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Napa Valley Bistro, Napa, CA

Napa Valley Bistro

4.5
4.5
2285 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
  • 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 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

  • Shadybrook Estate Winemakers Dinner

    US$80.00 per person

    20 Feb 2025 only
    Winemaker Rudy Zuidema hosts this dinner featuring select wines from the Shadybrook Estate. Chef Bernardo creates a special menu to showcase the wonderful gems from the Shadybook wine cellar.
    Shadybrook Estate Winemakers Dinner photo

  • Llamas Family Winemakers Dinner

    US$80.00 per person

    23 Jan 2025 only
    Join us for as Latino inspired menu creation pared with wines from the Llamas Family cellar collection. Limited space available for this special dinner hosted by the Llamas 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!

    Let's be Happy photo

Menu

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What 2,285 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Napa Valley Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food and excellent service." The restaurant is a "cherished local secret," known for its creative, fresh dishes and a "varied menu at an excellent price point." Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner with a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff.

2,285 Reviews

  1. Kathleen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    3.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant allowed us to visit with two friends we had not seen for awhile and to carry on a conversation that everyone could hear. The service was attentive but not intrusive. The Caesar salad I ate with a piece of grilled chicken was acceptable but not of high quality. The romaine seemed prepackaged and the small croutons came from a box. So, the food was disappointing but since the most important part was having a quiet visit, it worked.

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  2. Sonjhia

    Sacramento

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was excellent. Every person that greeted and served our table was a high quality teammate. But the food was very subpar. :( It wasn’t served hot. We ordered 3 appetizers/small plates and two entrees. All popular items we were told. The filet mignon was like warm and actually was NOT a cut of filet mignon. Not sure what kind of beef it was?!&@?! The short ribs resembled beef stew and tasted like chuck roast. The lobster had great flavor but was also lukewarm. The lobster was also served with a vegetable medley / corn, green beans that tasted like it came out of a frozen bag or can… Truly disappointing. Not worth the $$.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Sonjhia - Thank you for brining this to our attention. We will review internally with the team. We apologize that your experience did not go as expected.

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  3. Charlotte

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table was waiting for us at the assigned reservation time on New Years Eve. Very friendly and fast service. Delicious food. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this hidden gem.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for joining us on New Year's Eve Charlotte!

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  4. Colin

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for the New Year's Eve dinner, and boy am I glad we made reservations! Although the place was very busy, we were seated right away and service started soon after. I had the New York Steak and my wife had the Salmon, both cooked to perfection. Friendly and engaging staff, excellent food. Will be back for sure!
    Napa Valley BistroResponded 1 day ago
    Glad you enjoyed your experience!

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  5. Kelly

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was New Years Eve and I thought the chance of us getting reservation was close to zero. I made reservation for early evening on Open Table. I wrote we had a baby with us. Manager called me said they had set up an auxiliary room for New Year and would that be okay for baby? Sounded great. Well we had place all to ourselves. The service was fabulous. Server was very personable and helpful with suggestions. Wine/champagne was great. Food was delicious. Very nice evening. Will go again!
    Napa Valley BistroResponded 1 day ago
    We're happy we could accommodate you Kelly! Thank you for the kind words!

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  6. Patrick

    VIP

    Denver

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lamb burger and special fries were great- wonderful service. Loud and vibrant.

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  7. Patricia

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, I recommend the crab salad. The service was excellent.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Patricia!

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  8. Tom

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very attentive service, one of our guests has a food allergy and the lead server checked in with kitchen twice to assure food prepared with substitution.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 16 December 2024
    Hello Tom - We were happy to accommodate! Glad you enjoyed yourselves, and hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Otha

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for a group dinner. Recommendations, food quality, price and service were top-shelf! The buttermilk calamari was amazing!! I lived in Monterey and had my fair share of calamari, but this was delicious!
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 16 December 2024
    Hello Otha - We were happy to host your group! So glad you joined us. Come see us again next time you are in town!

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  10. Sheri

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experiences at Napa Valley Bistro are always excellent. The service is top-notch, the food is delicious, and the environment is cozy and welcoming. The restaurant and its staff go out of their way to care for their customers.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on 16 December 2024
    Hello Sheri - We appreciate the kind words and the support! Looking forward to seeing you again!

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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 2285 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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