Restaurants In Wine Country

Please note that this is just a sampling of the many wonderful culinary delights in wine country.

H. Montanile Recommends Napa Valley Restaurants

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180 Rutherford Hill Road (off the Silverado Trail) Rutherford 707.967.3111

A true Napa Classic. One of the premiere romantic spots where dining comes with a spectacular view of the Valley, as the restaurant and bar are perched atop a hillside. The views are only surpassed by the decadent cuisine and truly spectacular wine list. Just don't be afraid to spend, you're worth it!

BRIX
7331 St. Helena Hwy (Hwy 29) Yountville 707.944.2749
If you are interested in a mélange of unusual and delicious flavors then Brix is it. An eclectic mix of California-Asian cuisine is dished up at this truly elegant restaurant with magnificent views of the Mayacamas mountain range and exceptional service. The appetizers are not to be missed.

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St. Helena Highway (Hwy 29) 

The terrace for lunch is an absolute must! Grilled sea scallops over asparagus and a mixed field green salad will certainly delight. An order of "Temptations" (the chef's surprise appetizers) will bring heavenly delight to all of your senses and your palette will thank you. CIA offers an extensive wine list with an even more extensive offering of "splits", perfect for lunch or sampling a few of your favorite wines.

DOMAINE CHANDON 
California Drive at Hwy 29, Yountville 707.944.2892
Stop in for lunch or dinner. (Reservations for dinner are a must.) Domaine Chandon is a the southern end of Highway 29 located in a sunken meadow surrounded by magnificent flora and serves as an elegant quiet pot for sips of bubbly and truly delicious food. The staff is extremely pleasant and very helpful with food and wine selections. The meals are all deliciously prepared and well paired with an excellent array of wines.
LA TOQUE 
1140 Rutherford Cross Road (Off Hwy 29) Rutherford 707.963.9770
One of Napa's finest dining experiences. You will be greeted with a glass of one of Napa's finest sparking wines only to be surpassed by superb cooking with tasting menus and an exhaustive wine list with rare vintages, which welcomes you into this gem of the valley. Your Appetizer may be John Dory over an olive Tapinade, followed by smoked salmon, Chilean sea bass entree and a sinfully delicious desert. A euphoric experience.
TERRA 
St. Helena
This is one of our personal favorites. Tim will treat you like family at his charming and romantic hideaway in St. Helena. Magnificent Chilean Sea Bass marinated in Sake over mushrooms, Thai seasoned Salmon filet, and sinfully delicious sweetbreads and luscious desserts will leave your mouth watering for just one more bite. A fabulous wine list compliments Terra's cuisine. Reservations are necessary, book early.
TRA VIGNE 
1050 Charter Oak Avenue (Hwy 29) St. Helena 707.963.4444
Reservations are a must.
Fabulous Italian food set in a magnificent Tuscan setting with an outside terrace garden delightful for dining as well as cocktails. Pizzas, pastas and Tra Vigne' s famous rosemary focaccia bread abounds. A lovely wine list and extensive bar rounds out this Napa favorite.  
WAPPO'S Bar & Bistro 
1226 Washington Street Calistoga 707.942.4712
What a delicious find! Sit out on the patio for a leisurely lunch and enjoy a glass of wine or one of their many beers on tap. The Tuna Nicoise salad is served with a seared filet of Ahi Tuna as the main attraction accompanied by haricot averts white bean salad, cucumbers, tomatoes and an olive tapinade, don't miss the curried chicken and shrimp, it will knock your socks off. A welcomed casual atmosphere for dinner as well.
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