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Merenda, Oceanside, CA

Merenda

4.8
4.8
55 Reviews
$31 to $50
Wine Bar
1931 S Coast Hwy, #102, Oceanside, CA 92054-6432

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
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
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 55 people are saying

Merenda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Best Service

  • North San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merenda is a stylish spot with "exceptional food and aesthetics." Known for its "amazing ambience" and "fantastic" service, it offers a unique tapas-style menu with standout dishes like charred leeks and grilled duck. The wine selection is praised for being "unique" and "thoughtful," making it a must-visit.

55 Reviews
  1. Caitlin VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood spot with exceptional food and aesthetics. Kind and well trained staff and just good vibes all around. Their new spring menu left us impressed, full and satisfied.

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  2. Francisco

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server which I forgot his name but I believe he mentioned he was also the GM was of great help. Presented all the options to us, including the bottle special of the night which we ended up going with. Amazing ambience , food and wine . I would suggest a few more options for food like tartare or some kind of skewers. But I had the lamb pasta which was really good. Would recommend.

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  3. Louise

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing restaurant! Food is delicious, service is fantastic and ambiance is great! The price is very reasonable We ll be back!

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  4. Jeannette

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around. Service, food, ambiance, wine selection, and wine cocktails.....all amazing! Highly recommend!

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  5. Kim

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Coming from NYC, I always look for a quality restaurant with good food, service, and wine, and this qualifies for sure. The food was excellent, and I love that the wine list has a wine lovers selection, meaning varietals that are not popular as well as the popular ones. It is tapas style, which I love so that you can try multiple dishes. I highly recommend checking this restaurant out.

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  6. Jenny VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff, amazing wine selection and the food was fantastic. Love this spot

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  7. AndrinaC

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here for my daughter’s birthday. The food was absolutely delicious, the wine was wonderful and the ambiance very charming. We will absolutely be back!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, ok Oceanside! Vibey high-design with exceptional food and drinks to match. Impeccable service and a real hidden gem, for now. A lot more than just wine.

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  9. Robert

    San Diego247 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Merenda is honoring Women's Month with a limited wine list from Woman Winemakers and should be commended for this offering. The menu at Merenda is very different from any other dining establishments in the local area and will not appeal to all diners. Also, the wine list features wines that most wine drinkers will not recognize. Beautiful interior, clean restrooms, excellent service, and good food make Merenda a restaurant to be experienced if you have not dined there yet.

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  10. George

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible and services was excellent , so delicious

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FAQs

Merenda is rated 4.8 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Merenda

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Hours of operation
    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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