Defiance Ridge Vineyards

Come early when you go on a Saturday! We were there at 11:00 and it was practically empty. But within 30 minutes, the entire restaurant filled with people. At 1 o'clock it was a full Saturday afternoon dance party! At each table there were live music, dance and beautiful cheese boards. We have a number of items in the menu and we are happy with any dish! The portion sizes were very generous, and the food arrived pretty fast. It was a perfect Saturday afternoon experience. My only problem was the speed of the service. We waited almost 30 minutes to get our check. But the server was very nice and helpful. Make sure you plan a whole afternoon when you're here!

We went to Defiance Ridge to celebrate my sisters birthday. It was such a nice day even though we did not sit outside. We got there around 11:50 because we wanted to make sure we had a table big enough for 8 people. The Ed Callison trio was there and it was busy! They are a great trio with a big following. Everyone was up dancing to almost every song. I had the Smoked Trout sandwich and it was DELICIOUS! I ordered fries as my side and they were crispy with a good seasoning. Other people in our group ordered chicken wings, burgers, and the veggie wrap. No one had take home boxes. We also brought a cake and they let us cut it and serve at the table. I know this is something many restaurants don't allow, but they do! We love to listen to live music, so we will be back!

Look, it's a great place but it's not a vineyard. I would say this is an awesome wine bar with a great view. The cost were by far the worst on the trail and the wines are all screw caps which means they don't know how to actually make wine. Anyone can make a decent flavor and then seal it tight. It takes a true wine maker to produce a wine that ages and that isn't found here.In all, if you want to do a wedding here than cool...but if you want to go to winery.....keep driving.

Went here for a late lunch on a Sunday with a group of 5. Had no trouble getting a table on the patio to enjoy a nice sunny day. The wine is amazing--as someone who doesn't drink much red wine, I was shocked that the defiance ridge sweet red was my favorite of the wines I tried! You can try 5 non reserve wines for $8, and the pours are heavy. You can even take your sample out onto the patio and come back to the bar when you're ready for the next. Only downsides were that the service was a bit slow but we weren't in any rush, and two of my friend's thought their pulled pork sandwiches were dry. Will definitely be going back!

Beautiful grounds. Soo crowded, wish the tasting room was a little bigger. Not my favorite wines and there was no explanations with the pours.I think our experience would have been a bit better if we came during a slower time.