Best Restaurants with a Notable Wine List in St. Helena

Another exceptionally great experience with Goose & Gander. From first greeting and seating us to the attentive but not rushed service, to the fantastic food and drink, it’s all there. One in our party said his filet mignon was the best he’s ever had. And he knows from many other spots in many different places. I am ready to return already.

Great service. We had wonderful salad of peaches, blue cheese, etc. Fish and Chips and pawns with fettuccini. Of course had to have butterscotch pudding.

The Gatehouse at CIA is our venue of choice for family special occasions. Has never disappointed with a gourmet dining experience every time. This was no exception with the student servers, wine and beverage server, cooks and kitchen team, and greeters at the door all so professional and exceptional! Faculty lead, Michael Wolf, as usual was extraordinary. We really love getting to interact with him several times a year on the CIA and his students. The Gatehouse gets our highest possible recognition and rating! Can’t wait to return in the fall!

A friend and I drove up to St. Helena for lunch at Cook. He had never been there and was looking forward to it based on my reviews. We ordered the following shared plates: the mussels with housemade sausage in a spicy tomato broth with grilled bread, fazzoletti bolognese with housemade ricotta, and eggplant parmesan. The mussels were large, plump, flavorful, and juicy. The sausage was delicious, and the spicy tomato broth had just the right amount of heat. Our only regret was not asking for more bread to sop it up! After taking his first bite, my friend mumbled, "Oh my God, this is wonderful!" The bolognese complemented the supple fazzoletti beautifully (fazzoletti translates to "handkerchief"). The sauce was flavorful and straightforward. Hearty and comforting in each bite. The eggplant parmesan was perfection. Light, flavorful, and delicious. We finished our meal with the apple and huckleberry crisp with vanilla ice cream. My friend said, "I'll have only one bite... yeah right...He ate half of it! I know there are some exceptional restaurants in Napa Valley, but I have to say, Cook St. Helena is right up there among the best of them! Keep up the good work!

This is our second time at Mustards, we were there two years ago. The food was just as good and the service was outstanding.The freshness of the food, simplicity and creativity yet delicious. Highly recommend!