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Napa Valley Bistro, Napa, CA

Napa Valley Bistro

4.5
4.5
2279 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Shadybrook Estate Winemakers Dinner

    $80.00 per person

    Feb 20, 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

    $80.00 per person

    Jan 23, 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 - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM,Thu - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Join us for Happy Hour between 3:30 to 5:30! We celebrate Happy Hour all day on Thursdays!

    Let's be Happy Photo

What 2,279 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

NoiseModerate

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.

2,279 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 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.

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  2. Otha

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 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 December 16, 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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  3. Tom

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 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 December 16, 2024
    Hello Tom - We were happy to accommodate! Glad you enjoyed yourselves, and hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Sheri

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 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 December 16, 2024
    Hello Sheri - We appreciate the kind words and the support! Looking forward to seeing you again!

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  5. Bonnie

    VIP

    Orange County

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing, staff was understanding about the large group in seating us as far away as possible from the noise. Definitely would go back.
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on December 15, 2024
    Thank you for joining us Bonnie, and we do appreciate the kind review!

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  6. Frances

    VIP

    San Francisco

    79 reviews

    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely dinner with friends and since the restaurant is fairly quiet we were able to dine and hear each other. The service was prompt and friendly, and the food was very good. Among us, we had steak and fries, salad, Caesar salad with chicken and a pasta dish. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the fries were great. The Caesar salad comes in two sizes, and I had the small - the chicken was thinly sliced and delicious. This is a lovely neighborhood spot that we have been to numerous times, and we will be back!
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on December 9, 2024
    We appreciate the wonderful review Frances! Please come see us again soon!

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  7. ken

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner the bistro is consistently good. Enjoy you will love it!

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  8. Gloria

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very Good Wait Service. A bit disappointed the the Fish & Chips entry. Remember it as being better. Will try them again, for sure!

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  9. Colin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    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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  10. David

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and service was top notch. Highly recommend scallops!
    Napa Valley BistroResponded on November 30, 2024
    So glad you enjoyed the Scallops David! They are one of the fan favorites here.

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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 2279 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 reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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