I booked The Grove at Copia for Dinner, excited to take my Wife there for Valentine's after enjoying a Wonderful Brunch on the Hornblower in San Francisco.... My Booking was at 5pm, we finished the 4 Course Prix Fix, a little before 7pm..... I must say, I was extremely Dissatisfied. The wait time didn't bother much, as it was expected... But from 5pm - 6pm the restaurant wasn't very busy, and they only had a 4 Course Menu.... They had an Oyster Carbonara that was extremely bland... I let them know, and a Sous Chef came out to ask about the issue. I explained, and told him he should try it before serving more guests.... And then our main courses came out quite a while later. I ordered Antelope medium rare, but it came out medium, and was also extremely bland.. Also my wife ordered chicken fried quail, and it was also bland.... I informed Ben, the Manager on duty of my dissatisfaction with the dishes. And that I would probably never eat at Copia again. I explained that I wanted to just inform them so that they can adjust the dishes for the next guests.. Honestly, I expected them to remake my dishes the way they should have been. For $120 per person for a 4 Course Meal, No Dish had a Wow Factor. Very Disappointing. I Highly DO NOT recommend wasting your time at this place. I paid for my full meal, plus a 20% Gratuity... But I will Never Eat here again... I Highly Recommend going to, The Rutherford Grill, Coles Chophouse, The Waterfront...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Madison Dwyer
I am so disappointed in my experience eating at The Grove. My partner and I went for Valentine’s Day and it was a complete disaster. Because of the holiday we kept trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, but by the end of the night we didn’t finish our food, and left hungry and upset.
We were sat about 10 minutes after our reservation time, and by no fault of the staff we were sat next to a couple that had an extremely bright ring light out and were recording for their entire dinner and not once were they asked to put it away.
Our first course came out quickly, which tasted fine. The crab cakes came next and they were overdone on the outside and still kind of raw inside, but the flavor was there. Then we waited about 30 minutes for basically cold pasta dishes that lacked any flavor at all, not to mention I think I was served the wrong wine but our waitress was never at our table long enough for me to ask. Then we had to wait even longer for our entrees, our reservation was for 7:15 and we didn’t get our entrees till about 9:00! My partner was able to eat her scallops but my quail was completely inedible. The quail was burnt and served with this god awful sauce and the dish tasted like there was not a lick of salt, which means no real flavor at all. The desserts were freezer burnt and hard so we didn’t get past a bite.
I didn't eat my entree and we didn’t eat our desserts, we paid over $240 with the “discount” they provided and we were still starving after. On top of allllllll that, it made me sick!!! On the drive home my stomach was killing me and it kept me up all night and it’s still bothering me as I write this the next morning.
We were so excited for this experience and I cannot believe how god awful it was. Not one real apology for the service or the food, save your time and money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dave Wu
The best restaurant in Napa period. Excellent textbook cooking and service, incredible attitude and skills!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawna
Our food was not good. My pasta was cold and had no flavor. It was very disappointing as I've had good food there before. Therefore, the prefix value was not there for me because the food was not good. My guest didn't like her food either and my husband thought his food was pretty mediocre. You guys need to step it up.
Matthew
Or experience at the Grove at Copia for Napa Restaurant Week was excellent. The date we chose happened to be very quiet, with very few diners present, so we got a lot of attention from the servers. Our server, Claudia, was very personable and friendly. Both servers that helped us were fascinated by the stuffed animal my wife brought with her and I think we made a true connection with them. The food was excellent, as expected. My wife was especially happy with her dungeness crab bucatini and we both loved the pistachio namelake torte for dessert. Overall, it was a very positive experience and we are sure to come back again many times.
Hana
Food was decent but truly the worst service I have ever experienced at a nice establishment! We had a reservation but still waited over 30 minutes to be sat. We waited another 15 before our order was taken. They also entirely forgot a dish we had ordered and had to ask them to bring it out. However, the server was very kind and ended up bringing us some free appetizers and comped the forgotten dish.
Charmiene
We went for restaurant month so price is good to taste the food. The beets in ricotta is very good. The pasta is good too but i wish theres an option to have a bit more for our male companions. The pistachio dessert is good too. Hopefully they add the beets on their regular menu. Our server was nice but it feels like we got neglected compared to other people who came at the same time.
Jeremy
The food was amazing- we had the 3 course menu during restaurant month and every course was delicious and the service was fantastic- everyone there was attentive and friendly.
Monte
Our experience for dinner, was delicious and we really enjoyed our server. She was professional, relaxed and so accommodating. The employee also recommended for us to go and visit the museum and enjoy the space. It was beautiful to see such an amazing collection. I am looking forward to our next visit.
Holly
We were there around 6 pm. It was restaurant week. Sadly, they were out of beets for the ricotta and beet salad which was one of only two options for the salad course. I was disappointed that they had not substituted another item. The food we did have was excellent.
The Grove has become a tradition for our family, and for good reason. We've been coming here annually to celebrate family birthdays, and it never disappoints. One of the things we love most is that the menu is always changing, which keeps the experience fresh and exciting every time we visit. The quality of the ingredients truly stands out. The fresh vegetables and fruits bring so much joy to the table, and every entrée we've tried has been absolutely delicious. We've made it a point to taste nearly everything on the menu, from the comforting classics like eggs, sausage, bacon, and potatoes to standout dishes like the fried chicken sandwich, sourdough pancakes, shrimp and grits, and the pork sandwich—each one consistently well-prepared and full of flavor. A special highlight for us is the beignets. My daughter is completely in love with them, and honestly, they're unforgettable—light, fluffy, and simply to die for. The Grove isn't just a place to eat; it's a place where memories are made. If you're looking for incredible food made with fresh ingredients and a menu that keeps you coming back year after year, this spot is a must in Napa.
Farah
Food was mediocre, took a long time and wasn't warm. We had the pre fixe menu, so should have been easy.
Lesley Schmidt
Wonderful experience! We really lucked out in finding this place when looking for a new years option. Our server, Andrea, was lovely, engaging, and attentive. The food was both unique and exceptional. The wine pairings were spot on. Altogether fabulous experience. Will absolutely come back on my next trip to Napa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcy Crosley
The overall experience was amazing! My food and service was amazing! I went there for Birthday ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jane
The food is exceptional! Very inventive and creative, beautifully prepared and professionally served. Our server was incredibly well-informed and friendly, and helped make the evening even more enjoyable. Definitely recommend it !
I booked The Grove at Copia for Dinner, excited to take my Wife there for Valentine's after enjoying a Wonderful Brunch on the Hornblower in San Francisco....
My Booking was at 5pm, we finished the 4 Course Prix Fix, a little before 7pm.....
I must say, I was extremely Dissatisfied. The wait time didn't bother much, as it was expected...
But from 5pm - 6pm the restaurant wasn't very busy, and they only had a 4 Course Menu....
They had an Oyster Carbonara that was extremely bland... I let them know, and a Sous Chef came out to ask about the issue. I explained, and told him he should try it before serving more guests....
And then our main courses came out quite a while later. I ordered Antelope medium rare, but it came out medium, and was also extremely bland..
Also my wife ordered chicken fried quail, and it was also bland....
I informed Ben, the Manager on duty of my dissatisfaction with the dishes. And that I would probably never eat at Copia again.
I explained that I wanted to just inform them so that they can adjust the dishes for the next guests..
Honestly, I expected them to remake my dishes the way they should have been.
For $120 per person for a 4 Course Meal, No Dish had a Wow Factor. Very Disappointing.
I Highly DO NOT recommend wasting your time at this place.
I paid for my full meal, plus a 20% Gratuity...
But I will Never Eat here again...
I Highly Recommend going to, The Rutherford Grill, Coles Chophouse, The Waterfront...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
I am so disappointed in my experience eating at The Grove. My partner and I went for Valentine’s Day and it was a complete disaster. Because of the holiday we kept trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, but by the end of the night we didn’t finish our food, and left hungry and upset.
We were sat about 10 minutes after our reservation time, and by no fault of the staff we were sat next to a couple that had an extremely bright ring light out and were recording for their entire dinner and not once were they asked to put it away.
Our first course came out quickly, which tasted fine. The crab cakes came next and they were overdone on the outside and still kind of raw inside, but the flavor was there. Then we waited about 30 minutes for basically cold pasta dishes that lacked any flavor at all, not to mention I think I was served the wrong wine but our waitress was never at our table long enough for me to ask. Then we had to wait even longer for our entrees, our reservation was for 7:15 and we didn’t get our entrees till about 9:00! My partner was able to eat her scallops but my quail was completely inedible. The quail was burnt and served with this god awful sauce and the dish tasted like there was not a lick of salt, which means no real flavor at all. The desserts were freezer burnt and hard so we didn’t get past a bite.
I didn't eat my entree and we didn’t eat our desserts, we paid over $240 with the “discount” they provided and we were still starving after. On top of allllllll that, it made me sick!!! On the drive home my stomach was killing me and it kept me up all night and it’s still bothering me as I write this the next morning.
We were so excited for this experience and I cannot believe how god awful it was. Not one real apology for the service or the food, save your time and money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The best restaurant in Napa period. Excellent textbook cooking and service, incredible attitude and skills!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our food was not good. My pasta was cold and had no flavor. It was very disappointing as I've had good food there before. Therefore, the prefix value was not there for me because the food was not good. My guest didn't like her food either and my husband thought his food was pretty mediocre. You guys need to step it up.
Or experience at the Grove at Copia for Napa Restaurant Week was excellent. The date we chose happened to be very quiet, with very few diners present, so we got a lot of attention from the servers. Our server, Claudia, was very personable and friendly. Both servers that helped us were fascinated by the stuffed animal my wife brought with her and I think we made a true connection with them. The food was excellent, as expected. My wife was especially happy with her dungeness crab bucatini and we both loved the pistachio namelake torte for dessert. Overall, it was a very positive experience and we are sure to come back again many times.
Food was decent but truly the worst service I have ever experienced at a nice establishment! We had a reservation but still waited over 30 minutes to be sat. We waited another 15 before our order was taken. They also entirely forgot a dish we had ordered and had to ask them to bring it out. However, the server was very kind and ended up bringing us some free appetizers and comped the forgotten dish.
We went for restaurant month so price is good to taste the food. The beets in ricotta is very good. The pasta is good too but i wish theres an option to have a bit more for our male companions. The pistachio dessert is good too. Hopefully they add the beets on their regular menu. Our server was nice but it feels like we got neglected compared to other people who came at the same time.
The food was amazing- we had the 3 course menu during restaurant month and every course was delicious and the service was fantastic- everyone there was attentive and friendly.
Our experience for dinner, was delicious and we really enjoyed our server. She was professional, relaxed and so accommodating. The employee also recommended for us to go and visit the museum and enjoy the space. It was beautiful to see such an amazing collection. I am looking forward to our next visit.
We were there around 6 pm. It was restaurant week. Sadly, they were out of beets for the ricotta and beet salad which was one of only two options for the salad course. I was disappointed that they had not substituted another item. The food we did have was excellent.
Restaurantji Recommends
The Grove has become a tradition for our family, and for good reason. We've been coming here annually to celebrate family birthdays, and it never disappoints. One of the things we love most is that the menu is always changing, which keeps the experience fresh and exciting every time we visit. The quality of the ingredients truly stands out. The fresh vegetables and fruits bring so much joy to the table, and every entrée we've tried has been absolutely delicious. We've made it a point to taste nearly everything on the menu, from the comforting classics like eggs, sausage, bacon, and potatoes to standout dishes like the fried chicken sandwich, sourdough pancakes, shrimp and grits, and the pork sandwich—each one consistently well-prepared and full of flavor. A special highlight for us is the beignets. My daughter is completely in love with them, and honestly, they're unforgettable—light, fluffy, and simply to die for. The Grove isn't just a place to eat; it's a place where memories are made. If you're looking for incredible food made with fresh ingredients and a menu that keeps you coming back year after year, this spot is a must in Napa.
Food was mediocre, took a long time and wasn't warm. We had the pre fixe menu, so should have been easy.
Wonderful experience! We really lucked out in finding this place when looking for a new years option. Our server, Andrea, was lovely, engaging, and attentive. The food was both unique and exceptional. The wine pairings were spot on. Altogether fabulous experience. Will absolutely come back on my next trip to Napa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The overall experience was amazing! My food and service was amazing! I went there for Birthday ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is exceptional! Very inventive and creative, beautifully prepared and professionally served. Our server was incredibly well-informed and friendly, and helped make the evening even more enjoyable. Definitely recommend it !
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