Guidebook for Napa
Food Scene
Some of the most creative dishes in Napa. Chef Sean O'Toole always knocks it out of the park. Make sure you get the Pakora's as a "bite" to start with.
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TORC
1140 Main StSome of the most creative dishes in Napa. Chef Sean O'Toole always knocks it out of the park. Make sure you get the Pakora's as a "bite" to start with.
French Bistro cuisine set right on the river. Sit outdoors when the weather allows.
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Angele Restaurant & Bar
540 Main StFrench Bistro cuisine set right on the river. Sit outdoors when the weather allows.
Oenotri
1425 1st StExcellent wood fire pizza's and homemade pasta.
Cole's Chop House
1122 Main StREALLY good standard Steakhouse fare.
2 Star Michelin with a fantastic wine list. Located in the Westin Hotel. Chef Ken Frank has been a local fixture for two decades.
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La Toque
1314 McKinstry St2 Star Michelin with a fantastic wine list. Located in the Westin Hotel. Chef Ken Frank has been a local fixture for two decades.
Casual restaurant from the folks that brought you The Restaurant at Meadowood. Crazy good burger and trust me, pay for the bread!
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The Charter Oak Restaurant
1050 Charter Oak Ave Casual restaurant from the folks that brought you The Restaurant at Meadowood. Crazy good burger and trust me, pay for the bread!
3 Star Michelin. Need I say more. If you don't already have a reservation you won't be going. :)
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The French Laundry
6640 Washington St3 Star Michelin. Need I say more. If you don't already have a reservation you won't be going. :)
Iconic restaurant serving Napa for over 30 years and still at the top of their game. Chef Cindy Pawlcyn never stops surprising
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Mustards Grill
7399 St Helena HwyIconic restaurant serving Napa for over 30 years and still at the top of their game. Chef Cindy Pawlcyn never stops surprising
Just received it's first Michelin Star as well as a Wine Spectator Wine List award. Former French Laundry chef Philip Teyssier is creating magic here.
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PRESS
587 St Helena HwyJust received it's first Michelin Star as well as a Wine Spectator Wine List award. Former French Laundry chef Philip Teyssier is creating magic here.
C CASA Napa
610 1st StCreative Mexican street food in the Oxbow Public Market
Luxury Burgers, Fries & Shakes. Be prepared to spend what you'd spend at a restaurant though. Get the Ahi Burger, Sweet Potato Fries and a Black & White Shake.
There is also one in St. Helena across from Merryvale Winery.
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Gott's Roadside
644 1st StLuxury Burgers, Fries & Shakes. Be prepared to spend what you'd spend at a restaurant though. Get the Ahi Burger, Sweet Potato Fries and a Black & White Shake.
There is also one in St. Helena across from Merryvale Winery.
Happy's Donut Tree
1655 W Imola AveBest donuts in town. Get there early because when they're gone they're gone!
Great array of breakfast and all-day sweets and they have miniature versions of some of their cakes and pies.
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Sweetie Pies Bakery
520 Main StGreat array of breakfast and all-day sweets and they have miniature versions of some of their cakes and pies.
Amazing and inventive chocolates. Worth traveling to.
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Woodhouse Chocolate
1367 Main StAmazing and inventive chocolates. Worth traveling to.
Model Bakery
644 1st StExcellent baked goods. Bread and English Muffins excel.
The best pastries in the Valley, bar none. Whatever you desire, the Croissants, Pain Au Chocolat, Pain Au Raisan, seasonal tarts, cookies, etc all excel.
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Bouchon Bakery
6528 Washington StThe best pastries in the Valley, bar none. Whatever you desire, the Croissants, Pain Au Chocolat, Pain Au Raisan, seasonal tarts, cookies, etc all excel.
Excellent BBQ and Southern cooking. Get one of their frozen Mai Tai to help get over the wine coma.
The Q Restaurant & Bar
1313 Bel Aire PlazaExcellent BBQ and Southern cooking. Get one of their frozen Mai Tai to help get over the wine coma.
Great old fashioned breakfasts. Excellent quality, inexpensive (for Napa!) and things like real maple syrup. They also know what the term “crispy bacon” means too! Insiders tip, if the wait is long go right next door to the bar. Owned by the same people and you can have breakfast there. Never a wait.
Sunshine Cafe
Great old fashioned breakfasts. Excellent quality, inexpensive (for Napa!) and things like real maple syrup. They also know what the term “crispy bacon” means too! Insiders tip, if the wait is long go right next door to the bar. Owned by the same people and you can have breakfast there. Never a wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Craft Beers and wine list. A young crowd.
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Cadet Beer and Wine Bar
930 Franklin StGreat Craft Beers and wine list. A young crowd.
A great open lobby and bar with lots of seating. Check out the rooftop bar!
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Archer Hotel Napa
1230 1st StA great open lobby and bar with lots of seating. Check out the rooftop bar!
Local vintner Judd Finkelstein always wanted a cocktail after a day of wine so he decided to just open up his own bar. Great cocktails inspired from around the world and some small bites of you need to nosh. Don’t miss the warm, homemade chocolate chip cookie if it’s late and you have the munchies.
The Fink
Local vintner Judd Finkelstein always wanted a cocktail after a day of wine so he decided to just open up his own bar. Great cocktails inspired from around the world and some small bites of you need to nosh. Don’t miss the warm, homemade chocolate chip cookie if it’s late and you have the munchies.
Wineries and wine excursions
These are some of my favorite wineries, most of which do need advance reservations. It's customary to purchase wine when tasting at private wineries as this is how they survive.
Some will have tasting fees that will be refunded with a purchase but make sure you inquire about their policy.
Pam Starr is just that, a "STAR" winemaker in Napa Valley since the mid 80's. This is a charming, laid back winery and experience, with price points that appeal to all buyers.
Crocker & Starr
700 Dowdell LnPam Starr is just that, a "STAR" winemaker in Napa Valley since the mid 80's. This is a charming, laid back winery and experience, with price points that appeal to all buyers.
Acumen Wine Gallery
1315 1st StGreat place to relax in downtown Napa for wine tasting.
Darioush
4240 Silverado TrailAshes & Diamonds Winery
4130 Howard LnHALL St. Helena
401 Saint Helena HighwayProgeny Winery
1032 Mt Veeder RdFRIAS Family Vineyard
1886 El Centro AveCliff Lede Vineyards
1473 Yountville Cross RdTamber Bey Vineyards
1251 Tubbs LnI was the Estate Director here for two years helping to build up it's image. One of Napa's "Cult" wineries on Pritchard Hill, the Rodeo Drive of Napa Valley.
Brand Napa Valley
90 Long Ranch RdI was the Estate Director here for two years helping to build up it's image. One of Napa's "Cult" wineries on Pritchard Hill, the Rodeo Drive of Napa Valley.
Owned by the children and grandchildren of Robert Mondavi, this is another Pritchard Hill Winery that makes beautiful Bordeaux Blend wines. Views are stunning.
Continuum Estate
1677 Sage Canyon RoadOwned by the children and grandchildren of Robert Mondavi, this is another Pritchard Hill Winery that makes beautiful Bordeaux Blend wines. Views are stunning.
Beautiful Cabernets produced on Pritchard Hill, with an incredible view of Lake Hennessy.
Gandona Winery
1533 Sage Canyon RoadBeautiful Cabernets produced on Pritchard Hill, with an incredible view of Lake Hennessy.
Keenan Winery Napa Valley
3660 Spring Mountain RoadMayacamas Vineyards & Winery
Incredible views and long lasting wines.
Famed Bordeaux Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte owners Florence and Daniel Cathiard have transformed a late 1800's stone winery into pure magic. The wines are remarkable. Tasting fee, but truly a worthwhile splurge.
Cathiard Vineyard
Famed Bordeaux Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte owners Florence and Daniel Cathiard have transformed a late 1800's stone winery into pure magic. The wines are remarkable. Tasting fee, but truly a worthwhile splurge.
Revana Family Vineyards
If you’re a wine geek and looking for the winery that has more wines made from Beckstoffer Vyds, well, this would be your nirvana. All selections are great and their food & wine pairing is amazing. Highly recommended if you’re looking to see how food & wine work together.
B Cellars
703 Oakville Cross RdIf you’re a wine geek and looking for the winery that has more wines made from Beckstoffer Vyds, well, this would be your nirvana. All selections are great and their food & wine pairing is amazing. Highly recommended if you’re looking to see how food & wine work together.
One of Napa's most iconic properties, The Staglin's year in and year out produce stunning Cabernet and for me, Napa's most lovely Chardonnay (since Napa isn't really known for great Chard). I ran Direct to Consumer Sales and their Wine Club for 3.5 years and can tell you their commitment to the quality of the wine they produce knows no bounds. Highly recommended.
Staglin Family Vineyard
One of Napa's most iconic properties, The Staglin's year in and year out produce stunning Cabernet and for me, Napa's most lovely Chardonnay (since Napa isn't really known for great Chard). I ran Direct to Consumer Sales and their Wine Club for 3.5 years and can tell you their commitment to the quality of the wine they produce knows no bounds. Highly recommended.
For me, the best tasting room wines in downtown Napa. Fun, contemporary vibe.
Vineyard 29 Tasting Room
For me, the best tasting room wines in downtown Napa. Fun, contemporary vibe.
Arts & Culture
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
5200 Sonoma HwyNapa Valley Museum
55 Presidents CirGrocery Stores
Whole Foods Market
3682 Bel Aire PlazaRaley's
217 Soscol AveEntertainment & Activities
Castello di Amorosa
4045 St Helena HwyCentury Arden 14
1590 Ethan WayNapa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry StEmergency Contacts
If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or see the selections below:
Kaiser Permanente Napa Medical Offices
3285 Claremont Way3285 Claremont Way, Napa, CA 94558
(707) 258-2500
1000 Trancas St, Napa, CA 94558
(707) 252-4411
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Queen of the Valley Medical Center
1000 Trancas St1000 Trancas St, Napa, CA 94558
(707) 252-4411
Napa Fire Department
1539 1st Street1539 1st St, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 257-9593
Napa City Police Department
1539 1st Street1539 1st St, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 257-9223