The first taste of Summer has arrived! BottleRock Napa Valley , the beloved three-day culinary (and music) festival ta Gear up your taste buds and get ready to sip and savor your way throughout some of the best restaurants in Napa Valley and surrounding areas! Taking place over Memorial Day weekend, the three-day music, wine, craft brew and culinary festival will take place in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo on May 22-24, 2026.

The food at the festival is definitely one of the highlights of attending a festival that’s located in such a culinary mecca. At BottleRock, attendees will have the best of both worlds - incredible food, beverages, with the backdrop of music from world-renowned artists. The diverse lineup of musical artists and performers taking the stage this year includes headliners Foo Fighters, Backstreet Boys, Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, SOMBR and more than 70 additional bands on multiple stages.

Here - everything is elevated! Think lobster caviar hot dogs, crab cake sandwiches, and of course various high-end wood-fired pizza options. With such a plethora of choices, it can be difficult to pick your top Bites over such a short period of time - so we’ve done the hard work for you! Here are our top bites happening at BottleRock this weekend!

Chick Next Door:

Serving up refreshing lemonades and churros. What we’re excited about it Steve’s Fries! It’s French fries topped with Mac and cheese, chicken tenders, and sauce!

Under-Study by Press:

If you’ll be on-site all weekend, highly suggest stopping by here on Friday - the best bites tend to sell out early. Here you can expect, lobster caviar corn dogs, Ahi tuna nachos, pretzel & crab dip, black truffle fries just to name a few! Anything can (and probably should) be topped with caviar and truffle - sign me up!

Niku:

How often can you dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant AT a festival? This San Francisco establishment will be located in the Culinary Garden serving Wagyu Meatball Dobnuri, Salmon Donburi, Eggplant Donburi, and a Wagyu Fat Brownie!

Tarla:

I will never not go to Tarla! The flavors are SO fresh, filling, and it’s a down right staple. Its no wonder why each time you pass the downtown location, this restaurant is always bustling with high-energy, laughter, and all of the locals. It’s feel good food, served by people who put pride in each and every bite. Located in the Culinary Garden, this year they’re serving: Beef or Chicken Gyro Pita, Roasted Chickpeas Pita, Mediterranean Salad, Hummus with Veggie Sticks, Baklava Dessert, Turkish Delight, and Frozen Lemonade.

Moro:

If you don’t get a chance to swing by Oxbow Market down the road the beloved Moro will be in GA. A slightly smaller menu than the location in the market, however still serving its delicious wraps! This time around Beef Short Rib Wrap, Chicken Wrap, Cauliflower Wrap, Moro Fries, and Moroccan Mint Tea are on the menu.

Mustards Grill:

Ask any local their thoughts on Mustards - and it’ll be a raving review every time. The restaurant has a dedicated following in Napa Valley and it definitely spills over into the festival-goers. Located in VIP and GA, they’ll be serving options such as New England Lobster Roll, Slow Smoked American Wagyu Beef Brisket Sandwich, Slow Smoked Pork Nachos, Truffle Fries, and more.

In addition to the incredible food scene, attendees will have the chance to see chefs AND musicians in action on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage!

Situated in the heart of America’s wine and food playground, BottleRock Napa Valley has announced that some of the world’s most celebrated culinary talent, including Emeril & EJ Lagasse, José Andrés, Curtis Stone, Andrew Zimmern, and Masaharu Morimoto, paired with musical headliners Backstreet Boys, Dave Grohl, Teddy Swims, Lil Wayne, and Ludacris, along with celebrities and sports legends including Chelsea Handler, Phil Rosenthal, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Graham, John Stamos, and Ken Griffey Jr., and dozens more will appear on the crowd-pleasing Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, leading a star-studded lineup that will deliver memorable mash-up moments during the three-day festival,

Grab your appetites, create your schedule because the “first taste of Summer,” is serving up a heaping serving of must-see acts from top-tier artists and culinary legends all around the Napa Valley. All festival tickets are sold out. To get on the waiting list for tickets, please visit bottlerocknapavalley.com and select “Join the Waitlist”