Rancho Bernardo, California
11 customer reviews
Lynelle Smith
Oh. My. Goodness. I am looking for a caterer for my wedding and cafe merlot is one of my choices. Let me tell you. This food is so flavorful and perfectly moist. We came in looking for food and we are now getting our cake here too. Thank you Toni for being so amazing. Thank you Chef! More...
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Debb Debby Debra
Today my friend and I joined 12 others in taking the daytime cooking class, "The Yoga of Food" which was presented by Chef Toni, owner and taste maker of Cafe Merlot. I was emotionally moved by her, as I am always with people who have a passion for their craft, especially when that passion involves food, and the healing and nurturing of our bodies .This was beyond just a cooking class. It was inspirational,a culmination of digestive and spiritual delights.The 3 plates we prepared were delicious and touched all the taste senses. The beverages of tea,coffee, mimosas,sangria, and back porch tea, all so good. It really could not have been any better. Thank You for the take away gifts. I drank all of the ginger elixir as soon as I got home, it was awesome and I feel great . Thanks to Jasmine and the restaurant staff as well. Cheers, I hope to be back More...
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Annette Caldwell
We had a really impressive brunch here yesterday. No one around since it was early and the service was great and the food was delicious. The Mamosas are not bad either!
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Debbie Scharoun
Wonderful lox on a bagel and cream cheese with onion and capers. Great service and sat on the patio and enjoyed the nice warm day. Wonderful food, wonderful service and great company More...
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Beverly Hilton
Location is delightful - set within the winery grounds. Dine on the patio surrounded by lush vegetation. Food is wonderful - chef blends spices perfectly creating an excellent variety of meal choices.
Also nice to stop by and share the cheese platter with a glass of wine.
Parking is easy and you can take a pleasant walk around the grounds after lunch.
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Jo Lyn Stoffel
Another perfect luncheon at Cafe Merlot. I have been coming here for over 12 years and consistently have superb meals and great service. I proudly bring clients for lunch or tea or appetizers. The cheese platter and strudel are my personal favorites. In December Cafe Merlot stays open for dinner during the winery's Christmas nights serving the most scrumptious gourmet meals. Staff is friendly and can accommodate any diet requests. I can only give 5 stars. I want to give 10. Delicious, friendly and lots of ambience. More...
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Anne Santangelo
Love this place, too bad Rancho Bernardo Winery kicked them out when they were Cafe Merlot after 13 years of being there.
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Christine R
It was a cute cafe with outside seating. The food was delicious and fresh.
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Nancy Canfield
great chuces if hot and cold specials. i just had baked chicken, mashed, stuffing, side of one of the soups rather than the veggie and fruit salad bar, rolls and butter, a cookie for desert, all delic, for $9!
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Barry Siegel
Toni Kraft brings the heathy flavors from her Cafe Merlot to this new location in Carmel Mountain Ranch! Must try.
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J Poul
Food is good . Service was perfect!
Thanks tracy!!!
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