The Restaurant at Ponte

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Address:
35053 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA 92951

Neighborhood:
Temecula

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Cuisine:
Californian

Price: $31 to $50

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The Restaurant at Ponte Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.pontewinery.com
Email: reservations@pontewinery.com
Phone: (951) 252-1770
Hours of Operation: Monday - 11am to 4pm

Tuesday - 11am to 4pm

Wednesday - 11am to 4pm

Thursday - 11am to 4pm

Friday - 11am to 8pm

Saturday - 11am to 8pm

Sunday - 11am to 5pm

On Saturdays & Sundays, guests arriving by limo or bus MUST have a separate Limo confirmation. To submit a limo request, please go to the "Plan A Visit" tab at www.pontewinery.com.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Californian, Mediterranean
Executive Chef: Salvatore Giuliano
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Entertainment: Live music is always on the menu Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6pm.

Friday January 3
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Brian Stodart - Alternative Contemporary

Saturday January 4
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Ron Freshman - Flamenco Guitar

Friday January 10
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Michael LeClerc- Guitar + Vocals

Saturday January 11
5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lookouts- Classic Acoustic Rock

Friday January 17
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Brian Stodart - Alternative Contemporary

Saturday January 18
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Ron Freshman - Flamenco Guitar

Friday January 24
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Michael LeClerc- Guitar + Vocals

Saturday January 25
5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Lookouts- Classic Acoustic Rock

Friday January 31
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Brian Stodart - Alternative Contemporary

Saturday February 1
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Ron Freshman - Flamenco Guitar
Special Events & Promotions: Special occasion, special location. For a wine country experience like none other, Ponte Family Estate Winery is the perfect setting for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, anniversary, or birthday party. We offer a full range of catering menus, beverage options and professional planning assistance to ensure that your event is a memorable success.

Getting there

Cross Street: Anza
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: On the weekends (Saturday & Sundays) only Limos and Buses with a prior Limo Reservation will be allowed to enter the winery between 10am-12noon. To make a reservation, please visit the "Plan A Visit" page at www.pontewinery.com or call us at (951) 694-8855.

Guests without a Limo Reservation, as well as those arriving after 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays, will not be admitted regardless of having a restaurant reservation.

A word from The Restaurant at Ponte

Recognized by OpenTable as one of the top 50 restaurants in the US for outdoor dining, the Restaurant at Ponte prepares wine country cuisine in a casual outdoor atmosphere. We are leading the way toward a community of wineries and restaurants dedicated to promoting local, sustainable farmers and… ranchers. Our dishes feature top quality seasonal and regional ingredients prepared in our kitchen and enhanced when paired with our wines. The Restaurant is open daily, although hours do vary.

The Restaurant at Ponte is open in inclement weather. Heaters and blankets are available in the winter, and misters and fans are used in the summer.

Guests Arriving By Limo or Private Bus: A separate limo reservation is required for the weekends. To submit a limo request, please go to the "Plan A Visit" tab at www.pontewinery.com. Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerCalifornian
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch

Diner Reviews

"Food and service were excellent! The waitress let us leave the table and do our wine tasting while we enjoy our food. Perfect experience."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Truly a great place to enjoy all the wine country has to offer. This outdoor only venue is a fun place to enjoy an afternoon or evening of good food and good wine."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"Terrific lunch in a beautiful vineyard. Food was superb, atmosphere elegant, service was top notch and setting in their outdoor cafe was tranquil and scenic. A terrific place to have lunch in the Temecula Vineyard area. Highly recommend this restaurant for a wonderful experience."
Dined on 2/24/2014
"After picking up our wine we enjoyed a leisurely lunch. We had a bottle of red wine. Delicious! My husband had a BBQ sandwich with fries. He said the sandwich was just alright. I had a salad. It too was just alright. The best item we both had was the tomato bisque soup!!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"My friend and I came for lunch and it was outstanding! I was even worried because I had a reservation and I was stuck in traffic for a car accident and was 15 mins late. They were totally understanding! The service was amazing and everyone was so attentive. Can not wait to go back! Oh! Food was amazing too!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The food was excellent. I liked the portions ... they were reasonable so that you could eat everything without overeating. The prices are high. $100 for 2 not counting tip when we split an appetizer, each had one of the lower priced entrees, each had dessert, but no beverages or wine. Service was bad. Fine from hostess, busboy, etc., but our waiter was bad. I would not go back if I was paying full price, but we had a gift card so that was good. I'd recommend it to any friends who go to places in this price range."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"We stumbled upon The Restaurant at Ponte while staying at the INN last summer. Needless to say we became wine club members and return frequently to dine at The Restaurant. The food is fresh and delicious. We have dined on pizza, pasta, salad, appetizers, chef's special, desserts--all perfectly prepared and presented. Susanna is by far the BEST server there. She pleasant, professional, knowledgeable and very accommodating. We have dined at The Restaurant for lunch and dinner."
Dined on 7/12/2013
"This place is amazing! I keep coming back and recommending friends! The wine is great, the food is great, the ambiance is great, the staff is great! I love this place!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Have eaten in all the places in wine country and this is the best food. Outdoors so best in nice weather."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Met a colleague for an afternoon meeting and lunch. The server was knowledgeable and gracious. We wanted a snack while we were meeting then lunch. He brought our snack kept our glasses full during our meeting and checked on us just enough but was not overbaring or absent. When we were ready to order he took our order and food came out in a reasonable time. The environment is great for outdoor dining on a beautiful day. I will bring my husband back."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"When touring wine country around Temecula the Restaurant at Ponte is a fantastic choice for a meal. Outstanding food and service is paired with great service. I have never had a marginal meal at Ponte."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Exceptional service. Great food. A wonderful place to take friends for a good meal and great ambiance. We celebrate birthdays there frequently."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Ponte restaurant has everything you'd want in a restaurant: Great food, great service, and great ambiance. It's set outside of the tasting room with direct access to all of their wonderful wines. Also, it's one of the few wineries that also serves beer (just in case you'd want a change of pace). The only reason why I gave it four stars instead of 5 is because it is not very kid friendly (even though kids are welcome....just not ideal), may be difficult to cater to larger parties, and the menu is a bit more pricey. But I guess that's pretty much expected for any restaurant set in a winery."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"This place is fantastic! Beautiful property and the food never disappoints. I will make the hour drive from my house to get the scallops here. They are amazing! I have Celiac disease and they offer many options. Every time we dine here it's a treat!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Everything about dinner was great. Food and wine were wonderful. Only bummer was that my wife's cellphone was taken at dinner."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"ponte have good food, good service, i really loved it!"
Dined on 1/22/2014
"This was our second trip to the area and we deliberately made a lunch reservation at Ponte because we found it late in the afternoon on our last visit and missed lunch. The menu offered a wide variety and was well prepared and delicious. Their 2010 Sangiovese was the perfect compliment to our meal, so much so that we shipped bottles home. Everything was pleasingly presented. The staff was friendly and very attentive. Do not expect a fast food venue as this is a nice restaurant in a gorgeous setting with pricing a bit higher than average but well worth it. Would also recommend a vineyard tour at this winery."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"The salmon and chicken dishes were wonderful, but the chosen sides (by the Chef) were not. I was not pleased with the food, but the service was amazing. Lovely setting."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"Salmon was melt in the mouth. Always happy to have lunch at Ponte!"
Dined on 1/5/2014
"Loved the experience. Very nice touch with the baskets for the ladies purses. Beautiful spot to have a nice relaxing lunch. Food was great and the service was outstanding. We will be back."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"More people should know about this gem. In the heart of Temecula's wine country, this family owned, family style outdoor dining location has excellent food, and is a destination for any special event!"
Dined on 1/2/2014
"My husband and I love this restaurant. Whenever you have a special occasion and we want to stay in town, we go here. I am never disappointed by by there food or service."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Ponti's combines all the great qualities of dining out--highly recommend. Well priced and consistently great food and service"
Dined on 12/27/2013
"Beautiful views, excellent great tasting food--started with the cheese board for appetizer, salad and salmon & scallop dinners. All were excellent. I would definitely go again. Overall experience for our New Year Eve's luncheon was great!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"I am a wine club member because I love their wine and restaurant. The restaurant is always super yummy. The menu changes often always with new mouthwatering selections. I take guests here because of the overall experience. Definitely a must if you want a great lunch while out in the wine country, or if you want a nice lunch with a friend."
Dined on 12/26/2013
"Ponte Restaurant is delightful! Beautiful view of gardens and vineyards. Service excellent. Bread was savory with a great dipping sauce. Husband had a bowl of mussels that transported him to Brussels! I had roasted chicken breast with savory stuffing and prosciutto placed under the skin on a bed of wild rice and sautéed spinach. Outstanding."
Dined on 12/21/2013
"My favorite restaurant. I bring family and friends there at least 6 times a year. Great food and creative menu. Service excellent and ambience quite serene."
Dined on 12/14/2013
"Visited with friends in December and it was quite chilly in Temecula...even by this New Yorker's standards. This place was great bc we were able to sit outside and they not only had heat lamps, but provide blankets as well! the food was delish...especially after a day of tastinig wines. The meatloaf, pizza, and calzone were our favs."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"The restaurant is good for enjoy to talk with a person who accompanies one."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"Love Ponte's restaurant! Food is always awesome. Great charcutlerie board. All wines are excellent. Pretty view of vineyard. Service is mostly on top of their game. Best restaurant in Temecula!"
Dined on 12/7/2013
"even though it was raining we ate on the patio covered and with heaters and it was such a nice little treat. Alot of the crowds were not there because of the rain, so it was wonderful. Food was excellent and the wine was fantastic...and service was great. They know customer service"
Dined on 12/7/2013
"There were so many items on the menu I wanted to try, usually on a menu only 2-3 things jump out at me. Definitely something for everyone, flavors really pop. Outstanding wine, especially the reds."
Dined on 12/1/2013
"Our first experience with Ponte was excellent, this time around our food was overdone and adequate a little disappointing."
Dined on 11/30/2013
"Each time we pick up our wine or just bring visitors to Ponte for lunch we are met with charming greeters and excellent service leading to a great meal. We try different menu selections each time and are always pleased with our choice. This visit was no different We look forward to our next visit"
Dined on 11/24/2013
"Menu has a wide selection of items. The pizzas looked quite tasty, as did the one burger I saw go by. I had the diver scallop dish. Perfectly cooked and delicious. My wife had the flat iron steak, cooked as ordered and seasoned properly, (managed to get a bite from her). Our second visit here and will be back again."
Dined on 11/23/2013
"My wife and I enjoyed our 1 year anniversary at Ponte, and went back to eat here, as we did for our wedding rehearsal a year ago to the day. Great food and location!"
Dined on 11/10/2013
"This restaurant only offers outdoor seating. It was too cold for comfort, so we left."
Dined on 11/17/2013
"We eat here quite often and have yet to be disappointed. The food is amazing and the burger is the best we've EVER had anywhere!"
Dined on 11/16/2013
"The ambiance is the highlight here. Friendly service and a great outdoor atmosphere but slightly pricey average food. Also, despite being a winery, the wine list was short and heavy on reds. We had the tempura fig appetizer which was good though a little heavy. Then came the Mediterranean pizza that had a good crust but was a little sloppy with onions, olives, sun dried tomatoes and goat cheese. If you want to grab lunch outside and a glass (or two) of wine, it's worth a stop. The wine tasting that followed lunch was good but they were understaffed and you could not do the tasting outside. So things were a little slow there. I would go again but look for alternatives."
Dined on 10/16/2013
"My cousin and I treated our elders to lunch here in celebration of our aunt turning 94. Two of them had walkers to deal with and needed to be out of the sun. Everyone was very accomodating to our needs. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful setting! We enjoyed the food and the wine very much. I will be back with my girlfriends soon!"
Dined on 11/14/2013

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