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RESTAURANTS NEWS 2011

     -Eiko a Modern Japanese Restaurant just opened Downtown

     -Fish Story- has a new (great ) Chef

     -Todd Humphries just opened Kitchen Door in the Oxbow Marketplace

     -Cedar Gables still the best place to take a Cooking Class

 

Angele Restaurant & Bar <Walking Distance 3 blocks>

tel. +1 707.252.8115

540 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

http://www.angele.us/

Cuisine: French, Provencal;   Cost per Entree: $ 10-20

A family restaurant with a wholesome atmosphere, Angele is always inviting, blending ancient recipes with modern tastes - Wonderful outdoor patio

 

Bistro Don Giovanni

tel. +1 707.224.3300

4110 Howard Lane, Napa, CA 94558

http://www.bistrodongiovanni.com

Cuisine: Italian;  Cost per Entree: $ 18-30

Excellent food. Good Service, Noisy atmosphere.  Outside patio overlooks adjacent

vineyards.

 

Bounty Hunter Wine Bar and BBQ <walking distance 5 blocks>

Tel. +1 707.226.3976

975 First Street, Napa, CA 94559

http://www.bountyhunterwinebar.com

Cuisine: BBQ;  Cost per Entrée $13 to $35

40 wines by the glass, 400 wines by the bottle, artisan beers and smokin’ BBQ

 

Bui Bistro <walking distance 5 blocks>

Tel +1 707. 255.5417

976 Pearl Street, Napa, CA 94559

Cuisine:  French Vietnamese;  Cost per Entree  $10-22

Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. They have a lunch menu with items all $10 and under (with one exception, a combination grilled pork, prawn and crispy imperial roll on vermicelli; it’s $11). Appetizers are all $8; salads ($9) include a banana flower and a prawn, calamari or tofu Vietnamese salad. They also serve five soups and a variety of vermicelli and rice plates, sides (including French fries with a spicy aioli sauce) and sautéed vegetables.The dinner menu adds in entrees including curries ($11-$16) , pepper tuna ($17), clay pot Chilean sea bass ($19), shaken beef ($19), grilled rack of lamb ($25), bouillabaisse ($22) and pan-seared salmon ($19). Garlic noodles ($6), brown rice ($2) and jasmine steamed rice ($2) are also offered. Desserts for both lunch and dinner include tiramisu, ($7), fresh vanilla bean flan ($6) and kaffir lime crème brûlée ($7).

 

Celadon  <Walking Distance 3 blocks>

tel. +1 707.254.9690

500 Main Street, Suite G, Napa, CA 94559

http://www.celadonnapa.com/

Cuisine: Mediterranean California;  Cost per Entree: $ 10-20

Chic yet unpretentious, the cozy interior contains brick walls, huge arched windows, high ceilings and colorful paintings. On a sunny day, join locals and tourists at one of the outdoor tables fronting Napa Creek.  Lunch includes delectable dishes like the Grilled Tombo Tuna Salad with Macadamia Nuts and the notable Oyster Po' Boy. Specialty dinner items include the Jerked Pork Chop with Black Beans and the daily fish special. There is an extensive wine list ($15 corkage fee).

 

Cole's Chop House <Walking Distance 6 blocks>

tel. +1 707.224.6328

1122 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

http://www.coleschophouse.com/

Cuisine: Steak and Fish;  Cost per Entree: $ 18-48

Classic American steak restaurant that has received rave reviews, "The best Steakhouse in the Napa Valley" Entrees include a 21-Day Chicago Dry Aged New York Strip Steak and New Zealand Lamb Chops. Throw in some excellent sides and a variety of custom martinis and you have a great steak dinner. 

 

Don Perico Restaurant <Walking Distance 4 blocks>

tel. +1 707.252.4707

1025 First Street, Napa, CA 94559

Cuisine: Mexican;  Cost per Entree: $9-15

Located in downtown Napa, this quaint stucco restaurant serves authentic

Mexican fare. The ample dining area is comfortable but a little dark. The amiable wait staff keeps the chips coming even when the restaurant is crowded. The menu features gargantuan burritos, a variety of enchiladas, and several combination plates as well as carnitas and seafood. You will find a full bar with great margaritas and a nice selection of beers.

 

Downtown Joe's Brewery & Restaurant <Walking Distance 4 blocks>

tel. +1 707.258.2337

902 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

Cuisine: American Grill;  Cost per Entree: $ 8-18

American dishes, combined with the freshness of California, cooked with the flair that is true Napa Valley. Menu features many low carb selections.  Signature Cheesburgers and Fish and Chips to Rack of Lamb and Rib Eye Steaks. Not the place for a quiet, intimate dinner

 

 

Eiko's  <Walking Distance 4 blocks>

tel.  +1 707.501.4444

1385 Napa Town Center, Napa, Ca 94559

Cuisine:  Modern Japanese;  Cost per Entree:  $31-50

 

Fish Story <Walking Distance 3 blocks>

tel +1 707.251.5600

790 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

Cuisine: Fish   Cost per Entree $ 17-29

They offer sustainable, seasonal, ocean-fresh seafood. Located downtown, with ample riverfront patio seating, Fish Story serves lunch and dinner daily, as well as Saturday and Sunday brunch. The menu features live Dungeness crab and live Maine lobster fresh from salt water tanks, fresh fish and shellfish all sourced in accordance with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program and non-seafood items, as well. 

 

 

Foothill Grill

tel. +1 707.257.2270

2766 Old Sonoma Road, Napa, CA 94559

Cuisine: Seasonal Wine Country;  Cost per Entree: $ 15-22

Located in a strip mall off the beaten track, this trendy 40-seater called Foothill Cafe was noted for its terrific food. It was closed for a while and re-opened in 2007 with a smaller menu.  The ambiance is friendly and casual, the decor ultra-rustic. Using local produce, fresh ingredients and free-range meats, chef/owner Jerry Shaffer creates outstanding barbecue, including the highly recommended baby back ribs. The eclectic menu features several fish dishes, wonderfully prepared fresh vegetables and mouth-watering desserts. There is an outstanding selection of local wines. It can get crowded on the weekends, so be sure to reserve a table.

 

Fume Bistro & Bar

tel. +1 707.257.1999

4050 Byway East, Napa, CA 94558

Cuisine: Seasonally Inspired American Bistro;  Cost per Entree: $ 11-21

Bar & Extensive wine list  Corkage:  $10.00 per 750 ml bottle, one corkage waived for each bottle purchased from wine list.  Pizzas,  Shrimp Capellini, Penne & Smoked Chicken, Seared ‘Day Boat’ Scallops, Baby Back Ribs, Grilled New York Steak, Good Service

 

Kitchen Door <exactly 1 mile from Cedar Gables>

tel. +1 707.226.1560 (reserv for 8 or more)

Oxbow Marketplace 610 1st Street Suite 24, Napa, CA 94559

Todd Humphries has crafted an ingredient driven menu of handmade multi-ethnic comfort food created with local and seasonal products.  He has an eye for mushrooms and his menu is heavily slanted that way.  Enjoy the indoor atmosphere or the outdoor ambience.

 

 

Tel +1 707.257.5157

1314 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA

Cuisine: French; Cost per Entrée: over $50

Great food, knowledgeable and attentive wait staff. Definitely save room for the chef's tasting menu

 

Tel +1 707.252.1600

610 Main Street, Napa CA

Cuisine:  Modern Japanese ; Cost per Entree:  $25 to $110

Vibe is big city chic (translates to a little noisy) with dishes such as Asian carbonara made with sea urchin, smoked bacon and udon noodles.  The food is delightful.  They have an outside patio as well (less noisy).  This place stays open late, Sat night they were still serving at 11:45 pm.  As it just opened, we recommend that you let us make reservations for you.

 

 

Napa General Store <Walking Distance 3 blocks>

tel. +1 707.259.0762

540 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

Cuisine: Bistro; Cost per Entree: $ 5-15 

Casual river-side dining from 10am. Our Zagat-rated café offers traditional hearty breakfast fare and a broad range of sure-to-please lunch items.

 

Napa Valley Wine Train

tel. +1 707.253.2111     +1 800.427.4124

1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA 94559

http://www.winetrain.com

Cuisine: Californian; Cost per Entree: $ 85-110 prix fixe 

Hop on this train and experience a scenic 3-hour adventure, a first-class meal and fine wines as you tour the wine county. The train offers champagne brunch, a casual lunch and fancy dinners. It is ideal for romantic dinners, executive parties and tourist excursions. The train's decor reinforces the elegant nature of the trip. You will remember the mahogany, brass and etched glass in the restored 1917 Pullman Dining Car.

 

Pearl <Walking Distance 6 blocks>

tel. +1 707.224.9161

1339 Pearl Street, #104, Napa, CA 94559

http://www.therestaurantpearl.com

Cuisine: Californian; Cost per Entree: $ 11-26 

This comfortable and cozy restaurant is filled with vibrant colors and visually compelling

artwork. Favorite treats include a dish of six oysters, as well as the homemade tortillas. The place caters mostly to locals who come in for the New York Steak Au Poivre and the many pasta and fish specials. The wine list is superb, concentrating on several local varietals and topping out at USD45 for the most expensive bottle. It is a spacious and casual place to dine with incredible service.

 

Ristorante Allegria <Walking Distance 4 blocks>

tel. +1 707.254.8006

1026 First Street, Napa, CA 94558

www.ristoranteallegria.com

Cuisine: Northern Italian;  Cost per Entrée: $17-28

Northern Italian food with an elegant décor. Located in an historic bank building with 25 foot ceilings in Downtown Napa next to the plaza. The food is outstanding, the service is great.

 

Sushi Mambo <Walking Distance 4 blocks>

tel. +1 707.257.6604

1202 First St., Napa, CA 94559

http://www.sushimambonapa.com

Cuisine: Gourmet Japanese;  Cost per Entrée: $5-15 per roll

Focusing on both traditional and innovative rolls and only using the freshest of the freshest fish and the highest quality rice and seaweed, it is not hard to see why Tadashi with 26 years experience and Jose with 22 years experience put out the best Sushi in Napa.

 

Ubuntu Restaurant  <Walking Distance 6 blocks>

1140 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

http://www.ubuntunapa.com

Cuisine: Vegetarian;  Cost per Entrée: $15-25

Contemporary Garden Fresh.  Vegetables and fruit grown from within 150 miles, with many from our own local organic garden.  Patio dining, large community table.

 

Uva Trattoria Italiana <Walking Distance 9 blocks>

tel. +1 707.255.6646

1040 Clinton St., Napa, CA 94559

http://www.uvatrattoria.com

Cuisine:  Northern Italian; Cost per Entrée: $6-17

A comfortable and tasty family friendly northern Italian restaurant. A very short walk from downtown Napa's Main Street. Half portions of pasta are available, jazz on the weekends.

 

Zinsvalley Restaurant <waking distance 4 blocks>

1106 First Street

tel. +1 707.224.0695

Cuisine: Californian; Cost per Entree: $ 10-20 

Great new location downtown. The restaurant is really nice and has a good upscale vibe.  When they are booked in the dining room they serve the same menu in the bar, which has ample seating.  The service was friendly and top notch.  The $10 corkage fee is waived if you purchase a bottle.

 

Zuzu  <Walking Distance 4 blocks>

tel. +1 707.224.8555

829 Main Street, Napa, CA 94558

http://www.zuzunapa.com

Cuisine: Spanish Tapas;  Cost per plate: $3-$8 each

The very popular Zuzu doesn't take reservations, so be prepared to wait. The menu focuses on Spanish "tapas," those delicious little mini-dishes prepared both cold (tapas frias) and warm (tapas calientes). Our personal favorites are the Mexican corn soup and the to die for paella. Excellent, friendly service, a lively atmosphere, and wonderfully tasty food.