Wine Country Restaurants

  1. girl & the fig

    At Sondra Bernstein's big, soulful, über-fun bistro, every dish reveals her passion for earthy, French-provincial-inspired cooking. Small plates include divine steamed mussels with matchstick fries, and duck confit with lentils. Be sure to sit outside on warm nights. This is a popular place, so it's best to make reservations.

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  2. Oakville Grocery

    The definitive Wine Country deli sells stinky cheeses, charcuterie meats, freshly baked bread, olives, wine and lunch boxes, which you can order in advance. There are three tables outside, but ask where to picnic nearby.

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  3. Wappo Bar & Bistro

    Dine on an open-air patio in a beautiful garden, perfect on warm evenings. The bistro bills its cooking as 'global cuisine' and draws inspiration from Indian, Italian, Thai, French, Spanish and Central American traditions. Despite the name, there's no bar (but there's wine).

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  4. Zuzu

    For a taste of Spain, try this critically-acclaimed tapas bar, which serves traditional small plates of Spanish food, none of which will damage your wallet or your health - only organic, locally grown produce is used. The owner mixes unique and rare Spanish wines with local varietals - an ideal place to spice up that palate. It's a casual, cosy place and reservations aren't needed.

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