Napa Valley Restaurants

Yountville is home to many renowned restaurants, including Bistro Jeanty, The French Laundry, Bouchon, and Mustard's.

Napa Valley Dining

When you are in the Napa Valley, not only will you be in one of the top wine regions of the world, but you will also be in one of the greatest culinary areas as well. Many people believe that great wine is meant to be enjoyed with great food, and the Napa Valley does not disappoint in either category.

The Napa Valley offers a varied and diverse choice of restaurants and dining opportunities, from upscale to casual. Whatever type of food and dining experience you prefer, there is a restaurant here for you to enjoy. The Napa Valley is home to many world-class, four-star restaurants and celebrity chefs. Not only is there fine dining, but there are steak houses and BBQ's, cafes, bakeries, diners, and even coffee shops and fast food. Many delis in the area cater to visitors who want to pack a great Napa-style picnic lunch.

Many people visit the Napa Valley for the wine tasting experience, and enjoy great food as an unsuspected added benefit. Other people, however, travel to the Napa Valley specifically to treat their palates to the exceptional Napa cuisine. The abundance of local fresh fruit and vegetables and fresh seafood from the nearby Pacific Ocean inspire many of the great dishes served in the Napa restaurants.

Greystone Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

One of the great places to visit in the Napa Valley is the campus of CIA in St. Helena and their Greystone Restaurant. While the CIA campus is attended by many who want to pursue continuing education and career opportunities for the food and wine industry, it is also open to visitors who want to experience the great pairing of food and wine. The school's Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant features exceptional cuisine that showcases local and seasonal ingredients. Guests sit at hand-crafted tables that are located on terraces overlooking the beautiful Napa Valley or in the lounge featuring an impressive fireplace. The tables are situated so the guests can watch the chefs prepare the food, a feature of the restaurant that was designed by noted designer Adam Tihany. Chefs often prepare what they call "Today's Temptations," cuisine that is inspired by the tempting products that are brought to the kitchen daily by local farmers and culinary artisans. To compliment the exquisite cuisine, the beverage menu offers unique tasting choices as well as some of the chef's favorite wines by the glass or bottle. Visitors can also shop at the Spice Islands Marketplace for culinary items and specialty foods. Additional information can be found at www.ciachef.edu/restaurants/wsgr/.

Julia's Kitchen at COPIA

Named for Julia Child, Julia's Kitchen is located in Napa at the COPIA center, which is a non-profit discovery center focusing on wine, food, and the arts. The restaurant features a California-French cuisine that incorporates hand-picked items from COPIA's organic edible gardens and other fresh, seasonal ingredients. The open kitchen allows guests to watch the chefs in action as they enjoy their meal. In addition to dining at Julia's Kitchen, the COPIA center offers wine and food tasting programs, casual dining, art exhibitions, organic edible gardens, concerts, films, and shopping. More information for the restaurant can be found at this link, www.copia.org/content/julias_kitchen.

Yountville - World Renowned Culinary Restaurants

If you are looking for great Napa Valley food, you'll want to stop by the town of Yountville. Yountville is a small Napa Valley town, but don't let the size fool you. The town is home to many world-class restaurants and fine dining establishments. Any choice of restaurant will be a culinary treat, the choice just depends on what type of food you want to eat. Perhaps the most famous restaurant in town is The French Laundry, considered one of the best restaurants in the world, founded by Chef Thomas Keller. Many people plan their visit to Napa Valley around the date they are able to get reservations at The French Laundry. However, the other restaurants in town are exceptional as well. Brix, Domaine Chandon, and Napa Valley Grille cater to those who want a Californian cuisine. Other notable restaurants include Bistro Jeanty, Bouchon, Gordon's Café and Wine Bar, Hurley's, and Mustards Grill. For great breakfast treats, you'll want to stop by Bouchon Bakery.