Top Restaurants in Country –

There are many wonderful restaurants in the , some of the top choices are:

Santé - Santé, the signature fine-dining room at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn continues to be one of the Valley’s most lauded restaurants. The acclaimed dining room is a recipient of multiple designations including those bestowed by Wine Spectator, AAA Four Diamond and the Chronicle’s (Top 100.)

The contemporary menu has earned a national reputation for outstanding food. Literally meaning “to your health,” the restaurant is a celebration of innovative cuisine and good taste. Designed to exude the California experience, the culinary team is committed to sourcing ingredients locally and organically. The restaurant's Napa/Sonoma-centric wine list features boutique and limited production varietals. Under the helm of Executive Chef Bruno Tison and Chef de Cuisine Andrew Cain the touted dining room has steadily gained in reputation and refinement. Menu

Café La Haye – This great restaurant is loved by locals and visitors alike. Small and sought after this restaurant tends to sells out every night. The cuisine is Gourmet American with amazing attention to detail and big bold flavors. Reservations are recommended in advance. “Located just off the square in the town of Sonoma, Café La Haye is one of those rare restaurants in which you know the moment you walk in the door, you're going to have a good time... Simple food prepared to perfection... excellent service". Michael Bauer - San Francisco Chronicle. Menu

The El Dorado Kitchen - This lively and fun restaurant is slightly larger than others. They have a modern decor with fantastic French inspired Californian cuisine. They also have a great wine list and a full bar which features delicious and unusual cocktail combination's. - Menu

The Harvest Moon - This quaint little restaurant is run by a husband and wife team who create a new menu every night with the freshest ingredients possible. Farm to table meets gourmet Californian with a Mediterranean influence. - Sample Menu

LaSalette - Is a popular alternative for dinners looking for something different from the popular Californian, French and Italian style restaurants that dominate the market. The cuisine is Mediterranean, more specifically Portuguese. Very nice! Menu

Olive & Vine - Nestled away in Glen Ellen, California, this excellent restaurant showcases the abundance of Sonoma County's seasonal harvests and local artisans. Menu

The Glen Ellen Star - Resembling a quaint farmhouse, while invoking a rural and rustic feeling of country, the Glen Ellen Star is a taste of both local and international flavors. Menu

Della Santina’s - Owned and operated by a third generation family from Luca, Italy. They make their own pasta fresh and have a great patio that tends to book first. Relaxed dining that will make you feel as if you are actually back in the old world. Menu

Café Citti - An authentic Italian restaurant, which is a little more casual than the others for their trattoria deli style set up. However, they have constantly been a local favorite for years. They make their own pasta and ravioli fresh daily and were recently featured on the Food Network. Menu

The Kenwood Restaurant - Great Gourmet Californian cuisine and beautiful views. - Menu

The Glen Ellen Inn - Unpretentious service with a delicious and well rounded menu which features local California gourmet cuisine and fresh oysters. - Menu

The Girl & The Fig - This trendy cafe is in every guide book and is very popular with visitors. The cuisine is country French and tends to book up every night. Reservations are recommended in advance. Menu

Napa Valley -

In Napa there are a plethora of wonderful restaurants as well. (Located roughly between 30 and 50 minutes away) Some favorites include:

The French Laundry - www.frenchlaundry.com - This three Michelin-starred Thomas Keller restaurant is considered to be the number one in the world by chefs and foodies alike. This small and extremely sought after restaurant is also the most challenging to book. Reservations must be made two months exactly to the day, precisely at 10 AM.

Other options great include:

Bouchon - This is Thomas Keller's French bistro and sister to The French Laundry. Michelin starred as well, many say this popular restaurant captures the feeling of dining in Paris. Menu

The Restaurant at Meadowood - This amazing restaurant is hidden away in a small luxury hotel in hills of the Napa Valley. Their fine dining restaurant is the only one in the area to share the honor of three Michelin stars with the French Laundry. They too require reservations made well in advance. Menu

Auberge Du Soleil - First class all the way, this high-end French restaurant has the best views in Napa from their popular terrace. They also boast a Michelin star. Menu

Bottega - Michael Chiarello's Italian masterpiece, this extremely trendy restaurant is considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the . Menu

Bistro Jeanty - A fantastic French bistro in Yountville, that is very charming and offers a delicious and surprisingly reasonably priced menu as well. Menu

Redd - Regionally inspired, Michelin starred, seasonal cuisine with ethnic influences. They too have a Michelin star. Menu

Ad Hoc – This is Thomas Keller’s casual home-style cooking favorite. They feature a different set menu every night with country favorites like fried chicken and short ribs. This restaurant was originally intended to be a very different style of restaurant, and was open in this format as a temporary project and experiment to see how people would like it. Now it rivals his other restaurant and is equally desired. Sample Menu

Morimoto - This extremely popular Japanese restaurant is the latest creation of the famed Iron Chef Morimoto. They specialize in highly creative and delicious gourmet Japanese style cuisine with sheik modern Tokyo-esque atmosphere. Menu

Mustard’s Grill – This great restaurant has been a favorite for decades. Mustard’s is the quintessential lunch spot in Napa, and is also great for dinner. The menu is a fusion of BBQ and California comfort food. Menu

Brix - Located in the heart of Napa Valley, just one mile North of Yountville on Highway 29. This beautiful restaurant not only offers delicious California cuisine but sensational sunset views on their patio surrounded by their gardens. Take a stroll around the grounds or through the vineyard after dessert with a glass of wine and I’m sure you’ll love Brix! Menu Tra Vigne - Wonderful Italian cuisine with a stylish and lively ambiance. This was Michael Chiarello's first restaurant in Napa and the favorite of locals still to this day. Menu

Etoilé at Domaine Chandon - This great French restaurant is not only fantastic but it is also the only fine dining restaurant located inside a winery in both the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Menu

Angéle - This beautiful and delicious French restaurant is located on the river front in downtown Napa. Menu

Celadon - This Michelin starred restaurant is most acclaimed for its "global comfort food" as it takes influences from all around the world, paired with California Wine Country gourmet style. Menu

La Toque - This contemporary French restaurant has a Michelin star and is located in the Westin Hotel in the town of Napa. Menu

Terra - This Michelin starred restaurant is owned and operated by a husband and wife team. The cuisine is “California Fusion” with strong influences from France, Italy and Asia. Menu

The FARM - Supported by the bounty of the Carneros and surrounding farmers and ranches, FARM at the Carneros Inn offers a relaxing, authentic, elegant, and exciting wine country experience. Menu

Ristoranté Allegria - This Restaurant features Northern Italian cuisine influenced with California Wine Country Style. Located in downtown Napa, Ristorante Allegria is in a historic landmark bank building featuring 35 foot ceilings, a breathtaking ambiance, delicious food, superb service and relaxing Italian music. They also make their own pasta fresh in house. Menu

Oenotri – This great little southern Italian restaurant is committed to authenticity, quality and value of their product. They are located in downtown Napa. Menu

Northern Sonoma County -

Other amazing Wine Country restaurants located in the Healdsburg and Russian River (approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour away) include:

Madrona Manor – Stylish and high-end cuisine in a cozy, old-world setting. Michelin starred Contemporary American. Menu

Dry Creek Kitchen - Charlie Palmer's wonderful Michelin rated restaurant in Healdsburg. Menu

The Farmhouse Inn - Nestled in the heart of the Russian River Valley wine region, this "country-chic" Farmhouse is a Michelin starred Californian restaurant. Menu

The Applewood - This restaurant is highly regarded for its exquisite cuisine, soothing atmosphere, polished guest services, and mellow earthy ambiance. Menu

Barndiva - Barndiva is a celebration of all things local. Their ingredients are sourced from local farmers, ranchers and small batch purveyors who live and work in the magnificent food shed in the surrounding area. Menu

Please keep in mind that some reservations may require a credit card to book as some do have cancelation policies. Booking in advance is always recommended. Please feel free to call the Concierge if there is anything we can do to assist in making your reservations. 707 939 2407.