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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   Friend visiting from Michigan

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   SantosB

   San Francisco

   1 review

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   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   In a big city, this would be a "neighborhood gem." Small with local influence, great ingredients and featuring wines from not far away. Nice folks too. Have been going there for years now; always nice to drop back in. low key quality.

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   StevieB

   San Francisco

   42 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   42 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   My husband and I come here for breakfast every Sunday & we love it. The week prior we even went to the Calistoga Pioneer Cemetery & found the grave site for Lovina. She had been in the Donner party as a child & survived.

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   shelleyandfood

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent service. Quality food. Amazing ambience.

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   Happy1

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   During a heat wave (103*) there was a power outage in Calistoga. Lovina was one of few places which wisely had a generator! Thank you air conditioning! Great service. Interesting menu. Prices fitting the location. Cute restaurant.

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   AimeeG

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Great experience-well versed server, lovely setting & creative menu, polenta fries are not to be missed

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   PaigeATL

   Atlanta

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved it!! Beautiful setting! Delicious food. Great service!

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   georgel

   Atlanta

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 20, 2022

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   Food was good but over priced. Seated outside and swarmed by flies.

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   MegM

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 19, 2022

   overall4food4service3ambience5

   We sat outside, nice location and ambience. Small menu, not a lot of healthy choices but food was good. Server was attentive in beginning but then forgot about us.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

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    This was a great place for brunch. The Veggie Benedict was full of mushrooms and the flavors melded together perfectly.

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    marconee

    New York Area

    20 reviews

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    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best restaurant in Calistoga!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were both amazing. Very cute spot!!

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    DianeK

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for brunch on Saturday and it was great! The food was delicious (I had the duckie benedict, which I highly recommend). I also got a refreshing cocktail (don't remember what the name of it was anymore). The patio was really nice, minus the occasional loud motorcyclist (which isn't their fault).

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    Drewski

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

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    This place doesn’t have a large menu but OMG !!! The food they do have is amazing. Went here for anniversary dinner and was blown away by the strawberry salad and pasta. The bread as an appetizer is a must. Piece of heaven. Don’t come to Calistoga without stopping here for dinner. Great staff as well!

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

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    The salad was super salty, specially the pickled onions. The vegan pasta was salty, portion was small for the price & the risotto was bland w 3 scallops at $42. My husband only ate the scallops cooked rice risotto had no flavor. Not worth the money. I was shocked they charged us $40 to open a magnum wine when they use the same wine glasses. The host was very nice though. That was the only positive.

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    JackC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

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    The service at Lovina was outstanding. They have plenty of vegetarian options and a wonderful wine list. The patio was the perfect place to sit and have dinner. I can’t wait to go back!

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

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    Our dinner was absolutely delicious and our server was amazing. She was gracious, friendly and guided us through the menu. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Calistoga.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service and superb food. Large Outdoor patio with great ambience. Lovely experience!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food excellent service and nice setting.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

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    Our 40th anniversary, looking for vegan and/or vegetarian options. The food was good but a bit too pricey for the value. I also believe we were overcharged by $18 but didn’t realize until we were back at our motel.

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    Carrie

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

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    Fantastic service and excellent food. The owner was a waiter and was incredibly kind and friendly. The food was fantastic and very fresh.

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    KathyM

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    We had dinner here in a Saturday evening and our server was great! Food was 50-50. Drunken Mac and cheese was delicious. Roasted chicken was ok but the risotto was cold. Steak was good but very small portion. Gluten free lasagna was returned and we do not recommend that dish.

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    DebS

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

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    Lovely outdoor space! We all had the scallops, service was great. We had to call saying we were going to be late and they were very accommodating.

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    andreawn

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was sooo good and the manager was super friendly. The outside patio is DARLING... unfortunately for me, I made our rez for inside. Totally fine but cannot compare with the patio charm. VERY ALLERGY FRIENDLY... gluten-free and vegan options-- scallop risotto, gluten-free mushroom lasagna and vegan cheesecake were fantastic!!! Thank you, Lovina! We will highly recommend!

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    Foodandwine

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

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    Cod with oysters and shrimp was delicious. I advise a reservation and to eat in the garden.

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    AMANDAH

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

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    The food was good, but the Sunday Brunch menu didn't offer too many selections. The mixed greens served was literally just that and it was the only side dish offered. The jalepano bloody mary was also good but served in the smallest glass I have ever seen one served in and not near as spicy as the name would suggest. It is a lovely restaurant and the service was great but it wouldn't be my first choice, at least not for Brunch.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

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    Absolutely amazing place. Great food, great service, lots of lactose-intolerant and veg friendly options. Very creative and inclusive menu. Was a special dinner with my daughter could not have been better.

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    ShannonD

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I have never had a bad meal here. The staff is amazing, great wine list, incredible food. Try the beet tartar they just added for the summer, absolutely delicious! I eat here all the time, the chicken is one of my favorite meals. Go, you won’t be disappointed. Yum!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

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    We sat upstairs outdoor area . We were at tree level and it was so beautiful! Lovely decor.

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    marpin

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

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    Wonderful. Amazing food.

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    StaceyF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2022

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    Best place to eat in Calistoga. Perfect patio to celebrate a birthday.

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    JeanetteL

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were able to try Lovina tonight and it was great. The environment is welcoming and casual, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The menu is not large, but offers something for everyone, even those with diet restrictions. The food is amazing. The Roasted Beet Tartar is as beautiful as it is delicious (good even for someone who doesn’t like beets) it is fresh, flavorful and unlike the run of the mill restaurant offering. Totally vegan and absolutely yummy, the mustard seed caviar is a delight to eat. We also enjoyed the Homemade Ricotta with fantastic maple flavor from candy cap root beer mushroom honey, it tasted more like a dessert, but, why not? We then moved on to the Dayboat sea scallop risotto and Lovina’s Cioppino. The fresh Meyer lemon and creamy risotto along with the perfectly cooked scallops, and slightly bitter frisée were well complimented by the bright flavor of the lemon chive vinaigrette and of course crispy prosciutto. The Cioppino was full of perfectly prepared seafood in a savory tomato fennel broth that was wonderful to enjoy all on its own! The story of the restaurant, owner and staff, and the history of the name and the building also lend character and fun to the experience. So glad we were able to visit and will certainly be back!

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    SudhaP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

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    it was a lovely setting outdoors with attentive and good service. However, the food was lukewarm and the potatoes not quite done. They were nice to get another helping of potatoes, but it was late enough that the rest of the food was getting colder. better luck next time.

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    PaulB

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Why isn’t this restaurant Michelin rated? It certainly should be. Everything was delicious!!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Second visit-a bit less relaxing them the first-tables crowded together and a loud drunken party across the patio. Service still chill and attentive. Beet tartar was amazing & inventive. Wine flights were fun though hit and miss. Ribeye was good. Too full for dessert.

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    KarenL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2022

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    Lovina is my favorite restaurant in Calistoga. As always our meals and service were excellent!

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    Sarin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2022

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    We’re in town for our honeymoon & opted not to book anything in advance so we could have a more relaxed go with the flow time here. Found Lovina while browsing options same day, and their menu has a large amount of gluten free options, which is awesome as someone with an allergy. They also cater well toward vegans, but don’t worry there are meaty foods too. Overall, the menu itself is very diverse while also being wholly inclusive. They do not currently have a full liquor license, so ‘cocktails’ are made with wine. The outdoor patios are lovely, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. My spouse and I talked about returning here on a future anniversary.

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    PamA

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

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    Love the new remodel outside! Great brunch!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

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    We went for our 24th Wedding Anniversary, hard to find a good restaurant that caters regular carnivores and vegans. Had the Impossible Sausage Lasagna and it was excellent, first vegan entree that had a hearty flavor. My spouse had the Ceviche and the Strawberry Salad both were great. Will come back again!!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary with my wife. Staying in the Calistoga area for the 1st time. Everything about Lovina’s was excellent. The table was outside. Very romantic and intimate. Our waiter Gabriel was awesome. Very Attentive just at the right times. The food was superb. We will definitely be back.

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