Gourmet Hamburgers

WineCountry.com’s Top 5 Picks for Napa Valley

(NAPA, CA) — Most of these gourmet burgers are served the traditional way – mustard and ketchup condiments on the side, pickles, onions, tomatoes (during late summer and fall – fresh from the garden), and a side of french fries, or salad.

Martini House, however, is the one exception. The burger is served only their way (which is fabulous). They don’t ask you how you would like it cooked – it comes medium rare; and it is not served with any of the traditional toppings: just a nice, slightly sweet dressing akin to French. Don’t let the description put you off – it is wonderful.

1) Boon Fly Cafe: Char-grilled American Kobe burger on a house baked brioche bun with choice of cheese, $12.00.
4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559 (707) 299-4900

2) Martini House: Grilled Snake River Kobe beef burger, gruyere cheese, wine stewed onions, and onion rings. $16.95. On the lunch menu and available in the bar, but never “upstairs.”
1245 Spring Street @ Oak, St Helena, CA 94574 (707) 963-2233

3) Grill at Silverado: American “Kobe” Burger Snake River Farms, poppy seed roll and olive oil medley, $12.50 ($8.00 at the bar on Monday nights).
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, California 94558 (707) 257-0200

4). Celadon: Snake River Farms ‘American Kobe’ chuck burger with sun-dried tomato mayonnaise, $12.50.
500 Main Street, Suite G, Napa, CA 94559 (707) 254-9690

5) Rutherford Grill: Cheeseburger – Fresh ground chuck roast, with cheddar on a toasted egg bun, $12.00.
1180 Rutherford Road, Rutherford, CA 94573 (707) 963-1792