By Liam Mayclem—
St. Helena is a charming and inviting wine country town that has it all when it comes to dining. All of the restaurants, of course, boast impressive wine menus.
For a casual yet yummy burger, there is no better spot than the classic Gott’s Roadside. https://www.gotts.com
There are many spots with rock star chefs at the helm, including Press by Bocuse d’Or silver medalist Chef Philip Tessier (https://pressnapavalley.com) and The Charter Oak restaurant by Michelin-starred Christopher Kostow.
For family fun, in addition to Gott’s, here are some restaurants not to be missed:
Cook St. Helena
https://cooksthelena.com
Charlie’s Napa Valley
https://www.charliesnv.com
Harvest Table
https://www.harvesttablenapa.com
To dine in St. Helena from casual to fancy is to dine among winemakers and farmers, the folks with their hands in the dirt who make magic in Wine Country. An added bonus is that there are wineries all around, so taking a wine break in between tastings offers you an abundance of choices. Here are two more of my favorites:
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
https://bit.ly/4zxc68G
Violetto
https://www.violettonapavalley.com
Liam Mayclem is a former “San Francisco Bay Times” columnist who is an Emmy Award-winning radio and television personality.
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Liam’s List for St. Helena
Published on August 27, 2026
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