Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Wine Country

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Wine Country? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Auro

5.0

5 (231)

$50 and over

American

Calistoga

About the restaurant

Calistoga's only Michelin-starred restaurant. Chef Rogelio Garcia crafts seven courses from Napa Valley's peak ingredients, applying French technique with Mexican and Japanese influences. Book the alfresco patio or the intimate dining room and enjoy vineyard and mountain views, or reserve the Chef's Table inside the kitchen. Sommelier Derek Stevenson pairs each course from his 450-label wine list - Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence winner. Experience what happens when Napa Valley's bounty meets Four Seasons hospitality and world-class artistry.

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MarcVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful ambience, excellent service with wonderful interactions... food so good but not enough savory bites. Didn't need all the sweets... with a few starter nibbles and then five awesome but tiny savory courses, either have to bump up the portions on each course or add a couple more savory courses. Aside from this, wonderful ...!

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Golden Bear Station

4.9

4.9 (463)

$31 to $50

American

Kenwood

About the restaurant

Golden Bear Station is a New American restaurant that offers a unique perspective through the lens from the owners of Animo and Mu Ramen.

Mu Ramen and Animo owners Joshua Smookler and Heidy He have received exceptional recognition, including a prestigious 2-star review from the New York Times in 2015. The New York Times also dubbed them as the best ramen in NYC, while Eater named them the best ramen in America in 2016. Animo, on the other hand, has been praised by the San Francisco Chronicle and recognized as one of Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America in 2022. Both restaurants have earned a place and acknowledgement in the Michelin guide.

Golden Bear Station strives to encompass the essence of a local establishment and a haven for aficionados of wine and gastronomy. It serves as a gathering place where individuals flock to savor global and seasonal delicacies.

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Bill

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely incredible food and service! We loved our experience.

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Popular dish

Porterhouse (for two)

Popular dish

Ribeye

Mustards Grill

4.8

4.8 (11199)

$31 to $50

American

Yountville

About the restaurant

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!

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CatheyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had the dry aged salmon, lamb burger. Next time is rabbit

Lovina

4.8

4.8 (2185)

$31 to $50

American

Calistoga

About the restaurant

A locals favorite in historic craftsman home, with lovely heated/ shaded patios. Lovina is uniquely tip-free; our pricing includes a living wage, 401k with employer match, two weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and health/ dental insurance benefits for all our hard-working employees! Recognized as "Best of the Best" on Trip Adviser for Vegan/ Gluten-Free options, Lovina also satisfies omnivores with locally famous Bolognese and wild Halibut. Our menu is seasonal and locally sourced. Woman-owned by Calistoga local Jennifer Bennett (previous owner of Zazie restaurant in SF), Lovina is unique & welcoming. We feature Jen's handmade pottery, thrown, glazed, and at her home studio here in Calistoga.

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lisaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful dinner, everything was delicious. Always terrific service in a beautiful atmosphere. We dined on the patio - so lovely!

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Heritage Pork & Beef Bolognese

Street Social

4.7

4.7 (83)

$31 to $50

American

Petaluma

About the restaurant

Welcome to Street Social!
Eclectic comfort food.

Chef: Jevon Martin
Top 25 Restaurants in the Bay area SF Chronicle

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AndreaVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

This is a gem of a restaurant I Wanted to try all of the dishes. The trout gravlax and hamachi collar were so good. We’re going back with friends to order and try all of the dishes.

The Mill at Glen Ellen

4.8

4.8 (501)

$31 to $50

American

Glen Ellen

About the restaurant

We opened our restaurant two years ago during pandemic on 8-25-2020!
We offer Traditional Californian, Healthy, and Modern Cuisine!
Our restaurant is situated in Jack London Village in Glen Ellen.
We make our own House Brewed Draft Beers!!!
We want you to feel like you are home away from home!
Best New Restaurant of 2021 in Sonoma!

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KevinVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic setting for outdoor dining. The service, menu options, and food were also quite exceptional. Highly recommend.

Market

4.9

4.9 (4270)

$30 and under

American

St. Helena

About the restaurant

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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EricVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely food and cocktails equal to the attentive service

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Popular dish

Butterscotch Pudding

Popular dish

Very Adult Mac n' Cheese

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Alaskan Halibut

Cafe La Haye

4.7

4.7 (3112)

$31 to $50

American

Sonoma

About the restaurant

American bistro located in the heart of Sonoma since 1996...

"Located just off Sonoma Plaza, Cafe La Haye offers an appealingly unfussy sophistication. The split-level dining room holds just a dozen or so tables, but its open kitchen, raftered ceiling and walls adorned with modern art create a vibrant energy that’s contagious."

Wine Spectator

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Kathleen

Dined 4 days ago

I will be thinking about that delicious butter lettuce salad for a loooong time. Perfection! The rest of our meal was outstanding as well.

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Popular dish

Fried Eggplant

Fume Bistro & Bar

4.8

4.8 (3029)

$30 and under

American

Napa

About the restaurant

Fume Bistro is a locals neighborhood restaurant, nestled north of downtown Napa, off of HWY 29. We are an American bistro with French, Italian and Mediterranean influences. We like to call our food simple, honest and seasonally correct. To accompany the food, we offer an eclectic wine list which is primarily, but not limited to California wines. Comfortable, friendly service. Attention to detail. Terrific food in a great atmosphere. Come on in, let's eat!

Please note that our covered, heated terrace is open all year and super 'dog friendly' during lunch and brunch hours - during dinner in the colder months we enclose the terrace and it's considered part of the dining room. Please let us know if you have your furry family with you and we will do our best to accommodate. Thank you for your understanding.

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Cynthia

Dined 1 day ago

Food was excellent Price fair and service wonderful I would definitely return

Bird & The Bottle

4.6

4.6 (1928)

$30 and under

American

Santa Rosa

About the restaurant

Aimed at bringing street food to life, the Bird & The Bottle in Santa Rosa, CA is the end result of a pair of award-winning restaurateurs looking to blend a surprising array of flavors. Asian, American South, East Coast, Jewish and other cuisines have been combined to create an unforgettable menu. The menu at Bird & The Bottle features cocktails and an extensive wine list, and foods range from nibbles to larger plates. Everything has been chosen to pair well, and options include seafood favorites, poultry classics like matzo ball soup but also Korean BBQ chicken. There is a vegetarian menu with everything from fried cheese curds to smoked beets, but there are also pork and beef choices in abundance. A visit to Bird & The Bottle has to finish up with a dessert, and the "goo goo pie in another jar" is a must try.

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LisaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Perfect early dinner. Lots of choices and great service!

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Popular dish

Housemade Pastrami Tacos

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