This is such an awesome restaurant! Every dish was fresh and delicious, with a great local touch and farm-to-table style (the waiter said they have a farm not far from here).
We ordered the raw vegetables, chuck eye steak, trout, and milk soft serve. Everything is a perfect, but if I had to pick one, the raw vegetable is a must try! It might look plain, but it was so fresh and the soy dip really surprised me!
Though they have a limited menu, every item on there is truly fantastic and delicious. Spacious seating and great bar area, summers definitely outdoor is great. The bar is awesome, great selection of top shelf booze. The beef tartare, half chicken, and grilled mushrooms are amazing. Expect $75 a person minimum if you like to order different things and have a drink or two.
Jazz Rock Fusion & Synthesizer Music
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If I could give 7 stars, I would definitely do so for this upper crust eatery. I had the trout with a side of rice. I also had sourdough 🍞 bread that the starter was 45 years old. It was divine. Now first off every dish was nigh unto perfect. All of us enjoyed everything. The only downside was my waiter never refreshed my tea but we still tipped him very well. Be prepared to spend at least $25 even for a cheeseburger 🍔 and fries. A steak will set you back over 4 times that. Nonetheless, you're in Napa Valley country -- wine tasting, touring and shopping. So, a nicer restaurant like this is expected to be exactly as it is -- an unforgettably wonderful experience. Highly recommended.
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Rustic charm meets elevated ambiance!
A great experience where you are seated in a great room with an open fire kitchen in the back! The simplicity of the menu is paired perfectly with bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
We started with a “no” espresso martini that set the stage for what was to come!
Added the 35 year old sourdough bread starter with a 2 week churned butter that was OH Sooooo Delicious!!!! It’s a must when you come here!
The beet salad was next! So fresh!!! The greens mixed with the reds from the beet made this a beautiful salad! The pomegranate seeds added an extra layer of flavor and overall provided a good balance of texture and taste!
We then had to get the cheeseburger, which they are famous for- and I’m so glad we did! Perfectly cooked and balanced on a soft bun with the cheese that was infused with peppers, that added a crunch and flavorful kick! The fries that accompanied the burger could have been its own meal! Super long and full, crispy and soft all at the same time!! Probably the BEST fries I’ve ever had! (If you’re not super hungry, this could be shared amongst 2 people)
And we ended the meal with their Eton- which at first glance didn’t look so appealing but the flavors more than made up for the lack beauty!! Soft and creamy with a sweet sour punch with all the flavors of fall!! It was a unique dessert that I’ve never had before but am very pleased to have had it!
Overall a great restaurant that lives up to its reputation- great atmosphere and amazing food!! Add this to your list!
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I had an absolutely delightful dining experience at Charter Oak Restaurant. From the moment I entered through the charming entrance, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The service was exceptional, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who made sure our evening was perfect.
The food was a culinary journey of flavors. Each dish was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The savory dishes were well-balanced, and the succulent flavors had me savoring every bite. It was evident that high-quality ingredients were used, and the chef's mastery in combining them was impeccable.
Highly recommend: The Drilled Barhi Dates, Red Kuri Squash, McFarland Trout; Side: Hinona Labu Turnips, Oyster Mushrooms, Grilled Giardiniera, and Grilled Steamed California Grown Komachi Rice. Save tool for dessert—I’m not a dessert person but the Jersey Cows Milk Soft Serve is a must! It taste like childhood, a reminiscing taste of coco puffs cereal milk!
I do regret not ordering the Kaluga Hybrid Caviar, coal roasted onion crème fraîche + house made ruffles!
Although I don't drink alcohol, I didn't miss out on the fun, thanks to their delicious mocktails. The mocktail I had was a refreshing blend of flavors that paired wonderfully with my meal, making it a memorable part of the dining experience.
Charter Oak Restaurant truly impressed me with their dedication to providing a fantastic dining experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for delectable food with service that goes above and beyond.
This place is sensational! We were an hour early but the hostess still sat us. Our waitress (Ruby, I think) was so sweet and attentive. She had great recommendations, we enjoyed our meal immensely! The bread is UNREAL, what dreams are made of. We also had steak, seasonal veggies with dip and fries. Everything was superb! The ambiance is so cool, it’s moody but approachable. Perfect for a special occasion. We would come back in a heartbeat, highly recommend!
We love this place! Decor is so intentionally designed, playlist so unique and on point (if you don't like loudish, relevant music it may not be your spot), the veggies with soy dip, the wings, the burger are always a must for us.....the house made bread. They have such great seating options at their bar with well thought out seating for a four top. Andrew, at the bar, is always so gracious, humble and informed. Always the perfect lunch for us and we are looking forward to when we can do a dinner there too. Thank you guys for doing everything so well and with thought and purpose.
Enjoyed a beautiful night here with my wife … the veggie is picked from its own yard, so fresh and crunchy. Of course its steak and wines are memorable, esp Red Rock Terrace
Recommend first timers to try it out
I have to write unequivocally - amazing... and that word belongs to the place, the service and the great culinary experience that I had the honor to experience in your wonderful restaurant... I owe you a big thank you and I absolutely recommend it. I search in vain in my memory when and where I ate such a good meal ... wonderful....
Really enjoyed the “library” vibe here. Great date spot for dinner. Unfortunately our waitress wasn’t great and hoped the food would make up for it but it didn’t. The Ceasar salad with the miso dressing and roasted corn 10/10. My steak was supposed to be well done and was bleeding. And bread was extra. Disappointed in that but it’s okay enjoyed the experience overall.
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