What a gem! Came for…read morea relaxing Friday evening with girlfriends and we loved the rosé flight. The wine menu is pretty excellent with a great variety. Love that their flights change as well, so lots of fun wines to explore. The food menu was interesting and paired great with the food. Overall this is a fun addition to the quieter side of the block.

I've walked past this place plenty of times and finally decided after work to stop in, was around…read more7:30pm and was greeted by Micah, he was so kind and so easy to talk to. Helped me try a few wines and landed on the draft sparkling, which paired really nicely with my food. The kitchen is definitely on top of the products that come out and have high standards for their food. I left very happy with my experience, especially with the bar being filled with other kind folks, who loved to chat! Overall, the Merenda was a beautiful space, ambience was lovely. This is going to be my hidden gem that i bring my friends to and officially part of my boyfriend and I's date night list! Thank you Micah & see you soon!!

I was specifically looking for a tapas bar because we weren't particularly hungry and just wanted a…read morefew small bites alongside a good glass of wine. On the wine front, Gata absolutely delivers. The wine list is thoughtfully curated, and it's the kind of place where one glass quickly turns into two because there are simply too many interesting options to pass up. Unfortunately, the food didn't come close to matching either the quality of the wine program or the price point. We ordered the deviled eggs, which turned out to be hard-boiled eggs sliced in half with a piece of ham placed on top. When you order deviled eggs, you generally expect, well... the eggs to actually be deviled. We mentioned our disappointment to the bartender, who was wonderful, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable to talk with. The explanation was that this is simply their interpretation of deviled eggs. Fair enough, but it wasn't an interpretation that worked for us. Ironically, the standout dish of the evening was the pigs in blankets, which is not a sentence I ever expected to write about an upscale wine bar. They were delicious, but they also raised the question of why the rest of the menu wasn't reaching the same level. Looking back, we realized we were the only people actually eating while everyone else was there for the wine. In hindsight, that should have been the clue. I only wish someone had mentioned that before we made the trip over expecting a tapas experience. Gata has so much potential. The atmosphere is lovely, the wine selection is excellent, and the staff were fantastic. If the small plates eventually rise to the level of the wine program, this place could be truly special. Until then, I'd absolutely recommend it for drinks, but probably not for dinner.

My new favorite wine bar. Small nook tucked away in the middle of downtown La Jolla. Wonderful…read moreambiance, lovely staff, nice small food and tapas menu, amazing wine. Also love that they are open until midnight. Perfect late night spot to grab a nice nightcap.

Perfect little wine bar! Came in here for a drink to kill an hour before meeting my family for…read moredinner. So happy I did. Wish I lived in the area.

Food: 5 Service: 5…read moreAmbiance: 5 Hidden gem alert! Tucked into an unassuming strip mall, you would never guess such a sexy, sophisticated spot is sitting right in the middle of it all. From the moment we walked into Fugghedabout, we were stunned. The space is dark, sultry, lightly dimmed, and incredibly chic, something you'd never expect here. It has a very grown up, intimate vibe (21+ only), perfect for date night or a night out with friends. We were lucky enough to visit on a night with live music (they have it Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays), and it completely set the mood. Even though it wasn't very busy, the energy was wonderful and the music was excellent. Service was top notch. Meghan was fantastic, friendly, attentive, accommodating, and so helpful throughout the meal. Faith, the owner, also stopped by several times to check on us, which earned major points. Such a sweet touch and much appreciated. Now the food... wow. We started with the seared scallop special topped with caviar, and it was outstanding, perfectly cooked, with the caviar adding just the right touch of saltiness. Honestly, we wanted to order more. The hot goat cheese with hot honey appetizer was delicious and so comforting. Definitely get extra bread, you'll want it. Since it was Taco Tuesday, we tried the taco trio with chicken, steak, and shrimp. The steak and shrimp were standouts. The chicken was slightly dry, but overall we really enjoyed them. And the biggest surprise of the night was the shrimp and sausage skillet. Absolutely incredible. So flavorful and rich, and again we needed more bread to soak up every bit of that delicious sauce. We also ordered the crème brûlée for dessert, which was good. The sugar topping was slightly thick, and I'll admit I'm a bit of a dessert snob, so while we enjoyed it, the meal itself was really the shining star of the night. I'm already dreaming about my next visit. I was genuinely impressed by everything, service, ambiance, food, and live music. This place is a whole vibe. Five stars all the way. Highly recommend for anyone looking for amazing food in a sultry, intimate setting. I've already recommended it to several friends. Thank you Meghan and Faith for such a great night. We'll definitely be back!

My husband and I stopped by here in July for the first time after finding ourselves in Ramona after…read moredropping off a birthday gift and wanting something to do to make the trip from Encinitas even more worthwhile. Pamo Valley Winery Tasting Room was so highly rated, we had to find out why. When we first parked by the winery's patio around 4pm, it was pretty empty. We walked in through the back door and saw just Carin, who was at the counter and happened to be there filling in because the rest of the staff was at a wedding together. As a longtime patron, she did a great job sharing about her love of the winery, how it's the first woman-owned winery in San Diego County, and why she can be found there often, including free pizza Wednesdays (with bottle purchase) and the fun wine club parties. The wines are very reasonably priced, and we enjoyed tasting a few each. Another couple of women came in later and sat at the bar, too, and we heard Carin do an equally friendly job of introducing the place to them. By the end of our visit, we had tried several wines each, decided to buy some bottles, and joined the club, with a lot of the credit going to Carin for making us feel so welcome. Fast forward to August, and the pickup party was equally fun with the chance to meet Jennifer, the owner, more staff, and even share in someone's un-birthday cake (Carin was there and had brought a big enough cake to share with everyone in attendance). The band was fun, and there was plenty of seating. My husband and I are enjoying the visits so much that the 45 minute drive doesn't feel long/far anymore. We look forward to supporting Jennifer and bringing more friends with us to enjoy their parties.

First visit to Ramona, heard there were numerous wineries here. Mist aren't open during the week…read more This one is open 7 days a week. It's a tasting room only, the winery itself is 3 or 4 miles away. First, the winery itself. I tried the Sparkling, the Sangiovese, and the Syrah. All were great, but the Syrah was by far my favorite. Service here is awesome. Very friendly atmosphere. They don't have their own food, but you can order from several nearby places and it will be delivered to you here. Patios in the front and back. If you love wine and are in Ramona, you must visit this place.

Good place to relax Food is good and the wine is great…read moreService is great. Has an outdoor patio.

This was genuinely one of the most bizarre dining experiences we've ever had. We sat there for…read morenearly an hour simply trying to get a glass of wine. Our server repeatedly came over to our area and waited on every table around us, yet somehow our wine never came. At one point, I actually walked up to him to ask about our order, and he asked me what table we were sitting at, as if he's never seen me- even though he had already spoken to us. The entire interaction was incredibly strange. After another 15 minutes of waiting, with still no wine and no one checking on us, we finally said we were just going to leave. Only then did he tell us, "Sorry, the ticket never printed." But during all that time, he never once checked to see why our wine hadn't come out or followed up on the order. Meanwhile, the bartender was standing there with virtually no one to serve. We were honestly baffled by the entire experience. We weren't asking for anything complicated--we just wanted a glass of wine--and after nearly an hour we left without ever receiving it. The whole situation was so strange, uncomfortable, and poorly handled that we will absolutely not be returning.

What a gem this place is! I stopped in for a Thursday happy…read morehour and it was wonderful! Had a couple glasses of the $5 sommelier's choice happy hour wines and the $8 HH cheese plate. The wine was great and the cheese plate was really substantial for a happy hour plate! I was able to plug in my laptop and work at the bar, though there was no wifi. The two folks working were very friendly and happy to answer my questions. I'm really looking forward to returning!

I absolutely loved it here and will be back many times. The ambiance was perfect. The zesty hour…read morewas one of the best. I ordered all of the wines -- the lobster bisque was delightful. The service was exemplary.

This place is so cute and has the BEST sangria! It was the…read moreperfect little hidden gem to escape the heat. The owner is so nice and friendly and welcoming. It was the best part of Julian for us and Ollie is such a sweetheart. We always come back here.

Don't skip this place it's off the beaten path so it's easy to overlook. Great refreshing Sangria…read moreon a warm day, atmosphere and vibe is really chill and service is top notch.

Searching is half the fun: life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as…read moreopposed to a surprise party -- Jimmy Buffett One can have both of course...the search and the surprise ;-) The search being a quality fine dining restaurant in the Temecula - Murrieta area and the surprise is finding one Corbeaux is a combination wine bar - tea bar - restaurant in the City Hall part of Old Town Temecula, but it is a world's apart from the typical Old Town Temecula joint with mediocre food and mediocre drinks. Inside, the ambiance reminds me of Nor Cal - SF with a cool neighborhood restaurant where the surrounding area melts away. It's classy yet unpretentious. We took my Yelp friend Lori out for her birthday and we all chose the price fixe meal. The entrance can be confusing only because the front door jams shut and one has to go through the back of the restaurant. You get 4 course plus a bread course and amuse bouche. Let's pause for the bread course. This bite sized piece of heaven is otherworldly. They need to serve more of it throughout the meal. The chef's starter was lovely and then we settled into our meal. It will be European style service so definitely let them know if you need to hit a show or movie. From the four courses we tried a bit of everything: Beef tartar (wonderful and innovative version of this dish), foraged mushrooms, charred cabbage, beet passionfruit salad, filet mignon, duck confit, and the only dessert that matters: charred butter cake. All were stellar!! Not a miss on the menu and all at 5 star quality. We also had tea and a cocktail, again both were outstanding. The service needs refinement though. It's a step below Michelin level fine dining indeed. I brought two bottles of wine, corkage $25 each, and never once was our glasses filled. I filled up everyone's glasses all night. This was irritating as not only did I pay corkage, but they added $10 tip to corkage with automatic 20% tip at end. The server did not deserve that extra $10 although she was lovely throughout the meal except for one more misstep. After the main meal was over, I wanted to have some more of that wondrous bread and was told the kitchen was closed. We were never warned about this. Every restaurant tells the guests at least 15 minutes before the kitchen closes. Other than those minor mistakes, this was a fine dining meal not found anywhere else in this part of S Cal/Riverside County. Highly recommended!!

Just wow! The food was so amazing, the flavor profiles were out of this world…read more I came for a food and wine pairing with Altisima wine and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed every course. The owner was delightful as was the chef. We had Oyster, followed by a stone fruit salad I was worried about until I took one bite and ate every bit of it. The next course was duck confit followed by filet mignon then dessert. I usually have pictures for my reviews, but I was so thoroughly enjoying my food I plum forgot to take a picture. Every good and wine pairing was perfect. To be fair I passed this place a few times, but never really knew they served food because of the name. You need this food in your life. My husband and I will be back.

If you're someone who loves and enjoys a lively and welcoming atmosphere, this is it. I would…read moresuggest to definitely check out the calendar and keep watch of certain event nights that they have. They offer everything from trivia nights to live band music. If you're someone new and looking to meet new people. There's plenty of opportunities here to mingle.

Good afternoon spent at Reds, White and Brew in Ramona. Hot day and stepped in to cold local beers…read moreon tap. You know it's a solid place with PBR in cans is served. Super shout out to Anna! Very down to earth, funny, and all round good person behind the bar. NO KITCHEN, NO BAR MENU HERE. Food trucks on scheduled days and the Ramona cafe is across the street...good patty melt if you ask me.

Worth coming here for the food and ambiance. Great date night spot and excellent service…read more Had the hamachi crudo, mushrooms, scallops, and the truffle spaetzle and all was phenomenal- highlight was the dessert and bread pudding. For a wine bar to have some elevated food is something...I came here and I don't even drink. The spaetzle I'd prob skip next time-just needed a kick or something, but the mushrooms and the little salad with the trout fish dish was incredible. Would love to come back. Pricey but ingredients were quality.

Lovely neighborhood spot with a mix of excellent wines and small plates. The flavor profiles were…read morerich without being heavy -- fig & prosciutto salad was outstanding and the mushrooms sooooo good! Service was very accommodating as Friday night walk ins and this is a great date night or casual couples dinner.