Just north of California\u2019s San Francisco Bay Area lies Napa Valley, a region more commonly known as Wine Country. While the sunny, Mediterranean climate allows for thriving expanses of vineyards, the pastoral scenery and the top-notch wines are complemented by a number of excellent restaurants. With menus ranging from traditional American fare to European elegance to authentic international cuisine, here are six of the best.<\/p>\n

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Redd<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the more modern and chic restaurants is Redd. This restaurant channels cuisine from Asia, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and beyond.\u00a0\u00a0Signature dishes include glazed pork belly with soy caramel and apple puree, as well as a Cajun-inspired petrale sole with coconut rice, clams, and chorizo.\u00a0\u00a0The modern d\u00e9cor was designed by New York architect Asfour Guzy.\u00a0\u00a0Redd has one of the highest Zagat ratings in the area at 28 out of 30, and Chef Reddington takes pride in infusing his extensive European culinary experience in his dishes. \u00a0For pizza aficionados, Redd\u2019s sister restaurant \u2013 Redd Wood \u2013 began offering wood-fired pizza last year.<\/p>\n

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Addendum<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Serving boxed lunches Thursdays through Saturdays, Addendum features chef Thomas Keller\u2019s world-famous cooking \u2013 down-home style.\u00a0 For around $17, guests can choose between buttermilk fried chicken or barbeque, with deli potato salad and other fixings on the side.\u00a0 A perfect to-go lunch for a wine country picnic!<\/p>\n

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The French Laundry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located in Yountville, The French Laundry is a regular fixture in Restaurant Magazine\u2019s list of the top 50 restaurants of the world \u2013 and received the magazine\u2019s top honor in 2003 and 2004.\u00a0 Each day, Thomas Keller (this is another of Keller\u2019s restaurants) prepares a unique nine-course menu, boasting that not a single ingredient is repeated throughout the meal.\u00a0 The restaurant brings together the fine ingredients, top chefs, passionate staff, beautiful architecture and unmatched scenery to create an all-around unparalleled experience.\u00a0 Reservations are highly recommended, and can be made up to a year in advance.<\/p>\n

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Gott\u2019s Roadside<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A high-quality take on the quintessential burger shack, Gott\u2019s Roadside is a must-stop gastronomic destination for fans of straight forward Americana cuisine.\u00a0 Serving Niman Ranch Angus Beef burgers, ahi tuna<\/a> burgers, and homemade chili, Gott\u2019s Roadside\u2019s reasonable prices are matched with a relaxed atmosphere featuring outdoor seating which are perfect for sunny afternoons.<\/p>\n

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Oenotri<\/strong><\/p>\n

Modeled after the style of the Campania and Puglia regions of southern Italy, Oenotri brings the freshest local ingredients from a network of organic Napa farmers, including produce from its own kitchen garden.\u00a0 The restaurant\u2019s excellent pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven that was shipped over from Naples, \u201csalumi\u201d is handcrafted in house, and pasta is made fresh daily.\u00a0 The menu is reasonably priced, with an extensive list of wine pairings available for the Italian fare.<\/p>\n

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Morimoto Napa<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For fans of Japanese cuisine, it doesn\u2019t get much better than Morimoto Napa \u2013 a world-class sushi experience transplanted into the heart of Napa.\u00a0 Adventurous dishes include fig tempura with foie gras peanut butter sauce and pomegranate reduction, and the restaurant is abutted by a take-out market offering fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n

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This feature is contributed by\u00a0Angie Picard, a staff writer at NerdWallet,\u00a0a site dedicated to empowering \u00a0consumers to save money and make smarter decisions about their personal finances, travel plans, or higher education.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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