The Charter Oak Restaurant

The Charter Oak Restaurant in St. Helena, CA, is a hidden gem in the heart of wine country. This New American cocktail bar offers a unique dining experience with a focus on high-quality ingredients and simple yet elegant cooking.

One standout feature of The Charter Oak is its commitment to using fresh, farm-to-table produce in their dishes. Customers rave about the tomato salad, veggie appetizer, and fish dishes, all bursting with vibrant flavors. The Charter Oak also offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions.

The ambiance at The Charter Oak is inviting and unassuming, perfect for a casual lunch or a special dinner. The outdoor seating area is a popular spot, especially during the warmer months. Whether you're dining with family, friends, or a special someone, The Charter Oak has something for everyone.

With a menu curated by renowned chef Christopher Kostow, The Charter Oak offers a range of delectable options, from the Charter Oak bread with house-cultured butter to the aged beef chuck tartare. The cheeseburger is a standout dish, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.

Overall, The Charter Oak Restaurant is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts looking for a memorable dining experience. From the fresh ingredients to the cozy ambiance, every aspect of this restaurant is designed to delight your senses. Make a reservation and experience the magic of The Charter Oak for yourself.

The Charter Oak Restaurant Menu

Location

Address: 1050 Charter Oak Ave St Helena, CA 94574
Phone: (707) 302-6996

🕓 Work Hours
MON 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
TUE 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
WED 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
THU 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
FRI 11:00 AM - 8:45 PM
SAT 11:00 AM - 8:45 PM
SUN 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Walk-ins Welcome
    Yes
  • Delivery
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Best nights on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Not Good For Dancing
    No
  • Pool Table
    No
  • Smoking
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Sara G.

    05 August 2024

    If you're in Napa and looking for the perfect lunch spot on a winery day, Charter Oak is your spot. This place is absolutely beautiful and posh, making it an ideal stop between tastings. The tomato salad here is to die for. It's not just a salad; it's clearly a crop picked yesterday or today even. The presentation is stunning, and every bite is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors that tell me it's summer. We also got the veggie appetizer and dip also as fresh as can be. I also had the fish dish which was wonderful as well.

  • Author: Randy F.

    04 August 2024

    I love places like The Charter Oak Restaurant. High quality food, top notch ingredients yet a very low key and casual ambiance. Backed by the 3 Michelin Star chops of Christopher Kostow from the Restaurant at Meadowood, the Charter Oak brings simple and elegant cooking to the fantastic farm produce they cultivate from the region. We focused mainly on appetizers and I likely over ordered but there are so many delicious sounding items to choose from. Our choices: Charter Oak Bread with House Cultured Butter - Small $8. It's a generous portion and the bread is fantastic as is the butter. Raw Vegetables from Our Farm $25 - another must order. Chilled, with fantastic variety, you won't find better tasting or sweeter vegetables anywhere. The soy bean based dip is absolutely amazing and worth saving. This Months Wings $25 - based on a changing monthly menu, it's what happens when fine dining chefs make wings...they're juicy, delicious and bursting with flavor Aged Beef Chuck Tartare $23 - I love tartare but the mayo based sauce distracted me from the beef flavor. Also the milk bread paled compare to the Charter Oak bread. Hamachi Gardeniera $25 - a miss for me. I found the sour pickled vegetables distracted from the clean hamachi taste and the slices were cut much more thickly than I'm used to for this lovely fish The Cheeseburger $26 - our sole entree and it is amazing. This isn't a smash burger with crispy edges...it's a true burger, cooked medium with insane flavor, juiciness and a very soft roll bread that just envelopes the cheese and the flavors. I loved it. Black Apple Butter Tart $12 - a tad too sweet for me. I count have skipped. The Charter Oak is an anchor institution in St. Helena. Plentiful outdoor and indoor seating. Perfect for kids. Perfect for elderly. Perfect for families. Perfect for couples. Perfect for everyone. Reservations are accepted on Tock and all credit cards including AmEx are accepted.

  • Author: Daniel L.

    23 July 2024

    Went back to the charter Oak for happy hour. They have a good four dollar happy hour beer special, which was I believe the pilsner. It came in a can was the only downside. We got the salad today which felt pretty dry so I had to ask for extra dressing to join it. Everything was pretty good, but not as good as I remembered it from before. Maybe the dressing was different as this one was pretty salty. We got the wings as well, which were huge and delicious and juicy and good quality wings. will be back and recommend this spot for happy hour.

  • Author: Jennifer Y.

    24 June 2024

    Second time at the Charter Oak. We had a dinner reservation at here after a day at the wineries. The restaurant was already quite busy when we got there around 5pm on a Saturday (probably because of summer and the nice weather). The atmosphere was inviting and unassuming. We ordered the raw vegetable dip, this month's wings, the cheeseburger, black cod, and grilled kohlrabi to share along the four of us. Everything was fresh, flavourful, and satisfying. The raw vegetables dip was exceptional, and the soy dip complemented the farm-fresh vegetables perfectly. Definitely a must order. We loved it so much that we ordered another one to share. It was a delicious way to end a day in the wine country.

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