Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s first West Coast restaurant sits right in downtown Napa, and it’s worth planning around if you’re bringing your dog. The menu pulls from both Japanese and Western traditions—think sashimi, robata-grilled items, and dishes that blend techniques and ingredients you wouldn’t normally see together. The space has real energy to it, with an open kitchen where you can watch the action.

The outdoor patio is where dogs are welcome, which means you can actually sit down for a full meal without having to leave your dog behind at the hotel. It’s a genuine patio setup, not just a couple of tables squeezed outside. You’ll be in the heart of downtown Napa, so after eating you could easily walk around and check out the surrounding shops and galleries along Main Street, or head over to one of the nearby parks if your dog needs to stretch after sitting through dinner.

Fair warning: this is a fine dining restaurant with prices to match, and the experience is geared toward people who want to spend time on their meal. It’s not a casual spot where you grab a quick bite. Reservations are essentially required, especially on weekends, and definitely call ahead to confirm their current dog policy on the patio since seasonal changes or weather sometimes affect outdoor seating availability. The kitchen takes what they do seriously, so expect the service staff to match that level of attention. If you’re looking to have a real dinner experience while traveling with your dog through Wine Country, this is one of the few upscale options in Napa that actually accommodates dogs comfortably.