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Read MoreAd Hoc
Conceived by chef Thomas Keller, this restaurant in Yountville is a great way to sample Keller’s cuisine if you cannot get reservations to the French Laundry. The daily-changing menu focuses on American comfort food and is a four-course, fixed-price. It’s...
Read MoreAddendum
Thomas Keller has added an even more casual eatery to the Yountville culinary scene. Addendum, a little wooden house behind Ad Hoc, serves up barbecue fare and unbelievable buttermilk fried chicken, but only at lunchtime Thursday through Saturday. You can...
Read MoreAngèle
From the Rouas family, creators of the exceptional Auberge du Soleil, comes this warm and wood-lined take on a refined French brasserie. The space is a refurbished boathouse with high, vaulted wood beams and views overlooking the Napa River. The staff...
Read MoreAuberge du Soleil
A meal at one of Napa Valley’s most luxe property is a splurge, but the gorgeous setting overlooking the valley and the beautifully prepared cuisine make it worthwhile. The menu focuses on regional and seasonal ingredients, and the combinations are...
Read MoreBistro Don Giovanni
This Tuscan-style, couple-run establishment is a favorite for locals as well as tourists who may seek alternatives to Napa’s heavy emphasis on French and California cuisine. Sit on the terrace overlooking a stretch of vineyards below and catch ambient whiffs...
Read MoreBottega
Reservations are hard to secure at celeb chef Michael Chiarello's Bottega, but locals and visitors agree that this elegant Italian eatery is well worth the effort. Much of the menu is farm-to-table, and dining on the terrace is wonderful in...
Read MoreBouchon
From French Laundry chef extraordinaire Thomas Keller comes another precious culinary destination, this one only a few blocks away in Yountville. Heavier on ambiance and drawing a more casual, late-night clientele, Bouchon bistro is a jewel box affair. The red-...
Read MoreBouchon Bakery
Open every day at 7:00 am, the Bakery adjacent to Thomas Keller’s late-night Bouchon bistro is a great place to pick up pastries and coffee in the morning. On Saturdays and Sundays, go for glazed and fruit-filled doughnuts inspired by...
Read MoreCook
Cook is a favorite spot with locals for chef Jude Wilmoth’s Italian-inspired menu. The St. Helena native, who formerly worked at Tra Vigne and Pere Jeanty in Yountville, makes memorable eggplant parmigiana, BLTs and pastas.
Read MoreEvangeline
Enjoy well-prepared French Bistro fare, with a hint of New Orleans, outdoors on Evangeline’s inviting terraced garden. Chefs Brandon Sharp, executive chef of Solbar in the Solage Calistoga, and Gustavo Rios bring a deft touch to uncomplicated classic dishes. Craft...
Read MoreFrench Laundry
Considered by many to be the best restaurant in the country, the French Laundry was awarded three Michelin stars in 2007 and has kept them ever since. A meal here is more of a sensory experience, akin to going to...
Read MoreGoose and Gander
Seasonally driven, rustic American classics are the specialty at Goose & Gander. The chefs celebrate Napa Valley’s agricultural bounty with such dishes as artichoke risotto and duck confit, plus a great selection of bar bites and charcuterie. With a cozy pub ambiance...
Read MoreGott’s Roadside
This classic roadside restaurant, which looks like a drive-in diner from the 1950s, is where you’ll find the perfect all-natural burger and fries, plus velvety espresso-bean milkshakes. There’s a location in the Oxbow Market as well.
Read MoreKitchen Door
This relaxed, family-friendly restaurant at Oxbow Market has long communal tables and holiday lights draped along the ceilings. Ordering at the counter from the eclectic menu can be off-putting, but the cuisine is of the level you’d expect in wine country....
Photo by Sarah GirnerRead MoreLong Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead
Long Meadow Ranch, one of Napa’s most respected wineries, owned by the Hall family, has long been committed to organic farming. But because of its out-of-the-way location high in the Mayacamas Mountains, aficionados could visit only by appointment—until the Halls...
Read MoreLucy Restaurant & Bar
From the street the buildings of this eco-hotel look like the kind of hard-edged construction featured in Dwell magazine, not exactly conducive to cozy meals. But once you step through the entrance, made of stone and reclaimed wood, and find...
Read MoreMarket
Using high-quality food from local organic farms, Market creates seasonal American classics that are simple yet delicious. The dinner menu is made up of several sections, such as 'Farmer's Market' and 'American Classics,' and standout dishes include the prosciutto salad, baby...
Read MoreMorimoto Napa
The Iron Chef’s first foray into Napa opened in 2010 and was hailed as one of the first additions to transform Downtown Napa into its own bona fide destination. The large dining room is airy and sleek, the menu features...
Read MoreMustards Grill
Since Mustard Grill’s inception a quarter century ago, Cindy Pawlcyn has captured the heart of casual, refined diners. Pawlcyn’s menu depends on the two acres of farmed gardens that surround it, but Chef takes green thinking further. Her garden is...
Read MoreOenotri
This casual Italian eatery in Napa has excellent pizzas and pastas as well as a seasonally driven menu that changes daily. Locals love the reasonably priced menu and neighborhood vibe.
Read MorePress
The beautiful farmhouse setting at Press is matched by the outstanding food it produces—using high quality, seasonal produce and the highest cuts of meat available, this chophouse is sure to tantalize guests. The restaurant also offers a curated selection of...
Read MoreSolbar
Solbar is the restaurant at Solage, a serene spa resort in the Calistoga hills where guests come to cleanse the body and spirit. Yet Solbar is also a restaurant where diners come to satisfy their appetites. Chef Brandon Sharp, who...
Read MoreSweetie Pies
This restored bakery is a great place to hang out in the morning. True to its name, the store is piled with cupcakes, pastries and other sugary confections. With Napa’s robust wedding industry, it’s also a choice spot for wedding...
Read MoreThe Model Bakery
Locals might gravitate to The Model Bakery for breakfast dishes and delicious gelato, but its their English muffins that were listed on Oprah's Favorite Things list in 2017. The nearly 90-year-old bakery has two locations, one with indoor seating (St....
Courtesy The Restaurant at MeadowoodRead MoreThe Restaurant at Meadowood
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