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Perfectly Grilled Steak  - Norman Rose Tavern, Napa, CA

Norman Rose Tavern

4.6 (79)
$31 to $50
American
1401 1St St, Napa, CA 94559

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Norman Rose Tavern

4.6
$31 to $50
American
Napa

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
A neighborhood favorite in Downtown Napa featuring seasonal American cuisine, premium steaks, craft cocktails, local beer, and a thoughtfully curated wine list. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, and casual dinners.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–20:30 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 11:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For over 10 years, Norman Rose Tavern has been a cornerstone of Downtown Napa life. Housed in a charming, repurposed bank building at 1401 1st Street, we serve hearty American comfort food. We have many flexible options for private and semi private dining to choose from.
  • Delivery & takeout

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    Why is no one talking about this spot in Napa!!🍷 Their HH menu is perfect after wine tasting and they offer a solid NY steak (tastes as good as steakhouses)!!🥩 Happy hour is M-F 3pm-6pm. Order their fried pickles and dirty martinis🥒🍸🫒Their crispy Thai meatballs also sounds so good! Will need to try that next time😜 Must gets: 🥩NY Steak ($50)- was cooked to perfection, so juicy and flavorful 🌱Brussel Sprouts ($13)- cooked with bacon, red onions, and dijon mustard🤤 Plus they have outdoor seating which is perfect for the sunny days!! 📍Norman Rose Tavern (1401 1st St, Napa, CA 94559) @normanrosetavern • • • • • #napa #napafood #naparestaurants #napavalley #downtownnapa

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(79)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Norman Rose Tavern in downtown Napa offers a "wonderful pub" atmosphere with a charming patio. Guests praise the "great food," such as the short ribs, fish and chips, and veggie burger. The service is consistently "fabulous," with standout servers like Ariana and Berto. However, some find the prices high for the portion sizes.
79 Reviews
  1. JoAnna Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We haven’t eaten here in a while & now I recall why. The service was good, and the food was mostly tasty. My lamb burger was a little overdone, but still yummy. My husband’s schnitzel had good flavor, but was dry. The mashed potatoes tasted like instant. The biggest disappointment was value. For a $24 lamb burger, that was it. No side of fries or greens. Oh, sorry, there was a pickle?! It’ll be a while before we’re back again.

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  2. Marilyn Gold

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We live in Napa and usually go to Norman Rose before a concert at the Uptown theater as it a casual dining experience and walking distance to the show. Yesterday, October 11th, I ordered the Wienerschnitzel dinner from the menu. The dish is a pounded piece of pork, deep fried. I have to say it was the driest and toughest piece of meat I have ever had with very little seasoning. The sides included a warm potato salad with little flavor and watercress with absolutely NO dressing on it. This is by far the most unappetizing dish I have experienced at Norman Rose. I did tell the waiter how unappetizing it was, but being we had to leave to get to the concert, I couldn't order anything else. I was very disappointed in a restaurant we usually enjoy.

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  3. Linda Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, good value, very good service. Thought the music was a little too loud but other than that, I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  4. Ben

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The short ribs and risotto with cabernet sauce were wonderful. Our table of six had the short ribs, fish taco's, meatloaf and weinerschnitzel - amazingly varied but all received high reviews at our table. The service was perfectly timed (not too much and not too little). A very nice evening for 6 in Napa.

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  5. anne

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 21 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fabulous. The food was meh. The schnitzel was dry and the handful of calamari was not worth the price.

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  6. Tony

    Phoenix / Arizona9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Thank you for accommodating us for Sunday football!!!

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  7. Christine Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area109 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful pub in downtown Napa. The patio is wonderful!

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  8. Rebecca Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Fish and chips (grilled not battered and fried) and a great house made veggie burger.

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  9. Jessica

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress and everyone absolutely wonderful!! Food was amazing. You should absolutely try it!!

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  10. Mechelle

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fried calamari was fresh, hot and crispy. The grilled salmon had delicious vegetables and potatoes. Excellent wine list

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–20:30 Fri 11:30–21:30 Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 11:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    For over 10 years, Norman Rose Tavern has been a cornerstone of Downtown Napa life. Housed in a charming, repurposed bank building at 1401 1st Street, we serve hearty American comfort food. We have many flexible options for private and semi private dining to choose from.
  • Delivery & takeout

FAQs

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate while still being perfectly fine for date nights and celebrations.

Some items arrive generously, guests note the Wedge salad is big enough to share and desserts (for example, the grasshopper pie) are served in hearty portions.

Yes, Norman Rose Tavern is described by the owner as "perfect for date nights, " and guests report memorable anniversary dinners and celebratory visits.

Norman Rose Tavern feels like a cozy downtown neighborhood tavern, relaxed and comfortable with a charming patio, approachable service, and music that ranges from low and nostalgic to busier nights.

Expect Norman Rose Tavern to get especially busy for local events and special dates, guests report it was hectic during the lighted art festival, on Saturday nights, and on Valentine's Day, while some Friday nights and late-evening visits before close can be noticeably quieter.

The Sautéed PEI Mussels are a standout, they appear on the menu and multiple guests praise the mussels as a reason to visit.

Yes, Norman Rose Tavern features craft cocktails, local beer and a thoughtfully curated wine list, and guests frequently praise cocktails like the strawberry cocktail and gin sour.

For a calmer, money-saving visit, go earlier in the evening, guests say eating early let them take advantage of happy-hour drinks and that early dinners can be less crowded.

Yes, Norman Rose Tavern's patio is a popular outdoor spot, with multiple guests praising the patio's charm and enjoying meals there.

Norman Rose Tavern welcomes private gatherings, private parties are offered, and guests report being seated in a private room for larger groups (for example, a party of ten).

Yes, the team has accommodated gluten-free needs: a guest specifically praised staff for being accommodating to a party member's celiac disease.

Yes, Norman Rose Tavern offers a happy hour that guests use to save on drinks; one reviewer even notes the happy-hour menu runs until 6 PM.

Norman Rose Tavern offers indoor dining with counter seating by the bar, a lively outdoor patio, and a private room that can be used for larger parties.

Yes, the patio welcomes diners with their dogs; several guests mention sitting on the dog-friendly patio and staff going out of their way to care for canine visitors.

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, guests report dining there with their dogs and enjoying a cozy patio experience.

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A photo of Norman Rose Tavern restaurant

Norman Rose Tavern

4.6
$31 to $50
American
Napa

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
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