Michael Chiarello’s restaurant in the heart of Yountville is truly a gem and continues to be packed night after night even after being open for 2 years. It’s not uncommon to find Chef Chiarello making the rounds and greeting customers at tables. The setting is comfortable whether you’re setting at a booth or at a table. The open kitchen is always fun and let’s you see the beautiful team work that is responsible for the fabulous food. The menu is very seasonal so depending on when you go, don’t expect to see the same thing on the menu time and time again. Reservations are highly recommended otherwise you may find yourself eating at 10pm. Enjoy the couches and fire outside on the patio for some late night drinks and just relax!
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Press – St. Helena, CA
This is by far the best meal we’ve had in the wine country! A part of us was disappointed that it took us so long to figure this place out but on the plus side now we know about it and go every time we’re in the area. Absolutely delicious food, perfectly done, PERFECT portions…enough said…just go!
This night in particular we started with a butter lettuce salad in a simple dressing of fresh herbs and a mustard vinaigrette which I followed up with a grilled Stripped Bass (seasonal) and the most delicious Mac & Cheese I’ve EVER had! For dessert we had the chocolate soufflé which I unfortunately don’t have a picture of but it was divine! Probably why I don’t have a picture of it…I couldn’t waste anytime:)
Butter lettuce salad, fine herbs, mustard vinaigrette
Grilled Stripped Bass, fava beans & sugar snap peas finished with Meyer lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs





