The Restaurant at Ponte

Name: The Restaurant at Ponte
Address: 35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA, United States, 92591
Telephone: (951) 252-1770
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3741 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

6 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 31 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for fine wines
Charming

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
Area
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 3,741 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Californian
Temecula / Wine County
Best Overall
Temecula / Wine County
Best Food
Temecula / Wine County
Best Service
Temecula / Wine County
Best Ambience
Temecula / Wine County
Best Value
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
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Restaurant at Ponte offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" atmosphere and "excellent" food. Guests enjoy the scenic vineyard views and attentive service. Signature dishes like the brussels sprouts starter and seafood pasta receive praise. While some diners note occasional service lapses, the overall experience is "wonderful" and highly recommended for special occasions.

3,741 Reviews

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Samantha
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to spend a special day out. The food, the wine, and the staff are all beyond wonderful and the venue feels like being in a Tuscan garden. I recommend this place to everyone!
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Rachel
London
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It felt a very rushed meal, we had barely got bread and the starter arrived. It was ok- calamari and gf which was important. My main was swordfish and the fish was nice - the potatoes were undercooked and it was all greasy- the main was brought before the starter taken away- one person had the steak special which he said was excellent. We had been served and given the cheque within a hour which seemed very rushed for quite an expensive meal.
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Heather
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jessica was the best! Thank you so much for providing such a beautiful setting with incredible food.
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Barbara
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Doesn’t disappoint every time we dine at our favorite restaurant in Temecula, consistent taste of food and service is excellent.
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DrLinda
VIP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We're wine club members and enjoy the restaurant often. This is our first time staying at the Inn and or having to drive to dinner was especially relaxing. The filet was delicious.and fantastic service. Until the next time
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Sogra
VIP
Austin
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall we had a great time at Ponte. The menu had limited choices, would have liked to see more options. A request to include non alcoholic sparkling wines :). My husband loved his wine flight. Beautiful winery.
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Kristen
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The better outside seating is in the garden room not sure if it can be requested or not . Food is $$ but it is good and the service is good too . Our favorite on Temecula wine country !
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Abrahm
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at Ponte was a lovely experience! We had a seat right next to a heater. There was ambient acoustic guitar music. The mussels, salmon and halibut were delicious. Our server was amazing! Thank you for the wonderful experience.
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Rose
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been here a few times. As always we have great experiences. Food is great.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was amazing, food was great but the gentleman singing didn’t sing songs that fit the mood of the restaurant. Played a lot of Stray Cats and when he took a break and the recorded music came on it was lovely. Perfect song selection to have a relaxing dinner to and the volume was low enough to still have a conversation.
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The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.7 stars by 3741 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

6 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 31 times today

35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Additional information

Cross Street
Anza
Area
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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Filet

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