Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in American Canyon

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Napa

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Olive and Hay

4.4

Awesome(992)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Napa

Booked 17 times today

On Tues 2/18- Fri 2/21, Breakfast will be held at EMBER STEAKHOUSE. We will be CLOSED for dinner from Mon 2/17 - Thurs 2/20.Olive and Hay is the perfect blend of two famed culinary destinations. Here, local ingredients meets the farm-to-table experience of Napa—a combination that centers around the journey of each ingredient, fusing homemade and homegrown, modern and classic, innovative and traditional Italian cuisine. The feel is casual yet refined, while incorporating rustic accents but providing a modern approach on wine country cuisine.Settle in and relax as the informal vibe creates an inviting atmosphere of enjoyment and connection. At Olive & Hay, you’re free to focus on what’s important to you: cuisine prepared by chefs honoring past generations, the al fresco dining experience, an award-winning Napa and Sonoma Valley wine list, or simply the company sharing your table. This is a place to take your time, to savor what matters most. *Please note, menu changes frequently*

2. Scala Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(1674)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Napa

Booked 71 times today

Scala Osteria offers traditional Southern Italian, seafood-centered recipes meant to be shared with family and friends in our warm and vibrant dining room. Our menu is influenced by the traditional Italian osteria where creating simple yet delicious food is paramount, and our atmosphere is always inviting and full of life. From our beautiful oyster bar to our house-made pastas and Neapolitan style pizzas, we have something for everyone. We offer varying experiences, from folks grabbing a quick bite on their lunch hour, to couples stopping in to delight in our Oyster Bar, to parties spending hours enjoying delicious Southern Italian fare with perfectly paired wines. Sister restaurant to valley favorite, Bistro Don Giovanni, Scala Osteria is located on vibrant First Street in the heart of Downtown Napa. We are open daily for lunch, dinner from 11:30am to 10pm and late night service from 10-11pm.

3. Cole's Chop House

4.8

Exceptional(7754)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Napa

Booked 53 times today

Cole's Chop House presents sophisticated steak house classics in an elegant setting matched by friendly, attentive service. Cole's features 21 day dry-aged steaks, Angus beef, pork from small farms in Iowa, signature cocktails, hand-selected bourbons and an extensive wine list focusing on Napa Valley wines.

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4. FARM Restaurant + Bar

4.2

Awesome(232)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Napa

Booked 18 times today

FARM at Carneros is a special occasion restaurant, renowned for its excellent service and amazing food, as noted in many reviews. The Italian farmhouse tradition, with dishes crafted from their gardens and local purveyors, makes every meal a delight. It's also highly praised for its ambiance, with one reviewer saying it's 'perfect for a luxury experience'. It's a go-to for special occasions like Valentine's Day and birthdays, with the 'Valentine's Day menu' and 'wonderful wine list' being particularly highlighted.

5. Compline

4.7

Exceptional(1166)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Napa

Booked 8 times today

"Top Restaurants in Napa Valley" - SF Chronicle, 2024.Compline is an award-winning wine and food destination in the heart of downtown Napa, created by veteran sommeliers Matt Stamp and Ryan Stetins. Our chalkboard menu focuses on Californian cuisine, emphasizing the bounty and flavors of Northern California. Our 500-selection wine list focuses on handpicked local favorites and classic bottles from all over the world. A separate retail shop selection allows our guests to grab a bottle to go.We want to bring the Napa community and visitors to our valley together to eat good food, enjoy great wine, and experience our relaxed downtown Napa hospitality.

6. Morimoto - Napa

4.6

Exceptional(8360)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Napa

Booked 54 times today

Morimoto's contemporary Japanese menu infuses traditional dishes with Western ingredients and preparation techniques. His seasonal and ever-changing selection of raw fish preparations will feature the freshest seafood available as well as locally grown fruits and vegetables from supporting farmers. Morimoto's signature offerings include Toro Tartare, presented in a small tray with condiments including crème fraîche, wasabi, avocado, nori paste, chives, crispy rice, and dashi-soy. Tuna Pizza made with raw tuna, anchovy aioli, and jalapeno; Morimoto Sashimi, a terrine of seared Toro, smoked salmon, barbequed eel, tuna and Hamachi served with five different sauces in pipettes.

7. Celadon - Napa

4.5

Awesome(5978)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• International • Napa

Booked 14 times today

Enjoy Celadon's award-winning 'Global Comfort Food' in our beautiful dining room or on the lovely courtyard. The seasonally influenced menu features flavors from the Mediterranean, Asia, and the Americas. We are located in the heart of downtown Napa in the Historic Napa Mill.

8. Carpe Diem Napa

4.7

Exceptional(1414)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Californian • Napa

Booked 10 times today

Carpe Diem offers a sophisticated, yet, casual dining experience in the heart of downtown Napa. Our welcoming, enthusiastic staff and ever-changing menu bring uniqueness to the table. Our wines by the glass and family share-plate style menu will entice you to try a variety of items. Come “Seize the Day” at Carpe Diem. No matter your style, you’ll fall in love with our seasonal ingredients that we have searched near and far to find and our wine, beer and hand-crafted cocktail menu is sure to please any palate.We are delighted to introduce our new cocktail lounge as an additional dining area. When making reservations, please note your preference for lounge or main dining room. Thank you and we look forward to serving you soon!

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9. Morimoto Asia - Napa

4.1

Excellent(556)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pan-Asian • Napa

Booked 8 times today

Iron Chef Morimoto's Pan Asian Restaurant, his second restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Napa, serving Dinner, Brunch and Late Night Menus inspired by his travels across Asia. Lively bar scene with Craft Cocktails and extensive wine & sake list. Beautiful views of the Napa River and indoor/outdoor dining options with live fire pit.

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10. Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar

4.4

Awesome(427)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• American • Napa

Booked 21 times today

We’ve got our head in the clouds with deep Napa roots, combining panoramic valley views from Archer’s sixth-floor perch in our open-air, wine country-inspired rooftop retreat. Join us — make reservations up to 30 days in advance.Reverse happy hour 8 – 10 PM Monday – ThursdaySunday brunch 11:30 AM – 3 PM

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Joe
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great dinner. The food was was excellent. The service was outstanding as well. Just an overall great experience. I would highly recommend this fine establishment!!!!
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FARM Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Napa
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4.2
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Teri
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was delicious! Atmosphere exceptional as well
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Bistro Don Giovanni -- NapaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Napa
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4.8
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GaryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •75 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Scala Osteria has a great vibe! Excellent menu for lunch and dinner. specials are offered daily. we shared 4 courses: The special citrus salad of blood orange, grapefruit, navel orange, fennel lightly dressed; Margherita pizza; Lasagna Bolognese; and Cannolli All delicious and a great valu
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Scala OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Napa
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4.8
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Dr. BretVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •69 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Another astounding meal at Cole’s-from tuna tartar special to ceasar salad to bone in filet to pecan pie it was the perfect way to spend my bday w/ friends. Service was always tops and the Somm helped us pick an amazing super tuscan! Cin Cin!
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Cole's Chop HousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Napa
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4.8
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MiriamVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •49 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
We had a lovely experience here and enjoyed every moment. The stuff was so kind and always had a smile on their face. The food was absolutely delicious, beautiful presentation, and what a nice variety of food and drinks. We had a girl's brunch here and it was perfect. Can't wait to go back!
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Olive and HayPrice: Expensive• Italian• Napa
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4.4

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