


Welcome to Downtown Joes Our Story Established in 1993 by owners Joe Ruffino, Joe Peatman and Nancy Peatman, Downtown Joe`s has a city of Napa tradition dating back eighty years. Joe Ruffino`s Grandmother: Grace Ruffino opened Ruffino`s Restaurant in 1944. The family restaurant flourished through three generations until 2004. Since 2004 Downtown Joe`s has been solely owned and operated by the Peatmans. They maintain the Old Napa Italian tradition of operating a down-to-earth business. ~ Downtown Joe`s holds true to its roots, caring for every guest as "a valued human spirit and not as a credit card". Surrounded by an influx of fantastic new wine business restaurants, Joe`s Brewery and restaurant is one of the last connections to Old Napa, a wonderful place and home to wonderful people before Grape was King. An American Grill.... our menu features traditional American dishes, combined with the freshness of California, cooked with the flair that is true Napa Valley. Bernabe Leon and Gaspar Montoya have been a part of the creative kitchen team at Downtown Joe`s since its inception in 1994. For the past ten years they have continuously adjusted menu and recipes to meet the changing tastes of our region. Follow these links to our full menu and wine list! Our Philosophy Unpretentious, Friendly and Fun, your neighborhood pub is always open! We welcome all species (including K-9) migratory and indigenous to the Napa Valley. Our mission is your satisfaction! Our Brewery A Brewery in the Wine Country?

Our Menu

Yes, that`s right! The brewery at Downtown Joe`s was built in 1988 by Chuck Ankeny: the great grandson of Adolf Hamms of Milwaukee.
Today Downtown Joe`s operates as a regional micro-brewery. Brew master Colin Kaminski combines his passion for science and art to produce beers of high quality and satisfaction. We offer six special recipes year `round and always have an addition or two to celebrate the season. A tour of our Brew House is always available. So whether you fancy a pale ale, hefe, amber or stout beer Click here to see what`s on tap today!
Our Entertainment
Downtown Joe`s American Grill and Brewhouse is the hot spot in Napa! We have Sports on the TV all of the time. We`ll watch anything from NFL, Baseball and Basketball to Sailing and Skiing. Want to watch sports? Come on in and we`ll set up one of our 12+ TV`s to your favorite event.
We also have Live Music 5 nights a week. We have everything from Jazz to Rock to Open Mic. Check out our calendar for information on who is playing when.
Stop In Today and Experience our "Best of....." First Hand!
`09 Best Brewpub - Bohemian Magazine
`09 Best Place to Meet Singles - Bohemian Magazine
`09 Best Place To Dine Alone - Bohemian Magazine
`09 Best Best Seafood - Bohemian Magazine
`09 Best Best Bartender - Patty Campbell - Bohemian Magazine
`09 Best Night Spot - KVYN/KVON Best of Magazine
`09 Best Brewpub - KVYN/KVON Best of Magazine
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