Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen
707-963-1200
1327 Railroad Ave
St Helena, CA 94574
St Helena, CA 94574
Business Information
Restaurants, Banquet RoomsTraditional American
Top Sentiments among Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen Reviewers
Delightful Sunday afternoon meal
Extensive wine list
Good main dishes
Fantastic fig salad
Perfect duck breast
Best desserts
Extensive desert menu
Favorite Wine Country lunch spot
Bold flavors
Tasty wild mushroom tamales
Customer Reviews (21 reviews)
DinerDan
on Citysearch Nov 12, 2009Decided to find a restaurant off main street and we lucked out by trying Cindy's. They have small patio dining where we met wonderful dog owners enjoying dinner with their pouches. Their specialty bar drinks were... (more)
Jenn Rubin
on Citysearch Aug 05, 2008Patrons out on the patio or inside the pleasantly homey, dollhouse-cute dining room feast on comfort food with international flair at this St. Helena favorite from acclaimed Chef Cindy Pawlcyn. Local foodies and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2008My cousin's wedding rehearsal dinner was held here, and needless to say, everyone left feeling extremely pleased and with a full stomach. The food was fresh and phenomenal, and the staff was extremely patient and... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2008Dear Cindys Kitchen, When I was eating at your establishment with my boyfriend on Sunday night, I literally felt like I was getting a body high from the amazing food. My drink was perfect, calimari superb, and... (more)
jeffcofer
on Citysearch Mar 03, 2008Cindy's was a resite at the end of a long day in he tasting rooms. We asked for privacy and they sat us upstairs, even though we were an hour and a half early. Service was top-notch (thanks, Colin!) and the food was... (more)
manonb
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2008I was recommended by a foodie and Cindy's did not disappoint. The steak with fries and arugula was just wonderful. We also had the grilled calamari appetizer (a bit short on the calamari) and the apple crisp a la mode... (more)
cecyks
on Citysearch Jul 07, 2007We were turned away by Tra Vigne of their bad service, and ended up here. But I think we were lucky! It was the most amazing service we had. The day were were there, July 5th, had sizzling heat and sweat dripping waiter and... (more)
meganinsj
on Citysearch Mar 25, 2007I ate at Cindy's over the weekend as a party of 12. There were not many places in Napa that could take a large group, and we had heard good things about Cindy's anyway. When we arrived we were taken to a private room... (more)
ponysea123
on Citysearch Dec 28, 2006My husband and i went to Cindy's last week for dinner and were surprised after all of the great things we had heard-- that is was....well........ When we arrived 5 minutes before our reservation, the place was packed.... (more)
sobremesa
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2006We had a wonderful meal at Cindy's. The food was fantastic, fresh and original; the service friendly and knowledgable; the ambiance and decor sweet and cozy. Where else can you enjoy gourmet food and wine while... (more)
blkestin
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2006We liked Cindy's instantly, upon walking up the path to their door. The outdoor seating area is adorable. A bit early for our reservation, we sat at the bar where we were greeted by a free tasting of 2 wines from a local... (more)
kn_sf
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2006We loved the place. Their cold grape soup was very unusual but very good. Beautiful out door seating, great service, great dishes. The dessert was so big, taste was good but so big... we couldn't finish even girls have... (more)
shane94116
on Citysearch Aug 26, 2006I took my girlfriend to Cindy's last evening and was pleasantly supprised. Our calamari served with basil aioli was a fun treat, but what really set the night off was the Poblo Pollo Pepper it felt like a dish that my... (more)
lnnstevesf
on Citysearch May 21, 2006After visiting a couple wineries in Calistoga we headed south and decided to have lunch in St. Helena. What a pleasant surpise Cindy's was. Everything was delicious. We especially enjoyed the backstreet fry... (more)
ytliu
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2005Meatloaf?! Yes, you'll find meatloaf on the menu at Cindy's. I didn't order it but wished I had. From what I learn, it's one of the signature dishs of Cindy. I had the nightly special - grilled lamb chops fusioned with... (more)
miasmom
on Citysearch Oct 09, 2005Cindy's was recommended by a few locals who raved about the food. We thought the food was okay and could have used a bit more seasonings. Each dish we ordered was just a bit off.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2005At the foot of the wine country is Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen where you actually feel like you are eating in the back of someone's country kitchen. There is additional outdoor patio seating, and a small bar that... (more)
monkeycat
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2004After spending a weekend in Sonoma and Napa, we fortunately ate at Cindy's. The food was fantastic! We had the calamari and then the Duck and Pork Tenderloin for main courses; both were delicious and highly... (more)
kimmishel
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2003I have dined at many places and this is my favorite in the valley. It leaves a lasting impression that makes you want to come back for more. I have been here several times and it is so great. The service needs help at times,... (more)
shulmjo
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2003Very poor service for a restaurant in this class. Host told us our party was upstairs in their private room and pointed us to the stairs and told us to walk up and make a few turns - they don't even do that at Fridays !... (more)