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Martini House is a three star restaurant in Saint Helena. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its contemporary offerings. The menu is equally eclectic. It's been awarded the 10 Best SF Wine Bars and Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence awards. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yum yum. We ordered a bottle of wine and also brought our own since they let you do that if you buy a bottle too. We each got different appetizers and even though I am not a HUGE mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I sat downstairs at the bar and had an amazing meal. It definitely helps to love mushrooms. The service was fantastic and they have a great cocktail list. Highly recommended!
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At the recommendation of fellow Yelper, Alison B., we had dinner downstairs in the cellar. We sat at the bar, ordered our drinks and pondered the menu. After a full day of wine tastings, I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! While I love the restaurant's sophisticated fare, I prefer to sit in the bar and get a burger. Although typically you can't order off of the bar menu in the restaurant, I have talked the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.Went for lunch on a weekend, and it was pretty slow and quiet. We were seated by the fire place, chairs were really comfy and the setting very romantic. Both the mushroom soup and escargot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Above all, this is my temple. This St. Helena restaurant is simply this best. It is my sincere hope that not too many people find this gem. There is an upstairs and a downstairs. The upstairs area is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Third time here. Decided on the Chef's Wine Pairing dinner. While the lobster course and the filet course were delicious, the foie gras terrine was an exercise in what not to do with clarified...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We thought the food was wonderful, though only because we really like mushrooms. If you don't, you are in serious trouble with this menu because it is a mushroom FEST - I mean everything. Seems a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the carpaccio alone. i crave it big time. other treats included the mushroom soup and mushroom salad. the kuleto design/decor was warm and cozy, with interesting details.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Martini House is one of Michael Bauer's top 100 and retains a star from Michelin. So, it must be really, really good. For me, not so much.I found the service to be confused. I was ignored for some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our group of winos needed cocktails, having tired of wine. Everyone we talked to at Chase kept recommending Martini House so off we went!The chef at Martini House is very focused on mushrooms, as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed. Martini House came fondly recommended by employees of upscale wineries. We made reservations, made the 30 minute trek, and were sincerely looking forward to experience this "amazing"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our dinner at Martini House in St. Helena was exceptional. Tucked away on a quiet street in St. Helena, just walking through the garden into the restaurant makes you feel like you've found a secret...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely restaurant with great service. I think the prices are way too high though.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here is a reality check for you fan's of Rachel Ray. She thinks an appetizer for $16 is cheap. She is rich. She does not understand the struggle of a wine student at the CIA who is looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived just before 6p last night which is a great time to go and we sat right in front of the kitchen which was fun.We were served two amuse bouches! Yummy! What a great way to start an evening....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times for dinner and it has always been delicious, but I never knew they were open for lunch. Now this is a fabulous, affordable lunch!- Amuse Bouche - Mushroom Mousse with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was prepared to blast this place until the bill came - $215, including tip, for (1) an appetizer, (2) an entree, and (3) the chef's tasting menu and wine pairing. The pairing included a $30 glass...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a great wine list. Brian, the sommelier, is very knowledgeable and has recommended some outstanding wines.Their creme of mushroom soup is wonderful as are the Nantucket scallops. I can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with the bf on a beautiful warm Sunday this past weekend. We went in and were promptly seated. The atmosphere and dining room is very rustic, yet white tablecloth. Bf had a view of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't order wine and then we saw the waiter go back to the kitchen, gesture towards our table, all the cooks looked at us and then we heard them say, "well there's nothing you can do about it!"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, this place is so cute and cozy! Perfect for dates and weekend getaways. The decor is kind of funky and quirky (water faucets sticking out of the ceiling beams, a long tree suspended from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and a few friends went here for brunch on Easter. The weather was beautiful and we wished we would of booked a table in the outdoor patio - however, the table we got upstairs by the window was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made a reservation on through Open Table 2 weeks before hand for 4....got seated right in front of the hostess stand, so it was a little like sitting in a museum. (i.e., every party that walked in was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you visit, sit downstairs at the bar or at a table. Upstairs is sort of stuffy, but still nice.After a long hard day of wine tasting, we came here to end our day because we heard the mushroom soup...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was exceptional. Everything about the meal was pitch perfect. If I ever feel the need to drop a few hundred on a meal in the Napa area again, Martini House may be the place.The biggest...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Martini House is a great spot...the food is great and the atmosphere is sophisticated. If you are going I recommend bringing your own wine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner room not downstairs: Yes cream of shroom soup great and we had this yummy amuse bouche that was parsnip panacotta with turmeric apples on top HEAVEN, my favorite thing all night. Looking at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's see:1. A hostess who can't find our reservation.2. A crappy table along some kind of hallway.3. Slow service.4. Crap food.5. Big bill.Other than that, awesome. Would've been better off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mom had her best salad here, Spinach Salad with Laura Chanel Goat Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts, Macerated Cherries and Hazelnut Vinaigrette! We also tried the Crab spring roll Ginger dipping Sauce and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my friend here this past Sat. This is her first time (She's from So Cal) and my 3rd time coming here. I come here for the Kobe beef burger and onion rings. My friend ordered the French Onion...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best resturant in the Valley, hands down.While the mushroom soup is everything you hear, step out of the box a little bit... Chef Todd does AMAZING, out of this world things with mushrooms!I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
first time - wife&i - tasting menusecond time - group of 12 - a la carteboth times i experienced good attentive service.both times the food quality was as expected from a restaurant of this caliber...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday lunch, the place was pretty quiet. We got a nice table by the fireplace, very cozy and (hehe) romantic. I like the decor of this place, it's like some kind of hunting lodge in Flagstaff,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really splendid time here once; the return trip, however, was extremely disappointing. I don't know if the chef changed, or I got the wrong waiter, or what. The thing I recall most immediately...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From across the street, this place has a quaint, adorable look to it as it stands on the street. Walking a bit closer, a beautiful patio that would be great on a warm day. Into the door, a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today was the 3rd time I've been to Martini House. Food: 4.25 stars. Great mushroom soup (a MUST) and love the complimentary button puff pastry with mushroom cream. French press coffee was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heaven.This place is what I call a "grown up" restaurant. With elegant and sophisticated staff who can pronounce "Terrine of Foie Gras", "Morel Mushrooms" and "Frisee" without batting an eyelash, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so its been a while since ive had a meal this great.They gave us an amuse bouche that was abolutely delicious on the house.Mushroom soup was fantastic.Carpaccio!!! you have to get this! a litle...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful food! Every single item that my husband and I ordered was almost better than the previous one. Absolutely five stars in the food department. A long drive from SF but worth it. We have dined...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. If you visit, walk through the entire place. Don't just go there, eat outside, then leave. Explore the entire place. Also, they have a few tables on totally private balconies. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
While the Martini House has excellent food, it is overshadowed by the arrogant and caviler attitude of the wait staff,. For a true 5 star restaurant and the prices that you pay for the dinner; one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was spending a lot of time in St. Helena, this was the restaurant I most frequented. Everything, from the food to the people, to the relaxed lifestyle that it represents appealed to me.I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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Great place for a romantic dinner. Our waiter was very attentive and had great knowledge about the wine collection. Food was fantastic: delicous duck and amazing steak! Wine pairing was awesome! Would...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recently spent a great evening at the Martini House. We ate in the lounge downstairs and enjoyed some excellent martini's. Our waitress was very helpful and our food was excellent. It was an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I am in Napa for an over night trip I always stop in here to get dinner or at least a drink in the down stairs bar. The chef here is a mushroom fan and always has some sort of influence on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't have reservations and had to eat by the bar downstairs. Hooray for me...great food near a bar! I love this place. I had the tenderloin which was amazing and my girlfriend had the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! Highly recommend the heirloom tomato salad and pink pearl panna cotta. Every bite was delicious and I can't want to go to back for more.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place!!!! Was in Napa for a wedding last weekend and on a friend's rec we grabbed a romantic dinner here during the rehearsal dinner. The atmosphere inside is cozy... like an old...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, this place is amazing. We went for dessert and drinks on a Friday night at the bar. It was a beautiful evening and although the place was packed, you never felt like it was too noisy or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service was great, but could not even compare with the food! The prix fix menu was amazing! It started off will an heirloom tomato salad- a delicious combination of sliced cucumbers, fresh juicy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It would definitely be ridiculous to even think of giving this place something less than 5 stars. MY GOD!!!!! The best restaurant I have ever eaten at. This restaurant is great for everything: an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just reviewing drinks and service. Really nice property. Really shitty way of handling a botched order. Normally, as someone in the industry, I let little things slide... but there really was no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
its silly to even consider not giving martini house five stars. from start to end, everything was excellent. we came here for lunch on a sunny saturday and the outdoor patio was great. the service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must when visiting the Napa Valley! The food is EXCELLENT! It's kind of dim and romantic if you're dining inside, but outdoor dining is beautiful. The Martini House is all about service!I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After being stuck in traffic for almost two hours treking from the East Bay, my friends and I discovered the HOLY GRAIL of all hamburgers: THE KOBE BEEF BURGER at the Martini House. My friend had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a beautiful space! I have eaten at Martini House around 15 times in my life, but the decor of the restaurant always impresses me. If it weren't for the fact that MH can get really crowded and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was back in town last week and of course I was headed to Napa. We met two friends who had not been to MH before and we had a very nice lunch out in the patio. I also went to a private event at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sit inside or out. At a table or bar downstairs. This restaurant services whatever your mood, even your inner hermit. The staff was smart and nice. Do NOT miss out on the mushroom soup, ahi salad, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after we went to Kuleto Winery. The setting was great and the service was friendly and prompt. Like most places in the Napa valley they had a good selection of wine to choose from. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place offered contemporary American food. The restaurant was very elegant and the service was excellent. We've tried a lot of the dishes on the menu and thought they were all pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice place. It really is a great span between Napa Valley casual and NorCal chique. The food is impressive, but personally, some of the sauces were a bit too overstated. The mushroom soup was an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last year we feasted on the wild mushroom soup, roasted venison and other delectables in the dining room. This past weekend we dove into the cellar for the crab spring rolls and the kobe burger, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the cellar this weekend. The service was wonderful, and all of the food was terrific. The outdoor dining space was a standout, especially at night.We went there to get the burger, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a real gem in the heart of wine country. Design is unique, outside seating is pretty and comfortable.Food was outstanding! I had the scallops which melted in my mouth.Wine list is over the top,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Martini House in a $154.28 kind of way. I can't say I particularly dig it in a $225.49 kind of way. Which is what I paid.It's not that I had a bad time. I enjoyed Martini House. I really did. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only give 4 star because the desserts are the way TOO SWEET!! I can't even eat it. However,The Foods over all are good but little be too oily. Service--5 stars!! Great service~no doubt !! friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Wagyu Burger. Go here, order it, be happy. All 3 guys in our group ordered it off the bar menu after we completed some barrel tasting and proclaimed it to be the best burger they have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service. We felt very well taken care of. There were some hiccups, but it is all how the server handles it whether a guest feels neglected or not. Our party of 9 had a good variety of food....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tempted to go even 4.5 on this one... and I will. Been there once before and it was ok, but I wasn't wowed. This past time I had a much different and very memorable experience. Top notch wine,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
before I forget about this place, i should review. went here for dinner. ambiance is nice and accommodates large parties. the service was great, friendly and helpful. i like the cute drink cards.food:...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and couple friends and I went here one Saturday afternoon for lunch. Let me start off by saying that we were at a winery BBQ w/tons of appertizers and wine~ we literally stuffed ourselves...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, but not incredible.We went with a group of 6 on Friday evening and were happy with the choice. The waiter was a bit over the top making it seem that we were so lucky to be in this restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty, inviting restaurant with warm staff. Food is cooked in very clean open kitchen by chef. Excellent and professional service. Menu is creative if not well-rounded. Wish there was more of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very cozy place that makes you feel at home. Service is impeccable and the food was delicious. We tried a mushroom tasting menu with wine pairing and some other dishes. All of it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As you enter this restaurant, I could tell this was a Pat Kuleto designed restaurant. It has lodge-like feel to it. The decor matches well with the cuisine served here. We were seated next to a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
KOBE BEEF BURGER! OMG...juicy, succulent, tender, amazingly mouth watering. We brought 2 bottles of caymus special select 1990 & 91 to enjoy with them...to die for. Another notables : Mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pay no attention to the one-star and two-star reviews for Martini House.The restaurant is gorgeous, the bar downstairs is exquisite. The menu (complete with information about their mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant, the waiters and other staff ruined what was supposed to be a joyful and fun event (my son's wedding rehearsal dinner). I found it to be very over priced with an unwarranted high...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We all had high hopes for a great meal at Martini's House for the pre-wedding dinner. Our party of 10 arrived happy and excited. The place looked nice and classy but unfortunately, that is where any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is hoity-toity BIG TIME! If you're intent on dinner here, make sure you've saved up to cover the bill. Hubby and I left the kids with my parents and had a rare date night here. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Special for its mushrooms!This place is known for their mushroom dishes and you can see the mushroom theme in most of their dishes. Napa Valley has the best restaurants I have ever dined at and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is the best way to end a full day of wine tasting? A great martini! or two :-)We had so much fun here ... the drinks, the food, the other customers ... it was a great way to end the full day of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Turning 30 was a really big deal to me. And the only way to really make me feel okay about it was for M. to take me to Napa for a weekend, to drown my elderly sorrows in fancy food and too much wine....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very Expensive......we got the preset mushroom menu with wine pairing....just enought food for two and delicious wine but god it was pricey for what it was.the Martini House is gorgeous inside and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted a playful meal in a cozy spot for Chirstmas Eve dinner, and the Martini House was a home run on both fronts. The mushroom tasting menu delivered, all the way thru the candy cap bread...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food. Liked the mushroom soup and the pear brioche tart with huckleberry sherbert. Bay scallops were tender but too salty. Champagne and wines were excellent. Friendly and efficient...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Martini House is a quintessential Napa experience for a special occasion. We let the Chef take over the evening with 4 courses of decadence with wine pairings for all. From start to finish the food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zagat rated this 26. Definitely lives up to the reputation. I love this place. Looks almost exactly like the restaurant in Ratatouille - lots of candle light, bronze cookware. They have a semi open...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE this place.I grew up in this teeny town so I have watched this site evolve over 25 (or so) years into the institution it is today. Well done!I love LOVE love going downstairs to the bar for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you REALLY like mushrooms? Then this is THE place for you. We had an entire five course meal of mushrooms of various types. Money was too tight for a return to Auberge du Soleil, so we decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love mushrooms this is the restaurant for you. Great mushroom tasting menu. Very accommodating if you just want one dish off there tasting menu. Went on our honeymoon and they sat us on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was up in Sonoma for a friend's wedding and decided to make a long weekend out of it.After reading fellow Yelpers' review for this place, I decided to make a reservation for Sunday night to check it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the most amazing lunch here. The drinks were interesting, thoughtful and delicious and the food was fantastic. I can't wait to go back. We sat outside under the shade of a beautiful tree. One of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you fellow Yelpers!!! After reading the reviews, I had to have the mushroom soup and the kobe beef burger. The soup was like heaven. It was especially great on what was a cloudy/overcast day....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a phenomenal culinary experience!Every dish worked in perfect harmony. The forni brown greens salad with goat cheese and figs was sublime, and the beef carpaccio was wonderfully delicate and full...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first rainy fall day found my friends and I searching for a warm, cozy spot to curl up with some hot food and cocktails. No other venue offers an richer atmosphere than the downstairs bar at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I will be the lone guy that keeps it real. Let me first say that if you are coming from an area short on GREAT food, Amarillo TX say, then this place will be a treat, as long as you don't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 1/2/08I've had a chance to hang out in the basement bar a couple of times now, although not yet on a rainy day. I do think this is a good place for after dinner drinks or a late dinner at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, service and food!Very friendly courteous vibe. Knowledgeable waiters. Excellent bussers. Made for a fantabulous evening in St. Helena.I started off with a Mango Mojito - refreshing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I GOT SHAFTED on the 4 course Chef's tasting for eighty bucks. Wasn't worth the splurge. It was good but when I broke it down I felt a bit like a sucker. Yeah there were truffles (or truffle oil) on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be mistaken by the name of this restaurant - Martini House is not a restaurant that specializes in martinis, but is actually named after the original owner of the restored Craftsman-style house...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just dined at Martini House in St. Helena last Friday night. Food is four stars. Very fresh, local ingrediants that are presented beautifully. For starters my husband had the chantrell mushrooms on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently my favorite restaurant in the valley. Always worth the drive North to posh St Helena from my humble Napa digs. We didn't have a res, but had a slammin' beef carpaccio and top notch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place embodies all the reasons why Napa Valley draws so many people. We sat outdoors on a beautiful day, enjoyed friendly and knowledgeable service, sipped on good wine, and ate great food....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, they were slammed the night we went--which meant we were starving and had to wait and the place was full of like, Marina types on vacay, ew--but anyway, I ordered the roasted morels w/ fennel,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice outdoor garden and a pleasant dining room, and a good food experience. I liked my meal, but food seems to be rolling all into one meta fancy restaurant concept for me these days. It's all so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was never great but it has become a joke. We have eaten here 5 or 6 times since it's opening. The service is amatuer and the menu is over-laden with mushrooms. The food is nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update 1/08We've been back several times - for brunch twice, and dinner twice. Since our review, they've been awarded a much deserved Michelin star.The service is impeccable, the wine list and wine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the weather is nice and you're out in Napa wine tasting, Martini House is worth taking a detour. The atmosphere on the outdoor patio makes you feel like you're on vacation. It is super relaxing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sundays are meant for places like this. After touring through a few wineries in Napa Valley, we took our buzz to this beautiful and hidden eatery for lunch. At first we were greeted before we even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I adored this restaurant the first time I ate here. Loved the interior, great service, great wine guidance, and real Nantucket scallops. Yum. We returned, finally, almost three years later and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we walked in on a whim knowing we'd catch the last seating and just have a simple napa-casual meal. no dice.i mean the decor is quintessentially napa- a dark room, old wine accessories displayed on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok, ok the food was actually quite delicious. Though, in all honesty I sensed the chef was going through a "mushroom fascination" or perhaps he'd recently been forageing in the hills behind the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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Had dinner at Martini House for the first time and throughly enjoyed it!!!! We had a party of three and started with drinks in the bar. The bartenders were really friendly and a pleasure to talk with, not to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a great place to bicker after a boozey day in wine country? Well, we weren't either, but that's what we got. I was all kinds of buzzed and Partybot was all kinds of irritated with me. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had two outstandingly delicious meals here...pleasantly clubby, dark wood, wonderful seasonal fare. Cheese can most certainly be trusted, nay, adored. Kudos to Kuleto for getting it right.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just learned how you can edit, these profiles. I am so glad, mainly because I type to fast,and dont have that much time to check my spelling. However, for this review, the sommelier I spoke about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the newer restaurants in Napa Valley. We had lunch there on the patio, and it was simply scrumptious. Great server, and the food was delectable. Nice assortment of soups, salads and lighter...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though it was hard to grab reservations online, we ended up calling when we were nearby and luckily someone had cancelled out. We tried both tasting menus with wine pairings, the duck, and the bay...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the name of "Martini House," how could I possibly pass up this restaurant? I did my research and was very curious about the mushroom tasting menu. I mean, martinis and mushrooms? A couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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We planned our company's annual luncheon at Martini House and made reservations over a month in advance. Upon our arrival, on Dec 15th, we discovered that we had been seated OUTSIDE! Imagine the surprise. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Many reviews I have read of Martini House (on other websites) have negative reviews about service or attitude. I will state right here that I have never had bad service in the eight or ten times I ha...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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I have had lunch at Martini House twice while visiting wine country. Both lunches were excellent. The atmosphere is pleasant and the seating is comfortable. The halibut entree was both healthy and delicious....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was dying to try this place since it is a favorite of so many. The restaurant has a beautiful outdoor garden seating area. The inside feels very masculine with dark wood, like an old lodge. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is in a beautiful craftsman-style building, which I ventured into only to find the hostess stand. I would've given this place 5 stars, but I found the hostess to be rather "snooty."...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't have a full dinner here, only lunch, so I suppose I'm not really in a position to review it... but I would be doing the world a disservice if I didn't spread the word that Martini House makes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Over-rated food, Under-whelming service!!!We had heard such wonderful things about Martini House that we chose it for a special birthday celebration. Unfortunately this restaurant did not live up to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have a martini! No it's not named for that one, but I've been tempted to move into the bar and not leave. Todd Humphries alongside Pat Kuleto have created the pinnacle of Valley restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Martini House has a great combination of food, service and ambience. They have the best cream of mushroom soup and sonoma duck breast that melts in your mouth and for dessert I recommend the warm rum...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Martini House saved our weekend in the wine country; after the disappointing and lackluster experiences here http://www.yelp.com/biz/4yKNDUi5AZXVCqXyo3PRxA?hrid=ZHahInGHOdM5XrsA3stpgQand here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better restaurants that has opened in Napa in the last 5 years. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great wine list of course, the price is not overwhelming, I really like how the BAR...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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I recently tried Martini House for the first time and was appalled by the horrendous service and overpriced food. I was seated on the inner corner of the stairwell where during the course of the meal, several...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for dinner - great dark & moody atmosphere at night - quite romantic. Excellent wine selection and the entree's though a tad on the heavy side, were great! It's definitely worth a trip,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place! I just was in the bar, so can't speak to any of their food, but they had really inventive drinks. They had a great drink that used lemoncello, a meyer lemon drop, so many varieties...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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Eight of us recently had dinner at Martini House-it was magical. We sat outside and had a fabulous meal. If you are looking for a quintessential Napa experience, this is it. Our only complaint was that we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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Martini House has a great combination of food, service and ambience. They have the best cream of mushroom soup and sonoma duck breast that melts in your mouth and for dessert I recommend the warm rum tapioca....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite lunch spot while touring Napa! Stop, sit at the bar, enjoy some tasty snacks and a wonderful glass of wine (as if you need it...I know). I love the rustic cabin-style atmosphere,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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Great food, great service, fun atmosphere! Great wine selection. The cauliflower mushroom appetizer was great. Duck was wonderful. I recommend this as one of the best.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2004
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Had to wait 15 minutes for a table even though had reservations. Don't bother with their specialty drinks and just stick to wine. While my Ahi Tuna was very plain and rather blah, my husband's duck was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2004
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aybe we weren't playing by the rules as diners at Martini House. After a full day touring wineries, our wed hit our limit for alcohol and excess calories. So, we committed what appears to be a cardinal sin: we...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2004
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I've been to Martini House twice, and both times have been phenomenal. The staff, from the hosts to the bartenders to the wait staff, are knowledgable, helpful, and very friendly. The food is simply incredible...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2004
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We had a wonderful time here during our Napa Valley vacation. We hit a number of top-rated places, and this spot was among the best. Food was awesome and the setting was nice, though not perfect. My Sonoma...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2004
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We requested a seat by the fire for our anniversary. I had at least four interactions with the people there and they said they would do their best. I understand a request is just that a request. When we...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2003
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We went to the Martini House for lunch on a trip to Napa. This restaurant is off the main street in St. Helena. We had the best meal we have had in a long time. If we lived near by wed probably go once a week....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2003
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First of all, we dined downstairs. So were not sure if we would have gotten a different experience upstairs in the main dining room. One word...SERVICE, beyond slow, unattentive and unpersonable. And there was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2003
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A group of us had dinner here on a Mon night to celebrate a birthday. Hostess was not friendly, server was unaccomadating, food was mediocre and seating was uncomfortable.Cream of mushroom soup was the only...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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We live in the valley and this is our favorite restaurant. The food is inventive and everchanging. Great winelist!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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Two of us had lunch on a Sunday, a little late, and it was not crowded. The food was very nice, though not stellar. One desert, a lime parfait that came with the very reasonable fixed price lunch, was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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The atmosphere was pleasant. Outdoor seating, cozy downstairs. If you weren't seated near the open kitchen conversation was possible. If you do get seated near the open kitchen be prepared to be distracted....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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A pretty little lodge/food temple that makes those nippy Napa Valley nights go down easier. Downstairs feels like a really upscale yet old-world tavern, and service is super-friendly despite the 'hot' label...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2002
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renowned restaurant designer, pat kuleto, teams up with chef todd humphries to create a napa valley destination restaurant. martini house features chef humphries 'napa cuisine' based on the best-loved foods of...
opentable.com - user review
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beautiful wine country restaurant showcases dishes like salmon with duxelle sauce and braised veal cheeks...
sfgate.com - user review
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pat kuleto has done it again. his signature style of down-to-the-detail decorating (think farallon and jardinire) has worked its sophisticated magic on a craftsman-style bungalow in st. helena...
gayot.com - user review
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a collaboration of two bay area stars...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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"nice job, boys!" roars a cook to his henchmen and henchwomen, sauteeing venison and building lobster salads in the open kitchen of this jazzy take on a lodge. it would be tough to disagree. if your mother had...
sanfran.com - user review
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great food, great service, fun atmosphere! the service was wonderful and very attentive. great wine.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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boasting an arts and crafts exterior, this restaurant is something of a local curiosity. rumor suggests that the owner had an entourage of interior decorators work on the place just before it opened; thus,...
10best.com - user review
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Renowned restaurant designer, Pat Kuleto, teams up with Chef Todd Humphries to create a Napa Valley destination restaurant. Martini House features Chef Humphries 'Napa Cuisine' based on the best-loved foods of...
opentable.com - user review
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