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Ad 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...
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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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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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Bouchon
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-...
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French 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...
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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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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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Press
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...
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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Beyond…
Consider combining your trip with one of these destinations.
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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...
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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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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...