During the pandemic, I was really lucky to find this black woman owned wine and beer tasting room…read morein North Inland...surprisingly downtown Escondido. I've been a repeat customer since then. It's an immaculate chic spot to sip & unwind...sip & conversate...sip & dance. I especially love the wine tastings and dj nights. I always have a fun time! So be ready to enjoy yourself!! Just sip & be merry!!! There is a great variety of choices so let your palate decide. For the port wine lovers out there, this is the place to come to. Cassandra, the owner, has a nice collection. Importantly, the service is absolutely fantastic. And, I don't want to forget the yummy charcuterie board that's available to satisfy your food appetite. FYI - Follow on social media to find out about events and promotions.

I came here with some friends, and they had a free tasting event featuring some wines from Northern…read moreCalifornia. The staff was super friendly and sweet. The wines were quite good. I loved the vibe, the art and the wine, so I'll be back.

I've been here years before and my boyfriend recently took me here. The place is elegant and…read moreservice was top notch. They sat us at one of the semi circle booths, and even had rose petals on the table. Ambiance is 10/10. Our server was Ireland and she was the best. Pacing was on point with the wine, appetizer, main course, and dessert. Great vibes and knowledgable on the food, when we had questions. Service was also a 10/10. The bread with their special butter was a great starter 8/10. The ceviche is probably the best I've ever had. I recommend eating the pepper that it's in, especially if you like spice... 11/10. We also had the cioppino and salmon, which were both delicious 9/10. This place is a must, if you're in North county. Oh and did I forget to mention that it's right above a Lexus dealership, which is pretty cool and unique. Overall a great place for a date or if celebrating something special.

Beautiful restaurant at the top of the Lexus Dealer in Escondido. American fine dining vibe with…read morewhite table linens and napkin rings. Cocktails were decent. They sounded good on the menu but a tad disappointing on first sip. Appreciate the kids menu. Complimentary popover was a nice surprise. Short rib was tender but dry. Husband ordered the New York steak medium rare and it arrived medium well. Fortunately a server came to check on us right after the entrees were served and they fixed it right away. Lobster Mac n cheese was too rich with the bacon. I think it would've been better without the bacon. We also got the blue cheese on the side. Mud pie was good but was pretty frozen making it hard to eat. Complimentary butter cake for the birthday girl was an added bonus. Butter cake was delicious. We came here bc we had the Chase credit but also it was close to birthday girls house. Short and sweet summary: Don't order the steak. Prices are pretty steep and food fell short of expectations. Service is top notch. Would probably come again but only for HH and the butter cake

What a gem! This is truly farm to table. Prices are higher end than others in downtown Escondido…read morebut i believe quality and price warrants. flavor profiles are amazing. everything we got was delicious! The indoor is very cute as well as the patio!

Absolutely fabulous, yet again! We came for an impromptu NYE dinner and were not disappointed. The…read moreservice staff is always with a wonderful smile and such a caring attitude. We went for the special which was a beef Wellington and that knocked anything I've had like that out of the water!!! The beef was super tender, and the puff pastry was beautifully baked. We also started with the charcuterie board, which you definitely cannot miss! We'll be back! Keep supporting local!

Solid winery out in Esco. Wines were overall good but nothing stand out for me…read more The food truck food was surprisingly very good. Got a turkey sando and the bread was super fresh and delicious. Only note would be I asked for my sandwich without bacon and it came with it and the bacon was super greasy. Views are quite nice here though which is a huge plus. There's a lot of parking and seating as well.

We have been members for three years, through past and new ownership, and every visit levels up to…read morea better experience. The wine is incredible, the new food experience with Amalfi is delicious, and the staff is so kind and attentive. The views are so beautiful, both on the vineyard and grass field sides of the property. Truly versatile and incredibly welcoming of small and large parties. Such an incredible investment to have a membership here, we love our home away from home at Orfila!

What a nice find for us! A short drive from San Diego Wild Animal Park led us here after we visited…read morethe park. We were greeted by their friendly servers who sat us out on their patio. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the view. From the patio you can see the big balloon at the Wild Animal Park floating up and down. We decided to have a glass of red. Our friendly servers were so helpful, offering us tastes of their wines to help us decide which one we would get. Tough choices because they were all very good! A very nice vibe here. They are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Oh, what a find... Little boutique vineyard, tucked in in the outskirts of San Diego, with world…read moreclass Wines. Award winning winemaking - a variety of vines and techniques, resulting to a divine experience of flavors and smells. I had the privilege of visiting with local friends (yes, those in the know) and I am enchanted. We were greeted with grace and enthusiasm, seated at a high table with a unique vista of the vines, and welcomed while resting our eyes in the views and blue skies surrounding the winery. If you are a wine connoisseur and not know this vineyard... your great loss. I'll be back!

You seriously HAVE to check this place out. The wine is so unique and so good that I'm still…read morethinking about it weeks later. The food is just as impressive, everything tasted flavorful and high quality. The service was also top notch! We hosted a wine tasting and bites event here for our alumni group and it ended up being one of our favorite events we've done. They set us up on the private patio, turned on the TVs so we could play themed videos, and even changed the string lights to match our school colors. The level of thoughtfulness really stood out. The salad, veggie plate, and french fries were all amazing and they also have gluten free flatbreads that were incredible. Every time food came out, they made sure to call out any dietary notes, which we really appreciated. I've already been telling friends they need to go try it, and I'll definitely be buying a few bottles as gifts this year. It's that good. Perfect spot for date night, happy hour, birthdays, or any kind of get together or event.

We live close to this restaurant. The previous restaurant at the location was called the Barrel…read moreRoom, and it was a good restaurant, great wine, great food, good service. This one doesn't even come close to it. The service personnel obviously lacked training. The tables lacked the basics, not even salt and pepper, although the water sevice was served in cold bottles and glasses, which was a good touch. The menu was limited, best for luch. My wife ordered a salad, which was average. I ordered a chicked pesto sandwich wich was pre-heated, and did not taste fresh at all. It was barely warm. We ordered focacia bread that was served with some garlic cream. The food presentation was amateurish. We did not finish our food and promptly left the restaurant.

I've visited Domaine Artefact several times now, and every experience has been consistently…read moreoutstanding. The wines are exceptional, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, and the atmosphere is genuinely family-friendly. The property itself is absolutely stunning, making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon. I also love that they have a café, a pizza vendor, and live music, all of which elevate the overall experience and create a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. One of my favorite wines is the La Dame Blanche, a beautiful Grenache Blanc with notes of citrus, white peach, and toasted almonds. It's crisp, refreshing, and incredibly well-balanced. Domaine Artefact has quickly become one of my go-to wineries. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just looking for a beautiful place to unwind with friends and family, I highly recommend paying them a visit.

We had such a good time here for movie night! Bob was a delight. We knew we wanted a bottle to…read moreshare between the two of us for the movie, and after asking us a few questions, he picked the perfect one. We were sold immediately! We watched Under the Tuscan Sun and it gave us all the feels. We will definitely be back to do a proper tasting and check out the estate and cafe once it's fully open. Pro-Tip: They have a pizza vendor on site, but they ran out by the time we got there at 6:00 PM. Definitely get there earlier and order sooner rather than later!

We have been here a few times and enjoyed each time. The history of Rancho Guejito is pretty…read moreamazing! Starting as a 13,298-acre ranch, to now 23,000 acres (36 square miles!) The most Rockwood Ranch was purchased and added into the property in 2006, and the Rockwood farmhouse which was built in the 1890's is now the Rancho Guejito Vineyard tasting room! Because of the size of this property, they have the space to having amazing events! Check out their calendar for event details, but they do have a lot of events for kids as well as some street faire type events. I ama not certain if they always have live music, but the times that we have been here, they have had great live music playing. They have a great selection of wines (the sweet ones for me and the not sweet ones for my wife) as well as delightful Sangria's and wind slushies. The food was actually really good here too! They have Cheeseburgers, Bratwurst, Hotdog, veggie burgers, nachos, Bavarian pretzels, charcuterie box, churros. They also had sliders when we were there, and we opted to share sliders, charcuterie box and a Bavarian pretzel. The pretzel was massive and delicious, 100% would order again. The sliders were cooked perfectly and are made from beef raised on the property where they maintain a herd of over 2000 cows! You can also purchase a Box of their 100% grass fed on open pastures beef to take home for your freezer and cook at your leisure. This is an amazing place, always a lot of fun!

I can see how this is a destination spot. Very decent wine, live music, 2 kids bounce houses,…read moreactivity center, very family friendly. For us, it's far, we live in San Diego proper. The population density gets high. Kids everywhere, balls hitting you, dogs sniffing you. I also don't drink too much so it's like... sober hellish. The bathrooms. Wow. Trailer based. Parking can also get scarce. The food here... the burger is raised here and ground on site but there is no seasoning and the burgers are tiny. Service is decent. This would be okay for our north county friends to visit for us? This may be our second time but our last time. Not super into it.