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The Wine Country experience is probably as much about food as it is about wine. Nowhere else are the basic ingredients of great wine-food pairings more abundant than in the California Wine Country. The conditions that make the region perfect for cultivating world-class wine grapes bless the Wine Country with quality produce, herbs, meats, dairy products, and other chef’s essentials. Close proximity of the Pacific Ocean adds fresh seafood to the bounty. No wonder the Wine Country is home to so many fabulous restaurants. Access to fine wines, including many handcrafted in small lots and not readily available outside the Wine Country, makes this the perfect location for creating great cuisine. The best way to ensure a great meal in the Wine Country is to plan ahead. Here as everywhere advance reservations facilitate good tables in the most popular restaurants, especially on weekends.

Dining Tips

• Reservations. For fine dining, choose your restaurants and make reservations as far in advance as possible.
• Last-Minute Bookings. If you don't have reservations, don't hesitate to inquire about same-day availability as there can be cancellations.
• Geography. In making your dining plans, keep geography in mind. Don't assume restaurants are convenient to lodging just because they are both in the Wine Country, as distance and rural roads can make for a long commute. When in doubt, ask when making reservations.

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The location’s panoramic view is what best defines Brix. Vegetable and herb gardens, sweeping vineyards, and the distant Napa Hills are visible from almost every seat. The centerpiece of the restaurant is the exhibition kitchen, where diners can watch as the chef prepares the evenings dishes. Also visit our Wine and Gift Shop, featuring Rare, Collectable and discounted Wines as well as works from Local Artists.

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Dining in the Wine Country is full of surprises and outstanding restaurant choices. The Wine Country provides local chefs with an abundance of locally grown food options that they transform into some of the best food on the planet. In fact, the Wine Country has spawned its own food style referred to as "Wine Country Cuisine". Many restaurants have world-class reputations and reservations can be difficult to procure. Visitors should consider locking in a few restaurant choices before arriving to assure access to their favorite restaurants. Bon Appetite!

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Click on any of the names below for more information and to make reservations.
 

Restaurant	City	Cuisine	Price
Auberge du Soleil	Napa	French	$$$$
Brix	Yountville	California	$$$
Cyrus	Healdsburg	Contemporary	$$$$
Domaine Chandon	Yountville	French	$$$$
Farmhouse Inn	Forestville	California	$$$$
French Laundry	Yountville	American	$$$$
John Ash & Co.	Santa Rosa	California	$$$
Julia's Kitchen at COPIA	Napa	California	$$
Langley's on the Green	Windsor	American	$$
Napa Valley Wine Train	Napa	California	$$$$
Silverado Brewing Company	St. Helena	American	$$
Santi	Geyserville	Italian	$$$
Tra Vigne	St. Helena	Italian	$$$
Willi's Seafood	Healdsburg	Small Plates	$$$
Wolf House	Sonoma	American	$$
Zinsvalley	Napa	American	$$$

* Pricing Key: $$ - $30 and under, $$$ - $31-$50, $$$$ - $50 and over

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