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Public House, Temecula, CA

Public House

4.2 (247)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
41971 Main St, Temecula, CA 92590

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
"Full bar and limited menu available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays."

Right in the heart of Old Town Temecula, Public House is your spot for good times. We've got happy hours, weekend entertainment, fantastic food, and craft cocktails that hit the spot. Plus, we're the place for your corporate or private shindigs. Come hang out with us at Public House Temecula – where it's all about the fun, the flavors, and the good vibes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    This versatile venue is perfect for hosting private events, whether they be corporate gatherings, weddings, or special occasions. We offer customizable menu options and buffet packages to suit your specific needs and preferences.
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Cross street
    Main Street and Front Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 247 people are saying

Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for brunch

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Kid-friendly

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Hot spot

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Public House is celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and live music, providing a memorable dining experience. Guests praise the "fantastic service" and the standout Shishito peppers and tomato addiction. While some found certain entrees overpriced, "drinks were great," and many recommend the "Pomodora appetizer." Outdoor seating is available.
247 Reviews
  1. Michael

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was fantastic, ensured we were kept in beverages, and visited the table just enough so as not to be bothersome. All of our dishes were excellent, especially enjoyed the Shishito peppers we started with. The bathroom was in need of attendance, I mentioned to one of the staff, and it was handled quickly. Only drawback was on me, I left my hat behind on the extra seat at our table. Am hoping they have a lost and found, and they are holding onto it.

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  2. Lewis

    Baja California2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was great. The atmosphere and our charismatic server, Arianna, were very inviting. If I were to return, the appetizers and drinks would be my motivation. IMO the entrees were overpriced for the quality. Drinks were great! I ordered the Mac n Cheese w/Truffles. My daughter ordered the Sweet Heat Burger. My spouse had the Mahi Tacos, which she enjoyed. My daughter and I shared our meals. We both agreed the Mac n Cheese had taste bland and the burger was well cooked but tasteless. $18 for the Mac n Cheese w/Truffle powder, and $20 for the SH Burger. I highly recommend the Pomodora appetizer (if you like tomatoes), it was very good.

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  3. Arielle

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 7 and couldn’t have asked for a better evening. From start to finish, everything was spot-on. The live music was an absolute standout—super entertaining, extremely talented, and brought such great energy to the night. We loved his style, and he was not only open to requests but made everyone feel part of the fun. He even got one of our group members (a very non-singer!) up to sing with him, which had the whole place laughing and cheering. Service was just as impressive—our server was personable, knowledgeable, and gave excellent recommendations. Every single dish and drink we ordered was fantastic. A truly memorable night all around. Highly, highly recommend.

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  4. Lanayah VIP

    California Central Coast50 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed the outdoor patio seating, ample parking available. I think they may have been short-staffed on this evening. Food and drinks took a long time, there was one server running most of the tables. We had the mahi mahi tacos - the fish itself was dry but the pineapple salsa and crema saved the fish. Also had the tomato addiction which had great flavor but was more olive oil than tomatoes. This was just an ok dining experience for us.

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  5. Georgina VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience, food was great and service too!!

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  6. Lisa VIP

    Los Angeles93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was wonderful! I’m pretty sure our server’s name was Taylor. Shishito peppers and tomato addiction was so good! Jalapeño Caesar was also really good! Steak frites was very flavorful! Strawberry shortcake was fantastic!!

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  7. Luna VIP

    Philadelphia County31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the remodeling. Have more tables, the floor is nice and clean. The music was very nice but too loud for Sunday lunch. We had to sit in the front patio to be able to talk. I would certainly recommend lowering the volume a little. That is coming from someone that loves live music. But we just couldn’t even hear each other if sitting in the back. Food was great

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  8. Charles VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok/good, but nothing to write home about. Short ribs were warm, French fries were limp and warm.

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  9. Marni

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Mother's Day brunch!!! Taylor gave us exceptional service. Only issue was no gluten free desserts or breads on the buffet. We'll definitely come back for dinner though!

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  10. Cherele

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We decided to Public House on Mother's Day since they were advertising a "Mother's Day Brunch Experience" that sounded like it would be nice. Unfortunately, it was a terrible experience. The assortment of food choices on the buffet was limited at best. I made a special trip to visit the restaurant 2 days before our reservation to get details about this "Mother's Day Experience". I was told that the brunch buffet would include a "huge assortment" of breakfast and lunch items. Nothing on the buffet was labeled, so you had to lift every lid and hope you could identify what was in the pan. The bacon was greasy and limp (not even close to crisp), the diced potatoes were dry, the fruit was not fresh, and the only non-breakfast items we found were refried beans(?), cupcakes, and something that resembled taquitos with green sauce. Everything that was supposed to be hot, was cold and vice versa. The guy running the "omelet station" didn't speak English, so telling him how you'd like your omelet prepared was challenging. He was also manning a carving station, when asked what the meat was, he wasn't sure. We weren't willing to try it because it was not under a heat lamp, and we didn't know if it was safe to eat. Bottomless mimosas are a full glass of champagne per person and 1 glass of orange juice for the entire table to share. How does this work? 3 of us had mimosas that we had to 1) figure out how to mix ourselves and 2) pray that a server would make it somewhat worthwhile by giving us refills. Here's the kicker! When asked about what charges were, because the cost of the buffet and bottomless mimosas were not posted anywhere to be found, we were informed that the buffet was $60 and mimosas were $25 PER PERSON. I asked the server if he was joking, and he immediately offered us a $10 discount, but agreed that it was not worth the money. It felt very "thrown together at the last minute" and incredibly disorganized.

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FAQs

Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 491-1772.

Public House is rated 4.2 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Public House

41971 Main St, Temecula, CA 92590

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street and Front Street
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    This versatile venue is perfect for hosting private events, whether they be corporate gatherings, weddings, or special occasions. We offer customizable menu options and buffet packages to suit your specific needs and preferences.
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