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Custom Catering for any event
  • Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners & Anniversary Parties
  • Sit Down Dinners & Buffets
  • Corporate Events / Team Building
  • Custom Menus designed with your needs in mind

In our Rustic/Casual Dinning room you can enjoy a private event with unparalleled views of the 100 plus year Old Winery, as well as the Bernardo Winery's tasting room, one of the best locations to hold  an event in any in the San Diego area. Cafe Merlot can accommodate intimate dinners for 20 and up to 60 in our Dining Room, and 80 guests in the Vineyard Room. Events can be held outside in the lawn area of Winery, as well as on the beautiful grounds of the Bernardo Winery. Ask about special Dinners in the Barrel Room, or patio!Sit back and let our surroundings take you in and you will immediately relax and be glad that you planned your special  day with us.

 
Toni Kraft, co-owner of Cafe Merlot says,"We are very glad to have two very talented individuals in our kitchen, Chef Joe . He has proven time and time again that the great reputation for food creativity and quality sets the standards in Southern California. Based on our reputation for great food and service as well as a great destination to hold an event we are quickly becoming the premiere social/corporate event planners, and caterers in North County!"
 
According to Toni's husband Rick,"I believe that our Restaurant and catering will rival all others for food and  service in all other Wineries locally."


Weddings on a Shoe String
Shoestring Package
DIY 2013

Let the Team at Café Merlot Create an event with endless possibilities

Wedding Menu Packages start $20.95pp*

Includes:
  • Wedding Day Cheese, Fruit and Baguette Platter for Bridal Party in Brides Room
  • Menu Discount on Rehearsal Brunch/Dinner in Dining Room
  • Weekday/Daytime Wedding Discounts
  • Upgrades on Linen and China Specials
Sample Menu
Appetizers:
  • Domestic Cheese Platter with Fresh Fruit, Roasted Garlic, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Baguettes and Crackers.
  • All Natural Hummus with Pita and Corn Chips

First Course Down:
  • Micro Farm Mixed Green Tri Salad Served with Sweet Onions, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Served with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette and Merlot Dressing

Choose One Main Course:
  1. Sicilian Chicken- Plump Natural Chicken Breasts with Artichoke Hearts, Marinara, Black Olives
  2. Penne Pasta Marinara with Sicilian Meatballs
  3. Almond Crusted Pork Tenderloin-Lightly Toasted Smoked Almonds with Glazed Natural Gravy and Dried Fruit
  4. Seafood Newburg- Shrimp, Dover Sole, Lobster Sautéed and Adorned with a Chardonnay Cream Sauce
  5. Burgundy of Beef – Tenderloin of Beef Soaked in Burgundy with Roasted Carrots, Onions, and New Baby Red Potatoes

Choose One:
  1. Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  2. Herb Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
  3. Wild Rice Blend

Choose One:
  1. Roasted Harvest Vegetables
  2. Eggplant Ratatouille
  3. Mixed Seasonal Vegetables


Dessert
Petite Cookies, Brownie Bites, Bread Pudding, Cake Service Includes coffee, decaf

**Please add Staffing Linen, Tax & Gratuity, and Bundled Menus Available by Request

 


 

Event Calender
Cafe Merlot up coming events calendar of activities.

Hors D'oeuvres

Buffet Menu

Custom Design Menu
Cafe Merlot creates unique and bountiful events from rustic old world charm to new world contemporary.

Bernardo Winery
Take a walk into yesterday at Southern California's oldest operating winery - 116 years old!

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