Auberge du Soleil

Auberge du Soleil 

Rutherford, CA

Executive Chef: Robert Curry

Recipient of one Michelin Star and Wine Spectator best award of Excellence

Nestled on a 33 acres of Rutherford overlooking some of Napa's most renowned vineyard, Auberge du Soleil sowcases the area's stunning vistas served with the finest local ingredients for an outstanding meal. 

The winding road up to the hotel/restaurant.  The hotel is rated one of the world's best hotel/spa and of course in the region. 

Then entrance to the restaurant with a display of the Michelin star. 

The stunning view of the valley.

Like all restaurants of the same caliber, the wine list was presented in an iPad. 

 

Amuse Bouche 1:

Goat cheese tart with olive 

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Warm wheat and rye bread with salted butter

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Amuse Bouche 2: 

ahi tuna, pickled carrots, avocado, wasabi and rice. Like jap fried quinoa

crunchy and flavorful - a little dance in our mouth

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Vision Cellars "Chileno Valley" 2009 Pinot Noir, California, Marin County

Qupe "Sawyer Lindquest" 2009 Grenache, California, Edna Valley

Roasted Pork Belly, Apple Cider Glaze, Brussels Sprouts, Hen Egg, Pickled Mustard Seeds

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Poached Maine Lobster, Mango, Snap Peas, Black Sesame, Curry, Cilantro

 

The lobster was amazing! Big, chunk and tasty - the best dish of the night. 

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Kampachi Sashimi, Avocado, Radish, Cucumbers, Pickled Shiitake Vinaigrette

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Veal Sweetbreads, Hedgehog Mushrooms, Apples, Horseradish, Watercress

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Spiced Local Lamb, Medjool Dates, Fingerling Potatoes, Carrots, Curry Sauce

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Wolfe Farm Quail, Flageolet, Parmesan, Pancetta, Saba

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Bacon Wrapped Veal, Potato Gnocchi, Broccoli Cream, Niçoise Olives, Octopus, Bagna Càuda

 

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Northern Halibut, Onion Crust, Spring Vegetables, Tangy Onion Sauce

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Palette Cleanser:  Cider Basil Lime

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Crisp Filo Wrapped Chocolate Dumplings, Tarragon Ice Cream, Arbequina Olive Oil

 The dumpling was a good concept, crunchy on the outside with a warm delectable chocolate sauce in the inside. Simply amazing. 

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We came here to celebrate my birthday. A party of four plus an infant. Incredibly, they allowed us to bring the baby along with the stroller.  When we were seated, our server did not ask us about our dietary restrictions and did not take the time to explain to us about the menu.  With that said, our little angel was not cooperating after the first course of the meal and was crying nonstop for awhile and yet thankfully, we did not get kicked out. Thus, I bumped up a star for their service.  The ambiance was romantic and food was creative, fresh and worth every penny (especially for the view).

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Ambiance: ★★★★★

Presentation: ★★★★☆