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Merenda, Oceanside, CA

Merenda

4.7
4.7
40 Reviews
$31 to $50
Wine Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to our cozy wine bar and shop, where you can explore a curated selection of fine wines alongside our delicious housemade snacks and artisanal bites, perfect for pairing and sharing.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 696-3309
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Best Ambience

  • North San Diego

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merenda offers a charming Mediterranean experience with "exemplary" service and a "unique" wine selection. Guests rave about "small shareable plates" and dishes like charred leeks and grilled duck. Though some find portions "very small," the ambiance and attention to detail make it a "favorite" spot in Oceanside.

40 Reviews
  1. Meagan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kelly made our experience so wonderful. She patiently walked us through choosing a wine and several snacks and everything was delicious. The atmosphere was warm and romantic. We had a rough start to the year and were celebrating our anniversary late and it was a beautiful night. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Courtney

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Carlos for excellent service! Great wine list and variety of dishes.

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  3. Tammy

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous experience at Mereda. Food is interesting, small plates perfect for sharing, great wine list. The wine based cocktails a nice addition.

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  4. Paul

    VIP

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Our first time there. Really fun Mediterranean experience. Small shareable plates, a variety of flavors and influences. Interesting wine selection. Nothing expected…all wonderful. And Natalie our server was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Soon to return.

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  5. Jennifer

    VIP

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, wine and ambience were outstanding. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate about both wine and food. Chef is simply amazing!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful. The staff is wonderful. The food is delicious!!!

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  7. Stacy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibe and great service. Small overpriced portions on the meat and cheese service. Food tasted good on large bites but portions too small to share.

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  8. Virginia

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed every item but some of the best were: charred leeks, grilled duck, ouzi pockets and scallop nduja

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  9. la reina

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    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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  10. Randee

    VIP

    San Diego

    234 reviews

    5.0

    234 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    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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Merenda is rated 4.7 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Merenda

1931 S Coast Hwy, #102, Oceanside, CA 92054-6432

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Oceanside
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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