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Restaurant Reviews for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery reservations Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

1250 Lincoln Ave
Calistoga, CA 94515

The Calistoga Inn is located at the northern tip of the Napa Valley and has an eighteen room European-style hotel, full-service restaurant with two bars, vintage dining room with outdoor patio & beer garden. The Inn is a local favorite and offers live jazz nightly on the patio (seasonal only) & features dance bands in the pub on weekends. The Calistoga Inn is also home to the Napa Valley Brewing Company, which was one of California's first micro-breweries. It's a one-stop-shop for good food, drinks, entertainment & fun. Reservations are recommended. Visit www.calistogainn.com for more info.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: Cedar St.
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 3.9 out of 5 (58 Reviews)
Food 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.9 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • romantic (23)
  • special occasion (20)
  • neighborhood gem (19)
  • fit for foodies (18)
  • great for outdoor dining (16)
  • notable wine list (15)
  • good for groups (12)
  • great for lunch (10)
  • hot spot (10)
  • vibrant bar scene (10)
  • great for brunch (7)

Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery Reviews List
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"This is more than just a typical Brewery. The restaurant is divided into two parts, one side is a very romantically lit, warm colored, nice looking restaurant. The other side is an older, mostly locals, loud, fun bar. Both sides have the same menu and the food is very good as well as the service. Due to the time of season, naturally the patio was closed. However, it looks like a great spot to have an evening dinner during the beautiful Calistoga summer. Moderately priced between $15 and $30 dollars a plate. And, the beer's pretty good as well!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/12/2010)
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Review 2 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The Calistoga Inn is absolutely the best place for outdoor dining in the city of Calistoga!"

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/07/2010
(review submitted 03/11/2010)
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Review 3 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"They had a special Prix-fixe Mardi-gras menu - there were only three things on it. Food was good, but I prefer more of a choice."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/16/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 4 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I love this place! It's always a sure thing, every time I've dined here the food has been fabulous and great service! My friend and I visit Calistoga every year to celebrate our birthdays and have eaten at the Calistoga Inn a few times and keep coming back. I can't recall how long this restaurant has been around but you will not be disappointed!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 5 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Very good and attentive service. The breakfaast and lunch is very good. They serve lemon flavored water that is quite declicious. The outdoor dining area is quite nice. Calistoga is a small town so this is walkable to the entire downtown area."

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 6 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Very good. The chef is amazing. The paella is to die for. Everything on the menu is a slam dunk."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/17/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 7 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food, beer and service was great. We would go back again."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 8 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We had a wonderful time, the server was excellent and very friendly, food tasted great and was served in a timely manner. Next time we are in Calistoga, we will stay at the hotel too!
Rob and Edith"

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 9 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I took my mother and her friend for lunch on a saturday. The decor is old fashioned farmhouse; cute, though the chairs are hard wood and could use a little cushion if you are going to sit and stay awhile. I had a delicious red ale that went well with the rich sauce the clams and mussels came in, a tomato base with an unusual texture sausage, like it had very little or no fat in it. The ham panini was delicious, although the cheese didn't quite melt all the way. It came with a mixed greens salad with a nice tart pear vinegret dressing that i found very creative. The salmon my mom had was grilled nicely and tasted good. The only disappointment was the egg dish our friend had. Her overall complaint was that it was too dry. I would come again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 10 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"My husband and I have been to the Inn twice before and really liked it. However, this time was not as good.I could tell that the Inn was probably suffering due to the recession because they were out of Espresso! Who is out of espresso? I ordered the Ribeye steak plate and I will tell you that the ribeye was the chewiest piece of meat that I have ever eaten and I know my ribeyes! This meat was definitly not Prime meat! Overall I was so disappointed."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 11 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My wife said that the duck breast was so delicious it would be a meal she would definitely remember! I had a rib-eye which was superb. The wine list was amply varied and our selections by the glass were very balanced for our meals. The mixed greens salads were yummy with golden balsamic and various dried fruits embedded. We shared a flavorful chocolate mousse for dessert because we were both pretty full from the meal portions. All-in-all, a very enjoyable meal!"

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/08/2010
(review submitted 01/10/2010)
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Review 12 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This was our second experience at the Calistoga Inn and Brewery. We've eaten on their outdoor patio that has a lovely view of the Napa River. That is always very pleasant.
This New Year's Eve dinner was indoors and was delightful. The room we ate in was lit by candlelight;decorated for Christmas and lovely. They have several rooms to seat diners and that allows them to space tables well, so you don't feel crowded. The moderately priced special menu offered a three courses with lots of choices and the food was excellent. The waiter was attentive but not intrusive and friendly but not your new best friend. The wine list is extensive and they offer their own beer as well. We will definately return and recommend it to our friends"

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/07/2010)
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Review 13 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"we were there for new year's eve, the food was very good but nothing out of the ordinary. we were disappointed in our waiters lack of knowledge of wine, when asked for a recommendation he did not have much to say. We were disappointed as the new years eve live music never showed up it was that was one of the reasons we picked the establishment"

Special Features: romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 14 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"the paela was excellent; everything else was ordinary, except for the lamb shank which was fatty"

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 15 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The Calistoga Inn was a lovely and sparkly restaurant to enjoy our after Christmas birthday dinner. The dining room was not crowded and therefore quiet. The ambiance is charming and I might add, the chairs very comfortable. As a treat, we three ordered the rib eye steak - alas, it was stringy tough and difficult to cut -- a disappointment. We felt the hostess/wait staff were second string. We have many times enjoyed the Calistoga Inn in the past -- love the summer patio dining - and usually very much like the food. We will return."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/26/2009
(review submitted 12/30/2009)
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Review 16 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We had Christmas dinner at the Calistoga Inn Restaurant and overall it was a great place - with candle light dining for the holiday meal and very friendly wait staff. We'd looked at the menu on-line and thought there were some good looking choices. The special menu for the holiday meal had a little less choice, but the prices were also a little cheaper - all in all a good tradeoff.

Our only real complaint was that I ordered a medium rare prime rib and when it arrived at the table it showed no sign of even pink meat - the color varied from tan to brown. When I pointed this out, our waitress took it back and returned with a piece that was much more to my liking, and the kitchen had made it a bigger cut-hard to finish it all but I manag"

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/25/2009
(review submitted 12/29/2009)
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Review 17 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"This restaurant turned out to be a gem. It had been described as "funky" and "rustic" on one website, but we found the ambiance to be very cozy. We were there the day after Christmas and enjoyed the Christmas decor. The service was great and we all enjoyed what we had ordered for our lunch. The food was delicious and the serving size was ample. We will definitely go there again."

Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/26/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 18 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Food and beverage were overpriced and soup and salad were ala carte. The quality of the prime rib was not so prime. Excellent service."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/25/2009
(review submitted 12/27/2009)
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Review 19 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Excellent Christmas Evening experience. There was a great selection on the menu. The atmosphere was perfect. My lamb shank was delicious!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/25/2009
(review submitted 12/27/2009)
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Review 20 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Thanksgiving for a non-turkey lover is always a challenge. Calistoga Inn R &R offered several main entrees to select from including the wonderful Filet Mignon that was perfectly prepared. My guest enjoyed his Turkey that was moist and favorful. The accompaniments were in perfect portions, allowing one to enjoy the holiday traditons, including stuffing, mash potatoes and cranberry relish. One of the most memorable was the parmessian onions. Think of creamy scalloped potatoes replaced by sweet onions. It was extremly rich, creamy and delectable. The cranberry and orange relish was a true delight as well. The lighting was soft and families and couples were abound enjoying a wonderful holiday without havin to contend with dishes after."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/26/2009
(review submitted 12/13/2009)
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Review 21 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Second year in a row for Thanksgiving Dinner. Absolutely delicious. Great environment and just an excellent place overall...."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/26/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 22 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Service was very good; waiters were attentive and responsive."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/26/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 23 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We had Thanksgivng dinner and the menu was wonderful. Will return to experience the regular menu"

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/26/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 24 for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"this was the perfect place for our first trip post wedding, it was romantic, intimate and we really felt pampered by our waitress. lovely, and we will return as it is our favorite place in Calistoga now! highly recommend!"

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/28/2009
(review submitted 12/01/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery Based on the average of (34) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)
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