Recommended Napa Valley and the Surrounding Area Restaurants

Along with world-class wines, Napa Valley is also known for world-class dining. From wine bars to bistros - here are several we recommend.

Restaurants We Recommend
(Sorted alphabetically by town)

Napa
Angele - Enjoy the fabulous French Country cuisine on their riverside patio in the heart of the Historic Hatt Mill & Market..
Bounty Hunter – Rare wine and provisions as well as a lively wine bar, complete with unique flights of wine, Guinness on tap and great small plates and BBQ.
Coles Chop House – This elegant restaurant and bar has been rated the best steak house in all of Northern California by Wine Spectator Magazine.
Celadon – Sample the cuisine they call Global Comfort Food, either on the patio beside the open fire or tucked into an intimate corner in the restaurant.
Elements – Small plates with Mediterranean influence and a fabulous wine list that offers a plethora of wines by the glass.
Farm – An elegant and exciting culinary experience with wines from our neighborhood and from around the world.
Pizzeria Azzurro – Contemporary setting with amazing thin gourmet pizzas, creative pastas and seasonal salads.
Restaurant Cuvee - The food reflects the wine country theme with comfort foods that are the perfect accompaniment to the extensive wine list.
Ubuntu – Features a delicious menu of daily-harvested food, with a focus on farm-fresh produce, much of it from their own biodynamic gardens. Strictly vegetarian.
Zuzu - Indulge yourself in the eclectic delights of this fabulous Spanish Tapas restaurant.

Yountville
Ad Hoc - Offers a 4 course family style menu that changes each day accompanied by a small, accessible wine list in a casual setting reminiscent of home.
Domain Chandon - This breathtaking property is home to decadent French cuisine and wonderful sparkling wine, perfect to toast the evening with.
Bistro Jeanty – A uniquely stylish and casual French Bistro.
Bouchon – Fabulous oysters and contemporary French cuisine served in an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere.
French Laundry – Thomas Keller’s world-renowned French cuisine served in incomparable elegance. (Note: Reservations must be made two months, to the day, in advance. Call at 10am sharp and be patient - keep calling as the line is always busy.)
Hurley's - Relish this creative menu of Wine Country cuisine in a casual and contemporary atmosphere, set in the heart of this enchanting town.
Redd - An architecturally modern setting creating regionally inspired seasonal cuisine with ethnic influences.

Oakville
Brix – Californian cuisine with an Asian twist in a beautiful vineyard setting whether indoors or out.
Mustards – Seasonal Wine Country classics are served at this well-known fun and lively restaurant.

Rutherford
Auberge du Soleil – Placed majestically on the side of Rutherford Hill, this French/Mediterranean restaurant offers the best view in the valley along with its artisan fare and elegant ambience.
Rutherford Grill – Lively and casual bar and restaurant, grilled foods at their best.

St. Helena
Martini House – A seasonal menu of Wine Country eclectic cuisine served either in their breath taking flower garden or in the main house reminiscent of a winery cellar room.
Tra Vigne – World-renowned modern Italian cuisine perfectly accented by a lively and upscale setting.
Wine Spectator Greystone – The Culinary Institute of America has its very own restaurant where you can sample the Daily Temptations created by student chefs and indulge in food that truly deserves the name “fine dining.”

Calistoga
Solebar –Taste bistro fare with true Napa Valley flair. Enjoy seasonal menus that reflect the sensuous synergy of indulgence and wellness.
JoLe – "Farm to Table" – all organic wine country cuisine in a beautiful intimate setting.