St. Helena · Napa Valley

The Charter Oak in St. Helena

Christopher Kostow's hearth-centered St. Helena restaurant, cooking flame-touched dishes to share with produce from its own farm.

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About the Restaurant

The Charter Oak is chef Christopher Kostow's restaurant in a restored building in St. Helena, with soaring ceilings and a large hearth at the center of the room. Much of the produce comes from the restaurant's own farm.

The Michelin Guide, which lists it as recommended, describes flame-touched dishes best shared with a group and names fresh vegetables with a fermented soy dip, chicken with preserved lemon, a cheeseburger and an aged beef tartare with ember mayo and milk bread.

Getting There With a Chauffeur

The Charter Oak's shared plates suit groups at the end of a St. Helena tasting day. It sits just off Main Street at the south end of town, an easy drop-off from Highway 29.

Typical drive times to The Charter Oak (without traffic):

  • A few minutes from St. Helena
  • From Calistoga: about 11 minutes (9 miles)
  • From Yountville: about 12 minutes (9 miles)
  • From downtown Napa: about 23 minutes (18 miles)
  • From downtown Santa Rosa: about 40 minutes (25 miles)

Your chauffeur drops you at the door, waits while you dine, and drives everyone home. Gratuity is always included in our prices. Call or text 833-915-2436, or reserve online.

At a Glance

Location

1050 Charter Oak Ave, St. Helena, CA 94574

Cuisine

Hearth-cooked Californian

Michelin Guide

Recommended (Michelin Guide recommended)

Hours

Daily from late morning (Michelin lists Monday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to 8:30 p.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.); check current hours

Reservations

Book on Resy or call 707-302-6996.

Price

$$$

Good to Know

Private dining options from small gatherings to full buyouts. Terrace seating and wheelchair access (Michelin).

Website

Restaurant website ↗

Wineries Nearby

Make a day of it: these St. Helena wineries pair well with a meal at The Charter Oak. Your chauffeur books the tastings and times the day so you arrive for your reservation.

  • Long Meadow Ranch Winery: Organically farmed estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc
  • Brasswood: Estate wines made by Angelina Mondavi, caves, and a restaurant and bakery on site
  • Corison Winery: Age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, including Kronos Vineyard
  • Heitz Cellar: Single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, including Martha's Vineyard
  • Charles Krug Winery: Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Vineyard 7 & 8: Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, plus the Block Six red

More places to eat: our Napa and Sonoma restaurant guide.

Questions

How do I book The Charter Oak?

Reserve on Resy or call 707-302-6996.

Is The Charter Oak open for lunch?

Yes. The Michelin Guide lists service from 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends.

Can a chauffeur take us to The Charter Oak?

Yes. It is just off Main Street in St. Helena, and we drop off and wait or return at your chosen time.

Dinner Is Better When Nobody Has to Drive

Your chauffeur picks you up, waits while you dine and brings everyone home, gratuity included. Or start with a private wine tour and finish at the table. Reserve online in minutes, or call or text 833-915-2436.

Reserve Now

Hours, menus, prices and Michelin listings change; please confirm with the restaurant. More places to eat: see our full Napa and Sonoma restaurant guide.

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