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The Pear Southern Bistro
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The Pear Southern Bistro Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Phone: (707) 256-3900
  • Hours of Operation:

    Lunch: Daily 11:30am-4:00pm

    Dinner: Su-Th 4:00pm-9:00pm; F-Sa 4:00pm-10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Executive Chef: Rodney Worth
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 3rd Street
  • Parking: Public Lot
A word from The Pear Southern Bistro
A classic American restaurant combining flavors of New Orleans and the deep South with ingredients from Napa Valley.
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables
Diner Reviews
  • "Forget the high end restaurants that you hear about in Napa Valley. The Pear has exceptional cuisine and ambiance. This is the best kept secret in the valley. We sat outside overlooking the Napa River. Our food was exceptionally good. The service was very attentive, without hovering. There was live music that made the experience unforgettable. If you are traveling to the Napa area, put The Pear on your dining list!"
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "The food was wonderful as usual. This is a favorite spot. When work on the river is not in process, the outdoor seating is lovely. Luckily during noisy worktimes on the river, the indoor atmosphere is enjoyable as well."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "This was a diamond in the ruff. This place is great . Food great ! People very friendly. ..."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "This place was great overall. Amazing menu. All of the dishes our group ordered were fantastic. The portion size of a couple of the dishes was ridiculously small though. The service was just ok."
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "We had the Cobb salad and rotisserie chicken. The salad was made with fresh veggies and crunchy bacon. The chicken had delicious flavor, slightly dry but overall very good. The outdoor setting it lovely if looking for somewhere to eat while enjoying the weather."
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "My friends and I are always looking for a new & interesting restaurant for our monthly birthday celebrations-- The Pear Southern Bistro was the perfect place-- delicious food and a beautiful location! Try the fried pickles!!"
    Dined on 6/30/2014
  • "Beautiful night for us to celebrate an anniversary dinner on the outside patio area. Our hostess accommodated our request to change to an outdoor table due to the warm weather and beautiful view. The food was delicious and plentiful!"
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Chicken and dumpling soup was salty, but the chicken and waffles was excellent."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Would not recommend at all. Service from the kitchen was quite poor. People who came in later than our group were served and finished before our entrees arrived. portions were small. the dinner plate of gnocchi consisted of six gnocchi, which might have worked as a small plate but not as an entree. Not at the price charged."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "We have been to the Pear many times and it has been consistently good. We took our son and grandson on our last visit and they really enjoyed it. My grandson especially liked the chicken Ana waffles."
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "Very bad service had to leave after 1 hour not served"
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "So glad we tried this place! We got the fryed pickles which were ok. I got the strawberry basil mojito and it was soooo good! Could drink those all day. For the main dish we got the chicken & waffles which were bomb! Sooo sooo good! You have to get it! It is a big plate too, it could feed two people. We also got the burbon ribs! Also very good! It came with the mac&cheese which was the best!! Highly recommend! The service was good. Our waitress was nice. Just something you would expect. Nothing above & beyond though."
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "I was really excited to try this place since I love The Peasant and the Pear in Danville. I ordered the chicken and waffle. The waffle was good (it had bacon in it) but the chicken was gross. It was skinless boneless chicken breast breaded and deep fried. It was dry and had some sort of weird pinkish gel between the breading and the chicken itself. I only ate two bites of the chicken but finished the waffle. I was really looking forward to having the bread pudding since their sister restaurant makes such a great one, but I skipped it and went next door for gelato instead."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Food was delicious. We went on half off wine Wednesday. Chicken and waffles was to die for. Sat on patio. Service was a little slow but the view outside was nice so we didn't mind too much."
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "We had the shrimp and grits, shrimp poboy and salad with salmon. It was all good, but the salad was outstanding. I'm hoping to go back for chicken and waffles before we hit the road."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "The overall lunch experience was a memorable one. Waiter was great. Our water was kept filled which I drink a lot of water. Our 3 lunches were tasty. I had chicken and waffles. The chicken breast was so moist and waffle very tasty. The shrimp po boy was just as tasty and pulled pork sandwich was delicious. We had a very enjoyable time at this restaurant. Will be back"
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "The gumbo was quite authentic and had just the right amount of heat. Liked that there were four Napa sparkling wines on the menu, three of which are my favorite. Good place to gather friends and family for lunch."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "We have never been and decided that it would be the place to meet friends who were visiting Napa. We loved the food, service, and patio space. We felt totally relaxed and welcomed. Thanks for the experience."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "When, I placed the reservation, there was a special request of a mini-birthday cake or dessert with candles and it was forgot it."
    Dined on 6/10/2014
  • "We had an early, 5:00 PM, dinner, so the quiet noise level may be atypical. The salmon was excellent - crispy crust, nicely cooked, accented by asparagus and greens."
    Dined on 6/9/2014
  • "We have been to many restaurants in our travels and always enjoy and are willing to pay for a great meal. We went to The Pear due to the rating on open table. The meal was okay nothing to rave about or recommend. The service was good and we had a very nice waitress."
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "We were worried that it would not live up to the hype. But it did! We enjoyed our meal and the service. Loved Jeremy. Met him for drinks at his local hang out later that day!"
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "Great place. The meatloaf was a huge hit with our group of four. We had the fondue to start and could not have been happier. Everyone left saying we have to make it back to try more of the menu. Excellent"
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "We celebrated two birthdays at a late lunch reservations @ 2:30. We sat outside and the patio is quite yet still vibrant with river views. The five of us ordered a few appetizers to share; crab dip, mussels and spring salad. All were wonderfully prepared. We each than ordered different main courses; shrimp and grits, chicken and dumplings, chicken and waffles, fish and chips and steak frites. Each dish was prepared excellently, flavorful and the portions were, well let's say our group likes to eat and a couple of boxes to go were needed. Service was attentive, quick and efficient. We definitely will be back and next time I will have the fish and chips which was the star!"
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "My husband and I ate lunch here based on reviews. Reviews were overrated or else reviewers been eating bad food elsewhere to rate this place so highly. After we placed our order, entrees took 25 minutes to prepare. Other people came after us were served first.We had the Chicken and waffle and the Jamba Yo Yo, aka - Jambalaya. The Jamba tasted bad - hint of jalapeno pepper, otherwise chicken was tasteless and the sauce not good. You have not tasted Jambalaya until you eat this in New Orleans. Don't waste your money one this Jamba. The Chicken and Waffle was better. But the chicken portion was not big and the waffle was good. Chicken marinated well with flavor - but entree not worth the price. Didn't order dessert based on food quality."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "The flavor of the food wasnt bad, however when one consumes 4 glasses of water, one would surmise that the reason is due to the amount of salt added to their dishes. I was not pleased with the amount of salt added to their chicken and dumplings... and neither would you, unless you like to drink a lot of water."
    Dined on 6/5/2014
  • "2nd time to Pear, love it. My girlfriend and I shared the fried pickles, black and blue salad, and had the Fish and Chips. So good. The Black and Blue salad was amazing. I think that could have been my dinner. But the Catfish was so good, I am glad we shared it. We were definitely full. Our Server was excellent, staff is great. I would recommend for sure. "
    Dined on 6/2/2014
  • "The smell that eliminated from the kitchen only made me enjoy the delicious food that much more."
    Dined on 5/29/2014
  • "They always honor reservations at the requested time, even when making them close to dining time. Food is very good, nicely presented and the portions are large. Service was attentive made for a very nice dining experience. "
    Dined on 5/29/2014
  • "Everyone should have their Gouda Mac & Cheese once in their lives. The short ribs were succulent and the chicken was perfectly juicy. I wish we lived closer so we could come back often. "
    Dined on 5/27/2014
  • "This restaurant is located right on the new river walk in Napa. Nice variety of southern comfort food. Big portions! Outside patio is comfortable. I had the Fish & Chips which were looked great and tasted fresh. I asked for Mash Pots in place of my FF. Very accommodating and service was easy going. I have been here many times and the food has always been delicious."
    Dined on 5/27/2014
  • "We enjoyed the food but it was kind of a weird experience, maybe because our waiter was so odd. The location along the riverwalk is great."
    Dined on 5/27/2014
  • "Voodoo stew was supposed to be prawns, scallops, mussels, and crawfish tails. Only received prawns. Sauce was too heavy. Much too pricey at $27. Fried chicken with waffles unique and good. Our waiter was very attentive and professional, but way too many unprofessional secondary wait staff. Lovely setting on Napa riverfront. "
    Dined on 5/26/2014
  • "We are visiting Napa for my 60th Bday and chose The Pear for my bday dinner since we had already been on the Wine Train for a fabulous lunch. We made reservations and arrived right on time. To our disappointment, the last outside table was given to a party of three who just walked up without reservations. When I asked about the table and our reservation, they just replied that everything was First Come, First Serve. So much for reservations. the Chicken and Dumplings and the Gumbo were both under cooked and barely edible. They only thing we enjoyed was the quesadilla as our appetizer. "
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "My girlfriend and I enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day weekend visit to Napa wine country and wrapped it up with dinner over at The Pear. We've visited their other restaurant in Danville and was glad to see such wonderful food selections. Andrew, our waiter, epitomized what a waiter should be -- courteous, smart, fast, and friendly; plus he did it with a smile. I enjoyed my dinner selection and would highly recommend a visit to downtown Napa to enjoy the views of the waterfront."
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "Glad we found this restaurant in Open Table.. We were on our way to a concert at the Opera House (Now City Winery). Wanted a place not to pricey to eat beforehand and we found it. Food was great. Bourbon ribs was excellent and my husband had the jambalaya which he loved ,and added shrimp to it. Ordered a nice cold bottle of white wine and sat outside where we could see the river and all the people enjoying the nice warm evening. The waiters and waitresses all helped out everyone and checked on us all through the meal. I would definitely recommend this to anybody in the area of Napa. I will totally come back.. They were out of the tater tots appetizer and would like to try that.."
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "This restaurant is on the Riverwalk in downtown Napa,nice spot. My husband had the Voodoo Stew, said it was fantastic (but not very spicy) and I had the black and bleu salad (fantastic). Dessert was 'fair' carrot cake so didn't finish it (we told the waiter they needed to work on that). Dinner, 3 glasses of wine and dessert appx $80. Service was quick and efficient. We plan on returning for the chicken & waffles as that dish looked fantastic- we are from the south :)"
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "I enjoyed the Chicken Breast with the Bacon Studded Waffle... and the Pear Bourbon Sauce served with it was amazing. The staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a very positive vibe and I enjoyed my time there. I will be definitely going back!"
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "What a surprise to find a lovely refreshing spot with a variety on the menu! The service was great as well. "
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "It's great to try a new place and like it so much you want to go back, especially with all the wonderful restaurants in this area. We started with the fondue and fried pickles. Fun food and very good. Our group had voo-doo stew, shortribs, chicken & dumplin's, and salmon. All loved their dishes! The table shared a piece of carrot cake and a pear tart with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, both exceptional. The service was friendly and prompt and the bottle of wine was discounted because of a Wed. night special. Really couldn't ask for a better experience."
    Dined on 5/21/2014
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