Best Historic Restaurants in Wine Country

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1. Market

4.9

Exceptional(4353)

$$$$

• American • St. Helena

Booked 8 times today

Market in St. Helena offers an elegant, yet comfortable dining experience with a fresh take on American classics. At Market we focus on using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our high quality food comes from local organic farms, which makes dining here a pure treat. Our refined atmosphere and warm genuine service creates an inviting environment for all to enjoy. Market's cuisine is flavor forward, visually stunning, and simply delicious. Market is a great place to stop for a quick lunch or a nice sit down meal. We are very engaged with the local wineries, and will help you find the perfect glass to complement any of our dishes. We look forward to seeing you soon at Market

2. El Dorado Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(5949)

$$$$

• Californian • Sonoma

Booked 72 times today

El Dorado Kitchen serves award-winning cuisine crafted with local, seasonal ingredients from Executive Chef Armando Navarro. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast (Friday-Sunday), lunch and dinner 7 days a week, and on Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Join us in the main dining room, front corner café, on the tree-lined outdoor patio, our cozy bar, or in our private dining room. Corkage Policy: $35 per 750 ml bottle.

3. Bistro Jeanty

4.8

Exceptional(11742)

$$$$

• French • Yountville

Booked 99 times today

In everyday French life, it is the Bistro that is woven into the daily pattern of meals and celebrations. The only French owned and operated restaurant in Napa Valley, Bistro Jeanty has been received by patrons from all over as a true French bistro. The warm interior is a reflection of the casual elegance you find in every meal. Classic dishes such as Mussels, Cassoulet, or of course Philippe’s famed Tomato soup make you feel as if you really have traveled into the French countryside. From all of us here at Bistro Jeanty we invite you to come and share in the excitement of dining.

4. Under-Study

4.8

Exceptional(3)

$$$$

• Californian • St. Helena

Under-Study lives in a space with a rich – and delicious – history in Napa Valley, when food and wine entrepreneur Leslie Rudd, founder of PRESS and Rudd Estate, opened a Dean & DeLuca location here, bringing a taste of New York’s iconic gourmet market to St. Helena.Today, alongside our neighbors, The Museum of Art & Culture (The MAC), we’re honored to bring new life into the space under the leadership of Samantha Rudd, Chef Partner Philip Tessier, and Managing Partner Justin Williams, we’ve reimagined this historic space as a modern, colorful take on a culinary playground —where creativity thrives, and tradition meets innovation.

5. Cole's Chop House

4.7

Exceptional(8218)

$$$$

• Steak • Napa

Booked 72 times today

Cole's Chop House presents sophisticated steak house classics in an elegant setting matched by friendly, attentive service. Cole's features 21 day dry-aged steaks, Angus beef, pork from small farms in Iowa, signature cocktails, hand-selected bourbons and an extensive wine list focusing on Napa Valley wines.

A photo of LaSalette Restaurant restaurant

6. LaSalette Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(4138)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Sonoma

Booked 24 times today

Nestled among the historic buildings surrounding Sonoma's iconic plaza, LaSalette Restaurant has earned its reputation as one of Sonoma Valley's favorite dining destinations since its inception in 1998. Chef Manuel Azevedo's signature Cozinha Nova Portuguesa ("New Portuguese Cuisine") celebrates the diverse and complex flavors of his native Portugal while adapting them to the bounty of top-quality ingredients found in California. The result is a distinctive cuisine that blends familiar Southern European comfort foods, exotic seasonings inspired by Portugal's centuries of global exploration, and fresh, seasonal Californian produce. As the continued success of LaSalette demonstrates, this fusion is a winning combination for lovers of traditional Portuguese fare and adventurous gourmets alike.

7. The Saint

4.3

Awesome(185)

$$$$

• American • St. Helena

Booked 1 time today

The Saint is a romantic restaurant, cocktail club and tasting lounge serving guests (21+) in an elegant, yet relaxed, ambiance. We offer American cuisine, classic cocktails, and more than 50 local boutique wines by the glass. We offer full service dinner and lunch menus Tues-Sat, and hearty bar fare, including artisanal cheese & charcuterie, fresh burrata from Italy, hummus, pita and veggies, olives, and nuts every day.Reserve the most romantic table in the Napa Valley in our cozy, candlelit 1905 bank vault. For groups (up to 12) reserve the winemaker’s table, in our elegant, stone-walled speakeasy cellarInclude your preferred dinning experience in your booking notes. All guests must be 21 and over. Note: For parties of 6 or more guests, we require one tab and check out. We kindly request cancellation 48 hours prior to your scheduled reservation to avoid a cancellation fee. A credit card is required to hold your group reservation.

A photo of Ristorante Allegria restaurant

8. Ristorante Allegria

4.7

Exceptional(6226)

$$$$

• Italian • Napa

Booked 40 times today

Ristorante Allegria features Italian influenced with California Cuisine. In downtown Napa, Ristorante Allegria is located in a historic landmark bank building featuring 35 foot ceilings, a breathtaking ambiance, delicious food, superb service and relaxing Italian music. On the menu, there is chicken, home made pastas, lamb and – the signature Marinated Teriyaki Skirt Steak is not to be missed! Wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive collection of Italian and Napa Valley selections. With our winning combination of warm and impeccable service, simple yet creative dishes and a passion for detail, Ristorante Allegria is the perfect place for your next dining experience in the Napa Valley

A photo of Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America restaurant

9. Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

4.9

Exceptional(1411)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • St. Helena

Booked 6 times today

Join us for a unique dining experience that is unmatched in the Napa Valley. Set on the historic campus of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone, Gatehouse Restaurant showcases the talents of CIA students who have completed two years of rigorous study, under the supervision of our world-class faculty. Enjoy a meal inspired by local produce from the college’s own farms and gardens, and other high-quality ingredients. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

10. Celadon - Napa

4.7

Exceptional(6079)

$$$$

• International • Napa

Booked 29 times today

Enjoy Celadon's award-winning 'Global Comfort Food' in our beautiful dining room or on the lovely courtyard. The seasonally influenced menu features flavors from the Mediterranean, Asia, and the Americas. We are located in the heart of downtown Napa in the Historic Napa Mill.

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From verified diners like you

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JonathanGold
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The steaks were outstanding, tender, juicy, delicious and best of all was the freshness of the steak you can taste! Our waiter was the best and made our first time visit great and memorable! Definitely one of the best steakhouse around and worth every penny!
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Cole's Chop House$$$$• Steak• Napa
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4.7
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Lori
San Francisco Bay Area •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our table shared the crab cake, spring vegetable tempura and the filet medallions with shoestring potatoes. Each one was fantastic! Perfectly cooked and seasoned with ultra fresh ingredients. Our main waiter, Luis was awesome as was everyone we had contact with.
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Market$$$$• American• St. Helena
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4.9
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Ralph
Greater Boston •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food, great service and excellent wine.
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El Dorado Kitchen$$$$• Californian• Sonoma
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4.7
A
Angela
Atlanta •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Service and food were amazing!! Every interaction from arrival to leaving was lovely.
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Bistro Jeanty$$$$• French• Yountville
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 7, 2026
What a great place! Staff is amazing and the food was perfection.
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Under-Study$$$$• Californian• St. Helena
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4.8

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