Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Calistoga

Our server Samantha was fantastic and all the food was delicious. We had the fried Brussels sprouts, the octopus, salmon, chicken, and ended with the churros for dessert and everything was so tasty! Really glad we ate here. Thanks for an excellent meal!

We went to Lovina for brunch. Everything was excellent. We started with the Lovina Mimosa which had prosecco, raspberry sorbet, and Lillet blanc. So good! I had the Susie's Remedy made of hasselback potato, chopped bacon, melted leek fondue, fontina cheese, over medium eggs Omeletti du Jour. It was fabulous and a lot. I couldn't finish it. My husband had the Chilaquiles Estilo Jalisco made of chilaquiles, avocado, sour cream, queso fresca, over medium eggs. The service was excellent and we really appreciate their business philosophy in taking tips out of the equation in favor of revenue shares and full benefits for everyone. 30% of every menu item at Lovina is paid out directly to staff as revenue share, and no tips are expected. I really hope ever. restaurant will adopt that model.

We came in on a quiet evening for a “ girls catch-up “ and although placed inside, upon request they set us up with heaters outside ( leaving the romantic setting for the couples to enjoy without us blabbing away). The staff is just so wonderful and we didn’t feel rushed and enjoyed a fantastic meal. Left us feeling like it was a special occasion when we just went because no one felt like cooking!

We had a very enjoyable dinner here tonight. We both ordered veal dishes. They were both way better than those from Italian restaurants we normally frequent in Marin and Sonoma counties. We shared a great bottle of Lola pinot noir. Service was very good. Can't think of more compliments to add. We will be back next time we're in Calistoga.

Had a wonderful experience at Truss! Service and food were excellent and our special occasion was enhanced by our choice of venue. I was disappointed with one of the dishes and the server allowed me to select an alternate dish at no charge - absolute commitment to our happiness!! Beware that the wine list, although excellent, is light on lower priced options.