Best Brunch Spot In California: Daily Meal List Says

There’s so much to love about brunch — from ham, bacon and sausage, to chicken and waffles, or creative takes on eggs. It’s all tasty. And let’s not forget cocktails, bloody Marys, mimosas, and lemonade with a splash of bourbon.

For those looking to find their next favorite brunch spot, we’ve got some good news for you.

A new list from the Daily Meal named Auberge du Soleil (Rutherford) as the best brunch spot in California.

The food and dining website compiled the list showing the best brunch eatery in every state by doing a deep dive into review sites. It specifically looked for spots that don’t just serve the best traditional food but also venture outside the box.

“These restaurants pay just as much attention to their brunch menu as their dinner menu, and they serve it all in a lively space with just the right amount of celebratory fanfare,” authors of the Daily Meal list wrote. “If you live near any of these spectacular spots, set aside a leisurely Sunday afternoon and treat yourself.”

Here’s more information about the top brunch spot in our state:

"Arguably the most renowned resort in California’s Napa Valley, Auberge du Soleil offers some seriously spectacular dining. In fact, the resort got its start as Napa’s first fine-dining restaurant back in 1981, when restaurateur Claude Rouas set out to open a restaurant that resembled the eateries of his native Provence, France. Visit the restaurant today for its $75 three-course brunch and you’ll see what all the hoopla has been about — it’s a perfect showcase for seasonal ingredients. Appetizers include celery root soup with brioche croutons, hedgehog mushrooms and sherry; cow’s milk burrata with prosciutto, fingerling potato, almonds and black olive caramel; and onion tartelette with smoked salmon, creme fraiche and watercress. For your entree, choose between items like blueberry buttermilk pancakes; Maine lobster omelet with tarragon, leek and ricotta; duck confit hash with slow-cooked farm eggs; and Sonoma chicken with hand-foraged wild rice."

Auberge du Soleil is located at 180 Rutherford Hill Road in Rutherford.

The full list of brunch eateries is available on the Daily Meal website.