Best Restaurant & Hotel Private Dining Rooms in the North Bay and Wine Country

Private dining with your own crew of friends, family, or colleagues? Think outside the box and contact the venue’s in-house event planner in advance to make arrangements at one of these special North Bay and Wine Country spots that ooze with atmosphere.

Featured Photo: The Brix
A large, elegant Victorian-style house with white exterior walls, multiple gables, and a prominent turret. Nestled in the serene North Bay area, it's surrounded by tall palm trees and lush greenery. A path leads to the front porch and a private dining space, with clear blue skies overhead.
Photo: Courtesy of The George
Napa

The handsomest house in town is a gracious Queen Anne 1891 mansion meticulously restored as a nine-room luxury B&B on a quiet residential street just 10 minutes’ walk from Downtown Napa. There’s a gorgeous kitchen off the lobby with fireplace and flexible spaces indoors and outdoors are catered for small parties. Have cocktails in the garden, open the sash windows in the breakfast room, gather around the reception room, plan ahead for a takeover of the entire house and spend the night at The George. 

A spacious, modern lounge with blue and beige seating, a rustic stone tile floor, and a mix of wooden and metal furnishings. This North Bay gem features a cozy atmosphere with a chandelier, private dining area, wine display rack behind the bar, and large windows that bring in natural light.
Photo: Courtesy of the Brix
Yountville

Popular for farm-to-table experiences since 1996, three private dining rooms have stunning views of the Kelleher Family Vineyards and the Mayacamas mountain range. There’s a long wooden table for 12 in The Reserve Wine Cellar off the main dining room. The Oakville Room seats 60. Outside the restaurant, a separate space houses The Cottage to accommodate 24 guests where double French doors lead to a private patio and garden area for cocktails. And for larger events, the Brix Vineyard Dining Space is fully outdoors with room for 250 seated. 

A long dining table set for a meal with neatly arranged green seats. The table is adorned with wine glasses, silverware, black napkins, and small decorative candles. The softly lit environment of this private dining space in North Bay creates an elegant and inviting ambiance.
Photo: Courtesy of Olive & Hay at the Meritage
Napa

As Napa’s largest resort, The Meritage has several indoor and outdoor spaces for private dining and events of all sizes, including vineyard weddings by the hilltop gazebo. Ballrooms, courtyard fireplaces and fountains, plus a rooftop terrace and lounge with vineyard views round out the options. At the heart of the resort, the Estate Cave is a beautiful customizable venue built into the hillside under a dramatic barrel ceiling with evocative chandelier lighting. At the adjacent Vista Collina property, The Vintner’s Room is an intimate space for up to 120 guests featuring warm wood, exposed brick, iron and candle accents. 

A spacious, elegant restaurant in North Bay features neatly arranged tables with white tablecloths, brown chairs, and orange pendant lights hanging from a high ceiling with exposed beams. Large windows brighten the room, framed art adorns the walls, and a private dining area offers an intimate experience.
Photo: Courtesy of Carneros Resort & Spa
Napa

Recognized as one of the best hotel restaurants in America, FARM at Carneros exploits the bounty of Napa and surrounding farmers and ranches with their frequently changing menus. Inspired by their own organic garden, home to 50 varieties of herbs and vegetables, fine dining emphasizes freshness. A private dining room seats up to 12, an attractive space with plenty of natural light, an amber-lit wine wall, and handsome leather chairs. For larger groups, Carneros Resort and Spa has additional private dining venues. 

Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup with round tables covered in white tablecloths, adorned with floral centerpieces and surrounded by wooden chairs with white cushions. This private dining North Bay locale also features a light-colored building with string lights overhead, creating a magical ambiance.
Photo: Courtesy of @jennyschneiderevents
Sausalito

In a historic park setting at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, the John Muir Room is dedicated to private dining off the acclaimed Murray Circle Restaurant. The culinary emphasis is all about seasonal, organic, and sustainable ingredients from local purveyors. Two adjoining venues can accommodate 28, or up to 14 each for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A fireplace adds to the ambiance and bridge views are remarkable. 

A cozy dining room with a long wooden dining table surrounded by chairs. The walls are adorned with framed photographs, and a lit fireplace is on the right. Two chandeliers hang from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over this inviting private dining space in North Bay.
Photo: Courtesy of the Bungalow Kitchen
Tiburon

Perched smack on Tiburon’s waterfront on San Francisco Bay, The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina is a new clubhouse-type social dining experience. There’s elevated California cuisine, an innovative cocktail program, and an extensive, curated wine list. For private dining, head upstairs where first floor and second floor spaces can accommodate from 12 (The Listening Room) to 62 (Sun Room or Dining Room) seated guests. Full buyouts for up to 200 guests are also available on request. 

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