About Us
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Little Summer features modern California cuisine inspired by the region’s agricultural richness and local producers. Under the guidance of our Chef, the menu is thoughtfully crafted to highlight seasonal ingredients, bold yet balanced flavors, and dishes designed for both sharing and savoring. Guests can enjoy an inviting selection of small plates, artisan cheese and charcuterie boards, fresh salads, and carefully prepared entrées ranging from house-made pastas and grilled seafood to roasted meats and elevated comfort classics, along with vegetarian-forward offerings.
The warm, relaxed atmosphere reflects the easy elegance of wine country, making the restaurant an ideal setting for casual dining, social gatherings, or a memorable meal during your Napa Valley stay.
View MenusChef Benjamin Lacy
With a long list of culinary accomplishments, Chef Benjamin Lacy is transforming the culinary landscape of Napa Valley with creative farm-to-fork menus at Little Summer. From utilizing our on-site garden to craft seasonally-inspired menus and maintaining relationships with local farms, fisheries, and ranches in the Napa region, Chef Lacy is committed to bringing ingredient-focused and flavorful fare.
Executive Chef Lacy’s diverse cooking talents and passion for food continuously drive and inspire his dishes. Lacy’s curiosity of food started at a young age with his Chinese mother and Irish American father exposing him to a variety of cultures and flavors. His large multi-cultural extended family, and an always-filled kitchen, helped cultivate his love of eclectic cooking.
For Chef Lacy, kitchen life revolves around learning about good food, preparing dishes in a way that celebrates its truest flavors, and sharing his creations with guests.
Little Summer & Chef's Heirloom Garden
The menus at Little Summer Napa Valley incorporate organic ingredients harvested on-site daily for incredibly fresh fare. Featuring raised and in-ground beds, plus a lush herb garden, the 1,200-square-foot Chef's Heirloom Garden at boasts a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including heirloom tomatoes, lettuce, beets, radishes, and melons. Seasonally-inspired, the menus at Little Summer feature ingredients harvested from our on-site garden at the peak of ripeness.