Napa and Sonoma Restaurants
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1. Alexis Baking Company and Café
$ | | AmericanVisitors instantly take to this endearing spot for coffee and pastries, full breakfasts (served all day), and lunches with sandwiches served...
Visitors instantly take to this endearing spot for coffee and pastries, full breakfasts (served all day), and lunches with sandwiches served on homemade potato buns. The namesake owner, who opened her bakery in 1985, sets the tone—the scones, blueberry muffins, lemon-ricotta pancakes, egg sandwiches, and other menu items are prepared with care and offered in bonhomie.
1517 3rd St., Napa, California, 94559, USA707-258–1827Known For
- Homemade soups
- Homespun vibe
- Breakfast until 3 daily except Sunday (until 2)
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2. Barndiva
$$$$ | | AmericanMusic plays quietly in the background while servers carry inventive seasonal cocktails at this restaurant that abandons the homey vibe of many...
Music plays quietly in the background while servers carry inventive seasonal cocktails at this restaurant that abandons the homey vibe of many Wine Country spots in favor of a more urban feel. Make a light meal out of yellowtail tuna crudo or homemade linguine, or settle in for the evening with pan-seared day scallops or a grass-fed strip loin.
231 Center St., Healdsburg, California, 95448, USA707-431–0100Known For
- Cool cocktails
- Stylish cuisine
- Open-air patio
- Good cocktails
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3. Bistro Don Giovanni
$$$ | | ItalianAfter a brief absence, longtime executive chef Scott Warner returned to this Cal-Italian bistro with a new title: chef partner with beloved...
After a brief absence, longtime executive chef Scott Warner returned to this Cal-Italian bistro with a new title: chef partner with beloved proprietor Giovanni Scala, who opened the boisterous roadhouse in the mid-1990s. Regulars still favor the fritto misto (deep-fried calamari, onions, fennel, and rock shrimp), spinach ravioli with lemon-cream or tomato sauce, slow-braised lamb shank, and wood-fired pizzas.
4110 Howard La., Napa, California, 94558, USA707-224–3300Known For
- Robust cuisine
- Patio and lawn dining in good weather
- Patio and garden dining
- Specialty cocktails and aperitifs
- Many wines by the glass
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4. Bistro Jeanty
$$$ | | FrenchEscargots, cassoulet, steak au poivre (pepper steak), and other French classics are prepared with the utmost precision inside this tan-brick...
Escargots, cassoulet, steak au poivre (pepper steak), and other French classics are prepared with the utmost precision inside this tan-brick country bistro whose flower-filled window boxes, extra-wide shutters, and red-and-white-striped awning hint at the Old World flair and joie de vivre that infuse the place. Regulars often start with the rich tomato soup in a flaky puff pastry before proceeding to sole meunière or coq au vin, completing the French sojourn with a lemon meringue tart or other authentic dessert.
6510 Washington St., Yountville, California, 94599, USA707-944–0103Known For
- Traditional preparations
- Oh-so-French ambience
- Oh-so-French atmosphere
- Patio seating
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5. Bollywood Bar & Clay Oven
$$ | | IndianAlthough its cinematic name conjures images of glitz and excess, this exposed-brick downtown Santa Rosa restaurant surprises patrons with subtly...
Although its cinematic name conjures images of glitz and excess, this exposed-brick downtown Santa Rosa restaurant surprises patrons with subtly spiced dishes and artisanal cocktails so attuned to the cuisine you might opt for a different one with each course instead of wine or beer. The wide-ranging menu includes everything from steamed green millet stuffed with tiny beet cubes to pork-belly vindaloo and other voluptuous curries.
535 4th St., Santa Rosa, California, 95401, USA707-535–0700Known For
- Clay-oven entrées and naan
- Family-style tasting menu
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
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6. boon eat+drink
$$ | | Modern AmericanA casual storefront restaurant on Guerneville's main drag, boon eat+drink has a menu built around salads, smallish shareable plates, and entrées...
A casual storefront restaurant on Guerneville's main drag, boon eat+drink has a menu built around salads, smallish shareable plates, and entrées that might include a vegan bowl, chili-braised pork shoulder, and local cod with beluga lentils. Like many of chef-owner Crista Luedtke's dishes, the signature polenta lasagna—creamy ricotta salata cheese and polenta served on greens sautéed in garlic, all of it floating upon a spicy marinara sauce—deviates significantly from the lasagna norm but succeeds on its own merits.
16248 Main St., Guerneville, California, 95446, USA707-869–0780Known For
- Adventurous culinary sensibility
- All wines from Russian River Valley
- Sonoma County wine selection
- Local organic ingredients
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7. Bouchon Bakery
$ | | BakeryTo satisfy that craving you didn't know you had—but soon will—for macarons, stock up on hazelnut, pistachio, chocolate-dipped raspberry, and...
To satisfy that craving you didn't know you had—but soon will—for macarons, stock up on hazelnut, pistachio, chocolate-dipped raspberry, and several other flavors at this bakery associated with the Thomas Keller restaurant of the same name. The brownies, pastries, and other baked goods are equally alluring. Known for: textbook golden-brown croissants; well-made espresso drinks; lemon and other tarts.
6528 Washington St., at Yount St., Yountville, California, 94599, USA707-944–2253 -
8. Bouchon Bistro
$$$ | | FrenchThe team that created The French Laundry is also behind this place, where everything—the zinc-topped bar, antique sconces, suave waitstaff,...
The team that created The French Laundry is also behind this place, where everything—the zinc-topped bar, antique sconces, suave waitstaff, and traditional French onion soup—could have come straight from a Parisian bistro. Pan-seared rib eye with béarnaise and mussels steamed with white wine, saffron, and Dijon mustard—both served with crispy, addictive fries—are among the perfectly executed entrées.
6534 Washington St., Yountville, California, 94599, USA707-944–8037Known For
- Bistro classics
- Rabbit and salmon rillettes
- Raw bar
- Bouchon Bakery next door
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9. Cafe La Haye
$$$ | | AmericanIn a postage-stamp-size open kitchen (the dining room, its white walls adorned with contemporary art, is nearly as compact), chef Jeffrey Lloyd...
In a postage-stamp-size open kitchen (the dining room, its white walls adorned with contemporary art, is nearly as compact), chef Jeffrey Lloyd turns out understated, sophisticated fare emphasizing seasonably available local ingredients. Chicken, beef, pasta, and fish get deluxe treatment without fuss or fanfare—the daily risotto special is always good.
140 E. Napa St., Sonoma, California, 95476, USA707-935–5994Known For
- Napa-Sonoma wine list with clever French complements
- Signature butterscotch pudding dessert
- Owner Saul Gropman on hand to greet diners
- Napa-Sonoma wine list with French complements
Restaurant Details
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10. Catelli's
$$ | | ItalianCookbook author and Iron Chef judge Domenica Catelli teamed up with her brother Nicholas to revive their family's American-Italian restaurant...
Cookbook author and Iron Chef judge Domenica Catelli teamed up with her brother Nicholas to revive their family's American-Italian restaurant, a Geyserville fixture. Contemporary abstracts, reclaimed-wood furnishings, and muted gray and chocolate-brown walls signal the changing times, but you'll find good-lovin' echoes of traditional cuisine in the sturdy meat sauce that accompanies the signature lasagna dish's paper-thin noodles and ricotta-and-herb-cheese filling.
21047 Geyserville Ave., at Hwy. 128, Geyserville, California, 95441, USA707-857–3471Known For
- Three-meat ravioli and other pastas
- Festive back patio
- Organic gardens
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
11. Central Market
$$ | | Modern AmericanA participant in the Slow Food movement, Central Market serves creative, upscale Cal-Mediterranean dishes—many of whose ingredients come from...
A participant in the Slow Food movement, Central Market serves creative, upscale Cal-Mediterranean dishes—many of whose ingredients come from the restaurant's organic farm—in a century-old building with an exposed brick wall and an open kitchen. The menu, which changes daily depending on chef Tony Najiola's inspiration and what's ripe and ready, might include smoked duck wings as a starter, a slow-roasted-beets salad, pizzas, stews, two or three pasta dishes, and wood-grilled fish and meat.
42 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, California, 94952, USA707-778–9900Known For
- Chef's tasting menus
- Superior wine list
- Historic setting
Restaurant Details
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12. Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen
$$ | | Modern AmericanAt her up-valley outpost, Cindy Pawlcyn serves variations on the comfort food she made popular at Mustards Grill, but spices things up with...
At her up-valley outpost, Cindy Pawlcyn serves variations on the comfort food she made popular at Mustards Grill, but spices things up with dishes influenced by Mexican, Central American, and occasionally Asian cuisines. Along with staples such as meat loaf with garlic mashed potatoes and beef and duck burgers served with impeccable fries, the menu might include a rabbit tostada or curried chicken salad.
1327 Railroad Ave., at Hunt St., 1 block east of Main St., St. Helena, California, 95476, USA707-963–1200Known For
- Warm pineapple upside-down cake
- Ethereal parfait
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13. Compline
$$$ | | Modern AmericanThe full name of this enterprise put together by master sommelier Matt Stamp and restaurant wine vet Ryan Stetins is Compline Wine Bar, Restaurant...
The full name of this enterprise put together by master sommelier Matt Stamp and restaurant wine vet Ryan Stetins is Compline Wine Bar, Restaurant, and Merchant, and indeed you can just sip wine or purchase it here. The place evolved into a hot spot, though, for its youthful vibe and eclectic small and large plates that might include shrimp lumpia (essentially a type of fried spring roll) and citrus-brined chicken but always the Compline burger, best enjoyed with duck-fat fries—and, per Stamp, champagne.
1300 1st St., Suite 312, Napa, California, 94558, USA707-492–8150Known For
- Youthful vibe
- By-the-glass wines
- Knowledgeable staff
- Upbeat vibe
- Pastas and vegetarian dishes
- By-the-glass wines
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14. Cook St. Helena
$$ | | ItalianA curved marble bar spotlit by contemporary art-glass pendants adds a touch of style to this downtown restaurant whose northern Italian cuisine...
A curved marble bar spotlit by contemporary art-glass pendants adds a touch of style to this downtown restaurant whose northern Italian cuisine pleases with understated sophistication. Mussels with house-made sausage in a spicy tomato broth, chopped salad with pancetta and pecorino, and the daily changing risotto are among the dishes regulars revere.
1310 Main St., St. Helena, California, 94574, USA707-963–7088Known For
- Top-quality ingredients
- Reasonably priced local and international wines
- Cook Tavern two doors down for beer, wine, and cocktail-friendly small plates
- Cook Tavern two doors down for pizza and small plates
- Intimate dining
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15. Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
$$$ | | Modern AmericanIn a high-ceilinged former barn with plenty of outside seating, Farmstead revolves around an open kitchen whose chefs prepare meals with grass...
In a high-ceilinged former barn with plenty of outside seating, Farmstead revolves around an open kitchen whose chefs prepare meals with grass-fed beef and lamb, fruits and vegetables, and eggs, olive oil, wine, honey, and other ingredients from nearby Long Meadow Ranch. Entrées might include wood-grilled trout with fennel, mushroom, onion, and bacon-mustard vinaigrette; caramelized beets with goat cheese; or a wood-grilled heritage pork chop with jalapeño grits.
738 Main St., St. Helena, California, 94574, USA707-963–4555Known For
- Tuesday fried-chicken night
- House-made charcuterie
- Seasonal cocktails
- On-site general store, café, and Long Meadow Wines tasting space
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16. Fern Bar
$$ | | Modern AmericanThe mixologists at this self-proclaimed "bar-focused restaurant" whip up "garden-to-glass" craft cocktails meant for pairing with neo-comfort...
The mixologists at this self-proclaimed "bar-focused restaurant" whip up "garden-to-glass" craft cocktails meant for pairing with neo-comfort food whose ingredients, especially the produce, are primarily cultivated in West Sonoma County. The menu divides the entrées between "veggie style" (falafel, posole, "umami bomb" mushrooms with shiitake ersatz cream and sticky rice) and "animal style" (fried chicken, noodles with cumin lamb, smash burgers)—so there's something for everyone, including vegans and those in search of gluten- and dairy-free sustenance.
The Barlow, 6780 Depot St., Suite 120, Sebastopol, California, 95472, USA707-861–9603Known For
- Creative artisanal cocktails
- Hip yet inviting 21st-century tavern feel
- Live-music lineup
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17. Girl & the Fig
$$ | | FrenchAt this hot spot for inventive French cooking inside the historic Sonoma Hotel bar, you can always find a dish with the signature figs on the...
At this hot spot for inventive French cooking inside the historic Sonoma Hotel bar, you can always find a dish with the signature figs on the menu, whether it's a fig-and-arugula salad or an aperitif blending sparkling wine with fig liqueur. Also look for duck confit, a burger with matchstick fries, and wild flounder meunière.
Sonoma Hotel, 110 W. Spain St., Sonoma, California, 95476, USA707-938–3634Known For
- Wine list emphasis on Rhône varietals
- Artisanal cheese platters
- Croques monsieurs and eggs Benedict at Sunday brunch
- Rhône-wines emphasis
- Croque monsieur and eggs Benedict at Sunday brunch
- Sunday brunch
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18. Glen Ellen Star
$$$ | | EclecticChef Ari Weiswasser honed his craft at The French Laundry, Daniel, and other bastions of culinary finesse, but at his Wine Country outpost he...
Chef Ari Weiswasser honed his craft at The French Laundry, Daniel, and other bastions of culinary finesse, but at his Wine Country outpost he prepares haute-rustic cuisine, much of it emerging from a wood-fired oven that burns a steady 600°F. Crisp-crusted, richly sauced Margherita and other pizzas thrive in the torrid heat, as do tender whole fish entrées and vegetables roasted in small iron skillets.
13648 Arnold Dr., Glen Ellen, California, 95442, USA707-343–1384Known For
- Kitchen-view counter for watching chefs cook
- Enclosed patio
- Weiswasser's sauces, emulsions, and spices
- Outdoor dining area
- Prix-fixe Wednesday "neighborhood night" menu with free corkage
Restaurant Details
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19. Gravenstein Grill
$$$ | | Modern AmericanTablecloths, cut flowers, and the soft glow of liquid paraffin candles and strings of lights overhead draw most diners to this casual-elegant...
Tablecloths, cut flowers, and the soft glow of liquid paraffin candles and strings of lights overhead draw most diners to this casual-elegant restaurant's expansive outdoor patio. Chef Bob Simontacchi relies on local sources for the organic, sustainable ingredients in vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore dishes like roasted beets with sweet potato and coconut-cream purée, bone-in pork chop with apples, wild-caught petrale sole, and a town-fave Sonoma-beef burger.
8050 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol, California, 95472, USA707-634–6142Known For
- Monday–Thursday prix-fixe menu
- Sonoma-centric wine list
- Weekend brunch's eggs Florentine, brioche French toast
- Patio atmosphere
- Artisanal wines, beers, and ciders
- Dessert and dessert-wine pairings
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20. Guiso Latin Fusion
$$$ | | Latin AmericanShortly after graduating from a local college's culinary program, chef Carlos Mojica opened this warmly lit Latin American–Caribbean restaurant...
Shortly after graduating from a local college's culinary program, chef Carlos Mojica opened this warmly lit Latin American–Caribbean restaurant with a handful of tables inside and out. Loyalists pine for small-plate fish tacos and pupusas (corn tortillas stuffed with cheese and pork or vegetables), a prelude to signature entrées like pescado con coco (fish in sweet coconut) and Caribbean-style paella that's light on the saffron rice, heavy on seafood, sausage, and heirloom chicken, and suffused with smoky-garlicky tomato broth.
117 North St., Healdsburg, California, 95448, USA707-431–1302Known For
- Attentive service
- Intimate space
- Neighborhood feel
- Distinctive flavors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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