St. Helena lunch

[Absonot]

I'm looking for a great place do dine alone (for lunch) in St.Helena. I've narrowed it down but can't decide between Market, Cindy's Backstreet, or Martini House.

Since I'll be alone, a good half bottle selection is a plus. No info on their websites about this, but all their menus look great. Seeking first-hand experience to help me decide. Anyone? Thanks in advance!

[gmi3804]

During our trip to Napa two weeks ago, we had our best meal at Martini House. Absolutely spectacular in every way. Sitting inside the breathtakingly beautiful Arts & Crafts cottage is surprisingly preferable to the peaceful outdoor patio. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

These are the other places we tried:

Dinner: Terra and Bistro Don Giovanni

Lunch: Wappo Bar and Bistro and Bouchon

[melkor]

The Martini house is your best bet. Don Giovanni is also excellent for lunch but it's a 20 some minute drive from St Helena.

[MsMelkor]

And the Martini House has an excellent wine list...

[winesonoma]

The Martini House is also my favorite.

[Absonot]

YAY!! Thanks for all the input (and so consistent!)

My choice is clear.

I shall throughly enjoy myself, I am sure.

thanks again all!

[gmi3804]

YAY!! Thanks for all the input (and so consistent!)

My choice is clear.

I shall throughly enjoy myself, I am sure.

thanks again all!

When you're there, take a look at the lamps on the tables that are booths. They're copper lamps made to look like acorns, about a foot hight, eight inches wide, and they weigh a ton. The shades are heavy glass and look like the top of an acorn. The server told us they cost about $5,000 each. If I'd only worn my pants with the deep pockets that night I may have been able to slip one out without anyone noticing!

[winesonoma]

Named after Dr. Martini; not the drink. It was his house.