Any suggestions for nice dining in Napa. Prefer something outdoors but not too dressy. Price is not the main concern. Do restaurants allow you to bring your own wines. I am looking for one place for dinner and one for lunch. I am also looking for wine shops in the area. Is there any advantages to buying wine in a shop as opposed to the winery?
Thanks for your help

All restaurants in the Valley allows you to bring your own, corkage varies from free to $50.

All Seasons Bistro in Calistoga would be a good spot to hit for lunch, although they do not offer outdoor dining. However, the food is very good, and they also have a wine shop inside the restaurant that's got some interesting older wines available at a very fair price.

What type of food do you like, will be helpful in giving you recommendation for dinner.

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Thanks Pyang,

We like it all. I think I will be interested in seafood, Italian or any local favorite. I would like to get your input on wine tours and tastings. How do I e-mail you?

Sorry about that, forgot to post my e-mail addy on the other thread...

pyang@inreach.com

I know you are looking for outdoor dining, but should really consider La Toque for your dinner. Great food and probably the top wine service in the valley. $18 corkage is not cheap but all the stems and decanters you can ever ask for, Riedel Vinum Extreme matched to the varietal is the restaurant's choice of stemware.

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Bistro Don Giovanni and Martini House are both great with outdoor seating.

i second the bistro! we have dinner every time we are in napa!

Good suggestions by all. I offered similar advice in the "Napa Dinner and Golf Suggestions" post.