Wine Country Restaurants

Where the Russian River meets the Pacific, Aquatica perches on the shore with a lovely view.The small cafe offers sandwiches, cookies and pastries, and coffee of course.

This cozy Turkish restaurant is an easy walk from downtown Mountain View. It includes outdoor seating and friendly service.

This relaxed, beachfront restaurant serves a beautiful view to every seat. Polite and friendly staff and casual atmosphere for an American style meal.

A cozy, candlelit French restaurant located in the historic town of Mendocino on the northern California Coast, this hotspot is highly rated food and has excellent service.

Visit this artsy café for brunch, lunch, dinner, or beers. You’ll find coffee and breakfast foods, pastries, burgers, pizzas and more.

This small booth on the street is well loved by locals for its delicious, authentic cuisine and friendly service. Order at the window and find a table on the sidewalk to enjoy your meal.

Café Carlos is a hidden gem featuring authentic Mexican food and a family-friendly atmosphere. Diners often receive a welcoming visit from the owner.

Choose from an assortment of decadent pastries and desserts to pair with a coffee or espresso of your choice at this quaint cafe.

Located in the Thornton Winery, Café Champagne offers a casual French ambiance with heated outdoor seating, as well as wine and champagne tasting flights.

This quaint café located in the heart of Sonoma Valley serves Italian fare. Order at the counter and seat yourself.

This café features fresh, local ingredients, charming ambience, and a beautiful, heated garden patio.

Fresh, local seafood, homemade pastas, and a pleasant view of the water unify this dog-friendly eatery.

This quaint café serves Italian and Mediterranean fare, with options to dine indoors or outside in the garden.

Located in Historic Restaurant Row at the Aurora Highlands neighborhood, this family business has been around since the '70s, serving Italian cuisine in a homey atmosphere.

This fine dining establishment features farm-fresh fare in a romantic and intimate setting.

A quaint stop for lunch or brunch, this cafe serves dinner with beer and wine on a terrace complete with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.

Located just off Sonoma Plaza, this restaurant uses local ingredients to create its seasonal American menu.

Cafe Luna has been serving up some of the best breakfast and lunch in Colfax for years as people keep coming back for their famous breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches, and gluten-free pastries. A great small town restaurant to add to a Gold Country trip.

A quaint, casual bistro atmosphere is the setting for classical Mediterranean cuisine featuring fresh, local ingredients.

Gluten-free options are on call in a classy atmosphere that serves authentic Italian cuisine with many seafood options.

A small and intimate restaurant that serves sophisticated, traditional Italian cuisine with outdoor seating available.

An upscale French eatery nestled in the Williamsburg Winery, Cafe Provencal serves locally sourced fish and local wines.

Within the elegant and classical setting, classical French cuisine is served with a modern twist.

This spot is a quaint seafood and steak restaurant with patio seating and a view overlooking Rio Del Mar beach.

Italian ambience, an outdoor covered patio, and a spacious dining area pull together this eatery, located in historic Railroad Square. The 200+ wine list changes monthly.

Rustic, cozy ambience, a charming patio, an open kitchen and a stone pizza combine to serve American comfort food.

A friendly local restaurant with a gourmet Mexican twist, Cafe Salsa boasts a pleasant atmosphere with outdoor seating.

This traditional diner has both indoor and outdoor seating, and serves breakfast and lunch with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Plus, it's within walking distance from Calistoga's tasting rooms.

Romantic yet casual, this eatery touts a unique menu featuring a fusion of Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

A quaint French restaurant with weathered wood floors and an open kitchen, this cafe serves classic Provincial fare with an Old World sensibility.

The relaxed and welcoming atmosphere is only the start: an array of Mediterranean, Italian, and American foods round out the menu, and there's plenty of parking available.

This Indian restaurant conveys a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere with a popular lunch buffet option.

Fresh Mediterranean cuisine is served in an intimate café atmosphere with romantic, dimly lit nuances.

A casual Mexican restaurant that features special deals on Taco Tuesday.

Authentic, home-cooked style Italian cuisine (the carpaccio and bruschetta are standbys) are loving prepared by a staff content to make you feel right at home.

A welcoming breakfast and lunch restaurant that serves large portioned comfort foods with a Southern twist.

A favorite neighborhood grocery store with pleasant, clean atmosphere, this local spot includes a salad bar, deli, and wide cheese selection.

This restaurant, located within the Highlands Inn Hotel, serves contemporary American fare. Reservations are recommended for the patio seating, but the view is spectacular.