The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7

3708 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
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

Popular dishes

What 3,708 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Temecula / Wine County
Best Overall
Temecula / Wine County
Best Food
Temecula / Wine County
Best Ambiance
Temecula / Wine County
Best Value
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

Nestled in the heart of Temecula wine country, The Restaurant at Ponte is celebrated for its "amazing" food, "beautiful" setting, and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "breathtaking" vineyard views, delicious wine, and diverse menu. Perfect for special occasions, it offers a memorable dining experience with a relaxing atmosphere.

3,708 Reviews

D
Devon
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent as always! I got the bolognese and lived every bite.
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Christina
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy eating at Ponte. Great food and service!
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Marla
Los Angeles
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I have dined here several times before and always had a wonderful experience; last night was a complete 180. I am a retired chef and appreciate a fine meal, which is what this establishment used to provide. Clearly, something drastic has changed. There were 6 in our party and we were celebrating my birthday. Two people ordered sodas and one ordered a beer. They were brought to the table in the cans and just placed on the table next to an empty glass that was brought with them. The server didn't pour the beverage into the glass. They just sat it down on the table and left. The food came and I was shocked. NOTHING was nicely plated. All of the dishes were just plopped on the plates; no garnish, no artistry, just a mess. I ordered the salmon with the crispy skin. When plating this type of item, it is supposed to be done with the crispy skin on top and the sauce underneath. Mine was crispy skin down with sauce over the top. The sauce was ok but nothing special. The salmon was overcooked and dry. The couscous that was with it was just a mess. I adore Kalamata olives but there were way too many in the couscous, which only increases the plate cost, and the spinach that was mixed in was undercooked. Two people in our group ordered the steak and shrimp. This dish was also an uninspired mess. There was a whole plat full of potatoes with a few veggies mixed in and the Skewers of steak and shrimp were just placed on top. The Skewers were so burnt that they were disintegrating - clearly, they had not been soaked in water prior to use, which helps minimize this problem. The steak was nicely marinated but two of the pieces were so tough that they were inedible. Another member of our parry ordered the prime rib special. She said it was OK and generous, but again, no garnish and the creamed horseradish tasted like they forgot the horseradish entirely. The server was pleasant but never asked if anyone wanted another beverage. None of it was worth the $$$.
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Carriann
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ponte never disappoints! Food is delicious and views are beautiful! Wine is also amazing! ❤️
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Leslie
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved the starters and wine flights. Would recommend for late lunch and date night.
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Natalie
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and wine are great and the location is beautiful. There were a lot of people but it’s still relaxing. Always a great place to enjoy your day and your meal.
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Patty
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is definitely on the favorite list. It is consistent with great food, service and ambience. Order the Tempranillo wine to make the evening perfect!
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Jann
Orange County
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic experience! The Restaurant at Ponte is the place to go when in the Temecula Wine Country. Wonderful tasting room, beautiful setting at the restaurant. The food is wonderful and our server Ramon was fantastic!! Always a perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner.
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Elizabeth
Serbia
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Again, a wonderful lunch and great staff! Always love taking our out of state friends there.
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Steven
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is not worth the hype, but the winery is very good.
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FAQs

The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.7 stars by 3708 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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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