Best Lunch Restaurants in Rutherford

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Glen EllenKenwoodNapaRutherfordSt. HelenaYountville

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A photo of The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil restaurant

1. The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil

4.9

Exceptional(4925)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Rutherford

With 17 consecutive Michelin Star awards, The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil provides a memorable feast for the eyes and the senses. Nestled within a sun-lit hillside overlooking lush vineyards and distant mountains, the spectacular vista views from the intimate dining room or the expansive outdoor terrace serve as an idyllic backdrop for one of wine country's most renown fine dining experiences. Showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients, sourced from local purveyors, the Mediterranean-inspired menu is complemented by an extensive selection of international wines from the hotel’s award-winning 15,000 bottle cellar. Enjoy a two- or three-course prix fixe lunch or your choice of a multi-course prix fixe or chef's tasting menu at dinner. Advance reservations required. For a private, fine dining, restaurant-style experience, Le Salon is ideal for small groups. An indoor private room featuring floor-to-ceiling windows framing our panoramic valley views. Please reach out to learn more.

2. Mustards Grill

4.8

Exceptional(11176)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Yountville

Booked 82 times today

Aged for almost 37 years in the Napa Valley…Since its beginnings as a local gathering spot over 35 years ago, Mustards Grill has blossomed into a destination for all who appreciate memorable food, superb wines and a warm welcome. Mustards food is Chef/Owner Cindy Pawlcyn’s mix of American regional dishes with global influences. The list of “Way Too Many Wines” represents the best from appellations throughout California and the New World. Mustards is an American Grill, featuring flavors from around the globe. The wood-burning grill produces such favorites as Cindy’s famous Mongolian Pork Chop, Sonoma Rabbit, and the ½ pound Niman Ranch hamburger. The oakwood smoker fills the restaurant with aromas of BBQ baby back ribs, Wood Oven Duck, and our Oooeee Smoked Pork. Specialties include Seared Ahi Tuna on sesame crackers and Crispy Calamari tossed with curried slaw. The eclectic wine list features Way Too Many Wines from The Napa Valley, Sonoma, The Oregon, and Europe!

3. Brix

4.6

Exceptional(8327)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Yountville

Booked 57 times today

Located one mile North of Yountville on Highway 29, featuring arguably the best restaurant patio in wine country. Brix prefers to host experiences focused on the entire group. Please note, separate reservations made with the intent to create larger parties cannot be accommodated. Please follow the link “Event Inquire” on our website to inquire about parties larger than six guests. We have private rooms available for groups of more than six guests. We are also offer a robust menu of take-out dishes, and a selection of wines from our vast cellar.

A photo of The Bar at Auberge du Soleil restaurant

4. The Bar at Auberge du Soleil

4.7

Exceptional(763)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Rutherford

Join us at The Bar for a leisurely lunch, drinks and something to share, or an informal dinner at sunset. A favorite among visitors and locals alike, the venue offers an ideal mid-valley respite during a day of wine tasting, or a delicious meal on the terrace at day's end. Enjoy an integrated menu featuring both fine dining dishes and casual Bistro-inspired fare. Advance reservations are encouraged.

5. Goose & Gander

4.7

Exceptional(3106)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • St. Helena

Booked 35 times today

Goose & Gander is a charming restaurant in St. Helena, located in Walter Martini's historic 1920 bungalow. Dinner is served nightly in the basement bar, the dining room, & in the garden. Goose & Gander is a wine country public house and a local favorite.

A photo of Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America restaurant

6. Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

4.8

Exceptional(1246)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • St. Helena

Booked 13 times today

Join us for a unique dining experience that is unmatched in the Napa Valley. Set on the historic campus of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone, Gatehouse Restaurant showcases the talents of CIA students who have completed two years of rigorous study, under the supervision of our world-class faculty. Enjoy a meal inspired by local produce from the college’s own farms and gardens, and other high-quality ingredients. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

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7. The Restaurant at North Block

4.6

Exceptional(266)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Yountville

Booked 12 times today

At The Restaurant at North Block, Executive Chef Juan Cabrera focuses on reimagining California cuisine by highlighting the bountiful state’s diverse landscapes and climates. His menu celebrates Northern California’s valleys and coastlines, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients that are regionally farmed, fished, foraged, and prepared using live-fire and open-hearth cooking techniques. This philosophy extends to his Valley to Coast Tasting Menu, where Chef Cabrera channels his passion for rich agriculture and creative artistry to craft a culinary experience that is both delicious and visually stunning

8. Cook St. Helena

4.9

Exceptional(1519)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • St. Helena

Booked 32 times today

Specializing in elegant but straight-forward Northern Italian cuisine, created from local and seasonal ingredients. A family-owned business, Cook St. Helena, is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere. We opened Cook in 2004 to show the locals and tourists alike that food does not need to be complicated to taste great!

9. Harvest Table

4.5

Awesome(1436)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • St. Helena

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Harvest Table, a rustic Californian wine country kitchen featuring menus that highlight locally sourced ingredients and the best of the Napa Valley. An airy space flanked by alfresco dining terraces, Harvest Table offers a welcoming atmosphere for relaxed Wine Country dining. A 12-seat U-shaped bar fronts the 80-seat restaurant, where smooth wood finishes are offset by the classic brickwork of an oversized fireplace under the glow of abundant natural light. Taking inspiration from its juxtaposition of organic and man-made landscaping, Harvest Table is an honest and refined restaurant, ideal for St. Helena gatherings.

10. Market

4.9

Exceptional(4262)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St. Helena

Booked 28 times today

Market in St. Helena offers an elegant, yet comfortable dining experience with a fresh take on American classics. At Market we focus on using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our high quality food comes from local organic farms, which makes dining here a pure treat. Our refined atmosphere and warm genuine service creates an inviting environment for all to enjoy. Market's cuisine is flavor forward, visually stunning, and simply delicious. Market is a great place to stop for a quick lunch or a nice sit down meal. We are very engaged with the local wineries, and will help you find the perfect glass to complement any of our dishes. We look forward to seeing you soon at Market

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AndrewVIP
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is a restaurant that really cares about the food it serves. Standard American dishes but exemplary standards. Wings, salad and a burger were all cooked to perfection with beautiful seasoning and presentation. Accompanied by a bottle of wine from a vineyard just down the highway preceded by a couple of innovative and moreish cocktails. A place to go when you are ready for a change from Napa Valley fine dining but still want the highest quality food and drinks. Delicious and highly recommended.
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Goose & GanderPrice: Expensive• American• St. Helena
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4.7
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Trudy
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Menu items were imaginative and perfectly prepared. Wait staff were knowledgeable and attentive, without being intrusive. A truly pleasurable dining experience.
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Mustards GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Yountville
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4.8
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JanVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful outdoor space for dining and lovely gardens filled with fresh fruit trees and vegetables.
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BrixPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Yountville
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4.6
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Doug
Las Vegas •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 11, 2025
It was a wonderful place to celebrate a very special birthday.
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The Restaurant at Auberge du SoleilPrice: Very Expensive• French• Rutherford
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4.9
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terri
San Francisco Bay Area •38 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 2, 2025
Expensive, but worth every penny! This is the second visit this year. Service is exceptional. Views are spectacular. Food is delicious and beautiful. Drinks change seasonally, but the two times I’ve had a cocktail there, they were like works of art. Take someone you really like there and enjoy.
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The Bar at Auberge du SoleilPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Rutherford
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4.7

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