Visiting the wine country can be a great experience, especially if you’re vegan. There are plenty of vegan restaurants in Napa Valley, and you’ll find plenty of options for those on a gluten free diet.
Giugni’s
Known for their giant cheeseburger, the Meadowood restaurant serves up simple, seasonal dishes. The menu is packed with fresh produce, and the hearth is a great place to watch the chefs at work.
For a more upscale dinner, Auberge du Soleil is a Michelin-starred restaurant with one of the best views in the valley. The wine list is also outstanding. You can pair your dinner with wine from their 15,000-bottle collection.
For a more casual meal, Giugni’s Sandwich Shop has hundreds of combinations. They also offer a build your own sandwich option. Their sandwiches are perfect for a picnic.
A longtime Calistoga mainstay, Calistoga Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have a poolside patio. For a casual brunch, try their breakfast burrito. They also serve a Maine lobster roll.
Crisp Kitchen & Juice
Located in the Sunshine Foods Market center on Main Street in St. Helena, Crisp Kitchen & Juice is a combination fast-casual bistro. The menu features light fare and delectable pastries.
The menu features vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as meat and seafood selections. The grab-and-go case contains a variety of salads, smoothies, and elixirs. The bakery makes delectable pastries and breads.
The menu features the classics, as well as creative twists on classics. The wine list is impressive, including vintages dating back 70 years. The best part is that most of the wines are minimally intervention wines.
In addition to the best of Napa Valley, the menu includes a selection of vegan options. The Green Eggs and Ham includes poached farm eggs, honey-cured ham, and crispy hash browns.
Cook St. Helena
Whether you are looking for a casual, neighborhood restaurant or a fine dining experience, St. Helena has you covered.
Located in the heart of St. Helena, the market and restaurant combine farm-to-table dining with an elegant, contemporary atmosphere. The menu features classic American favorites with a twist. Known for their cheeseburger and cheese burger with housemade bread and cultured butter, the restaurant is also popular for its family-style menu.
The restaurant features a bustling patio, and occasional live music. It’s also a great spot for groups.
The burger is made with gruyere and bacon, and served with duck fat fries. It also comes with bone marrow. The menu has a variety of other options, like the wagyu burger with sake-marinated black cod.
Farmstead
Located at the Carneros Resort in Napa Valley, Farmstead is an unpretentious restaurant that serves hyper-seasonal cuisine. Executive Chef Stephen Barber prepares dishes that feature locally-sourced ingredients. Whether you’re looking for roasted brassicas, gnocchi, diver scallops or a classic burger, Farmstead has you covered.
This three-floor eatery features a spacious dining room, an open fire in the middle and a large patio. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. You can also pick up some of Farmstead’s wines at their cellar door.
Another Napa Valley staple is Press, a steakhouse that has been serving up the good stuff for more than fifteen years. The wine list is impressive, and you can get a gander at the ricotta gnudi. Known for their aged beef, Press pairs the beef with big Napa Cabs and black truffle hash browns.
Thumbprint Wine Cellars
Located in the heart of downtown Healdsburg, Thumbprint Wine Cellars is an ideal place to sample the region’s finest wines and micro-brews. The owners, Erica and Scott Lindstrom-Dake are a fun and engaging pair who have a penchant for the finer things in life. In addition to the wines, the pair offer a number of vegan options including Renegade Foods plant-based salami. If the onsite restaurant is not your style, the tasting room is more than up to the task.
Thumbprint Wine Cellars is not the only winery in town, but it does have a well-rounded wine list that includes the usual suspects, as well as some lesser known varietals. The best part is that you don’t have to book an appointment to sample these great wines.
Heritage Eats
Located in the Napa Valley, Heritage Eats is an award-winning restaurant that focuses on healthy, global-inspired food. The menu features vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a gluten-free section. The restaurant is also available for delivery, and has an online menu.
The restaurant serves quick, healthy meals. The menu features globally-inspired vegetarian dishes, as well as salads, tacos, wraps, and rice bowls. The restaurant sources ingredients from within 50 miles of the restaurant.
The restaurant is open daily. The brunch menu includes creme fraiche and vanilla pots de creme. It also offers a smoked salmon pate pairing with Domaine Carneros caviar.
The menu changes every week. The restaurant serves vegetarian items, including funghi bruschetta.
