Rustic/Casual Dinning room

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.

June 15th 11:30 – 4:00pm Traditional Father’s Day BBQ – Vineyard STYLE!
Create a New Father’s day tradition by celebrating it at Bernardo Winery – BBQ and Beer and Wine.  $40.00 RSVP today a FEW SPACES AVAILABLE.

June 16th - Lavender Field Trip tour & Lunch
Meet at Café Merlot at 9:00am for an incredible trip to the Lavender fields in Valley Center. There you will experience the benefits of lavender. $20 per person. Not to be missed.

TBA. What could be better than good friends, great food and drink? All of that on the patio at Cafe Merlot on a sultry summer afternoon.

Toni Kraft, co-owner of Cafe Merlot says,"We are very glad to have two very talented individuals in our kitchen, Chef Daniel Reynolds,and our Sous Chef Stella M....They have proven time and time again that there 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."