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The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA

The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7
4.7
3727 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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.
  • Location
    35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,727 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Overall

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Food

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Service

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambience

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Value

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Restaurant at Ponte offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" atmosphere and "excellent" food. Guests enjoy the scenic vineyard views and attentive service. Signature dishes like the brussels sprouts starter and seafood pasta receive praise. While some diners note occasional service lapses, the overall experience is "wonderful" and highly recommended for special occasions.

3,727 Reviews

  1. Donna

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view was beautiful, food was excellent, and service was outstanding. We have been visiting Ponte Winery for about 18 years. Has always been our favorite winery.

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  2. Tracy

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Ponte restaurant has a lovely setting, reminds me of Tuscany! Service is very good! Food is tasty but not exceptional and definitely overpriced but the wine is good and the setting steals the show!

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  3. Shawna

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an absolute pleasure. Food is great. Ambiance is lovely. People are great. Wine is amazing. Just the best wine country experience in Temecula in my opinion. Love it.

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  4. Debra Jean

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Lovely waitress but we forgot her name.

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  5. JimA

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great atmosphere.

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  6. Scott

    VIP

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wine and food. Our Sommelier Andrea was fantastic.

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  7. Angie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bread with pesto dip was outstanding. Ordered my Caesar salad with dressing on the side, but came with dressing. Thankfully, it was not drenched in dressing. Prime rib was good, but nothing special. Excellent service.

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  8. elizabeth

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect ambiance amongst the view of the beautiful gardens. Food was tasty and service warm and efficient. Oh yes, a great glass of wine always adds to the overall pleasure!

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  9. John

    VIP

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The staff and service was great, but being stuck in a tent with no views really diminished the experience.

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  10. Paige

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been a member at Ponte for many years and we held out our wedding in the garden in 2006. The restaurant at Ponta never disappoints. The bread served before the meal with vinaigrette scallion dip is outstanding.

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FAQs

The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.7 stars by 3727 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 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for The Restaurant at Ponte

35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Anza
  • Neighbourhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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.
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