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Join us for a special 4-course Sweet Potato Dinner featuring Corbin Cash Distillery!

Sweet Potato Dinner at Rainbird on October 21, 2024 at 6pm

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the regional rainbird's song and unique migration pattern signify the coming of rain and, in turn, a bountiful harvest. now offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

complimentary valet parking for guests dining at rainbird.

breakfast and lunch are available for online ordering.

make a reservation | order online

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A LOCAL CELEBRATION

a more conscious form of hospitality - everything created in our kitchen uses seasonal, local ingredients - we are proud to work closely with Merced farms.

BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER

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Meals are meant for gathering

cultivating arts, crops, and community. break bread with friends and family at rainbird - now open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

RESERVATIONS

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our family of farms:

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Artist spotlight 

"ontogenesis" by Margaret Haden, represents an aerial view of the almond blossoms grown here in Merced. each clay piece represents the germination of a growing almond tree. the individual clay forms are laid out in a similar grid to the way the tree orchards are laid out.

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wine program

Our wine program–which received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2024–features both domestic and international purveyors with inspiration from the region’s vibrant wine history. our curated selection includes nearly 75 varietals from the surrounding Central Valley, Central Coast, and Sonoma/Napa regions. as part of the exploration of these regions, special attention has been given to the Rhone Varietal producers who have pioneered quality and artisan winemaking in the area.

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Contact:

Hours:

  • open daily for:
  • breakfast: 6:30a - 11:30a
  • lunch: 11:30a - 2p
  • dinner: 5p - 9p
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