Introduction to the Café

The Essanay Café features Wine Country Cuisine in a relaxed intimate bistro style setting steeped in the history of the silent film era that Charlie Chaplin, Broncho Billy and others brought to the Main Street of Niles.

Take a look at our Spring Dinner and Weekend Brunch menus. Click here to make a reservation online.

Save the Date: Sunday, July 26th for the next Essanay Café Vintner's Dinner featuring Master Vintner Scott Harvey. We will be using wines from his two wineries - Jana Winery of Napa Valley and Scott Harvey Wines of Amador County.

The Essanay Café also boasts a superb selection of beers and fine wines both from local vineyards and from wineries around the world.
  
Open Hours:
Wed* Thu Fri Sat Sun
5/10:00PM 5/9:30PM 5/9:30PM 9AM/3PM
5/9:30PM		 9AM/3PM
5/9:30PM

* On the first Wednesday of each month the Cafe features a Family Dinner / Recession Dinner for $12 for adults and $6 for kids that includes dessert.
* On the second and fourth Wednesday night of each month the Cafe features our Open Mic where all are welcome - musicians, poets, comedians of all kinds. For this we offer a limited bistro style menu.
* Join Michael McNevin on the third Wednesday of each month to listen to this wonderful local troubador sing ballads and folk songs on the patio.

Executive Chef Matthew Close has been cooking professionally for five years. He worked his way up to line cook at both The Flying Martini Bros. Bistro and 71 St. Peter Mediterranean Grill. He was promoted to Sous Chef at The Firehouse Grill in San Jose and The Little Engine Catering Co. His promotion to Executive Chef is well deserved.

Live music Thursday through Sunday, featuring jazz, folk, and classical, under the stars on our patio, just perfect for that intimate dinner or equally for that large party of family and friends. In addition to Evening Dining, Weekend Brunch features a selection of breakfast classics, plus gourmet Burgers, mouth-watering Sandwiches, and fresh Salads.

 
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