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.

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.

All I can say is.....OMG!!!!! Stopped in last night for a little gluten free ice cream and it was…read moreincredible!!!! Made on site...staff was fun and very inviting!!!!! We will be back---yumm!!!!!!

In a valley known for wine, it's refreshing to have a space that caters to everyone, wine lovers,…read morebeer lovers, and even those who prefer non-alcoholic options. Erosion has truly created something special and inclusive for our community. One of my favorite things is the flexibility: you can grab a flight of wine, beer, OR ice cream (yes, ice cream flights!) to share or enjoy on your own. There's literally something for every mood, every palate, and every friend you bring with you. Their events are always a blast, line dancing nights, trivia, seasonal pop-ups... it brings so much life to St. Helena. I love that they host these on a monthly basis because it gives locals something fun to look forward to. The space is always clean, inviting, and has such a good vibe. The staff is consistently friendly, helpful, and genuinely makes you feel at home. Erosion is small, family-owned, and family-run, and you can feel that level of care and pride in everything they do. And let's talk about the food, I'm obsessed with the wraps and the paninis, and the queso frijole is a must. Simple, delicious, and perfect with a beer or a glass of wine. Erosion has truly become a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike. It's relaxed, fun, unique, and exactly what St. Helena needed. If you haven't stopped by yet, do it, you'll understand why this place has such a loyal following.

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.

A wine tasting with pairing of food bites was an amazing experience at Clif! Beautiful modern space…read moreand when not too hot, enjoy outdoor patio seating. Our wine tasting host named America was so friendly and shared great context per pour. We did our reservation in advance and there was a hand written welcome sign for our table! We were not rushed on a weekday visit I enjoyed numerous wines, particularly a couple Sauv Blancs. The blueberry jam was so good I had to get a jar home

Least favorite of 12 places we visited…read more Little bites were good* * sitting on a patio, was served bread/bean tapas, micro Caesar salad and sweaty cheese with blueberries. Wine and presentation were sub par. I think our guide was annoyed with us!

Another Napa gem. Not big or flashy but chock full of Napa gems including some hard to get wines…read more Service is exceptionally good and they offer some wines from wineries that are not accessible for tasting to the general public (i.e., only members). Not really a tasting room so be sure to book an appointment!

Impressive selection of rare wines. My group of wine enthusiasts enjoyed Hundred acre, Tor,…read moreImmortal and more! Liz is super friendly and knowledgeable. If you want a unique wine experience this is it the club you want to be in. Thank you Andre/Executive car service napa Valley

​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.

BEST coffee in town, they have beer on tap and amazing food…read more The staff is so friendly and welcoming. When in St.helena, this is the place to go.

After a long bike ride, on the Vine Trail, I was in search of a place to eat in Saint Helena that…read morewasn't too fancy or outrageously expensive. Valley Caffe seems to be a locals spot and offers paninis, salads, flatbreads, pastries, lattes and more. It's a chill at atmosphere with people doing work, meeting up with friends or just having a drink at the bar. The staff is very nice and the space is simple and clean. I got the caprese panini with fries and it was nicely pressed and fries were crisp and worth the splurge. Outside there is seating with some fire pits, perfect for people watching along the main shopping area. Free street parking but it's downtown and right on Highway 29 so you may need to park and walk a bit. Glad I found this spot that was casual and helped me fuel up after a bike ride.

Bartender Roxie was a bucket of fun! Wonderful place for beer, margaritas and Bloody Marys!read more

This is the best and funnest place to be when living or visiting Saint Helena! The bartender Roxy…read morewill guarantee a fun time with just her personality alone. I see how dedicated she is and how hard she works to make sure her customers are happy! This Cantina is a must visit

Do not discount this place because it's  a winery. If your in the Napa area the delicateasan here…read moreis worth the trip on its own. And if you like wine and picknicks under the trees it's a total win, win win. We have been here multiple times over the years. This was our first time actually doing a tasting. Andrea stuck with the rose's and white's and I stayed with the red's. Our host was Lucas and he did a fantastic job handling us and multiple patrons at the same time. I could never do this job even though I love wine and can be mediocrely knowledgeable about it to most tourist, but I don't like people and am not into idle chit chat to entertain the peeps. The wine they make you can only buy at the winery and most of it is good and a few bottles are really good. For the tasting you pick 5 from a much larger list and with all tastings at pretty much all wineries we have been to there are always extra splashes of a few other wines as well, typically with the verbage along the lines of, "This one was opened by accident so may as well pour it" or "The new guy thought it was on the list today", or "We just found these in the back and thought it would be a treat". Funny how the extra pours always seem to be on sale by the bottle, Today Only!!! Need to get that FOMO in. Speaking of by the bottle. After the tasting we grabbed a bottle of champs and headed over to the deli for a baguette, cheese and some grapes and onward to the grass. I was eyeballing some tasty looking prosciutto, salami and other assorted meat goodies but opted out since I would be the only one devouring them. Pro tip....if going to buy a bottle for an onsite bring your own wine glasses to avoid the small plastice tumblers. We usually carry double walled stemless aluminum champs and wine glasses with us if not for picknicking for use in hotel rooms and by the hot tub. The picknick grounds are nice with plenty of tables or throw a blanket on the ground. A very nice experience overall!!! Also, "Certified DoggieBear Paw Print of Approval"

I am so behind! We visited this great winery on Tuesday, July 14th this year. When we were looking…read morefor a winery that doesn't require reservations this one popped up and it had great reviews. There were five of us in our group and none of us had been wine tasting, ever and 3 of us are over 60. The grounds are beautiful and very clean! While we were paying for our package, we were informed that we would be given some extras like more red wines to taste that didn't count toward our 5 wines along with some handmade chocolates. While it was a little warm out, we decided that we wanted to sit outside as we knew our group could get loud. Thankfully, the patio area was lined with misters We were also thankful that Tuesdays aren't a super busy day! Adam was our sommelier, I had to look this up. Adam chatted with us a little to find out what each of us was looking forward to in our wines. I won't bore you with which wines we tried as they are all very good. While the usual time for group like ours should have taken about 60 minutes, we were there closer to 2 hours. Adam helped us with so many delicious wines, taking time to explain what this wine would pair well with, etc. Something that I discovered that I actually do like a good red wine. I guess the red wines that I tried years prior were not so good. We all ended up purchasing several bottles of the wines that we had tried. When we were leaving, there was a gift store with more of the delicious handmade chocolates that we had tried on the patio. There was only the two piece size available but Adam was able to speak with a manager getting as a great deal as the 5 piece box was available. He worked it out so I was able to purchase 3 boxes of the 2 pieces boxes for the same price as the 5 piece box. I had planned on giving these as gifts so it worked wonderfully for me. If you are looking for a great place to go wine tasting, I highly encourage you to try this winery! Great service and goes out of their way to make your day!