Spanish tapas done amazingly well! This was our second time here, and it did not disappoint. They get busy, make a reservation. Definitely order the black paella with squid ink and seafood--it's incredible! And if you're a gin lover, oh my goodness... they have a menu for you! So many great choices. The service was amazing, our server was amazing and funny. Absolutely delicious, beautifully done, and worth coming back for. Highly recommend! read more

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ZuZu did not disappoint! Lamp chirps were perfection and the Seafood Paella was absolutely divine Service was very slow and the ambiance is loud, but the food makes it a definite repeat. read more

ZuZu - Sonoma Coast Lamb Chops - Tapas Bars Near Me - Napa, California

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First time here the other night with my buddy at the bar on the other side where Henry's used to be (you'd know if you were a Napa local) Great ambience and friendly/knowledgeable bartender Chatted with me about the cocktail I loved Will return soon on a date I loved both dishes I can't say which one was a favorite read more

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Zuzu, you have my heart. Zuzu is my go to spot in Napa for excellent service, cocktails, and bites. My large feline dentistry colleagues and I visited Zuzu recently. Each time I visit I am more and more impressed! I hate to say I have a favorite because each dish is equally incredible. However, I specifically visit Zuzu for the delicious boquerones and luxurious steak. The boquerone toast is flavorful, herby, balanced, and a perfect summery dish. This is the best steak I have ever had. Ever. The cook is perfect and melts like butter in your mouth. The chimichurri is the perfect amount of salty, acidic, herby, and tangy. Truly the best steak I have ever had. I'll be back, Phil H. read more

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Try this place! Cute restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. So much small plates to choose from. Service was friendly and prompt. I loved the anchovy bread, and green beans. read more

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Fantastic tapas spot! Visited recently while in Napa and got to sit in the patio in the afternoon. Perfect! We did a good your of the menu and everything was excellent. We had boquerones, a gorgeous peach salad, patatas, fried manchego, lamb chops and a delightful coffee and desert. Fancy gin and great selection of wines rounds out their menu. I love Spanish food - and Zuzu really hits the spot. Also have to give a shout out to the staff for really ekevating the experience with their service - esoecially our server Hunter. read more

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On our way to the airport, we had to make one final stop at ZuZu after seeing its impressive gin selection. After spending time in Spain, we've become fairly tough critics when it comes to tapas and pintxos, so our expectations were high. Thankfully, ZuZu delivered a memorable experience. We originally came hoping to find a Basque cheesecake, but instead discovered their Basque cake. My husband absolutely loved it. It was rich, flavorful, and a wonderful surprise that more than satisfied the craving. The cooling sangria was exactly what we needed on a warm Napa afternoon. Refreshing, balanced, and not overly sweet, it paired beautifully with the relaxed atmosphere and felt like the perfect way to unwind before our flight home. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate mousse, which was perfect for a warm Napa afternoon. It struck a wonderful balance between light and indulgent, with a rich chocolate flavor that never felt too heavy. It was the kind of dessert that leaves you satisfied without slowing you down, making it the perfect treat before a long walk through Napa or heading to the airport. While our stop was brief, ZuZu left a lasting impression. Between the impressive gin program, refreshing sangria, thoughtful desserts, and lively atmosphere, it was a wonderful final taste of Napa before heading home. read more

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This place is tiny and the tables are packed pretty tight. It's a pretty loud setting, great for certain occasions. The service wasn't great. The server had no smile on her face and didn't bother to explain the menu and their specialities to us. When I had a question on a certain item, I felt she was irritated to answer and made me feel dumb on why I wouldn't know that already. She also missed ordering an item that I had placed. And because my party and I didn't feel welcome, we ended up leaving early without ordering further. There were other examples of poor service but I will bare the community the details. The worst was they charged 20% gratuity automatically for large parties, but they certainly didn't deliver. I am typically fine with auto gratuity but you have to provide service too. Food wise- the ceviche was bland. The skirt steak was flavorful and well executed. It's too bad that their service ruined it all. There are plenty other restaurants nearby that would be happy to earn my business. read more

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Walking in downtown Napa and we passed by Zuzu. Ot was inviting and the idea of tapas made us all excited. We were seated at the counter height table so it was a bit uncomfortable with a child but its not too big of a deal. Our orders were croquettes, mussels for small plates and we ordered the zuzu paella and paella negra. We had daiquiri and singapore "something" for our drinks. Everything was tasty and good! The paellas were both delicious and the mussels has a great balance of citrus and savory! We were seated outdoors and the vibe was great! It just took a while for the check and one of the orders was late. Overall I would definitely come again for a good Spanish cuisine! read more

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Really cute place for tapas. The menu isn't too a large but the options taste good! Service was good as well.

We escaped our little ones to celebrate our anniversary at Zuzu on a Thursday evening. It was a perfect and much needed date night! Located in the very pleasant and walkable downtown Napa area, we parked in a nearby structure at no charge around 6pm. The restaurant itself has a casual, welcoming ambiance with tables indoors/patio and upstairs. We started off with some strong drinks - I got the Sazerac pomegranate style and Wifey ordered the Singapore Sling. Foodwise, we ordered the Ceviche del Dia, Pan Fried Manchego Cheese, Chicken Croquetas, Gulf Shrimp w/ Garlic, and the Flat-Iron Steak. The shrimp was ridiculously flavorable, and the tastes still lingered on us all the way home. Our medium-rare flat iron steak was perfectly done - tender in the middle and seared nicely on the edges with whatever amazing stuff they put on top of it. We had a great time sipping our drinks, chatting, and enjoying our tapas plates one by one. Our server, Tony, was kind, helpful, and didn't rush us through our orders. Thank you, Zuzu, for a wonderful time celebrating our special evening! read more

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This was the highlight of our first night in Napa. We were lucky to be seated right away without a reservation. The interior is moody and cozy - perfect for a date night. Staff was friendly and very helpful. The food was delicious and full of flavors. Our favorite was the iberico prosciutto. Their wine selection was also great and complemented the food well. Overall, highly recommend! read more

Unfortunately, the quality of the food was not good at all. I had been there before, and paella was good. But this last time, it was mostly rice (not savory) and less seafood. Also, bread was stale. Not recommending this place. read more

Stopped into ZuZu on a Saturday night with no reservation and we were seated pretty quickly. This was our first time dining here and our lovely waiter gave us all the best recommendations and picked an amazing bottle of Albariño for us. My favorite foods were the ZuZu Paella, Chicken Croquetas, and the Banana Tres Leches. The restaurant has such a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for long date nights! read more

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This restaurant is mostly walk-in. They do take reservations but it's limited. Zuzu is a small restaurant but they do offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We got a bunch of tapas and paellas to try. The paella pans are 2-3 servings each. The chicken croquette and ceviche were absolutely delicious. read more

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Sad to say that ZuZu didn't really hit the mark. I will say that the atmosphere and vibes were immaculate. The restaurant is located in downtown Napa and it's beautiful. There's a live guitarist across the street playing music, with the street lights and people wandering out (this part was great). Now to the not so great parts: -The ceviche came out first, it was very bland. It had very little seafood and was mostly Jicama (the sweet white root vegetable). The chips were okay. -the paella's rice didn't have those crispy edges. It was all extremely mushy. The amount of seafood was very generous but it was also bland. Most of the flavor came from the lemon and squid ink. -the steak pieces were very flavorful. This was the best part of the meal. However, for $50 I would find this more enjoyable if i had a couple more bites? But, I know as a tapas restaurant the plates would be small (although wasn't expecting it to be this small). Overall, the service was alright. Our server was extremely busy so I can tell they were not as attentive as they wished to be. It did take a long time for somebody to come take our order but that didn't take away from the experience at all. TLDR: come for the vibes not the food read more

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My bf and I made a reservation for the same day weekend easily. We arrived slightly early around 5pm and were seated without a wait as there was no one there. We got to sit upstairs. Ordered Jamon 5/5: this is so good and a great size for a couple to share! It came with two pieces of toaste ( garlic or olive?) Paella 5/5: delicious! It was a seafood and chicken paella. It comes with a lemony sauce that you can mix in. We had it the day after and it still hit so well haha Steak with chimichurri 5/5: im not a big steak person but this was good! The sauce was great. Parking: free lots nearby or street Overall I would come back for a nice date night or a meal with friends/family! read more

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Our group of 3 dropped by Zuzu around 7pm on a Saturday, and were placed on the waitlist and told to return when we received a text. We walked around downtown and enjoyed looking at the Lighted Festival installations for around 30 minutes until we got a text to check back in. There are actually two entrances to two rooms that are adjacent to eachother, and we were seated alongside the wall across from the bar. The space is dimly lit and cozy - definitely a little tightly packed but still with enough space to have a conversation without needing to shout. We got an assortment of tapas and the Zuzu paella to share - everything was excellent, but we especially enjoyed the ceviche of the day, the bacalao, and the paella. The 4 tapas and the paella were quite filling for the 3 of us, despite our inital concerns that the paella looked on the smaller side. The paella had a very generous amount of seafood, and was very flavorful - the texture of the rice was excellent as well. I'll definitely be back for tapas and paella at Zuzu! It's probably best for couples and smaller groups, and can definitely get busy, so I would plan ahead for a short wait :) read more

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This was a vey mixed experience. I would rate it 3.5 stars. My husband enjoyed his meal, while I did not. The stand out dish was the mushroom freido, it was perfectly seasoned and came out hot. My husband enjoyed the lamb chops (special of the day). The queso tapas was just alright, I think it would have tasted better had it been a little warmer. The flan cheesecake was a tiny sliver, and more cheesecake than flan flavor. The gin and tonic of the day came in a giant glass, and seemed a little watered down. The negroni was fine... The service was great, our server had the deepest voice ever heard to man, he took good care of us. read more

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Zuzu exceeded my expectations. The tapas were excellent, the cocktail menu was creative with plenty of interesting options, and the paella was some of the best I've ever had--perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The prices were very reasonable for the quality, and the central location makes it an easy stop while exploring Napa. The only reason I'm not giving five stars is that a couple of small details kept it from being a flawless experience, but overall it's a great spot that I'd happily recommend and will definitely visit again. read more

We had such an amazing experience, it was definitely a combination of our amazing server Damien, who led us to the perfect cocktails, and the perfect meal with just the right amount of attention not too much not too little very professional, but very personal as well and very knowledgeable the food was outstanding. I think our favorite was the peach goat cheese salad. My husband was in love with the Gambas Al Ajillo, the broth was to die for and they brought bread to sop up all the goodness. The Queso Frito was very yummy, as well as the Akaushi Flat iron steak. Can't wait to return! read more

ZuZu - Peach goat cheese salad - Tapas Bars Near Me - Napa, California

In a town known for good food, Zuzu stands out! Great Tapas, a cozy atmosphere and friendly service - This place is quickly becoming one of our favorite places to grab a weekend meal. The fact that we find ourselves driving 40 minutes to go here is a testament to just how good it is. read more

ZuZu - Pastel de Tres Leches; With Caramelized Bananas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Napa, California

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We enjoyed our lunch at Zuzu. This Spanish tapas restaurant has good food and great service. We sat outside and the weather was perfect for a mid-day lunch. The decor was cute and inviting. We ordered the following: Lamb chop: over-cooked but tasted pretty good. It came with Mediterranean bbq sauce (3.5/5) Patatas fritas (4.5/5): very nicely fried and the potatoes were seasoned well but the sauce left some to be desired. It kind of tasted like chipotle in adobo from the can. Flank steak (4.75/5; delicious . Perfectly cooked. Great chimichurri but no jalapeño. Biggest complaint is that the description of this dish wasn't accurate. Lamb tartare (5/5; great seasoning texture and bread. One of my favorite dishes of the meal. Dungeoness crab filo dough special (Tunisian brik pastry- 4.5; amazing egg w runny yolk, lots of crab, green onion good flavor balanced and unique. Queso frito (5/5; great taste and seasoning. Perfectly fried and salad was awesome Drinks: Agave blossom (4/5; pretty strong but nothing phenomenal) and espresso martini (4/5: decent but I've had better.). Overall, we had a very satisfying meal and there were some stand out dishes in our meal. read more

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This place was unfortunately a letdown. I was excited to try ZuZu after seeing positive reviews online, but nothing really matched my expectations onsite. First, we had a wait of about 20 minutes to be seated for dinner, which was reasonable. However, our waiter left us hanging for over 15 minutes before taking our order. It was so hard to flag someone down, and the food also took almost 40 minutes to come out. At this point, we were just so hungry that anything tasted good. The paella was alright, but I wish there were more crispy edges. The portion also said for two, but I honestly felt like I could've eaten the one plate on my own LOL. Overall I didn't feel like the price justified the value. read more

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Highlights * Great seafood * Servers were accommodating for dietary restrictions * Popular (crowded) * Will come back next time we're in Napa read more

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I like the food here, I like the atmosphere--very nice. I will definitely come back to this restaurant when I visit Napa Valley again, and I'll recommend it to my friends. read more

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This was a beautiful restaurant in Napa Valley tapas plates along the river, beautiful sangria. We had a tomato heirloom salad that was exquisite. I would recommend this as a destination not just a stop. read more

ZuZu - Sangria and a plate of olives and a very beautiful setting. The service was beautiful. The ambience was great. It's right along the river. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Napa, California

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We just did a walk in around 5 pm there were plenty of seating options open inside/ outside we choose indoor seat. Our server gave us the drink & regular menu upon seating. I choose The Botanist Islay Dry - angelica, chamomile, water mint, lemon balm with light tonic. This was very refreshing & perfect summer drink hint of citrus tasted really good. We ordered various tapas- Heirloom Tomato Salad with mascarpone cheese pickled red onions & basil lemon vinaigrette. Gambas al Ajillo Fresh Gulf Shrimp with Garlic, Pequin Chili & Smoky Pimentón Arros Negra - Black Paella with Clams, Shrimp, Calamariand a Daily Fish. We enjoyed all the items ordered especially the seafood was very fresh. Restaurant was having a relaxed vibe maybe since it was week day not to crowded & the service was ok. read more

Absolutely packed on the weekends, me and my party of 3 had to sit at the bar (so see if you can get there early or get a reservation!) We got the croquetos del dia, Spanish jamon iberico with pan con tomate, Akaushi Flat-Iron Steak and ZuZu Paella. My friend got a gin tonic of the month and I got an NA beverage (I can't remember, it had coconut and lime lol). Service was great even though it was packed, our waiter was really attentive and food came out at a reasonable pace. read more

ZuZu - Croquetas, Spanish Jamon Iberico De Bellota, gin of the month - Tapas Bars Near Me - Napa, California

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We had a very good meal here! The food and the preparation of the paella and tapas were good and we liked every dish that we ordered. The service was efficient and food was served quickly. The ambience was classic including the dank and dark dining area, something I would expect at a very old Tapas and Paella place. Things that could improve: 1. Wait staff seemed very reserved when communicating with us....not so with the other customers...maybe we were not dressed up for the occasion. Well we too paid good money and ordered quite a bit for a party of 2 , so thought we deserved a little more friendliness. 2. Lighting could be a tad brighter to enjoy the full experience. 3. Squid ink Paella tends to be very wet and thus requires to cooked longer for the rice to get the classically burnt and stuck to the pan. That is whole essence of a paella. We missed that though we liked the dish for its fresh seafood. We will hope to stop by and enjoy this place better next time we are in Napa. read more

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Nice location and store front, facing the Napa River and walkway. It's just this big open door with a breezeway down this hallway of small tables on your left and a long bar to the right. There might be more tables in the back but we never made it that far. We absolutely love bar seating. After a long day of wine tasting, tours and rubbing elbows with other elbows, we simply needed a good cocktail. They make those here. The whole mixology thing is a bit pompous in theory but rightly appreciated in practice. Informative, professional and friendly he was. Our drinks were better than we truly deserved in our current state of debauchery. And so a tapas restaurant says to me, "how about a small bite of exceptional food while we drink". And so we did. Sometimes a place, setting or time gets you in a mood:) "Not all those who wonder are lost" Tolkien read more

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Had a second experience here and the food was not very impressive this time. I still love the vast gin menu and the gin tonics are huge. But I'm just not sure this is worth it at ~$18-20 per small plate Ceviche - it was halibut the night I went. Very few pieces of fish, mostly other veggies/filler. This dish has good flavor, but the fish itself had a fishy funk and didn't taste like it was of great quality. Tortilla espanola - plain and dry. A little overdone in my opinion Steak - they asked what temp we wanted and we asked for medium. What came out was closer to rare Chicken croquetas - still great. Crisp exterior and soft interior, nice and savory. Shrimp/gambas - this was my favorite. Shrimp are cooked well and the sauce is delicious. But at $5 per shrimp... maybe not worth it Apple empanada - the edge of the empanada had an overpowering burnt sugar flavor that was super bitter. The fruit filling was pretty meager, and although the menu said apple, the receipt said peach so not sure in the end what it was. Tres leches - this was very tasty with crisp caramelized banana. Overall, I wouldn't come back again. The quality of the food just doesn't match the price anymore read more

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We were in Napa for the weekend for our anniversary and saw this place on Yelp. We saw that there were no reservations available so we decided to just walk in. We were able to get seated right away at the bar. We probably would've had a better experience at a table but it was still a good time. The bartender was pretty swift with the service. We ordered a carafe of sangria for drinks and then went on to the menu. The paella was a must. We also got the ceviche and croquettes. My husband couldn't eat the ceviche because it was saturated in avocado, which he is allergic to, but more for me! The paella was delicious: 5/5 All the flavors were there Ceviche: 4/5 Could've had more of a kick, but still good Croquettes: 3/5 it was a little too oily for me Sangrias: a little watered down Service: 4/5 The bartender was attentive, but I think table service is always better and personal. The restaurant was packed on this Saturday night and the noise was lively. Overall, we had a good time and a good meal. read more

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Stopped in for lunch yesterday and had such a great time. Such a cute little restaurant in downtown Napa! So clean and so full of character! Our server was so friendly and so helpful in sharing recommendations. We (party of 2) wanted to order so many things, and she really helped us narrow it down to two tapas and 1 paella and everything WAS SO DELICIOUS. Also ordered a zero proof cocktail-- lime in the coconut and it was so refreshing! We went with the Paella Negra, Grilled Octopus Special and the Daily Ceviche. They know how to skillfully prepare and cook seafood. The grilled octopus dish was the most tender octopus I've had in my life. Everything was cooked perfectly. I can't wait to go back. read more

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We came back to one of our very favorite tapas restaurant. Once again, it hit all aspects of the dining experience. Server was knowledgeable, engaging, and accommodating. We had both types of paellas (black and seafood), steak, Potatoes, and shrimp. The desserts we shared were the chocolate pot d'creme and the butter cake. All 10's! We sat upstairs and it was a very pleasant and warm ambiance. We will definitely be back. Oh yeah, with drinks and party of five, cost was under $60 each. read more

We absolutely loved the tapas and drinks at this restaurant! The service was great and all the dishes came out with good timing. Would definitely go back. read more

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We had a great dinner here.The sardines are possibly the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. The Service was excellent. The restaurant beautiful. read more

Napa had too many options for dining, for me and The Wife in a day trip. We visited the Napa River waterfront, then went into Zuzu mostly due to proximity. We were very glad afterwards. Price and value were good here, and the location with big picture windows looking toward the river was optimal. The service was very efficient, and the dishes were mostly excellent. I had mussels while The Wife ordered asparagus covered with almonds and cheese. There was a mushroom dish with a kind of fried pasta that I didn't care for - too one note bitter. The desserts and drink menu were extremely good - pastel de tres leches and Andalusian pot de creme. read more

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We love this place! We lived in Europe for years and brought our friends that also lived there just bc we felt it was comparable to places we have been while living overseas. It's THAT good. We went yesterday and it was still that good. Our waitress was lovely. The hostess (older petite blonde/greyish hair) on the other hand, the vibes were just eh. We asked for a table outside as we had our dog with us and asked for heater to be turned on as it was like 40 out. She said it will be awhile as managers are in a meeting. Ok thats fine. We start off with flat iron steak and the croquette of the day. The steak we get every time. It just melts in your mouth, so good! The croquette was chicken and i think she said poblano peppers. It was rich in flavor, tiny bit of spice and breading was crunchy and cooked to perfection! After we finish our tapas the hostess asks if we are done, I say yes and ask for bread (I thought it was complimentary but maybe we were charged twice idk). I don't think she responded just gave me a look and took all our dishes. she brought out some cold stale bread and was like the waitress said you have more dishes coming and you ordered paella. I said that is correct. She was like you said you were done, I wouldn't have taken your silverware if you had more stuff coming, she was really catty in her response and it was all just unnecessary. I apologized and explained I thought she was referring to the tapas. A lot of places bring fresh silverware with entrees so I didn't think anything of her taking everything. I was just really put off by her whole demeanor every interaction. I am not sure if maybe she was an owner? She parked in the street with hazards on which gave that vibe. Either way i was pretty surprised as we have not encountered her/that attitude anytime we have been. After the interaction we received our paella (we always order the black paella) and it was great as usual! There were a couple of pretty small pieces of shell that i bit into that hurt but thats ok. We finished off the meal with chocolate custard that was also great! We still enjoyed our meal and will be back of course. Hopefully we won't encounter that same hostess next time or if we do she will be having a better day and won't be unnecessarily rude to people. read more

ZuZu - Black Paella - Tapas Bars Near Me - Napa, California

One of my favorite places in Napa! I've come here multiple times, and because the menu rotates a bit to reflect the season, so its hard to recommend specific items. BUT, if you see squash blossoms on the menu, you MUST PARTAKE. So good! I loved the creamy filling with the crisp, floral casing. The paellla is the signature dish here and absolutely worth sharing as well. Seafood is delicate and flavorful without being too pungent. There was honestly not a bad bite in the entire meal, and we definitely ordered a lot. In Napa, you can throw a rock and hit excellent wines in any direction, and Zuzu is no exception. Enjoy a glass of wine with your selection, even if it's not Napa-local (but they have plenty!) and be sure to sit outside and people-watch. Service is quick and attentive, and overall friendly. No pretentiousness here! The location is also super convenient to explore the rest of downtown. read more