Outdoor dining in Napa Valley
From spring through fall, eating outside is one of the pleasures of the valley. These restaurants have patios, gardens or terraces. Outdoor tables are usually first-come or can be requested but not guaranteed, so ask when you book and have a backup plan for windy or cool evenings.
16 restaurants, ranked by guest rating. Details checked against each restaurant's own site.
Photo: Ronda · Google
Mustards GrillRestaurant in Napa★ 4.7 (2,729) · American · Wine country classicPhoto: Felippe Leite · Google
Oxbow Public MarketRestaurant in Napa★ 4.6 (5,730) · Food hall · Walk-ins welcomePhoto: Gott's St. Helena · Google
Gott's Roadside (St. Helena)Restaurant in St. Helena★ 4.6 (5,480) · Casual · Family friendlyPhoto: Indoorfish · Google
The French LaundryRestaurant in Yountville★ 4.6 (2,283) · Michelin star · Tasting menuPhoto: Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch · Google
Farmstead at Long Meadow RanchRestaurant in St. Helena★ 4.6 (1,883) · Farm-to-table · Outdoor diningPhoto: John Burdge · Google
Oakville GroceryRestaurant in Oakville★ 4.6 (1,753) · Casual · PizzaPhoto: Solbar · Google
SolbarRestaurant in Calistoga★ 4.6 (656) · Resort dining · Outdoor diningPhoto: Angele Restaurant & Bar · Google
Angele Restaurant & BarRestaurant in Napa★ 4.5 (1,487) · French · Outdoor diningPhoto: Gott's Napa · Google
Gott's Roadside (Oxbow)Restaurant in Napa★ 4.4 (3,752) · Casual · Family friendlyPhoto: Colleen O'Hollaren · Google
R+D KitchenRestaurant in Yountville★ 4.4 (2,466) · Outdoor dining · CasualPhoto: Kathleen Azzopardi · Google
Brix Restaurant & GardensRestaurant in Napa★ 4.4 (1,773) · Gardens · Farm-to-tablePhoto: Jay Roy · Google
The Charter OakRestaurant in St. Helena★ 4.4 (1,656) · Farm-to-table · Outdoor diningPhoto: Jon Yu · Google
ZuzuRestaurant in Napa★ 4.4 (1,589) · Spanish · TapasPhoto: 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: Brandy Amarillas · Google
EvangelineRestaurant in Calistoga★ 4.1 (523) · French-Creole · PatioTips before you go
- Request outdoor seating when you book.
- Evenings cool quickly; bring a layer.
- Lunch is the easiest time to get a patio table.
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