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Napa Valley Bistro, Napa, CA

Napa Valley Bistro

4.6
4.6
2298 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    975 Clinton St, Napa, CA 94559
  • Phone number
    (707) 666-2383
  • 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
  • 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
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Experiences

  • Bazan Cellars Winemaker's Dinner

    $85.00 per person

    Apr 10, 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 - 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!

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Menu

Napa Valley Bistro's menu was last updated 2025-03-06.

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What 2,298 people are saying

Napa Valley Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Glenna VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 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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  4. SandyS

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 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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  5. Jacqueline VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 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 March 3, 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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  6. Barbara VIP

    Tahoe131 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 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 March 3, 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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  7. Sheri VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 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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  8. Christine VIP

    San Francisco105 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 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 February 24, 2025
    Happy to have you Christine! Thank you for the support!

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  9. Jay VIP

    San Francisco28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 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 February 20, 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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  10. Paula VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 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 February 17, 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 reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Napa Valley Bistro

975 Clinton St, Napa, CA 94559

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (707) 666-2383
  • 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
  • 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
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