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    Meritage At Callaway

    3.5 (504 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MERITAGE AT CALLAWAY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Duck confit and spaetzle
    Stephen L.

    Came here while reliving a long weekend my partner and I had a few years ago. I'm not sure why we were so entranced by this place (must e been the wine), but our return was altogether less than interesting. The vibes haven't changed since last we were there. The service itself was a bit on the slow/unaware side while the food itself didn't live up to expectations. The duck confit should've been moist and tender from, you know, the process of confit. Instead the meager leg was quite dry, with it's time under the heat lamp likely a contributor. For the price and quality, this isn't really a place I would visit again anytime soon.

    Artisan Charcuterie Plate
    Edith S.

    I came here for brunch with friends on a warm day. The dining area was spacious; however uncomfortable during the warm day. The staff were cordial which made the heat bearable. The food came out wonderfully prepared and delicious. I would come here again, just not on a super warm day.

    Jerry T.

    My wife and I reserved a table for lunch here to celebrate our Anniversary. The host got us seated right away to a nice view of the vineyard. Our friendly server took our drink order and brought us a couple of glasses of wine while we looked at food menu. I ordered the Steak sandwich , which was super tender roast beef on a soft toasted roll.The cheddar cheese made the sandwich! The Cabernet Sauvignon paired well with it! My wife enjoyed the Chicken and Strawberry Salad paired with Rosé of Sangiovese. Service was excellent, the view was fantastic!

    Margherita Flatbread Pizza
    Rodrigo C.

    Delicious spot for lunch in Temecula. You must check it out. The food was so delicious. The service is wonderful, they let you know what wine goes with your order. The views of the vineyards while you're eating are amazing. Meritage is a must if you are in Temecula Wine Country

    Milani L.

    My family had made brunch reservations here before we began our own Wine Tour. We were satisfied, but nothing food wise was reallg extraordinary here. I think their best asset is location. Located at the Callaway Winery, Meritage is serving some stunning views of the vineyard. Callaway itself is a beautiful winery, some Meritage is benefitting off of that. The restaurant itself is very clean and classy. It kind of gives a greenhouse, garden escape vibe which was actually really nice. They are dog friendly as well too. Staff was very friendly. Host greeted us with a smile. What stood out to me was how helpful and accomodating they were to my handicapped 90 year old grandma. There was some stairs to get to our table. The staff put her wheelchair in a safe place and even offered his arm to help guide her down the stairs, I was impressed. Food was decent, but not outstanding. It was average tasting brunch food that got the job done. I had the salmon lox, and I'm on the mission to find the best one, and this was not it. My sister in law had it too and we both agreed that it was lacking in the cream cheese, the best part, and we both had to ask for more. My dad said his sandwich was kind of dry ans boring like it was missing more, and the fries were disappointing. Best part was the creme brulee, but that could still use some work too. Meritage's strong point is the atmosphere and views. If you are looking for a nice atmosphere to eat on your wine tour, then this is a good spot. But don't count on it ti have outstanding food. Other wineries restaurants offer better food, vut Meritage is up with the views and vibes.

    Prime rib, roasted potatoes, asparagus
    Cyndi S.

    Lovely experience on a Friday night! The hostess was sweet, the waiter friendly and attentive. All the food was VERY tasty. My husband and I shared the 3-course Friday night special and everything was substantial!

    Joy K.

    It's been years since I ate at Callaway's Meritage restaurant. Gorgeous views, beautiful property overall. The restaurant is covered patio seating with large windows that give a great vineyard view facing west. We were there on a Tuesday, which was a low crowd day and perfect weather! Service was excellent! Margarita pizza was yummy! We used our SIP Temecula passes to grab a glass of wine from the tasting room before heading over to the restaurant, finished that glass and ordered another glass at the restaurant! I chose a white wine, so I can't offer any comment on whether their reds have improved from when we last tasted here years ago. White was good (probably a viognier, I can't remember). They don't have air conditioning, so be aware if planning to dine on one of Temecula's blistering hot summer days. They do have heaters, though I could not tell you how well they work to keep you warm on our sometimes cool winter weather. We chose the perfect day to have lunch here and it was very nice!

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    Vanessa N.

    Enjoyed a beautiful day today at Callwaway and became members. Enjoyed a beautiful view upstairs for sunset and finished off for dinner at the restaurant. We ordered almost everything on the menu and honestly my 5 stars is mainly for Sam! Although we had our own server, Sam continuously checked on us and helped us pair our dinner with the best wine. We kept asking for suggestions and he was on point with his recommendations and took the time to share about each wine. He was funny, wit, friendly and provided top tier customer service. We left full and very happy and relaxed. As parents of a big family, it was so nice to be able to get out of the house and enjoy a night out and we have Sam to thank, for treating the place like his own and giving all the customers in the restaurant his undivided attention. Thank you Sam

    Hummus plate
    Pedro A.

    Super friendly staff. Hummus plate was tasty. The atmosphere is amazing, simply because it's such a beautiful vineyard & winery. I was there for a wedding and the ceremony, food, drinks were all outstanding.

    French Toast
    Sky T.

    I actually really enjoyed this restaurant at the Callaway Winery. The service was friendly and nice. We made reservations and got seated promptly and had a nice view of the vineyard. We were here for brunch and they have a decent menu. Surprisingly they had Ceviche here and it was really good. Not simple and had a good mix of seafood. The Steak and Eggs weren't mind blowing, but cooked well and made it rare as what we requested. Really come here for the wine and views though. Overall, would come back!

    Kristy M.

    Absolutely amazing! The food was excellent and our waitress Ashley was over the moon amazing! And the view was ridiculously beautiful!

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