Napa Valley Dining, Fresh and, Oh, So Fine


With the stunning backdrop of the Napa Valley’s variegated natural beauty, it’s no wonder that local residents can enjoy world class cuisine at scores of fine restaurants not far from their Napa County homes.

Expressing high regard for fresh, organic and local ingredients, renowned chefs create dining experiences to be savored and long remembered. The selection of cuisine and style reflects the distinct personality of each Napa Valley niche – from the sophisticated and complex to simple yet elegant. Napa Valley home owners have the great advantage of being able to sample these gustatory delights any day of the year, taking time to explore and discover new restaurants and return to old favorites.

Three for the Road
For special occasions, the famed Silverado Resort is a favorite destination for Napa Valley residents. Inspired by award-winning chefs, the Royal Oak Restaurant prepares delicious steak and seafood from its open-air kitchen. Vegetable dishes are created with local, fresh produce. All is paired with Napa wines that enhance the dining experience in a venue that overlooks Silverado’s stunningly landscaped grounds.

Joining this classic favorite is an edgy, new resort in Calistoga that brings urban chic to the relaxed natural environment of the Napa Valley. Solage Calistogsa is a full service resort that dedicates itself to “healthy balance.” This theme easily flows to its Solbar Restaurant which strives to be “casual but savvy.” Inside the restaurant is comfortable, modern décor and outdoor dining offers beautiful views of the blue-green mountains skirting Calistoga. Again, Solage echoes the Napa Valley’s preference for organic, seasonal and fresh produce.

For a downtown Napa experience, local home owners find a variety of choices at the Historic Napa Mill. Nestled along the Napa River, the complex features a variety of restaurants, from elegant evening dining spots to casual and hearty breakfast cafes. The Napa River Inn anchors this historic center and offers award-winning dining as well as shops and a luxurious day spa. Napa Valley residents also enjoy the Riverbend Performance Plaza where music, theatre and performances enliven the night scene at the Historic Napa Mill.

A Bounty of Dining Choices
These three dining and entertainment venues illustrate the wide variety and distinctive personality available to people who own homes in the Napa Valley – elegant and formal, contemporary and upscale, casual and relaxed. But, Napa residents and visitors have hundreds of choices for their dining and entertainment pleasure. Restaurants feature worldwide cuisine including Asian dining, Central and South American selections, Continental and European, and Mediterranean cuisine. A natural favorite in the Napa Valley is California cuisine – a fusion of freshness and creativity that draws upon food traditions from around the world.

There are smart little delis where day-trippers can stop to assemble a delicious picnic, choosing from organic, local produce and freshly baked breads. There are bistros and brew pubs, coffee houses and corner cafes that are casual favorites among Napa Valley home owners. The Internet offers an exhaustive list of Napa Valley Restaurants, complete with reviews of food, wines and service.

Authentic Napa Valley Cuisine
Regard for Napa Valley landscape and preserving the county’s distinct agricultural personality, extends to its dining and entertainment venues. Napa home owners clearly prefer the unique and home grown over the common big-chain restaurants found in many tourist areas.

With hundreds of dining choices throughout the Napa Valley, home owners are in the midst of a veritable bounty of excellent restaurants. Some are just around the corner, while others are a short drive from home. How fortunate to live in one of the nation’s most beautiful and productive regions where freshness, creativity and quality of life combine to make the Napa County the ideal place to call home.