15 Best Wine Bars near Escondido

“Such a hidden gem, especially for families! 🍷🌿 Rancho Guejito Winery is a great place to spend a Sunday. They have kids’ arts & crafts, a bouncy house, free hayrides, live music, and plenty of space for the kids to enjoy themselves while the adults relax.

The wine is great, there’s delicious food, and the whole atmosphere is laid-back and family-friendly. It’s one of those places where you can easily spend a few hours enjoying the beautiful setting while there’s something for everyone to do. Definitely worth checking out for a fun Sunday with the family!“

“Went with a group of friends for an evening out and did the wine pairing to maximize the experience. The service was great, the wine pairing wines were well selected, but a few of the dishes missed the mark. Struggled between giving a 3 or a 4 rating because of the mixed dish experience but know restaurants live or die by these reviews so erring on rounding up to a 4.

Nectarine bruschetta: 3/5 delightful and fresh start but the toast was a little burnt and very crunchy.

Beef carpaccio: 4/5 well seasoned and delicious but found the bell pepper curd a little strong and overwhelmed the palette.

Poached Sea Oof this one was a struggle. I really wanted to like it but found this to be a huge let down. Sea Bream is a delicate and delicious fish but didn't find much flavor in the fish, sauce, or vegetable accoutrements. My fish filet also had many bones which really hurt the experience. The whole table was not a fan. Giving a 2 because it was beautifully cooked but missing flavors and textures (other than the bones).

Chicken best dish of the night. A few of the mushroom bites were a little tough but cleaned my plate and found everything else delicious

Cherry tiramisu: 4/5 cherries to tiramisu ratio was good and gave a rich bite but wasn't anything groundbreaking.

Ultimately, I did not leave hungry (which has been my experience with a few tasting menus in the past) but wasn't wowed. Maybe when the menu changes I'll have a change of heart but probably is not a repeat experience“

“Wide selections of wine. If you have a question ask Jim. Cheers!🍷“

“We love our neighborhood go to spot for excellent wine and beer choices and perfect bistro food: salads, small plates, flat breads and out of this world cheese boards. Lucky to have so close and with such friendly staff!“

“Dining at Barrel Riot was delicious, relaxing, and a great vibe! If I could give more stars, I would! Their owner is incredibly kind, and the location has been curated with thoughtfulness in every detail. The goat cheese and fig flatbread was my personal favorite, as well as the orange muscat wine! 10/10, one of my new favorite spots!“

“Food was excellent and service was great!!,..will be back!“

“I booked Davina’s Glow and Paint for my birthday last night and it was truly unforgettable! From start to finish, Davina went above and beyond. She was incredibly accommodating with all the last-minute changes our group had, and she handled everything with such patience and grace.

As a host and teacher, she’s amazing—her energy is contagious, and her passion for what she does shines through in every detail. She created such a fun, welcoming environment where everyone felt comfortable, whether they were experienced artists or had never picked up a paintbrush before.

The glow-in-the-dark setup was absolutely stunning and made the whole experience feel magical. The music, the vibe, the personalized touches—it all came together so perfectly. It was such a fun and creative way to celebrate, and truly something I’ll never forget.

This is an experience that’s perfect for all ages and any occasion. My friends haven’t stopped talking about how much fun they had, and we’re already planning our next session. If you’re looking for a unique, joy-filled, and memorable event, I can’t recommend Davina enough. Thank you for making my birthday so special!“

“Rosinas is consistently excellent authentic Italian food. The only food downside ( which is why I gave Food a 4 out of 5 rating), is their Ceaser salad...it is consistently bland, really watery, and tasteless...such an unpleasant surprise given that ALL of the other salads are so delicious, and ALL of the other food is delicious. Rosina, PLEASE update the Ceaser salad..it is really awful.“

“I think the food is very good. I would give it five stars excellent service, beautiful wine had a wonderful night. 🍷🍝“

“! I wouldn’t go anywhere else“

“Went for some beer and food with my husband. The beer was from Barrel and Stave and was great tasting. Had a burger from Baby’s and those were both good too! Definitely coming back“

“Always a wonderful experience with great food and service! I have loved every thing I’ve tried on the menu. This is our go to place whenever we want tasty and excellent cuisine👏“

“really great food.super tasty chix,very large portions, love the side that come with plates. there are a few other places but they all dont compare to GCC“

“Carvers Rancho Bernardo is about old values and quality! We, Realtors, give a very high rating, all around, especially to the friendly and professional Staff. Unfortunately, We can not say the same for Manager. It’s obvious, he needs to learn some culture and manners from the Staff Members. We just recently heard, he verbally hurt a number of loyal Carvers’ customers, including few of us, with his dishonest and rude behavior…for no reasons, at all. To make it worse: He walks away, and does not allow the smallest comment. Mr. Manager, while you were in the first grade, we, the old Patrons created the “Desired Image” of Carvers, by our frequent attendance and positive word of mouth among Newcomers!“

“iI you are looking for a fun atmosphere with yummy food and drinks, this is your place. This was our impromtu date night and we will be back. We had riesling, beer, spicy chicken wings, garlic noodles, and the yummiest over baked and glazed brussels sprouts. To top it off, we ordered the bread pudding cream brulee and I must say the flavors of the vanilla ice cream, bread pudding, chocolate, and creme brulee all melts in your mouth. get ready for a party 🥳 in your mouth. Highly recommended.“