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The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA

The Restaurant at Ponte

4.8 (3815)
$31 to $50
Californian
35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (951) 252-1770
  • Website
    http://www.pontewinery.com/restaurant-2
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Amin Boubaddi
  • Catering
    Please visit our website at pontewinery.com for our private event space. Contact our special events department for more information at 951.694.8855 extension 3.
  • Private party facilities
    The maximum party for the Restaurant reserves is up to 8 guests. Please contact our Special Events department for information on large party celebrations, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and weddings for catering menu options and private space availability. Sales office closed Monday & Tuesday, open Wednesday-Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-5.
  • Location
    35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Cross street
    Anza
  • Parking details
    On Saturday & Sunday only limos and buses require a prior limo reservation to be allowed to enter the winery between 10am-12pm. To make a reservation, please go to PLAN A VISIT at www.pontewinery.com or call us at (951) 694-8855. Limos and buses without a limo reservation arriving after 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays will not be admitted. Thank you
  • Entertainment
    Live music is always on the menu Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6pm. Please visit our website at pontewinery.com/restaurant to view our live music calendar.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,815 people are saying

The Restaurant at Ponte reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Overall

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Food

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Service

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambiance

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Value

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for brunch

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Healthy

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for fine wines

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Romantic

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for scenic views

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Restaurant at Ponte offers a "beautiful setting" with "amazing food" and "great service." It's perfect for special occasions, thanks to "incredible views" and a "relaxing atmosphere." Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "delicious wine pairings." While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every penny."
3,815 Reviews

  1. Rosalie VIP

    San Diego58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Jessica was attentive and engaging making our dining experience memorable, our food was delicious and served in a timely manner .. can’t wait to dine with you again !

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  2. Maria VIP

    Las Vegas27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is great. We ordered the wine flight, mussels, sea pasta, porter house steak , and chocolate soufflé. Except for the steak, we enjoyed the food. The quality of the steak meat is not at par

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  3. Jodi

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner and our server was exceptional! Highly recommend a visit when in Temecula!

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  4. michael

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. The food was great and the service was awesome.

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  5. Marcy

    Phoenix8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, wine and ambiance was fantastic. Service was good. Will definitely consider coming back next time we are in town!

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  6. Rosa

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I dined at Ponte after two friend’s of ours recommended it to us. The dining experience did not disappoint. We began our dinner with the most unique bread and olive oil pairing which is standard for all diners. The bread was served warm and the flavors of garlic, Parmesan and pesto blended perfectly with the butter we added to it. Our friendly server recommended our wine for the evening since we really couldn’t decide what to order. Her recommendations were on point and complimented our meals well. We began by sharing the Caesar Salad which was topped off with anchovies. It was very tasty. I then had the filet minion with a hearty serving of fresh veggies and cubed potatoes paired with a Pinot Noir. My husband opted for the braised sirloin with red wine sauce, wild rice pilaf + spring onions, and sautéed garlic green beans. Since we were celebrating my husband’s birthday, our server surprised him with some limone sorbet which my husband absolutely loved. It’s his favorite dessert. The evening was quieta d relaxing, the food perfection and the wines a great compliment to a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely recommend this restaurant to our family and friends.

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  7. Eileen VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Venue is absolutely beautiful. Zero wait time. Food was excellent, service was on point!

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  8. Craig

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and advice on cuisine. We always to here for lunch on special occasions because of the view from the outdoor section nearest the rock garden. Very relalaxing. The food is great with a wide selection on the menu.

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  9. Ward

    Orange County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lovely Easter lunch at the Ponte! The food was delicious and the outside seating was amazing! Beautiful sunny weather. Our waitress was very helpful in our choices of the menu and kept a ready eye on our table to see if we needed anything! A very wonderful dining experience!

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  10. Gloria

    Seattle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating hostess when I asked to change tables.

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FAQs

The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.8 stars by 3815 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. Temecula / Wine County
  5. Temecula

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for The Restaurant at Ponte

35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Anza
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On Saturday & Sunday only limos and buses require a prior limo reservation to be allowed to enter the winery between 10am-12pm. To make a reservation, please go to PLAN A VISIT at www.pontewinery.com or call us at (951) 694-8855. Limos and buses without a limo reservation arriving after 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays will not be admitted. Thank you
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amin Boubaddi
  • Entertainment
    Live music is always on the menu Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6pm. Please visit our website at pontewinery.com/restaurant to view our live music calendar.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.pontewinery.com/restaurant-2
  • Phone number
    (951) 252-1770
  • Catering
    Please visit our website at pontewinery.com for our private event space. Contact our special events department for more information at 951.694.8855 extension 3.
  • Private party facilities
    The maximum party for the Restaurant reserves is up to 8 guests. Please contact our Special Events department for information on large party celebrations, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and weddings for catering menu options and private space availability. Sales office closed Monday & Tuesday, open Wednesday-Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-5.
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