Oxbow Public Market

Oxbow Public Market, a food market in Napa's Oxbow District

Oxbow Public Market is a 40,000-square-foot market located in the Oxbow District of Napa, California, alongside the Napa River and the Napa River Trail, and adjacent to Oxbow Preserve and Oxbow Commons. It presents itself as the local gathering place for great food and wine in downtown Napa and throughout the Napa Valley. The venue includes an outdoor deck with seating overlooking the river, and brings together a diverse mix of local food vendors, artisan cafes, and an organic produce outlet for local farms.

Vendors and food offerings

The market is home to around twenty specialty establishments. These include Anette’s Chocolates, Bar Lucia, El Porteño Empanadas, Fieldwork Brewing Company, Gott’s Roadside, Hog Island Oyster Bar, Hudson Greens & Goods, Johnny Doughnuts, Kara’s Cupcakes, Live Fire Pizza, Loveski Deli, Napa Bookmine, Ritual Coffee Roasters, Roman Holiday Gelato, Rotation by Feast it Forward, Sumo Dog, The Fatted Calf, The Model Bakery, The Olive Press, and Whole Spice.

The offerings are organized around categories such as bakery, beer, breakfast, brunch, butcher, cheese, cocktails, coffee, desserts, dine-in, dinner, gifts, grocery, lunch, non-alcohol, outdoor dining, sandwiches, seafood, shopping, and wine.

Available products and services

Visitors can find a wide variety of products and services: wines, cheeses, desserts, chocolates, coffee, meats, fruits, ice cream, and vegetables, as well as dining options such as pizza, sandwiches, seafood, empanadas, and tacos. The market also has a bookstore, a spice and oil shop, and a gift card service.

Commitment to sustainable agriculture and the local community

Oxbow Public Market and its artisans and purveyors support the concept of sustainable agriculture and local harvest, promoting a healthy environment and social and economic equity within their community. The market is committed to the character, spirit, and content of the Public Market not only as a place to display and sell local organic or sustainably produced crops, regional specialties, and other high-quality food products, but also as a space that actively supports sustainable and organic farming practices, owner-operated businesses, local food producers, and the agricultural community of the Napa Valley and surrounding regions.

Its goal is to create an atmosphere that enhances local food culture through education, community outreach, and support for local businesses and farms.

Hours and operation

The market is open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and only closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Most tenants stay open until 9:00 p.m. seven days a week, with later hours on Friday evenings.

Location and access

The market is located at 610 and 644 First Street, Napa, California 94559, in a prime location alongside the Napa River and the Napa River Trail, adjacent to Oxbow Preserve and Oxbow Commons. The venue has expanded parking on-site and across the street.

Visitor reviews

Reviews collected on the site highlight the variety of shops and restaurants, the food offerings, and the central location. A visitor from San Francisco, California, describes the market as an excellent place in the heart of downtown Napa, with ample parking on-site and across the street, near the historic downtown. Another visitor from Prospect, Kentucky, notes that they usually head straight to the market upon arriving in the Napa Valley to dine at Hog Island Oyster Company and buy wines, cheeses, desserts, chocolates, coffee, meats, fruits, ice cream, and vegetables. A visitor from San Jose, California, compares the atmosphere to a small Italian town, with markets displaying fresh meat and fresh cheese and tables for the restaurants, and recommends spending about an hour exploring it. Another visitor from San Jose, California, mentions having bought groceries, clothes, spirits, and books, and having a picnic on the grassy hill by the river, highlighting the lively Saturday night atmosphere.

Location and contact

610 & 644 First Street, Napa, California 94559 · Hours: Every day from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.