Goods eats in Calistoga?
What's your favorite foodie place to eat in Calistoga?
We were there for Christmas and fell back on our favorite—moderately priced Checkers. My daughter has been adoring their butternut squash ravioli in a smoked chicken cream sauce for years. Our salad of greens with a piquant, well-balanced dressing was excellent. And I liked the daily special of prime rib, with a wonderful jus. Nothing fancy, just well-prepared, nicely balanced cuisine.
By Discerning1
on Dec 28, 2008 01:18 PM
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Color me cynical, but I don't think there has been anything great in Calistoga since Catahoula closed. I have heard OK things about JoLe, which is in the Catahoula space, but it's not too far down 29 to some really good restaurants. If Catahoula re-opened, I would make the hour-plus drive from the city to Calistoga at least once a month.
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Alas, the secret to Catahoula was Jan Birenbaum, who now owns Epic Roadhouse on the Embarcadero. I too enjoyed the old place, and found not much else in Calistoga.
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I like Triple S Ranch, near the Petrified Forest about 4-5 miles from downtown Calistoga. Check their hours, I think they close during winter month. It's a old style steak house. Otherwise hardpressed to find good food in the town of Calistoga. I also heard JoLe was good, but with tiny portions
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>I like Triple S Ranch<
Have you been there since the new owners took over (in 2006 I think)?
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Hello Mick, yes I was at Triple S early December 2008. I heartily recommend it. Corkage fee is $10
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I like Wappo a lot.
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I hear they're closing. Boo-hoo...crying into my soup...
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Really? Where did you hear this? It would be bad news! Although the menu is super stuck in a rut--my complaint about the old Catahoula as well; nothing ever changed!--it has always been our first choice in Calistoga. They've always offered generous portions, a wide range of flavors, and a beautiful outdoor garden area. The owner/chef always seemed to be working very, very hard and maybe she's just looking for a break.
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Notice on the door. The landlord raised the rent exhorbitantly. Sad to put a thriving business out of business.
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What about All Seasons Cafe? I haven't been there in over 20 years.
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All Seasons food and menu are good, but the last two times I was there, in '07 and '08, we were the only patrons and it made for awkward service and sober atmosphere
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The buzz in town (I'm a local) is that they're coming back...I can't vouch for that myself, but I sure hope so...
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"coming back" in what way?
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Sorry, Mick, I don't have enough info to answer. I just heard some general reports from friends whose palates are good. I'll try to get more specifics from my friends or visit All Seasons myself.
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But you meant that the quality of the food had improved? Or some other type of coming back?
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Yes, the quality of the food had improved.
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Thanks! That's good enough for me to go there for lunch the next time I'm in Calistoga. It used to be my favorite place in the town.
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I was at All Seasons a year and half ago and it was really bad. The menu looked interesting but the food was overcooked and bland. I would not consider going back.
I used to really like the Wappo Bar & Grill but it has closed (confirmed by an e-mail from the owner who said the landlord was not willing to make any accomodation on the rent).
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As a (self) certified foodie - I cannot recommend Solage highly enough!! Excellent ambiance, seasonal California cuisine and quality, friendly service. Not in the same price point as Checkers but well worth every cent.
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Solage Calistoga
755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CA 94515
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The best thing in Calistoga is the selection of Tap Beers at Hydro.
Great place for a mid-day refreshment!!
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Checkers Restaurant
1414 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515
All Seasons Bistro
1400 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515
Hydro Bar & Grill
1403 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515
Triple S Ranch
4600 Mountain Home Ranch Rd, Calistoga, CA
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