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The Pear Southern Bistro
The Pear Southern Bistro

The Pear Southern Bistro Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Email: ThePearNapa@gmail.com
  • 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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Diner Reviews
  • "We had a great dinner here. Good wine and good food. We had the Pear tart and bread pudding for dessert, both where very good."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "We love southern food, so we were excited to try this spot. We made a reservation, and asked for a quiet table. Although the restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived, we were seated near a large birthday party. We ordered wine. They were out of our selection, and suggested another wine. We ordered an appetizer, but it never arrived.. We were offered bread, but had to ask for it again. We asked for sweetener for tea several times. We eventually had to go to the bar to find a spoon so we could eat the gumbo. They did give us a free dessert to share, which was a nice gesture. The food was good, not great. Unfortunately, the lack of attention to detail distracted from the meal."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "The place was hopping so it was a little noisy but service was great and the food delicious. I recommend the fondue. Your tastebuds will drown with velvety smoked gouda! It doesn't get much better! The serving sizes were pretty big and we shared the Black and Blue Salad and entree. There is a descent wine list, but no full bar service. Our meal was so delicious I returned the next weekend with another group of friends."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "As usual the food was very good and nicely presented. Service was a little off, but that is the exception - not the norm. Great location and they always honor reservations on time."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Food was excellent, service was dispicible. We had 4 year old with us and it took 3 hours to complete a simple meal. WAiter did not return or watch the tabls"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Had a great dinner there on Saturday evening and went back for lunch on Monday (presidents day) however lunch was not nearly as good nor was the service, unfortunately. Would recommend for dinner but not for lunch."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "this was the highlight of my valentines day night. it was my first time trying this resturaunt and i am definately impressed. they had wonderful appetizers, wonderful entrees and wonderful servicde. id recommend the tator tots and crab dip for staters, delicious. five stars!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Last minute reservations got us a seat here on a busy Valentines Day night. We started off with a French onion soup. My wife was a big fan, me not so much. I had the roasted chicken, very tender and full of flavor. My wife had the short rib, extremely delicious. Wine list was good. Not too many wines available by the glass tho. Bottles are reasonably priced. Will definitely recommend The Pear SB to friends and family. Thanks"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We had a 5pm reservation. We went to SF first and didn't realize it would take so long to get out of the city and into Napa. We didn't account for the fact that it was holiday weekend : ( We called the restaurant and explained we were sorry, but weren't going to be able to make our reservation. They put us on a brief hold, and then asked if we could make 7:30-8. We said definitely, and thanked them. We were really grateful, especially considering it was Valentine's Day! We previously thought a romantic Taco Bell dinner was in our not too distant future ; ) We arrived at 7:45. The host staff was absolutely wonderful to us. They had our table right away. The food was excellent. The ambience was perfect. We will be back many times over."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Our dinner at The Pear was awesome as usual. No complaints. I had the French Onion Soup, I have to say it's the best I have ever had!"
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Dependably good all around. The building echos so the noise level is energetic."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Great spot on the Napa River, the fish and chips were excellent but the chicken and waffles came out cold and were not as good as i expected. I would go here again but i wouldn't order the chicken and waffles."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We had dinner at the Pear prior to attending a show at a local theatre in Napa. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a date night. Very good food with a very friendly wait staff. Portions were large....I was surprised, we had fondue for an appetizer then my wife and I split a salad and then we had our main entre along with wine. I am a big eater and I was unable to finish my plate, nor was my wife which made for a nice little doggy bag to take home, we love to have desert when we eat out, but we were just too full. Nice night out, we would definitely have dinner here again!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "It was our first time eating at Pear which was recommended by family and friends. The food was good but not great and the meatloaf arrived luke warm and little flavor."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Very good comfort food. Chicken and Cumplings were excellent but next time want to try the Chicken and Waffles. Awesome fried pickles... Will return..."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "I have fallen in love with the food at The Pears. I do not generally care for "Southern" food, but this has a more local concept. My favorites have been the Black and Blue Salad ( great lunch or dinner choice), Fish and Chips and the Hamburger. The portions are a nice size to eat on one's own or order a couple of things and share. The salads are large in comparison to some of the other places in this area."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "My husband and I decided to go to Pear for our last night in Napa and forego yet another gourmet meal. Without a doubt we made the right choice. The service was great, and with the recommendations we received from our waiter the meal was off to a great start. We ordered the fondue as a starter. Very good although was not hot enough. The restaurant had no problem taking it back and bringing us one that was the perfect temp. I had the Shrimp Creole, full of flavor without being muddled by heat. Hy husband had the ribs with a side of Gouda mac & cheese. Needless to say both plates were delicious. I would highly recommend Pear Southern Bistro if you are looking for a quaint, low key eatery that has food that well represents southern cooking."
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "The reason I keep coming back: terrific food, terrific wine, terrific service! This trip was with out of state co-workers who had never been to the restaurant before. They enjoyed it as much as I did. Will keep coming back and recommending to others. Bravo!"
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "nothing amazing, nothing bad, just a pleasantly uneventful experience across the board."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "WE were seated right away and it was busy. They were expecting us and after along day in Napa; food was really a necessity. The portions were good, and being from the south we could appreciate the portions and taste. The only complaint was the selection of beer it was all micro brew stuff no heinikin or or the such. We will certainly be back , next time will sit on the patio great atmosphere out there and much quieter."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Good thing we got a reservation, the place was packed. We're Napa locals and did not realize that Pear was on the riverfront. They need more advertising. The food, wine, was terrific. Lots of fun for this foodie couple. So much to choose from, we'll have to come back to try all the yummy offerings."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Our meal at the Pear in Napa was perfect. The food was wonderful, with many options! Hard to decide when everything looks so good. The atmosphere was casual chic, the service was wonderful and the food was out of this world! I can't wait to come back!"
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "Recently had lunch with friends at this restaurant in Napa.. Pretty setting on the Napa river. The food was well presented , fresh and very flavorful.. The service was very good. The ambiance was a little noisy because of al of the hard surfaces. Too cold to dine outside; however will return in warmer weather to do so."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "Very good food. Everything we ordered was wonderful. We are from the Southeast and usually steer away from "southern" restaurants elsewhere than the South, but the food at The Pear was just as good as authentic Southern cuisine. Service was great. Nice atmosphere. Dine outdoors when weather is nice!"
    Dined on 7/12/2013
  • "DISAPPOINTED- GOOD HOSTESS- GOT US SEATED QUICKLY AND THEN MOVED US WHEN WE ASKED FOR A DIFFERENT TABLE, , ROOM VERY LOUD, LITTLE AMBIANCE, FOOD MEDIOCRE, BEER BATTERED CHICKEN- FLAT, TASTELESS, FRENCH ONION SOUP-HEAVY SALTED, BUT OK, HAMBURGER- BEST MEAL OF THE FOUR. STEAK- NOT VERY FLAVORFUL, WAITRESS WAS NICE, BUT NEVER GAVE US HER NAME AND NO NAME TAGS, WAS VERY POLITE, EFFECIENT EXCEPT WITH OUR BILL. SERVED FOOD ON TIME, IT WAS HOT. TOOK A LONG TIME GET BACK TO PICK UP OUR BILL BUT WAS VERY QUICK TO GET IT BACK TO OUR TABLE SO WE COULD SIGN THE CC RECEIPT. COULD NOT RECCOMMEND THE RESTAURANT. OH,,NO LIQUOR EITHER, ONLY BEER & WINE."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "We're Napa natives and had a great time enjoying our night on the town. I've also been for lunch on the river. We'll be back!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Steaks were rare and very pale. No seasoning whatsoever - extremely bland. The beef bourguignon was very dry. Inedible. My mother pushed items around her plate in an attempt to soak the dryness away. Unfortunately these items failed for them. I was pleased with my meatloaf. I'm a meat and potatoes kind of guy - so it was fine. Nothing special mind you, certainly took the prize of entrees. Read my Yelp review for a more detailed review. I really hope this place gets it together assuming this was just a bad night."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "First time here and it was terrific. Great food, service and menu. Nice to have something in Napa that isn't Italian or 'California'. Something on the menu for everyone. Nice integration of Southern cooking. Generous portions but not overwhelming. Relaxed atmosphere made it a wonderful evening. Nice wine list and reasonable. Will be back!"
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "The gumbo wasn't what I had expected, somewhat bland - additional charge for shrimp; otherwise, it tastes like plain chicken. The burger is super delicious though. No full bar, just wines and soju. My drink tasted decent and looked like a mojito. The pecan pie should be served warm, yet my bread pudding was served perfectly warm and tasted divine. Our son was happy with a kid's sundae, not too many kids' choices, yet this place came through with a sundae which satisfied his palate. Nice decor and cozy ambiance, nice view of the river as we walked in. It's as Southern as it gets in Napa for a bistro, can't compare the actual South with its foods i.e., Texas, Louisiana, etc. It would be comparing apples to oranges."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "Shrimp & Grits, French Onion Soup and Burger, flourless chocolate cake, great variety of MicroBrews... everything was excellent. We found it difficult deciding what to choose. It all looked great. The menu will bring us back again!"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Really enjoyed the food at this place. I had the beef dish it was perfect! My boyfriend had the steak and also loved it!! The only thing I was not happy with was the waitress. Her name was Cindy. She wasn't rude, but I felt like she treated us differnt then other people in there. The couple next to us she sat them down and went over all the specials with them. She did not mention any specials to us at all. She went over the menu and wines with them and also did not do this with us. She just seemed to spend a lot of extra time making sure they had great service. Not sure why we did not get the same service. I will return because I liked the food, but I hope I get a different waitress."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Based on other's recommendations here, we tried Pear Bistro. What a great surprise; food was excellent (do not miss the fried pickles and the other tempting appetizers including oysters) along with an amazing hamburger (I know, not what you would think of ordering going to a nice place; but one person in the party should try it with the mountain of excellent fries offered)! The jambalaya was a disappointment, however, due to the small size. Very pricey for what you get on this dish. Highly recommend; in spring or fall it would be very pleasant to sit out on the "riverwalk" and enjoy the food also."
    Dined on 12/26/2013
  • "Recommend the french onion soup, cobb salad & seafood creole."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "I was a little bummed to learn they do not have a full bar. They do serve Beer, Wine and Champagne. The Shrimp and Grits was very good - nice presentation. The grits weren't entirely heavy, something you worry about when ordering them. I didn't feel FULL afterward - applaud you on that one. Our appetizer, the pear and brie quesadilla was actually very tasty. The Duck Cassoule was not as impressive though as the Shrimp and grits . . . a little too dry. What we did like was the Bottle discounts. Ordered a bottle of Mumm, and I think it was half off. I might try it again, as I'm a local and like giving places the benefit of the doubt for having "off" nights. I just wasn't as wowed as I wanted to be."
    Dined on 11/27/2013
  • "We picked this place for my fiances' birthday. I am glad we did. The food was excellent and the service was great!. The only little glitch is we came when it was slow and they were all doing side-work. They almost allowed one of our appetizers to die in the pass window. We still got it in edible condition but would have loved to get it as hot as we did our main course. The staff right on top of things, all very friendly. We had the gumbo with shrimp and the rib plate for our main courses. It was almost too much food to eat in one sitting. It was all very tasty. Our sides were the tater tots, We got them pretty warm, but they were tasty any how. The bree and pear quesadilla was a hit with both my fiance and myself."
    Dined on 1/7/2014
  • "If you're looking for a casual lunch/or dinner, this is a pretty good spot to go to in downtown Napa. Dining outside has a nice view. The food was just ok for us and needed salt for more flavor. Not sure that I would have dinner here again, but perhaps I would try lunch another time."
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "French onion soup was fantastic. We came here for my birthday and everything we ate was so good."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "My boyfriend and I had dinner here on NYE and their 4 course menu was well worth the price- definitely got our money's worth and then some. The French Onion soup was tasty and not too difficult to eat as the layer of cheese wasn't too thick. Had the pork belly for my second course and it melted in my mouth. Third course was prime rib and it was HUGE. It was a pretty lean cut, too. MMMM! Dessert was a lemon tart which was perfect- not too sweet. Whenever I am in the area again, I will have to make another stop here. Service was top notch as well as the food."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "My wife and I were very disappointed in the New Years Eve "pre Fixe" dinner. First, it took awhile to get a waiter over to our table. We ordered all our courses and they kept coming the minute we put our fork down from the current course...it was like they wanted to hurry everyone and get them out. First course was ok, a salad...second was way over done (pork belly) and dry. Third course, Duck was cooked the right way but no seasoning; kind of bland but ok. The last course, Desert, was very good. The Hostess was very good and friendly. Won't go back as food was just ok and it seemed they just wanted to hurry everyone out. Keith Benfield, Napa California resident and Business Owner"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We had a wonderful 4 course meal on New Year's Eve. Everything was fabulous! My husband's French Onion Soup was great. I had petrale sole for dinner and he had duck. Both dishes were wonderul and perfectly cooked. Every time we dine at Peat we like it more than the time before!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
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