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Carpe Diem Wine Bar

1001 2nd Street, Napa, CA 94559
707-224-0800
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Ranked #1 of 199 restaurants in Napa
Price range: $30 - $30
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Brown Street
Description: Carpe Diem Wine Bar offers a sophisticated, yet, casual dining experience in the heart of downtown Napa. Our welcoming, enthusiastic staff and ever-changing menu bring uniqueness to the table. Our forty-five wines offered by the glass and family share-plate style menu will entice you to try a variety of items, such as our famous Ostrich burger, Housemade Burrata (Mozzarella Heaven) and Seasonal Flatbreads. Come “Seize the Day” at Carpe Diem Wine Bar, where we eat, drink and be merry. No matter your style, you’ll be hard-pressed not to fall in love with our wine and seasonal ingredients that we have searched near and far to find.
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2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Loved the food! They encourage sharing, which is great because you can try lots of dishes. The dishes are fairly small so you can taste a lot.

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Mill Valley, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

My wife and I sat along the window next to the bar and had one of the Chef's Select dishes and then another of the same, a flatbread with kale and a spicy mixture of toppings. We would have gone for three but had get home. The wines are choice. The staff is super friendly and provide excellent service. We... More

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Orlando, Florida
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139 reviews 139 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

We decided to go have dinner there on May 4th on our wedding anniversary has the reviews on Trip Advisor were outstanding. When we walked in, we were sat inches from a couple on our left and same thing on our right. I was actually sitting closer to the other couples then my wife sitting across from me. Not very... More

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Flower Mound, Texas
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

I had my first meal at Carpe Diem after meeting the owners in South Africa in 2011. Since then, not only have my wife and I eaten at the restaurant on at least 5 occasions when we visit the area from our home in Texas. I have taken and referred my clients from around the country to Carpe Diem and... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013 via mobile

Tried the restaurant because of its rating. Interesting food but portions were small. Tasty but expensive. They were not very flexible in terms of allergies. Asked if they could hold the asparagus in the pasta dish because of an allergy. Answer was no. Other dishes had asparagus. No attempt to accommodate. Waitress asked chef - she tried. Chef said no.... More

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Truckee, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I ate at this restaurant on 4/29/13 for my going away party. The service and food were simply the best to be had. I had the ostrich burger with truffle fries and it was the best burger I've ever tasted in my life. Our server was great and very personable. I would highly recommend this restaurant and you should make... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

Even though we had no reservations, we were accommodated with friendly smiles and sat at a table in the bar. Everything was delicious that we ordered, homemade mozzarella, duck confit Mac and cheese, pulled pork lettuce wraps. Casual classy atmosphere with a youthful energy and friendly service was very complementary to the tasty food. I wanted to try everything on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Carpe Diem Wine Bar is a great place for both casual and that special occasion. The food was very good. Both my daugher and I tried the Ostrich Burger on the recommendation of our waiter. I am glad we did. It may sound funny, but it was one of the best burgers I have tasted. Will definately stop by here... More

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20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Four of us dined here in early April and we absolutely delighted! The food and service were very good and the ambiance quite nice, although a tad noisy with tables that were a tad close to each other. The restaurant is in a pretty part of town and we enjoyed a nice walk after dinner to walk off some of... More

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Napa, California
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

My wife and I have eaten at Carpe so often we've lost count. We have dined their alone and with family groups of 12 or more. The results are the same; fun, good food and friendly service. I have recommended this establishment to others and the report back the next day is always " great time had by all" They... More

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