Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery, Calistoga

In an area better known for highbrow tastes and attitudes, this dining gem offers a welcomed touch of rustic reality. Its patio overlooks the banks of the Napa River and during the warm months, the kitchen staff can be seen cooking outdoors over wood-fired grills. The deceptively sophisticated menu harvests a wide range of global influences, featuring such entrees as grilled flank steak, country paella and California udon. An adjacent brewery serves award-winning micro-brews. Visit on the weekend for live acoustic music in its pub.