Wente Vineyards

Wente Vineyards
Restaurant Cuisine: Mediterranean, Californian, American
5050 Arroyo Road
Livermore, CA 94550
#3
of 57 restaurants in Livermore
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
185% Recommend
8.5Overall8Food
9Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:The flavors here are familiar but with well-executed flourishes. The smoked pork chop is very good as is the bibb salad. The staff seems a bit inexperienced. --
A breakfast nook.
Wente Vineyards Map

Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
185% Recommend
8.5Overall8Food
9Food
Overall
  • as always a wonderful place to dine.
  • I was a great place for sitting and yaking with a friend we don't see as often as we would like.
  • There were no vegetarian options for entrees at all, which is unacceptable for a self-proclaimed gourmet restaurant.
  • wente is a very special restuarant....everything about the experience is top-notch.
  • Splendid restaurant, beautiful setting, outstanding food, incredible wait staff.
  • What a great place to get away and still enjoy good food.
  • Never disappointing, Always special, Above the average dining experience.
  • Though we enjoyed the experience, we thought it was overpriced.
  • Overall, I would say that this restaurant is just tired.
  • We've enjoyed the Wente restaurant on several occasions, both for special celebrations and for a nice dinner out.
Food
  • While the food and ambiance were good, the service was extremely slow.
  • the food was great.
  • The food on the local menu was excellent.
  • We has a wonderful time dining at Wente....The food, service and ambiance was great.
  • The halibut was superb....We love the ambiance and the food.
  • The food, service and quiet, scenic ambience were fitting for a special occasion.
  • The food was very good.
  • good food, beautiful setting, service refreshing -
  • The food and setting were great, prices quite reasonable for that type of restaurant
  • Food was excellent and presented nicely.
  • Food was excellent and the desserts are to die for!
  • We were very disappointed by the dishes placed in front of us, which were bland and unappetizing.
  • This is an expensive dinner....That said, it is also an excellent dinner....The food did not disappoint....Dessert (meyer lemon creme brulee) was fantastic as well.
  • We started by sharing some yummy olives and fritters and the bf and I shared the steak (so juicy) a salad and a vanilla caramel desert, yum!
  • Food is outstanding along with the service.
  • This is where we go for special meals or events.
  • Great food in a lovely setting.
  • on a spring evening, the outside dining is perfect, surrounded by the green hills.
  • Brunch was very good.
  • Great for holiday brunch.
  • We sat outside and enjoyed a fabulous lunch.
  • Good wine list.
  • Gorgeous grounds, wonderful music, good food with an understanding of dietary restrictions.
  • Splendid restaurant, beautiful setting, outstanding food, incredible wait staff.
  • Food was excellent taste and value, would happily recommend.
  • Enjoy the pork chop or the flat bread with salmon.
  • Too bad because the food was excellent.
  • The food was fabulous, and the service stellar.
  • Although quite pricey, the food and service are always excellent.
  • My seafood stew had good flavor
  • The menu compliments the scenery with its simplicity and quality of ingredients.
  • food was outstanding wine also !
  • What a great place to get away and still enjoy good food.
  • Never disappointing, Always special, Above the average dining experience.
  • Wonderful setting for an excellent wine pairing dinner.
  • I liked the large menu they used to have.
  • Don't be discouraged by the small menu.
  • We had a wonderful meal with a blend of olives starter, soup and salad...entrees of gnochi/mushrooms and a seafood and couscous dishes that were well presented, good portions size and best of all VERY TASTY.
  • The food, wine, and dessert were excellent....Perfect for Sunday brunch.
  • The food was good....Overall, I enjoyed my lunch!
  • Food was outstanding!
  • Excellent preparation of food, well presented.
  • The food and service was excellent.
  • The other two very much enjoyed their entrees.
  • Our set meal on Valentine's Day was outstanding.
  • We've enjoyed the Wente restaurant on several occasions, both for special celebrations and for a nice dinner out....It is truly wonderful to be able to enjoy a great dinner in a lesser-known wine area (and relatively small town) like Livermore....Wente offers this and has the facilities to accommodate large groups as well as to provide a quiet and romantic dinner in a beautiful setting.
  • Wonderful menu, great location, friendly staff, fabulous wine list.
Service
  • While the food and ambiance were good, the service was extremely slow.
  • The food, service and ambiance was great.
  • the scenery was wonderful, the service was terrific
  • The food, service and quiet, scenic ambience were fitting for a special occasion.
  • Unfortunately our waiter forgot us.
  • Service was very good considering it being a holiday (Easter) -
  • Absolutely Fabulous, server was outstanding, friendly and knowledgable!
  • Our server knew the menu and the wine well
  • Food is outstanding along with the service.
  • the service is always outstanding...the wait staff is very friendly.
  • Service was wonderful.
  • Splendid restaurant, beautiful setting, outstanding food, incredible wait staff.
  • The food was fabulous, and the service stellar.
  • Although quite pricey, the food and service are always excellent.
  • The service was great.
  • The food and service was excellent.
  • Service was slow but we arrived in the middle of their busiest period.
  • Wonderful menu, great location, friendly staff, fabulous wine list.
  • Servers are well informed and efficient.
  • Service was mediocre on this visit.
  • The service was excellent.
Ambience
  • While the food and ambiance were good, the service was extremely slow.
  • the scenery was wonderful, the service was terrific
  • The food, service and ambiance was great.
  • We love the ambiance and the food.
  • The food, service and quiet, scenic ambience were fitting for a special occasion.
  • The ambiance was great.
  • good food, beautiful setting, service refreshing -
  • It's a wonderful setting.
  • Great food in a lovely setting.
  • Expertly prepared foods and great views.
  • Gorgeous grounds, wonderful music, good food with an understanding of dietary restrictions.
  • Splendid restaurant, beautiful setting, outstanding food, incredible wait staff.
  • The menu compliments the scenery with its simplicity and quality of ingredients.
  • Wonderful setting for an excellent wine pairing dinner.
  • The presentation was wonderful as always.
  • Wente offers this and has the facilities to accommodate large groups as well as to provide a quiet and romantic dinner in a beautiful setting.
  • Elegant dining room in vineyard and on golf course with patio dining.
  • Wonderful menu, great location, friendly staff, fabulous wine list.
Value
  • The food and setting were great, prices quite reasonable for that type of restaurant
  • This is an expensive dinner.
  • this is well worth the price.
  • Though we enjoyed the experience, we thought it was overpriced.

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