50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Rutherford

“Beautiful seating among the cypress. Lovely tasting with a knowledgeable and pleasant server, David. Violet, the CEO, joined us for a few minutes. The comparitive tastings of the Chardonny and the Cavernets were well done. The five us had a very enjoyable afternoon.“

“It was raining when we visited so they set us up on the porch of the main building, which I LOVED. They had the heaters going and offered a cozy blanket. We were allowed to walk literally anywhere we wanted which was such a cool experience to see the bottling process and the cellar. All wines were delish and the staff was so friendly and attentive, especially Angela and Jeff(?). Would recommend!“

“My son Steve is a club member and set up a wonderful wine tasting for us.

The drive up to Inglenook is impressive. Fountains, pools, vineyards, and old buildings set an impressive tone for the tasting.

We were greeted quickly and sat for our tasting. We learned about the history of Inglewood and the Coppola Family. Greet story!!

The Coppola’s have restored Inglewood back to its original glory.

Well Done!!“

“We walked in towards the very end of their day hoping for a fun tasting on our way out of Napa, and boy did Peju deliver!

My group and I had the end-of-day tasting flight which was led by Robert on their staff! He gave us the background on the wines in the flight and even went out of his way to answer a barrage of additional questions we threw his way! He was kind enough to give us two additional little pours as well, which we greatly appreciated.

As a last-minute stop on our day trip to Napa, Peju was a pleasant little surprise! I'd be totally enthusiastic to return and try all FIVE of their Cab Francs that they've got available.“

“Delightful staff. Delish food. Impeccable service!“

“Rutherford was one of my favorite wineries in the region. The views were stunning and Chris was a wonderful guide and true connoisseur. He shared a wealth of information and was extremely helpful throughout the entire visit. I would happily return anytime.“

“The food was absolutely amazing. Service was great too“

“Excellent food, atmosphere and great place to eat before wine tasting! ❤️“

“Excellent resturant would recommend highly and will be back again.“

“John took care of us and we really enjoyed the wines he brought out. We’re wine club members so we know how wonderful sequoia Grove wines are. We also purchased a 2019 Cab with our club member discount and had a great bottle for date night.“

“We have been members of Trefethen Winery for many years and they never disappoint us“

“If you do not visit Fantesca, Estate & Winery you are definitely missing out. This is the best place that I have visited over the years visiting Napa. I would recommend scheduling your tasting with Roman. I want to book two tastings in a row next time just to spending more time on the property and with Roman. Put this visit close to the end of your trip because it is the best.“

“The yurt experience is really special“

“The tasting experience was amazing, and our host was so wonderful—warm, energetic, and genuinely passionate about the wines, which made the whole experience even more fun. The views were unreal, easily some of the best in Napa, and the value of the tasting was hands-down the best we found.

We loved the wines so much that we ended up buying several bottles, which waived the tasting fees and made it an even better deal. Everything from the service to the scenery to the wine itself exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend a visit to Rombauer—truly a must-stop in Napa.“

“One of the best boulangeries outside of France!“

“Really enjoy our experience today. Dana was absolutely lovely 😊“

“Comfortable, airy tasting room with a knowledgeable staff. We were welcomed with a tasting menu personalized with our names, a nice touch. Tasted 3 excellent wines. Our host gave us information on not only the terroir, but also on the winemakers and why the wines had been selected for the Yount Room. Overall excellent experience.“

“I loved my experience at Chimney Rock! I did a tasting with Nancye and it was the best winery experience I’ve ever had. She was so fun while still being very professional. If every winery had a wine educator like Nancye, the industry wouldn’t be declining because she was amazing! Make sure to request Nancye and thank me later :)“

“Overall, I’d give this restaurant 4.5 out of 5 stars. Our waiter and the atmosphere were fantastic. Service was spectacular. To start, we ordered the beef tartare and French onion soup which were divine. The mashed potatoes were delicious with a fabulous texture. The salmon and gnocchi were executed well but the flavors were a bit underwhelming. I’d skip on those and order a steak.“

“A very personalized experience.“

“We’ve been customers for 5 years now. Food is fresh, flavorful, eye popping, and perfect for sharing. We usually get one of their seasonal salads, a bruschetta or sandwich and polenta tots to start. For wine, ask for Keegan, he’s amazing.“

“We signed up for the mountaintop winery tour and tasting. Jenna helped us book it over the phone. I forgot our tour guides name, Wade maybe? He was very knowledgable and a great tour guide. The caves were incredible and the views from the tour were even better! It was the best tour we had in Napa/Sonoma!“

“Laurel Glen is something truly special.

We visited as part of a small, education-focused tasting group, and the experience exceeded even our very high expectations. The wines are precise, thoughtful, and deeply expressive of place — exactly what you hope for from Sonoma Mountain.

We were welcomed with incredible warmth and hospitality by Bettina, whose presence and perspective made the visit unforgettable. She has a rare ability to communicate both the philosophy and the feeling behind the wines, which added so much depth to the experience.

The tasting itself was beautifully curated — from elegant bubbles, to a vibrant Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, and ultimately to the Cabernet Sauvignons, which were the clear stars. These are not just powerful wines — they are structured, balanced, and distinctly mountain-driven, with a sense of restraint and identity that you simply don’t find everywhere. You can truly taste the elevation, the site, and the intention behind every decision.

This is a place for people who care about wine — not just drinking it, but understanding it.

Highly, highly recommended.“

“It’s delicious and it serves food for our soul…“

“OUTSTANDING!!! Having some dietary restrictions with a set menu didn’t get in the way of a phenomenal meal!! Tania our server was beyond accommodating and cared so much to be sure our experience was 5 star. A wonderful way to start the new year. Will 100% return!!!“

“We voted this our favorite winery of our trip to Napa! Amazing wine, staff, and overall experience. We felt so welcomed and at home. We loved exploring the beautiful gardens and seeing the goats. Lowkey and such a relaxing experience. Everyone there is so sweet and wonderful. I already can’t wait to go back!“

“Our best visit during our trip to Napa! We visited Domaine Carneros, B.Cellars, Davis Estates, Grgich, and Prager Port. We had a nice visit at all of those vineyards, but none of them came close to the hospitality, friendliness and generosity that Ryan Morales showed us during our tasting at Maxville. The wines were fantastic, as was meeting Cullen...a member of the wine making team. The entire visit was spot on from the minute we arrived, to the tour of the grounds, to the tasting. Exceptional, proud to be a club member at Maxville...can't wait until our next visit.“

“Hall Wines was an experience beyond anything that I could have imagined. When we came to wine taste at Hall, our expectations were not set. I've been too many wineries in St Helena, but I've never been to Hall. The grounds were absolutely immaculate. The winery was stunningly, beautiful. Our server Alfredo Hernandez was knowledgeable, warm, friendly, inviting, and a superb host. I love talking about wanting and asking questions as I taste and both Alfredo and Tom were both a pleasure to engage with. We enjoyed absolutely everything in our experience. We enjoyed everything so much that I decided that after July of this year, I would like to switch my wine club over to Hall from another wine club that I have in Napa. Very much looking forward to our next visit!“

“Wine was absolutely good rich on flavor.everyone was very nice and I love their patio“

“At my first visit I decided to become a member. The tasting room is very artsy, the grounds are small but nice to walk. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Additionally, you get free monthly access to other tasting rooms at couple of nearby wineries.

Wine taste is very subjective, so that's a bit more difficult to rate. What one person likes might be unpleasant to another. I've been at wineries where I don't like any of their wines, as well as one where I liked 9 out of 10 tastings. At Raymond, I like several of their reds, and all of their whites. Over all a very pleasant tasting experience worth repeating here and there.“

“Moim zdaniem najlepsze wina w Napa. Bardzo miła i pomocna obsługa, która z uwaga wsłuchuje się w oczekiwania gości!“

“I can’t praise The Wine Snob* Winery/Tasting Room enough. Suffice it to say that I have lived in the wine country for 20 years, in Glen Ellen (that’s a lot of tasting wine in Sonoma & Napa counties).
The Wine Snob* is simply the best!
We are inbetween Wine Clubs (past have been Jacuzzi, Lasseter etc.) We are definitely signing up for Wine Snob* Club as well as the satellite Champagne Club called Wolves~Lovers & Theives. Ask Ryan or Lindsey what these 3 words mean. The owners are always serving the libations, and pride of ownership is evident.
Gentlemen, remember that diamonds and bubbles are a girls ‘best friend!’“

“Such an amazing place! Beer, wine AND ice cream! Perfection!“

“Friendly service and food was amazing.“

“Wonderful selection of both reds and whites.“

“We had a wonderful time tasting at priest ranch last week with Francisco! He was so knowledgeable about the entire wine making process! He answered all of our questions with ease and showcased the perfect variety of wines. He was very accommodating to allergies and our scheduling needs. Thank you Francisco!“

“A gorgeous, pastoral setting- freshly made pizza and a glass of Little Vineyard’s Band Blend red- what more could you ask for? Such a fun day! Such a friendly, unpretentious winery ! All ages represented - I looove that! The owners mixed and mingled with everyone- a super fun day for ALL!“

“Omg! Thank you Clif Winery! I had ordered wine back in February and was going to pick it up in May during my mom’s b-day celebration. Because that had to be cancelled, they delivered the wine to me today, along with a few bonus bottles! Love these guys! Thank you Ashley Cox, John Sundin and the whole Clif Winery Family! :)“

“We decided to stop for lunch in downtown Yountville. We ordered two cheeseburgers (my husband's burger was a double), fries to share and two drinks. The food was fresh and delicious. But we were sticker shocked by the price. It ended up being $70! The staff were also not very friendly. The atmosphere was small and cozy (best suited for 1-2 people). Overall it was a fun afternoon but probably would only go on special occasions as tbe price point is high.“

“Food is so good. Family friendly“

“Amazing experience, great food, excellent customer service special day out with the Fam“

“Visited on 4-9-26 with my wife and two close friends for a private wine tasting. My wife and I have been wine club members since about 2013. Karen set up a beautiful presentation for our wine tasting experience. Bethany conducted a brief tour and conducted our tasting. All in our party were throughly impressed with the wine pairing we had. It was apparent much effort went into what was on our plates. Bethany did a great job on the tour and in conveying her knowledge of the wines we tasted. We visited 8 wineries during our trip and Muscardini ranked # 1 in every aspect. I highly recommend visiting Muscardini if you enjoy great wine and top notch customer service.“

“Classic yet elegant! Top drawer wines and experiences! We attended a Cellar 47 tasting! Steve is a very well educated and personable tour guide! In addition to a large selection of high quality wines. The cave tunnels were fun and our taste for cheese etc was hidden away in a private luxury area! We also learned a lot! We become members because there are great benefits to being a member!“

“The crepes were absolutely perfect! coffee was good too. We picked the best breakfast place and will definitely be back soon. Try it, you won't be disappointed“

“We hosted an event at Clos Du Val and it was truly the most amazing experience from start to finish. The team at Clos Du Val are INCREDIBLE, the entire staff is so friendly and you can tell they are really passionate about Clos Du Val (and they all feel like one big family!). Nikko helped bring our event vision to life, from coordinating the pizza truck to ensuring every glass was filled with wine throughout our event.

If you are looking for an event space that truly cares, look no further!!!“

“We came on Valentines Day without a reservation. We were welcomed and shown to a lovely bench/arbor area with a view of the Cabernet vineyard. Our server, Charlie was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. We asked and learned the history of the winery and it's owner, Ernie. The wine was complex and enjoyable. We had a nice chat with the chickens as well. (Their coop is behind the tasting area and we were encouraged to take our wine with us). They have some fun and interesting sculptures and windchime. Overall, a charming place with a personal touch and wines worth tasting.“

“Bradley goes above and beyond. Attentive and kind fun loving host! His credentials are impeccable. Thank you Bradley

Amazing selection of around 14 wines- just not a lot of them..👏

Really gives you a sense of the small batch high quality and broad spectrum opportunities this winery offers.

The custom crush facility is pristine!
With a star studded collaboration of wine makers.

From large fancy barn parties to cozy back patio and private hosting facilities.

The opportunity this location provides as a wine/ event location is spectacular.

Century oaks along the slopes with amazing vineyard views and topography.

Right on the edge of Napa within walking distance of Hotels and public transportation ! 🫶“

“Our group enjoyed the biodynamic tractor ride. Darryl was our driver/ host and he was so knowledgeable, he made it very entertaining. We throughly enjoyed every wine in the tasting. Out of our trip including 6 wineries we all picked Benziger the best for presentation, experience, and tasting. We will definitely be back!“

“Lovely day with fantastic wine 🍷“

“Wow what a beautiful location. Gorgeous views and landscape. Amazing mansion. Comfortable indoor but limited outdoor seating..Great gift shop and moat importantly amazing wine. Never been to Italy but feels like you've been after going to Inglenook! This Francis Ford Coppola owned vineyard is not only gorgeous it serves amazing wine. The wine representative assigned to us gave us not only details about the grapes and growing process and making of the wine but a history of the vineyard, the first owners, the Coppola's purchase of the vineyard, as well as details about the history of Napa as wine country in California and so much more. One note is the cheese board could use an upgrade. Other wineries we visited offer a variety of tasty treats to stimulate the palette and wine pairing experience such as sweets like homemade jam, some type of meat or pate to liven up the wine tastings and more than one cheese offering. Otherwise it was a perfect experience of sampling wine and learning about Napa in the backdrop of majestic Italianesque views.“