Local Favorites In / Near the Heart of St. Helena
Food scene
Excellent espresso drinks, cute patio, and a fabulous happy hour right on Main Street.
Caffe della valle
1142 Main StExcellent espresso drinks, cute patio, and a fabulous happy hour right on Main Street.
Craft cocktails, winery, great cafe, cool shopping, and an incredible restaurant all in one gorgeous and off the beaten path location. Grab the special off menu app of pulled mozzarella - or anything else - no bad choices here at this local fave. Reservation recommended for lunch or dinner.
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Brasswood Bar and Kitchen
3111 St Helena HwyCraft cocktails, winery, great cafe, cool shopping, and an incredible restaurant all in one gorgeous and off the beaten path location. Grab the special off menu app of pulled mozzarella - or anything else - no bad choices here at this local fave. Reservation recommended for lunch or dinner.
Sweet patio, awesome cocktails, impressive wines by the glass, and an unforgettable burger... get the duck fat fries too! Lots of great choices, and a cute little bar inside. Perfect ambiance for a low-key but special evening. Walkable from our home; reservations recommended.
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Goose and Gander
1245 Spring StSweet patio, awesome cocktails, impressive wines by the glass, and an unforgettable burger... get the duck fat fries too! Lots of great choices, and a cute little bar inside. Perfect ambiance for a low-key but special evening. Walkable from our home; reservations recommended.
The best breakfast sandwiches! Amazing pastries - the kouign amann here competes with any you find in the city. People who don't like donuts will change their minds here. Yes, it is also a gas station. And yes, the coffee drinks and food are phenomenal. Walk up and try it! Outdoor seating, no reservations or planning needed. Morning and early afternoon only.
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1153 Main StreetThe best breakfast sandwiches! Amazing pastries - the kouign amann here competes with any you find in the city. People who don't like donuts will change their minds here. Yes, it is also a gas station. And yes, the coffee drinks and food are phenomenal. Walk up and try it! Outdoor seating, no reservations or planning needed. Morning and early afternoon only.
Stunning patio, beautiful interior. Interesting cocktails. I have never recommended a veggie platter but the crudite appetizer and dip is life-changing. The usual stuff, like burgers and steaks, are also amazing. $$$ but worth it. Reservations recommended! Also it is a longer walk but walkable from the house.
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The Charter Oak Restaurant
1050 Charter Oak AveStunning patio, beautiful interior. Interesting cocktails. I have never recommended a veggie platter but the crudite appetizer and dip is life-changing. The usual stuff, like burgers and steaks, are also amazing. $$$ but worth it. Reservations recommended! Also it is a longer walk but walkable from the house.
Everything is delicious at this casual, upscale fast food stop. Lots of outdoor dining. Beer and wine. Great fish tacos, burgers, fries, salads, chicken fingers, milkshakes, soft serve, and more. When you don't have a reservation and you don't want to spend a lot, go here and you will be so happy. Also hot tip - you can order online to skip the line and pick up at the side window.
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Gott's Roadside
644 1st StEverything is delicious at this casual, upscale fast food stop. Lots of outdoor dining. Beer and wine. Great fish tacos, burgers, fries, salads, chicken fingers, milkshakes, soft serve, and more. When you don't have a reservation and you don't want to spend a lot, go here and you will be so happy. Also hot tip - you can order online to skip the line and pick up at the side window.
Only open weekdays right now. Tiny little restaurant with the best housemade pasta ever. The eggplant parmesan will leave you speechless. Make a reservation or try to slide in at the bar.
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Cook St. Helena
1310 Main StOnly open weekdays right now. Tiny little restaurant with the best housemade pasta ever. The eggplant parmesan will leave you speechless. Make a reservation or try to slide in at the bar.
Great wine, great scene, cool bar, lovely outdoor spaces. And of course, great food!!! Reservations recommended.
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Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main StGreat wine, great scene, cool bar, lovely outdoor spaces. And of course, great food!!! Reservations recommended.
Woodhouse Chocolate
1367 Main StLocal chocolate!!! Beautiful and yummy.
Shops
Bespoke Napa Valley
1152 Main StreetAdorable shop with fun, not-too-spendy clothing, jewelry, bags and gifts!
Why would you go to a hardware store on vacation? It's that awesome. Pop in to check out their extensive kitchen wares and to pick up cool and unexpected gifts.
Steves Hardware Inc
1370 Main StreetWhy would you go to a hardware store on vacation? It's that awesome. Pop in to check out their extensive kitchen wares and to pick up cool and unexpected gifts.
Wineries
This is a wonderful local spot off of the Silverado Trail to do a lovely tasting in the vineyards. Excellent value and great experience. Be sure to make a reservation / call ahead.
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Frog's Leap Winery
8815 Conn Creek RdThis is a wonderful local spot off of the Silverado Trail to do a lovely tasting in the vineyards. Excellent value and great experience. Be sure to make a reservation / call ahead.
Great people, great value, great wines, and the BEST food truck ever. Make a reservation / call ahead and take the short drive / long walk to check them out.
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Clif Family Tasting Room
709 Main StGreat people, great value, great wines, and the BEST food truck ever. Make a reservation / call ahead and take the short drive / long walk to check them out.
Nickel & Nickel
8164 St Helena HwySingle vineyard cabs! Make a reservation and enjoy.
There are SO MANY awesome wineries on the Silverado Trail. Be sure to make some reservations. We recommend no more than 2-3 wineries per day as tastings can take some time.
Silverado Trail
Silverado TrailThere are SO MANY awesome wineries on the Silverado Trail. Be sure to make some reservations. We recommend no more than 2-3 wineries per day as tastings can take some time.
Neighborhoods
Drive 18 minutes south to this tiny little upscale neighborhood that is fast asleep at the start of the week and happening on the weekends. Of course, the French Laundry. And also Bouchon, Tk's bakery of the same name, Bottega, R&D Kitchen, lots more great restaurants, and so many little tasting spots for drinks including JCB for bubbles and Stewart Cellars (ask for Manny) for wines.
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Yountville
Drive 18 minutes south to this tiny little upscale neighborhood that is fast asleep at the start of the week and happening on the weekends. Of course, the French Laundry. And also Bouchon, Tk's bakery of the same name, Bottega, R&D Kitchen, lots more great restaurants, and so many little tasting spots for drinks including JCB for bubbles and Stewart Cellars (ask for Manny) for wines.
Drive 14 minutes north for cool shops, hot springs, and more great food and wine. Great for beer lovers too!
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Calistoga
Drive 14 minutes north for cool shops, hot springs, and more great food and wine. Great for beer lovers too!
Drive 30 minutes south to check out this vibrant downtown on the river with the OxBow Market, tons of great restaurants and lots of boutique tasting rooms.
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Napa
Drive 30 minutes south to check out this vibrant downtown on the river with the OxBow Market, tons of great restaurants and lots of boutique tasting rooms.
Our hood! 8 minute walk out the door. Stroll on Main Street for amazing shopping and culinary delights.
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St. Helena
Our hood! 8 minute walk out the door. Stroll on Main Street for amazing shopping and culinary delights.