Food, Restaurants, and Bakeries
Below, we've listed a couple of our favorite restaurants and dishes but please don't hesitate to do a little research yourself! Napa Valley is the birthplace of California cuisine and home to some of the best restaurants in the country. From the local drive up burger stand to the only three start Michelin restaurant on the West Coast, if you love good food, there is something special for you within 20 minutes drive.
For those unfamiliar with San Francisco and looking for some good eats, we highly recommend checking out the lists below, especially the 2010 7x7 Big Eat list.
Michelin Guide Bay Area 2010
2009 7x7 Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die
2010 7x7 Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die
Restaurants and Bakeries
Gott's Roadside Tray Gourmet (formerly Taylor's Automatic Refresher)
http://www.gottsroadside.com
American, Burgers, Fast Food
933 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-3486
Hours: Summer: 10:30am - 10pm; Winter: 10:30am - 9pm
Awards: 2006 "America's Classics" James Beard Award
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | UrbanSpoon Reviews
Our Recommendations: Cheeseburger & Sweet Potato Fries or Garlic Fries
Mustards Grill*
http://www.mustardsgrill.com
New American
7399 St. Helena Hwy
Yountville, CA 94558
(707) 944-2424
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am - 9pm; Fri 11:30am - 10pm; Sat 11:am - 10pm; Sun 11am - 9pm
Awards: 2002 Americana Book James Beard Award, #40 on 7x7 SF Big Eats List
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | UrbanSpoon Reviews
Reservations: Open Table (reservations extremely recommended)
Go Fish*
http://www.gofishrestaurant.net
Sushi, Seafood
611 Main st
St. Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-0700
Hours: Mon-Thu & Sun 11:30am - 9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am - 10pm
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | Zagat Reviews | TripAdvisor Reviews
Reservations: Open Table
Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen*
http://www.cindysbackstreetkitchen.com
American Cuisine
1327 Railroad Avenue
St Helena, CA 94574-1123
(707) 963-1200
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am - 9:30pm (May 1st - Oct 31st)
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | Zagat Reviews | TripAdvisor Reviews
Reservations: Open Table
Our Recommendations: Mushroom Tamales, Limeade, Malt Milkshakes
Brix
http://www.brix.com
New American
7377 Saint Helena Highway
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 944-2749
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am-9 p.m; Fri 11:30am-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-10pm
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | Zagat Reviews | TripAdvisor Reviews
Reservations: Open Table
Our Recommendations: Roasted Mushroom and Sunchoke Soup, Porcini Rubbed NY Steak
Ubuntu Restaurant
http://www.ubuntunapa.com
Vegetarian, Organic, Sustainable
1140 Main Street
Napa, CA 94559-2639
(707) 251-5656
Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9pm (Dinner); 11:30am-2:30pm (Lunch)
Awards: One Michelin star 2010
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | Zagat Reviews
Reservations: Open Table (reservations highly recommended)
Our Recommendations: Marcona Almonds, Doughnuts
Bouchon Bistro**
http://www.bouchonbistro.com
French
6534 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-8037
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm
Awards: One Michelin Star 2010
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | Zagat Reviews | TripAdvisor Reviews
Reservations: Open Table
Bouchon Bakery**
http://www.bouchonbakery.com
Bakery
6528 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-2253
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-7pm
Reviews: Yelp Reviews
Our Recommendations: Brioche Bread Pudding, Nutter Butter, Coffee Eclaire, Macaroons (especially coffee and chocloate)
The French Laundry**
http://www.frenchlaundry.com
French / New American
6640 Washington Street
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-2380
Hours: Mon-Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm (Dinner); Fri-Sun 11am-1pm (Lunch)
Awards: Three Michelin Stars 2010 (the sole Bay area restaurant to receive the honor), James Beard - 1996 Best California Chef Winner, James Beard - 1997 Outstanding Chef Winner, James Beard - 2003 Oustanding Service Winner, James Beard - 2006 Outstanding Restaurant Winner, James Beard - 2007 Outstanding Restaurateur Winner
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | Zagat Reviews | TripAdvisor Reviews
Reservations: Only by phone (Absolutely Essential); Note, reservations are taken up to 2 months in advance and typically fill up the same day (potentially within minutes of opening)
Bistro Jeanty
http://www.bistrojeanty.com
French
6510 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-0103
Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-11:30pm
Awards: One Michelin Star 2009, James Beard - 2003 Best Chef California Nominee
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | Zagat Reviews | TripAdvisor Reviews
Reservations: Open Table
Our Recommendations: Crême De Tomate En Croute, Terrine De Lapin, Mousse Au Chocolat Brûleé
Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant
http://www.ciachef.edu/restaurants/wsgr/
Californian
2555 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-1010
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30am - 9pm; Fri-Sat 11:30 - 10pm
Reviews: Yelp Reviews | Zagat Reviews | TripAdvisor Reviews
Reservations: Open Table
* Cindy Pawlcyn, the James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, chef-owner of Napa Valley's Mustards Grill and Go Fish
** Thomas Keller, the James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, chef, restaurateur, chef-owner of Napa Valley's The French Laundry, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery
