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Best of Napa Valley Life 2019 – Food & Restaurants
Published On: February 18, 2019

BEST Hamburger

Gott’s Roadside – 1st Place

707-963-3486 • 933 Main St., St. Helena  • www.gotts.com

Fans can choose between two Napa locations: the original on St. Helena’s Main Street with its al fresco tables, and an Oxbow Market outpost.  Both serve mouthwatering, juicy burgers made-to-order, as well as bountiful seasonal salads, fish tacos, and deliciously thick milk shakes.  

Squeeze Burger – 2nd Place

707-257-6880 • 3383 Solano Ave., Napa • www.squeezeinnhamburgers.com

Goose & Gander – 3rd Place

707-967-8779 • 1245 Spring St., St. Helena • www.goosegander.com

 

BEST Sandwich Shop

Genova Deli – 1st Place

707-253-8686 • 1550 Trancas St, Napa • www.genovadelinapa.com

Serving everything from amaretti to ziti, this world-famous deli has been a Napa mainstay since 1985. Customers love the old-world family recipes, fresh deli sandwiches, and the incredible variety of meats, cheeses, fresh pastas, sauces and of course the proprietary Nonni Gravy.

Browns Valley Market – 2nd Place

707-253-1873 3263  Browns Valley Rd, Napa  www.brownsvalleymeat.com

Giugni WF & Son Grocery – 3rd Place

707-963-3421 • 227 Main St., St. Helena

 

BEST Asian Food

Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine – 1st Place

707-501-4444 • 1300 1st St., #385, Napa • www.eikosnapa.com

The freshest quality ingredients, a sty interior, and warm hospitality provide winning combination at this downtown mainstay serving Japanese classics with a modern twist. An extensive menu ensures that everyone in your party finds something to love.

Morimoto – 2nd Place

707-252-1600 • 610 Main St., Napa • www.morimotonapa.com

Napa Noodles – 3rd Place

707-492-8079 • 1124 1st St., Napa • www.napanoodles.com

 

BEST Family Restaurant

Best Family Friendly Restaurant – Filippi’s

Filipis Pizza Grotto – 1st Place

707-254-9700 • 645 1st St., Napa • www.realcheesepizza.com

The vibe is old-school Italian and so is the food at this family favorite that serves much more than pizza. Everyone finds something to love on the menu that includes salads, soups, sandwiches, entrees, children’s plates, and gluten-free options. Order a take-out tray and turn any meal into a party.

HopCreek Pub – 2nd Place 

707-257-7708 • 3253 Browns Valley Rd, Napa • www.hopcreekpub.com

Napa General Store – 3rd Place

707-259-0762 • 540 Main St., Napa  www.napageneralstore.com

 

BEST Seafood

Hog Island Oyster Co. – 1st Place

707-251-8113 • 601 1st St. #22, Napa • www.hogislandoysters.com

This Oxbow Public Market anchor features an oyster bar serving fresh shellfish direct from their eponymous Tomales Bay farm. The company takes great care in everything they do, from oys- ter cultivation to presentation of the end product.

Morimoto – 2nd Place

707-252-1600 • 610 Main St., Napa • www.morimotonapa.com

Osprey Seafood Market – 3rd Place

707-252-9120 • 1014 Wine Country Ave., Napa  www.ospreyseafood.com

 

BEST Mexican Restaurant

Best Mexican – Don Pericos

Don Pericos – 1st Place

707-252-4707 • 1106 1st St., Napa • www.donpericos.com

Quality, service, and passion are the Dons hallmarks, as is the incredible select tequilas, and the mouthwatering house specialties such as the Don Pericos Salad, are made of grilled chicken, mixed greens, jack melange, black olives, and diced tomato.

Villa Corona Cocina Mexicana – 2nd Place

707-257-8685 • 3614 Bel Air Plaza, Napa • www.villacoronacatering.com

La Luna Market & Taqueria – 3rd Place 

702-963-3211 • 1153 Rutherford Rd., Rutherford • www.lalunamarket.com

 

BEST Sushi

Eiko’s Modern Japanese Cuisine – 1st Place

707-501-4444 • 1300 1st St., #385, Napa • www.eikosnapa.com

Whether it’s the Ricky Ricardo signature roll, the Super California, or the 49er, Eikos realizes all of your sushi dreams. From nigiri to the classics, each item is skillfully and artfully prepared.

Morimoto – 2nd Place

707-252-1600 • 610 Main St., Napa • www.morimotonapa.com

Sushi Haku – 3rd Place

707-226-2996 • 3206 Jefferson St., Napa  www.sushihakunapa.com

 

BEST Steakhouse

Coles Chop House – 1st Place

707-224-6328 • 1122 Main St., Napa • www.coleschophouse.com

The menu features 21–day dry–aged U.S.D.A. certified prime steaks and Midwestern corn–fed Black Angus beef, but it might be their national recognition as a ‘Great Bourbon Bar of America’ with a selection of over 175 hand-selected Bourbons that keeps the fans satiated.

Press – 2nd Place

707-967-0550 • 587 St. Helena Hwy., St. Helena  www.pressnapavalley.com

Charlie Palmer – 3rd Place

707-819-2500 1260 1st St., Napa • www.charliepalmersteak.com

 

BEST Pizza

Papa Joe’s – 1st Place

707-255-6525 • 1121 Lincoln Ave., Napa • www.papajoespizzaca.com

For more than 30 years, locally owned Papa Joe’s has been making some of the best pizza in town. Fans love the homemade dough, premium meats and cheeses, and plentiful toppings. (Don’t bother asking for the recipe for their beloved house made ranch dressing. It’s a well-kept secret.)

Azzurro Pizzeria E Enoteca – 2nd Place

707-255-5552 • 1260 Main St., Napa • www.azzurropizzeria.com

Foodshed Take Away – 3rd Place

707-255-3340 • 3385 Old California Way, Napa  www.foodshedpizza.org

 

BEST Italian Food

Best Italian – Don Giovanni

Bistro Don Giovanni – 1st Place 

707-224-3300 • 4110 Howard Ln., Napa • www.bistrodongiovanni.com

The festive atmosphere of this Napa favorite continues to inspire. Add a daily changing menu of traditional Italian dishes made with sustainably- farmed and locally grown produce, crafted cocktails, and hundreds of Napa Valley and Italian wines, and the combo simply can’t be beat.

Oenotri – 2nd Place

707-252-1022 • 1425 1st St., Napa  www.oenotri.com

Ristorante Allegria – 3rd Place

707-254-8006 • 1026 1st St., Napa  www.ristoranteallegria.com

 

BEST Brunch

Boonfly Cafe – 1st Place

707-299-4870 • 4048 Sonoma Hwy., Napa • www.boonflycafe.com

The fun, lively, and vibrant atmosphere is a draw, as are the Boon Fly donuts and the Breakfast Super Burrito.  This festive cafe serves modern rustic cuisine in a contemporary roadhouse atmosphere.

Napa General Store – 2nd Place

707-259-0762 • 540 Main St., Napa • www.napageneralstore.com

The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil – 3rd Place

800-348-5406 • 180 Rutherford Hill Rd., Rutherford  www.aubergeresorts.com

 

BEST Breakfast

Boon Fly Café – 1st Place

707-299-4870 • 4048 Sonoma Hwy., Napa • www.boonflycafe.com

As with brunch, breakfast at Boon Fly is served within an amiable atmosphere where everyone is treated like family. Don’t miss the Boon Fly Chicken & Waffle with Mary’s chicken, malt waffle pepper jam, maple syrup, and whipped brown butter.

ABC Bakery – 2nd Place

707-258-1827

1517 3rd St., Napa www.abcnapa.com

Southside Café – 3rd Place

707-492-3733

2270 Old Sonoma Rd., Napa www.southsidenapa.com