Cave Cafe

36522 Vía Verde, Temecula
(951) 699-9102

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Oak Mountain Charcuterie
Chimichurri Steak Fries
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Cave Classic Burger
Braised Pork Tacos
Classic Meatloaf
Beef Short Ribs
Brussels Sprouts
Seared Salmon

Menu

Appetizers and Shareables
Grilled Ahi
Grilled Ahi, Asian slaw, avocado atop a bed of butter lettuce served with sesame ginger & sweet chili sauce
Chimichurri Steak Fries
Seasoned fries, grilled tri tip, house made chimichurri sauce, queso fresco and micro cilantro.
Whipped Feta Dip
Whipped Feta, Ricotta, and sour cream blended and topped with spicy honey and toasted seeds.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Crispy brussel sprouts Spanish chorizo, Sriracha, queso fresco, shallots and garlic 13.59 veg gluten-free add fried farm egg 2.99.
Cheese Pull Bread
Garlic, melted cheese stuffed and baked in a sourdough bouleserved with house made marinara.
Deluxe Pull Bread
Garlic butter, mozzarella cheese stuffed and baked in a sourdough boule plus pepperoni, salami.
Oak Mountain Charcuterie
Cured meats, imported and domestic cheeses, seasonal garnishes and accompaniments.
Olive Oil Dip
Olive oil, basil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme & parmesan served with sliced sourdough baguettes

Soups & Salads
Soup of the Day
Call for today's inspired creation
Sesame Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, red cabbage, julian carrots, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, toasted almonds, wontons, tossed with toasted sesame vinaigrette
Strawberry Avocado Salad
Bloomsdale spinach, market strawberries, avocado toasted pecans, goat cheese tossed in poppy seed dressing

Flat Breads
Mushroom Flatbread
Fresh mushroom bruschetta with a hint of garlic and melted gruyere.
Asparagus, Artichoke and Roasted Chicken Flat Bread
Pesto Alfredo, roasted chicken and asparagus, garlic marinated artichokes, topped with shaved Grana Padano cheese.
BBQ Chicken, Bacon and onion Flatbread
Chicken breast, BBQ sauce, Bacon and red onion

Burgers and Sandwiches
The Cave Club
Turkey, Avocado, Mozzarella, Pickled Onion, Sriracha Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato on pressed Sourdough.
Cubano Panini
Slow cooked pork, ham, swiss, thinly sliced pickles with whole grain Dijon aioli on a pressed French roll
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle chicken, red onion, butter lettuce, queso fresco, topped with avocado served on toasted ciabatta
Cave Classic Burger
8 oz. bison patty, lettuce, tomato, aged white cheddar, cabernet braised onions, bacon, red pepper aioli on a Bavarian pretzel bun served with Oak Mountain Fries

Mains
Beef Short Ribs
Slow Roasted Red Wine braised short ribs, caramelized shallot, Garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Pan Seared Citrus Marinated Atlantic Salmon
Topped with salsa verde served with lemon risotto and grilled asparagus
Coulotte Steak
8 oz. Pan seared steak, topped with a Cabernet infused demi glaze served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted baby root vegetables
Cajun Shrimp and Spanish Chorizo Pasta
Cajun sautéed Jumbo Shrimp, Spanish Chorizo, & House made Alfredo Sauce
Pork Tacos
Three Corn Tortillas filled with Braised Pork, Charred Corn, Poblano Pepper Relish, Avocado, Lime Crema, Queso Fresco, Shaved Radish, and Micro Cilantro, and Salsa Verde served with Salsa Verde
Mahi Mahi Tacos
Blackened Mahi Mahi, cabbage, avocado, mango salsa served with salsa verde on the side
Surf & Turf
8oz Coulotte topped with creamy Cajun jumbo shrimp (5) served with roasted mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

Dessert
Berries & Cream
Vanilla bean ice cream, seasonal berries, almond crunch, white merlot glaze
Crispy Bread Pudding Bites
Traditional bread pudding, vanilla glazed custard & a caramel drizzle
Berry Cheescake
Cheesecake topped with fresh berries

Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegan Burger
Impossible patty, lettuce, tomato, cab charred onion, vegan pepper jack cheese, siracha aioli
Veggie Tacos
Flour tortilla, chimichurri sauce, oven roasted veggies, avocado, roasted corn salsa
Balsamic Marinated Portobello Sandwich
Portobello mushroom, butter lettuce, tomato, cab braised onions, vegan pepper jack cheese, vegan siracha aioli

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Recent Reviews

I didn’t get a chance to dine here. I waited about 15 mins to order and finally decided to go elsewhere. It was a hot day, and while they do have misters it wasn’t really do a good job of keeping the patio cool, and the only other option was indoors in the back of the tasting room, no windows and the AC was so cold, that you’d need a jacket to dine inside.
July 2025
We went here for lunch on a super hot day and I am so glad I thought to book it!

The Cave Restaurant is a really cool place. It's tucked away in a tunnel so it's nice and cool. All of the barrels make it feel unique, as though your party is the only one in the room. I liked that privacy! Care was taken in how things were presented (I loved the tasting trees) and the staff were really lovely. Our waiter was super friendly and made our experience special...
May 2025
I took my mom here for an early Mother’s Day gift on 5/3 around noon. The outside of the property is extremely pleasant. They have heater lamps/fire pits to keep outside customers warm. The parking is somewhat limited, so get there early. When we got into the restaurant they have a sign that says something along the lines of, “please wait to be seated”. We waited a few minutes before a gentleman arrived & apologized for the wait. Please be aware it is very cold in the...
May 2025

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Cave Cafe

36522 Vía Verde, Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-9102