Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Temecula / Wine County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Temecula / Wine County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (308)

$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

Dianevip

Dined 2 days ago

It was a busy pre-holiday night, so kind of noisy but festive. Service was outstanding, as was my husband’s filet mignon. My eggplant dish was fine, my cosmopolitan even better. A delicious Tiramisu was complimentary for my birthday. What a wonderful evening.

Guadalajara Mexican Grill

4.8

4.8 (44)

$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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Stephenvip

Dined 5 days ago

When we are in the area, it's our go to Mexican Restaurant.

Bolero Restaurante

4.7

4.7 (1074)

$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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Judy

Dined today

What a great experience! Service was absolutely outstanding! Food was delicious. So many different flavors and tastes. We had 2 different red wines and both were excellent. We sat outside and with the heaters the temperature was just right.

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4.7

4.7 (765)

$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

Darjenévip

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Always a great time!!!! Amazing service and wonderful atmosphere.

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4.6

4.6 (1553)

$31 to $50

Italian

Temecula

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Rogervip

Dined today

We’ve been here a number of times. Food is consistently excellent authentic Italian cuisine.

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Popular dish

Fettuccine alla Bolognese

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Temecula

4.6

4.6 (72)

$30 and under

American

Temecula

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Mark

Dined on Oct 19, 2024

It was great and we will definitely come back again .

Oak Mountain Winery Cave Distillery

4.6

4.6 (89)

$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

Ann

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

My only issue with this place is the exorbitant price of the mixed drinks. Paying $22-26 for one single mixed drink is sheer insanity. The drinks were good, but no better than any other place for the price to be at least $10/more per drink. Other than that, the food was good, service was good (although a bit slow), and the hostess was phenomenal (Maddie).

Bouquet Restaurant + Bar at Ponte Vineyard Inn

4.4

4.4 (531)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Temecula

About the restaurant

Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced cuisine fine wines and refreshing cocktails at Bouquet Restaurant, located at our luxurious AAA Four-Diamond Inn. Dine out on the terrace surrounded by manicured Italian gardens with stunning views of the vineyard and our 1-acre pond.

Enjoy live music during brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm!

Top review

Pamela

Dined 7 days ago

The Bouquet Restaurant @ Ponte Inn: Sunday Brunch has great food. The Eggs Benedict was delicious! Great food at good price. Lovely atmosphere. Really appreciated our waiter, Chris! His service was attentive and genial and not intrusive. Thank you, Ponte, for providing a wonderful place for my son, his girlfriend, and I to share wonderful conversation and great food!

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4.3

4.3 (205)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Temecula

About the restaurant

"Full bar and limited menu available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays."

Right in the heart of Old Town Temecula, Public House is your spot for good times. We've got happy hours, weekend entertainment, fantastic food, and craft cocktails that hit the spot. Plus, we're the place for your corporate or private shindigs. Come hang out with us at Public House Temecula – where it's all about the fun, the flavors, and the good vibes.

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Billie

Dined 7 days ago

Public House has amazing food and the service is fantastic. Whenever we’re in town, it’s a must stop!

Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery

4.2

4.2 (1780)

$30 and under

Californian

Temecula

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Donnellvip

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

The service is always outstanding. We love Thornton winery. It is definitely our happy space.

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

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