Redd Restaurant Review, Yountville

Located in the heard of the wine country and specifically in foodie heaven aka Yountville, California. It earned One Michelin Star in 2009. We went for Sunday Brunch and dinner on another occasion.

Redd serves New American, California cuisine and has been open since November 2005. As they call it: “Updated interpretation of wine country cuisine with influences from Asia, Europe, and Mexico in a relaxed yet elegant environment.”

Decor,Vibe – Minimalist understated decor with a nice open patio in the courtyard.  Lots of foodie tourists dine here, as expected.

Wine prices were reasonable and collection diverse, especially being in the middle of the wine country. Glasses from $9, Bottles from $29, $25 Corkage.

$14 for a very good glass of Tribute Chardonney.  Lots of specialty cocktails on the menu.

The Mojito ($14) was strong and well-made with fresh mint and good rum. Patron Silver was used.

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Picks:

Donut Holes ($11) were the most expensive ones we’ve ever had, but where fresh from the fryer. Coated with powered sugar and dipped in one of the 3 included sauces, they were awesome. They were served at Brunch.

We hesitated to order the Glazed Pork Belly Appetizer ($13) with apple puree and soy carmel, but the server really recommended it. It was very tasty, although it had quite a bit of fat as expected.  The immense quantities of meat were very tender and the sauce went with it well.  It could have used more greens to balance out the flavor.

Caramelized Diver Scallops ($25, $14 appetizer) with cauliflower puree, almonds, balsamic reduction were awesome. It was a funny combination by worked very well.  They were nicely caramelized and in good quantity. Highly recommended.

Smoked Salmon ($14) with country bread, herb cream cheese, pickled onions, was a do it yourself affair with french bread and white stuff. Very fresh and also highly recommended. Served at Brunch.

Tasting of cold foie gras preparations ($18) cherries, pistachios, brioche was heavenly.  Terrine Foie Gras 3 ways – Crusted with pistachios, traditional terrine with cooked cherries, and on a puff pastry.  All smooth and top notch, a must for any fan.

Sashimi of hamachi ($15) with sticky rice, edamame, lime ginger sauce had lots of fresh fish on top of a bed of sticky rice. The dressing was especially good.

Petrale sole ($28) coconut jasmine rice, clams, chorizo, saffron curry nage was recommended by our server. No breaded filet of sole here! A beautiful dish with a sea of foam and the fish and clams poking out. Perfectly cooked fish and a great sauce.  Chorizo was overpowering so we ignored it.

Liberty farms duck breast ($28) onion fondue, cherries, spinach, turnips, five spice was cooked to almost medium, although we asked for medium rare.  Duck flavor and quality was heavenly. Quantity was just right. Love cherry sauce with duck, it’s a perfect combo.

Strawberry pain perdu ($10) cream cheese ice cream, strawberry verjus is french toast in French. This was a must get dessert that we devoured quickly. Warm brioche with the cream cheese ice cream melting into it. Nice fresh fruit to balance out the creaminess.

Peanut butter ($10) milk chocolate gianduja, peanut honeycomb parfait is a Resses fan’s delight. A slight of saltiness to the cookie bar made it interesting.

Petit Fours – Saltine Toffee and Orange Chocolates – Free and awesome. What a combination.

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The Calamari Salad ($13) was covered with lots of rice noodles and was good, not spectacular. It could have used more calamari and less noodles.

Strawberry Tasting ($9) dessert had strawberries done 3 ways, french toast, float, s’more.  The float tapicoa version was awesome, the other 2 were just fair.

Service was very good, with no need to chase down waiters or ask for refills.  The atmosphere was modern with minimalist decor.  Outdoor patio tables are available, but fill up rapidly. Yes there are excellent restaurants in Yountville outside of Thomas Keller’s Empire. Redd’s food rivals the best restaurants in San Francisco.

After a meal, hit the Villagio Spa across the street for a massage or spa treatment.  The outdoor Jacuzzi must not be missed. They have some yummy snacks upstairs in the sitting area.

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Overall Rating: (Excellent)

Come Back?

Food Rating:	(Excellent)
Service Rating:	(Very Good)
Atmosphere Rating:	(Very Good)
Value Rating:	(Good)

Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Fair/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary

Alcohol:	Full Bar
Attire:	Dressy
Hours:	Mon-Sat 1130am-230pm, Nightly 530pm-10pm
Parking:	Street
Reservations:	Yes
Prices:	$10 - $50

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