Elliston Vineyards

3.6

9 Reviews

$31 to $50

Winery

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Dog-friendly

Tucked away in the hills of Sunol is Elliston Vineyards. The property – with its historic stone mansion, lush grounds, and secluded Terrace Room offers a unique and picturesque atmosphere that is sure to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience for any occasion. We encourage you to visit Elliston, tour the estate, taste the wines, and enjoy your time at this old-world property.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Winery, American, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 862-2377
Website
https://ellistonvineyards.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
463 Kilkare Rd, Sunol, CA 94586-9409
Neighborhood
Pleasanton
Parking details
None
Additional
Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
$46.80 - $66.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea experience at Elliston Vineyards. Our seasonal three-course tea set features a variety of delectable sandwiches, savories, and desserts, accompanied with a variety of tea selections. The displayed photos and videos showcase past tea sets, and each set may vary slightly due to seasonal trends and quantities. Thursday to Monday 11 am - 4 pm
Seat in Elliston Lounge
$5.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Nestled beside our historic Sunol mansion, savor fine wines & chef-crafted bites amidst breathtaking valley views. Warmth awaits inside, or bask on our outdoor patio. Sip by sip, the ordinary fades. The $5 reservation fee will be applied towards your final bill.

Ocean Harmony Salad
A luxurious seafood medley of yellowfin tuna, Dungeness crab, and baby langostino, tossed in a zesty wasabi aioli, served over creamy avocado and crisp butter leaf lettuce.
VEG-Heirloom Caprese Delight
Vibrant heirloom tomatoes paired with creamy buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, and capers, finished with a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

Main course

Please select one

Merlot Braised Short Rib with Truffle Mash
Tender braised short rib in a rich Merlot reduction, paired with velvety white truffle mashed potatoes.
Wild Rice & Mushroom-Stuffed Cornish Hen
Succulent Cornish game hen stuffed with a savory blend of wild rice and a medley of mushrooms, roasted to perfection.
VEG-Wild Mushroom Wellington
A flaky pastry filled with a chef’s blend of wild mushrooms, served alongside velvety white truffle mashed potatoes.

Dessert

Chocolate Berry Parfait
Layers of rich dark and silky white chocolate mousse, elegantly paired with a vibrant mixed berry coulis.

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.6Service
4.1Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

9 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our recent dining experience at Elliston Vineyard was very disappointing and certainly overpriced considering the results of our experience. The appetizers and bread were fine and the desert was fine. The wine was so so considering this was at a reputable winery. The tannins were so predominant that the Cabernet was almost what I would call astringent. But regarding the wine, it was odd that only three wines were offered, all three in bottles were $168 each, but only one was offered by the glass at $36 per glass! I was taken aback that no wines were included with the meal, but were an extra charge. But the main course (beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, gravy and asparagus) were presented like a plate of “all you can eat” at the Moose Club social. The culprit was the gravy that was so salty that anchovies would swim ashore if given the chance. Regrettably the gravy was poured over everything so all portions were tainted. This was like Dinty Moore stew served at Denny’s for heavens sake! The help was polite and courteous, but seemingly untrained for serving at a fine dining atmosphere. Seemed like temps hired from the local college, adequate but not elegant. My wife and I have had fine dining experiences at the Elliston Winery over the last ten+ years, but they obviously have turned over the dining management to someone who does not get what that really means. At just under $400 for a dinner for two, we were expecting a more memorable experience……….well, on second thought, we did get that!
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john
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Im glad we went, my wife and I had an enjoyable experience but I don't think we will attend again. All of the wine selections were very expensive and there was only one wine available by the glass and it was $38/glass. The soup, salad and short rib were excellent but the Cornish game hen was dry. All of the waitstaff were very attentive and pleasant
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Debbie
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a charming location, a historic landmark with delicious wine and delicious food.
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Neha
VIP
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely and quaint tea set up!The service was great and the bubbly wine was so good. The grounds are another reason to visit. Coming back in spring for sure
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Nalini
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for afternoon tea and Sangaria Service was great and the sandwiches with the desserts was delicious. My best part was the sangria it was so refreshing Cute winery with pleasant staffs.
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Jennifer
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The highlight was the property. The koi ponds and ostriches. There was no personality in the tea dining area. The tea selection was abismal and sparse. Tacky is best way to describe it. Big stain on tablecloth. Dead flowers in vases. Little to know attention to detail and that includes piles of stuff on the property. There were issues with the front door. It was a cold day and it would lock if shut. I had to get up half a dozen times to let people in. Then the door would be left open allowing the cold air to come in. Because staff, with coats on, were inattentive to this I had to get up and close it alternating turns with another guest. Don’t get me started on the quality of the food. Nope. Not for that price. This was a birthday gift and an embarrassing one at that.
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Namrata
Las Vegas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Will never do tea here again! I do high tea about 3-4 times a year. The location is beautiful. It was chilly and they did not have any outdoor heaters. When we were finally seated, they didn’t come back for a good 15 min to take our order. For 2 people we got one small lukewarm pot of tea. Every place else in the Bay Area, each person gets their own tea. Not here. Then we had to wait for food and had to ask twice where it was. The desserts were good but the savory sandwiches were just ok. We had to ask for our pot to get more hot water. The service was the worst I’ve experienced. Will not be back.
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Kay
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ordered 3 tea set but were surprised that one table only allow ONE tea (one tea pot) selection for whole table. My question is . Why we need to pay 3 different tea sets? If only allow selection of one tea pot.
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Moddy
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The location was beautiful but the service was horrible. There are tables throughout the facility but only 2 people serving tea service. When we first arrived, I placed an order for French fries along side the tea service. They never came, i didn’t make a big deal until we decided to stay a bit longer. I told the waitress that our fries never came, could we place an order. 45 mins later, still no fries. She walked by and I asked her, did you place my order for fries, she said yes. 30 minutes later, no fries but the table in front of us got an order of fries. That’s when I got up and left. We had to prepay for tea service or else i wouldn’t have left a tip. She never checked in on us during our stay, we had to flag her down when we needed something. Cute place but never coming back! Service was HORRIBLE
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FAQs

Elliston Vineyards is rated 3.6 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

463 Kilkare Rd, Sunol, CA 94586-9409

Additional information

Neighborhood
Pleasanton
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Winery, American, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Wine

Website
https://ellistonvineyards.com/
Phone number
(925) 862-2377

Elliston Vineyards

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Seat in Elliston Lounge

Menu

Starter

Chef selection passed appetizers

Soup

Butternut Squash Bisque

Salad

Ocean Harmony Salad

VEG-Heirloom Caprese Delight

Main course

Merlot Braised Short Rib with Truffle Mash

Wild Rice & Mushroom-Stuffed Cornish Hen

VEG-Wild Mushroom Wellington

Dessert

Chocolate Berry Parfait

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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