Nothing better than a restaurant with farmhouse setting that offers local cuisine. At Glen Ellen Star, the wood-fired oven can make the food taste even better without hampering the freshness of the vegetables or meat. Try it. Even though it is small, the restaurant is capable of handling busy weekend crowds that reserve their tables. The restaurant offers its services and customized menus for catering and private dining to make an occasion even more special.
If you are in a mood to frequent a vibrant dive bar, head to Gestalt Haus on Bolinas Road. A German-themed bistro, it features a casual setting, ideal to guzzle your favorite ales and savor delectable sausages. It offers an impressive selection of nearly 30 on-tap ales. On a Monday night, you can also catch a movie or a league game on the big-screen TVs. Bikers and hikers looking for a friendly spot to rest can also hop in here, since it has a separate wall for bike parking.
Located within the Long Meadow Ranch in Saint Helena, the Farmstead is the property's premier dining location, specializing in contemporary American fare. The interiors have a rustic elegance and feature sleek wooden furnishings, dim lighting, and intimate seating areas. You can maybe start off by ordering the Warm Burrata, and then follow it up with their special Grass-fed Steak Tartare and Wood Grilled Heritage Pork Chop. If ribs are something that you really crave for, the Heritage Saint Louis ribs will surely not disappoint you.