Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Wine Country

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Updated 05 June 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Wine Country? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Hestan Napa

4.8

4.8 (97)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Napa

About the restaurant

Step into the epicurean world of Hestan Napa - part restaurant, part cookware boutique - where you can sip and savor our award-winning wines, dine on chef Mark Dommen's culinary creations, and shop our renowned cookware collection.

Find us downtown Napa, behind the Archer Hotel on First stree

Open Thursday to Monday

Dine & Wine with us: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Shop with us: 10:00am-9:00pm

1300 First Street, Suite 291
Napa, CA 94559
707-320-6835

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EliseGold

Dined 6 days ago

We were excited to go to Heston and the food was outstanding. Fresh, local ingredients prepared to perfection! We were impressed! Wine selection is great too!

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Winemaker Dinner Series - Thomas Rivers Brown

Valette

4.8

4.8 (4231)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

Dine from the chef's estate garden just 100 yards away at Valette, the Michelin-recognized, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence restaurant where Executive chef Derek Mattern and Chef-Owner Dustin Valette create contemporary American cuisine with French influences in the most intimate fine dining setting.

Located in the historic building where Chef Valette's grandfather once ran bakeries, this award-winning restaurant feels like being welcomed into a culinary family where every guest matters. The weekly-changing tasting menu showcases the incredible network of Sonoma County farmers and winemakers, while the open kitchen lets you watch the magic happen. From innovative seasonal preparations to the chef's 5-course tasting menu that tells the story of the region, Valette delivers that rare combination of culinary excellence and genuine hospitality that makes Healdsburg special. Open nightly for dinner. Reservations recommended for an evening that captures the soul of wine country dining.

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ForrestGold

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful meal. We have eaten at Valette many times and it is consistently excellent. On our last visit I had the steelhead trout which was cooked perfectly and my husband the scallops—his favorite. Service is also consistently excellent. We especially like the outdoor dining which is beautiful and comfortable year round and not as noisy as inside.

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Coriander Crusted Duck Breast

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Day Boat Scallops en Croute

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Prime New York Strip Loin

Gatehouse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

4.9

4.9 (1412)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

St. Helena

About the restaurant

Join us for a unique dining experience that is unmatched in the Napa Valley. Set on the historic campus of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone, Gatehouse Restaurant showcases the talents of CIA students who have completed two years of rigorous study, under the supervision of our world-class faculty. Enjoy a meal inspired by local produce from the college’s own farms and gardens, and other high-quality ingredients. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

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KellyGold

Dined 3 days ago

We enjoyed out experience overall. The students were so sweet. I would suggest serving some veggies with the dips for gluten feee diners. Also, we were celebrating our 35th anniversary. We lived the sparkling wine, but would have preferred a more intimate table- like one by the window. One party was not seated u til we were nearly finished, so they could have given us that table. But, food was amazing. Good luck to this crop of graduates. Give them all good grades!!

Rotation by Feast it Forward

4.7

4.7 (85)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Napa

About the restaurant

Rotation by Feast it Forward is a first-of-its-kind culinary residency that celebrates cuisine, creativity, and connection. Housed at the renowned Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa, this dynamic, evolving restaurant features a new chef each month—bringing their signature flavors, stories, and cultural inspirations to life.

More than just a meal, each chef’s residency is a journey of taste and storytelling—where every dish is rooted in authenticity, and every plate sparks conversation. Rotation invites locals and visitors alike to engage deeply with the people and passions behind the food Upcoming residencies:
June 2026 - Food Network Winner & Restaurateur, Lamar Moore-Southern Soul
July 2026 - Chef & Cookbook Author, Anna Voloshyna- Ukrainian-American
August 2026 - Michelin-Starred Chef & Bocuse d'Or Coach, Robery Sulatycky-French

More details at www.rotationnapa.com

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Cathy

Dined 4 days ago

From the moment I walked into Rotation Restaurant at Feast it Forward, I was wowed. The vibrant green and gold color palette created an atmosphere that was both luxurious and effortlessly hip. The design is stunning, and the energy of the space immediately drew me in. Chef Lamar Moore has created an incredibly delicious menu. Our group tried eight different dishes, and every single one was exceptional. The food was flavorful, creative, fun, and beautifully executed. Each plate offered something unique, making the entire dining experience memorable. One of the highlights of the evening was meeting Chef Moore himself. He was an absolute delight and added a personal touch to an already outstanding experience. I can't wait to return because there were so many other dishes on the menu that we wanted to try. A special congratulations and best wishes to Kate for the gold mine she has created with this remarkable restaurant. Rotation is a true gem, and I look forward to many future visits!

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

4.8

4.8 (412)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sonoma

About the restaurant

Award winning Chef Carlo Cavallo’s upscale gastropub concept, B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille is located in the Historic Sonoma Creamery building across the street from the Old Mission in the Sonoma Plaza. We are Sonoma Plaza's only brew pub, whiskey bar. B&V's menu format is wine country inspired with farm to table elements, Italian and French influences, and good old fashion steak house. Chef Carlo Cavallo has won best beef in America, and been on Food Networks Guy Fieri show.

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TaraGold

Dined 3 days ago

We made reservations on Open Table. 4 of us were immediately seated. The staff is well organized, gracious and extremely polite!!! We requested some items that were not directly listed on the menu with ease. All the dishes we ordered to share were amazing and seemed carefully curated with fantastic flavors. We ordered the chicken wings, onion rings, cheese bread for starters. We ordered soup, salads and porterhouse steak. All the food was amazing!!! Thank you.

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Popular dish

Homemade Gnocchi

Goldfinch

4.6

4.6 (654)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Sebastopol

About the restaurant

Goldfinch, a modern American bistro located in Sonoma county, celebrates the riches of nature and the rewards of kindness and hard work. Collaboration and community are at the heart of our local and seasonally driven menu, all centered around an open-wood fire. Come eat and drink with us!

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Leslie

Dined 7 days ago

We shared the roasted beet salad and the flatiron steak. the beets are always excellent but the steak was perfect in every way! Best meals I've had in MANY years!! Go there, you won't be disappointed.

Torc

4.7

4.7 (3454)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Napa

About the restaurant

Walk into TORC and you might notice the music. It's rock & roll, blues, or soul, and it's undeniably on. You might notice the energy — it's high. And you'll definitely notice our bar. It's busy serving well-made cocktails and pouring rare wines we're proud to say you probably won't find anywhere else by the glass. There are no white tablecloths. No dabbing the corners of your mouth. No pomp, but lots of circumstance. And perhaps the only reason you noticed the aforementioned is because you haven't tasted our food. That's when the music fades into the background. Join us.

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larryGold

Dined 4 days ago

We have a business dinner here every year, and will continue as long as possible. Service, wine selection & food simply wonderful. Really wonderful experience that you should try!

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4.7

4.7 (353)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Napa

About the restaurant

Kitchen Door, the Napa destination established in 2011, reopened in the First Street Napa development in 2022. Experience an all-new bar and private patio, along with handmade, globally inspired seasonal fare from Chef Todd Humphries. A favorite for locals and visitors, and always family friendly.

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StevenGold

Dined 2 days ago

Always an excellent place for innovative food with a very broad range of options for people with all types of eating preferences. Service was fast and attentive with a good wine list as well. One of our go to places in Napa.

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Experience

Wing Wednesday's

Sonoma Valley Farmhouse

4.5

4.5 (177)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sonoma

About the restaurant

At Farmhouse Sonoma, we started with a simple dream—to bring our love of good food and community together in one warm, welcoming space. Our menu celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients and the people who grow them. We’re here to serve honest meals, create meaningful connections, and make everyone feel right at home.

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VictoriaGold

Dined 1 day ago

We had the absolutely fabulous fresh oysters and the new sausage pizza, which was the best pizza I had eaten in Sonoma for many years. Service and ambience were excellent, as always!

Barndiva

4.5

4.5 (3642)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

Brand new, seasonal gallery a la carte menu available for Dinner Thursday - Monday. Reservations and walk-ins Welcome!

Prix Fixe menu required for parties of 8+ (please call the restaurant for potential additional availability)

ALL checks are subject to a 20% Restaurant Service Charge. No tips/gratuity is expected.

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

231 & 237 Center Street, Healdsburg CA

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Genie

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was superb,service ,food,wine all of it and we will be returning

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Goat Cheese Croquettes

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