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For the discriminating traveler and food enthusiast seeking a memorable dining experience beyond a mere restaurant, contact Stay Napa Valley. We can arrange a private gastronomical adventure to suit your needs. Have a four-course lunch and wine pairing with friends, served by the executive chef in a warm and intimate setting in one of Napa's elite wineries.

Enjoy a romantic dinner for two in a wine cave. Take in the breathtaking view atop Silverado Trail with a gourmet picnic lunch created just for you. Entertain guests with a lavish meal served in the ballroom of a stately mansion. Let your imagination go wild and we'll make it happen. To inquire about private dining, email us at wendy@StayNapaValley.com or call 707.996.1888.

Here are some of the best, by region:

Napa
Do Not Miss! Auberge du Soleil   
French

Nestled on 33 acres overlooking the lush vines of the Napa Valley. Innovative menus inspired by the bounty of the vine are paired with food in ways that delight and inspire longtime devotees. The Bar is ideal for sipping wine at sunset.
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Boon Fly Cafe At Carneros Inn   
American
Napa (on the Napa/Sonoma line)

The ultimate in comfort foods. All of the menus feature modern rustic cuisine based on the agricultural heritage of the region.
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Cole's Chop House   
Steak

"Best Steakhouse in Bay Area" Zagat Survey...Cole's Chop House is a Classic American Steakhouse located in historic downtown Napa.
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FARM at Carneros Inn   
Contemporary American

Dedicated to food that accompanies wine. Well-balanced, comforting, full-flavored dishes that are simple in concept but complex in taste, emphasizing the natural flavors of the ingredients.

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La Toque   
Contemporary French

Chef Ken Frank’s highly acclaimed restaurant in the Westin Verasa Napa. Menus evolve constantly to show off each season’s finest ingredients.
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Oxbow Public Market -  
In the heart of downtown Napa's up & coming Oxbow District, Oxbow Public Market is a one-of-a-kind place, not to be missed. Whether you are in search of a tasty picnic, great 'take-out', fabulous meal provisions, or if you are looking for a bottle of wine, river front patio dining and a unique shopping experience, Oxbow will answer all your needs under one roof.

Whatever the tempo of your day may be, you'll find the Oxbow Public Market a warm, welcoming, delicious experience. Enjoy a glass of wine and an artisan cheese plate with friends while the serene river floats by, grab some scrumptious burgers for the kids or forage the seasonal bounty of our produce stand as well as other local merchants. Here, at Oxbow Public Market, there is so much to discover.

http://oxbowpublicmarket.com

St. Helena
Do Not Miss! Greystone Restaurant (Wine Spectator)   
Californian

Local seasonal ingredients are the inspiration for Polly Lapetitto's Wine Country cuisine. Hand-crafted tables surround the kitchen offering views of the professional chefs. Enjoy the unparalleled panoramas of the Napa Valley Vineyards.
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Do Not Miss! Martini House   
Contemporary American

Renowned restaurant designer, Pat Kuleto, teams up with Chef Todd Humphries to create a Napa Valley destination restaurant. Martini House features Chef Humphries 'Napa Cuisine' based on the best-loved foods of the Wine Country.
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Meadowood, The Restaurant   
Californian

The Restaurant features Napa Valley Cuisine, which is based on the innate goodness of regional ingredients. The chef’s philosophy of stewarding flavors can be likened to Napa Valley winemakers allowing the grapes to express themselves.
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Press   
Steakhouse

Prime dry-aged beef, whole roasted chicken, baby leg of lamb, and wild fish prepared on a custom wood burning grill and rotisserie. The modern farmhouse style blends with the neighboring vineyards to create a truly modern steakhouse.
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Tra Vigne   
Italian

Behind the ivy covered walls are four distinct environments: The grand dining room with 30 foot ceilings and a hand-carved bar, the courtyard with alfresco service, the Cantinetta Wine Bar, and the Magnum Library for special events.
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Calistoga
Brannan's Grill   
American

The owners, Mark Young and Ron Goldin, look forward to providing the flavors of New American cuisine, in the most beautiful dining environment of the wine country.
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Solbar - Solage Calistoga   
Californian
Solbar is par of Solage Calistoga, Napa Valley’s most innovative resort and spa. In the Solbar kitchen, there's a choice of lighter dishes to enjoy guilt-free as well as more decadent ones in which you can truly indulge.
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Yountville
25 Brix   
Californian

Menus are inspired by the culinary traditions of southern France and northern Italy, and many of the dishes showcase the fruits and vegetables that we grow in their orchard and extensive gardens.
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Do Not Miss! Bouchon   
French

Highly acclaimed chef Thomas Keller (of The French Laundry) is behind this beautiful Yountville restaurant. Enjoy excellent French bistro cuisine in a dining room offering wonderful Parisian ambiance.
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Do Not Miss! Domaine Chandon - Etoile   
French

The only fine dining restaurant in Napa Valley located in a winery. An extraordinary setting, innovative regional California cuisine with a French influence, and seamless service combine to create the ultimate food and wine experience.
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French Laundry   
American, French

Nearly impossible to get reservations. No, sorry, we don't have any connections there. Last rumor was they take reservations exactly 3 months to the arrival date. Please call them direct - 707.944.2380.
 
Mustards Grill   
American

Mustards food is Chef/Owner Cindy Pawlcyn’s mix of American regional dishes with global influences. The list of “Way Too Many Wines” represents the best from appellations throughout California and the New World.
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Napa Valley Grille   
Californian

Napa Valley Grille recreates the charm, generosity, and tastes of Napa Valley in a rustic yet refined setting. The local ingredients, and artisan products inspire chef-driven offerings.
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