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The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards

5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 Get directions Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Arroyo Rd and Palm Dr
37.622722 -121.758377
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About:The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards provides each visitor with warm hospitality in an unforgettable wine country setting. The award-winning menu reflects the Wente spirit of innovation and generosity with regional American dishes, influenced by Italian, French and California cuisine. All recipes reflect the season's freshest ingredients, primarily estate-grown or hand-selected by the restaurant's forager from local farms and ranches. A full-time master gardener tends the organic vegetable and herb gardens on the Wente estate.
Hours:Lunch & Dinner daily, Brunch Sun.
Categories:Banquet Rooms, Catering Services, Tourist Attractions, Californian Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants, Wineries, Golf Courses, Wedding Venues, Conference Centers
Parking:Valet
Brands:Lampkin Grips
Amenities:Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Chef's Table, Parking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Reservations, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Chef:Arthur Wall
Cuisine:American, California, Contemporary, Mediterranean, Regional
Ambiance:Casual, Elegant, Family Friendly
Feature:Bar, Brunch, Entertainment, Great Wine List, Healthy Options, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, Take Out, View
Reservations Policy:Suggested
Smoking:Non-Smoking Restaurant, Smoking Area
Dress Code:Casual Dress
Price:$25 - $55
Other Contact Info:Fax: (922) 456-2401
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  1. User Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    by ViewDiners
    04/17/2009
    Sat out on the patio area on beautiful spring day. We were maybe 5 minutes late for their 2:30 closing for lunch but no one said anything. Afterwards our meal went well into their post lunch closing but no one said a word. The waiter was experienced in dealing with our questions as we are “older” diners so are not shy about asking questions or expressing our desires. The meal was wonderful. The waiter offered to substitute Steelhead trout instead of Rainbow trout that was originally on the menu as they were out of that days offering but mentioned you would may prefer substitute instead and he was right. My filet mignon was perfectly cooked. He recommended their premium chardonnay (“Nth” degree) and it was outstanding you must try it. Lastly our guests were traveling in from out of town and we were surprised they brought along their small house dog. Not a problem, the helpful waiter said leave the pet with the valet parking staff since it would be too hot in the parked car. Some others may have had different experiences maybe not so good but only fair nice reviews should be posted as balance. We would of course go back again another day as it was very memorable.
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  2. User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    by Leilani
    02/22/2009
    If you want to be overcharged for bland, cold food served by below-par staff, go here. I threw away a $25 gift certificate they sent me months ago, apparently trying to regain my business...I wouldn't eat at Wente if they were the only restaurant in Livermore!
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  3. User Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    by Carolyn
    05/26/2008
    First let me say, I have no problem with paying big prices for meals I either haven't thought of or can't make at home. So, when I read the menu, with all its exotic descriptions of fantastic and innovative food combinations, I was ready for an unforgettable evening. I ordered the "Braised Duck Ravioli, English Peas, Baby Artichokes, Roasted Corn Broth- $13 " and the "Rack of Lamb, Cannellini Bean-Braised Lamb Ragu, Artichokes, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Arugula, Natural Jus - $36." Sounds pretty wonderful, doesn't it! Instead the flavors were bland and boring. The service was so slow, we were tired of being there long before it was time for the check.

    Granted the atmosphere is very grand, but it doesn't make up for the lack luster flavors and inflated prices. The cheapest "ala carte" item on the menu was $26, and that was for a vegetarian pasta. If you want a salad, add to that another $10.

    I certainly expected more than I received. We won't be back.
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