Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ Awards

Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ Restaurant Review:

About the restaurant: Locals and visitors alike flock to downtown Napa's Bounty Hunter, a vibrant wine bar that boasts high-class barbecue. There are more than 40 wines by the glass and 400 bottles from around the world, including rare and large format collections. Whiskey is also a strong point, with tasting flights available.

Food & Drinks: Once you've snagged a bar stool or a seat in the rustic, brick-walled dining room, kick things off with the house-smoked salmon. Food-wise, meat is the specialty --- and bounty-full it is: juicy, flavorful beer-can chicken; St. Louis-style smoked pork ribs; half-pound beef burgers with white cheddar. A sampler platter comes replete with ample ribs, pulled pork, brisket and coleslaw. Make sure to try the three tasty homemade sauces, served in plastic bottles. Hearty sides include cornbread, baked macaroni and cheese and house-made half-sour pickles. Save room for the giant cookie and other seasonal desserts. Happy hour features specials on food, draft beers and select wines by the glass on weekdays from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.