Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery

4.4

1772 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Great for fine wines
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Café Champagne at Thornton Winery is a "want to do" for every visitor to the Temecula Valley. Since 1988, from growing herbs to cutting home-grown flowers, every effort has been made to offer the perfect combination of French Country Elegance and Gold Medal-winning Contemporary Cuisine.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(951) 699-0099
Website
http://www.thorntonwine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ritchie Adelan
Private party facilities
Private Function Space CapacitiesWhether you're planning a business lunch for 10 or a reception for 400, we've got the perfect space to fit your needs.Fountain Terrace CourtyardEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 400 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 300 person maximum(outdoor venue)Vineyard View RoomEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 70 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 50 person maxiumumWinery Production RoomEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 100 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 80 person maximum(availability based on wine production schedule)Champagne LoungeEvent Guest Count Minimum of 20*Seated Meal Function - 30 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 20 person maximum

Location
32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
Neighborhood
Temecula
Cross street
Butterfield Stage
Parking details
Paved parking lot
Entertainment
We have live bands every Friday night starting in March. We also have large concerts from artists like Melissa Etheridge and Kenny G. Please call for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Brie en Croute$28.00
Warm honey butter sauce, fresh fruit, candied walnuts, golden raisins, dried cranberries. Suggested Pairing: Reserve Chardonnay, Brut Reserve, Barbera
Calamari$30.00
Arrabiata sauce, cream garlic lemon aioli, pickled fresno chili, lemon on the side. Suggested Pairing: Brut, Brut Reserve, Pinot Grigio
House-Made Soup
seasonal ingredients
- Cup$11.00
- Bowl$14.00
Warm Baguette$10.00
Cheese Platter*$33.00
Chef's selection of cheeses & charcuturie , seasonal fruit compote, seasonal fruit, olives , crackers, house trail mix, cornichons. Suggested Pairing: Brut, Vermentino, Barbera
Caesar*$22.00
Romaine, parmesan, caesar dressing, house-made croutons. Suggested Pairing: Pinot Grigio, Albarino, Reserve Chardonnay
Café Champagne*$27.00
Mixed greens, candied pecans, gorgonzola, heirloom tomatoes, golden raisins, dried cherries.Thornton champagne vinaigrette. Suggested Pairing: Pinot Grigio, Albarino, Reserve Chardonnay
Wild Mushroom Crostini (4)$22.00
pesto, caramalized onions, mushroom spread, tomato, mushroom confit. Suggested Pairing: Brut Reserve Natural, Reserve Chardonnay, Merlot
Pan Seared Scallops$30.00
polenta cake, roasted corn relish, micro greens, beurre blanc sauce. Suggested Pairing:NV Brut, Brut Reserve, Pinot Grigio
Goat Cheese
house made goat cheese, paprika, herbs, marinated mixed olives, toasted french bread
Brussels Sprouts$25.00
crispy brussels sprouts, bacon, roasted apples, apple agave glaze

Entrees

Fish and Chips$32.00
Beer battered northern cod, lemon, malt vinegar, tartar sauce, battered fries, olive oil. Suggested Pairing: Brut, Brut Natural, Chardonnay
Caprese Flatbread$27.00
Pesto, fresh mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, micro basil, balsamic glaze. Suggested Pairing: Grenache Rosé, Barbera, Sangiovese
Bechamel Flatbread$29.00
Bechamel sauce, fresh mozzarella, pear, micro basil, chicken or prosciutto. Suggested Pairing: Vermentino, Blanc de Noirs, Cuvee de Frontignan
Braised Short Rib$43.00
Garlic mashed potato, asparagus, carrots, black garlic demi sauce. Suggested Pairing: Thorny Coat Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah/Syrah
Pan Seared Salmon$38.00
Garlic mashed potato, asparagus, carrots, beurre blanc sauce. Suggested Pairing: Blanc de Noirs, Grenache Rosé, Barbera
Pesto Primavera$30.00
Pesto cream sauce, vegetable medley, wild mushrooms, parmesan cheese, fettuccine pasta. Suggested Pairing: Grenache Rosé, Vermentino, Sangiovese
Margherita Flatbread $29.00
house-made tomato sauce, roasted heirloom tomatoes, provolone and mozzarella blend; add pepperoni or sausage. Suggested Pairing: Grenache Rose, Barbera, Sangiovese
Filet Mignon(8oz)$59.00
garlic mashed potato, roasted asparagus, carrots,red wine sauce. Suggested Pairing: Thorny's Coat Red, Cabernet Sauvingon, Petite Sirah/Syrah
Lobster Ravioli$42.00
garlic sauce,capers,baby heirloom tomatoes, jumbo shrimp.Suggested Pairing:Reserve Chardonnay, Grenache Rose, Vermentino
Half Roasted Chicken$45.00
herb roasted chicken, cauliflower puree, roasted seasonal vegetables

Sandwiches

choice of french fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries

Bacon Cheeseburger*$29.00
Premium blend patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, white cheddar, hickory smoked bacon, herb aioli, toasted brioche. Suggested Pairing: Cab Sauvignon, P.Sirah/Syrah, Petite Sirah
Roasted Turkey Sandwich$26.00
Hickory smoked bacon, sliced turkey, havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, herb aioli, croissant.. Suggested Pairing: Chardonnay, Grenache Rosé, Blanc de Noirs
Turkey Wrap$26.00
Sliced turkey, havarti cheese, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, avocado,bacon, flour tortila. Suggested Pairing: Reserve Chardonnay, Grenache Rosé, Vermentino
Vegan Burger$25.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, vegan cheese, avocado basil sauce, vegan bun. Suggested Pairing: Sangiovese, Vermentino, Brut Rose
Beef Dip$26.00
6'' baguette, mushrooms,caramelized onions, provolone cheese, herb aoili, served with au jus and house made chips
Chicken Sandwich$26.00
grilled or fried chicken breast, lettuce, pickles, red onions, tomato, brioche bun. pesto sauce or russian dressing

Dessert

Suggested Pairing: Cuvee de Frontignan, Sweet Angels Waltz, Muscat Canelli, Sweet Chardonnay

Creme Brulee$14.00
Chef's Choice
Pecan Turtle Cheesecake$14.00
Pecans, caramel, fudge, graham cracker crust
Death By Chocolate Cake$14.00
Chocolate sponge cake, dark chocolate ganache, chocolate sauce, berry coulis
Bread Pudding$14.00
Chefs Choice; brioche, vanilla ice cream
Flourless Cake$14.00
Chocolate Mousse, Flourless Chocolate Sponge, Dark Chocoloate Ganache

What 1,772 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Great for fine wines
Temecula / Wine County
Best Service
Temecula / Wine County
Great for brunch
Temecula / Wine County
Hot spot
Temecula / Wine County
Great for fine wines
Temecula / Wine County
Great for outdoor dining
Temecula / Wine County
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Champagne Restaurant at Thornton Winery offers a delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and "phenomenal" food, including salmon, filet mignon, and lobster ravioli. With beautiful views and attentive staff, this venue is perfect for memorable occasions. While some find prices high, the ambiance and quality make it worthwhile.

1,772 Reviews

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Kaitlyn
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
From the starters to the desert, it took nearly 2 hours to be served. When our main course came out, it was cold and like it had been sitting. The food was also bland. The server was wonderful though, she kept a great smile, checked on us. I think the desert and server were the only good parts.
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Donna
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect way to spend an easy relaxing Thanksgiving.
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MATT
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had reservations and arrived a little early for the Thanksgiving meal. Food was excellent. Staffing or food prep was off. We waited a long time to get our appetizer
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Michael
Orange County
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I realize serving Thanksgiving dinner can be a challenge. We've enjoyed very good food in the past at Thornton. Overall, the service this time was slow, although our server kept apologizing saying they were slammed. As for the food, three out of the four in our party had the turkey. I liked mine, my wife thought hers was just okay, and her sister insisted she didn't get the extent of white meat like we did. My brother-in-law had the prime rib and he seemed to enjoy it. As for the sides that came with the turkey, the stuffing and potatoes were good, but the green beans were not cooked through. It would have been nice to have had some rolls with dinner, especially for the price we were paying. I think we all pretty much liked our desserts although it took a while to finally get all of the desserts severed to our party of four. Will stand by my rating of 3 stars for food and 2 stars for service. That said, I look forward to attending Thorton's summer jazz concerts - will eat somewhere else beforehand.
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Emilia
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, service was good but very slow, lock of employees for the amount of people! Overall good.
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Beverly
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Thanksgiving turkey dinner selection was unremarkable especially for the price. The carrots and green beans were undercooked. Salad and desserts were very good.
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Cera
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was great! Forgot his name, but he made an error on the check and it was to our advantage. We thought he was going to correct it, giving us the higher bill but he honored the discounted bill. Thank you! We tipped him accordingly. Definitely will be back.
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Emily
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a lovely quaint location, amazing service, and absolutely incredible food. All 6 of us loved what we ordered. The wine flights were great as well. Highly highly recommend for a location not too deep into wine country.
Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton WineryResponded on November 19, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback we are happy to hear that you had an amazing experience, hope you visit us soon.
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Michael
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Saturday dinner. Great view. Great good. Amazing service! Will definitely come back next time we visit Temecula.
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Julie
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a wonderful birthday experience with my family thanks to the amazing service by our waitress and the lovely food and wine. Thank you for making it special!
Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton WineryResponded on November 19, 2024
we are happy to hear that we take pride in our customer service and want to ensure every guest has a memorable time
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FAQs

Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 699-0099.

Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery is rated 4.4 stars by 1772 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery

32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Butterfield Stage
Neighborhood
Temecula
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paved parking lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ritchie Adelan
Entertainment
We have live bands every Friday night starting in March. We also have large concerts from artists like Melissa Etheridge and Kenny G. Please call for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thorntonwine.com/
Phone number
(951) 699-0099
Private party facilities
Private Function Space CapacitiesWhether you're planning a business lunch for 10 or a reception for 400, we've got the perfect space to fit your needs.Fountain Terrace CourtyardEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 400 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 300 person maximum(outdoor venue)Vineyard View RoomEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 70 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 50 person maxiumumWinery Production RoomEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 100 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 80 person maximum(availability based on wine production schedule)Champagne LoungeEvent Guest Count Minimum of 20*Seated Meal Function - 30 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 20 person maximum

Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Ravioli

Vegan Burger

Fruit Bowl

Appetizers & Salads

Brie en Croute$28.00

Calamari$30.00

House-Made Soup

Warm Baguette$10.00

Cheese Platter*$33.00

Caesar*$22.00

Café Champagne*$27.00

Wild Mushroom Crostini (4)$22.00

Pan Seared Scallops$30.00

Goat Cheese

Brussels Sprouts$25.00

Entrees

Fish and Chips$32.00

Caprese Flatbread$27.00

Bechamel Flatbread$29.00

Braised Short Rib$43.00

Pan Seared Salmon$38.00

Pesto Primavera$30.00

Margherita Flatbread $29.00

Filet Mignon(8oz)$59.00

Lobster Ravioli$42.00

Half Roasted Chicken$45.00

Sandwiches

Bacon Cheeseburger*$29.00

Roasted Turkey Sandwich$26.00

Turkey Wrap$26.00

Vegan Burger$25.00

Beef Dip$26.00

Chicken Sandwich$26.00

Dessert

Creme Brulee$14.00

Pecan Turtle Cheesecake$14.00

Death By Chocolate Cake$14.00

Bread Pudding$14.00

Flourless Cake$14.00

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