Napa Valley Wine Country Dining

Dinner in Calistoga Lunch & Dinner Breakfast & Brunch Top Restaurants

Napa Valley has become known as one of the most exciting culinary destinations in the world. Besides the plethora of famous Napa Valley wineries, Napa is known for as the headquarters for Culinary Institute of America and its highly rated restaurants in Napa Valley. Top chefs such as Alice Waters and Hubert Keller began the booming Napa Valley restaurant scene. You can also get a taste from top chefs in training at the Culinary Institute of America campus in Napa. After an exciting day of touring wineries and vineyards, experience delicious world-class cuisine at some of Napa Valley’s favorite restaurants.

Napa Valley Dining.

Enjoy a variety of Napa Valley’s local flavor and ambience. Whether it’s a casual pizza night in Calistoga or world-class French cuisine in Yountville, Napa Valley has a wide selection of restaurants and cuisines to satisfy every craving. The nearby Napa Valley favorite restaurants below are a great place to start.

Dinner in Calistoga

• JoLe (http://jolerestaurant.com/).

  A clear fan favorite in Calistoga these days offering unbelievably tasty small plates.

• Bar Vino (http://www.bar-vino.com/).

  Simple Italian food with a cool, laid-back vibe. Spaghetti and meatballs are unreal!

• Brannan’s Grill (http://www.brannansgrill.com/).

  Long-time Calistoga favorite. Great dinning room atmosphere with a full bar to boot.

• Calistoga Inn Restaurant and Brewery (http://www.calistogainn.com/restaurant.html).

  Outdoor patio featuring live jazz guitar on warm summer evenings. Also home to the Napa Valley Brewing Company and Wednesday evening amateur nights.

• Flat Iron Grill (http://www.flatirongrill.com/).

  All-American comfort food for healthy appetites. [Top]

Lunch & Dinner in Calistoga

• Solbar (http://www.solbarnv.com).

  Part of the Solage Resort. Trendy. Incredible outdoor lounge-type seating. Ideal for lunch or dinner when weather permits.

• Pacifico Restaurant.

  Unbeatable happy hour in both price and offering. 4:30PM to 6:30PM M-F.

• Buster’s BBQ (http://www.busterssouthernbbq.com/).

  Popular no frills roadside eatery serving best BBQ in the valley. The BBQ sauce is to die for. It’s hot, so approach with caution.

• Palisades Deli Café.

  Delicious lunchtime spot offering a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, soups, Mexican dishes, and deli favorites such as quiches, crab cakes, and a variety of cold salads. [Top]

Breakfast & Brunch in Calistoga

• Café Sarafornia.

  A no-nonsense Calistoga small town café. A favorite with the locals offering breakfast and brunch. Tends to fill up quickly, so be prepared to wait especially on summer weekend mornings.

• Calistoga Roastery.

  Fun and quirky coffee shop offering simple, but quality foods until 3pm daily. You’ll find it the complete opposite of a Starbucks… sometimes slow service, but with soul. [Top]

Napa Valley Top Restaurants

• Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant, St. Helena (http://www.ciachef.edu/restaurants/wsgr/).

  Culinary treat. Dazzling restaurant space offering a view of chefs at work from all angles.

• Bouchon Bistro, Yountville (http://www.bouchonbistro.com/).

  More affordable French bistro food from the French Laundry’s top chef Hubert Keller in a casual, social, and relaxed atmosphere.

• Taylor’s Automatic Refresher, St. Helena (http://www.taylorsrefresher.com/).

  Much more than burger heaven, though the lines can be long and intimidating. Hint; Check out their menu online, phone in your order, proceed direct to pickup window.

• Cook, St. Helena.

  Cozy up to fabulous Italian food at this Napa Valley neighborhood secret. Reservations are a must, as is the gnocchi!

• Tra Vigne Pizzeria, St. Helena (http://www.travignerestaurant.com/pizzaria.htm).

  Authentic & delicious neopolitan pizzas cooked in handmade brick oven. Easy on the budget, kid-friendly, and no corkage fee!

• Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, St. Helena (http://www.cindysbackstreetkitchen.com/).

  Casual California cuisine served from the heart. [Top]