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Evangeline, Calistoga, CA

Evangeline

4.2
4.2
1864 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,864 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Evangeline in Calistoga offers a charming garden patio setting and a "great ambiance." Known for its "authentic Cajun specialties," the restaurant delights with dishes like fried chicken, pork chops, and seafood pasta. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" service, making it a delightful dining choice.

1,864 Reviews
  1. Mark

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was freezing. Not enough heat in or outside needs rethink the heating

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  2. Curtis

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving dinner. I loved the fact that they had a thanksgiving menu and a small menu aside from the thanksgiving menu. Many options. I'm a Napa Valley local and this is a lovely place for dinner.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    When you make your reservation , It is customary to let you know in advance if there is time limit on the table and when you have to leave after the food is finished and how long you can stay in the restaurant . At Evangeline, when I made my reservation there was no mentioning about any time limit on the table, however the host asked us to leave after dinner when we were having coffee to sit at the bar because 2 people at the bar were waiting for a table, I have to mention this was Thanksgiving dinner with prior reservation, I felt he acted very unprofessionally and kind of rude to interrupt our conversation and kicking us out.. That was not the only incident , when we sat at our table, we were laughing and having a good time, the same host asked us what kind of water we would like to have, my friend jokingly said "no alcohol" because she is driving, he raised his voice and said I didn't ask about alcohol. He was very rude.I will never go back to that restaurant. DONT WAIST YOUR MONEY IN THAT PLACE.

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  4. LarryCable

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great menu and cocktails, tasty food, friendly staff and DOG FRIENDLY!!!

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  5. Chris

    Sacramento

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Evangeline for brunch on a Sunday morning. The croque madame was delicious, the bread pudding was moist and without raisins, the coffee was hot and fresh and the fritto misto was tender, crispy and yummy. I was really surprised that we were the only ones there as I thought it was fabulous.

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  6. Janet

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food we ordered was good- filet mignon very tender, halibut was moist and gumbo quite tasty and spicy. Service was slow. It didn’t seem like there were enough wait staff for the number of guests and it was not a super busy Sunday evening.

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  7. Doug

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting, good menu with food to match. Well located

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  8. bill

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sea bass was not as good as some I have had. Lots of dark meat. Halibut was good

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  9. Ralph

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the Gumbo Ya-Ya, the beet salad, the scallops and lemon tart . The gumbo was spiced authentically: not too hot but not bland. The scallops were perfectly seared and the homemade squid-ink pasta was the best I’ve had. The beet salad had a tasty balance between the sweet beets and the vinaigrette. It was beautifully played and almost too pretty to eat. The meringue on the lemon tart was a little over- torched and the crust wasn’t very flaky but the flavor was fine. It was a delicious meal.

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  10. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic, fresh and creative. Service from Carmen was wonderful, she was professional and light offering a touch of humor. Our table sat and enjoyed our meal and shared stories and lots of laughter, with such an inviting setting. It was as if we were sitting in a cafe in Europe somewhere. I can't wait to go back!

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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 1864 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Evangeline

1226 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lincoln
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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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