Where to Eat
Brix — Reservations suggested
$$$
7377 St Helena Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
Good for: dinner
Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen — Reservations required
$$$
1327 Railroad Rd., St. Helena
Good for: dinner
Fun fact: this is where Rachel ate her first artichoke (and loved it!)
French Laundry — Reservations required
$$$$$
6640 Washington St., Yountville
Good for: dinner and special occasions
Possibly the most famous restaurant in wine country. James Beard award winning and 3 Michelin star rated. It's a price fix menu that changes nightly are $300pp. Reservations fill up the moment they become available (which is why we haven't eaten here... yet!)
Gott's Roadside
$$
933 Main St., St Helena (There are other locations, but this is the original.)
Good for: milkshakes, burgers, ahi tuna tacos, garlic fries. It's all good.
Tip: the lines get long! Pick up a menu so you can decide what you're getting while you wait.
Note: the sign on the street reads "Taylor's Refresher."
Mustard's Grill — Reservations required
$$$
7399 St. Helena Highway, Napa
Good for: dinner
Napa Valley Wine Train — Reservations required
$$$$
1275 McKinstry St., Napa
Good for: dinner and special occasions
Fun fact: We took Rachel's mom here for Mother's Day on her first trip to Napa.
Tip: Pay the extra for the panoramic view car with a glass roof. Totally worth it.