JLK Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 My parents are attending a wedding at Meadowood in Napa in September. I could really use any non-fancy pants restaurant suggestions you might be able to share. They just prefer simple food done well. Cost isn't really an option (although some moderately-priced suggestions would be welcome), but I really want them to enjoy this experience and not walk into every restaurant feeling intimidated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Here are a couple of places that they might enjoy: Up the road from Napa in St. Helena: Market -- Good food in a relaxed place. Taylor's [became Gott's Roadside in Mar, 2010] -- Great tuna burger and they have a decent wine list. In Napa: ZuZu -- Tapas with foods from Spain, Portugal, and the Mediterranean region. Celadon Pearl [closed Dec 31, 2014] -- I did not get a chance to dine here, but it was very highly recommended by many different people on my last trip out there. In Yountville: Bistro Jeanty -- French bistro food. The steak tartar is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I'd second Market as being just what you say you're looking for. The "Champagne" battered fish and chips and the "Very Adult Macaroni and Cheese" were both as good as I've ever had. Taylor's was fun - a roadside stand with picnic tables serving some food that you would expect from a roadside stand (burgers, hot dogs, shakes) and some you wouldn't (the tuna burger MDT mentioned, for example). But my usual word of warning - don't go in the late afternoon if you have an evening reservation at the French Laundry. It took me four courses into my evening meal to get over the effects of the chili dog I had. --- John Ash & Co. (crackers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissCindy Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 My last trip there I enjoyed Pilar in Napa and Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen in St. Helena. Cindy's, in particular, has a very laid back, welcoming vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 You're a wonderful, helpful bunch. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camille-Beau Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 My parents are attending a wedding at Meadowood in Napa in September. I could really use any non-fancy pants restaurant suggestions you might be able to share. They just prefer simple food done well. Cost isn't really an option (although some moderately-priced suggestions would be welcome), but I really want them to enjoy this experience and not walk into every restaurant feeling intimidated. I highly recommend Martini House in St. Helena. Really excellent food with an open kitchen along the back wall. Very nice bar downstairs. They had a great sommelier, but he zipped off to the French Laundry (who can blame him?) http://www.martinihouse.com/ Another great option would be Terra, also in St. Helena. Check out the sites for more information: http://www.terrarestaurant.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineitup Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I'll second the Market suggestion in St. Helena. FWIW, I always found the wineries in Sonoma, much "friendlier" than most of the ones in Napa and usually less crowded as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 "Napa Destination Restaurant Meadowood [3 Michelin Stars] Lost in Glass Fire" by Dustin Gardiner on sfchronicle.com "Meadowood Restaurant Sustains Damage from Glass Fire" by Tessa McLean on sfgate.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 9 hours ago, DonRocks said: "Napa Destination Restaurant Meadowood [3 Michelin Stars] Lost in Glass Fire" by Dustin Gardiner on sfchronicle.com "Meadowood Restaurant Sustains Damage from Glass Fire" by Tessa McLean on sfgate.com This is a tragedy, to be sure. I'm sure they'll recover the insurance and rebuild, but there will be a lot of heartache until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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