Domaine Chandon - Etoile Restaurant - Yountville, CA

Domaine Chandon - Etoile Restaurant
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Domaine Chandon - Etoile Restaurant

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Address:
One California Drive
Yountville, CA 94599

Neighborhood:
Yountville

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Cuisine:
French

Price: $50 and over

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Domaine Chandon - Etoile Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.etoilerestaurant.com
Phone: (800) 736-2892
Hours of Operation: Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Thursday-Monday

Dinner: 6:00pm-9:00pm Thursday-Monday

Beginning on 6-1-14, étoile The Restaurant at Domaine Chandon requests a credit card number to hold a reservation for dinner. The cancellation policy goes into effect 24 hours prior to reservation date and time. If the cancellation is made after that point, the charge is $50 per person. Details available upon request.

Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Christmas Eve,

Christmas Day & January.

Tasting Room: Daily: 10:00am - 5:00pm.
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French, Californian
Executive Chef: Perry Hoffman
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Fireplace, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions: Special events are held throughout the year, visit www.chandon.com/events for more information.

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Parking: Private Lot

A word from Domaine Chandon - Etoile Restaurant

étoile is one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated destinations and the only fine dining restaurant in Napa Valley located in a winery. An extraordinary setting, innovative regional California cuisine with a French influence, and seamless service combine to create the ultimate food and wine experience.…

At étoile, Chef Perry Hoffman marries classic, French-influenced technique with contemporary culinary innovation and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Hoffman works closely with Chandon winemakers to explore the interplay between wine and food, enhancing the experience of both.

Guests may dine a la carte, or explore the ultimate food and wine pairing experience through Chef Hoffman's tasting menus at lunch and dinner.

The restaurant features a Wine Spectator "Best of" Award Wine list and received a Michelin star in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Michelin Guide after being recommended in 2007, 2008, and 2009.Continued

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food

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Diner Reviews

"The experience begins when you enter the Domaine Chandon property and ends when you leave the property. The setting is fabulous. Staff is energetic, classy, and efficient. Our table for four had an excellent experience. The food is as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. Duck Pate Salad is amazing. The entree of Kurobuta Pork loin was the best I have ever had. The Duck, the Lamb, and the Scallops were also excellent. We had the Four Course Chef's Sampler. Next time we will add the wine sampler with the meal."
Dined on 7/6/2014
"From start to finish this was an exceptional meal. I m not a huge fan of fussy presentations but this was right on the mark. Besides being visually stunning, the actual essence of the food was front and center. The service was impeccable. Our server, Josh, was perfect. The choreography was not overly obtrusive."
Dined on 7/3/2014
"I would rate a million stars if i could. The food was amazing, every course was spectacular from beginning to end. Presentation was lovely and the service was incredible. I would like to thank Suzanne who looked after each and every detail of our meal. The wine list is interactive, i enjoyed reading about the wines via iPad. Consider seating outdoors if you visit in the summer, gorgeous grounds and so serene. My favorite course was the scallop, beautifully presented and so delicious. Dessert did not disappoint, i had the lava cake and enjoyed every bite."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"The chef has been outstanding, and the overall experience a highlight of a trip to wine country. The appetizers are all amazing. The lamb dish was to die for. The presentation and unique blend of flavors is amazing. Our group had 6 of the main courses. Nearly all were fantastic. An exquisite dining experience with wonderful wine pairings in a beautiful setting with phenomenal service. We have been coming here every year for over 20 years. The current chef is creative, uses fresh ingredients, and provides appropriate portion sizes."
Dined on 7/5/2014
"In a word this meal was incredible. The service was impeccable--each and every server we encountered was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. The atmosphere was lovely and of course the scenery can't be beat. The food was out of this world (are there anymore hyperbolic cliches I could possibly use?!) and I am dying to eat there again. I must try the dinner, although I'm not sure how they could improve upon their amazing lunch offering!!"
Dined on 6/29/2014
"Absolutely and with out any reservation I would call this the best lunch I've ever had. From the beautiful views, to the Champagne, to the appetizers and then the main courses no doubt a magnificent eating experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, knowledgable and extremely helpful. Again, a remarkable overall dining experience."
Dined on 6/29/2014
"This has been a remarkable experience. The staff was amazing and the food was outstanding. The Chef was even friendly and tht was an added bonus."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"I am seated at a table facing the garden. The garden was spacious, beautifully kept. The receptionist and servers were very friendly, sophisticated and competent. The dishes were well-prepared with great presentation. Worth try."
Dined on 6/27/2014
"I've never had such a wonderful meal, with such exquisite service, ever. It is definitely pricey, but we felt it was well worth the price. We had the 8-course tasting menu and asked them to pair all the courses with the appropriate Chandon vintage (original pairings included wines from other wineries). Pours were generous, food was delicious, and service outstanding. We'll be back next year!"
Dined on 6/20/2014
"We had not been here for several years, and found it to be as beautiful as ever. The menu had changed to a fixed price meal which was a little disappointing. Although we selected the four item selection, with a few glasses of wine and tip it was about $350 for two people. The food was beautiful, and service very attentive. They had an excellent wine list."
Dined on 6/23/2014
"Celebrated our friends 50th anniversary. There were 6 of us and we all had something different and everything was outstanding. The wine was superb. We had a very relaxing enjoyable dinner that was beyond our expectations."
Dined on 6/22/2014
"A perfect day in a perfect setting with great food and service."
Dined on 6/22/2014
"Having done the Reserve tasting, we headed to Etoile for lunch & were seated on the patio on a perfect sunny but breezy Sunday. We chose to have the lunch tasting menu which I paired with the wine tasting (my husband went for a glass as he was driving). The whole meal was amazing. Every dish was beautiful in its presentation, & a taste sensation. Lobster, scallops, pork, beef and an apricot dessert, with three amuse bouche, everything in perfect harmony. We were so impressed we considered booking again for dinner but sadly they were closed Tuesday night which was the only night we still had open during our trip. I would certainly dine here again, & would recommend it to anyone, whether for a special occasion or just to spoil yourself!"
Dined on 6/22/2014
"We had a great experience here and were very pleased with the service, food and entire overall experience."
Dined on 6/22/2014
"We've had our anniversary lunch at Etoile off and on for over 30 years. The decor, staff, chef and food have changed over the years but the experience is the same. Make a reservation, get in the car and drive up. Bring money."
Dined on 6/21/2014
"Enjoyed our dinner completely. Always our pick for a special occasion"
Dined on 6/19/2014
"The food is first class, the view is amazing and the servers are very attentive. The prix fix menu was one delight after another! Highly recommend! This definitely holds its own against nearby fine dining restaurants!"
Dined on 6/16/2014
"I took my wife to Chandon for lunch on Fathers Day. If you eat at the Etoile Restaurant and the weather is nice I would highly recommend sitting outside. The food is excellent and the service impeccable. We started with the Charcuterie platter which has prosciutto di parma · beef tartare · soppressata · picante · coppa · farmer's cheese. It was enough to split between 4 people. We each had a different entree and each one was delicious. I would highly recommend."
Dined on 6/15/2014
"Food was outstanding and the service was great Little long between cources"
Dined on 6/7/2014
"This restaurant is superb in both food and service. I have been to every commended restaurant in the Napa Valley and this is as noteworthy as French Laundry or Meadowood, but more economical. "
Dined on 6/5/2014
"First time experience at this restaurant - outstanding from all perspectives. A little pricey; but well worth it. Food & Service was exceptional."
Dined on 5/31/2014
"Fabulous. The food was fabulous! The food was amazing. The best champagne I have ever had. Emolie Rosie I think is the name!! "
Dined on 5/26/2014
"The food was excellent and the service was seamless. The décor is contemporary and artistic. We had a beautiful view of the lush grounds where a large private party was being hosted. This was an excellent way to end the evening following our tour of the winery earlier in the afternoon. The prices were commensurate with the quality of the food and service."
Dined on 5/22/2014
"For a special occasion, 9 of us sat in the outdoor Cove...which was delightful."
Dined on 5/25/2014
"while a more then a bit pricey the food is very good and the service was spot on. "
Dined on 5/18/2014
"Nothing is ala cart. Great food but they are priud of it. A bit artsy. We enjoyed everything but were mot quite prepared for it. "
Dined on 5/24/2014
"you cannot be disappointed there. great food, great service"
Dined on 5/25/2014
"We came from Taiwan and visited here on this long weekend. My wife and I with our 5-month-old baby enjoyed a wonderful lunch. Food are gorgerious and delicious. Service is excellent. We will be back if we have oppertunity."
Dined on 5/24/2014
"The ambiance at Etoile suited the food perfectly, spectacular. We enjoyed a lovely lunch and birthday celebration. Many thanks for a memorable experience."
Dined on 5/19/2014
"A perfect date night - atmosphere was modern with beautiful artwork. Our server was extremely attentive from start to finish. Dishes were creative and beautifully presented. The complimentary bites from the chef were delicious."
Dined on 5/18/2014
"We had tasting menu lunch on Monday. The food was just divine! My friends from out of town were so impressed with both food and atmosphere. Presentation was just exquisite. Only thing I wished that you offer champagne and wines by glass instead of a whole bottle. We could have enjoyed more."
Dined on 5/18/2014
"My wife and I came for dinner on our last night of our vacation in the wine country and could not have been more pleased. The service was excellent and the food highly creative and excellent. It's expensive but worth every dime if you want a true fine dining experience!"
Dined on 5/18/2014
"E'toile at Domaine Chandon is truly outstanding for its ambience, food and wine list"
Dined on 5/16/2014
"Great service with good food and good view. Food comes in small portion. "
Dined on 5/15/2014
"The Chef's 6-course tasting menu with wine pairings is excellent. It is expensive, as chef's tasting menus generally are, but worth it for a special occasion or vacation. Our meal lasted about 3 hours, and we were full and satisfied when we left. The food was creative, diverse, well presented and seasonal, and 5 of our 6 courses were outstanding. Our server dropped the ball a couple of times. We were not greeted until about 10 minutes after we were seated, and we were not served our wine pairing with one of our dishes until 5 minutes after the dish arrived. He did apologize, and said he would not "fail us" again. Overall, we did feel well taken care of by our hostess, expeditors and other service staff. A lovely fine dining experience."
Dined on 5/10/2014
"We were not seated at time reserved. Pricing was very high, not necessarily a good value"
Dined on 5/11/2014
"Had Mother's Day lunch. Food was very good as was the service. Would definitely go back."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"Food was fabulous. Service was a bit uneven. Lead waiter was mediocre but secondary waiters who delivered the food were exceptional and knew their plates. Although reservation was made and confirmed for 1:30 there was some software difficulties and it posted at 2:00. I had called Etoile directly to change our reservation to 1pm and to request outdoor seating. Their phone response was very accommodating but when I arrived it was not reflected. We waited until about 1:40 to be seated. A host gave us a glass of champagne while we waited outside. Overall it was a lovely experience. For my husband and I, the food is outstanding. Our last visit 9/2/13 was terrific as well. I recommend this restaurant. "
Dined on 5/11/2014
"Absolutely Great! Enjoyable. Great in every way You will love it"
Dined on 5/11/2014
"Everything was first class, even the weather was perfect for lunch on the terrace. The service was impeccable, the waiter and servers spoke very well and answered all of the questions throughout the lunch. The lunch was a most fitting climax to two days of experiencing the best Napa has to offer. The food and the wine were unbeatable, anywhere in the world."
Dined on 5/10/2014

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