Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Vallejo area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Vallejo area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Vallejo area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Pho 1
- Rating: 4.0/5 (786 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3885 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Won Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 844 Willow Ave. Ste A1A Hercules, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Chicos Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 82 Solano Sq Benicia, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#27. La Primavera Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1311 Pine St. Martinez, California
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Sal's Family Kitchen
- Rating: 4.1/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 823 Main St. Martinez, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Mirchi Indian Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2032 Columbus Pkwy Benicia, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. South Kelly Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 South Kelly Road American Canyon, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (386 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 498 Military East Ste A Benicia, California
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Venticello's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.1/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 911 1st St. Benicia, California
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bambino's Vallejo
- Rating: 4.1/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Georgia St. Ste 122 Vallejo, California
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bull Valley Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1016 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14 Canyon Lake Drive Port Costa, California
- Categories: Party & Event Planning, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Famiglia Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (499 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 812 San Pablo Ave. Ste 1 Pinole, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Tandoor Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (543 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2554 Appian Way Pinole, California
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Good Day Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 314 Georgia St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Momo's Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (700 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 402 Georgia St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Napoli Pizzeria & Italian Food
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1065 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 Tennessee St. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. TWO60 Kitchen + Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (775 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 Pittman Road Fairfield, California
- Categories: New American, Salad, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Bella Siena
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1512 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 1st St. Benicia, California
- Categories: Italian, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Palm Thai Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (756 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5089 Business Center Drive Ste 105 Fairfield, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Bear at Stanly Ranch
- Rating: 4.4/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 200 Stanly Crossroad Napa, California
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Lemongrass Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (845 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Main St. Martinez, California
- Categories: Thai, Laotian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Richmond Kebab & Gyros
- Rating: 4.4/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15501 San Pablo Ave. Ste J Richmond, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Vic's
- Rating: 4.4/5 (938 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 Pacheco Blvd. Martinez, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Ristorante Pasta D'oro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 Napa Junction Road Ste 102 American Canyon, California
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Elephant Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3636 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, California
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Workshop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (680 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 511 Claverie Way Benicia, California
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Michael Warring
- Rating: 4.7/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 8300 Bennington Court Vallejo, California
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Bonito Poke
- Rating: 4.7/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3419 Broadway Ste H12 American Canyon, California
- Categories: Poke, Food Trucks, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. LASO
- Rating: 4.8/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 Antonina Ave. Ste 5 American Canyon, California
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. California Magic Dinner Theatre
- Rating: 4.9/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 514 Main St. Martinez, California
- Categories: Magicians, Venues & Event Spaces, Dinner Theater
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
