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Small Barn Old Town, Temecula, CA

Small Barn Old Town

4.5
4.5
1390 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (951) 225-2820
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Patrick Ruiz
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Cross street
    Old Town Front St. and Fifth St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambiance

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for brunch

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Innovative

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Healthy

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Small Barn Old Town offers a charming dining experience with a beautiful ambiance and delicious, creatively presented dishes. Guests praise the "lovely service," "great food," and "fantastic atmosphere." The restaurant is known for its inventive menu and "heavenly" burgers, making it a favorite spot for special occasions and memorable dining experiences in Temecula.

1,391 Reviews
  1. Jess

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hannah H was our server and she was excellent. She was very nice and easy to talk to. All of our food was delicious and came out quick as well. It was a great dining experience over all. Thank you!

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  2. Victor

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paris was the best homie and bartender anyone can have; on your first visit especially.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend this place, good food, amazing service.

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  4. Angela

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    No sugar service was slow and food was off this day. I normally love small barn the wait staff and kitchen staff were arguing inside

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  5. Leah

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service, the burger is absolutely heavenly 11/10 recommend!

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  6. Angus

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and very nice / enjoyable food with lots of flavour

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  7. Var

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would be great if business owner would file complaint with the Temecula Sheriff’s office to monitor extremely noisy motor cyclist to refrain from revving up their motor cycles when driving through old town! It is extremely annoying and health hazard to those who are dining outdoors in old town!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Sylvia

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Chose this place because they had several gluten free options to choose from. Try the corn brûlée which was so good! and thank you to my waiter who gave me this birthday dessert. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.

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  9. Alison

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Whilst the food was great, the service offered was poor, specifically the logistics of the evening. We booked for NYE for 8.30 expecting to see in the NY at the old Barn however on arrival we were told that the restaurant closed at 9pm this dictated the rest of the evening, we had our main meal before we had finished our starter, we were rushed throughout the meal and told repeatedly when we needed to get our last drink and when closing was. The waiter was excellent and apologetic about the rushing. I question management decision making for this evening and how it impacted diners?

    1 person found this helpful

  10. jim

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had another great dinner at Small Barn. I would have given a 5 star rating but our service was disappointing. Personality was lacking. Felt rushed to place our entire order. Always had to flag server for utensils and additional drinks (did not offer if we wanted more drinks or even dessert). When we were done with our meal, server was in a hurry to run our card on the machine and say goodbye. Not even a thank you for dining with us. Left the card machine on our table and bolted to another table. Servers need to be trained as they represent the business especially if you are paying $$$$ the expectation is high. The food and drinks are always great here, the service was just not up to par this time around. Will we back? Perhaps especially if they offer a new menu.

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FAQs

Small Barn Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 225-2820.

Small Barn Old Town is rated 4.5 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Small Barn Old Town

28535 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Town Front St. and Fifth St.
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Patrick Ruiz
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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