Napa Valley Bistro

4.6

2298 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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 16:00–20:00 Wed, Thu 12:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00
Phone number
(707) 666-2383
Website
https://www.napavalleybistro.com/?y_source=1_MjMzNzcyNzYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
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

Bazan Cellars Winemaker's Dinner
US$85.00 per person
10 Apr 2025 only
Join us for as Latino inspired menu creation paired with wines from the Bazan Family Cellar collection. Limited space available for this special dinner hosted by the Bazan Family.

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!

Popular dishes

What 2,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Napa Valley Bistro in downtown Napa offers "excellent food" with generous portions, highlighted by their "delicious" Crab Louie and ahi tuna. The staff is often "friendly and attentive," enhancing the experience. While some guests noted service inconsistencies, the restaurant's creative menu and inviting atmosphere make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

2,298 Reviews

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HowardL VIP
Fort Lauderdale2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistently good and always made to feel welcome! Highly recommend for visitors and locals alike! Look forward to returning!
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Jeffrey
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. I chose it for my birthday. Wonderful staff and chef. It’s my go to place in Napa.
Napa Valley BistroResponded 5 days ago
So happy to have you at the Bistro to celebrate your birthday Jeffrey!
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Glenna VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual fantastic. It was a lovely quiet lunch time, so we could talk and just relax and enjoy. I had the sesame crusted ahi and it was really good. The service here is always fantastic our server was just the sweetest. I have been to NVB many times but this was an extra special visit. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Napa Valley BistroResponded 5 days ago
Hello Glenna! We appreciate the kind words and all the support!
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SandyS
Hawaii5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our last dinner after two wine tastings so we wanted comfort food. It was so good!! Lemon thyme risotto and short ribs were both outstanding!
Napa Valley BistroResponded 5 days ago
Hello Sandy! We are glad to hear about your experience! Thank you for sharing!
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Jacqueline VIP
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Poor service at bar. Crab Louie tha did not have traditional dressing and very little crab
Napa Valley BistroResponded on 3 March 2025
Hello Jacqueline - All our sauces and dressings are made fresh in-house. I believe you ordered a small salad, which will have less crab than the large. We are sorry to hear that your experience was not as expected.
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Barbara VIP
Tahoe131 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Average food, limited menu. It was extremely noisy. Waiter made it sound like he was doing us a favor my having the bartender make a martini.
Napa Valley BistroResponded on 3 March 2025
Hello Barbara - We appreciate the feedback. We strive to have offerings for everyone on the menu, and the range covers vegetarians, vegans, gluten restrictions, fish, chicken and steak options. If you have suggestions for an area we are missing, please send a private message, and we hope you will come back for another try in the future.
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Sheri VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. The entire staff is amazing! Thank you for providing such a lovely and personalized dining experiece!
Napa Valley BistroResponded 5 days ago
Hi Sheri! Thank you for the feedback, it is most appreciated! Sorry I missed you, sounds like everything went well! - Colin
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Christine VIP
San Francisco105 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great local place with a varied menu ...something for everyone!1
Napa Valley BistroResponded on 24 February 2025
Happy to have you Christine! Thank you for the support!
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Jay VIP
San Francisco28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our family night out was nice! We enjoyed the food, the atmosphere was great and the ambiance was nice! However, the noise level was too high, you really couldn’t hear your significant others voice but we made it work. Thank you for allowing us to attend your establishment for dinner.
Napa Valley BistroResponded on 20 February 2025
Hello Jay! The noise level can raise on busy nights as we are a small restaurant. Thank you for the feedback and we are glad to hear you enjoyed the dinner!
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Paula VIP
San Francisco30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely birthday dinner tonight and the food was exceptional as always! Wait staff and management are all so nice and caring. NV Bistro has been a favorite since the day they opened.
Napa Valley BistroResponded on 17 February 2025
Thank you Paula! So happy you joined us to celebrate your special occasion!
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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 4.6 stars by 2298 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

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

975 Clinton St, Napa, CA 94559

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street
Area
Napa
Hours of Operation
Tue 16:00–20:00 Wed, Thu 12:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00
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

Website
https://www.napavalleybistro.com/?y_source=1_MjMzNzcyNzYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Phone number
(707) 666-2383
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.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Napa Valley Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Bazan Cellars Winemaker's Dinner

Offers

Let's be Happy

Popular dishes

Ahi Tuna

Fish 'n' Chips

Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake

Menu

What 2,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Napa Valley Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Napa Valley Bistro restaurant rated?

Does Napa Valley Bistro offer gift cards?

Is Napa Valley Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card