Best Lunch Restaurants in Temecula

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1. Trattoria Toscana - Temecula

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Temecula

Booked 2 times today

Trattoria Toscana in Temecula, California serves up an authentic Italian experience. High-quality food and wine are important to the people who work there, and you can be sure to find excellent service. Chef Pietro selects local organic ingredients to create daily specials, as well as importing ingredients from Italy to ensure authenticity. All our pasta is made fresh, in-house - Gnocchi, Linguine, Pappardelle, Rigatoni, Bucatini, Spaghetti and more!The décor is charming with a full dining room, full bar, and outdoor garden patio with a wood oven for authentic Italian wood fired pizza. Trattoria Toscana serves lunch on Sat and Sun and dinner (Wed-Mon), as well as hosting events. private parties and catering. Live music every Sat evening. Check our calendar at TTItalian.com for even more events!

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2. Red Lobster - Temecula

4.4

Awesome(80)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Temecula

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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3. Bolero Restaurante

4.7

Exceptional(1047)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Temecula

Booked 70 times today

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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4. Benihana - Temecula, CA

3.9

Excellent(735)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Temecula

Booked 52 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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5. Bluewater Grill- Temecula

4.5

Awesome(860)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Temecula

Booked 17 times today

Centrally located in the heart of wine country, it's easy to get hooked on local wines. We feature an extensive local wine list in addition to a hyper local menu. We believe that fin-tastic hospitality is all about authentic relationships. Whether that’s you catching up with friends and loved ones over a meal or the connections made between our team and our loyal guests. It speaks to the collaborations we’ve created with longstanding partnerships with local fishermen, wineries and suppliers and the lifelong friendships that are made with the people that work to make Bluewater so great. These connections are the culture and life behind our restaurants that make us a family. Voted Best Seafood by Inland Empire in the heart of Temecula wine country, come in and get hooked on the fresh sustainable seafood.

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6. The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

4.7

Exceptional(1757)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Temecula

Booked 37 times today

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

7. Miramonte Winery

4.7

Exceptional(765)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Temecula

Booked 11 times today

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

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8. Small Barn Old Town

4.5

Awesome(1356)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Temecula

Booked 17 times today

Small Barn is an exciting part of the Temecula restaurant landscape offering a casual but elevated dining experience in the form of a modern bistro. The menu is inspired by classic preparations found on bistro menus around the globe while showcasing the bounty of ingredients produced in the region. The restaurant atmosphere is crafted to be a welcoming gathering place that is beautifully designed and relaxed, but with a vibrant energy that encourages socializing and discovery.On the site of the historic Knott Family Homestead, Small Barn has brought new life to a landmark building from the early 1900s. Great care has gone into preserving the structure and with it the legacy of a prominent Temecula family that was among the area’s first settlers. Small Barn has maintained the original residential scale and offers extensive outdoor seating including the large wrap-around porch, covered patio and fireside lounge seating.

9. Gourmet Italia

4.6

Exceptional(1542)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Temecula

Booked 13 times today

At Gourmet Italia, experience Italy without ever leaving Temecula. Restauranteur, Alessandro (Alex) Prestifilippo moved to the states from Sicily in 1996. He takes much pride in our attentive, friendly staff, knowing they’ll provide the exceptional “Sicilian” experience Alex prides himself in. The menu and wine selection is vast and reasonable and the special dishes vary from Seafood Pescatore, Halibut, Salmon, Filet, Osso bucco, Lamb Shank, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Lobster Ravioli and much more! Visit the website for more about the restaurant, Alex, the menu and specials.

10. Cork Fire Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1784)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Temecula

Booked 22 times today

Rustic, yet refined, Cork Fire Kitchen features inventive menus made for sharing, which highlight the daily bounty from our favorite local farms. Join us for a casual brunch with friends or a romantic night out with a spectacular view of our golf course. Enjoy the very best local edibles, foraged fresh and organic whenever possible.

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Lee
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
This newer location has come a long way since it opened. The staff was super. Even the chefs (ours was awesome) have become more comfortable with their work and are as entertaining as they were skilled. The servers were super attentive yet not obnoxious (their timing was great). The food was prepared perfectly. Since my first time visiting this location, I would say that it has come into its own and is now a great destination.
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Benihana - Temecula, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Temecula
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3.9
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Laura
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service was top notch. Our server was GREAT. You could feel the genuine care and superior attention to detail. Appreciated the occasional table touches from other staff as well. Food came out quick and was delicious! We will definitely be back!
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Bluewater Grill- TemeculaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Temecula
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4.5
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Jennifervip
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a great time at Bolero. We had a great server Adrian who was very knowledgeable, kind, and on point, which made our experience greater. Wine selection was enjoyable to accompany food. Food was great in size as well so we were very full after. Ambience was also great viewing the vineyard with European vibe. We will definitely come back.
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Bolero RestaurantePrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Temecula
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4.7
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Jean
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 28, 2024
Delicious salmon and pasta. The limoncello dessert was amazing. Will definitely return.
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Trattoria Toscana - TemeculaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Temecula
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4.3
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Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2023
Good food. Great service.
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Red Lobster - TemeculaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Temecula
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4.4

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Trattoria Toscana - Temecula

2. Red Lobster - Temecula

3. Bolero Restaurante

4. Benihana - Temecula, CA

5. Bluewater Grill- Temecula

6. The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

7. Miramonte Winery

8. Small Barn Old Town

9. Gourmet Italia

10. Cork Fire Kitchen

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