Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Murrieta

A unique, beautiful experience! Difficult to reserve a table, as they tend to be extremely popular, and there's a good reason for that! The outdoor seating, even on a cold night, was warm and cozy. They offered seasonal apple cider, spiked or non-alcoholic, to keep guests warm. The atmosphere in the garden under beautiful lights is magical. The service was excellent, with the server approaching our table just enough times without being interruptive. The food was extremely fresh and delicious. I would have preferred one of the specials but felt it was overpriced. Expect to pay somewhere around $100 per guest, with a glass of wine and a shared dessert, although it could be a little less or a lot more, depending upon your selections. Worth it for a romantic, unique dining experience.

We booked this on the night of the Mission Inn Christmas lights festival kickoff. We were not disappointed. First of all, you get special access to the hotel, lobby and light show with a reservation. That alone saves tons of time and the burden of standing in long lines in the cold. Then there's the restaurant... What a beautiful example of early 19th Century California architecture and craftsmanship. All of the finishes from the molding and tile to the details in the Christmas decorations are beautiful. I felt like I was in a Bing Crosby movie - in Technicolor. Finally, the food and service are both 5 star! The buffet we enjoyed was curated with high quality, well made classics like shrimp cocktail, prime rib, salad bar and all the fixings. Beverages like lemonade and coffee were included. The service was friendly and very attentive. Just get here early for this festival. It took us almost an hour to get in and find parking, and the negotiate the crowds to get here from the lot. Crazy busy, but so, so worth it.

Great experience: server was welcoming and attentive; relaxed ambience with beautiful view; and generous portion of fish and chips, with well spiced fries!

Got reservations for seats at the bar. There is a tasting menu, as well as a separate bar menu, mostly small plates. Cocktails from menu are twists on classic cocktails, and they were truly extraordinary, as well as the off menu cocktails we ordered, and we've sampled some of the best. Food sampled at bar: Crudo, Tartare, Pain et Beurre, and Gougere. All were phenomenal. Service at bar was very attentive and knowledgable, they know what they're doing, and they do it well. Cool vibe and music playing from reel to reel player in bar. Very open, busy kitchen with frequent calls from cooks, "Oui, chef!" Great for foodies and cocktail nerds. Pricey, some may not appreciate the value.

Boho restaurant, I love the vibe! The food, service and ambiance are excellent!