5 Best Steakhouses in Napa

“This is the best steakhouse in Napa and it's not even close. You'll love the courteous staff service. The ambiance is amazing. I came during dinner time and while it was raining. So, I didn't sit outside. I took a seat at the bar. I waited for my friend Ray. Apparently everyone there knows him, so I got the VIP treatment. I started the same as I always do at a new place: Clam chowder and an old fashioned. This was a top clam chowder... EVER. I've been all over the US and to 17 countries. This was so good. The prevention was very good for a soup. The old fashioned was very tasty with the perfect amount of sweetness, but still plenty strong. I ordered a poke salad (which isnt on the menu), along with a Rose wine. I dont care whats in season or not, I just love a good crisp Rose and this one was absolutely marvelous. The pour size was average. This poke salad is something of legend apparently. They only serve it when there's fresh ingredients. So dont be disappointed if they dont have it upon your visit. It was dark, so the pictures didnt do it justice. Finally, I had the duck confit flatbread: Caramelized Onion ~ Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese ~ Red D'Anjou Pear. This was a masterpiece of flavors in your mouth. I couldn't even finish it. I could tell it came from a wood fired oven and personally turned by the executive chef Marcos. He came out to our bar area to check on us. This is an amazing hidden gem just 7 minutes from Downtown Napa. It's the kind of place that should be in the Michelin guide. Parking - 5/5 time to be served - 5/5 time to be acknowledged - 5/5 quality - 5/5 return value - 5/5 I didnt find any areas of improvement, but I also didnt go to the bathroom like I normally do for all my reviews. I'll check next visit.“

“Visited from the UK as my husband had a booked a special trip for my 50th Birthday. And all I can say is WOW! From the moment we arrived the atmosphere at your restaurant was buzzing! Our food was delicious and the portion sizes were great. Staff were all lovely from the bar staff to the waiting staff. We even met Eric (the owner) who just made my night! So thank you Cole’s Chop House, and if we ever find ourselves in Napa again we will certainly be back.“

“Great food, service and old school steakhouse atmosphere. It's one of those places that feels like generations have celebrated life's milestones there. The woodwork, photos on the walls, and friendly service create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. I enjoyed a wonderful pre-dinner Old Fashioned. The grilled Artichoke appetizer was awesome. I loved my Filet Mignon. Hubby loved his Rib-Eye. They have a HUGE wine list. So, of course we each enjoyed a lovely glass of Merlot with our dinner. Then we split a great NY cheesecake, for desert. Overall, it was a lovely dinner. We will be returning.“

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Ember Steak. The restaurant interior is lovely and comfortable. We arrived early for our reservation but were seated immediately. Our waiter was excellent--friendly and attentive. The support staff was also good, and each person who came to the table asked about the food and if we needed anything else. We appreciated that the manager also stopped by to make sure we were well taken care of and to chat for a few minutes. Ember Steak goes out of its way to demonstrate concern for its customers! Most importantly, everything we ordered was delicious! Our waiter made excellent recommendations, especially for the drinks (cocktails to start, red wine with the meal, and dessert wine at the end). My only issue is that this restaurant is difficult to find! We took a Lyft car there and back so we could both drink. The Lyft driver could not find the restaurant, so dropped us off on Bordeaux Way, and we wandered around before finally finding a Meritage employee whom we could ask. The sign at the restaurant entrance cannot be seen until standing right in front of it! Our return driver went to a "drop off point" for the concerts held at the Meritage, but we were able to communicate by phone to finally connect. Be aware of this if you take Uber or Lyft to the restaurant!“

“Great staff and food is A+++“