House of Better

We had finished an early dinner and went for a walk and dropped into The House of Better. It was a cute place to sit outside, have dessert. Which we did, two pieces of pie and a Cappuccino. Excellent find!

Nice place to hangout with friends. Good food and lovely environment.

Chris Hew

Great location and very convenient. It was great that you could order at pool and they'd bring it out to you. My burger was delicious and cooked to perfection. Definitely would recommend people have a pool day here with some great eatings for some R&R.

Alexa Severtsen

The BEST tacos in town. Ordered the fish tacos (I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture before eating). The sauce was incredible! Perfect blend of spicy, hot and savory. Outdoor ambiance is perfect for lunch. They have plenty of seating in the shade and fans to keep things cool.

Paul H

A very relaxing meal at the bar with our favorite football team on the screen. A nice post meal after our relaxation mud bath.

Marissa Kane

The avocado toast was phenomenal and I was able to get my eggs cooked without butter, which satisfied my lactose intolerant requirements. My partner had the burrito with both green and red Chile sauces, avocado, and the carne adovado. He was incredibly satisfied with his meal and topped it off with the chocolate pecan pie. The pie had a satisfyingly thin crust and was perfectly balanced in terms of sweetness. The ambience was also great and the place was dog friendly.

Climate Action Productions (Erika)

If I could rate above 5 stars I would. The food was delicious, the staff went above and beyond, and the atmosphere was amazing. The chef especially was very kind and went the extra mile for us. The space is good for kids to run around. Gluten free options. Healthy drinks!

Steve M

We visited twice, once for drinks the next for drinks and food. Fun atmosphere and great food. We had the soups with a bloody Mary for breakfast. We did feel better after our visit

Mohamed Fakhreddine

The host was very friendly and seated us quickly. He gave us options where we wanted to sit including outside at the fire pit. The food came quickly. We tried the stuffed chili and it was delicious. The flatbread is also very good. We then took a drink outside and sat by the fire pit under the lights. It’s a very chill vibe and I highly recommend the place.

Daniel Johnson

Great outdoor areas to sit and relax. Hammocks, swings and a giant chess set for some fun and relaxation, plus great food and drinks + dog friendly! Highly recommend for a nice daytime break.

Joy Moore

I'm from New Mexico and grew up eating and roasting green chile. Just found out Trevor Logan and his amazing authentic New Mexican cuisine is here! Drove up from the East Bay to enjoy a bowl of stew and the apple chile pie! The stew is everything I remember from his days at GCK in San Francisco. The pie from Chile Pies Baking Co. Was perfect slightly sweet with form apples, nuts, spices and the cheddar crust yum. I appreciated the outdoor tables so I could enjoy some sun and Rocky Good Boy could join me (apologies for his slip in manners and the rude bark.) There are also tables in an enclosed patio with heaters if you need something warmer. This is worth the drive and I'll be back this week for my birthday with my daughter. Thank you Chef Trevor for your love of New Mexican cuisine!

Thom Marin Sonoma Mendocino (BiotechMan)

We had finished an early dinner and went for a walk and dropped into The House of Better. It was a cute place to sit outside, have dessert. Which we did, two pieces of pie and a Cappuccino. Excellent find!

Anurag Jain

Nice place to hangout with friends. Good food and lovely environment.

Great place to keep for myself. I tried pork belly and burger this time, and they were all beyond my expectation. I even forgot to take pictures. Highly recommanded.

Connor Kim

Great place to keep for myself. I tried pork belly and burger this time, and they were all beyond my expectation. I even forgot to take pictures. Highly recommanded.

Jerusha Frost

The most interesting and inspired food in Calistoga IMHO. Vibrant veg influenced dishes and flavors. Easy relaxed service and dining. This is not fine dining but elevated comfortable casual. Breakfast also excellent.

Loved the food and atmosphere!I am vegetarian and get the tasty veggie meal.

We really enjoyed our visit to House of Better. Our server was amazing and very attentive and we thought the food was tasty and decently priced. We ordered the 3 Guac Tasting Flight, Queso Blanco, Roasted Green Chile Mushroom Flatbread, Calabacitas Flatbread, Taco Salad, and the Enchiladas. We also ordered a few cocktails and lemonades. Everything was tasty and the portions were reasonable. We even had leftovers after. We spent around $215 after tip and tax. We loved the casual ambiance and definitely recommend this place!

Stayed at the motel Dr Wilkinsons recently and this is the restaurant on site. I ordered the breakfast burrito with avocado and carne adovada with a beer for a late brunch right before hitting the road. Burrito was delicious along with the beer but they forgot the avocado :/ I think next time just add avocado will be the move. The Christmas chile was good, I should have ordered extra on it. They had big chicken from hen house! Managed to get some after checking in. Quick to get a beer and go back to the pool and everyone is friendly. I love this spot and I’ll be back again!

This restaurant is outdoors on the site of a motel. You order at a little counter, then eat outside at tables in the sun. The setting is pretty, but they were doing loud yard work while we were there which was frustrating. When we visited for breakfast, everything was good. The granola had thick, fresh greek yogurt and wasn’t too sweet. The bacon was crispy and salty, and the apple pie was very boring but still tasty. We expected a little more spice and flavor for something with chile in the title and cheddar in the crust, but it tasted just like typical apple pie. All in all, a solid breakfast option in Calistoga! And less expensive than some of the other spots nearby.

Anna Do

We really enjoyed our visit to House of Better. Our server was amazing and very attentive and we thought the food was tasty and decently priced. We ordered the 3 Guac Tasting Flight, Queso Blanco, Roasted Green Chile Mushroom Flatbread, Calabacitas Flatbread, Taco Salad, and the Enchiladas. We also ordered a few cocktails and lemonades. Everything was tasty and the portions were reasonable. We even had leftovers after. We spent around $215 after tip and tax. We loved the casual ambiance and definitely recommend this place!

Jared B

Stayed at the motel Dr Wilkinsons recently and this is the restaurant on site. I ordered the breakfast burrito with avocado and carne adovada with a beer for a late brunch right before hitting the road. Burrito was delicious along with the beer but they forgot the avocado :/ I think next time just add avocado will be the move. The Christmas chile was good, I should have ordered extra on it. They had big chicken from hen house! Managed to get some after checking in. Quick to get a beer and go back to the pool and everyone is friendly. I love this spot and I’ll be back again!

Kat L

This restaurant is outdoors on the site of a motel. You order at a little counter, then eat outside at tables in the sun. The setting is pretty, but they were doing loud yard work while we were there which was frustrating. When we visited for breakfast, everything was good. The granola had thick, fresh greek yogurt and wasn’t too sweet. The bacon was crispy and salty, and the apple pie was very boring but still tasty. We expected a little more spice and flavor for something with chile in the title and cheddar in the crust, but it tasted just like typical apple pie. All in all, a solid breakfast option in Calistoga! And less expensive than some of the other spots nearby.

Chose to eat here for brunch as it was convenient to be able to eat a morning meal walking directly downstairs from the hotel. But if I had a choice again, I would not choose this restaurant. Ordered the LITTLE GEMS + SMOKED SALMON ( Avocado, fennel, caper berries, persian cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, umeboshi furikake, fresh herbs, seed crisps, green chile buttermilk dressing), RED CHILE CHICKEN POSOLE (Hominy, cilantro + onion, radish, corn tortilla), GREEN CHILE STEW (Pork, chicken or veggie Served w/ crema + tortillas), Kombucha on tap, and a slice of GREEN CHILE APPLE PIE ( House specialty with walnut streusel, cheddar crust, whipped cream, red chile honey drizzle). Most of the savory dishes fell flat for me with 1 dimensional flavor. Didn't deliver any wow or exciting bold Mexican flavors that work as a symphony as I was expecting. Many restaurants within walking distance nearby that are a better choice delivering more flavor and value. The only exception is the house made green Chile apple pie which was rated as the best in town and is quite delicious. That's well worth saving your stomach for.

Victor

Chose to eat here for brunch as it was convenient to be able to eat a morning meal walking directly downstairs from the hotel. But if I had a choice again, I would not choose this restaurant. Ordered the LITTLE GEMS + SMOKED SALMON ( Avocado, fennel, caper berries, persian cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, umeboshi furikake, fresh herbs, seed crisps, green chile buttermilk dressing), RED CHILE CHICKEN POSOLE (Hominy, cilantro + onion, radish, corn tortilla), GREEN CHILE STEW (Pork, chicken or veggie Served w/ crema + tortillas), Kombucha on tap, and a slice of GREEN CHILE APPLE PIE ( House specialty with walnut streusel, cheddar crust, whipped cream, red chile honey drizzle). Most of the savory dishes fell flat for me with 1 dimensional flavor. Didn't deliver any wow or exciting bold Mexican flavors that work as a symphony as I was expecting. Many restaurants within walking distance nearby that are a better choice delivering more flavor and value. The only exception is the house made green Chile apple pie which was rated as the best in town and is quite delicious. That's well worth saving your stomach for.

Place is nice enough with decent beers on tap. Counter service, so no one will check on you. Employees were nice. I'm a huge fan of green chile and New Mexican food, but this was mediocre and unexciting. The food was surprisingly bland. Neither the green nor red chile had any real kick or flavor, and the massive amount of cheese they put on things would have muted it anyway. For the price the portions are small; instead of putting rice and beans directly on your plate, they make it look fancy in small bows which means you get less and it's more difficult to eat. Eh.

Joel Pattinson

Place is nice enough with decent beers on tap. Counter service, so no one will check on you. Employees were nice. I'm a huge fan of green chile and New Mexican food, but this was mediocre and unexciting. The food was surprisingly bland. Neither the green nor red chile had any real kick or flavor, and the massive amount of cheese they put on things would have muted it anyway. For the price the portions are small; instead of putting rice and beans directly on your plate, they make it look fancy in small bows which means you get less and it's more difficult to eat. Eh.

ichour chen

The service was very bad. We tried to request to clean the table so that we can be seated. However, we waited for around 10 minutes and the waiters showed us some attitudes.

Whipped cream from a can, dry, refrigerated, hard pies that were not fresh, not made from fresh ingredients. Why is "pie" on the sign? They couldn't care less about serving quality pies to tourists. I could get a warm slice of freshly baked pie anywhere, from Costco, Safeway, any cafe. Why am I paying $8 a slice in Calistoga unless it's the best in the region?

Danielle “Dannie” Torres

When you ask for a bean-less burrito and they decide to give you an extreme amount of beans instead 💀💀💀💀 more like house of BEANS Only one guy at our table got his order correct, except it took an hour for him to get his CANNED beer One person ordered a taco plate, only got one taco. Another person at our table ordered the same exact thing and got multiple. 💀💀💀