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Food scene

Calistoga- Great specialty grocery store for picnic items and more.
19 locals recommend
CALMART
1491 Lincoln Ave
19 locals recommend
Calistoga- Great specialty grocery store for picnic items and more.
Calistoga- Bella Bakery- (707)942-1443 www.bellabakerycalistoga.com Fresh and locally made pastries. Yum.
6 locals recommend
Bella Bakery
1353 Lincoln Ave
6 locals recommend
Calistoga- Bella Bakery- (707)942-1443 www.bellabakerycalistoga.com Fresh and locally made pastries. Yum.
Calistoga- Buster’s Southern BBQ- (707) 942-5605 www.busterssouthernbbq.com Amazing tri-tip sandwiches. Affordable and casual. Just beware of the hot sauce- it’s REALLY hot! This is good for take out.
16 locals recommend
Buster's Original Southern BBQ
1207 Foothill Blvd
16 locals recommend
Calistoga- Buster’s Southern BBQ- (707) 942-5605 www.busterssouthernbbq.com Amazing tri-tip sandwiches. Affordable and casual. Just beware of the hot sauce- it’s REALLY hot! This is good for take out.
Calistoga- Café Sarafornia- www.cafesarafornia.com 1413 Lincoln Ave. Best breakfast in town! REALLY good comfort food. Some gluten free items on the menu.
15 locals recommend
Café Sarafornia
1413 Lincoln Ave
15 locals recommend
Calistoga- Café Sarafornia- www.cafesarafornia.com 1413 Lincoln Ave. Best breakfast in town! REALLY good comfort food. Some gluten free items on the menu.
Calistoga Inn, Restaurant and Brewery- (707)942-4101 www.calistogainn.com Great outdoor dining, (ask to sit by the creek). Comfort food. We don’t like the beer, but we’re picky!
14 locals recommend
Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery | Calistoga, CA
1250 Lincoln Ave
14 locals recommend
Calistoga Inn, Restaurant and Brewery- (707)942-4101 www.calistogainn.com Great outdoor dining, (ask to sit by the creek). Comfort food. We don’t like the beer, but we’re picky!
Calistoga Thai Kitchen- (707)942-1176 www.calistogathai.com Traditional Thai cuisine.
17 locals recommend
Calistoga Thai Kitchen
1359 Lincoln Ave
17 locals recommend
Calistoga Thai Kitchen- (707)942-1176 www.calistogathai.com Traditional Thai cuisine.
Calistoga- Hydro Bar and Grill- (707)942-9777 1403 Lincoln Ave. Good burgers, sometimes live music casual dining.
Hydro Grill
1403 Lincoln Ave
Calistoga- Hydro Bar and Grill- (707)942-9777 1403 Lincoln Ave. Good burgers, sometimes live music casual dining.
Calistoga- Johnny’s Restaurant and Bar- (707)942-5938 www.johnnyscalistoga.com 1457 Lincoln Ave. Nice patio in good weather. Always some interesting things on the menu… a bit more upscale. $$$
Johnny's
1457 Lincoln Ave
Calistoga- Johnny’s Restaurant and Bar- (707)942-5938 www.johnnyscalistoga.com 1457 Lincoln Ave. Nice patio in good weather. Always some interesting things on the menu… a bit more upscale. $$$
Calistoga- Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano- (707)942-4400 www.pacficomexicanrestaurant.com Outdoor patio, live mariachi band and over 70 tequilas!
Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano
1237 Lincoln Ave
Calistoga- Pacifico Restaurante Mexicano- (707)942-4400 www.pacficomexicanrestaurant.com Outdoor patio, live mariachi band and over 70 tequilas!
Calistoga- Sam’s Social Club- (707)942-4969 www.samssocialclub.com rustic American dishes, sometimes wild game. $$$
27 locals recommend
Sam's Social Club
1712 Lincoln Ave
27 locals recommend
Calistoga- Sam’s Social Club- (707)942-4969 www.samssocialclub.com rustic American dishes, sometimes wild game. $$$
Calistoga- Soo Yuan- Chinese 1354 Lincoln Ave. NOT fancy, reasonably priced good food- get it for take out!
Soo Yuan Restaurant
1354 CA-29
Calistoga- Soo Yuan- Chinese 1354 Lincoln Ave. NOT fancy, reasonably priced good food- get it for take out!
Calistoga- Solbar- Auberge du Soleil- (707)963-1211 755 Silverado Trail (Just off from the downtown area.) Most romantic views in the valley. The restaurant serves all meals. The bar is open 11am to 11pm-the restaurant is pricey but great- the bar (sit outside when possible) serves good food, we have a burger there each fall and enjoy the same beautiful view. Call for reservations for dinner. $$$ Michelin-rated restaurant using farm fresh, seasonal ingredients to create unique, flavorful dishes.
27 locals recommend
Solbar
755 Silverado Trail N
27 locals recommend
Calistoga- Solbar- Auberge du Soleil- (707)963-1211 755 Silverado Trail (Just off from the downtown area.) Most romantic views in the valley. The restaurant serves all meals. The bar is open 11am to 11pm-the restaurant is pricey but great- the bar (sit outside when possible) serves good food, we have a burger there each fall and enjoy the same beautiful view. Call for reservations for dinner. $$$ Michelin-rated restaurant using farm fresh, seasonal ingredients to create unique, flavorful dishes.
Calistoga- Sushi Mambo- (707)942-4699 Homestyle Japanese
10 locals recommend
Sushi Mambo
1631 Lincoln Ave
10 locals recommend
Calistoga- Sushi Mambo- (707)942-4699 Homestyle Japanese
Napa- Bistro Jeanty- 707-944-0103 country French- creamy tomato soup w/ puff pastry top has about a cube of butter but your won’t care! My Husband loves their causolet- just like his Grandma made, I have their quiche. Their Chocolate moose crème Brule top’s any meal (their French fries, beet salad and heirloom tomato salads. I am always very full after eating here)
43 locals recommend
Bistro Jeanty
6510 Washington St
43 locals recommend
Napa- Bistro Jeanty- 707-944-0103 country French- creamy tomato soup w/ puff pastry top has about a cube of butter but your won’t care! My Husband loves their causolet- just like his Grandma made, I have their quiche. Their Chocolate moose crème Brule top’s any meal (their French fries, beet salad and heirloom tomato salads. I am always very full after eating here)
Yountville- Bouchon- Parisian style Bistro and Bakery – owned by Thomas Keller also French laundry one of the top chefs in the country, he also has a more casual place down the street. The macaroons are amazing! (Ad Hoc- its $45. pre fixed four course. They have brunches and lunches some days. Casual family style)
53 locals recommend
Bouchon Bistro
6534 Washington St
53 locals recommend
Yountville- Bouchon- Parisian style Bistro and Bakery – owned by Thomas Keller also French laundry one of the top chefs in the country, he also has a more casual place down the street. The macaroons are amazing! (Ad Hoc- its $45. pre fixed four course. They have brunches and lunches some days. Casual family style)
Yountville- Bottega- to rave reviews. The appetizer with artichoke hearts and mozzarella disappeared fast (Nummy)! Lunch is not every day. Their gnocchi are light little pillows.
39 locals recommend
Bottega Napa Valley
6525 Washington Street
39 locals recommend
Yountville- Bottega- to rave reviews. The appetizer with artichoke hearts and mozzarella disappeared fast (Nummy)! Lunch is not every day. Their gnocchi are light little pillows.
Yountville- Ottimo- (Behind Bottega) has a paninis and pizza that are great for a quick lunch.
Ottimo
6525 Washington St
Yountville- Ottimo- (Behind Bottega) has a paninis and pizza that are great for a quick lunch.
Yountville- Brix (707)944-2749 is also very good. It's On Hwy 29.
19 locals recommend
Brix Restaurant and Gardens
7377 St Helena Hwy
19 locals recommend
Yountville- Brix (707)944-2749 is also very good. It's On Hwy 29.
Napa- Bardessono- (707)204-6030so far I have had appetizers at the bar (and enjoyed a ginger lemon drop) but defiantly different that the rest of the valley. heard good things about the restaurant. I do like their gardens and check out the air ferns at the entry.
Bardessono Hotel & Spa
6526 Yount St
Napa- Bardessono- (707)204-6030so far I have had appetizers at the bar (and enjoyed a ginger lemon drop) but defiantly different that the rest of the valley. heard good things about the restaurant. I do like their gardens and check out the air ferns at the entry.
Rutherford (Napa) - Great food! Try the pork chop if they're serving it...
45 locals recommend
Mustards Grill
7399 St Helena Hwy
45 locals recommend
Rutherford (Napa) - Great food! Try the pork chop if they're serving it...
Rutherford- (On Hwy 29, Napa) Rutherford Grill- (707)963-1792 1180 Rutherford Road, dress code, make a reservation if possible. Yummy grilled food- it always smells like wood smoke!
50 locals recommend
Rutherford Grill
1180 Rutherford Rd
50 locals recommend
Rutherford- (On Hwy 29, Napa) Rutherford Grill- (707)963-1792 1180 Rutherford Road, dress code, make a reservation if possible. Yummy grilled food- it always smells like wood smoke!
Napa- Cole’s Chop house-(707)224-6328 the onion strings are addictive, their asparagus in hollandaise sauce is necessary, I also must have their fillet and a lemon drop!
45 locals recommend
Cole's Chop House
1122 Main St
45 locals recommend
Napa- Cole’s Chop house-(707)224-6328 the onion strings are addictive, their asparagus in hollandaise sauce is necessary, I also must have their fillet and a lemon drop!
Napa- Oxbow market has shops, wine and food places. Their wine bar severs food and makes great Mac and cheese!!! Acme bakery is great- wonderful breads. The cupcake 's are very sweet. Acme baking company makes wonderful breads, I had the Bacon Batard recently.
169 locals recommend
Oxbow Public Market
610 1st St
169 locals recommend
Napa- Oxbow market has shops, wine and food places. Their wine bar severs food and makes great Mac and cheese!!! Acme bakery is great- wonderful breads. The cupcake 's are very sweet. Acme baking company makes wonderful breads, I had the Bacon Batard recently.
Napa- Sweetie Pie’s is a bakery (You can have lunch) nummy stuff but my favorite is a “Yodel”, a chocolate dream and can be addictive. Genova Delicatessen- 253-8686 1550 Trancas, good.
23 locals recommend
Sweetie Pies Bakery
520 Main St
23 locals recommend
Napa- Sweetie Pie’s is a bakery (You can have lunch) nummy stuff but my favorite is a “Yodel”, a chocolate dream and can be addictive. Genova Delicatessen- 253-8686 1550 Trancas, good.
Sonoma- The Girl and the Fig-(707)938-3634 I prefer going in good weather so I can sit out back in their garden.
175 locals recommend
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain St
175 locals recommend
Sonoma- The Girl and the Fig-(707)938-3634 I prefer going in good weather so I can sit out back in their garden.
Santa Rosa- Yeti- Tibetan/Indian I can't go a month without eating their Mo Mo's! Fig cafe (707)938-2130
6 locals recommend
Yeti Restaurant
190 Farmers Lane
6 locals recommend
Santa Rosa- Yeti- Tibetan/Indian I can't go a month without eating their Mo Mo's! Fig cafe (707)938-2130
Kenwood- Salt and Stone- brand new, really good food, big fireplace in the bar, nice patio in good weather. Directly across from Kunde Winery. Make a reservation if possible. $$$
8 locals recommend
Salt & Stone
9900 Sonoma Highway
8 locals recommend
Kenwood- Salt and Stone- brand new, really good food, big fireplace in the bar, nice patio in good weather. Directly across from Kunde Winery. Make a reservation if possible. $$$
Moving to Santa Rosa- Café Citti- Order at the counter, relaxed environment, big full plates of food. Small patio.
46 locals recommend
Cafe Citti
2792 4th Street
46 locals recommend
Moving to Santa Rosa- Café Citti- Order at the counter, relaxed environment, big full plates of food. Small patio.
Kenwood- Palooza Craft Brewery- Lots of local beers, pub food.(707) 833-4000
41 locals recommend
Palooza Brewery & Gastropub
8910 Sonoma Hwy
41 locals recommend
Kenwood- Palooza Craft Brewery- Lots of local beers, pub food.(707) 833-4000
Santa Rosa- Stark's Steakhouse 521 Adams St 707546-5100- we usually eat in the bar and love to go at happy hour (3-6) Best Burgers in Sonoma county (the newspaper and I agree) have their sweet potato fries, heavily seasoned, and try the cheese fondue NUMMY.
98 locals recommend
Stark's Steak & Seafood
521 Adams St
98 locals recommend
Santa Rosa- Stark's Steakhouse 521 Adams St 707546-5100- we usually eat in the bar and love to go at happy hour (3-6) Best Burgers in Sonoma county (the newspaper and I agree) have their sweet potato fries, heavily seasoned, and try the cheese fondue NUMMY.
Santa Rosa- Monti's Rotisserie & Bar 714 village Court 707-568-4404- (This is in Montgomery Shopping center, a nice outdoor shopping center, unique shops, not a teen hang out!)
49 locals recommend
Monti's
714 Village Ct
49 locals recommend
Santa Rosa- Monti's Rotisserie & Bar 714 village Court 707-568-4404- (This is in Montgomery Shopping center, a nice outdoor shopping center, unique shops, not a teen hang out!)
Santa Rosa- Willie’s Wine Bar- (707)526-3096 1415 Town and Country Drive Top 100 restaurant in the Bay Area for four years. Small plates, and perfect wine pairings.
81 locals recommend
Willi's Wine Bar
1415 Town and Country Dr
81 locals recommend
Santa Rosa- Willie’s Wine Bar- (707)526-3096 1415 Town and Country Drive Top 100 restaurant in the Bay Area for four years. Small plates, and perfect wine pairings.
Santa Rosa- John Ash- (707)527-7687 longtime favorite, white table clothes upscale, vineyard views. Great Happy Hour! $$$
65 locals recommend
John Ash & Co.
4330 Barnes Rd
65 locals recommend
Santa Rosa- John Ash- (707)527-7687 longtime favorite, white table clothes upscale, vineyard views. Great Happy Hour! $$$
Windsor- Kin- On the square so a good location, yummy American food
30 locals recommend
KIN Windsor
740 McClelland Dr
30 locals recommend
Windsor- Kin- On the square so a good location, yummy American food
Windsor- candy store on the green in Windsor- really fun old fashion stuff.
Cravin's Candy Emporium
720 McClelland Dr
Windsor- candy store on the green in Windsor- really fun old fashion stuff.
Geyserville- Diavola pizzeria * Salumeria- 707-814-0111 Amazing!
58 locals recommend
Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria
21021 Geyserville Avenue
58 locals recommend
Geyserville- Diavola pizzeria * Salumeria- 707-814-0111 Amazing!
Santa Rosa- Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant (707)887-3300- food was wonderful
40 locals recommend
Farmhouse Inn
7871 River Rd
40 locals recommend
Santa Rosa- Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant (707)887-3300- food was wonderful
Santa Rosa- Safeway has everything you need. Their sourdough French bread is the best! Fresh cracked crab in season!
26 locals recommend
Safeway
100 Calistoga Rd
26 locals recommend
Santa Rosa- Safeway has everything you need. Their sourdough French bread is the best! Fresh cracked crab in season!
Calistoga- Lovina- (707)942-6500 www.lovinacalistoga.com great food and service! Ask to sit outside in the garden area. Small place, but yummy food!
17 locals recommend
Calistoga Thai Kitchen
1359 Lincoln Ave
17 locals recommend
Calistoga- Lovina- (707)942-6500 www.lovinacalistoga.com great food and service! Ask to sit outside in the garden area. Small place, but yummy food!
Comfortable coffee shop. 1426 Lincoln Ave. Calistoga CA
Calistoga Roastery
Comfortable coffee shop. 1426 Lincoln Ave. Calistoga CA

Wineries

Calistoga- Castello Di Amorosa, 16 years to build, $38. Million, Tuscan castle. Fun tour if you are interested in construction. Four floors above ground and four below 120,000 sq feet includes a torture chamber and dungeon. This was in the movie “Bedtime stories” at Christmas. www.castellodiaorosa.com 707-967-6272 must make reservations for tour
150 locals recommend
Castello di Amorosa
4045 St Helena Hwy
150 locals recommend
Calistoga- Castello Di Amorosa, 16 years to build, $38. Million, Tuscan castle. Fun tour if you are interested in construction. Four floors above ground and four below 120,000 sq feet includes a torture chamber and dungeon. This was in the movie “Bedtime stories” at Christmas. www.castellodiaorosa.com 707-967-6272 must make reservations for tour
Calistoga- Sterling- I like Sterling if you have time and it's a beautiful day, you take a tram up the mountain, walk around (self-guided tour) and then they have a sit down tasting with views of the valley. Most places are stand up at the bar, this place it is leisurely and with beautiful views. no appt needed
6 locals recommend
Sterling Vineyards
1111 Dunaweal Lane
6 locals recommend
Calistoga- Sterling- I like Sterling if you have time and it's a beautiful day, you take a tram up the mountain, walk around (self-guided tour) and then they have a sit down tasting with views of the valley. Most places are stand up at the bar, this place it is leisurely and with beautiful views. no appt needed
Calistoga- Chateau Montelena Winery- is the one that was famous for winning the wine competition in France for their chardonnay that put the Napa Valley on the map. Beautiful lake out back and really good wine. You might want to make a reservation. (We left the really fun movie “Bottle Shock” on the counter for you since it’s all about this winery!)
31 locals recommend
Chateau Montelena
1429 Tubbs Ln
31 locals recommend
Calistoga- Chateau Montelena Winery- is the one that was famous for winning the wine competition in France for their chardonnay that put the Napa Valley on the map. Beautiful lake out back and really good wine. You might want to make a reservation. (We left the really fun movie “Bottle Shock” on the counter for you since it’s all about this winery!)
Kenwood- Kunde Winery- 9825 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood- Be sure to take the Mountain Top Tour. On a clear day you can see the port at Oakland. It’s a beautiful drive through the vineyard and a personal tasting at the top of the mountain- well worth the cost!! This is a fantastic place to sit and sip outdoors in front of their beautiful pond. The wine is amazing!
75 locals recommend
Kunde Family Winery
9825 Sonoma Hwy
75 locals recommend
Kenwood- Kunde Winery- 9825 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood- Be sure to take the Mountain Top Tour. On a clear day you can see the port at Oakland. It’s a beautiful drive through the vineyard and a personal tasting at the top of the mountain- well worth the cost!! This is a fantastic place to sit and sip outdoors in front of their beautiful pond. The wine is amazing!

Spas

Calistoga Spa Hot Springs- 1006 Washington St Calistoga, CA 94515 Phone number (707) 942-6269 I highly recommend this for a massage- if you get a massage here you have all day access to the 3 hot springs pools. Each is a different temperature so even on a cold winter day this is fabulous! They also don’t care if you bring in your own cooler with food and booze!! That alone is worth the cost of the massage!!
26 locals recommend
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
1006 Washington St
26 locals recommend
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs- 1006 Washington St Calistoga, CA 94515 Phone number (707) 942-6269 I highly recommend this for a massage- if you get a massage here you have all day access to the 3 hot springs pools. Each is a different temperature so even on a cold winter day this is fabulous! They also don’t care if you bring in your own cooler with food and booze!! That alone is worth the cost of the massage!!
Calistoga=-Solage for amazing spa treatments. (866)942-7442
The Spa at Solage
755 Silverado Trail N
Calistoga=-Solage for amazing spa treatments. (866)942-7442
In Freestone: Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary 707-823-8231- We started going here 16 years ago- enzyme bath and massage afterwards. You’re not far from the ocean, so go wiggle your toes in the sand at Bodega Bay
118 locals recommend
Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary
209 Bohemian Hwy
118 locals recommend
In Freestone: Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary 707-823-8231- We started going here 16 years ago- enzyme bath and massage afterwards. You’re not far from the ocean, so go wiggle your toes in the sand at Bodega Bay

Movie Theater

St. Helena- Cameo Cinema- 1340 Main St. (707)963-9779 Old fashioned moie theater. The sound system was donated by George Lucas. Top notch movies in a fun place. Bring your own bowl for $3 popcorn!
17 locals recommend
Cameo Cinema
1340 Main St
17 locals recommend
St. Helena- Cameo Cinema- 1340 Main St. (707)963-9779 Old fashioned moie theater. The sound system was donated by George Lucas. Top notch movies in a fun place. Bring your own bowl for $3 popcorn!

Beer

Windsor- Barrel Brothers Kitchen and Cocktails- of course- the “Brothers” are our son-in-laws. We own this business with them. (They do all the work!) It's a "serve yourself" from a wall of taps. So get a much or as little as you like! Craft beer, N/A beer, Seltzers, Wine, Cocktails and more! The food is eclectic and really good! Enjoy!
8 locals recommend
Barrel Brothers Brewing Company
9238 Business Park Ct
8 locals recommend
Windsor- Barrel Brothers Kitchen and Cocktails- of course- the “Brothers” are our son-in-laws. We own this business with them. (They do all the work!) It's a "serve yourself" from a wall of taps. So get a much or as little as you like! Craft beer, N/A beer, Seltzers, Wine, Cocktails and more! The food is eclectic and really good! Enjoy!

Traveler advice

Getting around

Wine Country Driver

Your Personal Female Driver: Chris Smolen - 707-227-4844 mynapavalleydriver.com
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Hiking App!

I strongly suggest you get the free app for your phone: "AllTrails" This will show you available hikes where you are located, level of difficulty, distance and it will map your hike!
Getting around

Hikes in Santa Rosa- 15 minutes away

Google: Santa Rosa- Trione-Annadel State Park: Can be Strenuous Hiking, Mountain Bikes, Huge Area, Beautiful! Spring Lake- Easy, Paved, two mile walk around a lake. Howarth Park- Sailing, Pony Rides, Merry go Round etc.
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Hikes in Napa Valley (15 minutes away)

Google: Oat Mine Trail- Can be Somewhat Strenuous, beautiful views of the valley Bothe Napa Valley State Park- Grist Mill functions on weekends, beware of poison oak!