I see the last review for this was in 2000 and the address is listed as 117 North St which I believe is now where Ravette can be found. Simmilar names bbut totally different ambiance. Ravenous is not around the corner from The Raven Theatre (and the Ravenette next door to the Raven) in a little bungalow that has a sort of modern French villa kind of feel. We managed to work our way into a couple of seats at the bar where the bartender was extremely knowledgeable and tailored our wine and drinks to our exact tastes and ccravings. He also advised me of a lamb dish off the menu that was pure bliss. The spouse had gorgonzola cheeseburger that met his 'ravenous' desires after a day of hitting wineries. I highly recommend Ravenous for excellent everything - if you can get in (unlike Ravenette, I believe they take rez's) you should go for it. Even lunch is packed, so consider calling ahead regardless. Enjoy in good health!

Good. Cheap. Burritos are huge. Salsa - red and green - are excellent. Mole sauce is nums. This is comparable to the 'soul food' that was common fare for my family in S. Texas. The atmosphere is legit - great folk art w/ local vignettes. Great jukebox. Eat like a king for under $10 and they serve Jamaica!

Good. Cheap. Burritos are huge. Salsa - red and green - are excellent. Mole sauce is nums. This is comparable to the 'soul food' that was common fare for my family in S. Texas. The atmosphere is legit - great folk art w/ local vignettes. Great jukebox. Eat like a king for under $10 and they serve Jamaica!

Good. Cheap. Burritos are huge. Salsa - red and green - are excellent. Mole sauce is nums. This is comparable to the 'soul food' that was common fare for my family in S. Texas. The atmosphere is legit - great folk art w/ local vignettes. Great jukebox. Eat like a king for under $10 and they serve Jamaica!

Technically this restaurant lists itself as Himalayan - with Tibetan and Indian cuisine. Go and have this food. I suggest getting there early (as locals start packing in promptly at 7:00) and ordering either the meat combo or veg combo (or both). The lamb is a bit greasy. Good spice to all of the dishes. Cauliflower is fantastic, greens are pretty standard and the chicken dish - which is not named as tikka masala (however is the same) - is great! They call it the Annapurna Kukhura. Beers are standard, wines available by the glass. Best part is the atmosphere; you don't have to do it, but de-shoe-ing and cross legged seating is playful. Generally 2 people on waitstaff at times when we have gone. One is informative, inviting and helpful. The other is as if one were to expose an impressionable Tibetan girl to MTV 24/7 for about 3 years; a bit pushy on the alcohol, a little surly and short on service. You'll know the two apart immediately - again - makes the experience fun. If you want to have some fun and enjoy the tactile, sensuous qualities of food, this is a fun and great place.

Flights of wine or bottles - you wont go wrong. If you're a teetotaller, order one of the local beverages (crafted by an ex-vintner) Sonoma Sparklers...there's an apple, pear, peach, raspberry, lemonade or blood orange - omg nummies! Don't go here without having an order of the fried green beans - yum!!! Their dinner salads are a cornucopia of goodies - if you like variety, go for it. The spousal unit had the coq au vin and loved it. I tried it and liked it too - I'm a very harsh judge of coq au vin having grown up on the traditional stuff since childhood. (BTW -Every night M-F they have a blue plate special - have not have had the fried chicken but have heard from at least 4 people that it is incredible.) Guests I have take there (these are international travelers by lifestyle/job) love the pasta and swear by it. Their deserts are killer! We had the donuts with zinfandel grape jelly, but all of them are excellent. Nice place, casual and comfortable. Waitstaff are often rookies but still informative.

If you can get a table (they report they do not take rez's), go ahead and pick out a bottle of wine so they can get it rolling. If you cant get in, ask how long until you can have a table and wait outside or come back if you have to. There's maybe only eight tables and the place, it sits next door to The Raven Theatre. Ravenette used to be Ravenous, which has now moved around the corner to an adorbale bungalow, so be sure not to mistake the names (even though it's all the same family). Food is a la carte - the french onion soup is absolutely orgasmic. I hear there is a truffle soup, but we seem to get there too late. The BBQ ribs (with creamed celery- oh nice!), tri-tip and scallops are great. You only need one of the veg order - it's enough for 2 or 3. Greens are a bit on the salty side. The waitress is also the designer or many of the dishes (family to Ravenette/Ravenous)...if it's available do the persimmon pudding! DO IT! There is a level of zen or umame that one gets from truly incredible food - this is one of those foods. Really - be pushy, squeeze in however you have to, but do it!

Looked the place up on the net - very impressed with the listing of beers and the fact that they have Irish breakfast running all day. Many other items looked like your not-so-average Irish pub-grub...gave the overall impression of authenticity. We get there and the bar is the typcial local-yokels (I understand, I've been the glaring local yokel before) who have no intention of budging to let you squeeze. The tables are present, but look like a 2nd thought. Today was st Pattys - I adore an authentic Irish Breakfast - bangers, eggs, blood pudding, etc. and was informed that there was nothing on the advertised menu available but the $10/plate corned beef, cabbage and potatoes. Ok - fair enough. Seemed like a rite of passage for St. Pats...however the corned beef turned out to be the FDA Posion Squad delight - yea! salt petre! C'mon, grandma Kate would have never subjected anyone to this much saltiness. The cabbage was partially cooked (yeh - crunchy is great in stir fry - but lay off in the Irish fare) and the potatoes were...well...boiled. Guess that's authentic, right? The beer selection was ok - not as expected based on the website. We found the local fav beer (Death & Taxes) to be stale. I guess a few celtic style tapestries from the van on the corner and a patronage of skinheads makes an Irish pub in NorCal...we cannot seem to find much else Eirie other than this place within the Healdsburg/wine country area. I do not recommend this place - the only reason that I give it 2 stars is that the bar experience appeared to be decent from afar and the beers have potential.

This place has been around awhile - very cool place. Family/60's hipster style joint. The pizza is great - had the margherita and a glass of burgundy and it was just damned well rounded. The spouse had the ravioli and spaghetti and swears by it. If I get back and have the gnocci (my weakness) I'll update. I definitely recommend it - hearty, comfort food.

I give these guys 4 because the tap beer selection is robust and a decent selection of esoteric spirits. The food is nothing to sneer at as it is by no means your standard pub-grub. Good, hearty pick food that holds up nicely with embibing. The patrons are friendly, however the barstaff can be a bit aloof if you're not a regular.

Cheap grub that will stick to your bones. They rely heavily on the cheese in their dishes. Good flavor. In & out is easy, staff is efficient & friendly. It is a definite taqueria atmosphere - so of course it's not going to meet many Calistoga tourist stereo-type expectations. Quaint - reminded me of many taqueria's in S. Texas/border. Nice break from the spa/vineyard tour routine.

A source of contention between myself and my husband is the beer at Free State. I love Ad Astra, however I found all of Free State's other beers to be so-so and not deserving of the hype. What I did not think was so-so was the food! WOW! There is something on the menu or on special for just about any hankering! If only the brewmaster were as talented as the chef. If you can brave the crowds (this place is never NOT packed) and even a 10-15 minute wait, it is worth it.

The rating is for the beer and not the food. There is always 8-13 hand-crafted beers on tap at Blind Tiger, so there is something for everyone. Generally there are at least a couple of wheats from filtered to unfiltered and even a raspberry. The Java porter is truly a beer to write home about! Easy to drink, you find yourself wondering if you will be amped for the night. If you are fortunate, you might be able to enjoy a cask. The brewer comes with accolades, certificates and metals - deservedly so. He is known to use hops from his own garden for his hoppy specialties. If you cant make up your mind, get the beer sampler - they will treat you right. Also, The mixed drinks are stout and delicious, too, if suds are not your thing of the moment. The bartenders are generally knowledgeable and friendly. Food - I'd classify as greasy/pub grub. The chicken strips are huge and good. Sometimes the burnt ends are good, but not much there once you've picked through the fat and hit the slice of white bread bed bolstering teh serving.

Portions are huge. Wait might be awhile, but you will go away stuffed and happy. I loved their refried beans...there was something incredible and nutty about them. Every dish was always excellent. Go!

I'm really not sure how this restaurant gets such accolades for the food. I would say it should not be missed for the unique atmosphere, however as an ex-Texan and mex/tex-mex afficianado, I found the food sub-standard with the exception of the salsa. Service is standard, nothing exceptional. Nice location, central to museum, shops and other restaurants. Overall - overrated, over-priced but worth a first time.

Darkly lit with kitschy thai dolls performing traditional dances, dieties and ex-steakhouse fixtures (wood/nogahyde booths, wagon-wheel lighting) make this place an endearing place to return. Don't go if you are in a hurry as the service is irregular, however it is a fun place for couples to adventure with plenty of time to chat and try your hand at speaking thai (many common phrases are listed on the to-go menu). I loved the food. I am a fan of Thom Kha Gai/Plameuk. Portions are modest comparatively, but affordable enough that you can try several items and have fun. Staff was always willing to make dishes to-order if you have special requests. Drinks are cheap and strong. The food will not knock you off your feet, but it is one of those very affordable, joints where you can relax, returning because it is comfortable and familiar.

This Biersch is particularly good for it's beer. The brewer exhibits much talent in his seasonals and takes good care of his 'fans' by offering tappings for the first quaff of his delicious ambrosia. The schwarz, kolsch and marzen have been most memorable. Order your french fries with the garlic, you wont be sorry. The appetizers are good, fish dishes are good and the margaritas are great. I recommend the patio for excellent people watching and nice atmosphere on the cooler AZ nights. Very tasty.

Texas Star became somewhat of a mainstay for my husband and I as we lived in the Manhattan area for a while. Salsas were good, the owner is committed to 'heat' and will locate the fire level you desire from his shelf of sauces ranging from Tabasco varieties to obscure caribbean fire. Two types of chili - the beef is all Texas. No beans. Chunks of beef and all the right spices. Full bar, usually carry at least one beer from Free State and their sangria washed down the hearty brunch where you choose from various options to make a complete stick-to-your-ribs breakfast on the weekends. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Be prepared to make a choice with the maitre'd when you come in as to whether you want Texas Star side or Hibachi Hut (creole/cajun) side. Staff will often accommodate you with items from each side if you and your guest are at a stand-off. Overall, one of only a handfull of places that are memorable in Manhattan.

I can see why many of the previous reviews were positive as well as delivered. If any of the previous reviewers were to set foot in this restaurant they would think twice about it. Can't beat the prices, food is ok, but the restaurant is filthy. Maybe it was a bad day, but I do not think so as many co-workers and friends who had visited (once only for each one) and affirmed my observations. Walls, floor, booths, counters/food prep area was a mess. There was an area where condiments and utensils were provided and I swear there was unidentified food particulate that had probably been there for days or more. My observation? Eat at your own risk!

I loved this place. Cozy booths downstairs, dark, warm-wood setting. The jukebox is a Gen X'er's dream.Staff is friendly and the tacos are fresh, hit the spot. Great place to chat with a friend and just chill. Some nights have the added surprise of a serenade by perky marching band.