Welcome to foodie heaven! With more than 150 restaurants and eateries across Napa Valley – from taco trucks to Michelin-rated restaurants – you’ll have a wide array of flavors to savor during your stay. And, even better, many focus on local and seasonal ingredients, which are a plenty in the valley!
With so many options to choose from, and with price points suitable for any budget, there is a foodie experience for everyone who visits. To aid in your quest to relish as many bites in Napa Valley as possible, we’ve curated a restaurant guide with distinct groupings and highlighted a handful of delicious eats for each.
For many locations, reservations are recommended, especially during weekends, holidays, and the peak season (May–September).
Bon appetit!
What's Your Favorite Cuisine?
Which Eatery Is
Right For You?
Food Trucks
Your Personality: You know that some of the best local eats are found on four wheels and have cult-like followings. You’re aware some of the most authentic Mexican, heftiest burgers, and finger-licking-good fried chicken is served in tin foil and paper trays. You want in on that quick, affordable grub that is so tasty, there’s a (fast-moving!) line down the sidewalk.
Bottom line: You want to sample some of the tastiest, budget-friendly local eats without a reservation.

Best Food Truck Ever
Imagination on Fire
Clif Family Bruschetteria
Tacos Garcia
Big A's Sandwiches
Lux Brazilian BBQ
Mercadito Food Truck
Sandwich Shops & Takeaway
Your Personality: Your perfect lunch is the straightforward (or creative!) ingredients between two slices of bread. You want a savory and filling meal, without the fuss. You’re in a hurry to make your next wine tasting or want to grab some tasty grub for a picnic.
Bottom line: You’re on the move and looking for classic deli items, gourmet sandwiches, finger-foods, or ready-to-eat dishes.

Heritage Eats
Loveski Deli
Oakville Grocery
Sam's General Store & Cafe
Calistoga Depot
Lunch Box At Copia
Gott's Roadside (St. Helena)
Contimo Provisions


- Model Bakery – Napa, Yountville & St. Helena
- Giugni’s Deli – St. Helena
- Bouchon Bakery – Yountville
- Foodshed Take Away – Napa
- Genova Delicatessen – Napa
- Melted – Napa
- Soda Canyon Store – Napa
- Sweetie Pies Bakery – Napa
Casual Eats
Your Personality: You want an easy-going dining experience that’s delicious without the frills or dollar signs. Either counter or table-side service works for you. You had a big lunch and want a chill dinner, or vice versa. Today is casual – from what you’re wearing to what you’re eating.
Bottom line: Consistently good and chill, it’s a memorable meal without the frill.

House Of Better
Napa General Store
Oxbow Public Market
Grace's Table
La Calenda
Southside Century


- Le Paris Artisan & Gourmet Café – American Canyon & Napa
- Forge Handcrafted Pizza and Brewpub – Napa
- Jax White Mule Diner – Napa
- Napkins Bar & Grill – Napa
- Napa Noodles – Napa
- Small World Restaurant – Napa
- The Dutch Door – Napa
- Addendum – Yountville
- Café della Valle – St. Helena
- Café Sarafornia – Calistoga
- Hydro Bar & Grill – Calistoga
- Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano – Calistoga
Local Favorites
Your Personality: You know the locals know best – so that’s where you’ll dine too. You heard that the ahi tuna burger, the Mongolian pork chop, and the tomato soup in puff pastry are must-eats. You’ll sit at the bar so you can eavesdrop on the best menu items. You watch the dishes going by you and chat up the waiter for recommendations before you order.
Bottom line: You want to travel like a local – the hidden gems and the local watering holes are your kind of place.

Brasswood Bar + Kitchen
Mustards Grill
Kitchen Door
Pizzeria Tra Vigne
Sam's Social Club
R+D Kitchen
Rutherford Grill
Bistro Don Giovanni


- Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery – Calistoga
- Lovina – Calistoga
- Mangia Mi – Calistoga
- Cook St. Helena – St. Helena
- Bistro Jeanty – Yountville
- C CASA Taqueria – Napa
- Fumé Bistro & Bar – Napa
- Il Posto Trattoria – Napa
- Los Agaves – Napa
- Norman Rose Tavern – Napa
- Pasta Prego – Napa
- Squeeze Inn – Napa
- Taqueria Maria – Napa
Small & Shareable Plates
Your Personality: You look at a menu and want it all. You convince your partner that it’s better to share two or more dishes than commit to just one. Your group wants to try a smattering of delectable small plates and possibly reorder your favorites!
Bottom line: A menu is intended to be explored and dishes are meant to be shared.

Empress M
Coqueta Napa Valley
Market
Carpe Diem
La Taberna Napa
ZuZu
Surf & Turf (Seafood & Meat Lovers)
Your Personality: You’re not far from the coast and you want a taste of its bounty. You love sushi and white wine pairings. Or maybe you’re the type that hears “tongue”, “cheek”, “shoulder”, and “ribs”, and thinks of cuts of meat.
Bottom line: From raw bars to sushi to burgers and ribeye – you want an unforgettable gastronomic experience, and all the better with both land & sea ingredients.

Morimoto
Cole's Chop House
Regiis OVA Caviar & Champagne Lounge
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
Hal Yamashita Napa


Steak & Meat Lovers:
- Buster’s Southern Barbeque - Calistoga
- Ad Hoc – Yountville
- Entrecot – Napa
- Milestone Provisions at Oxbox Market – Napa
- The Fatted Calf – Napa
- The Q Restaurant and Bar – Napa
Seafood & Sushi Lovers:
- Sushi Mambo – Calistoga
- Eiko’s – Napa
- Sushi Haku – Napa
- The Waterfront Seafood Grill – Napa
Inspired Cuisine
Your Personality: As a gourmand, you seek out inspired cuisine when visiting new places. You enjoy sophisticated dining experiences with seasonally inspired menus and top-quality ingredients.
Bottom line: Napa is a foodie hub, and these restaurants are not to be missed.

Osha Thai
Goose & Gander
Oenotri
Bouchon Bistro
Bottega Napa Valley


- Bear at Stanly Ranch – Napa
- TORC – Napa
- Celadon – Napa
- Lucy Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono – Yountville
- RH Yountville – Yountville
- The Restaurant at North Block – Yountville
- Acacia House – St. Helena
- Forum at Meadowood – St. Helena
- Gatehouse at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone – St. Helena
- The Charter Oak – St. Helena
- Evangeline – Calistoga
- Solbar at Solage Calistoga – Calistoga
- TRUSS Restaurant + Bar at Four Seasons – Calistoga
Fine Dining Splurges
Your Personality: If it’s Michelin-rated, you have to try it. You’re celebrating and want to share the ultimate dining experience. We had you at “Chef’s Tasting Menu.” You’re looking for epic eats and are ready to splurge.
Bottom line: Whether you’re a serious foodie or celebrating a milestone, an exquisite refined dining experience is on your trip itinerary.
