493568 Tue Feb 26 12:56:18 -0800 2008 10 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 3437134 My wife and I are heading to Calistoga for the hot water. Need a Saturday night dinner with wine that doesn't cost too, too much but is still good. Looking over prior posts, Barvino may be the place?? Thanks. Tue Feb 26 12:56:18 -0800 2008 10212 Tom Hall 1 3438627 I recently ate at Wappo in Calistoga. It is is the middle of town so walkable from the hotels in town. The menu was eclectic and very good. I was there with 18 people so I got to sample a lot of the food and a lot of the appetizers. The only item I did not love was the duck confit, which was overdone. All the others items I tried made up for this. Lovely setting and great service. I would recommend. Tue Feb 26 20:15:59 -0800 2008 3437134 169819 shaden 1 3438649 I used to review restaurants in that area and besides Wappo, I greatly enjoyed Brannan's. Tue Feb 26 20:21:44 -0800 2008 3437134 16933 Carrie 218 2 3438745 Calistoga Inn consistently serves a great menu. It's quaint, comfy and never dissapoints. The patio is even open this time of year. Although they make their own beer, they have an excellent wine list. Tue Feb 26 21:03:21 -0800 2008 3438649 119894 ambercontegssa 1 3438950 Wappo is great. The food and service were very good and it is quite affordable. I remember there being a bar right around the corner that was a lot of fun too. Tue Feb 26 23:32:26 -0800 2008 3437134 163169 skitamura 1 3440658 I live in Calistoga and I think you may enjoy All Seasons Cafe if you are willing to spend a little more. They have a great menu and a huge wine list. They only charge 15% above retail, so it is a good place to try new wines from the area. Wed Feb 27 12:33:39 -0800 2008 3437134 170008 chadders 2 3555742 I second chadders' All Seasons suggestion. I think the quality of the ingredients, their preparation and the wine list make it a very good value (quality/price ratio). Wed Apr 02 21:26:14 -0700 2008 3440658 153308 souvenir 3 3555928 Have you dined there lately, souvenir? I've read and enjoyed your posts, but I don't get the All Seasons rec. I've been disappointed time and time again there. What did you have that you enjoyed? Wed Apr 02 23:16:32 -0700 2008 3555742 18222 maria lorraine 4 3558382 Grrr... this is my second attempt to post. Google analytics appeared to hang. Anyway, I said something like... ML-The last time I was there was either late Dec or early Jan. I was in the mood for, and had, a burger and shared a lovely zin. I was very happy, but then it was exactly what I wanted at the time. Maybe not the best last memory to write a rec, but I don't have any memories of anyone else unhappy with their choices or the experience. Have you always been disappointed? There are places, that for one reason, or a number, just don't live up to expectations. The best example that springs to mind is that I love Chez Panisse's cafe, actually like it better than the restaurant, and a friend of mine, that I cook with, and eat out with, and feel we have similar taste preferences, just is underwhelmed by CP period, and won't go there anymore. Thu Apr 03 13:41:29 -0700 2008 3555928 153308 souvenir 1 3445022 I live in Calistoga and Wappo is the spot. Thu Feb 28 15:01:10 -0800 2008 3437134 18222 maria lorraine 1 3555493 We had a great dinner at Wappo. We started with a Middle Eastern bread and 3 sauce appetizer which had great textures and flavorful sauces. I had the cassoulet which was a little short on meat but very, very tasty. My wife had the osso buco. We had a really good Paso syrah and a yummy, way over the top dessert. Really nice and laid back place. Wed Apr 02 19:57:05 -0700 2008 3437134 10212 Tom Hall