Great Restaurants in the California Wine Country

Are you looking for great restaurants in which to dine during your next wine country vacation?

It�s fun to eat in a restaurant that�s not available in our hometown. We are constantly looking to discover unique and wonderful restaurants wherever we find ourselves traveling.

We usually ask for recommendations in wine tasting room we visit. If we are staying in a hotel, we inquire with them as well. Often, we meet locals who are happy to suggest their favorite restaurants.

We only recommend restaurants that we have eaten at ourselves. It has to be a restaurant with top notch food, service, and surroundings or we will not recommend it to you.

To read about the great restaurants we have found, click on the region of the California Wine Country you are interested in:




Great Restaurant San Luis Obispo

Apple Farm Restaurant in San Luis Obispo

This great restaurant is our favorite place for eating breakfast in San Luis Obispo. The food is fresh, atmosphere cozy, and service friendly.




great restaurant, California Wine Country

Gardens of Avila Restaurant in San Luis Obispo

This great restaurant is part of Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort near Avila Beach. The food is fantastic and the setting is lovely. You may dine inside or outdoors on the patio.




Restaurant Paso Robles
McPhee's Grill in the Paso Robles Wine Country

McPhee's Grill is halfway between Los Angeles and San Franciso. Make this restaurant a "must visit" on your next trip to Paso Robles Wine Country.




Tram at Shadowbrook Restaurant
Shadowbrook in the Santa Cruz Wine Country

Shadowbrook is our top recommendation for a romantic restaurant. Take a cable car down the hill to the restaurant surrounded with beautiful landscaping overlooking Soquel Creek.




The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards in the Livermore Wine Country

This restaurant is located in the heart of Livermore Wine Country. The casual elegance welcomes you and the fabulous food keeps you coming back.




Tarpy's Roadhouse
Tarpy's Roadhouse

Dine in an historic building in Monterey Wine Country. This restaurant has an extensive menu, award-winning wine list, and marvelous food.




Wine and Roses Restaurant, Lodi Wine Country
Wine and Roses Restaurant in Lodi Wine Country

This restaurant in Lodi Wine Country offers fine dining in a beautiful atmosphere. Dine under the graceful oak tree amongst the colorful flowers.


Bon Appetit!


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