"Three years ago, I wrote a less-than-glowing Update of Bistro Jeanty, which used to be one of my favorite restaurants. Since that time, several people have urged me to give it another..." Full review

"French classics and obscure delicacies tickle patrons' palates at chef Philippe Jeanty's genteel country bistro." Full review

"Grab a table by the fireplace at this rustic-yet-elegant bistro, for escargots, coq au vin, and fine wines." Full review

"His eponymous bistro in downtown St. Helena is French country in the best, most quaint way—sit on the idyllic outdoor patio." Full review

"French bistros by classical definition serve comfort food to weary travelers and that’s what French-born chef-owner Philippe Jeanty does here." Full review

"In everyday French life, it’s said that a bistro is more than a restaurant—it’s a culture." Full review

"“French countryside” dishes are delivered by a “terrific” staff in a homey setting that's “très charmant”; all-day hours and a communal table make it ideal for dropping by “on the way to Napa”." Full review

"Philippe Jeanty presents country elegance in the heart of Yountville." Full review

"Napa transforms into the French countryside via a meal at Bistro Jeanty, which serves rib-sticking favorites like coq au vin, boeuf Bourguignon and a sinfully rich milk-fed veal chop with chanterelle mushrooms and Camembert sauce" Full review

"A bar with a full menu by Chronicle three-star chef Robert Curry, served lunch through dinner. " Full review

"The prix-fixe dinner menu, which relies largely on local produce, might include veal sweetbreads and chanterelles in a caramelized shallot sauce or prime beef pavé with hearts of palm." Full review

"A Mediterranean influence dominates the 120-seat formal dining area within the larger Auberge du Soleil Resort." Full review

"Sip wine and watch the sunset on Auberge du Soleil's romantic deck overlooking Napa Valley." Full review

"“You’ll never want to leave” given “the wow factor” at this “wine-country experience” within a “luxurious” Rutherford resort, where a “panoramic patio” with “magnificent views” of the Napa Valley vineyards lends a “sensational” backdrop for seasonal menus of “top-flight” Cal-Med fare and a 1,500-label wine list; “graciously” overseen by a “first-class” staff, it’s a “splurge-worthy” destination to put on your bucket list" Full review

" The seasonal French-California menu features artisanal ingredients and products from local farms, spotlighted in dishes such as tomato risotto with wild shrimp." Full review