The Restaurant at Ponte
Open Daily | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Stunning vineyards and manicured gardens surround our award-winning al fresco restaurant. Outdoor dining is available year-round, and reservations are encouraged.
Reservations are available for parties of up to 8 guests.
Parties of more than 8 guests are welcome on a walk-in basis and will be added to the waitlist based on availability. Larger parties may be seated at separate tables throughout the restaurant.
If you have any questions, please call us at:
(951) 252-1770
Seasonal Menus
Our menus are available in PDF format for easy viewing or downloading.
Please note that our menus change seasonally, so photos shown may not reflect the current offerings.
Dinner in Wine Country
Experience an evening of exceptional food,
estate-grown wine, and hospitality.
Summer Lunch Menu
Starters
Charcuterie
cured meats + artisan cheeses, herb ricotta, rosemary + orange marinated olives, muhammara, seasonal fruit, spiced nuts, cornichons, honeycomb, lemon blueberry bread
+ lavash | 45 | Everything but the meat | 30
Calamari
spiced rice flour dusted fried rings, strips + tentacles, fried shishito peppers, jalapeno lime aioli + spicy marinara | 20 GF
Salmon Cakes
pan seared cakes, chili lemon aioli, lemon dressed arugula | 18
Mussels
black mussels, tomato, red curry, coconut + white wine broth, parsley | 20 GF DF
Brussels Sprouts
fried leaves, goat cheese + balsamic glaze | 16 GF
Crudo
citrus marinated sliced scallops, passionfruit reduction, ikura caviar, diced cucumbers + micro cilantro | 22 GF
Salads
Cobb Salad
chopped romaine, tomatoes, egg, shredded cheddar, yellow beets + avocado, blue cheese dressing | 17
Wine Country
baby greens, mandarins, feta cheese, candied pecans, grapes, balsamic vinaigrette | 18 GF
Caesar
romaine hearts, parmesan, anchovies, garlic croutons, caesar dressing | 15 Cali style + avocado, red onion + tomato | 19
Salad Additions
shrimp skewer + 13 | salmon + 13 | steak skewer + 13 | grilled chicken breast + 9
Pizza
handmade pizza crust, fired in a wood-burning oven
Truffle Mushroom
portabella mushroom, goat cheese + mozzarella, pine nuts, truffle oil | 18
Sausage
italian sausage, pepperoni, black olives, pepperoncini, red bell pepper, red onion, marinara, mozzarella + fresh chives | 19
Margherita
roma tomatoes,fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce + micro basil | 18
Mains
Filet Mignon
center-cut filet mignon topped with gremolata compound butter, grilled asparagus + smashed heirloom potatoes | 60 GF
Rack of Lamb
herb crusted four-bone rack of lamb with red wine demi, Israeli couscous, mirepoix + wilted spinach | 45
Scallops
seared diver scallops with parmesan risotto, leeks, pepper drop + mango cream sauce | 45 GF
Sea Pasta
sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams + mussels, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, lemon caper sauce + linguine | 40
Steak + Shrimp
grilled sirloin + shrimp skewers, cajun cream sauce, tomato, corn + poblano pepper potatoes, cilantro citrus vinaigrette | 36 GF
Salmone con Mais
pan seared salmon, corn + asparagus succotash, creamy corn puree, baby rocket arugula | 36 GF
Chicken Piccata
flour-dusted chicken breast with lemon caper sauce, artichoke, kalamata olives, tomatoes + linguine | 32
Bolognese
red wine, tomato, cream + nutmeg braised ground beef, pork + lamb, parmesan cheese, parsley + linguine | 30
Eggplant Rollatini
roasted and sliced eggplant, marinara base, stuffed with ricotta and mascarpone cheese, spinach, yellow squash, carrots, onions, bechamel sauce + micro basil | 26 GF
Sandwich
fries, sweet potato fries, or pasta salad
Beef
braised pulled beef, caramelized onions + mushrooms, horseradish aioli, brioche roll, beef jus | 22
Salmon
pan-seared cajun spiced fillet, chili pepper aioli coleslaw, avocado, onion bun | 21
Burger
all-natural free-range beef, smoked bacon, white cheddar cheese, avocado, crispy red onion, tomato, arugula, aioli, brioche bun | 22
Avocado Flatbread
avocado, heirloom tomato, cucumber, purple onion, citrus-dressed micro cilantro, jalapeno, fresh mozzarella, flat bread | 18
Summer Dinner Menu
Starters
Charcuterie
cured meats + artisan cheeses, herb ricotta, rosemary + orange marinated olives, muhammara, seasonal fruit, spiced nuts,
cornichons, honeycomb, lemon blueberry bread
+ lavash | 45 | Everything but the meat | 30
Calamari
spiced rice flour dusted fried rings, strips + tentacles, fried shishito peppers, jalapeno lime aoli + spicy marinara | 20 GF
Salmon Cakes
pan seared cakes, chili lemon aioli, lemon dressed arugula | 18
Mussels
black mussels, tomato, red curry, coconut + white wine broth, parsley | 20 GF DF
Brussels Sprouts
fried leaves, goat cheese + balsamic glaze | 16 GF
Crudo
citrus marinated sliced scallops, passionfruit reduction, ikura caviar, diced cucumbers + micro cilantro | 22 GF
Salads
Cobb Salad
chopped romaine, tomatoes, egg, shredded cheddar, yellow beets + avocado, blue cheese dressing | 17
Wine Country
baby greens, mandarins, feta cheese, candied pecans, grapes, balsamic vinaigrette | 18 GF
Caesar
romaine hearts, parmesan, anchovies, garlic croutons, caesar dressing | 15 Cali style + avocado, red onion + tomato | 19
Salad Additions
shrimp skewer + 13 | salmon + 13 | steak skewer + 13 | grilled chicken breast + 9
Mains
Filet Mignon
center-cut filet mignon topped with gremolata compound butter, grilled asparagus + smashed heirloom potatoes | 60 GF
Rack of Lamb
herb crusted four-bone rack of lamb with red wine demi, Israeli couscous, mirepoix + wilted spinach | 45
Scallops
seared diver scallops with parmesan risotto, leeks, pepper drop + mango cream sauce | 45 GF
Sea Pasta
sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams + mussels, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, lemon caper sauce + linguine | 40
Steak + Shrimp
grilled sirloin + shrimp skewers, cajun cream sauce, tomato, corn + poblano pepper potatoes, cilantro citrus vinaigrette | 36 GF
Salmone con Mais
pan seared salmon, corn + asparagus succotash, creamy corn puree, baby rocket arugula | 36 GF
Chicken Piccata
flour-dusted chicken breast with lemon caper sauce, artichoke, kalamata olives, tomatoes + linguine | 32
Bolognese
red wine, tomato, cream + nutmeg braised ground beef, pork + lamb, parmesan cheese, parsley + linguine | 30
Eggplant Rollatini
roasted and sliced eggplant, marinara base, stuffed with ricotta and mascarpone cheese, spinach, yellow squash, carrots, onions, bechamel sauce + micro basil | 26 GF
Pizza
handmade pizza crust, fired in a wood-burning oven
Truffle Mushroom
portabella mushroom, goat cheese + mozzarella, pine nuts, truffle oil | 18
Sausage
italian sausage, pepperoni, black olives, pepperoncini, red bell pepper, red onion, marinara, mozzarella + fresh chives | 19
Margherita
roma tomatoes,fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce + micro basil | 18
Live Entertainment at The Restaurant at Ponte
Live music is every Friday and Saturday evenings | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p..m.
August Schedule
Saturday 8/1 – Jack French
Friday 8/7 – Malachi McnNeil
Saturday 8/8 – Tim Apple
Friday 8/14 – Joe Baldino
Saturday 8/15 – Ron Freshman
Friday 8/21 – Javid & Naoko
Saturday 8/22 – Robert Chini
Friday 8/28 – Joe Baldino
Saturday 8/29 – Kole Weber
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit?
For guests visiting on the weekends who would like to dine at the Restaurant at Ponte, we recommend you make a restaurant reservation in advance.
Does your restaurant accept reservations?
Yes! Make a reservation here.
What is your smoking policy?
Ponte Winery and Vineyard Inn are non-smoking properties. The use of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, marijuana, and medicinal marijuana is prohibited in all public and private areas at Ponte including the Tasting Room, restaurants, special event spaces, Ponte Vineyard Inn guest rooms and patios, gardens, and walkways. Smoking is only allowed in the designated areas in the parking lots, away from building entrances.
How can I contact you?
Our Contact Page displays a variety of ways to get in touch with us.
Can I bring outside food and beverages?
Outside food and beverages are not allowed. Guests are encouraged to dine at the Restaurant at Ponte.
What is the price range of your wine?
Our wines range in price from $36.00 to $120.00.
What is the price range of your restaurant?
Our appetizers range in price from $16-$45
Our entrees range in price from $20-$65
Our desserts range in price from $12-$15
View our menus.
Do you accept large parties at your restaurant?
Large parties are welcome on a walk-in basis and will be placed on the waitlist and seated based on availability. Parties larger than 8 guests will be split into separate tables.
Special Events Team
We can assist you with dining for 25 or more people on any given day based on availability.
Can I bring my dog?
Ponte Winery allows certified ADA service dogs only.
Does the restaurant offer outdoor dining?
Yes, the Restaurant at Ponte offers outdoor “al fresco” dining. During cold weather, outdoor heaters and comfortable blankets are provided; during hot weather, misters are used to keep guests cool
What is the mood/ambiance of your winery?
Our goal is to give you a day in the country experience and we will always be welcoming and front porch friendly.
Limo Reservations
If arriving by limo or bus on the weekends, we require a separate Limo Reservation Confirmation. No reservations are available between 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays & Sundays.