Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Temecula / Wine County

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (325)

$31 to $50

Italian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante!
Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante is the oldest family-owned restaurant in the Murrieta and Temecula area. Named BEST OF SOUTHLAND: ITALIAN RESTAURANT by LA TIMES 2022. The food is based on authentic family recipes brought by the owner's parents when they emigrated from Calabria, Italy in 1954, which led to them to following their passion and opening their first restaurant in 1963 in Anaheim, CA. Everything on the menu is homemade, from the sausage, ravioli and lasagna, to the crepes used to make their manicotti and cannelloni, ricotta gnocchi and over 50 traditional entrees from pasta, veal (vitello), chicken (pollo), seafood (pesce), antipasto, minestrone and other specialty dishes prepared by our experienced chefs.
Whether you are new to the area or your friends and family want to enjoy the best Italian dining experience, come enjoy our live entertainment and family atmosphere.

Top review

Linda

Dined 2 days ago

We had not been to Anthony's in several months due to difficulty with noise level during our last dining experience. We are so glad we went last night. Everything about the experience was positive, including the level of noise. While the restaurant was mostly full throughout our time there, we had no difficulty talking at a normal level with each other and hearing everything our server said. The atmosphere, as always, was muted lighting and romantic. The food was great. We started with escargots then on to wedge salads (nice variation on what is typically a predictable salad) then pastas - gnocchi for me, lasagna for my husband. Paired escargots with bubbly then nice wine with dinner. What truly made our evening was our outstanding server, Taylor. She had the best personality, good sense of humor but always professional, and made excellent recommendations. Can't wait to go back!

Miramonte Winery

4.8

4.8 (775)

$31 to $50

Californian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Miramonte is one of Southern California's most beautiful, dynamic and forward-thinking wineries. Our award-winning wines are elegant, harmonious and trendsetting. Our popular Bistro features delicious, innovative soulful fare prepared fresh every day. And our gorgeous outdoor verandas are a benchmark experience in wine country. We invite you to join us, and see what all the excitement is about!

SEATING:
2 hour maximum

MIRAMONTE RESERVATION POLICY:
For restaurant reservations, we offer a 15-minute grace period.

Top review

Connie

Dined 6 days ago

always wonderful service and good food . Have been a member for years !

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The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7

4.7 (3742)

$31 to $50

Californian

Temecula

About the restaurant

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.

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JoDee

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing atmosphere, service, and food! One of our favorite restaurants!

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The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

4.7

4.7 (1799)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Temecula

About the restaurant

The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon is located in the heart of Old Town Temecula and brings a new standard to local casual fine dining. Expansive views from our third floor veranda and elegant turn of the century setting offers an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Our Classic Steak and Seafood menu features only the highest quality aged Midwestern corn-fed beef along with many other sumptuous selections. We offer an impressive wine list featuring vintages from many local wineries and from the finest regions of the world. Our bar features Premium Spirits, Draft Beer, Fine Wine and mouthwatering appetizers. Enjoy live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights. Join us for a casually sophisticated Brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Closed on Mondays. Always a romantic Dinner and truly distinctive dining experience! Parties over 4 are considered large parties please call to check availability & please do not double book. 2 hour table limit on all reservations

Top review

Adam

Dined 4 days ago

The Cowboy is fantastic. Our service was terrific and the food better than ever. Steak perfectly cooked at medium rare…juicy and delicious! The artichoke appetizer is ridiculously good and the wedge salad traditionally fresh, crunchy, blue cheesy great!

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Filet Mignon Stroganoff

Popular dish

Steak & Fries

Guadalajara Mexican Grill

4.7

4.7 (46)

$30 and under

Mexican

Temecula

About the restaurant

OUR STORY:
Founded in 1986 the Solano family opened Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant in Lake Elsinore, California. Eleven years later in 1997, we opened our second location Guadalajara Mexican Grill and Cantina in Temecula, California. At Guadalajara’s, we take real pride in providing the freshest ingredients to ensure high-quality Mexican food. We pride ourselves in having generous portions, a festive environment, and the best margaritas in town!

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DeniseVIP

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Always a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner experience for the whole family!!! This is our tradition....

Bolero Restaurante

4.7

4.7 (1118)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Temecula

About the restaurant

Bolero Restaurante will take you on a culinary journey throughout the country of Spain—from the humble farm-to-table cuisines of Asturia, to the majesty of modern interpretations coming from San Sebastian or Barcelona. Our menu celebrates the centuries-old tradition of dining and drinking together in Tapas style. Whether it is seafood, steak, roasted vegetables, olives, or the finest cheeses and charcuteries in Europe, the meal is shared by all. We invite you to embark on this exciting experience with us and welcome you to Bolero!

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Hector

Dined 3 days ago

The brunch buffet and service were excellent. After brunch, I walked around Europa Village—what fantastic scenery! I highly recommend attending their brunch buffet on the weekends.

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Black Angus Steakhouse - Temecula

4.7

4.7 (1731)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Temecula

About the restaurant

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com

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Justine

Dined 3 days ago

Pleasantly surprised with the food at Black Angus. Food was cooked well and tasted great. Lots of “side”kicks to choose from. Carmel was friendly and attentive. Meal was reasonably priced.

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4.6

4.6 (524)

$31 to $50

American

Temecula

About the restaurant

Taking flight November 2018. We are a group of creatives, students, parents, sons and daughters of all things FINCH. Come on a tasting journey of dishes with influences from around the world. No Passport Required.

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Lina

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Went for Brunch, wide selection of food and drinks.

Pinnacle Restaurant - Falkner Winery

4.8

4.8 (1285)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Temecula

About the restaurant

WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS!!
We would like to welcome you to the Pinnacle Restaurant!
Come enjoy a delicious lunch and amazing views.

Located in beautiful Temecula Valley Wine Country, The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery offers breathtaking panoramic views from its hilltop setting. Dine indoors in their glass enclosed dining room overlooking the vineyard. Experience the great American-Mediterranean Style cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Ever Fuentes and the high-quality, award-winning Falkner wines.

NOTE: If you need to make a reservation for a party larger than 6 people, please call the restaurant at 951-676-8231 Option 4.

Top review

Brian

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

Fantastic staff, Christa was amazing. Dog friendly and delicious food

Distillery at Oak Mountain

4.6

4.6 (96)

$31 to $50

Winery

Temecula

About the restaurant

At Oak Mountain Winery, tucked away from the De Portola Wine Trails, is where you'll find the 36522 Distillery. The undiscovered jewel of Temecula, California, is our Distillery. You can either celebrate a milestone or escape from everyday life here, but either way, you'll get a refined, traditional experience.

To create the finest spirits, our mixologists look for outstanding ingredients, combine traditional methods, and handcraft everything from scratch.

Whiskey, Rum, Bourbon, Agave, and Gin are among the featured selections.

Reservations are advised as we soon fill up with other cocktail enthusiasts. No pets are allowed; this is a bar for adults 21 and older.

Top review

Jeremiah

Dined 3 days ago

Very nice place, I ended up being late but they were understanding and worked with me.

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