St. Helena · Napa Valley · Michelin 1 Star
Michelin-starred St. Helena restaurant on Highway 29 with one of the largest collections of Napa Valley wine anywhere.
Book a Ride to Dinner or a Wine TourPRESS sits on Highway 29 at the south edge of St. Helena, led by chef Philip Tessier with Samantha Rudd. It earned its Michelin star in 2022 and kept it in the 2026 California guide.
The restaurant describes its cooking as Napa Valley cuisine built on Bay Area purveyors, and Michelin's inspectors call it contemporary Californian, singling out charcoal-grilled lobster, ricotta gnudi finished with a tableside consommé and American wagyu.
Wine is the other headline: PRESS holds a 10,000-bottle collection focused on Napa Valley, which it calls the largest of any Napa Valley wine collection. The dining room is high-ceilinged and anchored by a fireplace.
PRESS is right on Highway 29 in the heart of cabernet country, so it is an easy dinner to close a day of Rutherford, Oakville and St. Helena tastings. With a list this deep, guests usually want to explore older Napa vintages, which is exactly when a chauffeur pays for itself. Book a 6:30 or 7 p.m. table to allow time to freshen up after the last tasting.
Typical drive times to PRESS (without traffic):
Your chauffeur drops you at the door, waits while you dine, and drives everyone home. Gratuity is always included in our prices. Call or text 833-915-2436, or reserve online.
At a Glance
Location
587 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena, CA 94574
Cuisine
Contemporary Californian, Napa-focused wine program
Michelin Guide
1 Star
Hours
Dinner nightly: Sunday to Thursday 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 to 10 p.m.
Reservations
Book on OpenTable, by phone at 707-967-0550 or by email at reservations@pressnapavalley.com. Reserve well ahead for weekend nights.
Price
$$$$ · A March 2026 local guide lists about $195 per person.
Good to Know
Indoor and outdoor private dining spaces are available. The restaurant runs occasional culinary class and dinner evenings.
Website
Restaurant website ↗Make a day of it: these St. Helena wineries pair well with a meal at PRESS. Your chauffeur books the tastings and times the day so you arrive for your reservation.
More places to eat: our Napa and Sonoma restaurant guide.
Book on OpenTable, call 707-967-0550 or email reservations@pressnapavalley.com. Weekends fill early.
PRESS began as a steakhouse and now describes its cooking as contemporary Napa Valley cuisine; the Michelin Guide highlights grilled lobster, gnudi and wagyu alongside a Napa-focused wine list.
Yes. It sits on Highway 29 at the south end of St. Helena, and we drop off at the door, wait and drive you back to your hotel.
Dinner Is Better When Nobody Has to Drive
Your chauffeur picks you up, waits while you dine and brings everyone home, gratuity included. Or start with a private wine tour and finish at the table. Reserve online in minutes, or call or text 833-915-2436.
Reserve NowHours, menus, prices and Michelin listings change; please confirm with the restaurant. More places to eat: see our full Napa and Sonoma restaurant guide.
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