Slanted Door Napa

4.6

486 Reviews

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

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2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

While Slanted Door is opening this new location in Napa, it all began with an idea to open a Vietnamese crêpe stand or a noodle shop in the Tenderloin neighborhood. Charles Phan searched for a location but was told that there were already too many Vietnamese restaurants in the area. He moved the search to his own neighborhood: the Mission. He quickly found an available space on Valencia Street.

The Slanted Door was born in 1995 with the goal of elevating Vietnamese food to the next level—modern design, sustainable local ingredients, quality teas, and wine pairings. The Slanted Door was quickly recognized and became too small to accommodate the reservation requests. The growing restaurant moved to South of Market in 2002. It was there that the team integrated a craft cocktail program, which was one of the first restaurants in San Francisco to offer craft cocktail menus. The Slanted Door moved again to the San Francisco Ferry Building in 2004.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 287-1197
Website
http://www.slanteddoor-napa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
A curated family style meal available in two different spaces. Our Private Dining Room seats 16 comfortably. Larger group? No problem! Our Fireplace Room can seat up to 40!
Private party contact
Sierra Johnson: (707) 287-1197

Location
1650 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA 94559-1908
Neighborhood
Napa
Cross street
Soscol Ave and Vallejo Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

3-5pm Happy Hour at Slanted Door Daily
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy a special limited menu of street snacks, wine by the glass, beer and cocktails! Join us for Happy Hour - Daily 3pm-5pm (excluding holidays). A very limited menu will be offered alongside the Happy Hour Specials at regular price.

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Wine Country
Innovative

Review summary

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Slanted Door Napa offers a modern, sophisticated Vietnamese dining experience in a beautiful setting with a "lovely outdoor courtyard." Guests rave about the "amazing food," "impeccable service," and "fantastic wine list." While some find the atmosphere loud and prices high, the overall experience remains highly recommended for "special occasions."

486 Reviews

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Dominique
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent brunch/lunch today. We had the vegetarian spring rolls and they were excellent with a nice peanut sauce. We also ordered the Cellophane Noodles with crab and that was very delicious!! We ordered the Maitake side dish and enjoyed that too. The service was excellent. Everyone was helpful and friendly. It is a beautifully designed restaurant in a convenient location with lots of parking.
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Cynthia
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Slanted Door is by far one of the best experiences in the Bay Area and in Napa. The food is served impeccably and is so unique. Do not miss!!
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Morten
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food, like the old Slanted door in SF. Service very good, a bit slow at times. Room lacks some ambiance, very bright lights and factory like, could be improved.
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Lisa
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Slanted Door is consistently delicious every time.
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Tetiana
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We dined at Slanted Door in Napa, and while the food was undeniably tasty, the overall experience left much to be desired. Our reservation was at 8 PM, yet by 8:30, we hadn’t even had our order taken. We sat sipping sparkling water for what felt like an eternity. When the order was finally taken, we enjoyed the vegetarian imperial rolls as our starter. They were flavorful, though we didn’t love having to wrap them in a lettuce leaf ourselves—eating them as-is felt more enjoyable. The wait for the main course, however, was excessive. By 9:10 PM (yes, over one hour later), we finally received it. The main dishes were flavorful but a bit too spicy for my taste. Unfortunately, the chef does not accommodate any adjustments, which I respect but found somewhat upsetting. A couple of positives: the open kitchen with its glass window-wall is a unique feature that allows diners to watch the culinary process. It added some charm to the ambiance. However, the restaurant was quite chilly, and the narrow aisles between tables were uncomfortable. Even as a petite person, I struggled to navigate without feeling like I was intruding on other diners' space — something you don’t want during a dining experience. For vegetarians, the options were limited, and the menu in the restaurant did not match the more extensive options shown online, which was a letdown. In summary, while the food was good, the long wait, lack of vegetarian options, and cramped, chilly dining space made the experience less enjoyable. Hopefully, these areas improve in the future, as the flavors and kitchen design hold promise.
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Nikhil
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great eats, well-sized portions! Restaurant history and meals were explained in detail, drinks were amazing. Their seasonal eggnog was exceptional! The host and servers were friendly, and the energy in the restaurant was warm and inviting. Would absolutely visit again!
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VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The ambience in the fireplace room is better than the main dining room. The lighting and decor is stark and not an inviting “cozy” atmosphere. The food was great but they have to go outside to bring the food to the table and some dishes were cold. Although our server was knowledgeable about the menu, he was not attentive. There is so much potential at Slanted Door however,the footprint of this location is not conducive to a fine dining experience in my opinion. I would try it again. My advice, dress warm or ask to be seated near the fireplace!
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victor
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It is ok only. I had the chicken pho with so much skin and black meat which i had asked for white meat with no skin when order yet to no prevail…
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Bob
New Orleans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Ordered several dishes including the "porkchop" which isn't a porkchop!! It is a large slice of pork riddles with fat! About 40% fat. Ugh! Vegetable side dishes were pretty good, lamb chops were good. Warm spring roll appetizer was excellent! Will not return to Slanted Door🙁
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SUSAN
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great experience for lunch! The ambiance is simple and modern, and very comfortable. Service was great, food was amazing. Highly recommend!
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Slanted Door Napa is rated 4.6 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

1650 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA 94559-1908

Additional information

Cross street
Soscol Ave and Vallejo Street
Neighborhood
Napa
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.slanteddoor-napa.com/
Phone number
(707) 287-1197
Private party facilities
A curated family style meal available in two different spaces. Our Private Dining Room seats 16 comfortably. Larger group? No problem! Our Fireplace Room can seat up to 40!
Private party contact
Sierra Johnson: (707) 287-1197

Slanted Door Napa

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Private dining

Additional information

Offers

3-5pm Happy Hour at Slanted Door Daily

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What 486 people are saying

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