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The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA

The Restaurant at Ponte

4.8
4.8
3362 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (951) 252-1770
  • Website
    http://www.pontewinery.com/restaurant-2
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Amin Boubaddi
  • Catering
    Please visit our website at pontewinery.com for our private event space. Contact our special events department for more information at 951.694.8855 extension 3.
  • Private party facilities
    The maximum party for the Restaurant reserves is up to 8 guests. Please contact our Special Events department for information on large party celebrations, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and weddings for catering menu options and private space availability. Sales office closed Monday & Tuesday, open Wednesday-Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-5.
  • Private party contact
    Karon Cartwright: (866) 945-7314
  • Location
    35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Cross street
    Anza
  • Parking details
    On Saturday & Sunday only limos and buses require a prior limo reservation to be allowed to enter the winery between 10am-12pm. To make a reservation, please go to PLAN A VISIT at www.pontewinery.com or call us at (951) 694-8855. Limos and buses without a limo reservation arriving after 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays will not be admitted. Thank you
  • Entertainment
    Live music is always on the menu Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6pm. Please visit our website at pontewinery.com/restaurant to view our live music calendar.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Overall

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Food

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Service

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambiance

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Value

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Healthy

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for fine wines

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Romantic

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for scenic views

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

3,362 Reviews

  1. AmberM

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It has been years since I’ve dined here and my mom specifically requested this restaurant for her birthday. It was a great experience. We love the semi-outdoor seating but there is still shade/cold protection with a structure and heaters. The small touches like providing a basket for your purse is nice. We ordered a bottle of the Super Tuscan which I highly recommend. The food was delicious - notably was the persimmon, beet, burrata spinach salad. It was so good that we ordered two! We will definitely be back - this was worth the hour long drive.

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  2. Mamacop55

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a beautiful meal for my husband's birthday. Beautiful location, awesome service and the food was amazing! Gorgeous location, excellent wine tasting and we joined the wine club. A perfect day!

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  3. EmilyP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Beautiful grounds, food was great. Our started bread was delicious but served cold. A lot of wine options.

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  4. Mollie

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting... outstanding service and very good food!

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  5. VISITORS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    VERY NICE, MY WIFE AND I STOPPED IN FOR HER BIRTHDAY. A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING PARTY WAS GOING ON. WE LOVE THE AMBIENCE. OUR ATTENDANT WAS VERY HELPFUL.

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  6. JanetE

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit here and we loved it! The food was delicious! Loved the brussel sprouts and bread w/ dipping sauce. We had the Pinot and angry wife for our wine and both were winners

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  7. KingaUnilowski

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ponte is a one of the first wineries I had pleasure to visit many years ego and I was happy to discover that nothing changed The place is simply beautiful and service is friendly and professional. I was satisfied with food ( mussels and halibut dish ) and I’m happy that they still serve delicious complementary bread with yummy sauce.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was sooo wonderful! Food, atmosphere, service, wine!

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  9. Exploration1

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience2
    I chose this restaurant to celebrate my 20 year anniversary, based on reviews. However, my experience was not as great as I wanted it to be. My wife ordered the lobster ravioli special, which did not taste good for over $30+. Furthermore, the presentation of the ravioli didn't meet her expectations for such a fancy restaurant. Moreover, it's disappointing when a dish fails to deliver the flavors and quality one would expect from a high-end restaurant. Regarding the atmosphere, the experience was further marred by the malfunctioning heater. It can be uncomfortable and inconvenient to dine outside without proper heating, especially during the evening when temperatures drop. This can greatly affect the overall enjoyment of the meal, like it did for my surprise dinner. On the positive side, the restaurant was understanding about my late arrival. It's important for establishments to accommodate their guests, particularly during special occasions, and it's good that they extended this courtesy to my wife and me.

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  10. MayaS

    Charlotte

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My husband and I had dinner here as we were staying at the Inn and we loved our evening! The spread served with the bread was so tasty and a great way to begin our dinner! We both got flights to fry wine and would recommend the same to anyone that was not able to attend a tasting at Ponte or Bottaia. For our entrees, we ordered the lobster ravioli (special) and the steak. That tarragon butter on the steak was such a highlight!

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  11. SusanB

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, Ponte was great!! Perfect wine country spot for late lunch / early dinner to entertain our East Coast guests. Most menu items were Gluten free. Our server checked with the chef to be sure our selections did not include other foods our guests had allergies to.

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  12. cynthiad

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was attentive and pleasant. The food was delicious and the winery was very enjoyable. A great afternoon.

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  13. carac

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charcuterie platter best we have ever had. Amazing. Mark, our waiter, was top notch. Guitar player Buzz = perfect music for our dinner. Wine, ambience, everything wonderful.

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  14. Jb1234

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Food was okay but it was fine dining prices with mediocre food. Atmosphere was good but that was the highlight

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  15. Penny

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Causal, outdoor eatery set among the vineyards of Ponte Winery. Food is average, nothing to rave about.

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  16. TammyL

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful! Worth every penny and the service was exceptional!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dining partner, great atmosphere., outstanding food, outstanding service and interesting conversation. Not sure if anything else is worth adding.

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  18. BeckyL

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I’ve eaten here a number of times and have always enjoyed the food. This time, I ordered the fish and chips. I was a little disappointed. More batter than fish and the fries, thicker steak fries were just okay. I will return but just won’t have this meal again. Server was very pleasant and service excellent. Ambiance never disappoints.

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  19. ErikaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place for lunch, wine, and ambience! Service was great and friendly!

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  20. Devo315

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    Having eaten at Ponte before with a favorable experience I felt confident booking for dinner, especially sine we were staying at the Inn and could walk over. We were celebrating our 44th anniversary so the lovely grounds made for a romantic setting. Boy was that a mistake!! Aside from the fact that we were seated at 6:30 and finished by 7:00, the food was not even average. We ordered the caesar salad to split and was very good. Unfortunately our mains arrived before we finished the salad. My husband's meal was ok but really just pot roast. My meal was advertised as bolognese but was pasta with browned meat. Not a scrap of sauce. The server apologized and brought me some marinara sauce so it wasn't completely dry. They did kindly bring us a happy anniversary dessert. I have spent more time eating a fast food meal on the run. Oh, and they don't serve cocktails! We did enjoy going to the cellar after dinner for drinks. That was a hidden gem.

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  21. DebFave

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the restaurant and service. Bolognese recipe has changed, I hope they change it back to short rib bolognese. Great view.

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  22. MoniP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the ambiance was romantic. We will definitely go back.

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  23. JayP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The beef was cooked perfectly!! The potatoes and vegetables were outstanding!!

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  24. JenniferT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was a little pricey but very good quality and delicious. Wine was great as well!

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  25. luv2eatgreatfood

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service! Food and wine were exceptional.

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  26. RichardS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful lunch experience at Ponte Restaurant! The grounds are beautiful, the food was delicious, and our server was delightful. We look forward to returning in the near future.

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  27. CliffieB

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very nice place to dine and you do not need to be over dressed. Not many chocolate items on the dessert menu and the one was not available. Would encourage management to look at that, additionally highly recommend pasta dishes be served with Parmesan cheese when brought to the table and not have to be asked for due to work load of the waiter. However the food was superb and the bread/scallion oil is out of this world. A very quaint and relaxed environment…a must if you are there!

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  28. ChristyB

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a lovely dinner outside on Sunday evening. Everything was wonderful and we will certainly be back in the future.

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  29. ChristineT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant never disappoints. We have been coming for years and each time is a new and wonderful experience. We had salmon cakes with arugula salad and shrimp pizza this time. They were delicious!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    The food is absolutely not worth the price tag. We had gluten free pasta and pizza-mediocre at BEST. Will return for wine, but definitely not the food.

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  31. Jacque

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, service, food and atmosphere!

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  32. LAWolf

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    The ambiance is excellent and romantic. The food was very bland, nothing exciting. The service was below average. The waitress was very polite but we felt like we were forgotten. I wouldn’t recommend this place for dining.

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  33. LindaK

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and wine in picture perfect ambience!

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  34. MadisannC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here was so amazing, and the service was great! Loved the atmosphere out on the patio area and the live music the night we were there.

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  35. LisaM

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The scallops were cooked to perfection. The steak and shrimp kabobs were perfect. Our server, Davina, was the best we have ever had. Made us laugh and was super attentive.

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  36. JocelynH

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Ponte is a solid choice for an al fresco meal in the wineries of Temecula. As others have noted, it’s a bit more expensive and slightly lower in quality as of late, but that is the same with just about every restaurant. I always love their wine country salad, but the greens looked just ever so a little bit past their prime and little less goat cheese than years ago, but still very good. The au jus is standard enough. The staff really tried to be welcoming and provide good service, and the setting is lovely.

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  37. isaach

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good on all aspects, could add new items to the menu….most of the time I usually go for chef’s special. Good place to brunch at

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  38. JohnY

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Ordered two beef dishes, both overcooked. They acknowledged it and wanted to prep another but we had to catch a show so didn’t have time. Bread and wine were good. Service was inconsistent.

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  39. MoninaC

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved that you could choose 6 wines for your tasting! I did the tasting, while my hubs got a glass of red. We ended up buying a white (Vermentino) since it was cool and refreshing for the hot weather when we went. And we opened the bottle to enjoy with our dinner at the restaurant later in the afternoon. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, letting us dine a half hour earlier than our scheduled reservations. Since we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, they comped us a delicious ice cream dessert. A perfect ending to a perfect visit at Ponte Winery and Restaurant! The gardens, vineyards, and ponds at the winery and adjoining hotel were all beautiful to see!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fabulous night. Delicious food. The wine was amazing.

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The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.8 stars by 3362 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for The Restaurant at Ponte

35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Anza
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On Saturday & Sunday only limos and buses require a prior limo reservation to be allowed to enter the winery between 10am-12pm. To make a reservation, please go to PLAN A VISIT at www.pontewinery.com or call us at (951) 694-8855. Limos and buses without a limo reservation arriving after 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays will not be admitted. Thank you
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amin Boubaddi
  • Entertainment
    Live music is always on the menu Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6pm. Please visit our website at pontewinery.com/restaurant to view our live music calendar.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.pontewinery.com/restaurant-2
  • Phone number
    (951) 252-1770
  • Catering
    Please visit our website at pontewinery.com for our private event space. Contact our special events department for more information at 951.694.8855 extension 3.
  • Private party facilities
    The maximum party for the Restaurant reserves is up to 8 guests. Please contact our Special Events department for information on large party celebrations, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and weddings for catering menu options and private space availability. Sales office closed Monday & Tuesday, open Wednesday-Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-5.
  • Private party contact
    Karon Cartwright: (866) 945-7314

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