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Rutherford Grill in Rutherford is a two star American restaurant. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous dinner experience at Rutherford Grill.My husband and I chose to eat here on the last night of our visit to Napa. We wanted a place that we could order a great steak, bring our own bottle of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have had lunch here 3 times now and If we are ever in the area we make a point of stopping. My husband and I usually start with the grilled artichoke (heavenly) and the olives. Next we share a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. This is another one that probably deserves 4 1/2 stars - the only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because they have a few glitches with the service.We used to live in Napa and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for lunch and maybe we were just too exhausted and starving but nothing about the Rutherford Grill really amazed me. It was just average American style food to me. The wait was incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is worth any wait. And i rarely have to wait longer than 15 minutes without a reservation. The food is always AMAZING and the service is great. a must stop if in the area!
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Appetizers: Artichokes, Chips with a spicy queso dipMain Course: Filet Center Cut, BBQ Baby Back RibsI went here for the first time on Saturday. I ordered the filet center cut, my girlfriend had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Rutherford Grill can turn a *veggie plate* into comfort food. Our meals here have been consistently delicious. Very nice wine list, too - the bottle we had there last weekend was one of two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! This place is amazing because of a very ket factor: CONSISTENCY. When you eat here, you know it is going to be just as awesome as it was last time. Here are a few suggestions I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow! i was in heaven. i loved this place the moment i walked in. the smells inside and out of the restaurant were of smoky goodness. - cornbread: our first appetizer was the cornbread. this is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I was delightfully surprised by this place. Even with the great yelp reviews, I expected an over-priced tourist trap. Shockingly, I had one of the best and most memorable veggie burgers of my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my absolute favorite places and we go often. It's always packed so be prepared for a wait or slip in the back door and grab a seat at the bar. Once at the bar try a lemon drop martini...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
stopped by on Saturday they were very busy, wow what great staff friendly helpful. the food was great . i was very pleased. nice outdoor patio. hey no corkage. are you kidding. LOVE THIS PLACE SPEND...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! We stopped here after the Frog's Leap winery tour. I had the French dip and it was soooo good. The place was hopping - I think every table was full and it was only a Thursday afternoon. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! OMG!! Started off with the artichoke, then the amazing sashimi salad, and best of all, the incredible Prime Rib french dip! Our server was David T, he was awesome, so on top of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been writing so many yelp reviews lately I have run out of interesting/ funny ways of describing my food experiences, and I've just had a lonnnnnng day at Napa.So really - just take my word...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man this place is great. If only every restaurant could provide half the service as this place does, the world would be a better place. We stopped in here while touring the valley based a tip from a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is perfect. A cousin of Los Altos Grille, Banderas and Houston's. The food is awesome. Awesome! Spinach dip is a must. The Bundaberg Ginger Beer is the best ginger ale. Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yes. This place is FABULOUS! Gorgeous restaurant and setting, beautiful, relaxing, aaahhh.... But even better than that is the food. We had the rotisserie chicken sandwich, deviled eggs, cornbread...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to several restaurants in Napa, and quite a few of them were of a higher class than the Rutherford Grill. However, I decided to take my bf there because everytime I visit Napa, the locals...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!! We had the deviled eggs, smoked salmon, ribs and cornbread. OMG!!! I'm in love with a restaurant which does not happen often! The bartender was great and I want to go back. Super...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still worth the wait, even the locals come and wait, it's that good.And the champagne they serve is in a huge glass, like an ice cream sundae glass so it is perfect because you can order a glass and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we went in last night for the boyfriends birthday. for the record he would give 6 stars if posible. we set a reservation for 8:30 and due to ridiculous bridge traffic we got there at 9. we waited...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rutherford Grill has one of the friendliest and well educated staffs you'll find in the Napa Valley. Ask your server anything you want about the dish your ordering, they're trained to know how each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first walked into Rutherford Grill a few years back I thought I was having deja vu. I was at a 90th Birthday party for my great Aunt. "Have I been here before?" I asked my mother. Her reply...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to love this place, but I can't. It's because I love french fries too much and this place, sadly, doesn't have any. I want to love the mashed potatoes but they give me heartburn every time....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ORDER THE FRENCH DIP AND MASHED POTATOES. Also check out the kettle-style chips covered in bleu cheeses (YUMMY!) and the artichoke appetizer; I don't even like artichoke and I can't pass it up. Always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered 2 dishes - both were delicious!CHEESEBURGER - One of the fattest burgers I've ever seen! We ordered it medium rare and it was a perfect mix of sweet (the dill pickles) and salty (the meat &...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want consistently good food and service for just the right price Rutherford Grill is a safe bet. I usually find myself here every couple months to meet a friend for lunch or to celebrate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Corn bread... grilled artichokes... RIBS... That's all you need to order. Wait time on a Friday afternoon wasn't so bad. It was raining outside, so we stood around the bar until it was our turn....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice big lunch spot to break between tastings. I went on a Saturday at 1:15 and the wait was still an hour. Never mind though, we walked to the BV tasting room and got a complimentary champagne just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was delicious and service was great... up until our table was asked to "watch our language".Now, I'm no saint when it comes to language, and obviously after an afternoon of wine tasting our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! This is actually the third time we've been here over the last 5 or 6 years. We went at about 5ish on a Sunday of a holiday weekend and the place was packed to the gills! I like how you can put...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, what can I say? The food is delicious. I always get the cornbread as an appetizer (which you will probably need if you come for dinner as the wait can really work up your appetite). Perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FABULOUS.Started with the grilled artichokes. Who knew it could taste that great. The salt and grilled flavor just makes your mouth water for more food. I wish I could go in the back and ask what...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to come when you need some food to soak up the alcohol from the wine!YES on Grilled Artichoke starter.YES on French Dip.Was too intoxicated already to try out the wine list. The bill...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places you'll ever eat! It's a bit pricey once you add everything up, because trust me you'll want appetizers, desserts, drinks, the works. I've been here a few times in big and small...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful room. Beautiful patio. Friendly service without attitude. Great food.Just go.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very simple.... AWESOME. I frequently go to wine country and our trips almost always include stops here. Order the prime rib sandwich. So good. There is usually a pretty healthy wait to get in,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday and made reservations 2 weeks in advance, so I didn't have to deal with the extreme wait time in order to get seated. It was a very nice drive. Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
always reliable comfort food combined with a perfectly air-conditioned, extremely comfortable seating arrangement. Their wine list is extremely cheap by Valley standards and very representational,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So this review is r-e-a-l-l-y late in coming -- I ate here 4 years ago. However, I do feel it necessary to write since my experience was so great and I keep trying to go back. After a day of tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A trip to Napa Valley is not complete without a meal at the Rutherford Grill! This place is great. The strawberry shortcake is fantastic, the salads are wonderful...and don't forget to start off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the busiest restaurants in Napa Valley for very good reasons. The food is good, and their policy of "no corkage fees" is great. When you have purchased a wonderful bottle of wine from one of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must be honest, I didn't really like this place that much. I think it's so-so I think I had higher expectations of this place since my friend recommended it. In all fairness, I like their corn...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to hang and drink and yes eat after a fday of tastings... Its a little crowde and can be a little over zealust butfun and good food and service
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great....roast chicken.. grilled fish.. steaks... enchiladas...jalepeno cornbread... etc... but the wait is RIDICULOUS. We were lucky to get a seat at the outside bar and amuse...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tips for enjoying Rutherford Grill to the fullest:Everything on the menu is delicious,but of course you'll find your personal favorites sooner or later. Sit outside, it's gorgeous AND you won't feel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It seriously doesn't get much better than this place. EVERY single time I have been here the food has been consistently amazing, the service top notch and very personable.My only complaint is...the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Bring Your Winery Bottle!! Awesome Prime Rib & Smashed Potatoes" Brought a bottle of wine from St. Supery, plopped it on the bar, and they poured it - no corkage fee!! AMAZING!! The Prime Rib...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Stars ... 0.5 star taken away because the restaurant should be bigger. For me to come on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm to eat you'd think it'd be much easier to get a table. It was almost as if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Anyway place where you hear "I'm getting married!!! AHhhhhwooowhoooanaahhhH!!!" is not a fine dining establishment in my eyes. Although I knew that this was a more of a "locals" place, I was expecting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What do Marine World, bathrooms at Giants games, Union Square and Rutherford Grill all have in common? Think for a minute why you might want to avoid these places.Still thinking???Let me give you a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the rutherford grill and to be honest I didnt want to at first.The steak and enchilada are to die for its also french dip or the ribs.The bar tenders are awesome and make very good suggestions...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid food for both vegetarians and carne lovers.Nice comfy booths, nice lighting.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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If you are looking for a reasonably affordable restaurant that still has that FLASHY feel, then look no further than to the Rutherford Grill. Great selection of beverages. Only down fall is the fact that if...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had lunch here yesterday. The staff were friendlier than I had expected, which is a high plus.We ordered the corn bread (of course, thats what i drove all the way up there for) and then I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their Prime Rib was to die for!! So juicy, fatty and meaty all at the same time! Their mashed potatoes we're OK, they're just mashed potatoes any ways. but their Horseradish and au jus made my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Don't plan on getting in right away if you didn't call ahead. Greate food and an awesome outdoor area. one of my favorite places to eat in the valley.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously my favorite place in the Valley. The best ribs within 300 miles and greyhounds to quench a mighty thirst.Casual yet upscale enough that people don't let their kids run around and ruin your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here again today great as ever The grilled artichoke is my new favorite thing here. I will always love this place I am a little embarassed I ate everything on my plate..
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars even though it didn't have Ostrich when I went this past Friday. I had been there twice before, had the Ostrich that time and absolutely loved it. Was craving it really bad and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good time yesterday. I didn't know it was supposed to be Houston's but they couldn't name it that because Napa can't have chain restaurants. I ordered the French Dip Prime Rib Sandwich which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here so much while I lived in the NV that I got sick of it (it also didn't help to have friends & family who worked here). Now, 500 miles away, I run to Houston's, Bandera, Cafe R&D and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a welcoming place! This is the perfect lunch spot while wine tasting in the Napa Valley. Well priced (for Napa) and the food is excellent. It's even better priced if you bring your own wine as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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This has to be my favorite restaurant. No matter how often I go there the chef always surprises with a new twist to a favorite dish. The ostrich is excellent, as is the french dip sandwich, and the heirloom...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hit the prime rib this time and was in meat lover heaven! Service was still spot on. After mentioning I had a touch of food poisoning, our server recommended a glass of ginger ale without skipping a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was really great! The hacked chicken salad and the prime rib dip sandwich were superb! They even have deviled eggs as an appetizer! Seriously, stop by here if you are driving up the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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absolutely loved this place. The best guac I've ever had... Everything was...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We made a reservation so that we wouldn't have to wait in the crowd that is always here when we pass by it. But we still had to wait about 5 or 10 minutes before being seated. After a full day of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place 3 and 1/2 stars if I could. I've been here a number of times as my business partners like to meet here for lunch. I've had a number of things on the menu and each has been pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly, limited parking and anticipated 30-minute wait don't hinder people from heading to this restaurant. They certainly didn't stop us, and we're talking about two very impatient people...* FOOD *...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we did a family day trip to napa for my 30th birthday and my brother-in-law suggested this place for lunch. i don't generally listen to him but boy am i glad i did this time!skillet cornbread: this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would actually like to only give it four and half starts but its for very minor things so i felt it deserved the five stars on yelp. We went on a Thursday around 2:30pm and were seated right...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rutherford Grill is a must if you are driving up valley. The restaurant itself was super busy that night. But the outdoor patio area is a good place to hangout and have a drink or six...haha! We had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in Napa Valley. Great service, fantastic food, and (of course) a spectacular wine selection. If you are headed to Napa and want a good lunch spot, Rutherford Grill will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We started off with a grilled artichoke as an appetizer. It was exquisite and you just wish they would genetically engineer bigger artichokes so you can stuff yourself with these. Alas, so far, no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their center cut steak was 2" tall. i asked for it to be medium rare, but even in the dim light, it seemed RARE. but i am not complaining! but that's probably the rarest i've ever had, though. they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love Rutherford Grill. I've lost track of how many times we've been here in the last few years.... My parents live in Santa Rosa and we live in Vallejo, so we always meet here off Rte 29 and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had my friend's 30th birthday dinner at Rutherford Grill this weekend. It was so good that from now on, any time I'm in the area, I'm going back.As people have mentioned, it's part of the same...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal.I will never get tired of coming to the Rutherford Grill. They just do everything right. While it can get quite packed, if you make a reservation, you should be just fine.The outdoor dining...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service wasnt the greatest (the hostess forgot we were waiting at the bar for our table and our server was slow/inattentive), but the food was awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my friends favorite place. We went there around 3pm and it was PACKED! Impressive! We sat outside to wait for a table and enjoyed a magherita (bartender was not the friendlist but lord it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I try not to be a hater but in this world, I can't help myself. In Napa, good restaurants are easy to find and there is no excuse for bad service. We went there on Saturday night knowing we did not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make resers or get there early because it's wall-to-wall people on weekends. Sitting outside on those warm summer nights can be fun but the noise factor, inside and out, is on the high side. A real...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Famous corn bread, no corking fee. Same group/ EC as Houston's.Who knew an ensemble of seasonal vegetables were going to be the winning plate? Well maybe not winning compared to the burger and chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place sums up everything that is great about the Napa valley: Amazing food, amazing wine, and unrivaled hospitality and service.I came in with a walk-in party of 8 on a sunday afternoon.. they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!Sat night, party of 6, waited an hr at least...but the service remained super professional. I was impressed seeing how all the hostesses kept their sanity despite all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here again last weekend for lunch. The service was amazingly quick - we were served within 5-10 minutes and all of our dishes were delish! I had the Famous Cornbread which I normally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food anf choice of wines to pair it with. The main draw back to this place is the wait time (45 - 60 minutes at 6pm on a Sat.) and it is a very noisy through out the whole dinning area. Perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had THE best baby back ribs here. It just fell off the bones!!! So tender and tasty. I would drive 2 hours to eat here again. Given that it's in wine county, wine and champagne selections here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While yelping & driving, found this place for dinner. Fairly good food and reasonably priced for the area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I come here almost every time I'm up in the Napa area. Their Prime Rib French Dip sandwich is the best! Bread is warm and buttery, the prime rib soft and rare, just the way I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here during a busy lunch time. We opted to sit at the bar since a table wasn't going to happen anytime soon. Our bartender was basically a real-life version of the annoying waiter from Office...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there again last night. Tried the smoked salmon, which is something I have been eying for years, but i could never say no to the artichoke. Salmon was so so so so good. And the Oreo cookie ice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner for a friend's bachlorette party. We were staying at Silverado and wanted somewhere where we could have a casual dinner, eat outside, in a fun environment. This place was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very casual and down-to-earth, Rutherford Grill is a great place for a relaxing lunch in the wine country. The shrimp salad and tuna burger off the specials of the day menu were both excellent. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ribs in the country. I can't handle not eating there at least three or four times a year.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the best dining experience I've had in US. The food, service and ambience were great and judging from the other reviews, I'm not the only one who thinks so. I have no complaints at all other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is EXCELLENT! I love going there all the time! We always like to get their famous Corn Bread, French Dip sandwich and also the Chicken sandwich...oh yes and an order of Devil eggs and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to grab lunch on a beautiful day in the wine country. there is nothing better than sitting on their patio drinking a nice bottle of bubbles and enjoying their highly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed eating here. Yeah, the wait was long, but you can bring your own bottle of wine and relax on the patio drinking while you wait. It is great. I had the veggie burger, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i came here about 10 years ago after an afternoon of "tasting" at v.satui's reserve cellars. i don't remember it being bad; so it must've been good, right?this time, sober and a responsible parent,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking at the menu online, i felt Bleh about this place, but after reading the reviews of Brannan's Grill in Calistoga, where reviewers constantly recommended this place instead, we decided to give...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will always return here. I always know I'll get a great meal. Now, be prepared to wait, they are always crowded. I have always met really great people here.The food outstanding, never...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So imagine an idyllic day of wine tasting in beautiful Napa. Then imagine being really hungry, like stomach eating itself hungry, and finding this place. You're seated at one of the nice, shady...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i dream about the grilled artichokes at this place.it's certainly not the best restaurant the valley has to offer, but it's reliably good quality food for not too much money (comparatively speaking to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
perfect after a day of hittin' up the best wineries in napa...even more perfect to sit outside on a nice day...they have 2 bar set-ups, inside and outside....nicely done....top-notch, deliciousness...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to take an unexpected spur of the moment trip to wine country with my husband, daughter and Mother In Law. We did a little research to figure out where we wanted to go and and chose this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch with a friend on a day full of wine tasting. I had the Cesar salad which was pretty standard, but one thing is for sure....their Cornbread in the Iron Skillet is AMAZING!! If...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rutherford Grill, the "red headed step child" to Mustards, just down the street. Turned off by Mustard's one hour wait, we settled for Rutherford Grill, which promised a 15 min wait.We were seated in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those one or two of a kind places where the smell resonates. If the wind is blowing the right direction you can smell the wood fired ovens from miles in every direction. Order the ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I had mixed emotions about coming here given the variety of reviews. I went ahead and checked it out because I was next door tasting wine and it was my second tasting of the day. Did I mention I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I love this place for their prime rib dip sandwich, the prime rip, and the blue cheese potato chips. I also like the ribs, the hacked chicken salad and the ahi salad. This is an old...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I says to the waitress, "Why didn't you tell me how good the coleslaw was?! Had I known, I wouldn't have messed around with those other sides. Shoulda just heaped on a couple more scoops of that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had read so many good reviews that I was really excited to try this place out. Maybe it was just a bad day but we were UNDERwhelmed by the food and OVERwhelmed by the prices. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I love this place and always stop here when we are in the area, which is about 3-4 times a year. It's a noisy place and getting a table can have its challenges, so we normally sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My special lady friend (SLF) and I went to Rutherford Grill for lunch on a busy Sunday. The place was packed but we only had to wait about 15 - 20 minutes which is what the hostess originally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so i went back to st. helena today for a second visit of the tumi outlet store due to their notification of their special discount. after few hrs of looking in that small little store, i suddenly felt...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers, nice by the glass wine selection and excellent service but you can't hit more than 3 stars when you don't serve fries without a good story explaining why!
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
French Dip sandwich, Artichoke dip, Ahi Tuna Salad, 'nuff said...a great stop for an early lunch or an dinner providing you arrive before the big rush! Nice cozy outdoor seating area with open bar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Barbie does Dallas BarBQ Great grilled artichoke, and it is worth going only for the artichoke. The heirloom tomato salad is delicious too, ask for it even if it isn't on the menu. But it is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This location is an Applebees for the upper middle class. The ribs that everyone raves about are dry. It's loud and noisy and its the place to see and be seen. If you haven't been it's like a must...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a great lunch/dinner place if you are in the Napa area. I have been here multiple times with my family and the food and service is always great.I usually get the Bangers and Mash. YUM!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK this place is seriously my fave bday spot. Along w/the rest of my immediate family. I just went there for my bday on wednesday and it was awesome. The service is spot on and friendly. The drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 StarsIf you happen to stop here for lunch or dinner the famous cornbread served in a skillet is a must. There rotissere chicken sandwich is also great. Big portions..very possible to share a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this restaurant. The food was great - it had something for everyone and the prices weren't ridiculous. The service was great, the ambiance was nice and the dessert sealed the deal! Their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Houston, Los Altos grill...basically the sameatmosphere? nice, busy but its napa valley.food? good ol BBQ. I ate the lamb this last time. mmm lamb(humming mary had a little lamb in my head) but I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for lunch after a round of wine tasting. It was about 2pm and we were seated inside immediately.Decided to share a cream of wild mushroom soup, "Hacked" chicken salad and grilled ostrich....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Call it whatever you want. But, at the end of the day, this is a Houston's. And, that is not a bad thing,It looks like an old time roadside eatery with high wood ceilings. However at the bar, which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is and will forever be one of my favorite restaurants...I know it's part of a chain and oh, if only every chain could be this good and "un-chain" like.Let's hit the highlights: I have never,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had such a an overwhelming experience at Rutherford's last Sunday that I don't know quite how to make sense of it all. The food was outstanding, the cornbread was so good it made me want to slap my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really surprising. I went there without checking yelp first (oops) and was blown away. I was expecting good fufu food since it was located at a prime spot in Rutherford, but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So it's been a while since I've been here (ok...about a year) but while planning our next trip to the Napa Valley, I remembered this gem. The food was AMAZING, portion size was perfect for dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here about a month ago on a double date type of thing. two of the others had been here plenty of times, while me and another guy were first-timers. ordered the corn bread skillet for appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food = good ole BBQ. I remember the ribs...drool. Good sandwiches and salads too. Wines = delicious...c'mon, in this area, of course! Prices are great though.Service = friendly and fast. But's a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed an early dinner here a few months ago on a Napa visit. Glad it was early too (arrived a little after 5 on a Thursday eve) as the place was completely packed a couple hours later. First...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the BEST bbq pork ribs in the USA. Before you southerners get all up in a knot, it's better than these other famous rib establishments I've dined at:- Salt Lick, Austin- Rudy's, all over TX-...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK - I admit to going back here every time we visit BUT.... it is not because they are consistently good with service. The first time SUCKED beyond belief as they misplaced our order (we THINK) on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely crave their French dip sandwich. Easily the best I've ever had. It almost brings me to tears. Their grilled artichoke appetizer in phenomenal as well. Love the sashimi salad as well.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Driving along Highway 29, tummy rumbling, eyes scanning for a place to eat, I spotted Rutherford Grill which I was immediately attracted to since my twin sister is a manager for their company. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fish burger, ostrich, and ribs are my favorite. I am a local and I go there 3X a week!
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite place to eat when in the wine country! Every single thing that I've eaten here is amazing! 2 things that suck...#1 is the wait. It's a popular place so the wait can be a bummer...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The day was wet and the grill penetrated the air with the smell of BBQ. I had passed by a few times on day trips to Napa. My date and I ventured into the back door and made it to the cramped hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You cannot beat this place in my mind for the overall experience. They have heated patio seating along with a nice atmosphere inside also. Start off with the skillet cornbread or the Caesar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A sister restaurant to Houston's in SF... I love going here either before or after a spa treatment at Golden Haven... The fireplace is especially nice on a rainy day/evening. The Rotisserie Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a wonderful day spent in Calistoga with the boy, we proceeded to drive slowly down the pretty road back to civilization, and as a part of my "special" day in Napa/Calistoga, boy planned to take...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Anyone living in the valley will agree that we are very spoiled as far as good places to eat. Rutherfotd Grill is no exception. The ribs......seriously........you can't get better ribs anywhere in the world!...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a solid choice for lunch or dinner. Good location, friendly service, excellent food, satisfactory wine list. Try the ostrich steak. Haven't had that dish in two years and I still talk about it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Right along the main drag in Napa Valley, you will find this fabulous restaurant! Everyone at our table ordered the Prime Rib Au Jus sandwiches that are Out-of-this-World phenomenal. I know I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their food kicks ass after a day of wine tasting. I think they literally had to roll us out of there. I took away one star only because the wait tends to be ridiculous, but at least you can walk to BV...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can smell the ribs as I type.....I love coming here and when my husband goes there without me, I get sad :( I also am a fan of the hacked chicken salad. Great wine selection, although usually at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Rutherford Grill ranks as one of my favorite dining experiences. The restaurant is located off of the main drag in the Napa Valley wine region, which means it gets pretty crowded. I showed up for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that the Ahi Salad here is to die for. This is a great place to have lunch outside while up in Napa. They do not charge a corkage (or at least didn;t the last time I was there). I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Already a lot of great reviews, so I'll tell you what I had.Blue Cheese melted on top of Freshly made Potato Chips, who doesn't want that! It was excellent. Great appetizer to start with, but I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to give this place 4.5 stars. 5 stars for the tuna salad and 4 for the chicken salad. I went here for lunch and thought it was a perfect place. The service was friendly and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend had made a reservation for my birthday (they only take reservations after 8pm), but we still had a 20 minute wait. We headed to the outdoor bar and I had the best Lemon Drop ever! When I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about fall off the bone ribs! You don't even need a knife and fork to eat these ribs! So good!Very nice patio to get drink before dinner and the bartender outside is really good! We did have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a rainy day and we were not the only ones who cancelled our picnic plans to eat indoors. (It was obvious the moment we walked in the door since there was hardly any room to stand.) Although the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy eating on their patio. When you are sick of wine tasting, it is nice to take a break with a cocktail here. Food is good. I especially enjoyed spaghetti squash side dish (I believe it is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the food here, the blue cheese potato chips were a tasty appetizer, and bangers and mash was a fun lunch choice. I love that they don't charge corkage fees, and the staff is very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The undisputed winner of my coveted "Best Food of My Weekend in Napa" Award.Devilled Eggs: 5 starsBlue Cheese Potato Chips: 5 starsCheeseburger: 5 starsMashed Potatoes: 5 starsVery Dirty Rice: 6 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cornbread skillet $5 : excellentToday's fish burger $16: excellentwater $0: excellentservice: excellent
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a MUST GO place for me and my husband when we visit the Napa Valley. We LOVE this restaurant! Everything is sooo delicious!!! Corn bread skillet is a must! Order it with your meal!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply delicous. I went to school in Angwin, about 20 minutes north and frequented Rutherford for special occasions and on GOOD dates ;) Always 150% satisfied. I have friends who work there and know...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Everything they do is great. I can recite the menu to you, but I will spare you and just give my recommendation of favorites. For appetizers grilled artichoke! For meals, Prime...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs are tasty. I've ordered that several times now. My dad was the one who introduced me to this restaurant when I was first moving to CA. I'm still not sure if they take reservations or not....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a "chain" girl.... and I know this is somewhat of a chain with the link to Houston's and such, but let me tell you, you would never know it. Went up this weekend with a party of 5. Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always loved this place, the decor, the atmosphere and the food. It's sister restuarants are Houstons and what used to be called "Banderas" in downtown Los Altos which is now called Los Altos...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I had been working very hard all week, so Fussy Fusspot came up with the bright idea of running out to the wine country on Sunday to stock up on some of our favorite wines from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm normally a bit of a bastard when it comes to reviewing restaurants (and I'm not even the harshest in my family.) I've grown up in the business; mom was an executive chef in NY; dad owned and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a perfect example that average tastes hence the mass consumer is easily fooled by service and decor. This is the problem with yelp, though it is fun, interesting, and gives power to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food! Of course after wine tasting and still enjoying our buzz, we had to eat some killer California cuisines!I had the 2 Chicken/Spinach enchiladas. The side salad was cucumber, feta cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I don't even want to talk about the food because the food was pretty decent. I want to share an incident that happened here. Throughout dinner I was taking pictures. I left my digital camera...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, love it, love it! All Napa peeps do...the best cocktails. the best prime rib french dip (I always say I'm going to get something else besides it). the best smoked salmon. the best place to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Summary: Have you ever been to a restaurant where every single dish is amazing? This would be that restaurant.A casual day in Napa and we landed here because it was right next to BV where we were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rutherford Grill is one of the few establishments I've yet found in Northern California where the ribs are worth a return visit: although the sauce may be a tad sweet for my palate, the meat falls off...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$17 for a sandwhich??? Who are they kidding? Aparently a lot of people since this place is always packed! Much of the food is very good. I have had the "weird raw tuna thing," the ribs, the corn...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rutherford is a great little area of the Napa Valley. The Rutherford Grill is a trendy place that is always very busy, expacially on a sunny day.A full bar and great beer selection, great outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always popular, and one of my favorite stops in Napa - I can't come here without a wait anymore, even if it's outside your usual meal times. I came here at 3 in the afternoon for a late lunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive and overrated. I was not impressed with the food. The food was simply not as good as I would expect from a fine dining establishment in the Napa Valley .
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: CORNBREAD!!! Its a must, just order it for an appetizer! no questions asked!!! Every time I have gone here, I have been satisfied and wondered why I don't make the trip to eat here more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate lunch here this week on recommendation from a winery employee and were so glad we did. Short wait (it was a Monday) and a nice table outside and a great meal that hit every note we could hope...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good ribs, good key lime pie. This place is always busy. Outdoor seating.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I might kill a man for this cornbread. It is no secret that this is a great spot in Napa Valley. The last time I came by here it was on a sunday and had a 2 hour wait, so we went elsewhere... But on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I need to come back... All I can critique right now is the service, and it was pretty good. Better than ok, but certainly not great.We came in around 3:30 PM and asked to have a couple of drinks....
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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You'll find Rutherford Grill right in the very middle of Napa Valley. On Hwy 29, across the street from a small fire station in the ultra small area/town of Rutherford, CA (in Napa Valley). Its owned by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times and I'll keep coming back. They know how to make a great steak. It's a casual atmosphere. Good for lunch and dinner. The cornbread is too die for and so are the kettle...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here for linner.Appetizer: fancy nachos... (see picture) which was tasty.Main: Their famous rotisserie chicken served with a slice of tomato (really fresh and nice thick cut) and spanish rice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for lunch Great hacked chicken salad I recommend it
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great and there is no corkage. There can be a wait, so going at off times can be a strategy to getting to that prime rib. I used to work near to here and one time I ordered something...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my husband's absolute favorite restaurant. I like it too! They can cook meat and we do love some meat. We are not vegetarian by a long shot. Side dishes and desserts are just okay. But...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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Cons: Waiting List because no reservations- better to get there early or before you are ready to eat...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
French Dip! Eaten seated on a curved red leatherette banquette! O pallid ghosts of steak houses of my youth, rise up and rejoice. It was a meaty pile of goodness on toasted squishy white bread,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is Claim Jumper's hot (much hotter) sister who lives in Napa Valley. Crowded, loud, casual, something on the menu for everyone and big portions. But that's where the comparison stops. Food is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!The artichoke & spinach dip is so good, as well as pretty much everything on the menu. And of course the wine list is amazing, lots of by the glass options which is great.Place can be crowded,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went with Sam Y. after a delicious afternoon of wine-tasting. We came in at peak dinner hours and were seated immediately (although it was Superbowl Sunday...). I had the Ahi Sashimi salad-- seared...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The five stars is specifically for their cornbread....YUM!!Okay, here's the thing I don't really care for corn bread...BUT then I came to Rutherford Grill and out in a sizzling skillet comes this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simple simple simple menu...Houston's (the chain this is a part of) never steers you wrong if you like consistency and familiarity. If you have been out drinking all day and just want something that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best food up valley. great atmosphere. friendly staff. long waits though... no reservations. resonably priced.corn bread and mashed potatos are the best!
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is just AMAZING... if you're in napa, be sure to stop by!! yes, i was a bit tipsy from the wine tastings but that can't deny how good the food was at rutherford... the spinach artichoke dip...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was very good. I'm not in love with everything I had (mash potatoes could use a little more salt) but all-in-all there was nothing I'd complain about. The service was friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, this restaurant is AMAZING! Smack in the middle of wine country, this place is a definite stop for people passing on by. The service was nothing short of spectacular and the atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No corkage fee....checkAmazing spinach artichoke dip....checkSome of the best lemonade I've had in my life.....checkcheckcheck.Great service.....checkSashimi Tuna salad, bangers and mash, hacked...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is unbelievable. The wait is the same some nights. But well worth it. My advise is to book ahead unless youre camping by the fireplace out front & getting a drink by the bar. The bar serves...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to start our Napa adventure. We had some wonderful food, and they were great about accommodating our party (9 people, I am sure this was a pain, especially given our amazing ability to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a mild evening, I suggest eating dinner outside where there is a fireplace and also a bar. We actually idled there half an hour past our estimated wait time to get seated, which kind of sucked,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, its Houstons in Wine Country drag, but even the locals love this place (but not on weekends!). The cornbread is to die for, the food overall, while pretty pedestrian in style, is executed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just say one thing? CORNBREAD!!! Oh my bf would say one more thing: French Dip Sandwich. The steak salads are wonderful. Great quality meat. Houston's doesn't have the amazing cornbread, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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With so many great restaurants in Napa Valley, Rutherford Grill seems to get overlooked by many of the travel guides. Located right on 27 in Rutherford, my girlfriend and I liked this place so much that we ate...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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I often stop in for lunch with friends as I am in the area quite a lot and it seems that I order the same thing each time; the prime rib sandwich and the roasted artichoke. It is so perfect that it's hard to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of my favorite spots in Napa. The ahi tuna burger is TDF. Actually so is the French Dip.What makes this place a hug winner, aside from the food is that this place is dog friendly!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It defintely has the Houston's decor vibe going on, however the food is actually better. Everything was extremely tasty: Mashed potatoes, Mahi Mahi sandwich, French Dip, Rotisserie chicken sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever we are in Napa, we come here at lunch for their French Dip and artichokes. Awesome awesome awesome. The best French Dip I've ever had. I knocked off a star because sometimes the wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have eaten at Houstons, then you have eaten at this place. I wouldnt go out of my way to eat here but if you want a place in Napa that doest have a corkage fee this is a good spot.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good solid food experience here! The halibut was so yummy and tasty, but you will definitely enjoy any of the dishes. My table enjoyed the halibuts and filet mignons as well as the guacamole and chips...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rutherford Grill is not going to come out number one as THE restaurant in wine country. but it is a great place to go for value / quality and the only place in wine country w/no CORKAGE. i notice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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Expect to wait for a table no matter what but it's worth it. Everything on the menu is great so here's what I recommend: For a party of two: Do yourselves a favor and order the Grilled Artichoke to share to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tortilla Soup, Prime Rib, and Corn Bread. This is the Answer! I'm a sucker for Tortilla Soup and Rutherfords is up there. Prime Rib? Juicy and delicious. Words only cheapen how good it is. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite restaurants in Napa Valley. Right across from the Beaulieu Vineyard. This is a very serious business (consistent for several years now), owned by the Hillstone Group...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"This place is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I've been there 3 times, twice to eat and once to pick up cornbread to-go! The Cornbread they make there is AMAZING! I don't know how or why,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At his last stop in Napa for the Memorial Day weekend, and in the most passive state of inebriation - the Bachelor made a sharp U turn on Hwy 29, as he heard some noise coming from the Rutherford...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, it's owned by the guy who owns Houston's. But that shouldn't prevent you from enjoying what I consider to be one of the perfect meals in Wine Country. They don't take reservations, but on a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to a couple other rotisserie grills (in Scottsdale, Arizona and Los Altos, CA) and this is by far the best. The chicken enchiladas are SUPERB!!!! I am not a fan of steamed vegetables but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Ostrich dish is yummy, but the corn bread is to die for, way beyonfd my expectations. NIce place, always packed out the door. Go between 8:30pm and closing to avoid the wait. The prices arent to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great stop for lunch while wine tasting. We've been twice now - the first was in August 2005 and then again early this month. Since it's been raining cats & dogs for what seems like forever, we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the smoked salmon dish (not on the menu) recommended by a wonderful couple who sat next to me at the round bar - and even had the hospitality in them to give me a wonderful slice to sample...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST BBQ ribs, bar none. I can't remember a time I scarfed up a whole rack of ribs in one sitting...and wanted more! It was truly disgusting watching me eat at the Rutherford Grill, and I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm, ribs. Nice mild spicy rub with sweet and tangy sauce...they do come clean off the bone here. The seafood has yet to disappoint, either. Everything here is good, if not great. You really can't go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasantly surprised by this place, reminds me a lot of the chain, Banderas. Nice big hearty portions, perfect presention of comfort food with a trendy twist. I agree with Alicia, get the ostrich....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Napa Valley restaurant free of snobby attitudes by patrons and workers alike. The menu ranged from $8 burgers to $29 prime rib, with something for everyone in between. I do have to say, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most people don't know this, but Rutherford Grill is actually a Houston's. I hope that doesn't ruin it for anyone, because personally I love Houston's. You can count on great ribs and the ahi tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for my dad's birthday and I had no expectations but this place blew me away. The ribs were the best that I've ever had. All you have to do is touch the rib and the meat just falls off...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think Sherwin was going to dump me for the cornbread, he loved it so much. The cornbread is served in an ironcast pan (like it should) and had the most amazing flavor of corn and green bell...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You won't want to go home. Great Patio, drinks and service. The interior is nice enough that you won't be bummed if you didn't have the 2 hours to wait for an outdoor spot. One of the places you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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So one Sunday evening we called a local restaurant to check on dining. Was told it would be a 30-40 ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words -- ostrich steak. Definitely the best thing on the menu, although I've never gotten anything here that wasn't super tasty. It's gotten to the point where I order the ostrich every time I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great restaurant for steak and rotisserie chicken. I heard that the BBQ ribs are good too, but I haven't tried it. I have been there a few times, and I always have great time eating there....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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Terrific bar, good service, beautiful setting - and once wonderful food. But my last meal there could have been frozen and shipped in from an interstate-side chain - the ribs were greasy and actually cold. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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The Rutherford Grill, a.k.a. Houston's, is a successful version of it's bigger sister, especially for Napa Valley. Although this is probably the areas only chain restaurant, they certainly are surviving...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2004
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We usually come here after a day of winetasting, and every time we get consistently good food and service. It is good if you like a tastefully casual, busy atmosphere. The restaurant is centered around a nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2004
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Have eaten at RG 4 times in the last couple of years after doing wine-tastings and have never been dissapointed. Part of the Houstons chain, RG sticks to the basics but does it very well. The artichoke/spinach...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2003
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Contrary to the website, this place does not take reservations. Tried making reservations for a party of 9 and was told no reservations excepted. Never had a chance to try the food.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2003
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My family always goes to Rutherford Grill when visiting Napa...it's like our experience would be incomplete without it. Our favorites include the smoked salmon appetizer, roast chicken and mashed potatoes....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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This little restaurant is a david in a plethora of giants... it'll knock you dead! The food is so deeeelicious, from the appetizers (eg iron skillet cornbread) to the desserts (eg oreo cookies and cream), that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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and bring your own bottle without a corkage fee is the right attitude when you have just been surveying the wine fields and are anxious to try your purchases. dogs welcome on the patio...
usrg.com - user review
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rutherford grill is known for many reasons: no reservations are taken over the phone, so all diners must show up, sign up and then (if lucky) get a seat on the lovely outdoor patio to await entry. this might...
gayot.com - user review
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family friendly yet upscale enough to serve as the setting for special occasions, this cozy rutherford steakhouse (part of the houston's family) is decorated with quintessential "country" accents weathered...
10best.com - user review
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