Bistro Jeanty
Yountville
Restaurant in Yountville, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Bistro Jeanty is worth booking when the priority is a relaxed Yountville meal that does not require rare-reservation planning. It is a practical pick for travelers moving between Napa Valley tastings, hotels, dinner on Washington Street; cross-shop RO Restaurant & Lounge for a more occasion-led night or La Calenda for Mexican food.
About Bistro Jeanty
Use this page as a practical planning note for Bistro Jeanty in Yountville. The verified details are limited, so the safest way to frame the restaurant is by schedule and dress code rather than by unverified claims about cuisine, menu, awards, price, seating, or service style.
Bistro Jeanty is open 5–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11:30 AM–9 PM Friday through Sunday. The listed dress code is smart casual. For anything more specific, including current availability or seating preferences, confirm directly with the restaurant before making plans.
Choose it when the hours fit your Yountville plans
The clearest verified use case is simple: Bistro Jeanty can fit a Yountville dining plan when its hours match your itinerary and smart casual attire works for your group. It may be useful for visitors arranging a meal in town, but specific claims about reservation ease, menu format, awards, or service style are not verified here.
This is not a page to support a claim about a documented award trail, a chef-driven format, a particular cuisine, a signature dish, or a price point. The recommendation rests only on the facts available: Bistro Jeanty is in Yountville, has the hours listed above, notes a smart casual dress code.
Where it sits among comparison choices
When comparing options, consider Bistro Jeanty alongside Clementine, La Calenda, Lucy Restaurant & Bar, RO Restaurant & Lounge based on the details that matter to your specific plan: timing, availability, setting, the kind of meal your group wants. Do not rely on this page for unverified distinctions such as cuisine, awards, menu structure, or price.
The bigger decision is whether Bistro Jeanty's schedule fits your day in Yountville. It is open in the evening every day, with earlier opening times Friday through Sunday. For broader planning, use the full Yountville restaurants guide, then pair dinner with Yountville hotels, bars, wineries, or experiences.
Quick reference: choose Bistro Jeanty if its Yountville location, posted hours, smart casual dress code fit your plans; compare Clementine, La Calenda, Lucy Restaurant & Bar, RO Restaurant & Lounge if you need another option to evaluate.
Planning details
- Location
- 6510 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bistrojeanty.com
- Phone
- +1 707 944 0103
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bistro Jeanty reads like a faithful transplant of Parisian bistro culture into California wine country. It leans into the modesty of the form — seasonal menus, unfussy technique and the kind of comfort that favors flavour over theatricality — while existing within Yountville’s intensely scrutinized dining landscape. The room feels like a neighbourhood institution rather than a stage, and that steadiness is part of its appeal: familiar, warmly finished and quietly confident. Long tenure on Washington Street gives it an anchoring, almost memory-like quality in a town where concepts refresh frequently.
Best For
This is a venue that suits occasion-driven dining without feeling showy. Its combination of classic French bistro cooking and wine-country context makes it well suited to date nights, special occasions and business dinners where guests expect reliable technique and thoughtful ingredients. At the same time the bistro roots in the Parisian working lunch mean it can handle midday meals with equal ease: think seasonal, composed plates that read as both comforting and considered. The overall tone is upscale but approachable, geared toward diners who favor substance over spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the menu’s French staples and the kitchen’s seasonal focus: signature items like Crème de Tomate en Croûte, Cassoulet and Coq au Vin represent the house’s strengths and are reliable choices. The description emphasizes a short, conversation-friendly wine list; ask your server about wine pairings drawn from the valley’s producers to complement the rustic classic preparations. Because the menu changes by season and by what arrives that morning, expect variations and embrace the daily choices — they’re central to the bistro’s identity.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm yellow walls with French posters create a charming, casual elegance reminiscent of a Parisian cafe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Crème de Tomate en Croûte
- Cassoulet
- Coq au Vin
Planning details
Location
6510 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Calenda, Mexican, Mexican
- La Calenda, Notable alternative
- RO Restaurant & Lounge, Caviar Champagne, Caviar Champagne
- Clementine, Notable alternative
- Lucy Restaurant & Bar, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Bistro Jeanty compares in Yountville
Bistro Jeanty is the practical middle lane: easier to fit into a Yountville itinerary than a more occasion-coded room, but more meal-focused than a quick stop. Choose it when the group wants a settled dinner without making the reservation the point of the day.
RO Restaurant & Lounge is the better pick for a splurge-leaning night, especially if caviar and Champagne are the mood. La Calenda is the stronger alternative when Mexican food is the brief, it gives groups a clearer cuisine lane. Clementine and Lucy Restaurant & Bar are useful cross-shops when availability, room feel, or hotel proximity matters more than a specific format.
For value for money, Bistro Jeanty works when reliability and ease are part of the value calculation. For ambiance-led dining, RO Restaurant & Lounge has the sharper identity; for a more casual group decision, La Calenda is easier to explain to everyone at the table.
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Compare Bistro Jeanty
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro Jeanty | Yountville | ; | No published awards |
| La Calenda | Napa | Mexican | No published awards |
| La Calenda | Yountville | ; | No published awards |
| RO Restaurant & Lounge | Yountville | Caviar Champagne | No published awards |
| Clementine | Yountville | ; | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2862023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Lucy Restaurant & Bar | Yountville | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Bistro Jeanty?
Bistro Jeanty is in Yountville, the verified dress code is smart casual. The key practical detail is the schedule: 5–9 PM Monday through Thursday and 11:30 AM–9 PM Friday through Sunday.
What are alternatives to Bistro Jeanty?
Comparison options to consider include Clementine, La Calenda, Lucy Restaurant & Bar, RO Restaurant & Lounge. Compare them based on your preferred timing, availability, setting, confirm current details directly before booking.
Is Bistro Jeanty good for a special occasion?
That depends on the kind of occasion you want. The verified information here supports only the basics: Bistro Jeanty is in Yountville, follows a smart casual dress code, has posted evening hours daily, with earlier opening times Friday through Sunday.
Which time is better at Bistro Jeanty?
The verified schedule shows 5–9 PM Monday through Thursday and 11:30 AM–9 PM Friday through Sunday. Choose the time that best fits your itinerary, confirm directly if you need a specific current detail.
