I(we) give this gem of a eatery 5 stars because 6 not available. You wish farm to table fresh homemade healthy food, walk no run to House of Better. Healthy food that you literally enjoy to eat. On a beautiful day sit outside and enjoy the sun too. Layer of texture and color in every bite. Service is great although a bit of a wait because food made to your specific order. We enjoy lower sodium food and they were happy to adjust for us. Went two days in a row and it would be a weekly visit if we didn't live 90 minutes away. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY.

Great location, speedy service, fun ambiance and possibly the best granola-yogurt-berries bowl of my life.

Don't miss Val at the House of Better! Very attentive, great recommendations and a cocktail craftsman!

Had to stop here on my way home to charge my car. Decide to stop in and have a drink and grab a bite to eat. So stepped up to the bar where Brandy made my drink and took my order. They have a nice outside bar. It was a little chilly sitting outside but nice nonetheless. Orders an old fashioned and some fish tacos. Tacos were nice and come with a habanero salsa. Be warned it's hot.... But very good. Brandy was very sweet and made a mean old fashioned.

We stayed at Dr. Wilkinson's and ate at House of Better twice daily - and it was incredible! The staff is wonderful. They're so knowledgeable and attentive, and they were also quite helpful with food allergies in our party, which I really appreciated. The chef, Jennie, is a wizard. I would eat sautéed dirt if she made it. And I'll bet it would be delicious! Call me president of her fan club.

House of Better is such a cool outdoor spot to hang out, eat, drink, chill. There was a DJ when we got there. Food was great - healthy options also available. The staff is super friendly. We hung out for a bit as the sun went down.

Cool location open air, walk up counter service. Place your order get a numberand they bring you your food. Located in the open space between the Dr. Wilkinsons facilities on the main drag through town. We started with the Guacamole flight and it is a cool take on this avocado dish, served three ways with a side bowl of dipping chips. Fresh, tasty and good. I was feeling the vibe and ordered the Flower Power mushroom tea, of lions mane and medicinal herbs it was very good and energizing, a nice hot beverage to enjoy on my afternoon visit. For my main entree I decided on the fresh Salad with grilled chicken. Another solid choice. Fresh seasonal greens with a nicely grilled protein added. This was a nice light and filling meal. For the afternoon of my visit it was a good choice. 4 Stars - friendly service, a cool outdoor location with lots of great places to sit, covered and uncovered. 00972

I will say this, wine tasting is an excellent way to work up your appetite. And what better way than enjoying some hearty comfort food smack dap in historic downtown Calistoga? This takes me none other to "House of Better". Located directly on Lincoln Ave (Highway 29) and adjacent to Fair Way, this place has been serving delicious plates dating back to early-2021. They do have generous hours of operation being opened for business 7 days a week from 8am-8pm while being open an hour later at 9pm on Friday & Saturday nights. I came here for what would be a late lunch/early dinner during the afternoon of Saturday 4/6/2024 at around 2:50pm. My significant other and I parked just a block away at nearby Cal Mart and made the short 2-minute walk to the business. To give you an idea of what this place is all about, it is primarily an outdoor type atmosphere with Astroturf throughout, Adirondack chairs, hanging lights (after the sun goes down), a large pizza oven, a nearby swing, picnic tables, heat lamps, and an indoor shack (in case the weather is not cooperative). This place is also directly next to "Dr. Wilkinson's Resort & Mineral Spring" which is a hotel that includes an outdoor pool and other amenities including a dedicated mud bath area. As far as the menu goes, this place offers mainly that Tex-Mex cuisine combined with American, Spanish, and Mexican bites all in one. Best of all, they serve breakfast + brunch (until 2pm), small bites, all day dishes, pies, and a full bar that serves sangria, margaritas, beer, Kombucha, well drinks, and even hot + iced espresso drinks. Since I was starving, I ended up going with their "Green Chile Burger" (for $20). This burger offers Kobe beef, aged cheddar cheese, grilled onions, roasted green chiles, pickled onions, & seasoned french fries w/ketchup and chipotle aioli sauces. My lady went with their "Grains + Grills Kale Salad w/Chicken" (for $24). This warm salad had a blend of quinoa, black beans, jicama, and chipotle lime vinaigrette. To drink, I tried the "Corazon"; beet-infused agave wine margarita & oranges while she went with their "Red Sangria". Since it was a cool 58°F day, we took advantage eating inside the cozy shack area. Our drinks arrived in just a few minutes while our food followed shortly after. My burger was made to perfection as the patty was hearty and very juicy. It also had that nice spicy kick while the bun was slightly toasted. In all fairness, it was a good burger but priced a little high at $20. My lady also said her Grains + Grills was delicious but that too was priced steep at $18 and $6 more when you add the chicken. However, my agave margarita was tasty and quite filling. All in all, "House of Better" is definitely worth checking out and if you are okay spending around $40 for lunch, I say go for it. The employees & service were top notch, food was made to perfection, ambiance and atmosphere was unique and one-of-a-kind. Just the outdoor area alone is absolutely worth checking out. Therefore, when you factor everything in, I am giving House of Better an above average four-star rating.