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Rancho Capistrano Winery, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Rancho Capistrano Winery

4.6
4.6
110 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike.

The winery offers over 40 different house made wines created from from some of the worlds finest wine growing regions.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 13 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Winery, Californian

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (949) 481-6682

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Book your next special event with Rancho Capistrano Winery. We host rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays and much more! Email our Events Manager Michele Sutherland for more information. Events@ranchocapwinery.com

  • Neighbourhood

    San Juan Capistrano

  • Cross Street

    Camino Capistrano and Verdugo St

  • Parking Details

    Plenty of parking behind the restaurant or in the parking structure across the street.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a fantastic brunch place to celebrate a girls day out/bday. :)
  2. KynalH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    So sad that they have taken away the regular pizzas, but the flatbreads were more than sufficient. The new wine lineup is awesome, ready for summer (I’m biased to the Marissa for white wines!). As always, the staff was dog friendly, accommodating, and bomb with the service……see you next week!
  3. ThuyM

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Chill vibe with a great outdoor space. My group went on a Sunday so there was a live singer which added to the nice ambiance. Unfortunately, our first server was not very "chill". It was our first time there, so we didn't know much about the wines. When asked about the wine options, she kept looking at her watch. Then finally interrupted me to let me know that she's no longer my waitress. She will pass on my requests. I felt like I was wasting her time! Regardless, the 2nd server was better; although, she also seemed like she wasn't all that excited to be there. This def left a bad taste in my mouth. There are so many cute, quaint wine tasting places there; they might need to train their servers to not make their guests feel unwelcomed.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    During the years my husband and I come to see our friends, John Hopkins and Ed Mosqueda, play their music. Last night was their last evening at your venue. We were celebrating, with many friends, their goodbye. Food (with a smaller menu) and wine was excellent as usual. We love the outdoor ambience. We look forward to more evenings during the summer.
  5. SylviaF

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent brunch! We enjoyed the Fig Bruschetta, Huevos Rancheros, Avocado toast, the French toast and a Reuben sandwich. Everything was absolutely delicious. Great live music. Dog friendly!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely night on the patio. The food was delicious and generous size servings. We enjoyed the live music too. I look forward to returning for a flight of wine, only served at the bar.
  7. JimB

    Yosemite

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great sprout starter. Hombre wine coupled with lamb was excellent
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Very nice and relaxing place to enjoy mimosas. It was a great time for brunch.
  9. ElaineB

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, had the salmon plate, and also a wonderful pasta in a lemon wine sauce with chicken, was absolutely delicious … lived the entertainment, very coil, mellow crowd
  10. SylviaF

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and wine were excellent. Had the Brussels sprouts, truffle flat bread and chopped salad. Beautiful patio.
  11. monicaa

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, ambiance an service was wonderful We ordered steak Benedict, avocado toast and the French toast, all delicious
  12. LauraM

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Met my friend for a birthday lunch. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The weather was cold and rainy, yet we were informed they do not seat indoors without a membership. We rushed through lunch because the rain was blowing and getting us wet inter patio, which was such a bummer because I don’t see this friend often.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was good and service was very good. Prices are a little higher than normal, but in line with a winery.
  14. Losxp

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, greater location and so much to do around this area. Great time and experience overall. Highly recommend. 100/10
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Really good music.the wait staff were very good and they cleaned up the course’s quickly
  16. GiselleB

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Our server acted like we were unannounced guests who showed up for dinner at his house in the middle of the night. Very unprofessional and all but asked us to leave as we were finishing up (there was still an hour before closing and he was drinking wine at another table with a woman.) After dinner everyone was finishing up their wine chatting, and they went so far as to move all of our belongings off of the table to clean under it while we were sitting there. They even took our full water cups away and swept around our feet. It was honestly comical at one point. There was still another lively group chatting and drinking inside, so I’m not sure why the rush. Very uncomfortable experience!
  17. drsteve

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Super cool patio with live music from the place next door. Very average food and expensive for what you get. Sorry but $27 for a Hamburger is silly. Server was friendly but for bread with one of the cheese apps but not available. asked for Burger spread or mustard with the Hamburgers and not available. ???? Go for the place and bring a full wallet.
  18. TSpampinato

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m a member and usually go to Ladera or SJC locations. Last night there were 5 of us that enjoyed each others company, good food & good wine. The part that made it 10x better was our server Casey! If you ever get the privilege of having him serve you you’ll be blessed, he’s a kind sweet soul of a person & very attentive but not annoying. THANK YOU CASEY FOR MAKING OUR NIGHT!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  19. ChelseaS

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently great food and service! Truly enjoyed the atmosphere and relaxing brunch with coworkers. Has become one of my favorite places to meet friends and family around SJC.
  20. MelissaJ

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great wine, loved my pizza and dessert! Friendly service and comfortable atmosphere. I’ll definitely return.
  21. davidm

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside. It was cold, but they cranked up the heat lamps so it was fine. We had the sous vide bone-in short rib which was spectacular! Buttery soft served with garnish mashed and roasted carrots. Didn’t have room for dessert! Wine selection is OK, but they will let you try any of the ones available by the glass.
  22. LindseyO

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a friends birthday brunch and we loved the live music, food was amazing, and our service was great. Would love to go back (especially for the brunch). Highly recommend the French toast
  23. carrieE

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful patio that has heat lamps. Great portion sizes and the prices are realistic for the food. Very much enjoyed the ambiance
  24. Luv2dine

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    So sorry to have to say…. Huge disappointment! Our waiter was not attentive at all! We never got an ice tea refill One salad came out wrong. We waited for them to remake - that took forever. The rest of the party had finished eating when the salad showed up. Very slow kitchen. We asked for a heater 4 times. Also, for a winery the live entertainment was not in sync with the vibe a very twangy sounding country singer. Sorry We will not be back!!
  25. carkle

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    John was a very attentive waiter with good humor.
  26. Shaakh

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a Friday night with excellent service and live music!
  27. rickh

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    though our service was prompt we had the feeling our server was just going through the motions. Mostly good service.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an excellent experience here! The veggie lasagna was amazing and the New York strip was perfectly prepared. There was also live music, but the volume level was still easy enough to have a conversation, which I very much appreciate!
  29. GracyL

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I love this restaurant. Some servers need to keep up with the services , hostess usually want to have you dine inside. I personally don’t care for it. Food is great.
  30. PaulaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I will definitely recommend it, we had a lovely time, and will be coming back soon!
  31. KarenG

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a play date with one of our dear dog friends. Thank you for being so unquestionably dog friendly! It’s our new favorite spot!
  32. CharlesD

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    family friendly, room for strollers. food was ok, menu a bit strange for a wine restaurant.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Very loud with musicians playing. Challenging to have a conversation.
  34. DianeG

    Orange County

    49 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    I would recommend this place for the ambiance and outdoor availability. Music on the patio is mellow and folksy enough to talk and enjoy the company you are with. The wait staff is quite young and (seemingly) inexperienced. My two dining partners were drinking different beers. When one of them asked for a refill of his Lager he was brought the IPA our other guest was drinking. One sip let him know he was served the wrong beer (the color was even off as he still has some beer left in his previous glass). He told the waiter and asked for a replacement. The waiter (again) brought an IPA. He gave up and when we left I could see the beer was untouched. I realize this is a wine venue but the staff should be made aware of all the beverages and their difference. The wines are not the best at all but the patio is the draw.
  35. ShenD

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fathers Day
  36. staceyg

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2019

    overall2food1service1ambience5
    I think the brunch menu was very overpriced. All four of us did no like our food and the service was not good. Very disappointed since this was Fathers day.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Love the winery but was disappointed in the steak salad. I explained to the waitress that if they could absolutely do the steak well done I would try that salad - otherwise I would be happy with something else. She said there was no problem doing the steak well done. It came medium rare - I couldn't eat it. They took the salad off the bill but I didn't want to pay less - I wanted to be able to eat the whole salad. I'll go back - first time I have had a problem there. It's a great place.
  38. Local

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Looking forward to going again soon!
  39. Dudster

    Vancouver

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The venue has great ambiance and good service. I did get a glass of wine that seemed to be from the previous day's bottle. I went ahead and drank it, but switched to a different wine at the next round. Had beef stroganoff which was really good. My wife had the soup of the day and a salad which was good. There was love music which was very nice. Overall a good experience.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and wine are outstanding

FAQs

Rancho Capistrano Winery is rated 4.6 stars by 110 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 13 times today
Google Map for Rancho Capistrano Winery

26755 Verdugo, St. #100, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Camino Capistrano and Verdugo St

  • Neighbourhood

    San Juan Capistrano

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Winery, Californian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Plenty of parking behind the restaurant or in the parking structure across the street.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (949) 481-6682

  • Private party facilities

    Book your next special event with Rancho Capistrano Winery. We host rehearsal dinners, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays and much more! Email our Events Manager Michele Sutherland for more information. Events@ranchocapwinery.com

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