Auberge du Soleil Restaurant Review:
A destination for romantic dining, Auberge du Soleil also enjoys a brisk lunch trade, despite its comparatively remote location. Nestled high in the eastern wall of Napa Valley, it boasts a deck affording views (on a clear day) all the way to the Mayacamas Range, the natural divide between Sonoma and Napa counties. It's a perfect backdrop for an afternoon respite. At dinnertime, the menu may...
"Sitting on the deck looking out at the vines of Napa Valley as the sun sets" is a "world-class experience" attest fans of this "intimate" Cal-French in a "beautiful setting" with "gorgeous views of the vineyards" to go with its "refined" menu and "gracious" service; an "extensive wine list" further makes it perfect for "special occasions, especially romantic ones", though "lunch on the...
Taking a cue from the olive-tree-studded landscape, this hotel with a renowned restaurant and spa cultivates a luxurious look that blends French and California style. It backs up that look—custom wood furnishings and soft yellow terra cotta, and ocher hues—with lavish amenities that include private terraces, jetted soaking tubs, and extra-large showers.
One of the best-known and best-loved hotels in Napa Valley, Auberge du Soleil has turned its 33-acre hillside property into an outdoor sculpture gallery amid acres of olive groves. If that sounds over-the-top romantic, trust that the design was meant to be exactly that. Every light is on a dimmer; fireplaces burn wood, not gas; and half a dozen strategically placed votive candles let you set...