Looking for a great restaurant in Napa
Jan 28th, 2003, 08:36 AM
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Another vote for Bouchon. We have liked Terra in St Helena as well. I think it's gotten some mixed reviews of late but you whould check out rants and raves. One note about Tra Vigne..it's relatively casual and pretty noisy. It's not anything like French Laundry
in atmosphere. Anyone out there eaten at Le Toque? (this might be a place however I don't know about it first hand)
in atmosphere. Anyone out there eaten at Le Toque? (this might be a place however I don't know about it first hand)
Jan 29th, 2003, 08:15 PM
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Check out napavalley.com and fodors.com/miniguides--great recommendations for restaurants. We love Napa Valley Grille and Auberge Du Soleil for special occasions. So many good restaurants, so little time in the Napa Valley. Agree with others about Tra Vigne. There was a recent article in Wine Spectator about downtown Napa restaurants that looked good. Bon Appetit!
Jan 30th, 2003, 01:40 AM
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One of my favorite meals was at Tra Vigne. I also would vote for Domaine Chandon. Tra Vigne is bistro like and nothing like French Laundry which is a shrine for food. Chandon is highly romantic and has stunning gardens.
Feb 18th, 2003, 01:57 PM
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All great suggestions. For a special occassion I probably wouldn't go to Mustards, although excellent for a casual evening. Tra Vigne and Terra are good spots for intimate specials occassions. Something you may not know is most restaurants will allow you to bring you own bottle of wine and charge a corkage fee (around $15). It makes it a little more special when you discover a nice wine and then enjoy it at dinner that night.
Feb 18th, 2003, 02:46 PM
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Agree with a couple of the other posters, since the French Laundry is not available, the next very best place to have a special occasion dinner is Domaine Chandon. While some of the other places mentioned have great food, they really don't have the atmosphere for a special occasion or are just plain noisy as opposed to intimate.
Feb 21st, 2003, 08:27 AM
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Make sure to check with Auberge as it was closed for renovation a couple weeks ago when we went up there. Thanks to this board we found the Martini House which we fell in love with! The lights at night, the food, the fireplace(s) the bar, the service..all wonderful!
Feb 21st, 2003, 08:37 AM
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For a special occasion, I'd recommend Terra or Martini House. Mustards and Tra Vigne are both quite casual; I'd choose Mustards, as I think Tra Vigne is slipping. Several friends really love Roux, as well, and put it above Terra. I don't think the food at Auberge du Soleil is especially good, but there is no more perfect place than the deck there for having a glass of wine and watching the sun set before your dinner elsewhere.
For a casual and terrific lunch, you can't do better than Cafe Lucy in the city of Napa.
For a casual and terrific lunch, you can't do better than Cafe Lucy in the city of Napa.
