Merenda

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   la reina

   San Diego

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Just a few things to know. First it is very noisy. Second they only serve organic wines. I found this out when the server brought us two wines to taste. I immediately said to my friend these are organic. I think it’s an acquired taste. My friend is a vegetarian. She ordered the one vegetarian item on the menu. I ordered the lamb ravioli. We also ordered the bread. We attempted to order the leeks but they are cooked in pork fat or something like that. My ravioli came out first before the bread or anything. It was very weird. About 15 minutes later the bread and her phylo stuffed vegetables arrive. The butter with the bread was great. The chef is fantastic at blending spices. She did feel that the sauce that came with the phylo went with the dish. Spices were good filling kinda like a paste. Ravioli again seasoned well and I enjoyed it. 3 minutes walk is great ice cream shop
   

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   Randee

   VIP

   San Diego

   232 reviews

   5.0

   232 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came here for a birthday and had a wonderful experience. The care for each course and ingredient can be seen and tasted. The Duck was our favorite and the dessert was excellent. Service was impeccable. We will be back!
   

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   Natalia

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This wine bar is so cozy & aesthetically pleasing. We ordered grilled duck & charred leeks salad - both were delicious. I will be back for charred leeks salad for sure ! Yumm !
   

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   LaDeca

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time dining here. We loved everything, & excited to come back! Our new favorite place ❤️
   

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   Jim

   VIP

   San Diego

   66 reviews

   4.0

   66 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A great concept but very limited menu. Removed a favorite-the squash-and substituted it with an easier to prepare dish. Five skinny slices of Prager Brothers bread for $4.00 was excessive.
   

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   Julie

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely space, beautiful decor, and overall great ambiance. Limited menu, wine is expensive (more so than many places- $22 glass is least pricey), food portions small, 2 of us dinner+ 1 glass of wine, $110, and we ordered pizza on the way home.
   

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   Miguel

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The level of attention in this place is next level. All the details and the lovely staff . We’ll be coming back in no time. Highly reccomend for a date or anytime for that matter :)
   

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   Dennis

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My GF found this place as it was my Birthday a month ago, since it is half way between our places. Nice ambiance, good wine selection and the staff was very attentive and engaging. Food selection was great and enjoyed. To the point we returned the other night and it was excellent again. We will return and partake in some good food and libations again. Thanks Merenda!
   

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   Devin

   VIP

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 3, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Merenda has quickly become my new favorite restaurant in Oceanside. It has been open for a little over a month and l've already returned five times! Everything from the atmosphere to the wine to the service is exemplary. The attention to detail and the knowledge and service from the sommeliers and servers is top-notch. Special shout out to Kiko who went above and beyond, remembering my dietary restriction from a previous visit to let me know that one of the dishes I ordered didn't align with my diet, and also recommended wine based off of what I ordered before! Amazing memory and service.
   

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    Samantha

    VIP

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I recently visited Merenda Wine Bar, and I can’t recommend it enough for anyone who appreciates quality wine , the staff is friendly and is passionate about sharing it with their guests. The wine selection at Merenda is unique, featuring wines that are grower producer wines, natural, and many are female owned, they feature wines that you won’t find at just any establishment. While some may have noted a corkage fee, it’s essential to understand that when you pay retail price, it feels incredibly reasonable, especially for the quality of the wine . Merenda is primarily a wine bar that serves sharing plates—perfect for pairing with your glass (or bottle!) of wine. I found it ideal to either visit before or after dinner, as the atmosphere is perfect for a lovely pre or post dinner conversation What makes Merenda even more special is it is Opened by a local Oceanside resident, it fills a void in the area—offering something completely unique. Cheers 🍷
    

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