Disappointing. Very disappointing. I don't believe in reviewing after only one visit, so after 3, I figure that I can make a value judgement. The food does not taste fresh. One night, the smell of garlic from the kitchen was almost overwhelming. The classic Caesar salad was limp and lifeless. The "homemade" Caesar dressing lacked character or depth. It tasted as if it had come out of a bottle. The crab sliders were, well - mushy and again, lacked a freshness.
It seems as if the restaurant is having an identity crisis; unsure as to what type of fare it should be offering and covers the gamut, thinly. When you try to do too much, as a restaurant, more often than not, all the dishes suffer. This is the case with Calistoga. I also found the venue a bit too small for the volume of the music.
One of the three visits was with a larger group; the service was slow and inattentive. Glaringly so. The restaurant had been notified of the group's intent and even with this notice, the staffing for our table consisted of 1 lone server who did his best but was overwhelmed.
We will not be returning.