Romantic Dinner for Boyfriend's Birthday =)

We will be staying at the Candlelight Inn for one night and I need recommendations on GREAT restaurants. Something very romantic and fancy that maybe requires formal attire....or something near it. I was looking at Auberge and it seems great, but I am looking for other suggestions just in case I can%26#39;t get reservations, and Auberge seems a bit pricey...just a little...so anything a little under its price range would be perfect

I will be arriving the end of Jan...and I don%26#39;t care much about the scenery or outdoor seating...since it%26#39;s going to be around 30 degrees outside, i think...but if anyone has any suggestions let me know!!!

Romantic Dinner for Boyfriend's Birthday =)

La Toque is supposed to be very good, also in Rutherford. In St. Helena Terra is very nice and Domaine Chandon in Yountville is also very good. Have fun! :)

Romantic Dinner for Boyfriend's Birthday =)

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Napa Valley is a very casual, down-to-earth place, so we really don%26#39;t have much formality when it comes to dress codes.

There are only two restaurants in the entire valley that enforce a ';jackets'; policy for men: The French Laundry, and La Toque. Etoile (at Domaine Chandon) now only asks for ';casual business attire';.

You could literally show up in jeans at every other place, and be welcomed warmly.

That being said, there are *plenty* of visitors that will be ';dressed up'; at many of Napa%26#39;s restaurants-- but you%26#39;ll also see some pretty casual stuff, too, in these same spots (hawaiian shirts, golf shirts, shorts, flip flops, etc.).

Our recommendation: Read the restaurant reviews on the Napa Valley forums, then check out a few of the restuarant websites for ambiance, and give your first choice a call.

Or better yet, give the Candlelight Inn a call and have them do this for you-- Napa Innkeepers are famous for their expertise and friendliness in these matters-- and this service is included in the cost of your stay!

We hope you have a wonderful time. :)

-The Innkeepers

Napa Old World Inn

Oops-- forgot to add: Terra (St Helena) used to also ask for jackets for the guys, but now also requests ';business casual'; attire. You will see lots of folks there dressed up, though.