15 Best Vegan Restaurants in Calistoga

“My wife and I visited for lunch on a weekday. It was a peaceful, relaxing time to dine, as the restaurant was not too crowded. While many guests were enjoying the beautiful weather on the patio, we opted for the bright, comfortable indoor seating.
​The Food:
​Shrimp Cocktail: Very well prepared and delicious.
​Caesar Salad with Fried Chicken: A unique twist that is highly recommended.
​Black Cod Rice Bowl: Excellent flavor; my wife thoroughly enjoyed it.
​Service:
The staff were incredibly polite and attentive throughout our meal.
​Verdict:
A fantastic Michelin-rated spot. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Calistoga!“

“They aren't kidding that this is a "local favorite". Everything we ordered was delicious and they were quite accommodating about me bringing my own, local wine. They also have an impressive business model worthy of support! I'm going back here next week! <3“

“Amazing service and great food! We felt very welcomed and appreciated“

“Today, I visited the local ice cream shop in the afternoon with my sister. The staff were very friendly and offered us samples, including a delicious matcha flavor that has the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend getting the strawberry and pistachio flavors together with their homemade waffle cone. A must when visiting Calistoga!🍦“

“The food was amazing. We got a variety of items and everything was sooo good. However, the server had a bit of an attitude which tainted the experience, which was supposed to be a celebratory meal for our group.“

“Tasty food, good drinks, very nice staff“

“We had a wonderful dinner there. Great menu, good wine selection, wonderful service. We shared arancini balls for an appetizer, a fantastic Napa salad with candied walnuts, apples and blue cheese, and then a Thai chicken pizza. We would get each one of these items a second time! It is our understanding they reopened with a new menu in March 2025. We were here in June and the menu is great. Definitely would recommend Palisades Eatery.“

“I definitely recommend coming here for lunch or dinner. The food was so delicious and everyone was so friendly and kind it was such a joyous experience. I ordered the basil chicken and it's some of the best basil chicken I have ever had. I like it really spicy and it was definitely on point. Do yourself a favor and enjoy the food here as I did.“

“When we come to Calistoga, we always stop here. The food is good, the atmosphere is great. We love that they have live music. When we were there, there was an excellent jazz guitarist.

I had a smoked salmon sandwich with salad and my husband had a burger and fries.

The beer selection is wide, and we're always able to find something we like.“

“Delicious Chinese food! I had the crispy ginger chicken. I loved that it was not super breaded but you can actually taste the chicken. We ordered pork potstickers, fried rice and Szechuan pork and it was all fabulous. Service was prompt and servers were very kind. Great place!“

“Best food, best Martinis and Chad is the very best bartender in the land! Plus a goat visits sometimes. 🐐“

“Excellent food and service!“

“Story time- Long ago, in the tiny town of Guerneville, there was an ice cream parlor tucked inside an old bank building. It was there that I experienced one of my all-time favorite dessert collaborations: ice cream paired with pies from Chile Pies Baking Company. You'd walk in, choose your slice, top it with the perfect scoop, and live your best à la mode life. It was summer magic.

Then Chile Pies took over the restaurant space at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, and my pie × ice cream era ended.

I've been following House of Better for a while, but it took an absolutely INSANE promotion to get me through the doors: dine at the property and receive a free midweek pool pass to the resort. The hotel may not have loved that deal... but I certainly did. (I went twice.)

First Visit

- Salsa tasting flight ($14): Really good, creative variety, but not enough chips at first. Thankfully, they happily refilled the basket.

- Kale & Maitake Omelet ($19): Recommended as a staff favorite. Unfortunately, we wouldn't order this again. It was surprisingly flavorless, and the accompanying salad felt like an afterthought. If you're here focused on health and wellness, you might love this.

- Slice of signature apple & green chile pie ($8): I wanted nostalgia. Sadly, it didn't transport me back.

- Green chile stew, veggie style ($10/cup): My friend loved this.

- Red chile chicken posole ($10/cup): So good I considered ordering it again on my second visit.

Second Visit

- Crispy taco plate ($25): A ton of food and genuinely great value, grilled chicken. Super satisfying.

- Arnold Palmer ($5): Simple, refreshing, perfect poolside energy.

What I love about House of Better is the format: order at the counter, grab your number, settle in. It's easy, casual, and especially ideal for groups.

You do not have to be a hotel guest to eat here. And if you're eyeing pool or spa access without booking a stay, check out ResortPass.“

“Great service, great goody“

“great mushroom n apple sausage pizzas and staff“