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JoLe

1457 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515
707-942-5938
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Ranked #2 of 24 restaurants in Calistoga
Price range: S$39 - S$63
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Washington St
Description: JoLe is a Contemporary American Restaurant owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Matt and Sonjia Spector, chef and pastry chef, respectively. JoLe is the couple's second restaurant venture. Their first was the wildly successful, Matyson Restaurant in Philadelphia. The menu changes daily and is designed for flexibility: guests can pop in for a few a la carte dishes, or settle in for a multi course tasting menu that they design themselves. This lends itself well to the casual wine country pace. Matt uses organic, locally farmed ingredients as much as possible. Sonjia's desserts are updated versions of things her mom and grandmother made. Everything on the eclectic wine list is offered by the glass, half bottle, or bottle. The beer list is also fun, consisting of a wide variety of microbrews. JoLe also offers a full bar, specializing in small batch liquors. Even without reservations, bar and chef's counter seats are available on a first come, first serve basis
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Toronto, Canada
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48 reviews 48 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I had dinner here last week. The food was splendid as were my wine pairings. We had a glass or two of wine ahead of time so we thought we would try the tasting menu with wine pairings. The food was well prepared and well presented. The wait and bar staff were very good and the service... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

One of the more popular Calistoga restaurants , the place is packed almost every night. The food is very fresh and presented well. The portions are just the right size. The unique combinations of ingredients is what sets this place a part from other places. My husband ordered the Sardine salad. I have never tasted sardines that fresh. The wines... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Our tour guide from Schramsberg recommended the place. We decided on the tasting menu, we were not disappointed. The service was fantastic. The food is fresh and delicious. Many around us ate there on multiple days of their stays!

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See 2 more reviews by Evan R for Calistoga
New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We were staying in the Mount View Hotel and looked up some of the reviews for JoLe- they were all great so we decided to give it a shot! The food was all fantastic! We opted for the four course tasting menu which for us consisted of the crab stuffed squash blossoms, seared scallops, grilled octopus, braised short rib, a... More

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See 4 more reviews by Denise D for Calistoga
Anchorage, Alaska
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This place is small, in an old building that is also a hotel on the main drag in Calistoga, but, it was a wonderful meal. This was last dinner of our trip and it was really wonderful. We ate at all the famous spots and this stacked up refreshingly. Wine pairings were off the beaten path but well done. We... More

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San Francisco, California
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75 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

It was only a two-block walk from the Cottage Grove Inn where we stayed to the lively restaurant JoLe on Lincoln Ave. The corner bar height table seats four and is a perfect perch for people peeking. The menu is interesting and all the plates are medium size, great for sampling and sharing. We ordered squash blossoms stuffed with crab,... More

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Mountain View, CA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This amazing place has an interesting menu concept, share-able single course meals (can order individually or as a four + course meal, with or without wine pairings). Menu changes frequently. We enjoyed a delicious rabbit dish done two ways and loved the coconut cream pie. Can't wait to try it again.

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USA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

An article we read in Wine Enthusiast led us to this restaurant, but we were disappointed in the food. Portions were very small on all but one of our selections. Nothing was particularly outstanding. The service was good, but we cannot believe anyone thought this was the best restaurant in Napa!

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Jupiter, Florida
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55 reviews 55 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Meal was average with strong flavored sauces on meat selections. Had a friendly waiter that entered our entrees as share so lady was serviced first and mine came after she was finished. Waiter and manager apologized and deducted my entree from tab. Overall image was simple rustic with hard wood chairs and wood table without table cloth but cloth napkins.

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See 6 more reviews by TravelingKeats for Calistoga
Reuver, The Netherlands
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51 reviews 51 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We ordered the 4 course tasting menu with the winepairing. We even didn't choose the dishes but let this to our waiter and the chef. Afterwards there is only one regret: Why didn't we choose for the 5 or 6 course menu!! Everything tasted exellentfrom our starters up to the desserts. Only 1 small point of critic. Wenn serving such... More

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