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Napa Valley Bistro, Napa, CA

Napa Valley Bistro

4.5
4.5
2274 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Napa Valley Bistro was opened in 2013 by chefs Bernardo Ayala and Ernesto Martinez, (also co-owner of Market in St. Helena). Their friendship and working relationship, which has lasted over 20 years was so successful, they decided to pool their resources and stake a claim in downtown Napa's expanding culinary scene. Their aim was to create their own version of classic world cuisine in a comfortable space where family and community could gather for any occasion. The twist is evident in the menus, which sample fare from around the globe. Guests can choose from traditionally prepared Mexican Empanadas or timeless American favorites like the Lamb Burger and St. Louis Ribs. Other options include Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Chinese Chicken Salad and Seasonal Risotto. Our Wine & Beer List includes local wines leaning toward small producers & craft brews.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 666-2383
  • Website
    https://www.napavalleybistro.com/?y_source=1_MjMzNzcyNzYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Bernardo Ayala
  • Catering
    Between your vision and our Chef"s culinary creativity, we can help make your event a tasty one. Please call us for details about our catering options.
  • Location
    975 Clinton St, Napa, CA 94559
  • Area
    Napa
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is generally readily available, but we are also surrounded by several public parking lots that require no payment.
  • Entertainment
    Join us every Tuesday through Friday from 3:00-6:00 for Happy Hour at our bar. Enjoy small plates and drink specials with your friends and co-workers!
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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Experiences

  • Honrama Cellars Winemaker's Dinner!

    US$80.00 per person

    19 Dec 2024 only
    Enjoy a Latino inspired four course meal hosted by the Honrama family! Join us in tasting through Honrama Wines with members of the family, paired with special Latino courses specially made by Chef Bernardo Ayala. We look forward to raising a glass with you! Call us at 707.666.2383 for reservations as well.

Offers

  • Let's be Happy

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 15:00 - 15:30,Thu - 15:00 - 15:30, 16:00 - 17:00,Fri - 15:00 - 15:30, 16:00 - 17:30
    Join us for Happy Hour between 3:30 to 5:30! We celebrate Happy Hour all day on Thursdays!

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Menu

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What 2,274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Napa Valley Bistro offers "delightful taste & beautiful presentation" with dishes like Cajun shrimp and short ribs. Guests rave about "excellent service" and a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for special occasions with diverse menu options, it's a "gem among Napa restaurants." Outdoor seating enhances the dining experience.

2,274 Reviews

  1. Colin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a nice time at their Winemaker's Dinner with Joel Gott Winery! The winemaker that hosted was very personal and always made sure everyone's glasses were full! Food was exceptionally prepared and hot and fresh. Definitely a local gem!

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  2. debra

    Indiana

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant we started with the veggie garden fries. These were the best I have ever eaten in my life!! Then I had Pan seared sea scallops🤯 they were mind blowing amazing this restaurant’s food I think was the best I had the whole time I was in Napa!! I can’t say enough about it. I will definitely go back and recommend to anyone I know who is going. I loved it so much. I asked to see the chef just to hug his neck and I did 
    Napa Valley BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Debra! What a wonderful review, we so appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you on your next visit to the Bistro!

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  3. Terri

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, loved the gnocchi’s, different spin on an Italian dish. Flat iron steak was also very good with the tomato jam.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 15 November 2024
    Glad to hear you enjoyed your dinner Terri! The Gnocchi's are very popular!

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  4. Kristine

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We experienced great service and the food was delicious! The staff diddn't over hover us as we have experienced elsewhere recently
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 15 November 2024
    Hello Kristine - We value your review and appreciate taking the time to post!

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  5. Denise

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local restaurant. Menu has alot of different dishes to offer! I had the short ribs with gnocchi in a tomato based sauce The short ribs were delicious, soft and no bone. But the sauce was greasy since they cooked the ribs in the vegetable tomato sauce. My husband had the seafood fettuccine which was excellent with a large variety of seafood including crab, mussels, & scallops. I had a glass of Ballentine Zinfandel and it was the best and at a great value!. We had a 5:15 reservation and we enjoyed the early seating since it was noisy. Service was great. We will return again soon.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 15 November 2024
    Hi Denise - We appreciate the feedback and your wonderful review! So happy to have you as our guest, and we look forward to seeing you again!

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  6. Jean

    San Francisco

    681 reviews

    5.0

    681 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Napa Valley Bistro is usually overlooked by tourists (despite being within a short walk to Napa's 1st St.) but is beloved of locals, deservedly so. This is a casual, welcoming restaurant where families and groups come to have excellent food, great service, and a cheerful good time. The salads are terrific, and the sauces - especially for the pastas - are exquisite, as good as anything we receive from upscale kitchens. Other "do not miss" dishes: the Veggie Garden Fries (will make you forget any tempura mixed veggies elsewhere), the risotto (especially with the optional hanger steak), any soup du jour or fish dish. The Mexican Chocolate ice cream is excellent, too.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 15 November 2024
    Hello Jean - Thank you for the fabulous review! It means a lot to us. Chef makes everything in-house, fresh from scratch and it shows. Looking forward to seeing you again!

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  7. Starr

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat for brunch, lunch, dinner or dessert. Comfort foods with flair, and Light bites galore. Special occasions or even a casual date are my favorite times to visit. A bit pricey $$, however I've never been let down by chef Bernardo's flavorful seasonal menus. Soju is used in most cocktails offered. (* Note, full liquor/ spirits bar is Not available ). Good wine list , good bottle beers, and only a few beers on tap are available. Brunch menu offers bottomless mimosas! Lovely staff, and a calming ambient dining room. Outdoor seating is available usually as well. Bon appetite!
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 2 November 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review Starr! It means a lot to us!

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  8. Gary

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ok and decent value… nothing special.

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  9. Kathy

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bistro is a real Gem that I don’t believe has been fully discovered. It’s a real sleeper. Wonderful food, creative menu, overall excellent restaurant.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 28 October 2024
    Hello Kathy - Yes we are a little off the beaten path, but well worth the find! We appreciate the kind review!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for lunch between winery visits. Staff was very attentive and it’s clean and beautiful ambiance.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 28 October 2024
    We're happy to have you and thank you for helping to spread the word!

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FAQs

Napa Valley Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 666-2383.

Napa Valley Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 2274 OpenTable diners.

Napa Valley Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Napa Valley Bistro

975 Clinton St, Napa, CA 94559

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Area
    Napa
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is generally readily available, but we are also surrounded by several public parking lots that require no payment.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bernardo Ayala
  • Entertainment
    Join us every Tuesday through Friday from 3:00-6:00 for Happy Hour at our bar. Enjoy small plates and drink specials with your friends and co-workers!
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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