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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.
  • RESERVATIONS
  • BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER

Breakfast and Lunch Available for Online Ordering!

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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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CHEF DINNERS

reconnect with nature and community at our seasonal wine & chef dinners. calendar of dates coming soon.

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wine program

Our wine program–which received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2023–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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