Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Napa by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Napa using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Norman Rose Tavern
- Rating: 3.8/5 (798 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 1st St. Napa, California
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#29. Morimoto Napa
- Rating: 3.8/5 (3966 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 610 Main St. Napa, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Azzurro Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.9/5 (553 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1260 Main St. Napa, California
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#27. Filippi's Pizza Grotto
- Rating: 3.9/5 (844 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 645 1st St. Napa, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#26. TORC
- Rating: 4.0/5 (739 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1140 Main St. Napa, California
- Categories: New American
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#25. Napa Valley Wine Train
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1730 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1275 McKinstry St. Napa, California
- Categories: New American, Wine Tours, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Aroma Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (573 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3012 Jefferson St. Napa, California
- Categories: Indian, Salad
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#23. Small World Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (636 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 932 Coombs St. Napa, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Greek, Falafel
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#22. Taj Grill Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 Lincoln Ave. Napa, California
- Categories: Indian
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#21. Ristorante Allegria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2560 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1026 1st St. Napa, California
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#20. FARM at Carneros
- Rating: 4.0/5 (957 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4048 Sonoma Hwy Napa, California
- Categories: New American
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#19. Fumé Bistro & Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4050 Byway East Napa, California
- Categories: Bars, New American
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#18. ZuZu
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1964 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 829 Main St. Napa, California
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Spanish, Tapas/Small Plates
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#17. Mustards Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (2584 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7399 St. Helena Hwy Napa, California
- Categories: New American
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#16. Boon Fly Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2632 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4048 Sonoma Hwy Napa, California
- Categories: American
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#15. Il Posto Trattoria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (666 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4211 Solano Ave. Napa, California
- Categories: Italian
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#14. Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1811 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 975 1st St. Napa, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Wine Bars, American
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#13. Bistro Don Giovanni
- Rating: 4.2/5 (2059 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4110 Howard Lane Napa, California
- Categories: Italian
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#12. Hal Yamashita
- Rating: 4.2/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1758 Industrial Way Ste 106 Napa, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#11. Carpe Diem Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1039 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 2nd St. Ste 185 Napa, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American, Venues & Event Spaces
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#10. The Waterfront Seafood Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 720 Main St. Napa, California
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Hog Island Oyster Co
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 610 1st St. Napa, California
- Categories: Seafood
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#8. Cole's Chop House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1528 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1122 Main St. Napa, California
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Bear at Stanly Ranch
- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 200 Stanly Crossroad Napa, California
- Categories: New American
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#6. Scala Osteria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1141 1st St. Napa, California
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#5. Kenzo Napa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1339 Pearl St. Napa, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#4. Pasta Prego
- Rating: 4.5/5 (805 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1502 Main St. Napa, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Pizza
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#3. Yak & Yeti
- Rating: 4.5/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3150 Jefferson St. Napa, California
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
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#2. Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1982 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1990 Trower Ave. Napa, California
- Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian
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#1. Cordeiro's Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.6/5 (548 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2025 Monticello Road Napa, California
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
