The Restaurant at Meadowood

Our meal at Meadowood was comically bad.My wife is allergic to fin fish -- fish with a backbone. I explained this when making the reservation, and was told the kitchen would be happy to accommodate. When we arrived for dinner, the staff had no knowledge of this information, so we went over it again.Our server explained during the fish course, my wife would receive a "share plate." That confused us, so we asked what the "share plate" was."Well, since you can't eat fish, during the fish course you'll get a share plate.""Yes, but what's on this 'share plate'?" we pressed.Clearly uncomfortable, our server clarified, "Oh, it's just an empty plate. Because she can't eat what's being served."It seemed ridiculous that at a three-star restaurant, after being told they'd be happy to accommodate this allergy, we learn that the way they accommodate the allergy is just to serve an empty plate.What's even more ridiculous, however, is that on the subsequent chicken course, they served my wife and then spooned a sauce all over the chicken, and then explained it was an anchovy-based sauce. They almost poisoned my wife and we avoided a trip to the hospital only because we keenly paid attention to what they were saying as they served us. Quickly, the chicken was removed, and out came the share plate.I have to wonder, why is it called a "share plate"? If they're not going to serve my wife any food, and she's allergic to what's served to the other guests, what sort of sharing do they anticipate?!The service was untrained in other ways less likely to cause a visit to the hospital. For example, at a three-star restaurant, I don't expect to have to help the staff clear the table after each course. It was interesting, though, when I was explicitly asked to pass down plates to other guests or pick up used utensils, so that the staff doesn't have to walk the full length of the table.I wrote a letter to the restaurant director about this experience. Never heard back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

An elegant and incredible dining experience. The creativity, presentation, hospitality, and overall atmosphere was an absolute delight and left a memorable impression. I can’t wait to return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exceptional service and food.

Amazing fine dining. Honestly one of the best experiences you’ll thoroughly enjoy when it comes to all of the small details. Can’t wait for this place to come back!

I liked it better than The French Laundry.

Excellent fine dining!!!

Lovely, must go here.

I truly enjoyed the atmosphere on the 3 path bar tasting and wish to go back for dinner in the eating room in the future. The bar become quite exciting thinking about that it's far a three Michelin big name eating place. I actually desired to like this experience however it changed into marred with the aid of one in all our pals who wanted to drink wine which was quite accurate, but the cocktails appeared a long way more exciting as there had been many handmade flavored liquors in evidence and the barkeep became very informed. I did enjoy the meals, but again hypercritical feedback marred this issue as properly. splendid service and high-quality memoir meals gift on the stop. hope to go back inside the destiny.

We did the 10 course tasting menu in the kitchen at the Restaurant at Meadowood. One of the most memorable meals I’ve ever had -just perfection.

Love this place! Tri Tip Tuesday and especially Taco Thursday! Pastrami and French Dip sandwiches are amazing, too. In the before times, the patio seating was a nice experience with plenty of shade and even heaters.

We like a lot hanging out. Yesterday we arrived in this delicious restaurant which we didn’t know before. We enjoyed a lovely evening there with great food and a professional crew and a great cook. We added this restaurant in our list and we shall surely visit again soon. We highly recommend.

We were among the few people who had the privilege to experience the outdoor dining post pandemic closure at Restaurant at Meadowood before the Glass Fire destroyed this amazing fine dining institution. Our prayers are with the team who will hopefully get the chance to rebuild this powerhouse of gastronomy in a truly unique and beautiful setting. The hopeful comparable is the fire that caused Manresa to rebuild a few years ago - we were there when they reopened and Chef Kinch immediately got his 3rd Michelin star. Every dish of our 10 plus course tasting menu was perfectly executed and tasted very good. The unexpected and surprising part of the meal was the beginning with a vegetable centric approach that had two breakout performances: the rye tostada “everything from the greenhouse” and the ceviche of green vegetables. I have to admit that I can be addicted to / overly focused on the usual fine dining proteins (salmon, various types of tuna, black cod, wagyu beef) and that vegetables do not very often win me over but the initial 5 dishes at Meadowood had the potential to turn me into a vegetarian or at least an out of the closet vegetable lover. Good luck to Chef Kostow and his team and thank you for a memorable meal. We will be back the moment you reopen!!

My wife and I came to Meadowood for our anniversary. Our first night we ate at "The Restaurant". We enjoyed a multi-course meal with wine pairing that was outstanding! The small bites were imaginative and all from the restaurants own farm. I don't eat eggplant, but I did this particular night and it was fantastic. I didn't want to be inconsiderate to our dining partners. Wow! perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Clearly Chef Christopher Kostow is a talented chef. Eating at restaurants offering gastronomic fare can get tiring. Chef Kostow's farm to table fare is a wonderful change. Especially since the food is sooooo wonderfully prepared. The Koji souffle' was a perfect desert to close out the dining experience. Should you find yourself in the St. Helena area and want to have an outstanding meal at a world class location, dine at The Restaurant at Meadowood. Thank you chef Kostow.Service was first rate! The wait staff was attentive at the right moments without being invasive. Polite and professional in every manner. Each course was delivered with perfect timing and at a pace not to rush the evening. Due to Covid-19, our table was located to an outside venue in a private area with wall to wall lawn and an outdoor fireplace. The tables were more than adequately spaced allowing a feeling of safe environment and private conversation. Honestly, my wife and I enjoyed the outdoor dining more so than indoor. The service was “outstanding” and went well beyond expectations.

Best meal you'll ever eat. Wine pairings are perfect!

We sat in a private room and enjoyed the tasting menu in November 2019. Squab, wagyu, tamale, and biscuit-like bread course were exceptional. Wouldn’t be one bit surprised if the butter that was served with the bread was churned with cream from the same obese wagyu cow that was featured in the meat dish - absolutely incredible. Deserving of its Michelin stars and in a beautiful setting. We felt like we were going to tip over (in the best possible way) after the 20+ courses at French Laundry; only comfortably full leaving Meadowood.