The Best Pork Chop in America (And Why You Need to Try It at Mustards Grill in Napa)

📍 Mustards Grill in Napa Valley
📆 June 2022
Featured in: California Wine Country Favorites
Part of our Wine Tasting Guide to Napa and Sonoma

If you’re planning a trip to Napa, Mustards Grill deserves a spot at the very top of your list. It’s the kind of place that feels both elevated and wonderfully unfussy — fine dining in a cozy, come-as-you-are atmosphere.

And then there’s the pork chop.
The pork chop.
It’s the reason we’ve gone back again and again.

The Famous Pork Chop

You cannot possibly find a better pork chop, in Napa or anywhere else.
This dish will permanently recalibrate your pork chop expectations.

It’s thick-cut, flame-kissed, perfectly seasoned, and served with braised red cabbage and a bright, zesty sauce that ties the whole plate together. The combination of textures and flavors is magic — rich, tangy, smoky, savory.

It’s one of the best entrées you’ll ever try. Full stop. The hype is real.

Will’s wine pairing rec

With the bold flavors of the pork chop, you need a wine that can meet the moment. Will recommends:

• Jordan Chardonnay – Burgundian style, beautifully balanced, and perfection with the zesty sauce
• Zinfandel – especially one with Sonoma roots; the spice + fruit complement the char of the grill

We love ordering local wines when we’re in Wine Country, and Jordan Chardonnay is almost always our top pick at Mustards. It pairs like it was made for this dish (maybe it was…).

What Else to Order

• Their Negroni is a great way to start the meal
• Their famous onion rings tower
• The French fries as an appetizer
• They have an excellent Caesar salad
• The desserts are worth saving room for

The Vibe + What to Wear

Mustards has that perfect Wine Country energy — relaxed but polished, lively but never loud, full of locals who have been coming for decades and visitors who instantly get why. It’s the kind of place where you can show up after a tasting, order something delicious, and feel like you stumbled into a neighborhood institution.

You can wear wine country casual and fit right in – or you could wear something fancy and fit right in. (We opt for casual!)

If You Go

• Reservations: Book in advance — especially weekends
• Location: Easy stop if you’re winery-hopping along Highway 29
• Good for: Couples, wine lovers, relaxed date nights, groups

🍷 Wineries Near Mustards Grill

If you’re planning a wine-tasting day on the Silverado Trail, Mustards Grill makes the perfect lunch stop. Here are a few wineries just minutes away that we’ve loved:

• Mumm Napa (12 minutes)
Sparkling wine lovers, this is your stop. Their outdoor terrace overlooking the vineyards is one of the best places in Napa to sip bubbles. It’s relaxed, scenic, and perfect for kicking off or ending a tasting day.

• Black Stallion Estate Winery (10 minutes)
Lush reds, gorgeous grounds, and one of the most approachable tasting experiences in Napa.

• Trefethen Family Vineyards (7 minutes)
Historic estate, beautifully balanced wines, and a classic Napa vibe we always recommend.

• Chimney Rock Winery (15 minutes)
Known for elegant Stags Leap District Cabernets — a must if you love bold reds.

• Stags’ Leap Winery (≈12 minutes)
A stunning estate with unforgettable Chardonnay and Cab tastings.

More Wine Country Favorites

• Trinchero Napa Valley
• Tasting at the Elegant Flowers Winery (Sonoma)
• Our favorite restaurants in Healdsburg

See more wineries in our Wine Tasting Guide to Napa & Sonoma →