Goose & Gander
American restaurant · St. Helena ·
Craft cocktails, wines, patio, & basement bar in rustic digs
Craft cocktails, wines, patio, & basement bar in rustic digs
"If you only have the time for one burger while you’re in Napa Valley, make it the one from G&G, made with a mountain of grass-fed beef, gruyère, bacon, and a lethal remoulade, all served with duck fat fries. For an even richer meal, you could add bone marrow on top and order the mushroom soup, a carryover from the previous, famed, tenant Martini House. When it’s warm out, the patio gets busy, but if you’re looking for a night out (or at least the St. Helena version of that), head down to the iconic basement bar and hang out with the locals. The drinks list is long and full of fancy options with floating flowers, like the Mellivora Capensis with honey, chili, black cardamom, and apple-coconut foam." - christina julian
"I first dined at Goose & Gander more than seven years ago, and every visit since has more than lived up to that initial experience: the wine list is stellar (think verticals of Corison, splits of Corton-Charlemagne, and more), the cocktails are forward-thinking yet rooted in good sense, and dishes like the wood-roasted cauliflower and grilled Spanish octopus epitomize a menu that pairs impeccable ingredients with smart technique and old-school deliciousness." - Brian Freedman
"If you only have the time for one burger while you’re in Napa Valley, make it the one from G&G, made with a mountain of grass-fed beef, gruyère, bacon, and a lethal remoulade, all served with duck fat fries. For an even richer meal, you could add bone marrow on top and order the mushroom soup, a carryover from the previous, famed, tenant Martini House. When it’s warm out, the patio gets busy, but if you’re looking for a night out (or at least the St. Helena version of that), head down to the iconic basement bar and hang out with the locals. The drinks list is long and full of fancy options with floating flowers, like the Mellivora Capensis with honey, chili, black cardamom, and apple-coconut foam." - Christina Julian
"After serving South African singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler, Goose & Gander drew controversy when a manager followed him to his car and — according to Butler’s lengthy TikTok — asked if he had “taken care” of his server; Butler says the treatment would never have happened were he white. The restaurant subsequently posted an apology on Instagram." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Pimm's Cups in St. Helena In St. Helena, what was once Martini House is now a fun new restaurant called Goose & Gander. Go on a warm Friday night, ask for a table outside under the big oak tree, and order this Coastal Pimm's Cup cocktail, made with St. George Terroir gin, Bay Laurel leaves, and edible flowers. Pair it with the pork belly wedge or the G&G burger, and you will leave happy and satisfied."
