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CALISTOGA DINING

RESTAURANTS

The Brannan Cottage Inn is located within walking distance of many fine restaurants in Calistoga. They range from upscale grills to continental to Italian to Mexican (3 approaches to the style) to American to barbecue. Information about several that have been visited by our guests and ourselves, and that have received high marks on food quality and service, are included (some with web site links) in alphabetical order below.

Of course, for breakfast in the Napa Valley there is only one place we recommend - the historic Brannan Cottage Inn Bed and Breakfast where you will enjoy a fine preparation of some of the worlds best breakfast recipes to start your day off right.

Calistoga Restaurants:

  • All Seasons Bistro
    1400 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-9111
  • Bar Vino
    1457 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-9900
  • Bosko's Trattoria
    1364 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-9088
  • Brannan's Grill
    1374 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-2233
  • Buster's Original Southern Barbeque
    1207 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga - 707-942-5605
  • Café Sarafornia
    1415 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-0555
  • Calistoga Inn
    1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-4101
  • Checkers
    1414 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-9300
  • Flat Iron Grill
    1440 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-1220
  • Hydro Bar & Grill
    1403 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-9777
  • JoLe' Restaurant
    1457 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-5938
  • Kitani Sushi
    1631 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-6857
  • Miguel's Bar & Grill
    1435 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-6868
  • Pacifico
    1237 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga - 707-942-4400
  • Solbar
    755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga - 707-226-0850

A little farther away (and within a half hour driving distance) are some excellent dining choices. A few that we, or our guests, have checked out so far (again in alphabetical order) are:

  • Auberge du Soleil
    180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford - 707-963-1211
  • Brix Restaurant
    7377 St. Helena Highway (Highway 29), Napa - 707-944-2749
  • Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen
    1327 Railroad Avenue, St. Helena - 707-963-1200
  • Cook
    1310 Main Street, St. Helena - 707-963-7088
  • Brassica
    641 Main Street, St. Helena - 707-963-0700
  • Market
    1347 Main Street, St. Helena - 707-963-3799
  • Mustards Grill
    7399 St. Helena Highway (Highway 29), Napa - 707-944-2424
  • Rutherford Grill
    1180 Rutherford Road (Highway 29), Rutherford
    707-963-1792
  • Silverado Brewing Co.
    3020-A North St. Helena Highway (Highway 29), St. Helena 707-967-9876
  • Tra Vigne
    1050 Charter Oak Avenue, St. Helena - 707-963-4444

"This was our first time in a B&B. Your place is charming, clean and you have great service. Breakfast was delicious and I love "P"! "
—Nina & Max Dickman, Brazill, ID (10/19/12)



"Thank you very much for the hospitality! Such a charming place in a great town. Pinot is a very cool dog! Cheers!"
—Adam & Erin Gonsalves, New Bedford, MA (10/9/12)



"Thank you for such a lovely stay! The room and grounds are beautiful. You've done a wonderful job!!"
—Adriana Booth and Rachel Bianchi, San Anselmo, CA (10/7/12)



"This was an amazing stay! This is a very lovely area to visit, people are very friendly and your weather was fantastic. We will be sure to tell our friends about your place! "
Don & Joan Crane, Toronto, Canada (9/22/12)



Picnicking

Calistoga, CA, and the surrounding area is prime picnic country. Those interested in having a mid-day meal outdoors can order a box lunch made to order from our kitchen.


Cooking Classes

Take this opportunity to discover something new, develop or improve upon your culinary skills and have fun in the kitchen. The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (about 7 miles south) offers both food demonstrations and a few scheduled food enthusiast programs. Demonstrations are about an hour in length and are held Friday thru Monday at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Other options include several privately held “Gourmet Retreats.” Calistoga is the perfect setting to combine a casual getaway with a fun and informative cooking class. Whether you are an experienced home cook or are just beginning to discover cooking, culinary vacations in Calistoga can help take your cooking to the next level.Call Doug or Judy for additional details.