Fodor's Expert Review Torc
$$$$
Napa
Modern American
Fodor's Choice
Torc means "wild boar" in an early Celtic dialect, and owner-chef Sean O'Toole, who formerly helmed kitchens at top Manhattan, San Francisco, and Yountville establishments, occasionally incorporates the restaurant's namesake beast into his eclectic offerings. A recent menu featured tuna tartare, squash risotto, three hand-cut pasta dishes, a side of mushrooms foraged by a local pro, and Maine diver scallops in a lobster emulsion, all prepared by O'Toole and his team with style and precision.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Jolly only-at-the-bar happy hour (4–6 pm, nine seats total)
- Specialty cocktails
- Bengali sweet-potato pakora and deviled-egg appetizers
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch