Restaurants near The Culinary Institute of America

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1. Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

4.8

Exceptional(1249)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • St. Helena

Booked 19 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.

2. Goose & Gander

4.7

Exceptional(3113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • St. Helena

Booked 34 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.

3. Market

4.9

Exceptional(4268)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St. Helena

Booked 20 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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4. The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil

4.9

Exceptional(4932)

$$$$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.

5. PRESS Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(128)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • St. Helena

Booked 21 times today

PRESS Restaurant celebrates Napa Valley — the people, the ingredients, and the wines. PRESS is a place for locals, winemakers, vintners, and guests from around the world to experience the best the Napa Valley has to offer — it’s this sense of community that is at the heart of everything PRESS does. Under the leadership of Samantha Rudd and Chef Philip Tessier, PRESS features legendary Bay Area purveyors alongside innovative new culinary talents to highlight Napa Valley cuisine. The PRESS Culinary Team draws inspiration from around the globe while staying rooted in the style and ingredients that make the Napa Valley so special. Following through on the Rudd family’s vision, PRESS is home to the largest collection of Napa Valley wines in the world. The Napa Valley-focused wine list celebrates current vintages as well as older wines going back over 70 years with over 2,700 unique selections. PRESS received its first Michelin Star in 2022 and the Wine Spectator Grand Award in 2023.

6. Cook St. Helena

4.8

Exceptional(1527)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • St. Helena

Booked 20 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!

7. Harvest Table

4.5

Awesome(1440)

$$$$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.

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8. The Bar at Auberge du Soleil

4.7

Exceptional(764)

$$$$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.

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9. Salvia Terrace & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • St. Helena

Booked 1 time today

A casually luxe destination in the heart of Napa Valley, Salvia offers all-day dining that celebrates the seasons with fresh, garden-inspired California cuisine.Located just steps from the vines, Salvia’s indoor-outdoor lounge invites guests to relax and unwind with vibrant, locally sourced dishes and ingredients harvested from our on-site culinary garden. Enjoy shareable plates, seasonal salads, and craveable classics alongside Napa Valley wines, craft cocktails, and refreshing zero-proof options. Whether soaking in the sunshine or gathering fireside, Salvia is the perfect place to experience the laid-back charm and flavors of Wine Country.

10. The Saint

4.4

Awesome(174)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St. Helena

Booked 1 time today

This trendy, romantic restaurant and wine lounge serves guests (21+) with an elegant, yet relaxed, ambiance for dining and wine tasting. We offer more than 50 local boutique wines by the glass, and in our luscious tasting flights, so guests can sample many unique wines all under one chandelier. We offer full service dinner and lunch menus Tues-Sat, and heaty bar fare, including hearty cheese & charcuterie, hummus, pita and veggies, olives, and nuts every day.Reserve the most romantic table in the Napa Valley in our cozy, candlelit 1905 bank vault. For groups (up to 12) reserve the winemaker’s table, in our elegant, stone-walled speakeasy cellarInclude your preferred dinning experience in your booking notes. All guests must be 21 and over. Note: For parties of 6 or more guests, we require one tab and check out. We kindly request cancellation 48 hours prior to your scheduled reservation and a credit card is required to hold your group reservation.

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Updated on 6/27/2025

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Gregory
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Terrific experience overall! Excellent food, wine, and ambiance. Staff was excellent and more than accommodating. Thank you!
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PRESS RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• American• St. Helena
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4.5
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MaxineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great locals hangout , food is delicious and Jude and staff are awesome !
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Cook St. HelenaPrice: Moderate• Italian• St. Helena
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4.8
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Halina
Jackson Hole / Wyoming •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
That was an unexpected, very nice discovery. We loved everything about this restaurant, the ambiance, food, unhurried and outstanding service.
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Goose & GanderPrice: Expensive• American• St. Helena
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4.7
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Wally
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful restaurant. Service amazing with Alfie. Great choice.
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MarketPrice: Moderate• American• St. Helena
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4.9
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TheresaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is a wonderful one-of-a-kind experience in the Napa area. It is a beautiful building with a warm interior, friendly staff willing to go beyond the call and the food was the best we enjoyed on our four day trip.
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Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of AmericaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• St. Helena
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4.8

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