There must be a reason for the millions of tourists who descend
upon our region each year. We think it's because there's so much
to do around here! Here are just a few things to make a weekend
more adventurous!
If you are interested in adding a good place to eat to this list,
then email the WebTeam.
Armadillo's - Mexican with an artsy flair. $$
1304 Main St., St. Helena, 963-8082
A&W - Excellent ice cream. $
501 Main St., St. Helena, 963-4333
Bistro Jeanty - French bistro with lots of veggie sides
$$$
6510 Washington, Yountville 944-0103
www.bistrojeanty.com/
Bosko's Ristorante - Excellent fresh pasta. $$
1364 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 942-9088
www.boskos.com
Bouchon - Bouchon is a traditional French bistro, (Bouchon
is the local term for bistro in Lyon, the gastronomic capital
of the world). It’s owned by Thomas Keller, noted chef and
owner of the French Laundry. $$
6534 Washington Street, Yountville, 944-8037.
www.frenchlaundry.com/bouchon/bouchon.htm
Brix Restaurant- Brix is an attractive large restaurant
that's developed an excellent reputation for its food and presentation.$$
7277 St. Helena Hwy, Yountville, 944-2749
www.brix.com/
C.C. Blue Sushi Bar & Restaurant - $$
1148 Main St., St. Helena, 967-9100
Checkers -Checkers is a moderately priced Italian restaurant
featuring pizza, pastas and salads in a friendly atmosphere. $$
1414 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 942-9300
Compadres - Local hangout. American Mexican food well
prepared but hardly adventuresome. $$
6539 Washington St, Yountville, 944-2406
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone- The dazzling
restaurant space, created by noted designer Adam Tihany, offers
a view of the chefs at work from every hand-crafted table.$$
2555 Main St., St. Helena, 967-1010
http://www2.ciachef.edu/greystone/spectator/index.html
Dean & Deluca - $$$
607 S. St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena, 967-9980
The French Laundry - One of America's great restaurants.
It’s owned and run by Thomas Keller, voted America's best
chef on a number of occasions. Impeccable ambience, service, presentation
and food.$$$$
6640 Washington St., Yountville, 944-2380
www.frenchlaundry.com
Gillwoods - Quality breakfast and lunches. $$
1313 Main St., St. Helena, 963-1788
Giugni's Deli - The best sandwiches in town. $
1227 Main St., St. Helena, 963-3421
Go Fish - $$$
641 Main St., St. Helena, 963-0700
Golden Harvest Restaurant - No MSG, great lunch specials. $
61 Main St., St. Helena, 967-9888
Hydro Grill - Hydro is a warm restaurant and full bar
featuring moderately priced American comfort food, sometimes with
interesting twists. $$
1403 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 942-0555
In-N-Out - At In-N-Out®, only the freshest ingredients
are used, delivered to their stores daily. Never frozen.
820 Imola Ave. Napa , 94559
La Prima Pizza - Excellent middle-American pizza, the
type every pizza parlor should make, with chewy crust, tasty sauce
and plenty of toppings. $
1010 Adams St., St. Helena, 963-7909
The Joy Luck House - Voted Napa Valley's best Asian food.
$
1144 Main St., Napa, 224-8788
Model Bakery - Great bread and some pastries, perfect
for Continental-type breakfasts, coffee and mid-afternoon snacks.$
1357 Main St., St. Helena, 963-8192
Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano - Pacifico's menu sounds
very tasty, with many authentic-sounding Mexican choices, and
a chef from Jalisco, but service can be uneven and the food often
seems like that served in other Gringo "Mexican" restaurants
from Maine to San Diego. $$
1237 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 942-4400
Pizzaria Tra Vigne (Formerly known as Vitte - Formerly
known as Tomatinas) Delicious Italian food with a fun atmosphere. $$
1020 Main St., St. Helena, 967-9999
http://www.pizzeriatravigne.com/
Puerto Vallarta Restaurante - Modest and unpretentious
Mexican cantina with some outside seating and reasonable prices.
$$
1473 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 942-6563
Rutherford Grill - $$
1180 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford, 963-1792
Cafe Sarafornia - Informal family restaurant and deli,
almost a coffee shop, but with better-than average breakfasts.
$$
1413 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 942-0555
Soo Yuan Restaurant - Locals swear by Soo Yuan, Calistoga's
only true Asian restaurant. It has a good portion of hot dishes
with all the old favorites. So it's not San Francisco; it's the
only Chinese food in town! $$
1354 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 942-9404
Smokehouse Café -The restaurant specializes in
Southern food, even featuring Steen's southern cane syrup on the
table for pancakes. Bring your appetite, however. The food is
tasty but the portions are gargantuan. $$
1458 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, 942-6060
Taylor's Refresher - The local hamburger stand, but being
St. Helena, it's quite upscale. Nice picnic tables in the trees
behind for patrons. $$
933 Main St., St. Helena, 963-3486
http://www.taylorsrefresher.com/
Terra - Non-Gimmicky fusion. Chef Hiro Sone: was named
2003 "Best California
Chef" by The James Beard Foundation. Fantastic seasonal
5+ items
vegetarian plate upon request $$$$
1345 Railroad Ave., St. Helena, 963-8931 (Dinner only)
http://www.terrarestaurant.com/
Tra Vigne - Quality Italian Dining. $$$
1050 Oak Ave., St. Helena, 963-4444
http://www.travignerestaurant.com/
Villa Corona - The Valley's best burritos. $
1138 Main, St. Helena, 963-7812
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