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Small Barn Old Town, Temecula, CA

Small Barn Old Town

4.5
4.5
1419 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Ruiz

What 1,419 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambience

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Innovative

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Healthy

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Hot spot

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Small Barn Old Town is a charming spot with "excellent food" and "beautiful setting." Known for its "delicious" tomahawk and whole roasted fish, it offers a blend of innovative dishes and "amazing" cocktails. Service is generally friendly, though some guests noted occasional slow service. A must-visit in Temecula!

1,419 Reviews
  1. ArleneG VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice service Food was good. Nice place I will come back

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  2. Nancy VIP

    New York City58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoy & shared a feta honey thyme appetizer delicious. Entrees were pumpkin angelloti & scallops both excellent as well.

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  3. Cynthia

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friend and I enjoyed a late lunch. The service was amazing -- despite it being a rainy day -- and we were on the covered patio. The food was tasty, fresh and beautiful. This is my second visit and I will be back!

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  4. Carrie VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were 4 women having an early dinner. The broiled feta appetizer was delicious. The short ribs and sauce was very tasty. The salmon dinner needed a little more flavor. Our first server was very good. He went on break and a lead server took over. We gave her mostly cash and the balance to be charged on a card. She pocketed the cash and charged the entire $284 on the card. Our original server questioned her and she pulled the cash out of her pocket. When the manager was told he said she’s normally good as she’s a lead. NOT TODAY! She never came to apologize or acknowledged to us her ‘mistake’. The manager, Ivan, just kept trying to make excuses for her and told my friend it was no big deal. As we were leaving my sister slipped on something left on the floor by something spilled. She fell onto her knees and head planted into the cabinet by the exit door (Pic included). The manager was right there and did NOTHING. Didn’t check to see if she needed any medical assistance. My sister was so embarrassed we left quickly. SUCH TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! By the manager and the woman waitress. DOUBLE NEGATIVE!!

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  5. SHANA VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is perfection and the staff add great. I wanted all the greens to be a little fresher

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  6. Jennifer

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, but food quality was not the same. Sad to say.

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  7. Andrew VIP

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time in Temecula and we ate dinner at small barn. Best short Rib ever! Service was great. We'll be back

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  8. Jordan

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was amazing, food was great, but they were out of about 6 dishes and forgot to put in our appetizer. Totally happens but wish the service was a little better. Still absolutely recommend this place!! Such a cute spot.

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  9. Gene

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it so much that we ate there two day in a row. Great food, great service. We’ll be back for sure!!!

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  10. Tricia

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always pleasant . Food is good . Atmosphere is good. Makes for a pleasant afternoon.

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FAQs

Small Barn Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 225-2820.

Small Barn Old Town is rated 4.5 stars by 1419 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Small Barn Old Town

28535 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Ruiz
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