The restaurant inside the Four Seasons is turning out seven courses that might include honey-encrusted milk bread, one-bite wonders you’ll want to eat over and over again, and desserts that look like mini art. The team draws inspiration from around the world, so expect airy blue corn masa and rich, chocolately notes from Mexico, and sharp acidity and umami characteristic of Japan. If you’re looking for impeccable service, Auro is the perfect place to go for date night or to celebrate.

Set within a historic house along Lincoln Avenue, Lovina works great for a low-key brunch or dinner on the garden patio. The food is excellent here, just go knowing that the prices might be a bit higher than you’d expect. At brunch, we love the breakfast burrito and the smoked salmon benedict. All the dinner dishes are impressive, especially the little gem salad, heritage pork and beef bolognese (with vegan and gluten-free options available), and halibut with gnocchi.

Mangia Mi might feel like one of those places that play up the Italian stereotypes, with a Vespa parked out front and the “get sauced” tagline on t-shirts. But we’re willing to overlook all that for an order of Momma’s Meatballs and the excellent homemade pastas that change daily. Everything is delicious, but you should prioritize the tagliatelle alla vodka with sausage, Romano eggplant stack, and the garlic and parmesan focaccia. They’re also known for crispy New Haven-style pizzas.

Fleetwood is part of the Motor Lodge hotel and sits between the geothermal pools and a giant set of red lips. It makes for an interesting place to lounge, before or after having some of the best wood-fired pizzas in town. The crust comes lightly charred, and toppings range from pesto with chicken to hen of the woods mushrooms with fontina cheese, maitake mushrooms, truffle oil, parmesan, and porcini cream. We also get excited about the smoky grilled romaine salad.

There is no way you can walk by the Calistoga Inn, with its huge patio, bonfire, and inside/outside wraparound bar, and not stop in for a drink. While we love dropping by with a friend for a beer flight and cocktails, like the passion fruit caipirinha, the garden out back works great for larger groups and kids. When it comes to the food, go for the gnocchi with mushrooms, spinach, and corn truffle puree, and the trout pizza if it’s on the menu.

There’s not much of a scene here, but that’s OK since it’s an ideal spot to relax and have some high-quality sushi and other Japanese dishes. There’s no wrong order here, with two pages of sashimi and simple rolls, but we tend to gravitate towards the more creative ones like the Diablo, which combines a spicy tuna and hamachi roll, and then gets topped with salmon and albacore sashimi, and a sriracha hot sauce. This is also one of our go-to spots for takeout in the area.

This spot is named after a real-life Buster, who’s often seen behind the grill and has been firing up Louisiana-style barbeque in California since the ’60s. Whether it’s the pulled pork and tri-tip sandwiches with pineapple slaw and baked beans, or the barbeque chicken and homemade sweet potato pie, all the food is worthy of a pitstop at some point during your visit. This place also has some of the best jazz and blues musicians in the Bay Area for jam sessions on the patio every Sunday.

If you’re tired of the fancier breakfast and brunch options in town, Sarafornia is a casual diner that has been flipping pancakes and burgers for the past 40 years. Along with all-day breakfast options, like the homemade corned beef hash (a must) and the biscuits and gravy, you’ll find choices like braised pork tostadas and Italian sausage sandwiches. Pancakes are sold by the piece and there’s always a daily special like pumpkin and pecan options.

Located within the Auberge property Solage, this popular spot is great for a leisurely lunch and cocktails on the patio overlooking the pool. Go for one of the bonfire seats, or sit at the bar for mountain views and a gin cocktail. Always order the Parker House rolls, truffle fries, and the delicious petrale sole fish tacos with a spicy aioli and sweet and sour cabbage. We also love the breakfast here, with standouts like the lemon ricotta pancakes and the cinnamon sugar doughnut holes.

When we’re tired of long and elaborate lunches, this is where we come for a quick bite in a space that feels straight out of the ’50s. There’s everything from pulled pork sandwiches and tacos to Thai chicken pizza and tasty burgers with onion rings and BBQ sauce. This isn’t exactly a dining destination, but it works great when you want something casual before a day of wine tasting.

Check out the woodwork on the walls before settling in on the couches with a glass of housemade sangria with mezcal and the whipped avocado with goat cheese. Move on to a michelada, a few tacos (we like the crispy avocado), and the torta cubana while playing bocce in between bites. End with an order of the churros with chocolate dipping sauce, which will make you forget you came to Napa for the wine.

This is a great place for lunch or an early dinner that feels a lot like being at a cookout at your best friend's place. New Mexican dishes like the green chile stew and flat enchiladas are standouts, along with the grilled fish tacos with jicama slaw. You’ll find a dip flight with herbed hemp hearts and harissa carrot hummus and a wellness drink menu with elixirs and house-blended medicinal teas. End every visit with a slice of their signature chile apple pie.

If you’re looking for grab-and-go tacos and burritos, come to this Mexican market at the tip of town. You’ll also find things like quesadillas, tamales, and fresh shrimp and fish ceviche served by the pound—all of which you order at the deli counter. The market itself is filled with Mexican snacks and candies sure to silence any kid, and with prices that are a fraction of what you’d pay anywhere else ($3 tacos and $12 plate dinners), it will silence the grownups too.