The Restaurant at Ponte

Name: The Restaurant at Ponte
Address: 35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA, United States, 92591
Telephone: (951) 252-1770
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3230 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 44 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/
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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Popular dishes

Charcuterie$45.00
cured meats + artisan cheeses, herb ricotta, rosemary + orange marinated olives, red pepper jam, dried fruit, spiced nuts, cornichons, honeycomb, lemon blueberry tea bread + lavash
- Everything But the Meat$35.00
Calamari$22.00
spiced rice flour dusted fried rings, strips + tentacles, fried shishito peppers, cilantro + jalapeno aioli + spicy marinara
Salmon Cakes$21.00
pan seared cakes, chile lemon aioli, lemon dressed arugula
Mussels$20.00
black mussels, tomato, red curry, coconut, white wine broth, parsley
Brussels Sprouts$16.00
fried leaves, goat cheese + balsamic glaze

Salads

Pair fish, steak or chicken to a salad: shrimp +$15 │ salmon +$13 │ steak +$12 │ cajun spiced chicken breast +$8

Spring$20.00
baby gem romaine, purple cabbage, asparagus, roasted fingerling potato, blueberries, garlic vinaigrette
Wine Country$20.00
baby greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar$13.00
romaine hearts, parmesan, anchovies, garlic croutons, caesar dressing
- Cali Style + Avocado, Red Onion + Tomato$17.00

Mains

Salmon$45.00
pan seared crispy skin on fillet, lemon cream sauce, lump crab cake, sautéed spring peas + baby carrots
Cioppino$43.00
mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp + fish, red pepper broth, pearl cous cous
Beef + Mash$42.00
braised sirloin, red wine sauce, wild rice pilaf + spring onions, sautéed garlic green beans
Sea Pasta$42.00
sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams + mussels, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, lemon caper sauce + linguine
Steak + Shrimp$40.00
grilled cajun sirloin + shrimp skewers, cajun cream sauce, tomato, corn + poblano pepper potatoes, cilantro citrus vinaigrette
Bolognese$29.00
red wine + tomato braised short ribs + beef, parmesan cheese, arugula + linquine
Primavera$28.00
sautéed tuscan kale, asparagus + spring peas, cannellini beans, creamy polenta, gremolata

Pizzas

Handmade pizza crust, fired in a wood burning oven

Shrimp$23.00
garlic shrimp, roasted sweet peppers, purple onion, capers, mozzarella + parmesan, white garlic sauce, cilantro
Sausage$23.00
italian sausage, pepperoni, black olives, pepperoncini, red bell pepper, red onion, marinara, mozzarella + fresh chives
Margherita$20.00
roma tomatoes, mozzarella, tomato sauce + micro basil

Sandwiches

Fries, sweet potato fries or pasta salad

Beef$24.00
braised pulled beef, caramelized onions + mushrooms, horseradish aioli, brioche roll, beef jus
Salmon$23.00
pan seared cajun spiced fillet, chili pepper aioli coleslaw, avocado, onion bun
Burger*$22.00
all-natural free-range beef, smoked bacon, white cheddar cheese, avocado, crispy red onion, tomato, arugula, aioli, brioche bun
Avocado Flatbread$18.00
avocado, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, purple onion, citrus dressed micro arugula, fresh jalapenos, mozzarella cheese, pizza flat bread

What 3,230 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Great for fine wines
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Californian
Temecula / Wine County
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Temecula / Wine County
Healthy
Temecula / Wine County
Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
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Great for scenic views
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place to have an outdoor dining experience .
AN
AnnN
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant never disappoints!! The food is outstanding and service impeccable!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and outdoor sitting was so beautiful with the surrounding gardens and grape vines. The food was delicious. We had the days special….chicken and shrimp skewers drizzled with a turmeric sauce, and butter leaf salad with heirloom tomatoes, red onions along with a chimichurri dressing. It was all so flavorful. Definitely would give this restaurant a huge thumbs up👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Karin
San Diego
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, excellent food, we tasted several vines before we choose a bottle, and the server could not have been for helpful or informative.
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weethree
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant in wine country!! The food is fresh, local, and delicious! We haven't had anything we didn't like. The terrific service and ambiance are perfect for a date, business meeting, or friend gathering. Many things are homemade including the pizza dough to the ice cream. They have a nice selection of good wines as well. Highly recommend this place!!
JW
JerryW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful selection of tasty food items. Some dishes are very large, enough to take home and enjoy on a second day!!!
LD
LeanaD
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Restaurant at Ponte is one of my absolute favorites! The food is amazing and the service is outstanding. Ramon is the best waiter ever!!! I highly recommend this restaurant and will continue to be a frequent customer.
LC
LindsayC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food. Seating area was clean and very appealing
l
lauren
New England
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down our favorite restaurant and winery in Temecula!!! A beautiful atmosphere, incredible food, service and wine. I am still dreaming about the bread & scallion oil, delicious wine country salad & sausage pizza. We adore this restaurant for lunch or dinner and it is a must visit & stay at the hotel when in the area!
G
Gina1
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been to several local wineries in Temecula but none have compared to Ponte’s exquisite menu and overall ambiance. Everything we ordered was cooked and seasoned to perfection. It’s well worth the visit! Also a great place to bring out of town guests.
E
Energen
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful place to have a delicious meal among the grape vines.
JA
JonAtHome
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can't go wrong with pretty much any of their food here. All delicious and fresh. Once seated, the service is fast too. I mostly come for the Charcuterie Board. In my opinion, Ponte has the best charcuterie board of all the other wineries. My girlfriend is a member here so we typically come every month. Very relaxing atmosphere. I just wish they would play some soft music when they don't have a live person playing.
H
Happygirl
Minneapolis
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience all the way around! Food is fabulous.
C
Committed
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic menu, beautiful garden dining area, and great staff. Wines were plentiful!
RR
RoxieRocks
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
This is a lovely place to have lunch or dinner; the ambiance is superb. The landscaping is gorgeous and the terrace atmosphere is delightful. Our server, Jackie was so friendly and attentive. The food is ok, especially for the price - we had the salmon filet and the linguine bolognese. We're from the Sonoma Valley, so I think we have a different point of reference.
RS
RichS
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another relaxing and delicious lunch experience at Ponte Restaurant! The grounds are always gorgeous, the food is terrific, and the servers are excellent. What more can you ask for?
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food1service4ambience4
The food was not good, the sauce on the pasta was nice but there wasn’t enough to forgive the fact that the seafood lacked flavor
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Linds
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spent a lovely evening at Ponte…. wonderful ambiance, fantastic food, great service! Nicole was incredibly accommodating.
MK
MarenK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, delicious food, attentive service and beautiful ambience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food could be better flavor of food and options were limited
LP
LauraP
St. Louis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner in beautiful surroundings! Service was amazing. I would highly recommend.
DK
DrKSM
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We always love having a Sunday date at THe Restaurant at Ponte
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The restaurant at Ponte is open air and very nice. Good music and a range of attire from casual to wedding. The food is delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time love the pizza & burger is amazing
DT
DarleneT
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a retirement celebration. Unfortunately it was a bit windy but canvas drapes were used to block wind. They were not secured at the bottom so when they flew up, a serving tray flew across the floor shattering all the dishes that were on it and sprayed our guest’s suede shoe with a large blob of catsup. Unfortunately the manager never came out to inspect or advise us on what to do. The very gracious waiter said to send a receipt or cleaning bill to the winery. Other than this isolated incident, we really had a great time together and love eating lunch at Ponte. The food is always superb and the wine is delicious! The grounds are meticulously manicured, and the tasting area has a good selection of merchandise and wines to sample.
TT
TimT
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Overall is good food and good environment and today might be a little rush so they come main dish first instead of our few appetizers.
NY
NYvegan
San Diego
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely restaurant in a beautiful setting that seemed a bit over-priced with some glitches in service. Overall we would possibly visit again so it wasn't a complete deal breaker, but one of our entrees didn't get ordered by waiter so it didn't arrive until the rest of the table had finished eating. We shared with the forgotten person but this was frustrating and unfortunate. It sounded like we would have that entree comped but did not. Yet they made sure we wrote down the tip based on total bill (434.00) for 5 people before they processed our 150.00 gift card. Tacky move imo. And if your party has any vegans, be advised you will be offered gluten-free (with a sigh of annoyance) as if those terms are interchangeable. The only thing available for vegans are salad, hold the cheese and brussel sprouts, hold the cheese.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tremendous fine dining experience, from the staff to the ambiance - rivaled only by excellent culinary talent! Would recommend and revisit happily any time! Well done team!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy dining at Ponte. We requested to sit in Ramon’s section and he did not disappoint! Service and food were excellent. Will be back again soon and requesting to sit in Ramon’s section.
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ylretired
Los Angeles
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made reservations for four and were seated promptly at the 5:30pm seating. Because one of our guest was celebrating her birthday, they sat us at a great table overlooking the Ponte’s vineyard area. Spectacular! My wife and I ordered the Bolognese dish and special pizza of fresh clams while our guests ordered the Bolognese and the shrimp pizza! We also ordered a bottle of the Ponte Super T red wine recommended by our excellent server. Our meals were spectacular and our wine went perfectly with the food! We finished the evening by sharing 2 sorbet desserts of 3 different flavors, along with a complimentary candled birthday vanilla with hot chocolate ice cream dish. What a wonderful evening to enjoy and celebrate a birthday and enjoy each other’s company! Thank you so much Ponte!
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Peggy
Orange County
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So enjoyed the entire dining experience. Can’t wait to return.
JC
JoeC
Las Vegas
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was a nice day experience. Great waiter. Food was delicious.
V
Vicky
Western NC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
We stay at the Inn here, because of the good reviews, I wanted to try out this great looking restaurant owned by the same Inn. The view is great definitely 5 stars, love the outdoor garden setting for dinner, the garden is so beautiful. Some 20ish old guests was talking extremely loud during our dinner, everyone around us was annoyed by them. I was very surprised that the manager didn’t get these out of there. The main dishes we ordered was bad, I had the short rib pasta dish, there was bare any short ribs on my dish, , just ground beef and very salty. My husband had the salmon $45 on the menu and was extremely dry and salty as well, it came with a frozen grade crab cake and some peas. We both didn’t care what we had. The free bread and our appetizer calamari was very good though.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Server was excellent. Of the 4 staff at the hostess stand only 1 made contact and welcomed us while the others talked about personal stories. Sangria was not good. Food was excellent: beet salad, hamburger, chicken!! Definitely would go back.
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Leigh
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and atmosphere! Love the wine and will definitely be back.
AR
AllisonR
Boise
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food for a reasonable price. Highly recommend.
SB
ScottB
Minneapolis
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really loved the wines! We tasted several of them that stood out and are a great representation of the region, we will be back!
HP
HaroldP
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
We are regulars and typically enjoy our meal. But the food was less than satisfactory.
LT
LoveTemecula
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our favorite "go to" place to relax & enjoy great food and wine.
K
Karie
Orange County
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, terrific food and service!

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The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.8 stars by 3230 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

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/
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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The Restaurant at Ponte

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Salad

Cheesecake

Burger

Starters

Charcuterie$45.00

Calamari$22.00

Salmon Cakes$21.00

Mussels$20.00

Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Salads

Spring$20.00

Wine Country$20.00

Caesar$13.00

Mains

Salmon$45.00

Cioppino$43.00

Beef + Mash$42.00

Sea Pasta$42.00

Steak + Shrimp$40.00

Bolognese$29.00

Primavera$28.00

Pizzas

Shrimp$23.00

Sausage$23.00

Margherita$20.00

Sandwiches

Beef$24.00

Salmon$23.00

Burger*$22.00

Avocado Flatbread$18.00

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