The Charter Oak Restaurant
Californian restaurant · St. Helena ·
Seasonal Californian fare served family-style in luxe brick-walled quarters
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Seasonal Californian fare served family-style in luxe brick-walled quarters
"Christopher Kostow’s casual-cool retreat continues to be a well-regarded and rightly applauded Napa mainstay. With soaring ceilings and a hulking hearth, the beautifully restored dining room is an apposite setting for the chef's California cooking.Much of the featured produce comes from their own farm, and a whole bounty is on full display in a simple bowl of just-plucked veggies, best matched with a fermented soy dip. Kurobuta pork ribs; chicken with preserved lemon; sweet potato with brown butter and herbs—nearly everything from mains to sides bears traces of the flames and are best enjoyed as a group. A recent starter of aged Wagyu beef tartare with ember mayo and milk bread may just be one of the finest versions we’ve seen yet." - Michelin Inspector
"A St. Helena restaurant showcasing dishes from an acclaimed chef, recommended for items such as a standout broccoli salad, monthly-changing wings and a widely praised burger that locals rave about." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The Charter Oak is the more casual spot from the people behind The Restaurant at Meadowood, a legendary fine dining option that closed after the 2020 Glass Fire and is yet to reopen. Luckily, The Charter Oak lives up to that pedigree and has become one of our favorite places in the valley. There’s a wonderful garden patio that’s great for a meal or to lounge on bonfire seating while you wait. The inside bar is a fun place for craft cocktails and people-watching, but the focus in the main dining room is the food that’s cooked on an open-flame hearth. Pretty much everything that comes out of the kitchen is delicious, but your order should include the homemade bread, crudité, wings, little gem miso caesar, grilled chicken, and the truly excellent cheeseburger." - christina julian
"The Charter Oak in St. Helena is home to a beautiful garden patio (request an outdoor table), a massive wine list, and fantastic dishes made using vegetables from their nearby farm. Get the raw veggies with fermented soy dip, and anything grilled over their open hearth. The cheeseburger is one of our favorite burgers ever, and if corn is in season, order it too." - julia chen 1
"An upscale yet no-frills spot where you shouldn’t miss the burger and the fermented soy dip served with their garden vegetables." - Jillian Dara