Absolutely excellent addition to St Helena! We decided to pop in for happy hour into an early…read moredinner. We sat at the bar and they gave my toddler a bag of toys to play with - incredibly kind. We started with the caviar/sour cream and onion potato skins and grilled oysters. Everything was delicious. We then had the little gem salad and the "beer can" chicken - I wanted to lick the plate. Sitting at the bar was great, it had an excellent vibe and did feel stuffy. Walking around the restaurant I could see the attention to detail while also maintaining a laid back neighborhood feel. Can't wait to go back

I found Charlie's on Yelp as I was browsing, looking for a lunch place in St Helena that had…read moreoutdoor dining. Charlie's fit the bill, so we came around 12 ish on a Saturday in May. We didn't have a reservation but were lucky to snag one of the outside tables. The ambiance here is one of the highlights. The aesthetic here very much embodies California coastal, with an interior dining room that is both rustic and chic. It would make for a nice lunch or dinner setting during any season. We were brought waters and menus immediately, they also brought water for our dog without us requesting it. I'd heard that the buttermilk fried chicken was a specialty here, so we decided to share that. We also ordered oysters, peel and eat shrimp, and a green salad to balance out the heaviness of the fried chicken. The oysters and the shrimp were brought out first. Both of these were great, refreshing appetizers to have on a warm day. The fried chicken and the salad were brought out shortly after. There is a sauce to go with the chicken, that is recommended on the menu but you have to order it separately. I do recommend getting that sauce as it was delicious. The exterior of the chicken was perfectly crisp and it gave way to a juicy interior. We both really enjoyed it. The green salad felt necessary after the decadence of the chicken. Service was friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend visiting while you're in Napa.

Poor service. Not worth the visit. Do not get the veggies they are not worth it. Burger is fine.read more

We visited Charter Oak for dinner and would highly recommend requesting a table on the beautiful…read morepatio if possible. The atmosphere outside was lovely and much more enjoyable, as the dining room inside was surprisingly loud during our visit. The sourdough was good, though it definitely leaned heavily into the tangy side of sourdough. If you enjoy a strong, sour flavor profile, you'll likely love it. The miso Caesar was the dish I was most excited to try. The lettuce was fresh and crisp, and there were moments when the flavors came together beautifully. However, I found the dish somewhat inconsistent. Some bites were perfectly balanced, while others were overwhelmed by the miso, making the flavor profile a bit uneven throughout the salad. The fries were absolutely incredible and tasted homemade. They had a perfectly crispy exterior with a pillowy soft interior, creating the ideal texture in every bite. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly executed, they were easily one of the highlights of the meal. The true stars of the evening, however, were the burger and the steak. Both were cooked to perfection and showcased the restaurant's ability to let high quality ingredients shine. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and expertly prepared. My only wish was that caramelized onions had been available, as I think they would have elevated the burger even further. Unfortunately they were unable to accommodate that request, but they were happy to provide raw onions on the side, which was appreciated. The steak was cooked exactly as ordered and packed with flavor. These were the dishes that stood out most to us and are what we would recommend ordering without hesitation. Overall, Charter Oak delivered some memorable dishes, particularly the burger, steak, and fries. Combined with the beautiful patio setting, it made for a very enjoyable Napa dining experience.

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.

If you are visiting Napa Valley this is a place you must visit. Ana and Roxy are absolute gems and…read moreadded so much to our honeymoon experience. Top tier folks, will frequent while we are here.

Ana"s the place to go ... service is incredible! So friendly ... great ambience! Roxy & Ana are…read moregreat hosts

Italian restaurant located in St. Helena that feels like it's been around for quite some time…read more There's both indoor and outdoor seating and the space is pretty large. The service is attentive and friendly and there's a generally welcoming vibe when you walk through the door. The menu has a good variety that includes pasta and pizza dishes as well as some delicious antipasti / appetizers. I would love to come back and try more items on the menu, but I came here with my parents and we actually ate not too long prior to visiting. A few days before visiting the area, my brother showed me a video of how they make fresh mozzarella in house and I really, really wanted to try it. In addition to the fresh mozzarella dish, I got a glass of wine and we ordered some calamari. Watching them, serve the fresh mozzarella at the table with such a delight. The mozzarella dish and the calamari were both delicious. This area seems to be a slightly more busy part of town, but this place has a large lot and we found parking really easily. It was also on a weekday.

Great mushroom pizza!! Loved it. Got the asparagus salad which I had thought was going to be a…read moregrilled asparagus dish that i misread from the menu. The waiter had saw my confusion and brought out extra asparagus for me on the side to enjoy. It was really sweet. It was empty on the Friday afternoon I went. Oh the mozzarella is absolutely amazing. Get that! No regrets

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

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.

We celebrated a birthday on the patio at Press in St. Helena and it was perfect. The setting is…read morebeautiful, the service was warm and attentive, and they even surprised us with a lovely birthday treat at the end. The 4-course prix fixe was excellent. The pretzel with cultured yogurt butter was a standout, simple but delicious. Every course was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared with great ingredients. We were also bringing our 1-month-old, who stayed in his stroller the whole time. The staff was very accommodating and helped us find a good spot so we could enjoy the meal without being a bother to anyone. That meant a lot. Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable evening.

Had an excellent dinner here over the July 4th weekend. Was highly recommended by the cognescenti…read moreand was excited to try. Everyone was so friendly and service was extremely professional and efficient. Got the 4 course tasting menu and while it was certainly terrific on many levels, we were underwhelmed by some of the dishes. $70 for pretzel rolls with caviar. Obviously good (what could be bad) but exceptional? Nope. The chicken and salmon mains were truly first rate, and everything we had was terrific, but not sure I would allot 4 stars. Probably a solid 4.5.

This restaurant impresses right out of the gate with the high quality of its…read moreingredients--everything tastes fresh, intentional, and like the chef has a master plan to hit all your senses to keep you wanting more. The menu pulls off a rare balancing act, offering French, Mexican, and American cuisines without feeling like it was assembled by a culinary committee with commitment issues. Each style holds its own, from elegant French touches to bold Mexican flavors and comforting American classics. The wine selection is thoughtfully curated and perfectly proportionate--robust enough to excite wine lovers, but not so massive that you need a sommelier and a flashlight to get through it. Even better, the happy hour is refreshingly approachable cost-wise, making it dangerously easy to order "just one more" glass. Adding to the experience was our waiter, Arthur, who struck the ideal balance between attentive and entertaining. Knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly unfazed by our enthusiasm for both food and wine, Arthur made the evening feel relaxed and fun--like dining with a professional who enjoys his job. All in all, it's a place that takes food and drink seriously, but not itself--and that's a combination worth coming back for.

seamless service, all the pleasures of great food in a comfortable space with every wall displaying…read morefine contemporary art

Everything about this restaurant was amazing. The food was super delicious and the service was so…read morefantastic. I had asked for a glass of water for my beverage with my meal. At first, when I received the small glass of water I was already mentally preparing myself to ask for constant refills. Much to my surprise I never asked for a refill and my glass was constantly filled to the top over and over again. The service was so fast from sitting down to out the door only took 40 minutes. We had started with the spinach and artichoke dip and this was so flavorful including the red salsa. I had ordered red trout and I have to say this was the best fish I've ever had in a very long time. Coleslaw was homemade and so delicious. My mom had ordered the cheeseburger (I did not take a picture) and she said it was the best burger she's ever had in a very long time. Needless to say, it's worth every penny.

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.

Always a great experience at this restaurant! A round of applause from my family to the chef &…read morehelpers ! The food was amazing! Never disappoints . Is best to make reservations but walk ins are welcome! We had burgers, steak, beet salad ,biscuits, Mac & cheese, chocolate chips cookies and ice cream, everything was so delicious!!! the waitress was super attentive & checked on us often! Highly recommended all the food tastes fresh

3.5 for food. We came for dinner and sat outside. It was nice but chilly at times…read more Our waiter was very considerate and took our picture and gave us a scoop of ice cream to share. We really enjoyed the smoked chicken wings with Alabama sauce. The smokiness of the chicken was so good paired with the tangy sauce. Hubby enjoyed his pork chop. It was a huge cut but he always orders pork chop and never complains unless it's over cooked. I wasn't that hungry and ordered a regular garden salad and was convinced to add an avocado which was ripe but didn't add anything to the salad. I did like the sunflower seeds in the salad. There wasn't anything else on the entree menu that appealed to me. Maybe it would've been better to order a couple of appetizers as my meal. I could have consumed the entire plate if chicken wings by myself. Bathrooms are in the rear, in a separate small building. My biggest disappointment was the cheddar biscuits. It was chewy-like, dense and arrived lukewarm. Likely reheated and the dough was probably overworked. There was no cheddar inside the biscuit but coated on the outside. It came with a few biscuits but after eating one, I couldn't eat anymore because of the texture and chewiness. The honey butter (couldn't taste any honey) didn't help either. I make and try out different cheddar biscuit recipes at home and this would be a recipe I'd toss out.