New American Restaurants near Rutherford, CA

“Auberge du Soliel never disappoints. It is pricey, but defiunitely worth it for special occasions. The view out over the Napa Valley is special. The service is top-notch. Everyone works together to provide a fantastic dining experience. The food is always great, and never boring. Everyone who can afford it should make the trip and have a great experience.“

“We arrived in Glen Ellen after a long car ride. I chose to crash at the hotel, but my husband wasn't going to miss a chance to eat at Glen Ellen Star. A week later I am still hearing about the other-worldly bananas foster he had for dessert! :-) We love this place so much that when we plan a weekend getaway we stay in Glen Ellen and drive over the hills to visit Napa and St. Helena just to be near our favorite restaurant, the Glen Ellen Star.“

“Stoped here with friends for dinner. None of us have ever been here so we went in with open minds and ready to be fed some good food!! So many choices to dine. Inside the restaurant, outside tables or cute yurts that seem to seat about 4 comfortably. Inside is beautiful and rustic. Very comfortable not pretentious. We were given menus but really didn't understand the process until our food server explained that side dishes are served family style in Le Cruset casserole dishes, you just need to pick a couple of proteins to go with them. Our choices: a full loaf of sourdough, fresh picked veggies and their own dip, braised leeks that are meant to be served cold, a whole deboned chicken and a filet of sturgeon. Everything was beyond incredible!! So much flavor!! Everything was extremely fresh. We kept making yum noises and saying OMG after tasting each dish. We couldn't have been happier. All our dishes seemed to compliment each other so well. Our food server was SO KNOWLEDGEABLE...she knew just the right wine to suggest with it and we took her suggestion. She really went ABOVE and BEYOND her job. No I can see whay she was training someone...she really knows the fine art of turning someone's dinner into an experience!! I wish I would have taken pictures but we were too busy eating. 5 stars Charter Oak! You exceeded in all aspects!“

“Mustards is a Napa staple. Their menu has something for everyone and prices won't break the bank. After a wonderful day of wine tasting we finished our evening with dinner at Mustards. The dining room seems packed and can be loud but service is always excellent. For my dinner I ordered the Famous Mongolian Pork Chop but substituted fries and coleslaw to go along with the chop. Food was good and chop was plentiful but perhaps a little dry. Everyone in our party seemed to enjoy what they ordered so the evening was a success. We will make it a point to visit again and explore something else on the menu. Perhaps our next visit will include a fifth star.“

“If you ever have the opportunity to dine at the Gatehouse Restaurant at the CIA you must! The best and most innovative food you will find. We have dined at Michelin restaurants and this was matching the experience. Our server Abby (student of CIA) was amazing. Personable, knowledgeable and professional.“

“First time to Fume'.. my father had the rosemary chicken and Cesar Salad. He said it was quite good. I had the beet salad.. it was terrific. Make sure to order the bread, its out of this world. Service was excellent, Ambiance was good. Can't wait to sit outside, looks quite nice but too cold today. Over all great experience!“

“Came here for dinner on our last night in Napa and I was so glad we came. The service was top notch and the patio seating was very calming and beautiful. Our cocktails were great and my husband got the wings appetizer which were yummy. I had the pasta dish with shrimp and I cleaned the plate clean. My husband loved his burger and we ended our meal with the carrot cake, which was perfect! I can't wait to come back!“

“We were on our way from Napa to Calistoga and decided to stop by St. Helena for some shopping and to grab some breakfast. It was Saturday morning and we got there at about 11 am. We got so lucky because we were able to get seated right away, even though the place was packed. I wouldn't be surprised if there are long wait times, especially on the weekend. I think the fact that it was raining helped us to get seated quickly. So charming inside, absolutely no frills but you can tell by going in that they have that home cooked charm. I was surprised that their menu was large, quite a diner experience. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with fries. The portions were big and I just had half my sandwich and some fries at the diner since I was supposed to be eating light before going to the spa. The sandwich was delicious, simple but done right. Staff was friendly, bathroom was clean. The establishment does not have their own parking, street parking only. I highly recommend this place.“

“Went there with a group of six and it was absolutely fabulous. One of the best meals of my life! Must order the seafood tower. The homemade bread, steak, olives, dessert all divine. Atmosphere was cool, not fussy, beautiful. Fantastic service and help with wine! Truly memorable, thank you!“

“I took my friend here on a Tuesday for brunch. We were seated right away. My friend had the waffle with fresh fruit, and homemade whipped cream. I had a wonderful bowl of hot oatmeal garnished with dried fruits and maple syrup. I had the delicious French pressed coffee and heated cream. Good food and reasonable prices. I will return.“

“We came here for dinner after a tasting across the street at Jessup Cellars. Everything we chose from the Happy Hour & regular menu was excellent, as were our drinks and wine menu choices. We were a party of 6. Our server was extremely nice, knowledgeable, and helpful.“

“Basically a Garden of Eden... but better, because this garden has Fried Chicken instead of fruit. Tucked behind "ad hoc," is a gravel path that leads into "addendum" -- admittedly thought it was going to be more hype than anything given the attributions, location, and the ubiquitous category it specialized in... but it turned out to be the most impressively delicious fried chicken ever. Frankly I didn't know fried chicken could be so good -- it wasn't greasy, the inside which was juicy and extremely balanced and seasoned through-and-through, the outside was perfectly crunchy with a good consistency, and the finishing touches of salt and rosemary. The side items faded into the background, including the understandably pricey added-on caviar item that didn't really add to the experience headlined by the fried chicken... although the champagne (that comes with the caviar) did work well with fried chicken. Deceivingly casual, besides the location, the entire no frills service format involving ordering out of one shack, picking up at another (bigger) shack, and self seating at basic picnic tables... great for any kind of party whether single travelers to families.“

“Elegant, unique, delicious. Worth every dollar. The service is exceptional- professional, timely, attentive. Pleasant dining experience with truly inspired dishes. We have had excellent meals around the world and Press in Mt. Helena is one of the best meals we have enjoyed.“

“My family treated me for my birthday at Ad Hoc this past weekend, and it was fantastic. The Buttermilk fried chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, with perfectly crispy skin. Even my picky eater approved! We also enjoyed the grilled pork chop, which had a tantalizing smoky flavor and paired beautifully with the horseradish cream sauce. The fried ricotta is an absolute must-have; it's irresistibly delicious. While the Pistachio Cake was good, it truly shined when paired with a cup of coffee. The servers provided excellent service from start to finish, making our experience truly enjoyable. We had a wonderful time.“

“A small little viby bistro on Main Street in St Helena is worth a stop. The restaurant is clean and tidy with chill decor. Tables with tablecloth and proper napkins gives this restaurant an upscale feel. The service is quick and friendly. The menu is a nice size and the wine list is as well. The menu confused me a bit with the choices of ravioli, fish and chips, a burger and tacos in the same menu but it kinda worked. The food came out quiclkly and hot. The burger was noshed down quickly as was the fish and chips. The artichoke was a bit wet even though it was grilled. The pumpkin ravioli was tasty but a bit too sweet. The wines we chose were good quality and went well with the food. All in all a good experience. Caution: parking is not that easy to find and you may have to walk a bit.“

“What a great place, our bartender Kelly was fantastic. Very attentive, always had my drink full and had great recommendations for the menu. Very enjoyable to talk to. Had a really great time. plan on coming here again. A great menu, you can get a burger and a shake, or a pizza, tacos, sandwiches. Very full menu with all a good variety. one of my new favorite places to go!!!!!! Fun Time!!! Thanks Kelly!!!“

“For intimate private events in Napa Valley, The Saint in St. Helena is a true standout. This charming chic restaurant provides a warm, inviting ambiance and outstanding service from owner Heidi and her exceptional staff.We've hosted multiple client events here over the years, and each time has been flawless. The beautifully appointed restaurant and wine lounge set the perfect backdrop, while the delectable cuisine and impressive wine selection delight guests.What really elevates The Saint is the incredible attention to detail and personalized care Heidi's team provides. They work closely to understand your vision and craft a tailored experience that exceeds expectations.The combination of ambiance, food, wine, and service make The Saint an ideal venue for any special occasion in Napa. Heidi ensures your event is truly memorable, leaving you eager to return. For a flawless private dining experience, look no further than this St. Helena gem. I also highly recommend popping in even if you don't have an event! It's the perfect spot for walk-in wine tastings!“

“Superb atmosphere and food exceeded expectations. Truffle fries were on point crispy and tasty. Burrata with lovely sweet grilled peppers and fresh toasted bread was delicious. Lobster roll had a mild flavor with good consistency. The star was the fresh pesto Fusilli pasta. Perfect texture with a bit of andante. The warm chocolate cookie at the end was perfect. Friendly serving staff. Great outdoor seating to wait for the table to get ready. Only small hiccup was the front desk person said she has checked us in and will let us know to come back when the table is ready but she did not follow up. We waited past our reservation time and then went in to check. She said the table has been ready. Not sure what was going on but that was a bit disappointing. Overall the food was great and good value. I would still go back and be more pro active checking.“

“A must when you are in Yountville!!! You can't go wrong here with the food or just grabbing a drink and sitting in their beautiful courtyard area. My drink was so delicious I got the bebop and id you like sweet but refreshing drinks this one is for you! For dinner we all had the halbit and wow that sauce is so delicious but ao unique!! You can tell the ingredients are so fresh and seasonal here. I highly recommend coming here for dinner if you can as the service is also phenomenal!!!“

“Great spot , think more for lunch. Guacamole and jalapeño queso was good served with freshly made tortilla chips. Crispy salmon salad was excellent, salmon cooked perfect. Hamachi salad was pretty good , needed more acid , salad and dressing was on point . Very good service .“

“On a recent trip to St. Helena we stayed at the Harvest Inn. The Harvest Table was located on the premises and within walking distance from our room. We had dinner here the first night and breakfast the next two mornings. All meals were very tasty and consisted of locally sourced items. The staff were attentive, friendly and made us feel at home. We loved eating our meals fireside which gave it a cozy vibe. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely come here again.“

“We arrived around 5pm after touring the Castello de Amorosa. To start we had the Shrimp and Pork Potstickers as well as the house smoked bone marrow. The potstickers were delicious. I'd definitely get those again. This was my first time having bone marrow so I didn't know what to expect but it was pretty good. For my entree I had the short smoked salmon. I've never had chard so well cooked. It was absolutely delicious alongside the salmon and potato purée. Our waiter was so personable and attentive. He even listened when we talked about my birthday a few days before and had ice cream brought to the table for dessert. This restaurant is definitely on my list for when I return to Napa.“