Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar has started to serve dinner. 

The Colombian-inspired cafe, at 128 Humphrey St., has always included “wine bar” in its name. Now, guests can finally pair their drinks with a full dinner.

“People can enjoy the environment, which is very awesome here, right in front of the beach,” said manager Paula Saurez. 

The dinner menu features appetizers such as prosciutto rollatini stuffed with provolone and roasted peppers, Colombian empanadas, and mussels. There are also caprese and watermelon salads, and a wide variety of entrees like salmon tarragon, lobster ravioli, filet mignon and chicken milanesa. There are also Colombian favorites like ropa vieja, which is shredded beef in a tomato and pepper sauce served with white rice, beans, avocado and sweet plantains. 

“It’s just an introduction of what we are going to have because it’s not a full menu yet,” Saurez said. “Businesses nowadays need to be open to every opportunity…There’s plenty of people asking for it all of the time because they like what we do.”

Pomona Cafe and Wine Bar opened nearly four years ago. Abraham Gallego, the owner, had previously owned Antique Table restaurants in the greater Boston area. The Swampscott location has always served breakfast, brunch, and healthy options, along with high-quality coffee sourced directly from Colombia.

Gallego said the restaurant is able to bring to Swampscott “different dishes that are not just Italian,” which he said is one of the most popular cuisines in the area.

“It’s international,” Gallego said. “You have a different experience.”

Saurez said Pomona is a place where “people can enjoy the world.” She has made sure both regulars and new visitors alike are welcomed into the space, always calling out “hello babe” and asking about people’s families. Saurez even pointed out familiar customers to the Swampscott Tides and shared their life stories.

“It’s a community we’re creating…We just want everyone to feel comfortable and happy eating here,” Saurez said. “We’re able to show everybody how beautiful and how rich the culture is by integrating everybody into what Pomona is, which is abundance and beautiful. It’s green. It’s healthy.”

The space is filled with murals and lush greenery. Behind the coffee machines and glasses full of croissants and other baked goods, a mural of big green leaves with pink flower accents. Large windows along the dining area overlook the harbor, adding a scenic waterfront view to the Pomona experience.

The menu will expand when the second restaurant space is opened, but it is not clear when the addition will open. Saurez said there will be a grand opening and an introduction of the entire dinner menu.

With the upcoming Hadley School boutique hotel and potential Hawthorne redevelopment, Pomona’s new dinner service could help draw more people to the Humphrey Street area.

“It’s an opportunity for everybody,” Saurez said.