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Addendum
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...
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Angèle
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...
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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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Gott’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.
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Kitchen 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....
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Market
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...
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Oenotri
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.
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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...
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Sweetie 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...
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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Los Angeles
Los Angeles has always been a crucible for new ideas in the arts, design and lifestyle, and with one third of California’s population living in the metropolitan area’s 4,850 square miles (and speaking 220 languages, from Khmer to Russian), this...
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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...
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Sonoma
Napa’s more low-key sister valley, Sonoma, is a haven for fantastic wines, memorable boutique hotels and acclaimed restaurants. The county encompasses a number of wine-producing valleys, including the Russian River, Alexander, Dry Creek and Sonoma valleys, and thanks to its...