Where to brunch in Napa Valley
A good brunch sets up a day of tasting, and Napa has plenty of places to do it well, from garden patios to bistros that have been serving for decades. These restaurants serve brunch, most on weekends only. Book ahead for Saturday and Sunday mornings, and plan your first tasting for early afternoon.
11 restaurants, ranked by guest rating. Details checked against each restaurant's own site.
Photo: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch · Google
Farmstead at Long Meadow RanchRestaurant in St. Helena★ 4.6 (1,883) · Farm-to-table · Outdoor diningPhoto: Jim Mannoia · Google
LovinaRestaurant in Calistoga★ 4.6 (803) · Weekend brunch · Italian-leaningPhoto: Solbar · Google
SolbarRestaurant in Calistoga★ 4.6 (656) · Resort dining · Outdoor diningPhoto: ken kemble · Google
Bouchon BistroRestaurant in Yountville★ 4.5 (4,798) · French bistro · Wine country classicPhoto: Z z · Google
Ad HocRestaurant in Yountville★ 4.4 (2,160) · Family-style · CasualPhoto: Jay Roy · Google
The Charter OakRestaurant in St. Helena★ 4.4 (1,656) · Farm-to-table · Outdoor diningPhoto: Sam's Social Club · Google
Sam's Social ClubRestaurant in Calistoga★ 4.4 (1,209) · Breakfast · Weekend brunchPhoto: Kitchen Door Restaurant · Google
Kitchen DoorRestaurant in Napa★ 4.4 (575) · Casual · PatioPhoto: Lucy Restaurant & Bar · Google
Lucy Restaurant & Bar at BardessonoRestaurant in Yountville★ 4.3 (343) · Farm-to-table · Hotel diningPhoto: The Restaurant · Google
The Restaurant at Auberge du SoleilRestaurant in Rutherford★ 4.3 (327) · Views · Tasting menuPhoto: Brandy Amarillas · Google
EvangelineRestaurant in Calistoga★ 4.1 (523) · French-Creole · PatioTips before you go
- Most brunch service runs weekends only; check the days.
- Book ahead for patio seating.
- Schedule your first tasting about two hours after brunch.
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