Best Casual Restaurants in Temecula

10 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

4.7

Exceptional(1778)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Temecula

Booked 71 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

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2. Small Barn Old Town

4.5

Awesome(1369)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Temecula

Booked 37 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.

3. Cork Fire Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1796)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Temecula

Booked 34 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.

4. Miramonte Winery

4.8

Exceptional(770)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Temecula

Booked 13 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.

5. Blackbird

3.9

Excellent(357)

Price: Moderate

• American • Temecula

Booked 11 times today

The people who work at Blackbird Tavern make us who we are. They’re artists and foodies, lovers of bourbons and Whiskey and connoisseurs of Craft Beer. They’re like a family, in all the best ways. Walk in and you’ll sense the creative and independent spirit here, a continual experiment in what it means to be a Tavern. A great one. And the food will welcome you back again and again. We reside in an old Feed and Mercantile Building in the heart of Old Town Temecula. We believe in quality over quantity, cutting no corners and most of all, in our community. Blackbird Tavern has an “Old Farm-House” feel with Modern amenities. Our 12,000 Square foot venue was designed to accommodate events of all sizes, from a 40 guest rehearsal dinner to a 200 guest reception. If you are looking for a casual and laid back get together or a more refined evening with family and friends, Blackbird Tavern is sure to meet and exceed all your expectations.

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6. Kalaveras - Temecula

4.3

Awesome(26)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Temecula

Booked 9 times today

Kalaveras is a unique fast casual concept with vibrant colors, art, music, and culture of a time honored tradition – El Dia de Los Muertos. A blend of innovative urban mixology, Latin American culinary classics, tribute to well known Hispanic artists, and nothing but buenas vibras!

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7. P.F. Chang's - Temecula

4.3

Awesome(98)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Temecula

Booked 2 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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8. The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7

Exceptional(3732)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Temecula

Booked 42 times today

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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9. Oak Mountain Winery Cave Café

4.4

Awesome(302)

Price: Expensive

• Winery • Temecula

Booked 55 times today

The Cave Café offers indoor and outdoor dining. Enjoy the enchanting ambiance of dining inside the cave or outdoor dining overlooking the majestic views of the De Portola Wine Trail. Our friendly, approachable, and extremely informed staff will make your dining and wine tasting experience unforgettable. Our Cave Café welcomes diners Sunday - Thursday, between 11am to 6pm and Friday - Saturday, between 11am to 8pm. Reservations are not required but highly recommend during the weekends. We can comfortably accommodate parties with up to 8 guests in the restaurant. For larger parties, please feel free to contact us at 951-699-9102. ***FOR CAVE TOURS, please book through OpenTable Experience tab.

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10. Bouquet Restaurant + Bar at Ponte Vineyard Inn

4.4

Awesome(534)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Temecula

Booked 16 times today

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!

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Brian
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Cody was a friendly hospitable server. Burger, bbq chicken flat pizza and chicken sandwich were all superb. Garlic truffle fries were delicious. Views of the areas were amazing. What else can you ask for?
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Miramonte WineryPrice: Expensive• Californian• Temecula
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4.8
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BruceVIP
San Diego •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and fantastic service! We enjoy this place every time.
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Small Barn Old TownPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Temecula
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4.5
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Benny
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
If you're looking for a comforting mini getaway dining experience, The Cork kitchen is a must. Scenery overlooking beautiful stream and vineyards along with abundance of maple trees make the overall experience soothing and relaxing. The overall menu is delicately managed as it is subtle in variety. The ambiance is great, it's rather delicate noise levels make the dining experience comforting but loud enough to feel at ease. Make a visit and enjoy. Totally worth it.
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Cork Fire KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Temecula
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4.5
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Jerry
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Gambling Cowboy has been our go to place for special occasions for many years and has never been a disappointment. Once again, the food and service were excellent! This is the best place in Temecula to eat and celebrate, by far.
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The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and SaloonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Temecula
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4.7
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Chris
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
Food was great for the cost point, drinks were on the small side for the price but good none the less. Our waitress was spot on and high energy. We will go back.
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BlackbirdPrice: Moderate• American• Temecula
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3.9

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

2. Small Barn Old Town

3. Cork Fire Kitchen

4. Miramonte Winery

5. Blackbird

6. Kalaveras - Temecula

7. P.F. Chang's - Temecula

8. The Restaurant at Ponte

9. Oak Mountain Winery Cave Café

10. Bouquet Restaurant + Bar at Ponte Vineyard Inn

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