The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Bay Area | Napa County

1. • The French Laundry 97

   • Classic French Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   2. World Culinary Awards
      North America's Best Restaurant 2025 | Winner

   3. Wine Enthusiast
      The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

   
   

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   • 6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA | Napa County
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Auro 83

   • Bucolic Californian Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2023

   3. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Rogelio Garcia | Nominee

   
   

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   • 400 Silverado Trl, Calistoga, CA | Napa County
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • The Restaurant 55

   • Stunning French-Californian Tasting
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      4 Stars

   2. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   
   

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   • 180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford, CA | Napa County
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Auberge du Soleil 55

   • Indulgent French-Inspired Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

   
   

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   • 180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Saint Helena, CA | Napa County
   • Website

5. • Press 55

   • Celebrated Californian/Global Tasting
   
   

   1. Wine Enthusiast
      The Wine Restaurant Hall of Fame

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

   
   

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   • 587 Saint Helena Hwy S, Saint Helena, CA | Napa County
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Solbar 51

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. World Culinary Awards
      North America's Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant 2025 | Nominee

   
   

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   • 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga, CA | Napa County

7. • La Toque 50

   • Seasonal French-Inspired Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 1314 McKinstry St, Napa, CA | Napa County
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • ad hoc + addendum 46

   • Casual American Comfort Food Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Sunset
      Where to Eat and Drink 2025 | California Classics

   
   

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   • 6476 Washington St, Yountville, CA | Napa County
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Charlie’s 46

   • Community-Focused Global Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2024

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

   
   

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   • 1327 Railroad Ave, Saint Helena, CA | Napa County
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • The Charter Oak 40

    • Luxe Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #94

    
    

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    • 1050 Charter Oak Ave, Saint Helena, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Mustards Grill 40

    • Garden-Driven Truckstop Deluxe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #80

    
    

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    • 7399 St Helena Hwy, Napa, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • FARM 28

    • Rustic Italian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Press 26

    • Vibrant Californian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 587 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Chispa 26

    • Sleek Latin American Agave Bar
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2024

    
    

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    • 1500 First St Unit 140 Napa, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Kenzo Napa 26

    • Innovative Japanese Kaiseki
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 1339 Pearl St, Napa, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Bouchon Bakery 26

    
    

    1. Sunset
       Where to Eat and Drink 2025 | Markets and Bakeries

    
    

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    • 6528 Washington St, Yountville, CA | Napa County

17. • Ciccio 25

    • Homey Californian-Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 6770 Washington St, Yountville, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Violetto 23

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 1915 Main St, Saint Helena, CA | Napa County

19. • Stateline Road Smokehouse 23

    • Energetic Kansas City Smokehouse
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Best Chef: California, Darryl Bell | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 872 Vallejo St, Napa, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Bouchon Bistro 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 6534 Washington St, Yountville, CA | Napa County

21. • Naysayers Coffee Roasters 21

    • Minimalist Coffee Shop Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 1813 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa, CA | Napa County
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • North Block Yountville 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 6757 Washington St, Yountville, CA | Napa County

23. • Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 738 Main St, Saint Helena, CA | Napa County