Napa Valley’s best restaurants

This vintner heaven is also a foodie haven. We’ve rounded up Napa Valley’s 10 best restaurants to book right now.

Unlike some lesser-known wine regions, Napa Valley’s vino is revered. If you’re here, chances are you’re an oenophile. But this world-class vintner heaven is also a foodie haven. While long-standing establishments such as Mustard’s Grill, Bistro Jeanty, and Bottega have helped Napa Valley establish this reputation, we’ve rounded up its 10 best restaurants to book right now below. So, leave your wine gadgets at home, and tuck in. 

La Toque, Napa

Best for: seasonal truffle tastings. 

Nestled in downtown Napa’s Westin Verasa hotel is chef Ken Frank’s acclaimed fine dining establishment since 2008. This spot blends French technique with seasonal local ingredients and has earned a Michelin Star 14 times. The elegant dining room features an open kitchen, leathertopped tables, fireplace, and glassedin terrace. Go all in with the ninecourse chef’s tasting menu paired with wines from a 2,300 bottle list (honored with Wine Spectator’s Grand Award). 

The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford

Best for: terrace dining with vista views.

Located inside the Auberge du Soleil on a hillside olive grove that blends South of France charm with low-key California sophistication, The Restaurant has been awarded a Michelin Star for 17 consecutive years, and the new six-course tasting menu with pairings from the 15,000-bottle wine cellar should keep the accolades coming. Top off the experience with a glass of bubbles from the tableside Champagne cart. 

The French Laundry, Yountville

Best for: a bucket list culinary experience.

Whether you’re a fan of ‘Kellerville’ (a nickname bestowed on Yountville due to the restaurants by award-winning chef Thomas Keller) or not, no trip to this tiny town would be complete without a fine dining experience at this three-Michelin-starred temple. Expect two nine-course set menus, featuring ingredients sourced from the restaurant’s own gardens. Every detail is meticulously planned – from the plating to the wine pairings. 

Bouchon Bistro, Yountville

Best for: one of the world’s best roast chickens. 

Bouchon Bistro is a good back-up for when you want something more casual than The French Laundry (just down the street) – or you missed out on making a booking. The classic bistro fare features a leg of lamb, trout amandine, raw bar staples, and one of the world’s best roast chickens – all served in a lively Parisian-inspired setting with red velvet booths, marble tables, and a zinc bar. 

Slanted Door, Napa

Best for: elevated Vietnamese food. 

From a hole-in-the-wall in the city to this wine country location, the late celebrated Vietnamese chef Charles Phan’s San Fran legacy lives on in Napa. Expect a modern, sleek design with a large bar area (where you can order the full menu) and an art-filled room with tables for larger groups. Order the shaking beef, roasted dry-aged white Peking duck, or cellophane noodles. 

Hog Island Oyster Co., Napa

Best for: a happy hour to start your night.

Oxbow Market is a large indoor European-style market with several restaurants, wine bars, and shops. The anchor of the offerings is Hog Island Oyster Co., known for sustainably farmed bivalves from Tomales Bay. Expect a few tables and counter seating where you can see a shucking show with fresh shellfish daily, like oysters, clam chowder, and steamed mussels paired with local wines, champagne, and craft beer.

The Wine Train, Napa

Best for: lovers of luxury train travel. 

This is the closest thing the US has to a Belmond/Orient Express (some of the world’s most beautiful train journeys) experience. It’s a fine dining restaurant on rails – a high tea or four-course lunch with wine pairings in a historic 1920s car. Cruise up to St. Helena, past legendary wineries such as Opus One and Charles Krug (where you'll stop for a tour and tasting). On board, expect dishes like grilled tenderloin or cider-glazed salmon.

PRESS Restaurant, St Helena

Best for: an extensive (and old) wine list.

This Michelin-starred gem was established in 2005 by the late Leslie Rudd, who was inspired by a leisurely lunch at the Parisian mainstay Chez L’Ami Louis. Today, it holds one of the area’s largest wine collections, with over 10,000 bottles dating back to the 1950s, which you can sip by the fire and antique green clock. Led by chef Philip Tessier, the seasonal tasting menus might include a caviar pretzel or Alaskan halibut with Dungeness crab. 

The Charter Oak, St Helena

Best for: casual farm-fresh dining. 

Formerly of three-Michelin-starred The Restaurant at Meadowood, chef  Christopher Kostow can now be found at this rustic, family-style spot housed in a historic brick building centered around a massive woodfired hearth. Produce from the restaurant’s farm plays a main role here – from squash blossoms stuffed with chicken to grilled Koji eggplant with pickled peppers and almonds. Dine under soaring ceilings, near a firelit patio, or on the communal tables. 

Morimoto, Napa

Best for: spotting an Iron Chef in the flesh. 

This one’s for Iron Chef fans. Helmed by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, his namesake eatery serves Japanese fare on the Napa River. The entrance includes a retail environment with accessories reflecting the chef’s lifestyle, including sake and Japanese prefectures. While you can engage in theatrical sashimi served in the shape of a rose, newer menu items include the dry-aged salmon with yuzu butter and asparagus – currently a top seller. 

This story was written and published by Quintessentially on 31 July 2025, the World’s Leading Lifestyle Management Service, and is republished with kind permission.