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Auberge 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...
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Bistro 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...
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Bottega
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...
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Evangeline
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...
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Goose 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...
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Long 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...
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Lucy 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...
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Mustards 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...
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Solbar
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...
Napa Valley

The culinary focus in Napa Valley is on cooking with local produce and drawing out fresh flavors, so even the largest portions feel light. If you’re not in the mood for a formal dining room experience, take a seat at the bar for a delicious and relaxed meal. For the most part, the dress code is casual, and the service is very friendly. You’ll discover that the wine lists are just as important as the menus, and there’s an abundance of remarkable bottles to choose from. For an abbreviated list of restaurants, read Top Tables Napa Valley.
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Consider combining your trip with one of these destinations.
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Santa Barbara
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San Francisco
The oldest metropolis in California, the City by the Bay beckons travelers with its legacy of bohemias past and its promise of the high-tech future. Everyone here seems to be working on something to better the world—whether it’s sustainable farm...
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Carmel and Monterey
Thanks to a host of activities, stunning landscapes and gorgeous resorts, the area surrounding the Pacific Coast’s Carmel is a wonderful destination that offers activities for all age groups. The oceanfront stretch of road along the dramatic Big Sur coastline...