Rainbird Restaurant

Local Agriculture | Curated Wine List | Elevated Fare Located within El Capitan hotel
609 West Main Street
Merced, CA 95340
209-446-4026

08/27/2024

Savor the flavors of the season with our seasonal menu! 🧀

Photos from Rainbird Restaurant's post 08/08/2024

🎥 Our very own Executive Chef at Rainbird is being featured on ABC30’s Dine and Dish tonight at 6pm! Tune in to discover the inspiration behind our dishes. Don’t miss it!

07/09/2024

Check out our new seasonal Mediterranean Platter! It includes hummus, tzatziki, grilled pita, gravlax, cucumber, mixed olives, feta, and local greens.

Perfect for sharing and oh so tasty! 🌿🍴

Photos from Rainbird Restaurant's post 06/26/2024

Meet executive chef, Evan Morrison!

Formally introducing the mastermind behind the successful rejuvenation of Rainbird. Come check out our seasonal menu change that just dropped this week! Swipe for a sneak peak...

Photos from Rainbird Restaurant's post 06/14/2024

Celebrate Father’s Day all weekend long with our food and drink specials, including the Cowboy Ribeye Tomahawk for two. Treat dad to something truly memorable!

06/07/2024

Limited time special alert! Treat yourself to our whole roasted Branzino with gold beet purée, fennel, frisée, orange salad, and pistachio. Available this weekend only! 🐟

Photos from Rainbird Restaurant's post 05/24/2024

🍷Experience A Taste of Wine Country 🍷

Join us on June 11th at 6pm at Rainbird for a four-course dinner featuring crafted wine pairings from Black Stallion Estate Winery.

Reserve your table soon - limited seating available

Photos from Rainbird Restaurant's post 05/03/2024

Did someone say Brunch O’clock?! Join us on May 12th from 9am to 2pm for a Mother’s Day brunch. Delicious bites, speciality cocktails, and unforgettable moments await. 🥂 Additional seating available in our courtyard!

04/04/2024

Sip, savor, and indulge! 🍷✨ Join us as we bring back our beloved wine dinners at Rainbird! Embark on a journey to wine country with Orin Swift Cellars & Winery, where each sip tells a story. Indulge in a tantalizing 4-course, chef-inspired dinner expertly paired with specialty wines. Reserve your seat for an unforgettable evening of culinary delight!

Photos from Rainbird Restaurant's post 03/19/2024

Hop on over and join us for an egg-citing Easter brunch at Rainbird! Join us on March 31st from 6:30am to 2pm for a hoppy good time! 🌼🥚🐰

03/09/2024

Savor the delicious flavors of our Grilled Spanish Octopus special tonight at Rainbird. Paired with broccolini, fingerling potatoes, and a flavorful chimichurri sauce, it’s a dining delight you won’t want to miss 🍽️

03/02/2024

Planning on dining in at Mainzer, Native Son or Rainbird? Enjoy the convenience of complimentary valet parking when visiting us for the day!

03/02/2024

Dive into our delectable scallop special tonight at Rainbird. Experience the exquisite taste of fresh seafood in every bite! See you soon 🌊✨

02/24/2024

Indulge tonight with our exclusive Filet Mignon special! Hurry in, limited stock available for a mouthwatering experience you won’t want to miss. 🍴✨

02/22/2024

Avocado toast w/ Rainbird’s sourdough ✨ We’re now open for breakfast seven days a week!

02/12/2024

Turn Monday blues into Monday night bliss - treat yourself and indulge in culinary delights with Rainbird’s approachable, locally sourced and rejuvenated menu.

02/09/2024

Break bread with friends and family at Rainbird. Our new locally-inspired menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is available at: www.RainbirdMerced.com

01/23/2024

Renewed & rejuvenated, Rainbird is open now for breakfast, lunch & dinner daily ✨ everything we create uses local ingredients - we are proud to work closely with Merced farms.

01/23/2024

Cultivating inner gardens and community - every dish at Rainbird is as beautiful as they are delicious. Now offering more ways to enjoy our Central Valley bounty with the addition of breakfast and lunch ✨

01/23/2024

As sun-drenched California as it gets - bask in the afternoon light with vibrant lunch dishes that celebrate the very best of each season.

01/23/2024

The regional rainbird’s song and unique migration pattern signify the coming of rain and, in turn, a bountiful harvest. A fresh interpretation awaits you at Rainbird - now offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

01/18/2024
01/14/2024

Rejuvenation unveiling 1/19, à la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Rainbird tasting menu is no longer, but it could make an appearance for future wine dinners!

Menus are now posted on our site at: www.RainbirdMerced.com

01/09/2024

Rainbird now offers even more ways to celebrate our beloved Central Valley. Join us in welcoming executive chef, Evan Morrison, and be one of the first to try our new locally-inspired à la carte menus, now available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily. Rainbird’s rejuvenation begins Friday, January 19th. See you there!

11/29/2023

Rainbird may be closed until January 19th, but rest assured, our delicious bread is here to stay! 🍞✨ We couldn't resist peeking in to remind you that the comforting aroma of our freshly baked goodness will be back soon. Stay cozy and mark your calendars!

11/22/2023

Rainbird is undergoing a rejuvenation!

Our nest will be temporarily closed for a refreshing transformation from 11/20/23 to 1/19/24. 🪺

In the mean time, you can flutter over to Native Son for delightful culinary experiences and watch for our grand reopening on Jan. 19th. 🥂

06/07/2023

Freemark Abbey was established in 1886 as the 16th bonded winery in Napa Valley and is considered one of the first Cabernet producers in the region. While many wineries have come and gone in Napa Valley, Freemark Abbey has persevered.

Freemark Abbey has been ahead of its time on several fronts, including having one of the region’s first female vintners, first “sampling rooms” (now called tasting rooms), first wine libraries, and first single-vineyard wines.

Freemark Abbey was the only winery to have earned the distinction of showing both a red and white wine at the 1976 Judgment of Paris – an event that catapulted Napa Valley onto the world wine scene. At the event’s 2017 reenactment in Tokyo, our 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon garnered first place, attesting to the quality and longevity of our wines.

Experience Freemark Abbey Winery wines at our next wine dinner on Thursday, June 15.

05/25/2023

Experience a four-course, chef inspired dinner with wine pairing from Trefethen Family Vineyards. For reservations - www.rainbirdrestaurant.com

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