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The Pear Southern Bistro - Permanently Closed

4.1
4.1
778 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
Permanently Closed - A classic American restaurant combining flavors of New Orleans and the deep South with ingredients from Napa Valley.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily 11:30am-4:00pm Dinner: Su-Th 4:00pm-9:00pm; F-Sa 4:00pm-10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 256-3900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rodney Worth
  • Neighborhood
    Napa
  • Cross street
    3rd Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 778 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

740 Reviews
  1. Napadiner

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We will miss The Pear.

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  2. Tikisanford

    New Orleans

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Sorry to see Pear leave. We had the tater tots, the smoked gouda fondue, pear quesadilla, brussels sprouts, chicken and waffles, and the hangar steak. All of the items were delicious. We have been to Pear before and this was probably our last time as they are closing. Go now before they close!!

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  3. AAFoodie

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The Tater Tots are a MUST....Meatloaf was a huge portion and was a nice take on a classic comfort food. Overall the restaurant was good. Decent prices, nice riffs on comfort foods. I would go again.

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  4. Winecountryadviser

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Can't believe that it took us 3 years to try The Pear. It's a weird location tucked in behind the River Front building and the layout of the restaurant is even stranger. But... the food was great and the price was reasonable. We each tried something different as I was reviewing the restaurant for my Napa Valley travel services. I had the Chicken and Dumplings, my wife the Chicken and Waffle, and my daughter the French Dip. It was a toss up between the two chicken dishes. Au jus for FD was a bit greasy and our least favorite dish. Ended the meal with some kind of hot cookie and ice cream desert split 3 ways and it was a perfect ending. Now the bad news... As we were paying the bill, we were informed that as of 1/31/17 the restaurant was closing. Nobody was sure why, but if I were to guess, the location and especially the layout of the interior (lack of table space) would be the reason.

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  5. TessieO

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went for my birthday - we had a great time! The servers were all very nice and accommodating. This is the 3rd time we ate there.

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  6. Raebuzzard

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful, creative and soulful place! Just very sad it will be closing 1/31/17😫😣😔. The Napa quake is still taking victims 2 years later 😖😭.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toledo

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2017

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The space was great and our service was really good. However, the food was just decent.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Had the BEST short ribs ever. Plan on going back during the week and I will have them again, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN......

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    I love the style of the resturant. The instruments on the wall bring everything together and let you know what your in for. We had the FRENCH ONION SOUP & shared the CHICKEN AND WAFFLES. Both plates were AMAZING! The c&w is a pretty good size. It comes with 1 big waffle and 1 chicken breast. If you have a bigger appetite you should order your own but for us it was good to share. The French onion soup was so flavorful and soo warm!! Great to eat on that cold rainy day.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience. Unbeknownst to us, Tuesday was "Fat Tuesday" night and we got half price on the jambalaya and draft beers. Everything was delicious and the service was friendly but not overbearing.

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  11. DSTX

    Dallas

    140 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    We came here for lunch on a cold weekend day and it was freezing inside. My husband enjoyed a poboy sandwich and I ordered a pan seared salmon, which was cooked to perfection. Service could have been more attentive. Overall, good enough experience to come back.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as well as service. Only issue I had was everytime the door open the cold air blew inside. I wI'll request different seating next time.

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  13. JennieL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2016

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    Had reservations but we were still seated by the bar. Service was outstanding. Food was mediocre. Overall...disappointing.

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  14. Local1955

    San Francisco

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went to eat after wine train. All in party ordered the fondue. It could have had been cheesier. Service was great.

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  15. TheresaE

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an AMAZING dinner....we were a party of seven and every dinner was AWESOME!! The service was IMPECCABLE!! The total experience was GREAT!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN AND WE WILL BE TELLING ALL OUR FRIENDS!!

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  16. FoodieTricia

    Austin

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We came here for lunch and they have a very nice selection. We were visiting from TX so Southern food caught our attention. It did not disappoint. We each ordered the shrimp po'boys which were fantastic. A lot of shrimp on the po'boy. I also liked that it came with soup instead of fries. The soup was a tomato soup which was perfect for a chilly day of wine tasting. The plate was more than I could finish; very nice value for what you paid for. Recommend! Would like to come back and try the chicken and dumplings which were not on the lunch menu.

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  17. CraigeF

    San Francisco

    78 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great local take on southern cuisine. The meat loaf with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, topped with crispy onions is enough to choke a horse - huge portion! As is the chicken and waffles - it feeds two! Very generous corkage price of $10 as well. There is something on the menu for everyone!

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  18. miguel

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Reliable food with large entrees. Not at the level it once was.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, friendly staff. I live in Sonoma but will come here again.

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  20. MikeL

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Party of 4 after a concert. It was a Sunday evening and almost empty. Service was pleasant and professional. Food met our expectations. Meal with drinks was a bit pricey--but not overly so. I would return on a warm summer day and sit out side.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and delicious food!! They made my birthday dinner so special and we will be returning soon. We can't wait to tell our friends about our experience. A+ all around.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place. Would recommend to my friend's. The seating was pretty close to one another but the noise leave was ok for conversation.

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  23. Locallou

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great place to have a nice meal. Quite and friendly. Food is very good and the $$ is within reason. I would recommend this place.

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  24. Pauly

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around great experience. First time to Napa. Food was divine. I ate the gumbo and my partner had the chicken pot pie. Amazing customer service. Smooth running enjoyable restaurant.

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  25. kmhhuck

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous gem of a restaurant. Great take on classic homey dishes

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very surprised to find great southern comfort food in the heart of wine country!

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  27. jden

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A second visit for lunch, this time in November and too cold to sit outside. Still a good atmosphere and both food and service as good as we remembered from our summer visit.

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  28. TracyeR

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful waitress and food. Great local spot !

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited Napa from Virginia and ate at The Pear on a Sunday afternoon. The experience was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp and grits -- the bacon-wrapped prawns were stunningly delectable -- and the tater tots. My wife ordered the crab artichoke dip as an entree and couldn't finish it; good portion and very tasty. We finished with the pear tart which, even as full as we were, didn't last long. Overall, an excellent meal and experience. (Oh, and we fully took advantage of the bottomless mimosas!)

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  30. Fitz

    Los Angeles

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Comfort food elevated. Chicken w dumplings, chicken and waffles, tater tots, fried pickle, and Jambalaya were all fantastic. Large portions, reasonably priced. We'll be back. They were not thinking at all when they designed interior. Concrete floor and tile walls with open kitchen creates a sometimes unbearable noise level. Otherwise a great experience.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2016

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    very very very very good, would recommend to others.

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  32. LisaR

    London

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2016

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The Fried Pickles!!!! We were a little surprised it was quiet at 7:30 on a Friday night. Loved the atmosphere and as usual Rodney Worth serves up an excellent dining experience.

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  33. CharleneS

    San Francisco

    189 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    189 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was not fancy, but well flavored. Cobb salad had plenty of goodies on it. Could have used a little more dressing. Gumbo was delicious. Good smoky taste from the sausage. Wine list not overly pricey. Old time server excellent.

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  34. OliviaO

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pear has never let us down. It is reliably great, priced just right and wonderful service.

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  35. DMitchell

    Jacksonville

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The restaurant was nicely decoated and clean. There was a wait to have a table outside. The restaurant faces the Napa River so the ambiance is very romantic. The food was excellent. We had just arrived in Napa and were not extremely hunger. They were very accommodating on letting us share everything. We enjoyed the Louisiana BBQ prawns, Bishop Ranch salad and their specail for the day Prime Rib. The menu has something for everyone. I would recommend this restaurant. You will not go wrong.

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  36. KenG

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were five and everyone was happy about the food, except me. I thought the Fish in the fish and chips was over battered, and the fish was mushy (old).

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  37. Dragondiner1

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love The Pear! Took a friend on Tuesday ...Gumbo night! Their Gumbo Ya Ya is worthy of any restaurant in NOLA. Also, you must try the pear tart. It is the perfect ending for an amazing meal!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful lunch and great service.

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  39. Victo

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service for our Birthday celebration was excellent and the food superb. Not much in the way of privacy but that was okay in this case. It was really quiet when we first arrived and got very active and noisy for a bit but then quiet again. Our server, Brandon, was very attentive and never missed a beat with our service. The ribs and collards were excellent and the bread pudding is a must. Save room because the portions are big!

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  40. papajohn

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Authentic southern food...ribs great, chicken & waffle good...too much seasoning on fried chicken

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FAQs

The Pear Southern Bistro - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 256-3900.

The Pear Southern Bistro - Permanently Closed is rated 4.1 stars by 778 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Pear Southern Bistro - Permanently Closed

720 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Napa
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily 11:30am-4:00pm Dinner: Su-Th 4:00pm-9:00pm; F-Sa 4:00pm-10:00pm
  • Cuisines
    Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rodney Worth
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 256-3900
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