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The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA

The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7
4.7
3714 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
A photo of The Restaurant at Ponte restaurant

The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7
$31 to $50
Californian
Temecula

Make a reservation

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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 3,714 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Overall

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Food

  • 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.

3,714 Reviews
  1. Ravi

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Ambience, Service and Food......the best in Temecula!!

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  2. Tracy

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and accommodating for vegans. Nice ambiance.

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  3. James

    Denver

    636 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    636 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yes, among the very best outdoor dining experiences in the country. What it doesn't say is that is the ONLY dining option. Certainly great in daytime and evenings in warmer months but now, at night, the overhead heaters can't keep up for every diner at every table when the temperature is in the 40's. That's why they close relatively early I'm sure. But otherwise great friendly service, amazing (overused word but applicable here) bread service and each course was perfect. Value-for-money is quite good, especially for the region but next time I'll bring a parka.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Best gluten-free calamari...what a treat. My sparkling wine cocktail was outstanding as was the food. The atmosphere made me feel like I was on vacation. We will return again.

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  5. Robert

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always make it a point to have lunch at Ponte on every visit to Temecula. Great ambiance, wine is good, and the food is outstanding. Highly recommended-and I don't usually write reviews, but this was worth my time to spread the word.

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  6. Kathleen

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Nice atmosphere, great service and delicious food! All you could ask for!

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  7. Devon

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent as always! I got the bolognese and lived every bite.

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  8. Christina

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy eating at Ponte. Great food and service!

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  9. Marla

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I have dined here several times before and always had a wonderful experience; last night was a complete 180. I am a retired chef and appreciate a fine meal, which is what this establishment used to provide. Clearly, something drastic has changed. There were 6 in our party and we were celebrating my birthday. Two people ordered sodas and one ordered a beer. They were brought to the table in the cans and just placed on the table next to an empty glass that was brought with them. The server didn't pour the beverage into the glass. They just sat it down on the table and left. The food came and I was shocked. NOTHING was nicely plated. All of the dishes were just plopped on the plates; no garnish, no artistry, just a mess. I ordered the salmon with the crispy skin. When plating this type of item, it is supposed to be done with the crispy skin on top and the sauce underneath. Mine was crispy skin down with sauce over the top. The sauce was ok but nothing special. The salmon was overcooked and dry. The couscous that was with it was just a mess. I adore Kalamata olives but there were way too many in the couscous, which only increases the plate cost, and the spinach that was mixed in was undercooked. Two people in our group ordered the steak and shrimp. This dish was also an uninspired mess. There was a whole plat full of potatoes with a few veggies mixed in and the Skewers of steak and shrimp were just placed on top. The Skewers were so burnt that they were disintegrating - clearly, they had not been soaked in water prior to use, which helps minimize this problem. The steak was nicely marinated but two of the pieces were so tough that they were inedible. Another member of our parry ordered the prime rib special. She said it was OK and generous, but again, no garnish and the creamed horseradish tasted like they forgot the horseradish entirely. The server was pleasant but never asked if anyone wanted another beverage. None of it was worth the $$$.

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  10. Carriann

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ponte never disappoints! Food is delicious and views are beautiful! Wine is also amazing! ❤️

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FAQs

The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.7 stars by 3714 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Restaurant at Ponte restaurant

The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7
$31 to $50
Californian
Temecula

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
  • 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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