Evangeline

4.2

1864 Reviews

$30 and under

French

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem

Evangeline is the casual bistro for which Napa Valley has been waiting: a destination with garden patio dining and world-class food, drink, and service.

Classic bistro items such as raw oysters, croque madame, smoked salmon, and steak frites--each of them in the most flavorful form you've ever seen or tasted. Daily specials like shrimp etouffee, gumbo ya-ya, and fried chicken offer glimpses into the Chef's French and Creole repertoire.

An extensive array of wines by the glass is anchored by our draft wine system, which serves perfect pours on exclusive wines seldom offered except by the bottle. Our local beers and liquors will get your toe tapping at the comfortable, chic bar.

The jewel of Evangeline is the trellised outdoor patio, with heaters and fans for outdoor dining in all but the most forbidding weather. Dappled sunlight and lively music make it a Napa Valley idyll worth the drive up-valley. Free parking abounds across the street.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Creole, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 341-3131
Website
http://www.evangelinenapa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sasan Nayeri
Catering
Call us for your next private event, and we'll figure out how you can experience Evangeline at a venue of your choosing.
Private party facilities
SUBMIT AN INQUIRY ON WWW.EVANGELINENAPA.COM UNDER 'GROUPS' TAB

Location
1226 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515
Neighborhood
Calistoga
Cross street
Lincoln
Parking details
Plentiful free street parking is available in the neighborhood, and there is a free public lot right across the street. The only time you may have to walk a bit is during the Saturday Calistoga Farmer's Market.
Public transit
The Nap Valley VINE bus service has stops close by.
Entertainment
Evangeline can contract live entertainment for private parties. Please reach out for further information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Incognito
rum muddled with spearmint, passion fruit, lime, ginger
Pommes Paradis
house apple-infused bourbon, apple bitters, lemon, cherry
Evangeline Paloma
tequila, pamplemousse, grapefruit, lime
French 1226
ginny's gin, lemon, elderberry, champagne
St. Claude Sazerac
rye whiskey, cognac, absinthe, housemade saffron bitters
Esplanade Manhattan
rye whiskey, contratto americano vermouth, ($2 supplement)

Wines by the Glass

Champagne, Nicolas Fueillate, Brut Reserve NV$19.00
Sparkling, Mumm, Cuvee Prestige, Napa NV$13.00
Chardonnay, Macrostie, Sonoma Coast, 2016$14.00
Chardonnay, William Fevre, Chablis, 2017$14.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Le Grand Ballon, Loire, 2017$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Round Pond, Rutherford, 2017$13.00
Dry Riesling, Trefethen, Napa Valley, 2016$12.00
Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chelsea, Calistoga, 2017$13.00
Rose of Sangiovese, La Spinetta, Il Rose, Tuscany, 2017$13.00
Pinot Noir, Hahn, Monterey, 2017$12.00
Pinot Noir, Croix, Narrow Gauge, Russian River, 2016$19.00
Pinot Noir, Anabella, Carneros, 2016$16.00
Zinfandel, Frog's Leap, Napa Valley, 2016$16.00
Grenache Blend, Dm. des Romarins, Cdr, 2017$14.00
Syrah, Qupe, Central Coast, 2016$13.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, 75 Wine Co., Napa, 2016$13.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chelsea, Calistoga, 2014$19.00

Draft Beer

Kronenbourg, 1664, Lager, France$7.00
Sudwerk, Pilsner, Davis, CA$8.00
St. Archer, White Ale, San Diego, CA$8.00
Deschutes, Fresh Squeezed IPA, Bend, Or$8.00
Lagunitas, Lil' Sumptin Ale, Petaluma, CA$8.00
Abita, Turbodog, Abita Springs, LA$8.00
Avery, White Rascal, Boulder, Co
- Can$8.00

What 1,864 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Evangeline offers a charming garden patio perfect for enjoying their "delicious food" and "great ambiance." Highlights include "superb" dishes like pork chops and seafood, with a "friendly staff" adding to the experience. Some diners note mixed reviews on service speed and wine selection. Ideal for a leisurely meal in Calistoga.

1,864 Reviews

M
Mark
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It was freezing. Not enough heat in or outside needs rethink the heating
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Curtis
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving dinner. I loved the fact that they had a thanksgiving menu and a small menu aside from the thanksgiving menu. Many options. I'm a Napa Valley local and this is a lovely place for dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
When you make your reservation , It is customary to let you know in advance if there is time limit on the table and when you have to leave after the food is finished and how long you can stay in the restaurant . At Evangeline, when I made my reservation there was no mentioning about any time limit on the table, however the host asked us to leave after dinner when we were having coffee to sit at the bar because 2 people at the bar were waiting for a table, I have to mention this was Thanksgiving dinner with prior reservation, I felt he acted very unprofessionally and kind of rude to interrupt our conversation and kicking us out.. That was not the only incident , when we sat at our table, we were laughing and having a good time, the same host asked us what kind of water we would like to have, my friend jokingly said "no alcohol" because she is driving, he raised his voice and said I didn't ask about alcohol. He was very rude.I will never go back to that restaurant. DONT WAIST YOUR MONEY IN THAT PLACE.
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LarryCable
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great menu and cocktails, tasty food, friendly staff and DOG FRIENDLY!!!
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Chris
VIP
Sacramento
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited Evangeline for brunch on a Sunday morning. The croque madame was delicious, the bread pudding was moist and without raisins, the coffee was hot and fresh and the fritto misto was tender, crispy and yummy. I was really surprised that we were the only ones there as I thought it was fabulous.
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Janet
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food we ordered was good- filet mignon very tender, halibut was moist and gumbo quite tasty and spicy. Service was slow. It didn’t seem like there were enough wait staff for the number of guests and it was not a super busy Sunday evening.
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Doug
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great setting, good menu with food to match. Well located
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bill
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sea bass was not as good as some I have had. Lots of dark meat. Halibut was good
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Ralph
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the Gumbo Ya-Ya, the beet salad, the scallops and lemon tart . The gumbo was spiced authentically: not too hot but not bland. The scallops were perfectly seared and the homemade squid-ink pasta was the best I’ve had. The beet salad had a tasty balance between the sweet beets and the vinaigrette. It was beautifully played and almost too pretty to eat. The meringue on the lemon tart was a little over- torched and the crust wasn’t very flaky but the flavor was fine. It was a delicious meal.
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Stephanie
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic, fresh and creative. Service from Carmen was wonderful, she was professional and light offering a touch of humor. Our table sat and enjoyed our meal and shared stories and lots of laughter, with such an inviting setting. It was as if we were sitting in a cafe in Europe somewhere. I can't wait to go back!
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FAQs

Evangeline offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 341-3131.

Evangeline is rated 4.2 stars by 1864 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1226 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515

Additional information

Cross street
Lincoln
Neighborhood
Calistoga
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Creole, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plentiful free street parking is available in the neighborhood, and there is a free public lot right across the street. The only time you may have to walk a bit is during the Saturday Calistoga Farmer's Market.
Public transit
The Nap Valley VINE bus service has stops close by.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sasan Nayeri
Entertainment
Evangeline can contract live entertainment for private parties. Please reach out for further information.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.evangelinenapa.com/
Phone number
(707) 341-3131
Catering
Call us for your next private event, and we'll figure out how you can experience Evangeline at a venue of your choosing.
Private party facilities
SUBMIT AN INQUIRY ON WWW.EVANGELINENAPA.COM UNDER 'GROUPS' TAB

Evangeline

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Shrimp Louis

Shrimp Po'boy

Roasted Chicken

Cocktails, Wine by the Glass, & Beer

Cocktails

Incognito

Pommes Paradis

Evangeline Paloma

French 1226

St. Claude Sazerac

Esplanade Manhattan

Wines by the Glass

Champagne, Nicolas Fueillate, Brut Reserve NV$19.00

Sparkling, Mumm, Cuvee Prestige, Napa NV$13.00

Chardonnay, Macrostie, Sonoma Coast, 2016$14.00

Chardonnay, William Fevre, Chablis, 2017$14.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Le Grand Ballon, Loire, 2017$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Round Pond, Rutherford, 2017$13.00

Dry Riesling, Trefethen, Napa Valley, 2016$12.00

Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chelsea, Calistoga, 2017$13.00

Rose of Sangiovese, La Spinetta, Il Rose, Tuscany, 2017$13.00

Pinot Noir, Hahn, Monterey, 2017$12.00

Pinot Noir, Croix, Narrow Gauge, Russian River, 2016$19.00

Pinot Noir, Anabella, Carneros, 2016$16.00

Zinfandel, Frog's Leap, Napa Valley, 2016$16.00

Grenache Blend, Dm. des Romarins, Cdr, 2017$14.00

Syrah, Qupe, Central Coast, 2016$13.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, 75 Wine Co., Napa, 2016$13.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chelsea, Calistoga, 2014$19.00

Draft Beer

Kronenbourg, 1664, Lager, France$7.00

Sudwerk, Pilsner, Davis, CA$8.00

St. Archer, White Ale, San Diego, CA$8.00

Deschutes, Fresh Squeezed IPA, Bend, Or$8.00

Lagunitas, Lil' Sumptin Ale, Petaluma, CA$8.00

Abita, Turbodog, Abita Springs, LA$8.00

Avery, White Rascal, Boulder, Co

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Evangeline offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Evangeline restaurant rated?

Is Evangeline currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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