Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Temecula / Wine County

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Updated September 05, 2024

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The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7

4.7 (3651)

$31 to $50

Californian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Recognized by OpenTable as one of the top 50 restaurants in the US for outdoor dining, The Restaurant 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 for lunch Wednesday - Sunday 11am to 4pm and dinner from 4pm to 7pm. The maximum party we book a reservation for is up to 8 guests. Walk ins are welcome and will be placed on a wait list based on availability. The Restaurant is open in inclement weather and when it rains. Heaters are available in the winter, and misters and fans are on in the summer. We allow trained service animals only, sorry no pets.

Top review

Jennifer

Dined 1 day ago

With Teresa leading the service — We always have a superb experience. From the timing to the extraordinary ability to know “what’s next” , Teresa was fabulous! As always the mussels were excellent. Accompanied by a Harvest Salad! Delicious meal!

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4.6

4.6 (949)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Temecula

About the restaurant

Bolero Restaurante will take you on a culinary journey throughout the country of Spain—from the humble farm-to-table cuisines of Asturia, to the majesty of modern interpretations coming from San Sebastian or Barcelona. Our menu celebrates the centuries-old tradition of dining and drinking together in Tapas style. Whether it is seafood, steak, roasted vegetables, olives, or the finest cheeses and charcuteries in Europe, the meal is shared by all. We invite you to embark on this exciting experience with us and welcome you to Bolero!

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Vickie

Dined 1 day ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Bolero. Since the menu is meant to be shared, we selected 4 different dishes and each one was beautifully presented and so delicious. This was a birthday celebration and we all enjoyed their bread pudding with Vanilla bean ice cream. Their bread pudding was absolutely fabulous. We will definitely be returning. A real gem!

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4.6

4.6 (745)

$31 to $50

Californian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Miramonte is one of Southern California's most beautiful, dynamic and forward-thinking wineries. Our award-winning wines are elegant, harmonious and trendsetting. Our popular Bistro features delicious, innovative soulful fare prepared fresh every day. And our gorgeous outdoor verandas are a benchmark experience in wine country. We invite you to join us, and see what all the excitement is about!

SEATING:
2 hour maximum

MIRAMONTE RESERVATION POLICY:
For restaurant reservations, we offer a 15-minute grace period.

Top review

LizGvip

Dined 7 days ago

We have been a member for many years.. We take all our family there to celebrate any occasion..

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Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery

4.5

4.5 (1756)

$30 and under

Californian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Café Champagne at Thornton Winery is a "want to do" for every visitor to the Temecula Valley. Since 1988, from growing herbs to cutting home-grown flowers, every effort has been made to offer the perfect combination of French Country Elegance and Gold Medal-winning Contemporary Cuisine.

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Wendy

Dined 6 days ago

Very nice celebration meal. Food tasted good. Quiet and nice view. Great service!

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

Cork Fire Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (1755)

$31 to $50

Californian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Rustic, yet refined, Cork Fire Kitchen features inventive menus made for sharing, which highlight the daily bounty from our favorite local farms. Join us for a casual brunch with friends or a romantic night out with a spectacular view of our golf course. Enjoy the very best local edibles, foraged fresh and organic whenever possible.

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Joey

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

Enjoyed breakfast and dinner. Food and drinks. were amazing for both. Both servers were very helpful and and very nice. It will be our go to from now on while we are camping nearby.

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Popular dish

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Avensole Winery Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1702)

$31 to $50

American

Temecula

About the restaurant

Guests of Avensole’s restaurant are in for a culinary treat. Avensole offers a charming place to savor eclectic seasonal cuisine and delicious award-winning wines in a lively atmosphere. The food and ambiance are unlike any other in Temecula Wine Country.

Dining is delightful on our lovely restaurant terrace in a beautiful open-air setting. The vibrant setting creates a perfect venue to gather and relax with friends and family while you sip your favorite Avensole wines or enjoy the wide array of craft cocktails and beers offered.

Kindly note, reservations can only be held up to 5 minutes after reservation time. If you and your party think you will be later than 5 minutes after reservation time, Please contact restaurant directly at #:951-252-2003. Reservations are for 2 hours maximum daily. Walk-ins welcome.

Top review

Christine

Dined on Sep 11, 2024

We had a delicious lunch at Avensole Winery Restaurant and the service was great. Definitely worth stopping by for lunch before doing the wine tastings. Their dinner menu looks equally delicious. We mentioned to our server that we would be going next door to do a wine tasting and she gave us a 2-4-1 wine tasting card which was great. Thank you!

Bouquet Restaurant + Bar at Ponte Vineyard Inn

4.5

4.5 (520)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Temecula

About the restaurant

Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced cuisine fine wines and refreshing cocktails at Bouquet Restaurant, located at our luxurious AAA Four-Diamond Inn. Dine out on the terrace surrounded by manicured Italian gardens with stunning views of the vineyard and our 1-acre pond.

Enjoy live music during brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

The food was wonderful. A little wait to start but then a lovely experience

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4.5

4.5 (1321)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Temecula

About the restaurant

Small Barn is an exciting part of the Temecula restaurant landscape offering a casual but elevated dining experience in the form of a modern bistro. The menu is inspired by classic preparations found on bistro menus around the globe while showcasing the bounty of ingredients produced in the region. The restaurant atmosphere is crafted to be a welcoming gathering place that is beautifully designed and relaxed, but with a vibrant energy that encourages socializing and discovery.

On the site of the historic Knott Family Homestead, Small Barn has brought new life to a landmark building from the early 1900s. Great care has gone into preserving the structure and with it the legacy of a prominent Temecula family that was among the area’s first settlers. Small Barn has maintained the original residential scale and offers extensive outdoor seating including the large wrap-around porch, covered patio and fireside lounge seating.

Top review

puneett

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great experience and great service! Great food and cocktails too. This will continue to be my favorite restaurant in town.

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4.4

4.4 (193)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Temecula

About the restaurant

"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.

Top review

Tom

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

Old Town Temecula is a very busy area and dining , particularly on the main street can be ‘boisterous’ and crowded. Public House is only a few steps off the main street but felt like a different place. While busy, it was unrushed and quieter. Service was attentive but not overly so. We were meeting old friends for an oft-delayed catch-up and the atmosphere was perfect. Food has always been well prepared, timely and delicious and again so this visit. PH adds a unique touch to their dishes that elevates them above conventional fare. Always been pleased.

Blackbird

4.4

4.4 (353)

$30 and under

American

Temecula

About the restaurant

The people who work at Blackbird Tavern make us who we are. They’re artists and foodies, lovers of bourbons and Whiskey and connoisseurs of Craft Beer. They’re like a family, in all the best ways. Walk in and you’ll sense the creative and independent spirit here, a continual experiment in what it means to be a Tavern. A great one. And the food will welcome you back again and again. We reside in an old Feed and Mercantile Building in the heart of Old Town Temecula. We believe in quality over quantity, cutting no corners and most of all, in our community. Blackbird Tavern has an “Old Farm-House” feel with Modern amenities. Our 12,000 Square foot venue was designed to accommodate events of all sizes, from a 40 guest rehearsal dinner to a 200 guest reception. If you are looking for a casual and laid back get together or a more refined evening with family and friends, Blackbird Tavern is sure to meet and exceed all your expectations.

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Erin

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

Their food is always good! Wish the service was a bit quicker given it wasn’t too busy but that’s ok!

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