Rutherford · Napa Valley · Michelin 1 Star
Hillside Michelin-starred restaurant at Auberge du Soleil, with prix fixe lunch on a terrace overlooking the Napa Valley.
Book a Ride to Dinner or a Wine TourClaude Rouas opened the restaurant at Auberge du Soleil in 1981, and the resort describes it as Napa Valley's first fine-dining restaurant. Executive Chef Robert Curry has run the kitchen since 2005 and also oversees The Bar and private dining.
The restaurant has held a Michelin star for two decades and kept it in the 2026 California guide. Lunch is a two- or three-course prix fixe served on the terrace, and dinner is a three- or four-course prix fixe or a six-course tasting menu, backed by an extensive wine list.
The setting is the draw: the resort sits on Rutherford Hill above the Silverado Trail, and the terrace looks across the vineyards of the valley floor.
Lunch on the terrace is the classic centerpiece of a Rutherford or Silverado Trail day: book a midday table and line up tastings before and after. Rutherford Hill Road is a narrow, winding climb, so it is far more relaxed with someone else at the wheel. At dinner, aim to arrive before sunset for the view.
Typical drive times to The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil (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
180 Rutherford Hill Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573
Cuisine
Californian prix fixe
Michelin Guide
1 Star
Hours
Lunch and dinner daily (OpenTable lists lunch weekdays from 11:30 a.m., weekend brunch, and dinner from 5:30 p.m.); check current hours
Reservations
Strongly recommended, especially for a terrace table at lunch. Online booking was temporarily unavailable in late 2026; call 800-348-5406 or the resort at 707-963-1211.
Price
$$$$ · Dinner prix fixe reported in 2026 at $180 (three courses) and $205 (four courses) per person; a six-course tasting menu is also offered.
Good to Know
Business casual is commonly listed; confirm with the restaurant The Bar next door serves shareable plates and drinks continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is easier to get into. Private dining is available.
Website
Restaurant website ↗Make a day of it: these Rutherford wineries pair well with a meal at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil. 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.
Reserve ahead, especially for terrace seating at lunch. In late 2026 online booking was paused, so call the resort at 707-963-1211 or 800-348-5406.
Lunch is a two- or three-course prix fixe on the terrace with the valley in daylight; dinner is a three- or four-course prix fixe or a six-course tasting menu. Many visitors choose lunch for the view.
Yes. It sits just off the Silverado Trail in Rutherford, close to many tasting rooms, and we build the lunch reservation into the day's route.
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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