The Bounty Hunter Story:
30 Years of Fine Wine, Rare Spirits & Smokin’ BBQ
Driven by Passion, Guided by Uncompromising Quality
Welcome to Bounty Hunter, an experience built on a passion for exceptional food, legendary barbecue, and outstanding fine wine and rare spirits.
"If it’s not great, we don’t sell it."
This simple philosophy has guided us for three decades, and nowhere is it more evident than on our plate. Voted the Best BBQ in Napa Valley year after year, our kitchen delivers award-winning, mouthwatering barbecue crafted with unmatched consistency and care.
At the heart of our culinary team is our Chef, who has been with us for 11 years—perfecting our slow-smoked meats, signature sauces, and house specialties that keep locals and visitors coming back time and time again. Every dish that leaves our kitchen meets our exacting standards, using only premium ingredients crafted to perfection.
To complete the experience, our award-winning menu is paired with a world-class beverage selection, earning us recognition as a Wine Spectator Top Wine Bar. Whether you’re joining us for a feast in our dining room, having an event in our private event space, or taking our iconic BBQ home, you can trust that every bite and sip represents the absolute best Napa Valley has to offer.
What makes us unique
The Bounty Hunter Experience
Award-winning smokin' BBQ
Voted Best BBQ in Napa Valley year after year, our kitchen serves up legendary slow-smoked ribs, brisket, signature beer-can chicken, and savory barbecue classics. Led by our chef of 11 years, every plate is crafted with low-and-slow perfection and bold flavors designed to pair seamlessly with fine wines and spirits.
Over 150 Highly Allocated Wines
Explore an incredible wall of wine featuring over 150 highly desired bottles alongside 25 selections available by the glass. From iconic Napa Valley Cabernet Classics to elusive global vintages, discover well-curated wines to enjoy at your table or purchase for your collection.
World-Class Rare Spirits
Step up to our bar for an extraordinary spirits program featuring over 130 rare American whiskeys, high-end bourbons, and hard-to-find global pours. Whether tasted by the glass or taken home by the bottle, it’s a whiskey enthusiast’s paradise in downtown Napa.
A Downtown Napa Landmark:
The Historic Semorile Building
For over 25 years, Bounty Hunter has proudly called the historic Semorile Building home. Located at 975 First Street in the heart of downtown Napa, our landmark venue offers a dining and tasting atmosphere steeped in California history and timeless charm. Whether you visit our first-floor restaurant or second-floor event space, you'll experience authentic Napa hospitality wrapped in 19th-century architecture.
Architecture & Heritage
Originally designed by renowned Napa architect Luther M. Turton and built in 1888, the building was constructed for the Semorile family, who journeyed to California during the Gold Rush before settling in the Napa Valley. Recognized by the Napa Historic Preservation Society as "easily the most refined example of Italianate commercial architecture in Napa," the structure was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Preserving a 130-Year Legacy
From its origins as a 19th-century family grocery business to its place today as a premier culinary destination, this landmark has always been centered around community, quality goods, and exceptional hospitality. We are honored to preserve this iconic piece of Napa Valley history and share its historic character with every guest who walks through our doors—whether dropping in for a meal, exploring our bottle shop, or gathering for a private event upstairs.
Visit Our Napa Valley Wine & Spirits Shop
Come in and explore our retail shop in the heart of downtown Napa. For three decades, our team of expert sommeliers has searched the world for the finest wines and rare spirits—partnering directly with top winemakers, historic family estates, and craft distilleries from Napa Valley and beyond. Whether you are searching for an iconic Napa Valley Cabernet or an elusive single-barrel whiskey, our shelves are stocked with extraordinary selections you can trust. Stop by to purchase bottles to take home, build your collection, or pick out the perfect gift. As always, our guiding rule remains: if it’s not great, we don’t sell it.
