The Pear Southern Bistro - Permanently Closed

4.1

778 Reviews

$30 and under

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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

Location
720 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559
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

Tater Tots$7.00
Potato, jalapeno & cheddar cheese croquettes
Quesadilla$9.00
Fresh pears & brie in a flour tortilla with spicy pear chutney
Fried Pickles$9.00
Napa Smith IPA beer-battered pickles & creole mustard aioli
Crab Dip$12.00
Florida blue crab, artichoke, spinach, aioli & Parmesan
Fondue$14.00
Smoked gouda with fresh pears, grapes & crusty bread
Louisiana BBQ Prawns$14.00
Wild Gulf Prawns in a cast-iron skillet with Creole butter, chile flakes, garlic, lemon, & grilled Ciabatta
Mussels$13.00
Mussels, Chardonnay, shallots, butter, garlic & herbs

Soups & Salads

French Onion$9.00
Classic French onion soup with crouton & gruyere
House Salad$6.00
Romaine, carrots, tomatoes & croutons. Dressings - buttermilk ranch, Dijon vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, blue cheese dressing
Bishop Ranch$9.00
Organic baby greens, roasted pear, candied walnuts & Point Reyes Blue Cheese with balsamic vinaigrette
Cobb$14.00
Rotisserie chicken, applewood smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, tomatoes & romaine with buttermilk ranch
Black & Blue$15.00
Pan-seared filet tips, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, romaine, blue cheese dressing & crispy fried onions
Picnic Salad$17.00
Grilled salmon, hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, green beans, potato salad & baby greens with Dijon vinaigrette
Summer Salad$13.00
Warm Double Cream Brie, Fresh Berries & Grapes, Pistachios, Lettuce Blend, & Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with French fries, potato salad or baby greens with choice of dressing

Bistro Burger$13.00
Certified Angus burger, lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onions & pickles
Pulled Pork$13.00
BBQ pulled pork sandwich topped with cole slaw
Riverfront Club$13.00
Grilled Fulton Valley Farms chicken breast, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, BBQ sauce & crispy onions on an artisan bun
Po' Boy$14.00
Crispy Gulf rock shrimp, lettuce, tomato & cajun remoulade
French Dip$21.00
Slow-roasted prime rib on Model Bakery French baguette with au jus & creamy horseradish

Entrées

Fish & Chips$19.00
Abita beer-battered catfish, French fries & cole slaw
Chicken & Dumplings$19.00
Roasted chicken, carrots, celery, peas & onions in creamy chicken veloute with buttermilk dumplings
Rotisserie Chicken$20.00
Slow-roasted organic Rocky half chicken, sautéed green beans & fingerling potatoes
Gumbo Ya-ya$19.00
Chicken, andouille sausage, okra, garlic, bell peppers, onions, celery & tomatoes with jasmine rice
Chicken & Waffle$18.00
Buttermilk fried boneless skinless breast on a bacon-spiked Belgian waffle with pear-bourbon maple syrup
Salmon$27.00
Pan-seared Scottish Salmon, Fingerling Potatoes, Corn & Arugula Salad
Bourbon Ribs$21.00
Pear-bourbon glazed baby back ribs with crushed peanuts, cole slaw, & French fries
Shrimp & Grits$22.00
Wild Gulf shrimp wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon, creamy cheddar cheese grits & red-eye gravy
Steak Frites$31.00
12 oz Certified Angus Rib Eye, Cajun Fries, & Arugula

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

Noise • Moderate

740 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

The Pear Southern Bistro - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Tater Tots$7.00

Quesadilla$9.00

Fried Pickles$9.00

Crab Dip$12.00

Fondue$14.00

Louisiana BBQ Prawns$14.00

Mussels$13.00

Soups & Salads

French Onion$9.00

House Salad$6.00

Bishop Ranch$9.00

Cobb$14.00

Black & Blue$15.00

Picnic Salad$17.00

Summer Salad$13.00

Sandwiches

Bistro Burger$13.00

Pulled Pork$13.00

Riverfront Club$13.00

Po' Boy$14.00

French Dip$21.00

Entrées

Fish & Chips$19.00

Chicken & Dumplings$19.00

Rotisserie Chicken$20.00

Gumbo Ya-ya$19.00

Chicken & Waffle$18.00

Salmon$27.00

Bourbon Ribs$21.00

Shrimp & Grits$22.00

Steak Frites$31.00

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Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

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