Small Barn Old Town

4.5

1413 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 13 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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Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(951) 225-2820
Website
http://www.smallbarn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Patrick Ruiz

Location
28535 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590
Neighbourhood
Temecula
Cross Street
Old Town Front St. and Fifth St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,413 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Temecula / Wine County
Best Ambience
Temecula / Wine County
Innovative
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 offers "great food and fantastic service" in a charming setting with both indoor and outdoor dining options. Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes, especially the unique appetizers and "amazing" tomahawk steak. The "ambiance is excellent," making it a perfect spot for a memorable dining experience.

1,413 Reviews

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Jennifer
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined today
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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Andrew
VIP
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Jordan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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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Gene
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Tricia
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Lily
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very tasty food. Great service, and such a convenient and cute location.
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Chase
Atlanta
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great overall experience! Definitely recommend. Will come back.
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Arturo
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went recently to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday! Everythjng was outstanding and delicious from the cocktails to the service and food! We started with the ahi tuna and shared the tomahawk steak! They also gave us some warm cookies with some fruit and cream! We will definitely return!
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Nan
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very Slow service .The server forgot to bring out the dressing and our meal was done. Fries were soggy and cold although they got new ones after requesting.
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Alexis
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such great service and a nice menu. The food was very good. We love the patio seating.
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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 1413 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

10:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

28535 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Old Town Front St. and Fifth St.
Neighbourhood
Temecula
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Patrick Ruiz
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.smallbarn.com/
Phone number
(951) 225-2820

Small Barn Old Town

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 1,413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Small Barn Old Town offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Small Barn Old Town restaurant rated?

Is Small Barn Old Town currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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