Very friendly and enthusiastic servers with lots to share about the very diverse menu which offers a suggested wine with every course. We had the Fried Olives as an appetizer and they are delish. My friends' Ahi Tuna with Jasmine Rice and Japanese Slaw looked like the star attraction, though the Hangar Steak was formidable paired with a Zin. Unfortunately... More

Unless you specify where you want to be seated "ahead of time"...you will be treated like dirt. I for one, had never been there so I DIDN'T KNOW that you had to specify where you wanted to be seated. Made the reservation 4 days ahead of time and still got treated like a second class citizen. Hostess kept insisting that... More

We had enjoyed the Black Cat last year and certainly were looking forward to it. It was even better. Our waiter was personally delightful and quite responsive to our questions about the menu. The menu itself was a pleasure to ponder and each of our courses was simultaneously sophisticated, simple and deliciously prepared. Because we had memories from last year's... More

I had the albacore appitizer and my wife and I split the scallops. We each had a glass of James Berry Broadside Chardonnay. This was an excellent meal before attending the evening tour of the Hearst Castle.

We just returned from another great dinner at the Black Cat. We had an early reservation (if you want to get in here on a weekend, call in advance) and sat at the cute table in the bar section. Great service all the way around. The fried olives are my favorite and I get them every time. My husband had... More

Read the reviews here on Trip Advisor and we were not disappointed. We shared an asparagus bisque, which was wonderful! We also shared a gnocchi appetizer. This was good, but could have used a bit more seasoning. Our entrees were wonderful. My husband had a shrimp pasta and I had a delicious scallop dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly, but... More

Came here for an early dinner without a reservation and they were very accommodating. Sat at the bar and had a wonderful meal. The food was AMAZING and the staff was unpretentious. One of our favorite meals during our vacation-- better than the food we had in San Fran or LA. We had the duck salad, scallops, lamb shank, salted... More

Classy setting, Over the top Service, and amazing food! Definitely a special occasion place. You can't be in a hurry here. Just sit back and prepare to enjoy the best food and service of your life. Not overly advertised but significantly busy. The only draw back is the tables are quite close together. They do a great job of spacing... More

We had a memorable and delicious meal at the Black Cat Bistro. The setting is charming, the service attentive without being overly solicitous. And the meal was fantastic. Everything that landed on our table was unique and delicious. I had the Grilled Caesar Salad and Hangar Steak, and my wife enjoyed the Pea Soup and Scallops. We finished with the... More