Restaurants in napa valley
 

Three couples will be in Napa for 3 nights in July. We are all in our 50s. We would like suggestions for restaurants.

Here is a wish list:
entrees in the 20s
quiet enough so we can hear each other but don't want to hear a pin drop either
not a chain restaurant
cuisines: American/French/Italian

We would also like to experience having lunch or dinner at a restaurant that has a beautiful view of the vinyards.

I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

The Napa Valley is almost 30 miles long and has four major communities. It would help to know where you are staying so as to give recommendations for restaurants that will be close by.

Vineyard views are kind of rare, surprisingly, at restaurants. One that comes to mind with "entrees in the 20s" would be Brix near Yountville. It's a great spot for lunch and is centrally located. The views from the rear of the restaurant are lovely.

Another option for non-stop vineyard views is the Wine Train:

http://winetrain.com/

We liked this restaurant in St Helena
http://www.travignerestaurant.com/tv.html

Yountville has the best food choices. My fav for the money is Bottega and most of the time Michael Chiarello is there and accessible to the guests.

Bistro Don Giovanni is a lovely italian restaurant with delicious food and great views. http://www.bistrodongiovanni.com/

Also Bottega is wonderful. Lunch might be quieter and you can sit outside too. Great spot and wonderful food in Yountville. http://www.botteganapavalley.com/index.html

Don't recall how good the views were, but DW and I liked the restaurant attached to Domaine Chandon in Yountville.

Recently went to Bottega and loved it loved it loved it.
http://www.botteganapavalley.com/index.html

We will be staying in Napa . Thank you all for your recommendations. they all seem perfect.

In the city of Napa, I would suggest Celadon. The food is wonderful, service is great, and you can actually enjoy conversation. We prefer sitting in the outdoor courtyard,

Another vote for Celadon and Bistro Don Giovanni

thank you for your wonderful suggestions. will definitely give them a try. you all make my traveling so much easier!

We had a lovely meal at Etoile in Yountville last summer.
cheers,
CC

Did you decide on where you were staying? There is no reason to be driving any distance for dining. There are excellent places to eat in all the towns.

Oenotri in Napa for Italian; Bouchon in Yountville for French. Also, add another vote for Bistro Don Giovanni.

I would avoid the wine train, it's an overpriced tourist trap. They actually have murder mystery and sing-along theme meals, if that doesn't sound horrible I don't know what does.

We will be staying in Napa. Since we are staying 3 nights and we are 3 couples, each couple will choose a restaurant. I booked Don Giovanni for the first night. I'll send all your other suggestions to my friends so they can benefit from your advice. Thanks again!

Our resort is called Meritage. Last time I was there I stayed in an inn in Sonoma. Really enjoyed that. Hope I like Napa side as well.