Normally we aren't in St Helena long enough to goof off but this last Napa outing we booked a…read morehotel there because we didn't want to go home yet and everything else was booked closer to Napa. As a Hyatt member was able to use points instead of selling my Audi to pay for a one night stay. So the next morning, where to go? After a quick breakfast we ended up at The Saint for cocktails. At first we didn't think it was open since it was early and no one was in there. Upon entry it is clear this isn't a dive bar. A few high tops as you enter to the left and a nice long bar with and table against the right wall. This building takes you back to 1890 or so when it was originally a bank. I wonder how many times it was robbed at gun point and the bad boys rode off on horses with the cash??? Many of the light fixtures are original from the same time. It has a bank vault as every good bank should. But since this is a bar the vault is more a private area with seating. Since we just had a late breakfast we only had drinks. Not sure but I'm pretty sure Andrea had a Lemon Drop and I know for sure I had tequila and lime. While we were there a few high tops filled up with Chardonnay drinking ladies getting away from the family (kids and partners) for the day. And a couple of different couples being tourist. I know, I know technically we are tourist but we've spent so much time here over the years we don't feel like tourist and back in the day not long ago many people thought we lived there. Our bartender was great about explaining the details about the bank building and it's history along with a tour. Next time we are in St. Helena we will definitely be back. Actually may make a special trip from Napa just to go there.

What a great find in St. Helena! We discovered The Saint…read morejust passing by during our latest trip to the Napa Valley last month. It looked like a nice place, and we decided we would return the following day for a visit. We came in for some drinks and to enjoy the swanky interior. Dark, sexy vibes, very nicely done. It was on the emptier side when we visited, partly because it was earlier in the afternoon, and partly because people were elsewhere watching the final rounds of the World Cup, but that was fine with us, because we got out lovely bartender basically all to ourselves. Unfortunately, I can't remember his name, but he was terrific, friendly, engaging, and down-to-earth. He made us some great drinks (lemon drop for me, tequila & lime for my partner - we're such one trick ponies), and later showed us around the place. There is a lot of history in the building. It used to be a bank back in the day (and by 'back in the day' I mean the 1800's), and it still has the original vault. Beyond the vault door, there is a speakeasy-style dining room that would be absolutely perfect for a private event. We didn't try any food this time, they only had light bites on offer at that time of the day, but the dinner menu looks promising, and I look forward to having a full meal here upon our next visit. Downtown St. Helena is a bit out of the way of our usual stops in Napa, but I would make a special trip for this spot again.

Really sad to see this place go. The atmosphere upstairs and down was a refreshing den like feel in…read morea sea of open floor plan echo chambers around the county.

I absolutely adore this place mainly for the sticky pig ears and bone marrow! It was very…read moredelicious, the ambiance of the place is very intimate perfect for the perfect date night. I even sat in some nice comfortable seats by the fire place. The service was quick and fast and the employees were very attentive. I've been to this place twice and each time I was not disappointed. Any time im in the area goose & gander is the first place on my mind 9/10! don't let the name like "sticky pig ears" bother you, it is absolutely a must have.

​Had the 4-course meal, and overall it was a great experience with attentive service and stellar…read moreearly courses! ​The Highlights: ​* Sumac Cured Halibut: Absolutely divine. The thinly sliced cucumber and pluot added incredible freshness without disrupting the texture, balanced perfectly with just the right amount of acidity and sumac tartness. Star of the night! * ​American Wagyu Steak Tartare & Raclette Fondue: Both were fantastic, rich, and well-executed. ​The Main Course: * ​Dry-Aged Kurobuta Pork: The only real downside of the meal. Even accounting for pork having more texture, it was surprisingly tough for dry-aged Kurobuta. The accompanying pork cheek confit was melt-in-your-mouth tender, but lacked depth of flavor compared to how vibrant the earlier dishes were. ​Worth a visit for the starters and great service and very good atmosphere --just wish the main matched the high bar set by the rest of the menu! The patio was beautiful but if you cannot do warm temperature, highly recommend sitting inside since I personally was struggling due to heat.

I've never struggled to finish a meal more. If this is your one shot at a nice dinner or a special…read moreoccasion, please go somewhere else. This is certainly not a cheap restaurant. While it's pretty, very clean, and the waitress was lovely, there's not much else positive I can say about the experience. We had an 8:30 reservation, ordered the 4 course meal with out the wine pairing (and added the pretzel) and didn't finish until 11pm! I'm all for an experience meal but we had SO much time between courses. Considering everyone orders almost the same menu I don't understand what could possibly take so long. There were tons of staff walking around, making sure to place your courses on the table at the same time as the rest of your party, and pouring the same broth/oil thing on every dish, and yet we had about 30 minutes of just waiting time in between courses. By 10pm I had had enough, but we were 2/4 dishes into our dinner and I wishfully thought it would be over soon. I ordered a hot tea to give me something to do. By the time dessert came out, I had 1 bite and had to go to the car and left my husband to get the check. Aside from the sheer length of this meal, my husband and I both agreed that it was actually disgusting (something we have rarely both thought). We have been to MANY nice restaurants, including other Michelin star restaurants, as well as many course pre fixe menus (in the states and outside) and while we are no strangers to fine dining trends (foams and consummes etc.) I've never experienced food like this before. To start off we were offered a chilled corn soup with corn foam on top as a "gift" from the chef. It was fine, not my favorite but I appreciated the foam aspect of making this Michelin star. Afterwards we ordered the pretzel with some kind of cheese and caviar on top. This did taste good, it was kind of a Rye tasting pretzel with a cream cheese and lox tasting spread. We ate all of that (for $75 at least it was edible). Then began our 4 course meal (thank god we didn't do the 7 course meal or we may still be sitting there). It started with a tomato dish, that was okay, one kind of tomato was good the other wasn't, the broth they poured over it made it taste kind of fishy, I only ate half of it. Second course was a bowl of 3 Gnudis (seemed like a more delicate Gnocchi) and while the texture was delicate the flavor was SO rich and sharp I could only eat 1. Third course I opted for the vegetarian smoked zucchini dish, it was terrible and tasted so strange I've never been able to eat less of a vegetable before. For the 3rd course my husband got the chicken and did say that was good. For dessert I got the strawberry panna cotta type dish which was decent, my husband tried the cheese raclette dessert and said it was terrible. I have written very few 1 star reviews but this has to be said. Please do not waste your money. You couldn't pay me to experience this meal again.

Zach H. was an exceptional server!! His recommendations were outstanding, we especially loved the…read morecorn ribs. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance as well.

Every once in a while you just walk into the place that screams... "You're going to love it here."…read more Well, The Charter Oak Restaurant is one of those places. I asked "Where can I get a good burger" at multiple wineries and everyone pointed me here. Now I know why! As we walked in, (we were lucky as we did not have reservations for lunch but came early) the atmosphere, venue, electricity in the air was amazing. They also have a lovely outside seating area, which seems to the hot spot. It was exactly how all the people described it and the overall atmosphere was amazing with that giant open flaming cooking area at the end and in the middle. I had the perfect seat to watch it and the amazing Chef Marshall preparing food. A lovely young lady ( am am embarrassed that I did not write down names) came by and got us started with menus, silverware and a drink order. Then our amazing waiter (same thing on the name) came over to explain more. Both my wife and I already knew that we were having the burger. (Pretty rare and special for her to have a burger.) Not much to say other than they were AMAZING! Two patties (rather large) on a bun with special sauce and cheese. These weren't just good, they were really, really good. Cooked perfectly (medium) and served with the most amazing hand cut fries. This place definately set a new bar... and it's really high! Through the whole meal, I got to watch Chef Marshall at the grill. Lunch and a show, how perfect was this day? My wife and I are looking forward to coming back soon, and we will... this time for dinner [and we will have reservation.] KUDOs to the team at The Charter Oak Restaurant

Lovely brunch following a couple of tastings in the area. Savannah was fantastic. Great…read morerecommendations and very attentive. The grounds are beautiful. Sunday brunch at 2:30 was quiet. This was our first visit but will not be our last.

What truly set the evening apart was the service of Madison Baker Crosby, who leads the front of…read morehouse at Forum Restaurant Meadowood. We had genuinely engaging conversations with Madison and Chris throughout the night, which honestly primed me to appreciate the cuisine even more. The oysters were local and tasted like they'd been pulled out of the ocean about five minutes earlier! The steak arrived fast and to perfection. It felt like pure opulence. Considering it was well past closing after a long weekend, the standards never slipped for a second. Highly recommended

I have been visiting Napa Valley wineries for many years. Charles Krug has always been a favorite…read more Our server this visit was Kathy. She made the visit even more fun with her knowledgeable conversation and fun personality. The wine tasting, the charcuterie tray, the beautiful ambiance... it couldn't be much better than this.

We absolutely love this winery! Not only is it beautiful, but the wines are delicious! They offer a…read moregreat variety, and every year there seems to be a surprise wine that gets better and better. We discovered this gem through the Winter Passport program, and we fell in love with it so much that we decided to become members. The staff is also wonderful always friendly, welcoming, and polite. Definitely a 10/10! We highly recommend this winery and can't wait to keep coming back!

This was my 2nd trip to Rutherford Grill; though, I've been to other Hillstone restaurants many…read moretimes. The ambiance is like other Hillstone restaurants (Houston's, in particular). Dimmer lighting. Mostly booth seating. Organized and professional service. I haven't had any issues booking dinner here. The restaurant is a pretty good size, and there's ample parking. - cheeseburger: I've always been a big fan of the cheeseburger. This time it tasted a bit different though. The sauce in it was tangier than I'm used to. It was still good though. Served with fries, and the fries are nice & crispy. - knife and fork barbecue ribs: these are my favorite ribs, and I love that they're truly "knife and fork" ribs. No need to get your hands all messy eating these things. I'm always torn between ordering this and the cheeseburger. I love them so. The coleslaw and fries that are served with the ribs are a nice complement. - ruby red trout in a lemon butter sauce with crispy rock shrimp: these rock shrimp steal the show here. They're amazing. They have this delightful seasoned salt and are perfectly crispy. The trout itself is fine, but not great. It has a salmon-y flavor to it. - potatoes colcannon: these are delicious. Basically cheesy mashed potatoes with some veggies mixed in. So good. And you can actually substitute your side(s) on the other dishes with this.

Called to see if I could surprise a friend celebrating a 50th birthday and buy a bottle of…read morechampagne and have it delivered to the table. "They can't do that" and told me to purchase a gift certificate online and give it to them...... unbelievable policy and someone please make this make sense. This place has changed and no wonder it's not as busy as it once was.

Beautiful scenery, fantastic service, delicious food…read more We had a fantastic lunch here. Amazing summer weather on the balcony. Gorgeous wine country views. Service was cordial and kind and warm without being stuffy. The meal was well paced. Cocktails were delicious and beautiful. Portions were generous. Every bite and component of their new American fusion menu was delicious. Desserts were great too, without being too rich and heavy. Their local Chardonnay was very enjoyable. Refreshing and with the signature Chardonnay buttery ness but without being too Oakey. Worth a visit for lovely lunch. No question.

Auberge du Soleil is a fine-dining restaurant that sits on a hillside in Rutherford located in Napa…read moreValley. It has one Michelin Star and is located at the same place as the hotel which was granted three Michelin Keys (meaning it's an extraordinary stay). I made reservations as soon as they were open for the date that I wanted which I recommend. As I got closer to the date I checked the website again and all the reservations were booked. The property has amazing panoramic views of the vineyards from the outdoor patio as well as terraces on the other floors. There was both indoor and outdoor seating but I recommend making a reservation outside to enjoy the views during your meal. We started a meal with a half glass each of their champagne but it cost $66 which I thought was significantly overpriced. At that point I would've just ordered a bottle of wine for about the same price. We ordered the six course chef's tasting menu ($245 per person) and also added the ossetra caviar full set ($225). The caviar came with crème fraiche, soft bread, and other accompaniments and was great. For the tasting menu, I particularly liked the sautéed diver scallop, wolfe ranch quail, and roasted local lamb. Even though it didn't look like a lot of food, most of the courses were meat-heavy and we left pretty satisfied at the end. The service was great, the views were amazing, and we were given some personal touches/messages for our special occasion. It's definitely a luxurious experience and the price matches that, but this is a wonderful place to celebrate any special occasion.

Came here with a friend on a Wednesday. Checked in to get our Tour sticker. Tour was about half an…read morehour/45mins. We started off with a Rose before going further in. Rose had strawberry notes. Our tour guide was knowledgeable sharing about the history of the vineyard and answering questions the guests had. He also poured a little more of the wines he brought out if we wanted more. At the end of the tour, he brought out a red and a white wine. Thought we would taste more wines while inside. The white which was a younger winehad notes of creme brulee which was something i haven't had before. Just took bad the gift shop wasnt open when we went. It was closed for inventory. I would visit this vineayrd again.

This is a vineyard we only came across as we were meeting friends at another vineyard, and had some…read moretime to kill. We arrived here around noon on a Sunday, and it was perfect timing as there was still plenty of parking! They had a huge market where they sold bottle of wine, meat and cheese. Just a ton of options! There is a large lawn in the front with picnic benches. So if you have kids, this is a great option for them to be able to run around! There is also a gelato truck and food truck. We ended up getting gelato and I ordered ceviche from the food truck. The ceviche was so fresh and definitely something I would order again! Overall this is a great pit spot vineyard as you come in or heading out of Napa.

I stopped by on a Saturday for lunch. I had reservation, so got a seat right away. The place was…read morebeautiful. The property had a lot more to explore than just a restaurant. I think there was a winery and something more. May be a full day exploration place, if need be. Brick cooked chicken was flavorful. Smoked chicken wings was good. I also had a side of fries. I also went for a kids trout, which was probably less flavorful compared to regular one. Restroom also lookied cool, like it was from some ancient Europeon farm.There was a live fire place, which will have monthly events. Space looked nice.

Always a lovely treat coming out here. The food is delicious. There is not a bad dish on the menu…read more Super dog friendly. The staff is knowledgeable on where everything is sourced from. Lots of wonderful outdoor dining space. Watch out for limited parking. Try the street when the lot is full.