What People Are Saying About AKA Bistro
The Editor
Alison Kramer
Citysearch
As a neighborhood spot in the heart of Napa Valley, the modest bar routinely hosts local winemakers and wine lovers alike. Inside, the lofty, industrial space is simply adorned with beige and blonde tones, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling wine wall and a curved bar. A moderately priced menu is a welcome departure from wine country's fine dining culture. Menu draws include the towering Rueben sandwich composed of in-house corned beef, sauerkraut and local bread. Seasonal pickled vegetables decorate the cured meat and cheese boards, while more meaty mains include prairie fresh pork chops with red…
04/26/09
Beautiful interior, high energy place...
by gobears81
The newest restaurant in St. Helena, AKA offers a positive experience and I recommend it. We ordered the special pasta in a broth and it was bursting with flavor and freshmness. The burger was large with steak fries. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and came out tender. The Reuben is a killer. And the pasta with meat sauce proved to be among the best in town. It took 55 minutes to receive our order and the server said that the pork takes 16-18 minutes to cook and that was the reason for our delay. The owner contradicted the server by stating that the Chef began cooking the pork immediately upon receipt of the order. In any event the server generously brought over two desserts and our kids were happy. The wine pours seemed skimpy and I wish it had a better corkage policy for locals. All in all a positive experience and I hope AKA makes it in this tough economy. I worry for the owners because they seemed like good people...
- Pros: Well intended ownership
- Cons: Slow delivery of food
12/14/08
Average at best
by Themysterydiners
Service was not good, staff had no knowledge of the food. Ambiance was nice and there is a warm feel about the restaurant. The cheese selection was horrible (feta on a cheese plate?) Staff cleans and polishes the steamware behind the bar for all to see.
Nice for a drink at the bar after the movies.
- Pros: Ambience
- Cons: Food and service
12/05/08
The Wine Spot
by dondata
I came in sat down at a table and first thing i got was a bottle. About 25 minutes later im enjoying my steak. Finished my glass and left satisfied. Thats what i call a restaurant experience.
- Pros: Great Wine Price
- Cons: Cold bread
The Details on AKA Bistro
The Extras:
Bartenders pour a 6 oz glass of wine, one ounce more than the industry standard.
Save Money:
Although the wine list is reasonably priced, the corkage fee is even more so: $8 per bottle is a rare find in Napa.
Where to Sit:
Dine at the bar (often the only option on weekends) for an intimacy and insight into the extensive wine selection.
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