Evangeline

4.2

1860 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Evangeline is the casual bistro for which Napa Valley has been waiting: a destination with garden patio dining and world-class food, drink, and service.

Classic bistro items such as raw oysters, croque madame, smoked salmon, and steak frites--each of them in the most flavorful form you've ever seen or tasted. Daily specials like shrimp etouffee, gumbo ya-ya, and fried chicken offer glimpses into the Chef's French and Creole repertoire.

An extensive array of wines by the glass is anchored by our draft wine system, which serves perfect pours on exclusive wines seldom offered except by the bottle. Our local beers and liquors will get your toe tapping at the comfortable, chic bar.

The jewel of Evangeline is the trellised outdoor patio, with heaters and fans for outdoor dining in all but the most forbidding weather. Dappled sunlight and lively music make it a Napa Valley idyll worth the drive up-valley. Free parking abounds across the street.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Creole, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 341-3131
Website
http://www.evangelinenapa.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sasan Nayeri
Catering
Call us for your next private event, and we'll figure out how you can experience Evangeline at a venue of your choosing.
Private party facilities
SUBMIT AN INQUIRY ON WWW.EVANGELINENAPA.COM UNDER 'GROUPS' TAB

Location
1226 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515
Area
Calistoga
Cross Street
Lincoln
Parking details
Plentiful free street parking is available in the neighborhood, and there is a free public lot right across the street. The only time you may have to walk a bit is during the Saturday Calistoga Farmer's Market.
Public transit
The Nap Valley VINE bus service has stops close by.
Entertainment
Evangeline can contract live entertainment for private parties. Please reach out for further information.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Incognito
rum muddled with spearmint, passion fruit, lime, ginger
Pommes Paradis
house apple-infused bourbon, apple bitters, lemon, cherry
Evangeline Paloma
tequila, pamplemousse, grapefruit, lime
French 1226
ginny's gin, lemon, elderberry, champagne
St. Claude Sazerac
rye whiskey, cognac, absinthe, housemade saffron bitters
Esplanade Manhattan
rye whiskey, contratto americano vermouth, ($2 supplement)

Wines by the Glass

Champagne, Nicolas Fueillate, Brut Reserve NVUS$19.00
Sparkling, Mumm, Cuvee Prestige, Napa NVUS$13.00
Chardonnay, Macrostie, Sonoma Coast, 2016US$14.00
Chardonnay, William Fevre, Chablis, 2017US$14.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Le Grand Ballon, Loire, 2017US$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Round Pond, Rutherford, 2017US$13.00
Dry Riesling, Trefethen, Napa Valley, 2016US$12.00
Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chelsea, Calistoga, 2017US$13.00
Rose of Sangiovese, La Spinetta, Il Rose, Tuscany, 2017US$13.00
Pinot Noir, Hahn, Monterey, 2017US$12.00
Pinot Noir, Croix, Narrow Gauge, Russian River, 2016US$19.00
Pinot Noir, Anabella, Carneros, 2016US$16.00
Zinfandel, Frog's Leap, Napa Valley, 2016US$16.00
Grenache Blend, Dm. des Romarins, Cdr, 2017US$14.00
Syrah, Qupe, Central Coast, 2016US$13.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, 75 Wine Co., Napa, 2016US$13.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chelsea, Calistoga, 2014US$19.00

Draft Beer

Kronenbourg, 1664, Lager, FranceUS$7.00
Sudwerk, Pilsner, Davis, CAUS$8.00
St. Archer, White Ale, San Diego, CAUS$8.00
Deschutes, Fresh Squeezed IPA, Bend, OrUS$8.00
Lagunitas, Lil' Sumptin Ale, Petaluma, CAUS$8.00
Abita, Turbodog, Abita Springs, LAUS$8.00
Avery, White Rascal, Boulder, Co
- CanUS$8.00

What 1,860 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Evangeline in Calistoga offers a charming garden patio setting and a "great ambiance." Known for its "authentic Cajun specialties," the restaurant delights with dishes like fried chicken, pork chops, and seafood pasta. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" service, making it a delightful dining choice.

1,860 Reviews

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Chris
Sacramento
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited Evangeline for brunch on a Sunday morning. The croque madame was delicious, the bread pudding was moist and without raisins, the coffee was hot and fresh and the fritto misto was tender, crispy and yummy. I was really surprised that we were the only ones there as I thought it was fabulous.
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Janet
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food we ordered was good- filet mignon very tender, halibut was moist and gumbo quite tasty and spicy. Service was slow. It didn’t seem like there were enough wait staff for the number of guests and it was not a super busy Sunday evening.
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Doug
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great setting, good menu with food to match. Well located
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bill
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sea bass was not as good as some I have had. Lots of dark meat. Halibut was good
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Ralph
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the Gumbo Ya-Ya, the beet salad, the scallops and lemon tart . The gumbo was spiced authentically: not too hot but not bland. The scallops were perfectly seared and the homemade squid-ink pasta was the best I’ve had. The beet salad had a tasty balance between the sweet beets and the vinaigrette. It was beautifully played and almost too pretty to eat. The meringue on the lemon tart was a little over- torched and the crust wasn’t very flaky but the flavor was fine. It was a delicious meal.
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Stephanie
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic, fresh and creative. Service from Carmen was wonderful, she was professional and light offering a touch of humor. Our table sat and enjoyed our meal and shared stories and lots of laughter, with such an inviting setting. It was as if we were sitting in a cafe in Europe somewhere. I can't wait to go back!
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Kim
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The was our first time at Evangeline’s, first of many I hope! They were very gracious, as we were about 20 min late. We were seated in their beautiful patio, it was a beautifully warm day, and their music was perfect - reminiscent of New Orleans. We all had a round of drinks, or two….. I had delicious chicken and waffles- the chicken was moist and well spiced. He had the omelet, it was giant and evidently yummy because he ate all of it!! I would definitely recommend this place for brunch!
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Linda
San Francisco
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lemon tart was delicious but frozen. Should have put in oven for a while. If not frozen would have rated food a 5
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Valerie
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you, again!!! Everthing was great! Food outstanding! We will be back!
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L.
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were told there's a new chef at the restaurant. It seems they haven't figured out the menu's identity since it is all over the place: some italian, some cajun, some californian? The food we ordered was not great, including a salad that was over-dressed with the most acidic dressing, and a barely edible charcuterie board since everything tasted just a bit off (including apple slices that tasted like onions). Unfortunately this meal was very disappointing. The one upside was the ambiance on the patio was great.
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FAQs

Evangeline offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 341-3131.

Evangeline is rated 4.2 stars by 1860 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1226 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515

Additional information

Cross Street
Lincoln
Area
Calistoga
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Creole, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plentiful free street parking is available in the neighborhood, and there is a free public lot right across the street. The only time you may have to walk a bit is during the Saturday Calistoga Farmer's Market.
Public transit
The Nap Valley VINE bus service has stops close by.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sasan Nayeri
Entertainment
Evangeline can contract live entertainment for private parties. Please reach out for further information.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.evangelinenapa.com/
Phone number
(707) 341-3131
Catering
Call us for your next private event, and we'll figure out how you can experience Evangeline at a venue of your choosing.
Private party facilities
SUBMIT AN INQUIRY ON WWW.EVANGELINENAPA.COM UNDER 'GROUPS' TAB

Evangeline

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shrimp Louis

Shrimp Po'boy

Roasted Chicken

Cocktails, Wine by the Glass, & Beer

Cocktails

Incognito

Pommes Paradis

Evangeline Paloma

French 1226

St. Claude Sazerac

Esplanade Manhattan

Wines by the Glass

Champagne, Nicolas Fueillate, Brut Reserve NVUS$19.00

Sparkling, Mumm, Cuvee Prestige, Napa NVUS$13.00

Chardonnay, Macrostie, Sonoma Coast, 2016US$14.00

Chardonnay, William Fevre, Chablis, 2017US$14.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Le Grand Ballon, Loire, 2017US$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Round Pond, Rutherford, 2017US$13.00

Dry Riesling, Trefethen, Napa Valley, 2016US$12.00

Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chelsea, Calistoga, 2017US$13.00

Rose of Sangiovese, La Spinetta, Il Rose, Tuscany, 2017US$13.00

Pinot Noir, Hahn, Monterey, 2017US$12.00

Pinot Noir, Croix, Narrow Gauge, Russian River, 2016US$19.00

Pinot Noir, Anabella, Carneros, 2016US$16.00

Zinfandel, Frog's Leap, Napa Valley, 2016US$16.00

Grenache Blend, Dm. des Romarins, Cdr, 2017US$14.00

Syrah, Qupe, Central Coast, 2016US$13.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, 75 Wine Co., Napa, 2016US$13.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chelsea, Calistoga, 2014US$19.00

Draft Beer

Kronenbourg, 1664, Lager, FranceUS$7.00

Sudwerk, Pilsner, Davis, CAUS$8.00

St. Archer, White Ale, San Diego, CAUS$8.00

Deschutes, Fresh Squeezed IPA, Bend, OrUS$8.00

Lagunitas, Lil' Sumptin Ale, Petaluma, CAUS$8.00

Abita, Turbodog, Abita Springs, LAUS$8.00

Avery, White Rascal, Boulder, Co

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Evangeline offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Evangeline currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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