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The Cave Restaurant - The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain Winery, Temecula, CA

The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain Winery

4.5 (434)
$31 to $50
Winery
36522 Vía Verde, Temecula, CA 92592

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
The Cave Café offers indoor and outdoor dining. Enjoy the enchanting ambiance of dining inside the cave or outdoor dining overlooking the majestic views of the De Portola Wine Trail. Our friendly, approachable, and extremely informed staff will make your dining and wine tasting experience unforgettable.

Our Cave Café welcomes diners Sunday - Thursday, between 11am to 6pm and Friday - Saturday, between 11am to 8pm. Reservations are not required but highly recommend during the weekends. We can comfortably accommodate parties with up to 8 guests in the restaurant. For larger parties, please feel free to contact us at 951-699-9102.

***FOR CAVE TOURS, please book through OpenTable Experience tab.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Winery, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Marcial Quintero
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Cross street
    Deportola and Via Verde
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cave Tour & Tasting

    $75.00 per person

    Oct 9, 2023 - May 31, 2025
    The Cave Tour is a detailed 60-90 minute guided tour through our winery which includes tastings and a meat and cheese plate! The Cave Tour is for 21 & over only.
    Cave Tour & Tasting Photo
  • Sunday Brunch

    $25.00 - $60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Treat yourself to a variety of delicious dishes from fluffy pancakes to savory eggs. Includes bottomless mimosas.
    Sunday Brunch Photo
  • Cave Tour & Tasting - VIP

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Cave Tour is a detailed 60-90 minute guided tour through our winery and includes a full wine tasting with a meat and cheese plate! Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early First wine tasting is served at check-in. The Cave Tour is for 21 & over only.
    Cave Tour & Tasting - VIP Photo

What 434 people are saying

The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain Winery 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambiance

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Innovative

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for fine wines

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Romantic

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for scenic views

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain Winery offers a "unique dining experience" within a wine barrel cave, perfect for both romantic dinners and group gatherings. The ambiance is "amazing," with attentive service enhancing the experience. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the "delicious" chimichurri fries and the engaging wine tours led by guides like James and Judy are notable highlights.

434 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a little chilly in the restaurant but overall a great experience

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  2. Laura

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Loud inside Cave. Difficult to carry on a conversation. Sitting outside is much better if weather permits.

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  3. Dulce

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always amazing! Because it is in cave it is a little louder when at peak time.

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  4. Jesica

    Seattle1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant is overrated…you’re paying for a “wine cave” experience. Food was expensive and not good at all. Many of us didn’t finish our meal or sent it back. Service was ok. Gratuity is automatically included which was unfortunate given the overall experience, however, we were a party of 8. Had high hopes but unfortunately disappointed. Will not return next time we’re in Temecula.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Farid

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an extraordinary experience which led us to become members of the winery.

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  6. Michael

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in The Cave. After an afternoon touring wine country, it was a very relaxing way to end the day.

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  7. Judy

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the best tours of a winery we have had. James was an amazing host and provided such great information. I would highly recommend. Plan on a half day to fully experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Kim VIP

    San Diego34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. We shared the tomahawk. Yum. Wine was yum too. Fun times.

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  9. Jacqueline VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love oak mountain! Every time we have been here is a great experience. Then one tour was amazing and the food at cave restaurant is wonderful!

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  10. Lynda

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 6 attend the cave wine tasting tour. Fun, beautiful grounds, informative, Judy did a great job.
    The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain WineryResponded on April 26, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Lynda! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had a wonderful time at The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain Winery. It's great to know that you enjoyed the grounds, wine tasting, and service. We strive to provide an enjoyable experience for all our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience soon!

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FAQs

The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain Winery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 699-9102.

The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain Winery is rated 4.5 stars by 434 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain Winery

36522 Vía Verde, Temecula, CA 92592

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Deportola and Via Verde
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Winery, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Marcial Quintero
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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