables, and a comfortable layout that allows for both privacy and a lively atmosphere. Overall: An excellent dining experience with outstanding food, warm hospitality, and an inviting setting. A place well worth returning to.

I came here a couple years ago. The food is incredibly mid to be honest. But I could let that go…read more It was our server being so clearly on substances--dodgy eyes, sweating bullets, even his counter parts were looking at him odd. New serve definitely thought we were gonna dine and dash or something. I wonder why?

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