Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Wine Country

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Wine Country? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. 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 4 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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The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil

4.9

4.9 (4936)

$50 and over

French

Rutherford

About the restaurant

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.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

This my my 4th time . Amazing experience, excellent service,delicious food and stunning view of Napa Valley

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4.8

4.8 (1706)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Napa

About the restaurant

Situated at the base of the East Hills of the Napa Valley, Cordeiro’s Steakhouse brings modern sophistication and old world elegance. Blending a classic steakhouse menu with a fresh farm to table approach, Our chef Marcos Uribe insists on using only the freshest and highest quality of ingredients. From certified Angus beef, aged 14 days, to sustainable seafood, Snake River Pork Chop and Akaushi Beef. guests will immediately notice the care that goes into each and every dish. The Mesquite grill and brick oven adds versatility to the extensive menu, which consists of Oysters Rockefeller, Duck Confit Flatbread, table side Caesar Salad, Beefsteak Tomato Salad, to name a few. The restaurant boasts luxurious décor, private dining rooms, full bar, outdoor lounge areas, giving guests a well – rounded experience in Wine Country.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

The food was exceptional as well as the service. We make a reservation everytime we are in Napa.

The Madrona

4.7

4.7 (256)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

Within the Mansion’s intimate parlors and expansive outdoor spaces, a variety of culinary experiences are available to delight guests every day; from leisurely lunches to decadent twilight dinners. Our unique perspective reflects the season and region, while drawing inspiration from global destinations to highlight the natural beauty of our ingredients. The beverage program showcases inventive cocktails, rare spirits, and an eclectic wine list that goes beyond Sonoma’s borders to embrace the work of winemakers around the world.

The estate offers a stylish and relaxed experience to be shared by all. As our guests play a role in the ambience, a smart casual appearance is appreciated.

Given the style of the property, the hotel and restaurant are generally not the best environment for young children.

The Madrona is honored to house a unique and dynamic art collection curated by Dolby Chadwick Gallery.

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BobVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Loved it (as always!)!!! They always do such a great job!

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630 Park Steakhouse - Graton Resort & Casino

4.7

4.7 (1697)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Rohnert Park

About the restaurant

630 Park is a Classic American Steakhouse serving tender-dry-aged Prime steaks. All of our meats, seafood and produce have been carefully sourced from the freshest purveyors and local farms. 630 Park exemplifies Sonoma County with our succulent menu, hand selected wine list and detailed service. We invite you to experience the future of the Classic American Steakhouse.

At the moment we are limited to 21 and older until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you all again soon.

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Bobbi

Dined 1 day ago

Tara , our waitress was superb. Great food, just loved the evening.

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Popular dish

JAPANESE A5 WAGYU FILET MIGNON

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ANGUS PRIME FILET MIGNON

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NEW YORK STRIP STEAK

Bay View Restaurant - Inn at the Tides

4.6

4.6 (249)

$30 and under

Continental

Bodega Bay

About the restaurant

Casual, yet elegant, The Bay View Restaurant offers sweeping views of the harbor and beyond to the Pacific Ocean. Wood-beamed ceilings and crackling fireplaces create a cozy and romantic setting. Enjoy cocktails and wine on the patio or fireside at the Hearthside Lounge. Let our professional and friendly staff cater to your every need.

Reservations Required

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Julie

Dined 3 days ago

On Friday, June 27th, we had the pleasure of dining at The Bay View Restaurant in Bodega Bay, CA. There were 3 of us and we all had something different - we started with amazing crab rolls, followed by caesar salad and our main courses were: Petrale Sole stuffed, Pan Seared Fillet of Salmon Picatta and Seafood Pasta. We topped it off with a fresh baked apple pie, made by in-house pastry chef. The service was great as was the bay view. We would absolutely recommend the Bay View and will be back again.

Drakes Sonoma Coast

4.6

4.6 (1285)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bodega Bay

About the restaurant

Fresh Sonoma Coast Flavors

Drakes Sonoma Coast celebrates the local bounty of Sonoma’s spectacular coastal region. Your dining experience will be highlighted by the seasonal availability of local, sustainably farmed produce, seafood, and meat. A large stone fireplace adds a warm glow to the dining room, while soft leather chairs and local artwork create an elegant yet casual setting. We encourage our guests to sit and savor expertly selected wines and beers from Sonoma County and beyond, or to enjoy one of our lovingly crafted cocktails. Drakes is the perfect place to fuel up for coastal adventures or unwind at the end of your day, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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Eli

Dined 3 days ago

My wife and I went to dinner at Drake's for our wedding anniversary. It was an excellent choice! The location is incredible. The atmosphere is highly desirable and the food was wonderful. The staff is very friendly and the service was professional. Highly recommended!

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Popular dish

Pork Chop

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Classic Eggs Benedict

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Halibut Crudo

La Gare French Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2399)

$30 and under

French

Santa Rosa

About the restaurant

La Gare French restaurant has been a local favorite for almost 40 years and two generations . Serving old world classic French cuisine by using fresh local ingredients, they pride themselves on still including soup and salad with every entree. Known for their table side carte service and escargot, Le Gare was voted most romantic restaurant by the San Francisco Chronicle.

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James M

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

The beef Wellington was awesome! The prawns sauté were fantastic!

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Chateaubriand Bouquetière

Truss Restaurant + Bar

4.6

4.6 (399)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Calistoga

About the restaurant

A vibrant brasserie-style destination in Calistoga, TRUSS Restaurant + Bar offers all-day dining with American-Mediterranean flavors and Napa Valley's finest ingredients. With sweeping vineyard and Palisades Mountain views, enjoy bold, seasonal dishes, renowned pizzas, and burgers. Sip from our Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence-winning list or savor handcrafted cocktails at our lively bar. Join us for an unforgettable taste of wine country. Reserve your table today and enjoy the flavor, spirit, and scenery of Napa Valley.

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Tiffany

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Great drinks, food and service. I wanted to order everything off the menu. And you can't beat the views!

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Popular dish

Truffle Parmesan Fries

Popular dish

Steak Tartare

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The Saint

4.4

4.4 (174)

$30 and under

American

St. Helena

About the restaurant

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 cellar

Include 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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dave

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

From the minute I made the reservation to the end of the night, owner Heidi was so helpful and made our family dinner so very memorable. With her suggestion we preordered some appetizers for our party of 12 which was seated in their private room. The table looked amazing when we arrived and the grill charcuterie boards and burrata were so delicious. Service was excellent and attentive. And finally dinner and dessert were delicious as well. I can’t say enough good things about our experience at The Saint. When we’re back in the area we will definitely spend another evening there.

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