Napa Valley Restaurant Information
Frequently Asked Questions • Suggested Lodging • Suggested Wineries • Suggested Dining
If you have your heart set on eating at some of these restaurants, advance reservations are a must, as many will be full far in advance, even on weeknights. Should you find yourself in the Valley without a reservation, several of the restaurants listed below have options for eating at the bar, which can work very well for a single or couple. There are also many other wonderful local restaurants where you may find openings without making reservations so far in advance. Or try asking for a reservation either earlier or later than the most popular times.
Yountville
Yountville has become the “gastronomic” capital of the Valley in recent years and is home to many of the Wine Country’s best known restaurants.
Bistro Jeanty
707-944-0103
Owned and run by Philippe Jeanty, former Executive Chef of Domaine Chandon Winery’s famous restaurant.
Classic French bistro cuisine; popular with locals and visitors alike. Lunch and Dinner.
Bouchon
707-944-8037
French bistro cuisine under the supervision of Keller brothers, Joseph and Thomas.
Incredible interior by famous restaurant designer Adam Tihany.
Brix
707-944-2749
Pacific Rim cuisine with a Wine Country flavor. Private room for groups. Excellent wine
shop on premises.
Domaine Chandon
707-944-8844
This French owned winery has built a reputation over 25 years for the quality
of its sparkling wines and its restaurant which offers elegant and sophisticated dining at lunch and dinner. Outdoor
dining weather permitting. Very special.
French Laundry
707-944-2380
Arguably the hardest reservation to get in Northern California and beyond. Reservations accepted 2 months out
only. Prix fixe multi-course meals that have received acclaim throughout the world. Thomas Keller is the owner and
Executive Chef.
Mustard’s Grille
707-944-2424
One of the early California cuisine restaurants in the Valley; lively and popular dining spot for 20 years.
Hurley’s
707 944-2345
Bob Hurley brings his experiences from Domaine Chandon and Napa Valley Grille to
this latest addition to the Yountville restaurant scene. Getting great reviews!
Redd Restaurant
707-944-2222
Contemporary American and California cuisine. Newcomer to Yountville a
few years ago.
Ad Hoc Restaurant
707-944-2487
Thomas Keller’s restaurant that you CAN get into. Casual cuisine and
setting.
St. Helena, Rutherford and Napa
Auberge du Soleil
707-963-1211 (Rutherford)
Spectacular setting in the eastern hills overlooking the Valley. Great choice for alfresco lunch or pre-dinner sunset
cocktail on the deck. Or try eating in the beautiful bar where food is served 11 AM - 11 PM.
Bistro Don Giovanni
707-224-3300 (North Napa) – lively; popular with locals. Outdoor seating available.
Celadon - 254-9690 - Located in the historic Hatt Building on the Napa River; Wine Country-Asian cuisine.
Culinary Institute of America/Wine Spectator Restaurant
707-967-1010 (St. Helena)
The West Coast branch of New York State’s famous CIA features an on-site restaurant in the magnificent stone
building of the former Greystone Cellars/Christian Brothers Winery.
La Toque
707-963-9770 (Rutherford)
We hear excellent comments about this haute cuisine restaurant, and have
had the same experience ourselves. Prix fixe menu; very expensive. Excellent alternative to the French Laundry if
you missed making your reservation there 60 days out. Will be moving from its Rutherford location to Napa in the
near future.
The Restaurant at Meadowood
707-963-3646
The chef here was just named one of the top new young chefs in the Bay Area. Lovely setting.
Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen
707-963-1200 (St. Helena)
Recent revival of a famous Napa Valley restaurant by
well-known chef Cindy Pawlcyn who founded Mustard’s and Tra Vigne. Classical regional dishes.
Terra
707-963-8931 (St. Helena)
French and Italian cuisine with a Japanese influence as the chef is Japanese; best known for their seafood dishes, and
unusual preparations of squab and quail. Superb cuisine.
Tra Vigne
707-963-4444 (St. Helena) - Wonderful setting and terrific northern Italian cuisine. Casual and lively
dining experience; outdoor seating option.
Martini House
707-963-2233 (St. Helena)
Lovely setting, excellent cuisine, indoor and outdoor seating, good
for larger parties (i.e, 6-8 people).
Ubuntu
(707) 251-5656 (Napa)
New restaurant in Napa City getting lots of good reviews. Organic, vegetarian.