Evangeline

V W

2024-03

Small local restaurant recommended by local. It was beyond expectation! Wagyu beef burger and fries were excellent. The dipping sauces yummy. Seafood cioppino was mind blowing good. One of the best ones I had for a long time. So much flavors in one small scope of sauce. The sauce in the bowl was completely cleaned with the included poppy seed rye bread and fries from the burger. The house sangria had lots of tropical flavors. Very pleasant dining experience and worth the hype. I appreciate the kitchen has a lot of passion serving quality dishes.

Pranjali Sharma

2023-05

Fastest service ever! We were in and out in 50 mins and we did not feel rushed at all! We had reservations but arrived about half hour early and they seated us right away. After ordering our food, we had just about made trips to the bathroom before the food showed up!We ordered the fried chicken and waffles, prosciutto Benedict, avocado toast and the Evangeline burger. Everything was really good!I would've liked the avocado toast to be a little bigger or come with a side to be more filling. The rye bread it came on was a little bit sweet and matched the greens, avocado and the egg. The egg comes runny Benedict style so if you don't like that, please tell your server to switch it. I should've but I had it any way!The chicken was crispy and came with gravy to accompany. The prosciutto Benedict was very good with the exception of quite a lot of kale which my friend doesn't like a lot. The burger was delicious but definitely the biggest of the plates. The fries that came with it were delicious, particularly with the rosemary and thyme.We also got the grapefruit mimosas which were well-made. All in all, a beautiful day to have brunch and we really liked our food. And of course, the service!

Mahtab Karimi

2023-09

We love coming to this charming patio restaurant every time we are in Napa valley. Extremely friendly staff, well priced and delicious food -not to mention great cocktails. I had the halibut and my husband had steak frites and both were amazing! We started with the peach appetizer and had a delicious panna cotta for dessert. Our favorite spot in Calistoga!

Fred Downey

2023-09

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Vera Mendes

2022-05

My first experience in a creole restaurant, I ended up feeling that I should have asked for some recommendations to have a more authentic experience. Generally, we had a great experience in the patio for dinner. The weather was brilliant. The waiter was very nice and attentious. My cocktail incognito felt amazing with some passion fruit. We had a great mix of flavours with our melon starter. I had a steak but asked for gratin potato instead of fries, which was really tasteful, the fish was also on point. In the end, I had an apple crisp which I thought that I was not going to finish but ended up finishing it as it was quite nice.

Jill Kobilka

2023-05

Wow! This was such an excellent experience! Some of the best food we've had in Napa in the month we've been here. We had the shrimp etouffee and braised lamb, which was better than the iterations of those dishes we had in New Orleans itself. It was a very cozy patio, which I bet would be fantastic for brunch.

Jessica Alba

2022-05

Delicious food, courteous and attentive staff, and a fun space for any size gathering. My steak (frites) was overcooked, and as soon as I let our fabulous waiter know he whisked it away and brought back a new plate within minutes. Overall a wonderful experience. If you're in to absinth, go all in with a pour and ice water drip. We've had our fair share of absinth over the years and this is the first time we had the pleasure of having it mixed in front of us. A moment to remember!

Nathan Shone

2024-04

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Kate L

2023-05

This was an extremely underwhelming experience. The ambiance was cute, but they stuck us in a corner on the patio that was a bit crunched for space and where the heat lamp was out. The baguette was not warm and was not at all notable - unlike the breads we had at nearby restaurants Lovina and Sam’s. The olives were too salty, the burger over cooked, and the fries boring. The service was unremarkable and their drink menu had no mocktails - when we asked for one they offered lemonade. My friend’s lamb and potatoes were super bland. I don’t think any of the food here would be offensive, but nothing at all that we tried was remotely exciting. I think if you’re going to have a menu full of classics, they need to be cooked to perfection. And this just didn’t hit the mark.

M V

2024-02

Utterly disappointed and will not be returning. My friends and I came in on a Friday night and had high hopes for the food especially with the positive reviews and the price point. Sadly, we left the place yearning for more. We ordered oysters as a start but we couldn't finish it. The taste and quality of the oysters were questionable to say the least and had informed our waitress. Our lackluster main entrees, shrimp etoufee and lamb shank, were mediocre at best. As we left the place, we grabbed dessert elsewhere to cleanse our palate.

Renee C

2024-04

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Abraham Ciokler

2023-05

Quick Summary: This restaurant is a bit of a mixed bag. The venue is beautiful and welcoming, but the food is inconsistent, which is unfortunate. Let me explain.We ordered the Fried brussel sprouts for a starter and entrees Roasted Mary's Chicken & the steak frites.The fried brussel sprouts were delicious! Plain and simple. They come with a side of lemon aoli, which I found to be an odd pairing as it tasted too acidic and the two didn't go together well with the buttery brussel sprouts in my opinion. I still recommend this one. Just ignore the aoli.The Roasted chicken was delicious as well! The chicken had great flavor and was very moist. It comes with mashed potatoes and carrots with a very savory sauce which goes perfectly with everything in the dish!The steak frites was a mess, however. The meat had absolutely no flavor, I suspect it wasn't seasoned at all. The sauce it comes with is chimichurri, which is an odd choice being a French restaurant. Unfortunately, the sauce was lacking salt and garlic. Also, this chimichurri was heavy on the oregano. I prefer no oregano or less oregano than parsley in the blend, since oregano is a much more aromatic herb. It was not a good chimichurri. The fries were dry and, again, tasteless. A bit stale too, like they had been made hours before we ordered them. They felt like the frozen kind. The microgreens didn't go with the dish. It just didn't blend well with other flavors. Everything just tasted bland and the Herby notes like oregano and microgreens stood out too much instead of the flavor of the steak. I don't recommend this dish!The service was good and the ambiance was welcoming, but unfortunately the menu felt like a gamble. You don't know which dish is going to be good, and which is going to be odd and tasteless. Too inconsistent. Also, the prices are fairly high for the amount of inconsistencies in the food, odd pairing of flavors and just underseasoned food. I do not recommend this place unless you already know which dishes are good and which are not.Lastly, this was my first time in the Napa region which is known for its wine and food, and this happened to be my first restaurant experience in the region. Needless to say I had high expectations and it's unfortunate it wasn't a great one.Parking: Free parking on the street.

Jewell Sanchez

2024-03

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Debra Avivi

2023-05

The cauliflower appetizer and beet appetizer were excellent. Ordered the risotto for the entree and it was absolutely tasteless. Almost thought there must have been a mistake in the kitchen and they missed the seasoning step.

Cz juarez

2023-05

Very nice outdoor seating. We went late for lunch but made in before the kitchen closed.Food is good. I really like the chilled cauliflower with herb buttermilk dressing.

Susie Song

2022-05

The entrees and drinks were really delicious and for that I'm glad I came.However when it came time for dessert it took 30 minutes to come out while we sat at the table with no drinks or food left, and nobody coming to check on us. When it came out, the apple tarte still had the produce sticker in it. I guess that's how you know it's fresh? Still feels dirty they didn't remove the sticker when (hopefully) washing the apples and it made its way to my table.The baguette appetizer was also really hard, as well as the butter making it impossible to spread.

Jordan Mazuranic

2024-04

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Richard Padilla

2023-05

Evangeline is a classic French Bistro where you will find all the staples: from Chicken & Waffles to French Onion Soup. All of the menus (Brunch, Lunch, Dinner) feature dishes you would definitely expect at a French Bistro restaurant, but I did find the Brunch menu to be a bit lacking when it came to starters and cocktails. Regardless of the small variety, I would highly recommend the Grapefruit Paloma which is a perfect way to quench your thirst in the Calistoga heat. I do have to note that the prices for some of the dishes are not competitive when looking at some other similar restaurants in the surrounding area. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor area that is perfect for any occasion; just fair warning - there is a good amount of flies and bees around so if you are allergic/scared, then I would definitely recommend sitting inside. This is definitely one of the better restaurants in downtown Calistoga.

Josué Guerra

2024-03

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Patricia Julber

2023-11

I had high hopes for this place. Unfortunately the food was just ok.The Scallop risotto was good, but had red peppers that were not disclosed and one of our party has a severe allergy to them. When mentioned to the staff, he was defensive about it, rather being curious and ready to learn. I haven't been to a restaurant in recent years that hasn't asked about allergies.This was disappointing.The food came quickly, though.

Denitra Flowers

2022-05

The customer service was excellent. I didn't sit down and order, I ordered mine to go. I ordered the salmon. The crispy top on the salmon was delicious and the salmon was not overcooked or dry. The sauce that came with the salmon set it off! The crispy Brussel sprouts were also a nice side dish to compliment the salmon (the Brussel sprouts were enough to share with two people). The salmon itself comes with a salad-- it was very delicious.

Uncommon One

2024-03

The steak frites were a fail. Though cooked medium rare, the table still shook when I cut it into smaller pieces. The fries are supposed to be thin and crispy. They were closer to something you would get from Burger King. The fish was overcooked. I attempted to flake off a piece, and it was hard on the ends. The appetizers and desserts were all amazing though.

Macy Y

2022-05

We dined here as newly weds the evening after our elopement wedding.The staff was so thoughtful and gifted us a drink.I loved the outdoor seating - it was spaced out so you felt that you could have private conversations and you felt safe. there were cute patio lights and heaters to keep you warm.We got the steak and the burger. It was alright. The food came really quickly.

Xici Zhu

2023-12

one of the worst meals I’ve had in Napa. For starters, all of the food (we ordered 4 apps, 2 mains) were extremely over-salted. Secondly, the quality of the seafood is questionable, the shrimp in the shrimp cocktail were not fresh at all. I’ve had better airport lounge shrimp cocktail than this. additionally the diet coke was flat…I’m not giving one star because our server was very attentive and kept asking us how the food was. I found it hard to tell her how horrible the food was because it’s not her fault…Avoid this place at all cost y’all

Kaite Mccoy

2022-05

Exceptional service!Every single member of the staff went above and beyond. I visited California from Ohio for a short, 24-hour trip. Initially, I came here for lunch and because their service was so great, I came back for dinner!Food A+Service A++++Friendly Advice… Make a reservation if you wish to utilize the outdoor patio seating.

Jennifer O'Donnell

2022-05

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Jas Rod

2021-05

Calistoga is full of wonderful places and this is one of them. This restaurant is absolutely beautiful and perfect place for a romantic dinner within a mile or walking distance from the nearby Inns. The staff are always on top of everything with excellent customer service. The aged steak I ordered was way better than expected. If I start dating this place will be on my list lol.

adam bratland

2023-05

People are incredibly friendly and polite. The food and drinks are delicious. My wife had the king salmon and I had the pork shoulder. We had a grilled avocado on bread for an appetizer that was OK. The patio is very private and there is a ton of jasmine growing in the trellis which makes everything smell wonderful.Parking: Plenty of places to park along the streetWheelchair accessibility: It's all one level and plenty of room to navigate a wheelchair.

Ivica Ristovski

2019-05

Just an average place. Look for a different place. There are many much better places out there. The first and most important thing about this restaurant. They sell a $75 steak special, and they are serving it with french fries. When asked if you could substitute for something else.... the answer is no. The chef paired it with french fries, so it can't be substituted. The chef needs to realize that people that drink 200...300 dollar wine don't want french fries. They want a sophisticated meal. The duck confit with prunes was about 4 stars, so it was good. The zucchini squash mixture with the burrata was terrible. The burrata itself was good. They charged me 20 dollars for corkage after the waiter snapped the cork in half.... had to "salvage" the wine... and we had to drink $250 dollar bottle of vino with cork floating in it. Overall, the place is close to 2... but i will give them 3 to be nice.

Lupita P.v.

2022-05

First time here n first spot we eat at. Somewhat pricy. Limited menu/selection. My shrimp Louis was pretty delicious and so was my sangria. Very friendly staff n low key.