Bistro Jeanty
French restaurant · Yountville ·
French country fare with comforting classics and patio dining
French country fare with comforting classics and patio dining
"A James Beard Award–nominated, classic French bistro in Yountville created by Chef Philippe Jeanty to evoke informal, home-style French dining with high-quality, fresh California produce. The cozy, traditional setting—complete with red-and-white striped awnings, rattan café chairs, a long European bar, and exposed brick—serves comforting French standards like Sole Meunière, which pairs particularly well with a bright, creamy Chardonnay; corkage is available for guests who bring their own bottle." - AFAR
"Bistro Jeanty is a dining institution and a must-visit for anyone who dreams in steak frites and coq au vin. With bright yellow walls and country-inspired finds—like a bicycle with a basket filled with baguettes—it would be easy to find a trendier option, but then you’ll be sad to have missed out on the simple yet indulgent menu of buttery comfort dishes: escargot, steak tartare, and the best chocolate croissant bread pudding in Napa. Even better is that this spot transforms based on the occasion. It’s perfectly suited for a low-lit romantic dinner, or for talking shop with colleagues you’re passing through town with. There’s also an extensive wine list, but lean on their talented bartenders—the cocktail menu includes dessert-flavored options like brandy alexanders and salted-caramel espresso martinis." - christina julian, jasmine alexandra
"Bistro Jeanty is a dining institution and a must-visit for anyone who dreams in steak frites and coq au vin. With bright yellow walls and country-inspired finds—like a bicycle with a basket filled with baguettes—it would be easy to find a trendier option, but then you’ll be sad to have missed out on the simple yet indulgent menu of buttery comfort dishes: escargot, steak tartare, and the best chocolate croissant bread pudding in Napa. This spot transforms based on the occasion. It’s perfectly suited for a low-lit romantic dinner, or for talking shop with colleagues you’re passing through town with. There’s also an extensive wine list, but lean on their talented bartenders—the cocktail menu includes dessert-flavored options like brandy alexanders and salted-caramel espresso martinis. If you’re here during the colder months, the tomato soup with billowing puff pastry is one of their most popular, can’t-miss dishes." - Jasmine Alexandra
"A French bistro regularly recommended for a butter-lettuce salad, a cone of spicy aioli-smelt and a glass of bubbly — a local favorite for comforting, classic dishes." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A French-inspired bistro in Yountville known for classic, regionally sourced dishes in a traditional style." - Kristin Braswell