Café Merlot

Welcome to Cafe Merlot, located in the Bernardo Winery, the oldest family-run working winery in Southern California. We are a green socially conscious cafe with a great heart and great food.

Proud new owners, Toni and Rick Kraft, have taken their years of culinary experience, their love of food, and the Southern Californian sun, and transformed an already great restaurant into a full dining experience.

Learn how to create theme-oriented meals at one of our cooking classes or demonstrations. Discover why discerning individuals who know and enjoy great food and wine from around the globe come and dine at Cafe Merlot.