Fodor's Expert Review Market
$$$
St. Helena
American
Ernesto Martinez, this easy-going eatery's Mexico City–born chef and co-owner, often puts a Latin spin on farm-to-table American classics. Although he plays things straight with the Caesar salad, champagne-battered fish-and-chips, and baby back ribs, the organic fried chicken comes with cheddar-jalapeño corn bread, and the fried calamari owes its piquancy to the accompanying peppers, nopales cactus, chipotle aioli, and avocado-tomatillo dip.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Dependable cuisine
- Full bar
- Wine-and-small-bites happy hour weekdays 3–6
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.