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Ate here again today great as ever The grilled artichoke is my new favorite thing here. I will always love this place I am a little embarassed I ate everything on my plate..
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First trip to Napa Valley and my aunt suggested Rutherford Grill. I was overwhelmed. The food was stellar. Two Words... Cornbread Skillet.
OMG peeps you NEED to eat at Rutherford Grill.
I split an entree salad , thai noodle with steak with my aunt and we also split the rotisserie chicken sandwich. Great combo together they should pair on the menu.
The interiors are warm and inviting, I felt like I stepped into a high end log cabin only thing missing was a plaid shirt.
I will say even though they only had two bathroom stalls in the loo and that was kinda irritating I could not bring myself to give it anything less than a 5 star rating.
I have a long-distance romance with the Rutherford Grill. I went here while visiting in April of 2008 and a year and a half later, I can not stop telling people about how FABULOUS it is!!! I would fly back if only to eat here again....
I was on a mission to eat only from local restaurants using local ingredients and wasn't disappointed. We started with the grilled artichoke, and the smoked salmon, two of my favorite foods and I was happy with both- great start! For dinner, I had the Sashimi Tuna Salad, which was seared Ahi Tuna over a bed of mixed greens, avocado, mango and jicama with a miso vinaigrette -- ahh... I can still taste the freshness of all of the ingredients.
The price was moderate (I was expecting it to be expensive), and although it seemed a little pretentious (there were signs saying "no cell phones in the dining room" and I'm pretty sure there were no children allowed) we were still accepted in the casual clothes we had spent all day sight-seeing in San Francisco in.
I found out they're owned by the Hillstone restaurant group that also owns Houston's, a "sister" to the Rutherford, as the menus look very similar. I'd like to attempt to order the same thing off the menu at Houston's but I'm afraid I'll ruin the fond memories I have of that visit to Napa Valley...
Solid.
the cheeseburger here is possibly the best in napa. yeah i said it.
unfortunately, no french fries. they have potato chips but no french fries. weird. but the cheeseburger is the beez kneez.
Whenever you're out for a wine tasting or just in the mood for good ambiance this is the place to be.
If the weather is off or you just want to sit inside because of the heat, the mood is warm and welcoming. But be careful when you sit down, there's a step up! But if the sun is out and there's tables outside, take advantage, the view of the hills while sitting back with a nice glass of wine is just as enjoyable. The sevice has always been great, the waiting staff have never steered wrong in offering suggestions...Frank Family wines. Yes please!
Do order the heirloom tomato starter, I don't think it's on the menu anymore but it's simply beautiful. Just writing this review makes me want to plan a drive.
I must say, I was definitely pleasantly surprised with the food. Down side.. coming in at 7 ish on Sat, also Halloween night, we had a 45-60min wait.
How did we come upon this place? -- After a day running around in Napa from winery to winery, we came upon Rutherford Grill. At first, I was weary of the menu, didn't seem like very many selections, I was kind of like "damn..$14 dollar cheeseburger...$18 dollar thai chicken salad??"..well it IS Napa right? so, I decided, let me just try this $17 enchilada platter. and my friend tried the $18 rotisserie chicken.
Must say.. the food was EXCELLENT. We tried the deviled eggs for a starter.. they were ok. but it did taste more like potato salad on an egg white. The cucumber salad on the enchilada plate was sooooo good. It makes me want to make it..and I do noottttt cook at all. The enchilada was delicious. The rice was so flavorful. Just really really good. My friend rotisserie chicken was also delish and so were the mashed potatoes.
What was cute -- the diet coke and coke come served in the coke bottles. :)
Waitress smiled, was on cue.. not too long of a wait for the food. In the end.. I was happy we decided to just wait it out and stay.
Tip from the locals -- if the wait is too long..just head to the bar. :)
Absolutely delicious.
had deviled eggs, ahi tuna burger, and baby back ribs to share between 3 people. It was more than enough. Fantastic. Personally, I thought the ribs were the best. fall off the bone. no gnawing required.
My only complaint is they were busy and tried to rush us through lunch. Service was good...but rushed.
Can't wait to go back.
We've eaten here a few times and have yet to have a bad experience. The food was great, the service was great too!
Two complaints:
*Hostess took reservations/names down out of order. We were standing there and she wrote down the names of people arriving after us. After 2 people being placed ahead of us we got our names down.
*People waiting for a table were standing next to our table. I would hope the host/hostess could have them wait in the waiting area or outside.
W O W ! Not too stuffy just right.
Great food, melt in your mouth filet mignon
and that coleslaw... yum!
Wish that they had complimentary bread
to keep you busy and a few more choices.. lol.
I'll give it a 5 next time to see if the food's consistent.
Yummo!
Pretty much a have to stop if you are here. Great food and even better wine.
The thing about this place is the huge, and I mean huge portions that you get. Salads are huge, Hamburgers might be the biggest, in say, well.... the whole world. If you are here, you have to do lunch here at least. I love the wine by the glass, which is REASONABLE and is seriously committed to good wines.
John Bob says, check it out!
A MUST dine in Napa (Rutherford).
Have never had a bad experience and love this place for a Napa lunch. Gretat atmosphere, excellent food, great service and, like others have shared, no corkage fee.
The prime rib sandwich is a must-have along with their Hack Chicken Salad. For an appitiser the cornbread and grilled artichokes are also fantastic.
Bottom line.....Rutherford Grill is a great, affordable casual dining restaurant that we always make a point in stopping.
Knowing that Napa doesn't have much stop-by restaurants or eateries.. we asked our waiter at Mumm Napa if he had any recommendations for us to have a late lunch since we've been wine tasting since 11am and haven't eaten anything, other than saltine crackers, until 4pm !!! I can definitely tell you... I surely was on a buzz!!! but the buzz slowly turned into a late afternoon headache... oyeee
This place was packed! The venue was surprisingly chic, classy, wooden, and dark. I guess this was the pit stop for everyone after a good day's worth of wine tasting. We waited for maybe 10 minutes and were able to get a table by the windows.. It was nice seeing everyone enjoying themselves at the bar.. which made me kind of sick since they were still sipping on wine..( i've had enough!)
MY 5 STARS DEFINITELY goes to the spinach artichoke dip.. it was to die for.. it didn't taste too greasy and creamy that it would make you feel bad for eating it... It had a nice texture to the artichoke mix.. The flavors and smells just flew up our nostrils.. i couldn't help asking for more tortilla chips to scoop up more of that dip! I think it was the best dip that I've had.. This already gave me a good impression of this restaurant... Along the side came with sour cream and salsa!
I also ordered the fish sandwich of the day... Sadly, since I was in "lala" land, I totally forgot to ask what kind of fish was cooked.. it was moist and fell off easily into my mouth. It was delicious and it came with a side of mashed potatoes that came with embedded green onions.. yum!!!
I also got to try the cheeseburger.. the meat was medium rare. the way i liked it.. just enough cheese.. I eventually took out the bread and just ate the meat because i was getting full.. might as well eat the most expensive part right?!?!
5 STARS in my book if you want to eat at a decently priced restaurant with sit down tables in Napa!!!!!
Ummm...yum. that's all I can say. This place is so good I'd recommend it to anyone. Be prepared to wait a bit, or try and snag a seat at the bar, which we did.
GET: grilled artichoke & french dip.
Can't even explain how good these two were. The only downside to the meal was the smashed potatoes that we selected as our side for the french dip...i couldn't tell if these potatoes just weren't cooked all the way or if there was something else crunchy that was in them - cabbage? scallions? no idea, but i didn't like the crunchiness in it. Then again, don't even waste your time on a side when you're delving into the french dip. SO good.
We've eaten at R&D in Fashion Island before (owned by same rest. group) and if the deviled eggs are as good at Rutherford as they are at R&D then get them, b/c those too are DELICIOUS.
This is as good as it gets - great patio, great bar, great dining room, great service, great menu, great food, great wine list. It is also the only place that pops into my mind when I want a margarita as well. You can never, ever, ever go wrong with Rutherford Grill. Saturday lunch on the patio is only rivaled by Bistro Don Giovanni, but absolutely one of the two best places in the valley for it!
If I had to complain about something, I would say serve the bleu cheese potato chips all year long. What is seasonal about that dish? Not only would I go there more often, but I would bet that serving that dish on a regular basis would boost some red wine sales. (I would run a special all summer long pairing it with a three year old, chilled, cru Beaujolais.) They say it is a winter only item, but no matter when you go you should ask for it, just to let them know you want it real bad.
I always come to this place when I go to wine country!
Their veggie burgers are unmatched. I crave for them.
Their wild rice is awesome!
I'm drooling at the thought of this place.
YUM!
One of THE BEST steaks my mouth has ever tasted. it was really good. Juicy, cooked the way i love it (unlike those other wannabe restaurants)
Rutherford's is an amazing high-end steakhouses. Ate here with the family, and everyone's steak/prime rib was AMAZING. The wine is also superb.
The ambiance totally makes everything picturesque in this place. Their patio dining was... ahhmazing. What can I say, it is a perfect way to end a Wine Valley spur of the moment tour.
you MUST stop here if youre in napa. its well worth it.
LOVED this place for a Napa lunch. Nice atmosphere, yummy food, great service and, like others have shared - NO corkage fee!
Yes, the prime rib sandwich is a must-have, and yes it is that yummy. The cornbread was also fantastic. Ribs literally fell off the bone when touched with a fork, and the burger was good.
This is just a really great, fairly affordable (for Napa) casual dining place that I will def come back to when I'm in Napa again.
A must-eat every time we go to Napa. It doesn't get better than the prime rib sandwich with a side of wild rice. Try a glass of Prinz riesling; I can't find this wine served/sold anywhere!!
Awesome patio seating. Prime rib was PERFECT. The only place (that i know of) which does does charge for corkage when u bring your booty in from all the surrounding wineries - that alone is worth 5 stars!!!
Service, food, ambiance, patio was all a perfect 10 - I'll ask again, "why isn't there 10 stars here? Cuz that's what i'd give it :-)
"Bring Your Winery Bottle!! Awesome Prime Rib & Smashed Potatoes"
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I loved their outdoor seating area. Next time I eat here, I'm definitely going to bring my dogs so they can enjoy the scenery with us.
They were BUSY for a Sunday evening so my husband and I opted for sitting at the bar which was virtually no wait cause there were two empty seats with our name on them once we got there.
We started our dinner with the jumbo grilled artichoke which was great all around! It came with a delicious dipping sauce and definitely a great starter for our meal. I ordered the Fish of the day (which was salmon on the day we were there) sandwich and my husband had the rotisserie chicken. My fish sandwich was so good that my husband and I were raving about it during our entire meal.
His chicken was delicious as well and cooked perfectly.
By the end of our meal, we were satisfied! So satisfied that we didn't have room for dessert. I will be back with my pups next time. This place is awesome....Service is great. Parking is plentiful and prices can't be beat.
This was our first dining experience in Napa. I had the roasted chicken breast with mashed potatoes. Probably the best chicken I have ever had.
Great place. A fab steak and potato. We were seated outside by the fire and had a few bottles of wine. Amazing service and atmosphere. The place was jumping.
That's some damn good chicken they make. I had the chicken sandwich with arugala and it was just amazig. Juicy, tender without an over-the-top price.. I would def rec'd this place. The cole slaw too was really flavorful without seeming like they drenched it with mayo! I mean you have to come to a place that can make cole slaw a 5 star food.
I had the pleasure of eating at Rutherford Grill this past weekend, and everything was fabulous! Service, and food was great! No wait for a table..restaurant was clean and up to date! Definitely recommending!
We loved this restaurant. They had the best salad, I've ever had. The hacked Chicken salad was delicious, the staff was friendly and helpful land the overall vibe was great. We had a ball.
One of the very best parts of was the service. Jeremy provided us with great service, explained how the rotisserie worked and just generally made us feel like home.
Thanks Jeremy
My only "beef" here are the pests on the patio on a recent visit. Needless to say we did not enjoy the wing-ed company on a spectacular early summer eve.
Still love it.
Will still return.
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Very much enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The only reason I am giving them 4 and not 5 stars is the drinks were not very good. I got a mojito, which was way too strong for my case and then a pear martini which was not good, either. But I appreciated the fact that the manager did not charge me for either of those.
Now to the good part...they have the most delicious Aji Tuna salad, I have ever eaten in my life!!! My husband got a burger and that was also very good...I had vanilla ice cream w/ chocolate syrup for dessert and I am still drooling just thinking of it....It was amazing...I have no doubt that every single time we come to Napa, we'll eat here!!!
OK..five stars can be over rating a place, but not here!
This place is FANTASTIC! You must try all courses, starters such as the Jalipeino cheese dip, salads, and the skillet corn bread! Just choose an entree and be amazed! The wine selection is great and the prices are very reasonable too! The place is GREAT, we are only in town for a day and a half but we will be back for a longer stay and many more reviews!
what can I say, this is a must if you are in the area. Most often, our companion and dog, Buddha travels with us so this place is ultra sheek and cool. The burger, the prime rib sandwich, are a must have if you are first visiting. the rotisserie chicken and/or the rotisserie carved chicken sandwich are also very good selections.
Although pets are not allowed to eat in the balcony area, we always ask for a prime rib Bone for the pug. He is at his best behavior knowing the tasty reward he is in for after our meal.
Another excellent feature, no corkage fee. SO after doing some wine tasting and splurging on some wine, feel free to bring a bottle with you and enjoy with your meal!
They have a wonderful Caesar here! I've been here twice and both experiences were wonderful!
If you are ever in Rutherford, you should definitely try this place out! Good for lunch/dinners.
Such a no brainer for lunch in St. Helena. It seemed, however, that on Friday afternoon at 2pm I'm not the only one who thought so. Strolling in with a group of 5 we were told there would be a 45 minute wait. While initially surprised that so many people were not working on this fine afternoon, my wonder wore off when I remembered that BV's tasting room was two steps away and made up the world's best waiting room.
As soon as we finished the tasting and returned to the restaurant we were seated inside the dark cavernous innards of Rutherford Grill. Everyone, from the hostess to the bus boy to our server had a big grin plastered across their face and glee exuded from every table we passed. Not bad.
The menu has a wonderful mix of expensive ($25+) lunch options and affordable ($14-18) dishes which suited our group perfectly. Everything we ordered came out well portioned, simple and tasty. I pondered the menu for a while with the sole desire for some mashed potatoes, finally landing on the rotisserie chicken. I don't normally like white meat, but this sucker was juicy and flavorful enough to have me rudely stuffing too big pieces in my cheeks. The mashed potatoes...excellent.
All in all, an ideal place to take the family between tastings in St. Helena where you know everyone will be satisfied.
When asked what is a good place to eat in napa, all responses yelled out Rutherford Grill and yes they were all right! This place is awesome! Came out for lunch and let me tell you the portions are huge! I had a rotisserie chicken sandwich which went so well with the sparkling wine the waitress recommended. The chicken was roasted perfectly. The burger was so huge I actually had to use a knife and fork! I had a side of mashed potatoes which was seasoned perfectly! The service is also amazing! Business was definitely going well. The place was pretty packed. They also have an cute outdoor patio where you can eat but it was way too hot the day we went so next time!
I found out afterwards that their ribs were also mouth-watering so I am definitely planning on coming back!
This place is always good and consistent. We always eat here when we are in Napa. Ate here twice this most recent visit. Great both times.
As to the review by Jessica S., if you want wine, bring your own. They don't ever have a corkage.
Some people are such whiners.
My favorite spot in wine country, bar none. Great atmosphere. Great patio drinking and dining. And delicious food!
I will call their ribs the best I've ever had. I also DEMAND you order the cornbread skillet. I also go with a deviled egg order, just because you never see those on menus! The other dishes I've tried (chicken, lamb) have also been fabulous. But I will never cheat on my ribs again. Even the desserts are delish!
My one suggestion, call far in advance for reservations. Obviously, I'm not the only one in love with the place!
This is one of my all time favorite restaurants, but my husband won't go unless we're staying the night in Napa. He thinks the 1 1/2 hour ride back to SF after eating would be too difficult! I say...it's so good, it's a great day trip from SF, and the artichoke and ribs are calling me!
This place is amazing. Love the atmosphere, service and the food is always fresh and delicious. My mother-in-law might be the pickiest eater in the world (you know, the type that asks for her salmon thoroughly cooked and then sends it back because it is dry) and even she loves this place. Even the steamed spinach is awesome.
Whenever my family and I go up north, we make a concerted effort to eat at Rutherford Grill.
The restaurant is pretty popular and thus is usually quite crowded(or at least all the times that we've gone) and the wait can seem like an eternity especially after spending hours on the road.
The food, however, is absolutely amazing and makes your wait worthwhile(my dad calls waiting "building up your appetite"). Every visit I always order the baby back ribs. I know it might not be genuine down south ribs or whatever but these are the best damn ribs I've ever had. They fall right off the bone and I could literally eat the meal with knife and fork if I wanted - but I don't. The meat is juicy and tender - but not stringy as to leave those annoying meat strands impossibly stuck between your teeth. Also, there is a perfect amount of sauce and they give you some on the side so you can adjust the amount. I do hate it when restaurants serve you ribs that's more sauce than meat.
The condiments are pretty good as well. I always try to get the mashed potatoes - but the real star are the ribs.
The service isn't fantastic, but it isn't poor either and this restaurant definitely isn't French Laundry status so don't expect that caliber of service.
Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area!
We enjoyed lunch here with our friends. Party of 6 - had to wait a while to be seated but well worth the wait. Waitress was really cool, the check in staff were really friendly when they took our names and kept coming around to check in with us and let us know the ETA on a table.
Prime Rib sammies are well worth waiting for. Skip the cole slaw - way too mayo-ee. Tuna Sashimi salad to die for! Perfect with a glass of Duckhorn Chardonnay.
Perfect respite from a busy day of wine tasting.
This is a "must go to" for those that are looking for a great lunch or dinner! It's always packed so try to get there early so you wouldn't have to wait in line.
My friend and I decided to stop by and grab lunch since we were passing through heading towards Yountville. We got there just in the nick of time! There was no line and when we were seated people starting draining in. I had a fish sandwich along with the artichokes it was so yummy! The service was awesome. I would totally come back again!
Nice outdoor seating area.
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