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Evangeline, Calistoga, CA

Evangeline

4.2
4.2
1881 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Evangeline is the casual bistro for which Napa Valley has been waiting: a destination with garden patio dining and world-class food, drink, and service.

Classic bistro items such as raw oysters, croque madame, smoked salmon, and steak frites--each of them in the most flavorful form you've ever seen or tasted. Daily specials like shrimp etouffee, gumbo ya-ya, and fried chicken offer glimpses into the Chef's French and Creole repertoire.

An extensive array of wines by the glass is anchored by our draft wine system, which serves perfect pours on exclusive wines seldom offered except by the bottle. Our local beers and liquors will get your toe tapping at the comfortable, chic bar.

The jewel of Evangeline is the trellised outdoor patio, with heaters and fans for outdoor dining in all but the most forbidding weather. Dappled sunlight and lively music make it a Napa Valley idyll worth the drive up-valley. Free parking abounds across the street.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Creole, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 341-3131
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sasan Nayeri
  • Catering
    Call us for your next private event, and we'll figure out how you can experience Evangeline at a venue of your choosing.
  • Private party facilities
    SUBMIT AN INQUIRY ON WWW.EVANGELINENAPA.COM UNDER 'GROUPS' TAB
  • Neighborhood
    Calistoga
  • Cross street
    Lincoln
  • Parking details
    Plentiful free street parking is available in the neighborhood, and there is a free public lot right across the street. The only time you may have to walk a bit is during the Saturday Calistoga Farmer's Market.
  • Public transit
    The Nap Valley VINE bus service has stops close by.
  • Entertainment
    Evangeline can contract live entertainment for private parties. Please reach out for further information.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,881 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evangeline offers a charming dining experience with "friendly staff" and "delicious food" that many patrons rave about. The inviting garden patio and great location add to its appeal. While some dishes and service have room for improvement, the unique Cajun-inspired menu and "fantastic, fresh" flavors make it a noteworthy Calistoga gem.

1,881 Reviews
  1. Kristin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food & romantic ambience. Service was very good, except the server said they would bring our app, salad and entrees in 3 separate courses, but they overlapped. Small detail. Highly recommend this restaurant though.

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  2. Joyce

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner on Valentine’s Day. We arrived well before our reservation time so we sat at the bar. The Saserac cocktail was amazing! The host/perhaps owner was someone gruff, when we arrived and seemed annoyed, but when came to us at the bar to be seated he was kind and humorous. Something must have ruffled his feathers earlier. I had the salmon and my partner had the halibut, both delicious and perfectly prepared. My partner, however would have preferred risotto or rice pilaf with the halibut rather than white beans. I would definitely go back!

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  3. Jimmy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came for Valentine’s Day . My wife had the short ribs and I had the pork tenderloin along with the French onion soup and beet salad . In a word, everything was fabulous . But I especially wanted to call out the French onion soup. It was dynamite. I mean I’ve had mediocre French onion soup and the kind that takes significant time and effort to make. This was definitely the latter. It was so good, and prepared with cheese on top and sitting on bread soaked in the soup. Felt like we were at a bistro in Paris. And the cozy farmhouse atmosphere and moderate noise level made for a very romantic outing. Will come back again for sure.

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  4. Monika

    VIP

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Was seated outside despite making indoor reservation, took 1 hr 20 mins since we ordered for food to arrive. Food came look warm, parts of it cold as if it came out of the fridge. Very mediocre bouillabaisse. Wine on the menu listed as 2019 but brought us 2020 year. Very disappointing experience.

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  5. Braiden

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great dining experience and our waiter was super helpful with the menu. It wasn’t very busy when we dined in and it was raining outside so we were all inside. Food was incredible. Only thing I would’ve liked is more speciality cocktail variation. They seemed super basic which isn’t a big issue but would have loved to see more creativity.

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  6. Faith

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Although it came quickly, our food was cold. From the appetizers to the main courses. I had to send my braised beef back to be warmed up. It was my Birthday and on the notes my wife let them know that and called ahead to remind them. They did not bring by the free birthday dessert yet a party at another table received theirs. Overall it was not the best experience for the price of the food. I would not return. 

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  7. Fouad

    VIP

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice bar. Good food and service. Music a little too New Orléans and loud. Maybe vary the music a bit?

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  8. Nancy

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely dinner at Evangeline for restaurant week. The food was yummy, the service was responsive and friendly. The temperature in the restaurant was cold; we were told that the door need to stay open because it is a patio restaurant and there were some folks seated in the outdoor space. Could the staff enter and exit through a closed swinging door??

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  9. Simon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was nice and the staff friendly but they were out of everything I ordered. I tried to order the Evangeline steak. And they were out. This was early in the evening. It was still on the menu and they didn't set expectations when giving us the menu. I ordered something else and it was nice. For desert I ordered the bread pudding. The waiter took the order and came back with the lava cake. When we pointed out the error they admitted they were out of the bread pudding. Again the food was fine but the experience was diminished by the lack of everything I ordered.

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  10. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Never disappoints! The owner and staff are the best!

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FAQs

Evangeline offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 341-3131.

Evangeline is rated 4.2 stars by 1881 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Evangeline

1226 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lincoln
  • Neighborhood
    Calistoga
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Creole, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plentiful free street parking is available in the neighborhood, and there is a free public lot right across the street. The only time you may have to walk a bit is during the Saturday Calistoga Farmer's Market.
  • Public transit
    The Nap Valley VINE bus service has stops close by.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sasan Nayeri
  • Entertainment
    Evangeline can contract live entertainment for private parties. Please reach out for further information.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 341-3131
  • Catering
    Call us for your next private event, and we'll figure out how you can experience Evangeline at a venue of your choosing.
  • Private party facilities
    SUBMIT AN INQUIRY ON WWW.EVANGELINENAPA.COM UNDER 'GROUPS' TAB
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