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FARM at Carneros

4.0 (1k reviews)
Ultra High-EndNew American
Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Classy
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Pappardelle
Mary C.

From the moment we walked in we were welcomed and given a choice of table options. We each got the pre fix 4 course dinner for $115 a person. We came midweek off season so there were only 2 other couples in the restaurant so service was very attentive. We received fresh cutlery with each course. At the waitresses sugestión we each ordered different options for the 4 courses so we could share. So we had Farm Salad which was perfectly dressed, and tuna carpaccio for our first course, gnocchi and pappardelle for our second, ribeye and crab risotto, and dark chocolate pot de crème for our dessert. A lovely experience in a very attractive setting.

Papperdelle bolognese
Carol K.

We came here on our last night in Napa. We pulled into the beautiful resort and were directed where to park. Once inside, we had a choice to sit outside or in the beautiful dining room and since the weather was fabulous, we sat outside. Our server, Teresa, did a nice job in explaining the menu and sharing with us some of her favorites on the menu. While they have a lovely wine list- they also make a great martini which I really enjoyed after several days of wine tasting. My friend and I decided we were going to split the Farm salad to start and then she had the swordfish special and I had the Papperdelle bolognese. Everything was delicious and perfectly timed out. For dessert we had the apple almond tart and the trio of ice creams. All in all it was a lovely evening! One of the surprises I had maybe just because I didn't expect it from a restaurant like this, were the series of one off charges for some things. Want a martini with blue cheese olives? There's an up charge. Want to split a salad? There's a splitting fee. Stuff like that makes me nuts but that's just me. Just know before you go. All in all it was a very nice evening eating outside under the stars. Oh and did I mention they had live entertainment? The guy who was playing was telling us to watch for him on "The Voice". I wish I could remember his name! I hope it all worked out for him. I'll have to ask the next time I am back in Napa as The Farm is sure to be on my list to hit up again!

Fried Chicken & Waffle
Janice T.

Another outstanding brunch at FARM today. Thank you Pedro for the superb service and extra care, and for allowing us to enjoy a long leisurely afternoon. The brunch menu is always delicious and so creative! Loved the duck hash! Thank you to the entire team at FARM and Carneros Resort. We'll be back. Cheers!

Brandt Ribeye
Everett L.

This place is so good for lunch. They have a family style where you pick 4 dishes and they are so good. The outdoor patio is amazing and they allow dogs. The fried chicken and ribeye is to die for. O

Needs seasoning and maybe a sauce?
Jessica O.

I've been eyeing this spot for a while now because of the beautiful property. I thought, this place is perfect for a brunch day. While the grounds and employees were awesome, the food was not that great and apparently during brunch it was a cost of $68 per person for 4 food items which they split by 3, so over $200 for 3 of us and mediocre food (not including alcohol). I'm mad at myself for not checking the brunch set prices. Again, beautiful grounds and great mimosas but the food, that's a hard pass.

Warm oysters - yuck
Alex S.

Stunning Patio, Stellar Service, Staggeringly Bad Food If you are looking for a spot with a beautiful vibe to grab a drink, this is it. But if you're looking to actually eat, I'd suggest going literally anywhere else. The Atmosphere & Service The setting is undeniably wonderful. We sat out on the patio, which features great live music and cozy fire pits--it is the perfect environment for a night out. Our server, Samantha, was the highlight of the evening. She was attentive, professional, and did her best to take care of us. The cocktails were also absolutely delicious and well-crafted. The Food: A Comedy of Errors Unfortunately, the kitchen did not live up to the environment or the service. It was almost impressive how the temperatures were the exact opposite of what they should be: The Oysters: These were served warm on a bed of moss. It was, quite frankly, gross. No one wants a lukewarm oyster. The Risotto: This was essentially flavorless, mushy rice. To make matters worse, it arrived cold. The Trout: The flavor was okay, but it was overcooked, served at room temperature, and the portion size was incredibly small for the price. The Value Problem The pricing here is hard to justify. We were told we should order at least two dishes per person to feel satisfied, but at $35 per plate, you expect high-quality execution. Paying that much for cold, flavorless, or poorly prepared food feels like a slap in the face. Bottom Line: Go for a cocktail, enjoy the fire pits and the live music, and definitely ask for Samantha--she's great. But please, do yourself a favor and eat dinner before you arrive. We left with a high bill and very empty stomachs.

Lobster Risotto
Amanda L.

Food: Lobster risotto - AMAZING. So creamy and flavorful. High quality ingredients. Dark chocolate pot de crème - I have never had a chocolate mousse-like dish with this much depth. The chocolate itself had so many elements. Then adding the creative toppings in each bite ... obsessed. Brandt ranch NY strip - don't order this. This would've been a 5 if it weren't for it. The flavor was bland and even though it was medium rare, the cut was very chewy and dry. Ambiance: Stunning and peaceful. The light was hitting perfectly and the decor is classy and welcoming. Service: Everyone was very warm and attentive. Our server was prompt and on top of it, making sure our orders after each course were going in asap without feeling rushed at all. Overall this was one of my fav meals in Napa!

Farrah F.

This place is visually stunning. They have outdoor patio seating with beautiful warm fires and sometimes they have live music here. Started off with bottle of wine and appetizers the meat balls and sweet potatoes was a hit. Then our main dishes came out. I will say the Arrabbiata pasta was good and packed some heat if your into it. There were 5 of us and we shared and our food with each other. From beginning to end, the service was fantastic. We basically cleaned out our plates.

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Darryl W.

First time visiting FARM and I was impressed! Upon arrival we were seated at an outside table with a heater above and a beautiful park like setting! The area is surrounded by rows of fresh vegetables ripening before your eyes in well maintained garden boxes! They immediately gave us refreshing water and menus. We were a party of 4 and we started reviewing the wine list. For starters we had a dozen oysters, Brussel sprouts and Shisito Peppers which were excellent. We selected a delicious wine with our dinner which consisted of the Tuna a Caesar salad, a House salad and a pepperoni pizza with fresh chopped garlic and bell peppers! (It doesn't come with fresh garlic or bell peppers, but they were very accommodating ) It was of note that when I felt something under the table and looked down, two cute little dogs had wandered under our table and one of the ate a piece of pepperoni that had fell! It was also of note that although we ate outside, we didn't experience insects around our food and drinks! I would definitely return soon and I would highly recommend this establishment (FARM). I plan to surprise my family and take them here!

Woodfired Mt Lassen Trout
Trisha T.

Wow, this place was overwhelming, but not in a bad way! I was treated out to dinner by a friend who works at the resort near by. We had dinner plans for a celebrated birthday and there was four of us total. Honestly, this place is more upscale than when I'm used to so it was a nice experience. First impression for the ambiance was great. Everything is clean and well placed and there's a mix of dining in of outside with fire pits to keep you warm in this December chill. I remember just looking around in awe thinking "oh this place bougie for real though". Service: 100/10, everyone who served us was fantastic! Our server checked on us regularly and refilled our water right on time without being overly intrusive. The chef also came out and explained each dish which was nice as I can sense his passion for cooking. He also provided off menu items for the table which was very sweet, I'm glad we allowed him the opportunity to be creative with his dishes ^_^ Food.. there was so much, we had to bring a to go because we were not expecting to be treated so well! Appetizers: Caesar Salad, Tuna Carpaccio, Oysters, and Caprese.. SO FREAKING GOOD 10/10. The tuna and oysters were so fresh and just melted in your mouth. The Caprese was my fav though! Who doesn't love fresh mozzarella in herbs with fresh tomatoes? Simply devine. The specialty salad that came out before the food was nice, it had a scotch egg with greens, mushrooms and onion.. however it was not my favorite as it had a strong vinegary base. The scotched egg cut through the acidity but not enough to be a highlight. I think if I had several scoops less of that taste it would have been perfect. Main courses: Lobster mac and cheese 8/10, very good, the cheese was different. Taste was great, but I do love a more cheesy/creamy consistency. Dried out a bit too quickly but tasty nonetheless and LOVED the lobster meat throughout. Brussel sprouts: 9/10, hard to mess up, good char and flavor. Would have ate most of this if it came out with appetizers Tomahawk Steak: 7/10, I'm not a HUGE red meat fan. I loved the char on it, the cook time was perfect, but it lacked a bit of flavor. I think a couple of spices or maybe some additional chimichurri on the side would have enhanced this. Trout: 6/10, I do not tend to get cooked fish when dining out. This was fine but it didn't stand out. Desserts: Pumpkin Semifreddo 10/10, so delicious, never had anything like it. Wasn't too sweet either. That butterscotch custard was DELICIOUS with it! Blackberry Mousse Cake: 9/10 delicious, loved how the blackberry compliments the corn ice cream and whipped mascarpone. My spoon gravitated back to this one for sure. Apple Almond Tart: 8/10, (forgot to take a picture) honestly, I'm not an apple tart person but I would order this again. The streusel on it was so delicious with the brown butter ice cream. Omg, if they offered that ice cream in a bowl it'd be a wrap.. it was fantastic. Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème: 4/10.. this one is not it. The chocolate is far too dark and rich. The added granola and coffee nib crunch does not complement it.. the bananas are good.. but this dish is missing an element of acidity. When I tried it with blueberry it was really good, but even then not by much. This one left the palate with something to be desired. Overall, would definitely come back on a dinner date. The setting was definitely outside of my comfort zone, and a bit pricey, but I would consider for a special occasion and thank everyone who made the night special :)

Joseph T.

Had such an amazing experience, from the drinks to appraisers, to their steak and dessert. Our group ordered a little of everything... and it all tasted amazing!

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Miranda L.

Farm is located inside the Carneros Resort & Spa. The inside is designed beautifully with natural tones and modern, farmhouse styling. We had a reservation but waited a little less than 10 minutes to be seated. I loved the open kitchen to watch the staff working from a far. We ordered the Meatball starter which was impeccable. I loved the flavors in the meatball paired with the savory sauce and sourdough. For mains, I got the half order of the Gnocchi Cacio E Pepe which bursted with flavor. My husband got the Liberty Farms Duck Bolognese which came in a very large dinner portion. The dish was rich yet sweeter but absolutely delicious. The menu prices were a bit of a premium but quality was there. While we only got a couple of dishes to share, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience!

Ribeye steak
J C.

I'm very sad to write this review as I have been coming here for over a decade, Farm has always been my go-to restaurant to bring out of town work colleagues and guests, but I don't know if they changed their chef or if tonight was a reflection of the rising prices for things in general but it was a huge disappointment. The portions of food have all become tiny. And the flavors are not there anymore. For 4 adults we ordered two appetizers, 4 entrees, and 2 desserts and I'm feeling hungry still. The salad was so small we each got just a few bites. The chicken entree was half of a chicken breast. Not even half a chicken for $36. The steak was $48 and about 4 oz total so we each got one bite. completely charred to charcoal on the outside, not completely edible, I had to cut off the charred edges. The gnocchi was 10 pieces and not pillowy or flavorful at all, just sad dense doughy cylinders. And the sole stuffed with dungeness crab was about the size of a chicken sausage, tasted dry and fishy. Usually their desserts are my favorite part of the meal and a highlight. Today they made dark chocolate cake actually taste bad, I didn't even finish it, the Panna Cotta was better. Tonight was so bad that I'm not even sure if I'd risk coming back. I really hope they can get back to what they did before.

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Had a lovely dinner here for my birthday. The lobster risotto was delicious and the venue was beautiful.

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Ask the Community - FARM at Carneros

Is dog allowed?

Yes they have an out door patio, where you and your dog can dine.

Can we bring our fur babies if we reserve outdoor seating?

Are the babies and kids allowed to come here?

Yes! When I came to eat, there was three tables around me that either had a toddler or baby at the table. Feel free to bring the family.

Is this place reservation only or can we just walk in and wait for a table?

Hi Joshua, Thank you for your interest in FARM. Reservations are highly recommended; please click below to reserve now. We hope to welcome you soon!… 

Dress code or guidelines? I don't want to show up in jeans and a t-shirt if everyone will be wearing a suit while dining.

No suit/tie unless you're in a wedding party or a work gig. Nice jeans/button down shirt will do!!

Is this the same FARM as the one in Palm Springs?

No links between this 2 restaurants

Does FARM serve craft beer?

Hi Jaime H., yes FARM serves craft beer on tap and has a selection of craft bottled beer. Currently on draft are beers from Seismic ‘Alluvium’ (Santa Rosa, CA), Sonoma Springs Brewery (Sonoma, CA), Mare Island Co. (Vallejo, CA) and Fieldwork… 

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2.0 mi
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4.4
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My super traditional Chinese parents rarely have American style food. They moved to the Bay Area 36…read moreYears ago and I can count on my two hands (6 times) they have had legitimate American style food that wasn't fast food, fast casual, or a chain restaurant. That and the fact that they have never been to Napa/Sonoma Area in their 36 years in America, meant that my brother and I had to plan a trip. My brother selected Mustards Grill. It was along the way to our reservation to Beringer and continently along St. Helena Highway. Despite hearing about Mustards being a staple within the Yountville area, it was so my first time trying it too. We had a reservation for 4 and after getting taken care of by the courteous host and being welcomed by our waitress, we were left with waters and the menu. To get the most of the experience, my brother thought we should all share several items. We shared their famous Pork Chops, Duck Confit, Ribs and Cornbread, Squash Risotto, and a side of Green Beans. We were offered fresh bread and butter prior to the arrival of our entrees and shortly after enjoying the soft pillowy bread, we were ready for more. My parents, being Cantonese and coming from the restaurant background, really care about having fresh and quality ingredients and letting the flavors shine - not letting sauces dictate the dish. Despite it being American fare, they quite enjoyed each dish and went back for additional helpings after giving a small initial taste of each item. Our visit to Mustards Grill ended up being a joyous meal where my parents got more exposure to the wonders of quality American cuisine as well as marked a good start to the day we were spending in wine county.

I absolutely have to give this place 5 stars!…read more First tip: Come early. Mustards Grill on the weekend, gets packed --- and gets packed fairly quickly. We had reservations for 11AM, by the time it was 11:30AM, about 85% of the restaurant was filled. By noon? All the tables were taken! Come early, get seated, relax. Service: We had the privilege of having Dwight be our server this afternoon. He was an absolute gem who loves his job, and loves what he does. He explained to us the specials, and some of the dishes he liked; he was a big help! We settled on a few things: the chicken wings (a MUST-HAVE; they are smoked first --- then fried; then tossed in a bit of a sweet seasoning --- it hits all the taste buds!). We also got the sweet potatoes --- good, nothing to write mom about. In addition, I had to get the famous Mongolian Porkchops. Dwight suggested to get it medium (I was a bit apprehensive --- it is pork), but always "trust the chef". So I did. My meal was EXCELLENT. The porkchop was perfectly grilled with some charred bits, and the meat was tender and juicy. Thank you Dwight for your suggestion! All-in-all, Mustards Grill is a MUST if you're ever staying in the Napa Valley. They received a Michelin Star in 2025, and if you try their food, you can clearly see why. After your finished with your meal, step outside and make a right --- and take some photos next to the vineyard. You are in Napa after all!

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4.0
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2.0 mi
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Our stay at Stanly Ranch was absolutely incredible. The property is beautiful, peaceful, and every…read moredetail made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. We especially want to recognize Rachel from Guest Services. She was outstanding. Every time we called with a question or request, she took care of it immediately with kindness and professionalism. She truly made our stay special and deserves to be recognized. A big thank you as well to Ben, the Front Desk Manager, along with Chris, Olivia, and Yazmin at the front desk. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond. The complimentary Mercedes-Benz house cars were an amazing touch and one of our favorite parts of the stay. And the spa is something you won't forget Thank you to the entire Stanly Ranch team for making our visit so unforgettable we can't wait to return.

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4.1
(3.6k reviews)
10.0 mi
$$$$

Second time I have been here and I really love it…read more The 3 course concept with a very reasonable price point did not disappoint. We added on the chips with the French onion dip and steak. My whole party enjoyed ourselves.

Ad Hoc was the first meal reservation I booked to kick off our weekend Napa trip, and it ended up…read morebeing such a memorable start. We arrived about 30 minutes late, but the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. We were seated right away and greeted warmly, which immediately made the experience feel relaxed despite us running behind. The one thing I knew I had to try here was their famous buttermilk fried chicken. Although I probably should have checked the menu more carefully beforehand, I was a little surprised to find out that Ad Hoc offers a fixed $69 menu, and everyone seated has to participate. I was even more surprised to learn that the famous fried chicken is actually an add-on to the set menu. The whole thing kind of felt like Hermès, where you have to buy all the other restaurant offerings first just to get access to the thing you really came for--the chicken. Lol. Regardless, we went with the set menu and added one order of the fried chicken, which was more than enough to share among four people. It ended up being a great lunch before a full afternoon of wine tastings. The meal started with crudités, and the vegetables were beautifully presented and very fresh. The dip leaned more like a hummus-ranch sauce, which was lighter and not as thick as I personally prefer, so this course was probably my least favorite. Still, it was a nice, refreshing way to start the meal. The main course was pork, which I initially wasn't too excited about because I was still mentally waiting for the chicken. But honestly, it was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked to literal perfection. It ended up being one of the best pork dishes I've ever had, and I would happily order it again. The fried chicken was, of course, amazing. The batter and skin were crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, while the inside was juicy, moist, and cooked beautifully. It's genuinely impressive how they manage to make fried chicken taste this perfect and consistent. Dessert was peach cobbler, and even though I'm not usually much of a dessert person, I really enjoyed it. It was warm, comforting, and a sweet way to end the meal. Overall, Ad Hoc was such a fun and satisfying way to start our Napa weekend. While the fixed menu setup and chicken add-on were a little unexpected, the quality of the food made the experience worth it. The pork was a surprise standout, the chicken lived up to the hype, and the service was warm from start to finish. I'd definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a relaxed but elevated Napa meal--especially if you're going for that famous fried chicken.

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken add-on ($30)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken add-on ($30)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken add-on ($30)

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken add-on ($30)

FARM at Carneros - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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