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Bistro Jeanty in Yountville is a three star French restaurant. This is a moderately priced restaurant. The menu is top-notch. It's been awarded the 10 Best SF Romantic award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
We've never been much for planning and so we found ourselves driving back from a spur-of-the-moment trip to Yosemite to a spur-of-the-moment trip to Napa on our 7th anniversary hungry for dinner at...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place twice and it is delicious as the first time I was here. We were starving after our wine tasting and most restaurants in the area were booked or had a long wait. I called Bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was our second visit to Bistro Jeanty, the first being the subject of my frequent food daydreams (the kind that result in uncontrollable drool). Of all the meals we've had in Napa, this one takes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
im really digging the brunches here. i enjoyed everything we ordered.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at Bistro Jeanty before but I couldn't remember whether or not I liked it...that's typically a red flag...but my bf and I were in Yountville, it was lunch time and we were hungry.That...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow - really good food - I had no time for appetizers this time, so my gf and i went straight for entrees and she finished w/dessert - we got the beef stew and the pork shoulder...the beef stew wasn't...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The groom decided that strip clubs are over-rated for him, a few years ago. Therefore, my friends and I took the husband-to-be to this delicious restaurant and afterwards, a few wineries for...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wife and I dined at Bistro Jeanty for the second time this weekend, and what started as a crush is turning into love. I can't think of another restaurant in the extended Bay Area that has such...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want fabulously French cuisine in a gorgeous little town setting? Then eat here. Of course, just the fabulous part would have been fine but that area of downtown Yountville is cute and has some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I want to trek an hour to eat AND want to keep coming back, that tells you something. We came here for an evening dinner a couple of weekends back and had high expectations because of all the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty, you get your bang for the buck:Food - 3.5 starsService - 4.5 starsPerformance/Cost - 5 starsI've always wanted to go to Bistro Jeanty for somewhat of a benign reason - it's the only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid the wait, eat here early for lunch. This is my favorite lunch place in Napa. The wait staff is great, the appetizers aren't for the faint of heart, Porkbelly with a lentil balsamic vinegar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warm summer nights, candle light, soft French music playing, a light breeze on the patio. Exactly what we found here. Plates du jour (...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Word of caution - Saturday dinner might come with 30-minute wait even with reservation. No harm done though - the boys were still finishing up the pool match at the nearby dive bar, and the ladies...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food: simply outstanding. Now I've been to a lot of similarly priced places (mostly in and around the silicon valley) but the food never came close (except may be for the now closed Brigitte's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a light lunch. Since I wasn't too hungry, I just had their famous tomato soup in puff pastry and a side of fries. My husband had their salmon carpaccio. The tomato soup was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Bistro Jeanty, How I love theeeeMy husband, daughter and I came here for lunch. The service wasn't the best at first. We did however, make some small talk with the waiter and he finally came...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful service, friendly servers, and good food!Our glasses of water was never more than half empty before it was refilled and the appetizer bread was promptly replaced when it was out. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, not a MIchelin 1 star for me. More like a Firestone 4 star if you asked me. Don't get me wrong, the food was good. I will recommend this place, but I think it's a tad overrated. Some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fillet of sole is sooooooooooo good. great wines.........
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would now suggest Jeanty only 99 times out of 100. I was recently booted from the bistro table at the front that I love so much, and moved to a table about ten feet to the left, right near the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here 2 years ago for a Bachelorette Weekend. I was excited about going there after reading all the reviews only to find that the food was just ok, nothing spectacular. I had one of their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty was highly recommended by a friend restaurant owner. He insisted I try the pike dumplings an the cassoulet upon my visit. Unfortunately, both dishes where extremely dull. I supposed I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here with friends. Ate the following:1) Tomato soup in puff pastry - superb2) Halibut with ratatouille - this was a special for the evening. The fish was overdone (one of the other guys...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have had both a wonderful and a mediocre meal at this Napa bistro. My first experience was spectacular, from the food to the service. The second however fell very flat due to our seating situation,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my absolute favorite Napa eateries. So charming, romantic and tasteful in every way. Menu is affordable and fresh; staff is experienced; ambiance is perfect for a date or a casual dinner with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to try Ratatouille! As it was the daily special I had to try it. As in the movie, the colorful vegetables perfectly lined the shallow dish, all melded together from the heat of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eight of us sat on the patio, it was a beautiful summer day and our lunch was perfect. Love the pitchers of wine, makes it so authentic as if I'm in a small bistro along a country road outside the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
warning: portions here are huge, so order sparingly. the bone marrow appetizer was a highlight. my cassoulet was tasty, but i wish i didn't order such a hearty dish when there was way too much food....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What to do on a hot summer day??? Easy...take the day off from work and head to wine country! Bistro Jeanty was my last stop on another day of fun away from work. I never thought something so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am only reviewing this restaurant based on the bar. We had reservations for Ad Hoc but saw the sign for this place that had oyster happy hour...$1 each. Yes, you heard me correctly...$1 each in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This may very well be my favorite restaurant in Napa, but if not, it's tied with Ad-Hoc. The tomato soup is amazing, and completely unique to the restaurant. I also, had the rabbit, which was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the price and the quality of food & service you get, I doubt that you will find a better French restaurant in the Napa Valley area. As others have mentioned, the tomato soup is a must have for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a nice, quiet, slow serving, small portion french restaurant, this is not the place. This is french bistro so your portions will be pretty american. = ) Excellent service and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Im torn between 3 and 4 stars on this one, but I will be going back this weekend to try it again. The food was fantastic, hands down. Flavorful, well cooked meat., delightful appetizer, scrumptious...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't recommend this restaurant.I was so excited to try Bistro Jeanty since we've been to Jeanty at Jack's and they pretty much have the same menu with a few differences. I absolutely loved...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a very cute French bistro style restaurant, which I actually enjoyed more than Bouchon down the street. We came for lunch, and the patio was really cute and sunny, but it got pretty warm, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After touring around Napa, we came here on a thursday night with some out of town guests. We first ordered the $1 oysters and $1 sardines (available before 6:30pm) as appertizers. There were quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty was quite yummy! Went here with four others, so there was a great selection in menu items (with no overlap!) Everyone was happy with their meals, with an emphasis being place on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Would-a, could-a, should-a licked the bowl the tomato cream soup was so good. I loved every spoonful, I thought I'd lose my dignity.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Um, the best French food I've had in awhile. AWHILE. Started with the green bean salad, moved on the mussels in red wine sauce, and in between samples bits of the epic creme de tomate en croute soup,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the CRA�ME DE TOMATE EN CROUTE!!! It never disappoints! What more can you say when each spoon full leaves you smiling and thanking the powers that be that you are alive to enjoy this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few restaurants in town that I was able to get a Friday night group dinner reservations the same week. I had a feeling that wasn't the best sign. Honestly, I was disappointed. But it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this restaurant many times and I still find myself thinking back to two of the dishes when I think about my favorite restaurants ever....a) the tomato soup en croute and 2) the COQ AU...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch with some friends, and sat outside, which was beautiful. But, I wasn't impressed with the food. I ordered the halibut with a ratatouille. The fish was SO dry! Real crispy on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
heyday of this place 2000-03additional list of written specialsnice heirloom tomato saladtried the coq au vin with butter noodlesdidn't have the wow i expected but rich sauce nonethelessfor its foodie...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Because I gave Buchon 4, I have to give Bistro Jeanty 5.... Cheers for decanting my wine, while I went about in Napa. It was perfect when I had it during dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is, but special occasions always have me craving French food. And my birthday meal was no exception. The BF gave me a choice between two Napa Valley restaurants. The menu at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place! best homestyle french food in the bay area hands down. started with the bone marrow. which was the best bone marrow i've ever had and maybe one of the best dishes i've ever had in my life!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you been to Yountville? Don't blink or you will miss it, and be sorry you did. After hours of a leisurely, er excruciating, bike ride from Sonoma around wine country, we ended up at Bistro Jeanty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Love this place! We went after wine tasting on a Thursday and sat at the bar with an awesome bartender named Bob. We were happy to find they have $1 oysters for happy hour until 6:30! We also had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 starsIt was a wonderful meal in a quaint french country bistro in the heart of wine country. However, for the price, portions, and flavors, I think you can do better elsewhere in the valley....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a lovely long day of tasting wine all about Napa, we ended up here on recommendation of our driver, a local to Yountville. We were quickly seated with no reservation on the 4th of July, likely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this bistro for a while now. Last week I drove by and there was seating available in the lovely covered patio.The food for both of us was stellar. Authentic French Moulles and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Take a trip to Yountville. Go anywhere within the township. It's hard to go wrong. The place is wall to wall fine food. Bistro Jeanty is no exception.I begin with pike dumplings with lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is YUMMY!!! I loved the food, service and ambience. I ordered the onion soup even though it was 90 degrees outside. The soup was excellent. Afterwards, I had the rib eye steak and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The girls and I were lucky enough to be joining Cornerstone cellars for dinner here the second night of our Napa trip. What a great treat for us!The food was killer, our wines were awesome, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fortunately, one front table was open. What a lucky we were. However, must make a reservation if really want eat here.Menu is vary depends on season or availability of ingredient.My friend ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had a reservation for last Sunday, June 21st, and was blown away by the quality and taste of this place. This place has one Michelin star to their name, its fair in price, and good portions which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
quite possible one of the best meals ive ever had. been to two restaurants in yountville - bouchon and bistro jeanty, both french bistros. and i gotta say i like bistro jeanty better...although its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing that I have been to this place many times and have never moved past the Nicoise salad, I must say they set the benchmark for nicoise salads!!!!Wonderful ambiance. Wonderful food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have been many times. They are consistent though this time we went just for multiple appetizers. All good...the four stars (not five) because the server was not particularly friendly and come to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MY KIND OF FRENCH BISTRO.Name any famous French bistro classic and it's right smack on the menu.And here it comes hot and fresh to your table. Like a fine wine, you taste it already as you smell it.I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Robert Mondavi Winery on an empty stomach. So, technically on a wine tasting, you are to swish it gracefully and return it into a spittoon. Omar and I didn't do the above! That Pinot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forgive me, Yelpers, for I have sinned.Greed: Should we share the tomato soup in a puff pastry that's supposed to be out-of-this-world good? Nah...let's each get one.Sloth: Eat. Drink wine. Sleep....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfection is the first word that comes to mind. The rest of the words follow suit. I really do love this place. Every time I go, it's a plaisir francais (french treat!). I've been here countless...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot say enough good things about Bistro Jeanty. Yea, its great to go to French Laundry and get all gussied up....sure, its cool to go to Tra Vigne for some pizza...HOWEVER, in my opinion, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still remember when Bistro Jeanty first opened... it caused quite a buzz and this was THE "it" restaurant. Amazingly, over 10 years later, it still churns out delicious food that never feels past...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely place. The service is very good and the price is right. Quality is where it is at and this place has it. Love the bone marrow!
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our first trip to Napa. This was our first dinner. It came highly recommended by several friends and Yelp reviews were also very positive.Firstly, the menu was outstanding. Item after item right...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there, remember it being hot as sin that day an night, had the heirloom tomato, goat cheese, and basil salad and some wine....perfect end after a day of tasting!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I visited Bistro Jeanty in summer 2006 and loved it. Our return visit in summer 2009 was disappointing in comparison. Fortunately we are boring, sentimental people, so we ordered the exact...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely fabulous. A group of friends and I went there and everyone came out very satisfied with a big smile on our faces.Steak Tartare, Bone Marrow, Duck Foie Gras Pate just to name a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent little french bistro. My husband and I dined there last night. We started with the salade aux lardons et oeuf mollet (Escarole and soft boiled egg salad with a warm apple smoked bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than Bichon by far! We had the best pork chop I've ever tasted! Coq au vin was also excellent. The ambience in unpretentious and the waitstaff is friendly unlike the bistros in France!
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mm mmm mmmmmmm!!! This place was amazing!! I came here for Mother's Day with my boyfriend and his parents for lunch. This place has great ambiance with lots of French decor/paintings. Our server was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Full review in the ol' BlogHaving strongly debated Bistro Jeanty vs. Bouchon on my previous visit to Napa (choosing Bouchon to let my mother experience Keller's food first-hand) yet somewhat concerned...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You'd think that after Bauer's scathing review http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/12/23/FDQH14K2HB.DTL Jeanty's team would be extra attentive but unfortunately not... While the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Bistro Jeanty for Mother's Day Lunch. We were seated at 1pm as we had a reservation for that time. As I expected, Bistro Jeanty was packed, both inside and outside. We sat inside as this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have visited this restaurant 3-4 times a year over the last 5 years usually for lunch. Very country french in character, service, and food. The meals are hardy, tons of flavor, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We heard about Bistro Jeanty from a Napa local. After reading all of the rave reviews, we made sure to make reservations for dinner during our weekend getaway in Napa. We were warmly greeted at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tomato soup is excellent! Will go back again!
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omg, I can't believe I forgot to finish my Yelp review on this place.I took my boyfriend here as a part of his birthday present, and he was definitely not disappointed!We made reservations, but still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phillipe Jeanty is the man that brought real French food to Northern California when taking over the kitchen of Domaine Chandon. Bistro Jeanty serves classic French Bistro-style fare in a warm,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is Napa Valley's gem. The owner, Phillipe Jeanty came to America as a chef for Napa Valley's first premier restaurant at Domaine Chandon in 1977. Phillipe Jeanty has been a major...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting great things from a restaurant with the same Michelin Star rating as the amazing Gary Danko. Unfortunately, I found that Bistro Jeanty was not all it was cracked up to be. I visited...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Asked to be seated outside and that was done quickly. The menu had a lot of options. We were adventurous and ordered the roasted bone marrow. It was really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
VERY solid French bistro food. After a whirlwind tour of the wineries, we came here to get some food to soak up the alcohol.The mushroom soup was fantastic. Even my friend who didn't like mushrooms...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here with a group so I sampled a few different things.They gave us a great experience with one minor glitch.My order was: 1) Smoked Trout 2) Pork Shoulder and 3) Lemon SorbetRestrospectively,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty use to be a favorite of ours but our dinner last weekend left me disappointed...we started with the Pied de Cochon (which we always have) and roasted Bone Marrow which was a special....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
warm and cozy restaurant. very casual. the people are super attentive and is very interactive with the customers. I liked the service. the escargot was okay...not what i expected. but the tomato soup...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...good friends and good food..how much better can it get? My friends and I started out the day going to visit two wineries and ended up having lunch at the Spritzer station...If you're looking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here for the first time, and I was surprised that such cozy and non-pretentious french bistro would have a perfectly cooked ribeye steak and tons of fries for under $30! My girlfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was just as good as the reviews said it would be. I would recommend it to any one looking for good bistro food that's still somewhat affordable. Had the escargot and the tomato soup -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bouchon and Bistro Jeanty, this is the Sophies Choice of Yountville. Both are special, you love them both dearly and you just do not want to be put in a position to make that fatal decision. Which one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I visit the Bay Area, the question will come up, "When are we going to Yountville?" bec/ now instead of simply the ham and cheese sandwiches at Bouchon, we now have to contend with the full...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think we should have stuck with the safer picks, but we decided to go authentic French bistro. Started out with the pig trotter appetizer, I should have asked how it was prepared, I guess I'm just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. So incredible. What can I say? Everything was perfect. So just a warning. My friends and I (table of 4) ate a lot. We had 3 appetizers, and 3 soups between us, and then each had a main dish....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO TASTY. We started off with the tomato soup, which was heaven.. and I had the coq au vin which was more than I could eat and quite delicious. Everyone else at the party seemed to really enjoy what...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the greatest meals of my life. We took a day trip to Napa with a friend, and had called ahead for reservations at French Laundry but to no avail. The wait was 3 months or something,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tomato Soup- a puffy pastry is put on the top of the bowl. You break that to get to the best tomato soup you will ever eat. 5 Stars just from that. Worst thing about this dish is when you start seeing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, I had the tomato soup, the puff pastry part of it was perfect. The fried smelts were a first for me and were tasty. My husband had the coq au vin, also good. An excellent meal but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to love this place...with so many accolades and recommendations, it was hands down our top pick for dinner on a Saturday night. I keep thinking that maybe we ordered wrong, or maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you find yourself in California's wine country, you must try Bistro Jeanty. It's a quaint French restaurant in the Napa Valley area. The boyfriend and I dined there in October 2006 and were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
even at lunch time with a large party of 8 girls, the service, food, and ambiance was inexplicably charming. the tomato pastry soup was a taste of provence (and heaven), no doubt. girlie suggestion:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At bistro jeanty we had 3 tomato soups in puff pastry (its what theyre famous for), French onion soup, escargot, bone marrow, cured pork belly in a lentil basalmic vinegar stew with foie gras ragout...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An adorable restaurant with its bike parked out front and red awning inviting those that stroll by on Washington Street to drop in for a casual bite to eat.A splendid selection of old French bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Bistro Jeanty. I could live here.I live in Orange County but my cousins live in fremont so every time we get together we usually head up to Napa to do some wine tasting. Each time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place had been recommended to me by a friend who's been going here for some time, so we tried it tonight. The place was packed by 7pm on a rainy Monday night, and no wonder. The food and service...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is consistently my favorite restaurant in the valley, so so delicious! When you get off the highway, drive right passed the French Laundry and straight on to the Bistro for a great meal! The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good and consistent!!! What else can I say that not already said! Kudo!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We walked in with no reservations on Valentine's Day. Luckily the host said he could seat us on the patio. I was a little nervous because that day it was windy and rainy, but it turned out to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every year I find myself having the pleasure of eating dinner here with my family. The tomato puff pastry soup is excellent. If you are lucky they sometimes offer a bone marrow appetizer which is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TOMATO SOUP PUFF PASTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely lives up to the hype and more. TRUST!the pork shoulder and coq au vin were huge disappointments =( SKIP...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was time for dinner after a great day of wine tasting along the Silverado Trail. Our new friend James was our last pourer and he recommended Bistro Jeanty. We were immediately seated in their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times and the majority has been pretty good. The last time I went was right before the busy time (around 6:30pm) and when it gets busy, it gets loud. The waiter there was very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only had appetizers here: tomato soup and escargots.Unfortunately, both were big let downs. The escargots were a bit undersalted, and had a weird taste of alcohol (not wine) in it. The soup was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had forgotten all about this place until recently: I was sitting outside a coffee shop in Austin, people-watching, when I overheard a man and woman recounting their trip to Napa. "... ate at ......
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been trying to frequent Napa more since I only live 45 minutes away during the school year, and I have to say, this is my favorite little restaurant in Yountville (I have yet to try the French...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep this place is great. Love the decor, all the employees were really nice and helpful. Four of us had dinner and we were all really happy we got reservations here. Two of us got the tomato soup our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All the other reviewers already mentioned the best item on the menu. My parents used to own an upscale restaurant in Yountville, and the cooks and chefs would always rave about the tomato soup at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday afternoon, 2/8/09 No reservations, walk-in and lucky! Window table. Breezy, cloudy afternoon...rain ready to fall. Smelt $10,50 crunchy light batter and moist inside. Seasoned just right Foie...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this restaurant almost since it opened many years ago. The food here is consistently good. My favs are the mussels and the tomato soup. For the best experience, get a table...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ten years ago approximately, Philippe Jeanty walked from the top chef's position at Domain Chandon that he held for nearly twenty years and opened this fabulous bistro in Yountville. Ever since,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cramped dining room, good value. food, which menu may be a little stale, was executed well. definite little gem in Napa valley amongst newer kids on the block.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I spent a glorious weekend in the Wine Country celebrating her 50th Birthday. Amidst the Wine Tastings & Spa Treatments, we planned a dinner at Bistro Jeanty, which we were really looking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a kid I hated tomato soup. My mom would make that kind out of can where it comes out in a solid mass and you add milk and poof, you have soup. I HATE that tomato soup..... Bistro Jeanty, on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to France (I know... booooo...), but this little bistro is what I imagine a truly French bistro really looks like. And if not, then maybe they should.The food was excellent. I won't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Their food is amazing. So good and in such an unpretentious setting. Their tomato soup is as good as everyone raves. The service is impeccable. I like this place more than...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh which way to go? 4 or 5 stars, if I could 4.5 would work. Just shy of 5 due to the absent water/bread server and being a bit heavy handed on the salt on the Coq au Vin. Now for all the PLUSES......
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Would I drive one hour to this restaurant for the tomato soup? You bet I would. Our waiter was a seasoned vet who was flawless. We went up for my fathers 78th birthday. I had the pork chops which was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just have to say WOW when I think about this place. The cassoulet is outstanding and tomato soup just heavenly. Everything we've tried there has been fabulous, but those are my two favorites.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not French laundry, but very good. Crowded. Crazy busy. Heavy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We call this the "Tomato Soup Place" when we can't remember the name because it is so memorable. Always take visitors to the Bay Area to this eatery. Love it, love the ambiance. The truffled salami...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty is an ideal Napa stop at any point during your visit. Unfortunately, everyone had a huge breakfast beforehand, and I didn't time my arrival in Yountville properly. It was still early in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been thinking about going to place for some time now, my bf never wanted to go bc he thought it was be small portions of crazy French food but we finally went and he ended you liking it more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants I have ever been to! My husband and I were visiting Napa Valley and Bistro Jeanty was recommended to us by the staff at our B&B. It was amazing from start to finish, even...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Puff puff puff smoke rings you are not.pastry over my tomato soup you are.i would eat you every day if i could.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down one of my favorite restaurants! My husband and I came here for my Birthday after a long day of wine tasting. We ordered the escargot for an appetizer and the tomato soup in puff pastry,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I ate at Bistro Jeanty yesterday for our Thanksgiving dinner. We didn't have reservation, because we (mistakenly) thought we could get Asian takeout from SOMEWHERE, but every place we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow we have not been here in over 2 years and the food is still amazing for dinner! I ordered the Coq Vin and it was just UNREAL!! Tons of chicken marinated in luscious red wine, pearl onions, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The filet mignon here is really good, and I love the mushroom cream sauce that is dribble over it. However, my favorite dish here is probably the tomato soup puff pastry, which is soooo delicious. In...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Bistro Jeanty over a year ago, not sure why I have not been back, but I must say that French food is very good. I loved every bit of it. Service, food, prices, everything. I don't remember...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ambience. It just feels so homey with the decor yet romantic with soft lighting. We love bistro like this where you can relax, enjoy great food and not feel the need to dress up and be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
tomato soup with puff pastry was awesome. wanted to make that my meal.my husband got the onion soup. good but couldn't beat the tomato soup.for entree i had the cassoulet and my husband had the rib...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not what I thought it was going to be, but still great. This place is 'country' French fare.Their famous tomato soup covered with filo dough is a must. The bone marrow dish was also totally sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Our first visit to Bistro Jeanty was three years ago and we had a wonderful experience with both the food and the service.We revisited October 26th, 2008 for dinner and the service has slipped. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had read all the reviews and thought Bistro Jeanty would be a greatplace for a birthday dinner while in the wine country. Big mistake!The server was perfunctory, nothing more, and completely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second time eating at Bistro Jeanty. I wanted to eat here again before I wrote a review because this place is as perfect as it gets for me. The food is heavenly. It just makes me feel so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here after spending bouncing around Napa Valley.We got the cassoulet, coq au vin, cote de porc, and some appetizers, such as the bone marrow, steak tartare, and a salade de betteraves. We also...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best bang-for-the buck meal I have ever had. The cassoulet is the most complex, wonderful soupy thing you will ever eat. It has ham hocks, duck, bacon within the dish and it is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Napa, oh napa. The only time when my eating schedule becomes so erratic (I am usually a 5 square meals a day kind of gal) that I end up eating one real meal and fortifying my body the rest of the day...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful! Delicious! Amazing! Yuuummmmyyyy!!!This is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Napa. Nothing on there menu is disapointing, great prices and oh so yummy. When I go I always start...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My romantic road trip to Napa Trip w/ that special someone.....=) brought us to yountsville.French laundry was not opened for lunch so we decided to take a little stroll.&AAAAAAahhh~ What a lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wowzas. For the price, you cannot beat. Although it is certainly not cheap.....you will be able to put your kids through college afterwards...as apposed to dining at neighbor French Laundry. Best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a full-day of wine touring in Napa, nothing beats sitting down to a special meal at Bistro Jeanty. Since I went with a large group, each of us ordered something different and we all shared it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a date with my boyfriend Ben and was extremely impressed. Our waiter was prompt, friendly, helpful with a little bit of humor. We started off with the tomato soup and the escargots....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent little restaurant in a town full of great restaurants!When we mentioned that we ate here at the local winery tour, they tour guide asked "Did you have the Tomato Soup?" I eagerly said YES!!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a terrific French Bistro that lived up to its lofty hype. I thought the food was excellent from start to finish. Highlights of our meal included the pork belly with foie gras, tomato soup in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here with my family. We all loved our meals and the atmosphere of this restaurant. The tomato soup was very delicious, my dad did that thing with his bread when he has to scrape every last...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW - how can you eat all that good food after drinking so much wine? Some how some way we managed to eat a lot of good food and drink a lot more wine.They served our large group very well....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible experience.Lunch on a Saturday afternoon, no reservations required. We sat on the patio. Our server, I believe his name was Jason, was outstanding. He was attentive enough but not too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love to go to Bistro Jeante in Yountville. The food is spectacular and I feel like I'm in a Bistro in France. Recently we had a large group and the were very accommodating in seating us on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a place you pay what you get and maybe more than that...we two people ate:- beef bone marrow, artistic deco, taste gd on toast- the signature tomato soup, the pastry was so gd, best ever- the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a casual dinner upon arriving from Napa. Our concierge where we were staying said we had to order the puffed pastry tomato soup so we did. It is an incredibly delicious dish although...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is located in the cutesy town of yountsville and it fits perfectly there. the restaurant is very quaint and unpretentious, which is nice considering where it's located! The food we had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I imagine it would be difficult to compete with Bouchon right up the street. But for authentic French bistro fare, I'd go here over Bouchon. Where do I begin? The frites...great, pate...awesome,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Both my husband and I thought the food here was some of the best we've ever had. I had the pork, which comes with spinach and mashed potatoes. It was superb - I've never had pork like that in my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I loved this restaurant. We started with the escargot (http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/JjADXBo4aVjMKeqL61nMfA/l) (we are big escargot fans) and it was honestly the first time I had it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were starving way before our 9pm reservation. We showed up around 8pm and they managed somehow to give us a table. I shared a heirloom tomato salad with my friend and I can only wish I had it for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was an epic lunch that shall be remembered for decades to come. It was, in the words of our good friend Katie, an "excessful" meal.Perhaps some perspective is in order: we celebrated on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here after Ad Hoc snootily turned us down because we had just missed lunch service, so the wait was rather long because of the influx of people that were turned away from Ad Hoc. Despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before I delve into the food and the service, I want to say that the restaurant itself was adorable. Very cute. Very wine country. Perfect for weekend brunch on a nice day.The presentation of all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This began at a 4, went to a 3.5, then a 3, then a 2.5, which I've rounded up to a 3. Sad, right? This was mostly due to the service, which also began very promisingly, but then plummeted quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After a full day wine tasting up in Napa, the bf took me to an early-ish dinner down in Yountville, the town that has a population of about 4. (I don't know how anyone could actually live there...supe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was saving 5 stars for the french laundry, but since we couldn't get a reservation there after careful logistics and planning that spanned 3 months, we decided to check out bistro jeanty. There was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, yes. Definitely the best tomato creme soup I've ever had. The puff pastry on top was the perfect compliment to the soup. Their roasted bone marrow was soooo good. Their veal kidneys were ok, not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BONE MARROW appetizer aux delices!My SALAD NICOISE was bit plain...it's nothing like "Jeanty at Jacks," the sister restaurant in SF, Frisee salad with egg ----Must try! VEAL KIDNEY in this white...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cozy little restaurant seems to always be packed with people! We tried to get reservations last time we were in Napa and they had none available. We tried again this time and finally got in. :)We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is an excellent bistro. not stuffy, very casual, cozy and friendly, and much of their food is worth the drive. it's very slow and laid back, though, so go when you have all afternoon. works well...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at this restaurant. We were there early enough so that we didn't have to wait for a table. The food was excellent and the service was efficient.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty is one of the true Napa original restaurants of making great fresh food in a very casual unassuming venue. Places like Tra Vigne and Mustards Grill. Long before the great Thomas Keller...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had lunch here last Saturday on our way to Napa Valley. This has the same owner as Jeanty at Jack's in San Francisco so you know the food has to be good. And I was not disappointed, at all. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty has all of the elements of what you would want from a French Bistro in Napa Valley but without the snootiness, high prices, and 16-month wait list. We went on a Sunday evening without...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb. Even though there are sooooo many good places to eat in Napa, I always have one meal here. It's just really really good bistro french food at a really really reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Bistro Jeanty on a trip out to Napa. It was the first restaurant we went to and set the bar pretty high for the rest of our trip. I was a bit surprised at the interior when I walked in. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the homey, country kitchen feel of the front room at Bistro Jeanty. I have never been remotely tempted to eat in the main dining room! I like sitting at the bar, or at the communal table.I am a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For all the French bistro lovers, Jeanty is a must-go destination in Yountville. With a French country kitchen vibe, the menu is filled with classic bistro style dishes. From the tomato soup in puff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was so good! My friends and I had a terrific time here eating and enjoying the food. This place was a real treat for me, for I got to try bone marrow and escargo for the first time! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Secret Squirrel and I had dinner here the night after our wedding. A seriously toad's wild-ride from Santa Rosa (thanks to Yahoo maps) and we found ourself at the bistro, predictably bistroesque with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great! You have to try the Escargots, Coq Au Vin, Rognons de Veau au Poivre Vert and Cassoulet and for dessert...try the chocolate pot de creme! Don't forget to make reservation in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmm.... so delicious!We went here last night and had a fabulous dinner - rivaling only a few other restaurants in the US, and one in Paris. I love when tasty, sliced baguettes are served with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best meal in my life.We originally had reservations for Bouchon and French Laundry but I was quite wary after a disappointing day after following places full of hype and bullshit. So instead we vied...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty is located in a sweet little brown brick building, with lots of flowers and an ancient bike outside in front. It looks very warm and welcoming on the outside, and it's very nice inside...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bright Sunny day and us sitting beside the window with light streaming in through the curtain ... I'm not so sure how a bistro should feel like but this feels right. More importantly, their food. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am so sad that I didn't like this place. I was very excited about it, but it just didn't live up to the hype ya'll have written about on here.First of all, we were seated in the back room which was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot, Flavorful, Tomato Soup with Puff Pastry!!Pretty, Garlicky, Zesty Escargot!!Rich and Yummy Steak Tartare!!Salty, Seasoned, Perfectly Crispy Fries!!Ridiculously Rich and Creamy Melt-In-Your-Mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Down to earth, not overly pretentious, yet still elegant. The food is absolutely delicious and very rich. They aren't stingy using the butter by any means and man does it taste GOOD!We started our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the review.... albeit my GF's family knows the owner/chef.... this restaurant is 5 stars for quality, service, atmosphere and locationI had the bone marrow as an appetizer and it was the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I came here for our anniversary dinner. The weak review I've given is not because I had high expectations given the occasion. If we had eaten at Burger King, I would have given...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a beautiful place to have lunch outside when visiting the area. The outdoor seating provides a very relaxing atmosphere. We started with a Escarole and soft boiled egg salad with a warm apple...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, though some dishes are better than others. I really loved the rabbit butter pasta. My husband had the coq au vin and was not impressed at all.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have loved Bistro Jeanty for many a year. Pork belly heaven. Warm, consistent service. Love hanging with Cecil and my "bro" Curtis at the bar. My last (and quite tempermental) boyfriend flipped...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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We had lunch there and it was great. They have a amazing beet salad. We sat outside on the patio and it was quite nice. The food very delicious, and staff top notch.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered this place three years ago and it has been one of my favorite places to eat here in the Bay Area for sure. It's charming and they have outdoor seating. The staff is always very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For all of you Portlanders who may or may not have a chance to go to Bistro Jeanty, I apologize because the perfection I will describe in my first five star review will elude you until you sally forth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was straight buzzin on the variety of wines Napa had to offer. I made my reseverations that morning and the hostess was very pleasant. Upon arrival, we were quickly seated and our waiter catered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable place in Yountville. It really has its own French Charm with its cute draped windows and french kitchen decor. With all the competition around this place was packed when I arrived for lunch....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to like? Very good food at reasonable prices, served in a casual, French bistro setting by a very friendly, attentive staff. I have eaten here several times in the past couple months,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fine bistro in Napa Valley with a country setting! I've been here a few times, and each course was well prepared. On a recent visit, they had special roasted bone marrow appetizer. When they came...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really wish Yelp would separate stars for food and for service, because in the case of Bistro Jeanty, it would be five stars for food and two stars for service.I've dined at Bistro Jeanty about 20...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved Bistro Jeantys. We had a 830 reservation and we slept through it after a long day of wine tasting :0). We got there just before they closed at 10 and they were most gracious. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easter Sunday, 2008. The weather in Los Angeles is breezy and warm, and the feel of it takes me back to a couple of perfect afternoons I spent at Bistro Jeanty on a trip to the Valley last summer....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best French I've ever had in the bay area.Other French places tend to be stuffy, expensive and the food is not that good, too heavy.At Bistro Jeanty, the quality is excellent, the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this quaint little French bistro. They have always treated me well and the food is excellent from the appetizers to the main courses. I have to have the tomato soup in puff pastry which is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah yes, "Bistro Jeanty" Alway a favorite! Ummm, french fries... deelicious! Rib eye steak deelicious... Tomato puff soup deelicious. Great french bistro feel.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have thought that this place was given a Michelin star? Did I spell that right? Probably not. After losing the spelling bee in the 4th grade because I couldn't spell "occur" right, I said...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can never tire of bistro food. The streets of Yountville might be quiet after dark, but there's plenty of noise in its restaurants. Bistro Jeanty - the noise consumes you the minute you walk in....
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for French bistro food, and was not disappointed, they serve solid, homey foods in a comfortalbe, informal surrounding that guarantees to satisfy, cordial service and good selections of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
San Francisco is really lacking on quality no-non sense French Bistros. On a 2 day stay in Yountville, we finally had a chance to stop by Bistro Jeanty for a bite to eat. The place is has a warm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only this place can serve pike croquettes with a cream sauce in the middle of august. Guess what they still rock. If there is any thing confit on the menu, order it. The steak tartare is a giant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch here is the perfect topper-offer to a weekend in Napa Valley. We lucked out and were seated withing 15 minutes without a reservation - but that's definitely a rarity, and we were there on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a place that has one Michelin star, my expectations were not exactly met. The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco also has one Michelin star and I think that place is much better...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During a disappointing lunch at Redd. You can read about it here http://www.yelp.com/biz/redd-yountville#hrid:fcp0o_dgdGDGhTeMs0ZvPQ the couple next to us recommended Bistro Jeanty for a more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! For those who love and appreciate French cuisine, welcome home. I have not dined in a restaurant in the US that better captures the spirit, simplicity and humility of this great cuisine better...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1st visit (February 08): We had the puff pastry tomato soup, rib eye & frites with a wonderful bernaise sauce and mussels in white wine. All were very delicious.2nd visit (April 08): We had the onion...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had such a wonderful lunch here. We ate here after getting a recommendation from the couple next to us during our dismal experience at Redd.Setting is cozy and comfortable. We sat at the bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We'd been craving some affordable authentic French cuisine (in Hawaii it's neither). So we made this our last meal before heading out of Wine Country. Loved the atmosphere, the service, and the food....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family took me here for lunch one time. This is the place to go if you happen to be around the Napa area, and want authentic French food (which is reasonably priced). This restaurant is small but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hesitate.Bistro Jeanty, in my mind, is a 4.5 star restaurant. It's not quite up to par w/ the true 5-star food establishments of the world, but then much better than the other 4-star places. Round...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Napa for the weekend. Called around noon on Friday and was able to get a reservation for 7pm that night.We arrived at 6:45pm and was seated immediately. Later on, we saw many people waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Bistro Jeanty several times, but my most recent trip was by far the best. It was a cold, rainy day in Napa that was surprisingly free of tourists. My husband and I stopped in for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I watch the foodtv network 24-7. On one of the episodes of the Next Iron Chef the challenge was to cook with no butter. I think Bistro Jeanty would have been eliminated in this round. My arteries...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty was a 10 star experience... 1. we drive up and there's parking in front of the entrance.. love that!2. the hostess was friendly.. the ambiance was inviting3. the server was knowledgeable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good bistro with attractive prices but the flavors didn't dance on the pallette...My guess is at those prices the best ingredients are not sourced.The tomato soup is nothing more than cream and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we got lucky and called the morning of and got a lunch seating. their signature TOMATO PUFF PASTRY SOUP is THE BEST and a MUST ORDER. that with a side of fresh BEET SALAD was the perfect combo. hubby...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE bistro jeanty!!!!!! never been to france, but seems to have a nice, warm, quaint, cozy, euro/french feel on a wintery cold night. didn't make reservations but was seated within 10 min. in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Night #2 of our Yountville Dining Experience takes us to Bistro Jeanty. Best overall meal of the Napa Weekend.Bistro Jeanty gets 41of 50 Fussy Fusspot Points... and 4 stars---Clean table and dishes?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
super cute. ordered the puff pastry soup due to the rave reviews but it came out somewhat lukewarm...however, they had roasted marrow on the special and it took me back to my days in new york. this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maaarvelous.Bistro Jeanty brings French bistro atmosphere and comfort food straight to Yountville, California - home to other notables including French Laundry and Bouchon ... Correction: Thomas...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love love LOVE this place! best homestyle french food in the bay area hands down. started with the bone marrow. which was the best bone marrow i've ever had and maybe one of the best dishes i've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I debated giving this place three stars for the food, but the ambience brings it down to a two star. I normally don't care much about ambience. I don't remember much about any of the decor at Bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for tomato soup...and Bistro Jeanty cooks up a mean tomato soup. Delish! I had the Sole with Mashed Potatoes and my BF had the Beef Stew. The Sole didn't wow me and the Beef Stew was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was our second choice, since bougie Bouchon requires reservations. I wasn't dissatisified with Bistro Jeanty although I've never eaten at Bouchon.The interior is homey. I've never been to France...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If all they served was their famous Puff Pastry Tomato Soup it would be worth the drive up here. I have never had anything like this before, simply incredible. Great service, very cozy room. We came...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous! The star of my romantic weekend in Napa.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty had a great atmosphere and all the foods I ate was wonderful. The pork chop is amazing with it's onion sauce and the cassoulet was delicious. The special of rabbit risotto was amazing~!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A truly good dinner is to be had at this place.I ordered the Duck Cassoulet and it was full of tastyness. I had lemon sorbet in a lemon. Very cool indeed.The atmos is good here too. The film Amelie...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rarely do you see an establishment have such perfect execution. The food, the atmosphere, the service, all top notch.When traveling through "The Valley" you feel your inner European crawling out. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Absolutely delicious food, pricey but worth it. Great french bistro atmosphere. I would eat there every day if I could!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was amazing. Great food, atmosphere, and service. The chocolate mousse creme brulee was to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love food and dining at Bistro Jeanty has always reaffirmed that love. The first time I dined here , I dined alone and they were playing "The Professional" on a small television above the bar. At...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so great - charming, warm, delicious food. It really hit the spot. My husband had the lentils over pork belly and they were delicious. We had escargot that were lovely as well. Loved...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty reminded me of being in France. I love the atmosphere. The asparagus soup was one of the best things I have ever tasted. I cannot recommend it enough.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you love french food, you'll love this place - a must try if you are in napa. everything i ordered was delicious. the tomato soup in a puff pastry was just perfect. the escargot - i love it and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We experimented a bit too much: lamb tongue was ok, the odor a bit too strong; roasted bone marrow was excellent, and veal kidneys were just a tad too much to handle, both in the chewy and smelly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
George Hendry of Hendry Wines advised us to lunch at Cafe Jeanty in Yountville; the beef stew melted in my mouth and the lentils over pork belly and fois gras hit the spot. It was Monday in June when...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, a delicious place that fits the bill for both classic French bistro foodies and adventurous eaters. Who would have thought lamb kidney and bone marrow could be so good! From the appetizers to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My now wife and I have been here dozens of times. We try to make it a point to go every time we are in napa valley. I have been here with just her & I and with groups up to 15...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you like classic steak tartare and french fries in a cute little cottage house, this is the place. somewhat of a hidden treasure. casual environment with simple french cuisine at decent prices.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I consider this my all time favorite restaurant! I must go at least once a year, and will drive the 8 hours from Los Angeles, just to eat here! Before Bistro Jeanty, I didn't even like tomato soup. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This weekend, my awesome hubby took me to Silver Oak Cellars in Alexander Valley for the ultimate vino tasting. To cap off our evening, we took a nice and windy convertible ride to Yountville for our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
71 reviews already and still holding strong at 4 stars... yes this place is well known and well liked. However, my first experience here, I didn't even know the restaurant name. It was a long day...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Need a lunch break in the midst of all your wine tasting, a place to unwind after a very scheduled day of making sure you get everything on your Napa Valley agenda done, a spot to continue your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be honest that I'm not a big fan of French food, mostly because French restaurants are almost always very upscale and expensive. Bistro Jeanty is actually a more relaxed restaurant, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could eat lunch here every single day, I would.The tomato soup is to die for. I ordered it as a starter but could have definitly had it as my main meal. It's very rich and filling.The sole was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was good, but I wouldn't say it was delicious overall. I had read reviews about their delicious tomato soup, so I had to get that and definitely was not disappointed. It is extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my lazy day at the Spa at Silverado, I rendezvous'd with the Secret Agent and our good pal, the Bad Boy Chef, at this Napa favorite, Bistro Jeanty. The Bad Boy was already quaffing at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diners come to Bistro Jeanty to experience a little bit of France in Yountville, at much more reasonable prices than, say, French Laundry. For those of you without cars, Chef Philippe Jeanty also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"If you love French food you'll love Bistro Jeanty"Um no, no I won't, actually because I love french food i will be even more upset that they got so many things wrong.I guess I have to start by saying...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very sorry for bad review when pretty much everybody from Yountville told us about this awesome place. My bad experience is almost 100% about service, not the food, well ...We had reservation at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is overrated.i was disappointed, and i didn't even expect much.our order included the caramelized onion tartare, truffled potatoes, and the filet. i honestly didn't like any of the dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a professional procrastinator... did not book a single reservation at anywhere superb in Napa on a holiday weekend. (The thought occurred to me like the Thurs before) So... we took a chance and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooh la la! Is this Napa ... or did Scotty beam us to the sunny slopes of Bourgogne? One can be forgiven for confusing the two at this wonderfully, joyfully authentic Bistro!I used to drive up to Napa...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would be lying if I said that the food here was anything less than fantastic. The rabbit pate took me back to the best meal I had in France, the steak was cooked to rare perfection, and the tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There aren't enough stars to rate this one properly! I have spent several 9 to 12 month visits in France, so I know the menu compares well to the French versions of the dishes. The beet, goat cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for apps the other night and really enjoyed ourselves. We didn't have resers but they quickly sat us at the community table. We split the tomato soup with a puff pastry top. OMG, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Napa Valley. I recently took a big group of friends up there to try this restaurant and everyone loved it. We brought in a couple bottles of wine and paid the corking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the absolute best Lemon Sorbet here. It was served in a hollowed out lemon skin, with the top placed like a little cap on top of the sorbet. My first bite produced a scrunched-up face as the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and tasty food. Be aware that the "country" modifier of this french cuisine is obvious in the use of obscure animal parts in most of the dishes. Vegetarian option was not in fact...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not good. The tables were spaced ok but it was sooo loud in there. We had to lean towards each other and yell, so it was hard to carry on any type of conversation. The food was disappointing as well....
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I visit Napa, I will make my time to stop by this charming french bistro. Food is authentic, rich, fresh, and always consistent. The tomato soup in puff pastry is to die for, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Are all these 4 and 5 star reviews written by tourists who had been at so many wine tastings that their taste buds were clouded along with their judgment or did we just hit a bad day here? I wish I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is terrifyingly rich, so either split or go with a mind to bring half home. One of my favorite meals here is asparagus to start, with champagne, then split a coq au vin. The filet is also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most provincial, country French bistro I've been to in CA. The tomato soup en croute is a must (except in the summer). Besides that, the steak tartare is excellent, and the coq au vin is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
KYOOT. Sweet little bicycle out front with a basketful of fresh daisies. Really friendly staff. Full bar plus great wines and one of the best cassoulet I've ever had.. maybe just a tad salty......
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gilles and I came here for dinner on our recent weekend getaway to Napa and it was wonderful. We were sat at a table right by the fireplace in their back room and enjoyed the warm, cheery, bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classy French restaurant tucked away in Napa Valley, I was fortunate to have dinner here one Sunday evening. After a full day hopping from V. Sattui, Sterling, Grgich Hills, and BV with 7 wine thirsty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You love French food? You will not be disappointed. I especially enjoy dining here during the winter months. We like to imagine that we are in France on a rainy day and popped into to find a cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you decide to go to Bistro Jeanty for dinner, make sure to bring a hearty appetite with you! I recently dined there with a group of friends and had a really great meal. I particularly enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a recent damp and chilly night in Yountville,we stopped by this charming establishment simply to warm up and have a drink.We were taken by the friendly atmosphere created by Nicole at the hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: 3/2008 -- Again, 5 Stars!Bistro Jeanty is fabulous! I love Bistro Jeanty! You cannot go wrong at Bistro Jeanty. I have NEVER had a bad meal at Bistro Jeanty. The food is first class. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant's a monument. Don't go there too much, the menu is kinda stable. Fit's with Napa as California's largest tourist attraction (#2 is Disneyland) B.J. does a good job as France-Land. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what a great place to stop on your way up to the wineries. My guardian angel of food, Amy D, lured me into the quaint cabin-esque restaurant where i got to experience escargot a la francaise for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place does the best French bistro food ever. Everything is very classic and homey yet terribly scrumptious. Although the prices are more than you would pay at a normal cafe, it's not so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best thing to do before or between hitting the Napa circuit is to settle in at Bistro Jeanty in Yountville for a few hours of scrumptious food. Heavenly, decadent french food, made with care. If...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the food here! the petit salads (called crudite) are excellent, as well as the butter lettuce salad. I love the tomato soup with the puffy pastry shell and i can't stop thinking about the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is what a bistro should be...kitschy (a little), quaint (very), French (absolutely). Food is reliable...expect no less from the toque behind the raves at Chandon. Try the charcuterie, or any...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a charming place with excellent French food. Everyone who goes should start with the tomato soup with a puff pastry crust. The soup is velvety and the crust is melt in your mouth buttery...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to pick favorites in Yountville since there are soooo many contenders. I will leave the French Laundry (and Ad Hoc) out of this mix since Mr. Thomas Keller deserves a fabulous category on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food, very French (lots of various intenstines and animal parts on the menu that one normally doesn't see, like veal kidneys and pigs feet) and Very, Very good. . . we dined here for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty is the perfect place to end up after a hard day of wine tasting. It is a delightful small French Bistro with scrumptious food. There are two main dining areas, back and front . The front...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's that? You're TRYING to gain weight? Have I got a place for you! Buttery, silky, rich tomato bisque in a puff pastry crust is my dish of choice. The crust is light, flaky, and buttery and melts...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Often on a weekend, we'll wake up and one of us will suggest goin to Jeanty for a well-cooked bistro lunch.The food is always marvelous, the prices are fair, the wine list is francocentric and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My daring dining companion wanted to try the -insert pretty French words for pig's feet here- appetizer and I thought, why not? They weren't half bad with the garnish but from what the other reviewers...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my wife here for dinner after our spa day that she'd been owed for nearly 6 months. After crying about altitude sickness and sleeping in a tent during the winter months in Peru on the way to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tomato soup covered with puff pastry and baked in a pot. Need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
me and my coworkers loveeeesss this place, we are very devoted to the majic of Bistro J...the tomato soup is unbelievable as well as the butter lettuce salad, an entire meal by its self...i do feel...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It dawned on me after writing the review for Jeanty at Jack's that I had forgotten about it's sister restaurant, Bistro Jeanty. I went there a while back after spending a day at a spa in Yountville...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Darling is a good word for this restaurant. Excellent is a good word for the service. Delicious is a good word for the food. Holy fucking shit amazingly perfect is the best way to describe the dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bistro Jeanty or Bouchon? Bistro Jeanty or Bouchon?? Bistro Jeanty ??or Bouchon???!!! And it Bistro Jeanty by a nose!!!!! If you're looking for a classic French Bistro thats all about the food then...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all time favorite restaurants I enjoy going to. I highly recommend the creme de tomate en croute (a tomato soup in a puff pastry._ It's listed as an appetizer, but don't be fooled! It can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice Bistro with great country french food. I ventured into territory I usually don't go. Lamb tongue and Veal kidneys. They were all very well done. I also had the Tomato soup, which was great....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has been several years since I ate at Bistro Jeanty. I had both a dinner one evening, and the last meal of the trip to Yountville: lunch.And that lunch has stuck with me for years. All I had was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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We stopped in for lunch and I was glad we did. The soup and quiche were very rich, as they should be.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, thankfully my boyfriend feels the same way so on our visit on Monday evening we ordered for 3. Started with the sweetbreads which were awesome, these have to be done to perfection...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Monsieur Metro was in the mood to speak zi "Frenglish", but couldn't find anyone on "dees force of Joo-ly 'oleeday" that was in the mood. Trying to get a little pre-Bastille Day wine tasting in, we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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My wife and I recently went to Bistro Jeanty with our little 7 week old baby. The staff from the hostess to our waiter were extremely friendly and accommodating. To start, we ordered Tomato Soup in Puff...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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went there for dinner with large group of 12. we got there about 2 hrs before our reservation bc we were done with wine tasting earlier than we planned.. it was memorial weekend night but somehow they got the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
=D - Excellent, =) - Good, =| Okay, =( Not so Good= D Frites were VERY good=D creme de tomate - excellent but extremely filling with pastry - this soup made me fall in love with tomato bisque five...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could slather myself in the pork belly and lentils appetizer, I would be a happy lady. Then I could eat it all the time, seeing as how it was plastered to all of my pink parts, and would be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best tomato soup EVER!!! creamy and delicious topped w/ puff pastry- you can't go wrong. add a wedge salad w/ mustard dressing and their pomme frites, you will be in extacy. i didn't know that soup...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best tomato soup with a puff pastry and frites that are really yummy!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite stop for French in wine country. cannot go wrong with the mussels. make sure you have plenty of baguette to soak up the garlicky broth. the escargots are also perfectly prepared. the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The creme de tomate en croute was a real winner. The puff pastry top is sealed so as to create an enormous dome that you crack open to reach the soup. Well, creme de tomate. "Soup" sounds crude.I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay maybe it is not fair to rate a restaurant almost entirely on one dish - but when it so good you can't bring yourself to order anything else (even though everything else on the menu is extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't dare to write review until this visit because few years ago, the food was getting worse. it was then one of my favorite restaurants. however the food of this meal is back to the quality i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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After traveling all over the world, Bistro Jeanty is still my favorite restaurant. The night we went, the appetizer special was fried smelt! Where else could you get such "old school" food! The bartender was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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Very nice ambience and wait staff. Overpriced wine list ($50 the cheapest an not very good Zinfandel) and bland food. Tomato soup was OK but too rich. The sauce in the Steak au Poivre was bland and you have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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Over the years, the food at Bistro Jeanty has never disappointed me. I have had quenelles in 3 restaurants in Lyon, France, and I could swear that BJ's were lighter and the flavor of the lobster cream sauce...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pleh...wasnt exactly the most impressive place. Kinda stuffy. Alot of these wine country restaurants cater to wealthy tourists that would rather be seen than to be enjoying food. That said, the steak...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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Bistro Jeanty is lovely and the food could not be better. Our waitstaff was courteous and prompt and only the manager's rudeness and irritation at our large group marred the experience. We arranged lunch for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
French restaurant... Delicious dishes... Make you reservation in advance!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food at a good price! Casual bistro environemnt w/ good service.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2005
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Chef Jeanty; a native of champagne, has created a real gem in the charming little town of Yountville. No small task when you consider whom his neighbors are. Although they say the charm is by the fire, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2004
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This is a wonderful bistro which stands tall in the shadow of the French Laundry. This place is perfect for those staying in Yountville, we had a short 3 minute walk to dinner, got in and seated immediately...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2004
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The menu is creative yet absolutely delicious. All of the dishes have a little extra something that make them so special. The chef's magic is displayed in the details. A simple side vegi of sauteed carrots is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2003
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Enjoyed our 3 consecutive anniversary there last week. The Tomato soup was heavenly, the butternut squash soup silky smooth. The Cassoulet was intensely flavored and the Lamb Cheeks amazingly tender. I hope...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2002
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The food is great, the service and ambience also. Sometimes too noisy. The wine list could improve.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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I certainly agree. I try to go to Bistro Jeanty every time I visit Napa Valley. The tomato soup is amazing, but it's so rich you might need to split it with someone.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2002
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A visit to Bistro Jeanty makes all your troubles melt away. This has to be one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. No pretention, just superb renditions of traditional recipes, and a few innovative...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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This casual, warm bistro -- with muted buttercup walls, patio seats, and two dining rooms divided by the bar -- is French chef Phillipe Jeanty's ode to rich French comfort food. The all-day menu includes...
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this little neighborhood french bistro has won numerous awards, like gourmet magazine's best top ten of the bay area and zagat survey's best 20 of san francisco. locals as well as tourists from around the...
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Have been several times and always had outstanding food and service. They can always accommodate you without a reservation at the community table or bar. It is a unique experience to sit at the
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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go here for the quality of the food, not the service...
dine.com - user review
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great place-value-atmosphere-food- everything was perfect from the cozy fire to the fabulous stew- simple yet delicious after a day of wine tasting- really felt like we eating like french locals in the...
fodors.com - user review
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potato salad with lambs tongue, pork belly with lentils and foie gras those are just the starters. dinner beef cheek stew with fresh carrots and green peas and creamy mashed potato's. i was a walk up and sat...
10best.com - user review
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philippe jeanty's menu draws its inspiration from the cooking of his french childhood. his traditional cassoulet will warm those nostalgic for bistro cooking, and classic coq au vin rises above the ordinary...
nytimes.com - user review
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after hearing so much about bistro jeanty, my husband and i decided to celebrate our anniversary there.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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we prefer the excellent bistro specialties of phillipe jeanty served in this, his original napa valley restaurant, rather than at jeanty at jack's, his san francisco place...
sfweekly.com - user review
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a bistro for even the most finicky francophile...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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i have been to france more times than i can count and food has always been a focal point. (see my journals on various regions in france!) bistro jeanty is the most authentic french bistro outside of france...
igougo.com - user review
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if you've never done so, or haven't visited recently, do treat yourself to a meal at bistro jeanty, the quintessential french country bistro with a new world twist. chef philippe jeanty offers patrons...
gayot.com - user review
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delicious food at great prices!
epinions.com - user review
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lusty french-inspired fare. flawless escarole salad, sole meuniere as good as ever. for dessert, try crepes or bread pudding...
sfgate.com - user review
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it's as expected as california rain in winter...
sfgate.com - user review
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cassoulet is very good...
usrg.com - user review
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In everyday French life, it is the Bistro that is woven into the daily pattern of meals and celebrations. The only French owned and operated restaurant in Napa Valley, Bistro Jeanty has been received by...
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