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the girl & the fig
(Restaurants - French)
110 W Spain St, Sonoma Hotel, Sonoma  95476 • 707-938-3634
Distance: ~1.88 mi *
        Description: SONOMA. Pleasant, sunny, and relaxed, this local favorite makes its home in the historic Sonoma Hotel. Lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch feature an appealing selection of traditional French dishes with a few Californian touches in the mix. The namesake ingredient appears in a housemade fig cake that accompanies the cheese plate, as well as in the fresh fig and arugula salad, accented with pecans and pancetta. A savory croque monsieur, grilled polenta, and salmon nicoise are other choices, but save room for dessert – delights like pumpkin cheesecake and fig crisp await.
       

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Glen Ellen Inn Restaurant
(Restaurants - French)
13670 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen Inn, Glen Ellen  95442 • 707-996-6409 • 707-996-1174
Distance: ~4.13 mi *
        Description: GLEN ELLEN. Quaint and cottage-like, Glen Ellen Inn is a veritable home away from home for wise diners who stop by for an evening of fine food and wine. During warmer months, garden dining is available, and a covered, heated patio is available year-round. The menu emphasizes local products, and main dishes sparkle – cabernet-braised lamb shank with roast vegetables, Chilean sea bass with spinach and mushroom puff pastry, and grilled pork medallions with feta and capers. Expectedly, the wine list is equally impressive. Reservations are a must.
        User Rating: 9.75 / 10
       

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The French Laundry
(Restaurants - French)
6640 Washington St, Yountville  94599 • 707-944-2380
Distance: ~8.92 mi *
        Description: YOUNTVILLE. A culinary institution. Period. A dazzling, whimsical, and playfully serious bastion of California country French cuisine, this restaurant offers a near-religious experience to savvy diners. Heavenly entrees might include pan-seared duck breast with endive "marmalade," apricot compote, and seared foie gras, or roasted lamb with polenta and caramelized Meyer lemon. For dessert, opt for something fun, like "coffee and doughnuts" – elegant cinnamon-sugar confections with cappuccino semifreddo. Plan ahead, because you'll have to call at least two months in advance just to get a reservation. Nine course chef's tasting menu and nine course vegetable tasting menu.
        User Rating: 9.1666 / 10
       

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Bouchon
(Restaurants - French)
6534 Washington St, Yountville  94599 • 707-944-8037
Distance: ~8.93 mi *
        Description: YOUNTVILLE. Something about once-sleepy Yountville breathes francophilia into folks who spend any amount of time within its boundaries – perhaps it's the existence of so many terrific French bistros and cafes in such a small area. Bouchon, with its sidewalk seating, groovy zinc bar, hand-painted tile floors, and cozy banquettes, is one of those places. Owned by Thomas Keller, head chef at the renowned French Laundry, this brasserie features everything from mussels marinieres to classic steak frites and leg of lamb.
       

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Bistro Jeanty
(Restaurants - French)
6510 Washington St, Yountville  94599 • 707-944-0103
Distance: ~8.95 mi *
        Description: YOUNTVILLE. Close your eyes while dining at Bistro Jeanty, and you'll almost feel as if you're in France. With its charming atmosphere and incredible food, the quaint restaurant has the allure of an authentic bistro, down to the chalkboard listing daily specials and windows adorned with lace curtains. The artfully designed menu features a variety of authentic French dishes, like tried-and-true escargot, coq au vin, and cassoulet. The wine list is extensive.
        User Rating: 9.5 / 10
       

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La Toque
(Restaurants - French)
1314 McKinstry St, Westin Verasa Napa, Napa  94559 • 707-257-5157
Distance: ~10.82 mi *
        Description: NAPA. An elegant dining room, excellent wine list, and smartly clad, professional waitstaff add just the right amount of polish to this estimable restaurant, establishing La Toque as a consistent favorite. The seasonal, prix fixe menu might feature seared Montauk bluefin tuna with cracked black pepper, veal tenderloin with portobello-red onion marmalade, or wild Scottish hare with Anna potatoes and wild huckleberries.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Angèle
(Restaurants - French)
540 Main St, Napa  94559 • 707-252-8115
Distance: ~10.88 mi *
        Description: NAPA. Charming, rustic Angèle serves rich, tempting dishes from southern France. Boasting a small bar and a pleasing riverside patio, the restaurant offers a coziness that happily ensconces patrons as they dine. A peach, nectarine and arugula appetizer salad leaves plenty of room for your plat chaud; try spring chicken with chanterelle mushrooms or filet mignon bordelaise. The galette aux fruits, a summer fruit tart with citrus-infused whipped cream, is a popular dessert choice.
       

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Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil
(Restaurants - French)
180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Auberge du Soleil Resort, Rutherford  94573 • 707-963-1211 • 800-348-5406
Distance: ~13.11 mi *
        Description: RUTHERFORD. Reminiscent of a Tuscan manor, this inn sits in stately elegance atop a hill, as if keeping watch over olive groves and the lush valley below. The inn's restaurant, carrying through the theme, offers a romantic respite from the real world. While dining on fabulous French-Mediterranean fare, guests are treated to spectacular views and professional, first-rate service. The seasonal menu features everything from sautéed sweetbreads and roasted squab to sesame-crusted Tombo tuna and Watson Farm lamb.
       

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Terra
(Restaurants - French)
1345 Railroad Ave, between Adams St and Hunt Ave, St. Helena  94574 • 707-963-8931
Distance: ~13.24 mi *
        Description: NAPA VALLEY. Chef and co-owner Hiro Sone has garnered quite a following in cozy St. Helena with his adventurous menu, introducing new French fare with Asian and Italian influences sprinkled in for good measure. Set in a beautiful stone building, the restaurant offers impeccable service and an elegant setting of arched windows, stone fireplaces, terra cotta floors, and linen-dressed, flower-adorned tables. Featured dishes include Sone's sake-marinated Alaskan black cod with shrimp dumplings, red wine-braised ox tail with collards, and grilled tuna with Manila clams. Reservations are a must.
       

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John Ash & Co.
(Restaurants - French)
4350 Barnes Rd, Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa  95403 • 707-527-7687
Distance: ~19.50 mi *
        Description: SANTA ROSA. Vintners' signature eatery offers elegant environs in which to enjoy the best of the Wine Country, from fine vintages and farm-raised beef and poultry to local produce and herbs. Featured entrees include curried sweet potato ravioli with honeyed mushrooms, buffalo osso bucco risotto with roasted cipollini onions, and sautéed Dungeness crab cakes with wasabi-mashed potatoes. Reservations are strongly recommended.
       

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