The Vintner's Tavern

"We had their muscles, signature wagyu burger, and the jambalaya. The muscles were kind of fishy, but the bread and sauce they served it with were pretty good, and it was a decent sized portion for the price ($16). The burger was pretty flavorless and dry despite getting it medium rare ($24). The fries it came with were pretty good. The jambalaya was very underseasoned and bland, but the seafood in it was decent quality ($35). Probably the most bland jambalaya I've ever had. We didn't do drinks, which is something it looks like they specialize in. Service and atmosphere were decent. Overall, not remotely worth the cost for the level of food quality."

"Apps: Yellow tomato & strawberry bruschetta And Crab Rangoon Empanadas Drinks: The Explorers Club and The Lonely Bull Hands down best Tavern....food, drinks, and service was excellent! Nicole was our server and she made our experience so much fun, she offered us a sample beer of Chronic Ale and we ended up getting that as well."

"This place is hidden in a business complex. I like to find places like this that are away from the big shopping centers. We made reservations on line and that worked out nice. It is a rather smaller location so reservations are recommended. We were greeted by the owner which is always a treat especially when they share their vision of the restaurant. She runs the restaurant and her husband is the wine maker. They are looking forward to a wine making and tasting location right next door rather than the far away wine making location currently. The outside is simple as well as the inside. When you enter it is a decent bar with a TV on sports and the restaurant seating area. Just tables and not much for decorations. I hope they liven it up when they add the wine room. I think it will lessen the noise of people talking echoing around the room. We will start with the drinks. They have what appears to be a well stocked bar and 10 signature drinks. We tried 3 and saw 3 others. The drinks were top notch in flavor and not sparing the alcohol. Loved them. Now the appetizers, we had the Yellow tomato and strawberry bruschetta. This was amazing. So many beautiful flavors mixed together. I wish it had just a bit more of the goat cheese smear. Some bites had more than others but when the cheese was there it was out of this world. The main course, I had the Paella. It was good and had lots of flavor but I think it lacked in substance for a $32 meal. It had 3 mussels, 3 clams and a few very small bits of chicken the rest was flavored rice. (See photo) My wife had the Bay Scallop pasta. Presentation was good and the meal size was plentiful. The Vegi’s were good in it but the sauce was just lacking flavor. It just seemed like a watered down cheese sauce missing the flavor we desired for again a $32 dollar plate. We did not have a dessert off the menu but did have a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was a deep flavorful vanilla and a good choice of ice cream. I must mention our server Nichole. She was amazing. She always had a smile and willing to try and answer any and every question. She would make good honest suggestions and told us that they have seasonal menu changes which we love about a restaurant. It allows change and opens the chef and the customer to explore new flavors. Overall a good choice. A few changes here and I think it will be 5 stars all the way. We drove an hour to try this place and we will be back looking forward the next time."

"We found this beautiful little restaurant while searching locally in Chino for a place to eat and what a gem! The service is superb and the food excellent! The roasted cauliflower and free range chicken was delicious! My girl had the shortrib plate that was also so good! Well be back soon!"