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: 4.7

4.7

2932 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 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 for lunch Wednesday - Sunday 11am to 4pm and dinner from 4pm to 7pm. The Restaurant at Ponte is open in inclement weather. Heaters are available in the winter, and misters and fans are on 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 tab at www.pontewinery.com. Only trained service animals are allowed, sorry no pets.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(951) 252-1770

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
Private party facilities
Special occasion, special location. For a wine country experience like none other, Ponte Family Estate Winery is the perfect setting for a business lunch, birthday celebrations, anniversaries and family gatherings.
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, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Charcuterie$38.00
cured meats + artisan cheeses, rosemary + orange marinated olives, strawberry + fennel chutney, spiced nuts, cornichons, dijon mustard, lavash + ciabatta
Cheese, Jams + Breads$33.00
artisan cheeses, herb ricotta, strawberry + basil jam, pineapple, apricot + thyme jam, pistachio + cherry tea bread, lavash + ciabatta, honeycomb, candied pecans
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 │ grilled chicken breast +$8

Wine Country$20.00
baby greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
Summer$20.00
avocado, grilled corn, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, chick peas, quinoa, spinach + arugula, cilantro vinaigrette
Caesar$16.00
romaine hearts, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, parmesan, garlic croutons, caesar dressing

Mains

Sea Pasta$42.00
sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams + mussels, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, lemon caper sauce + linguine
Beef + Mash$42.00
braised beef, red wine mushroom sauce, potato mash, sautéed haricot verts + garlic
Steak + Shrimp$40.00
grilled cajun sirloin + shrimp skewers, cajun cream sauce, tomato, corn + poblano pepper potatoes, cilantro citrus vinaigrette
Salmon$38.00
pan seared crispy skin on fillet, chimichurri sauce, creamy parmesan orzo pasta, sautéed broccolini
Bolognese$29.00
red wine + tomato braised short ribs, parmesan cheese, arugula + linquine
Campanelle$28.00
sautéed tuscan kale, roasted cauliflower, pesto + parmesan cream sauce, pine nuts, micro basil + campanelle

Pizzas

Handmade pizza crust, fired in a wood burning oven

Sausage$23.00
italian sausage, pepperoni, black olives, pepperoncini, red bell pepper, red onion, marinara, mozzarella + fresh chives
Ortaggi$21.00
grilled asparagus, baby zucchini, squash blossoms, purple onion, garliccream sauce, mozzarella + crispy leeks
Margherita$20.00
roma tomatoes, mozzarella, tomato sauce + micro basil

Sandwiches

Fries, sweet potato fries or pasta salad

Beef$24.00
braised pulled beef, horseradish aioli, arugula, tomato, ciabatta
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, roasted onion, tomato, arugula, aioli, house made sundried tomato + parmesan bun
Avocado Flatbread$18.00
avocado, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, purple onion, balsamic dressed arugula, fresh jalapenos, mozzarella cheese, pizza flat bread

What 2,932 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Healthy
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TraciF
Phoenix
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Such a lovely place...so serene and peaceful. It was warm but the misters were a lifesaver and food was scrumptous!
T
Tracy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, delicious food, and great wine!
SR
StevenR
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Host. Excellent service. Excellent food. Excellent ambience.
KW
KenW
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent as always. Ponte is my favorite winery, I have been a member and have frequented the restaurant for years. There was a large party that was very disruptive, but they eventually settled down.
DS
DarrylS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Enjoyed the Filet.
AG
AlisonG
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love bread , dip and Caesar salad !!! Could have stopped there! Expensive but good
C
Cher
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
After our wine-tasting we ate on the beautiful patio surrounded by grapevines and roses. The service was well timed, the food was fresh and excellent It is always a pleasure to dine at Ponte.
JL
JeannieL
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second time there for lunch. Our server Ramon was so good the first visit we requested him yesterday as well. Great place.
GF
GayleFulbright
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my bff birthday
LS
LeaS
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
I had the special which was a tiny piece of blackened sea bass with a few thin spears of asparagus and a little couscous. The silverware knife did not cut the crusted fish very well which caused the fish sauce to splatter everywhere. I normally have a wonderful meal here and have no complaints. But to be charged $47 for this tiny piece of fish, a few pieces of thin asparagus and a handful of couscous with an ice tea was overrated. It’s not that it was bad, just not a $50 meal. I have to say though the service was excellent and they were working in hot weather conditions and still were very friendly and fast. I was disappointed they no longer offered during the summer, their lava cake. Apparently, that is just served during the winter months so I didn’t order dessert. I think the lesson learned was if you’re going to order the “special”, it’s not listed on the menu, be sure to ask how much it is as to avoid sticker shock. I think for good value and taste in the future, I would order their margarita pizza, salad or burger at lunch. This is still my favorite winery for dinner and the service is always fantastic here!
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kennethb
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was fabulous! The food was excellent from beginning to end and our server did a great job with a continuous smile. Highly recommend!
TM
TemeculaMike
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is always good. All the wait staff are very professional.
A
Angela
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting Ponte and it definitely won't be the last! Atmosphere and food were amazing. And the sangria was the best!
PH
PaulaH
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and wine were delicious and the service was great. The outside seating garden view was lovely. We would definitely go back again.
D
Denise
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience from start to finish. We came for lunch and the food was so good and our server, Ramon, was the best. Very sweet, attentive, and knowledgeable. After lunch we headed to their tasting room where our experience continued to be wonderful. Joel provided excellent recommendations for our wine tasting and even taught us a few things. Would definitely recommend and hope to come back soon.
RS
RobertS
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and even greater wines. Highly recommend this place!
FM
FrankM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Nice food (steak salad with a nice-sized piece of steak, strawberries, and nuts, and salmon cakes). Is is 2022, but $15 for a half-full glass if wine is very high. It was pleasant sitting outside with the misters working. After an early meal, we went to the winery next door for the Men At Work Concert.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Before arriving we noted GF allergy and also an onion allergy. The chef personally came to our table to help us select options as well as made modifications to accommodate our dining needs. I had ordered a GF cake ahead of time and it was gorgeous and delicious! Beautiful ambiance as well.
DB
DavidB
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great restaurant- recommend highly for excellent dining
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Experience was all positive. Food is delicious! Great service.
LM
LisaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food and service is awesome! May seem pricey, but we’ll worth it!
BT
BruceT
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was good. My Fillet was under cooked so I sent it back. I received the same steak back and it was better. I originally ordered it Medium Rare. The first time it was basically raw and the second time it was rare. It was the wife, and my anniversary no free desert was offered. Overall we loved the Caesar salad and the Calamari.
J
Jessica
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious Food , Great Service , Beautiful Place , Friendly Staff
AM
AnnM
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Beautiful outdoor eating area, food and wine are very good, $38 is a bit pricey for a salad with salmon, but it was very good as was the Summer Chardonnay we ordered
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing!! Salmon cakes were delicious with the added arugula salad with a light vinaigrette dressing. Husband ordered the filet with the fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus. The meat was with-out a doubt so full of flavor. And the potatoes with its buttery goodness melted in your mouth. All is definitely recommended!! And would order again😀
EV
EricV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The server was very helpful in presenting the special and wine list.
KT
KellyT
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My boyfriend had never been there I’ve been there numerous times and wanted to share it with him and it was super as usual
B
Barbara
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I think you need to put in better screens to block out some of the Sun especially on a hot day. There aren't many tables that are in the shade and some of the tables are directly in the Sun. Other than that everything else was good. So when you make a reservation you never know if your table is going to be in the shade or not and it would be nice to know that there is more coverage.
KD
KimberlyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Servers were attentive and kind. Food was delicious. Cannot wait to come back
R
Ronaldo
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The seafood pasta was excellent. I just had to have the chef come to our table to thank him !!
D
Deevh
San Diego
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a beautiful setting for all occasions! The food is amazing! Don’t pass up the Sea Pasta. It is so delicious!
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Diningduo
Orange County
186 reviews
vip
4.0
186 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Ramon was great and helpful. Food very good. We tried the grilled shrimp Caesar and the main dish salmon. Both very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience4
We felt like we were at Denny’s. The server always had her hands full of dirty dishes when she came to our table. She was definitely more interested in her other customers, spending adequate time with them and giving proper service. We have never had service like this at Ponte, and, unfortunately, we will not be dining there ever again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Had a great time. Service was ok.
CZ
CharlesZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience! It reminds us of similar places in vineyards in Europe.
L
Lily
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
We enjoyed our meal and had a great time with friend
JB
JoeB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Mark did an excellent job down to every detail.
LD
LindaD
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ponte restaurant is one of my favorites. Always good food and service.
JS
JimS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! Food and service were great and the setting is perfect.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Restaurant at Ponte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 252-1770.

The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.7 stars by 2932 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

Aug 8, 2022

7:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(951) 252-1770

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, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pontewinery.com/
Phone number
(951) 252-1770
Private party facilities
Special occasion, special location. For a wine country experience like none other, Ponte Family Estate Winery is the perfect setting for a business lunch, birthday celebrations, anniversaries and family gatherings.
Private party contact
Karon Cartwright: (866) 945-7314

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The Restaurant at Ponte

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in San Diego

Sea Pasta

Salmon

Calamari

Starters

Charcuterie$38.00

Cheese, Jams + Breads$33.00

Calamari$22.00

Salmon Cakes$21.00

Mussels$20.00

Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Salads

Wine Country$20.00

Summer$20.00

Caesar$16.00

Mains

Sea Pasta$42.00

Beef + Mash$42.00

Steak + Shrimp$40.00

Salmon$38.00

Bolognese$29.00

Campanelle$28.00

Pizzas

Sausage$23.00

Ortaggi$21.00

Margherita$20.00

Sandwiches

Beef$24.00

Salmon$23.00

Burger*$22.00

Avocado Flatbread$18.00

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Make a reservation

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