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1909

4.2 (4.9k reviews)
Open 8:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Kenneth E.

Such a cute spot in Temecula. We sat outside and the service was attentive and kind. I got their espresso martini and asked for the sugar to be taken out. It was still a touch sweet for my taste but overall really good. Then I tried the eggs benedict with longanisa. I wish the sausage was a bit more hearty but it was minced very fine. It was a touch spicy, but overall the flavor was really good. I also tried the fried chicken benedict which was delicious. The eggs were also cooked to perfection. Overall, such a fun spot. Would come back!

Backwoods Bramble & Pacifico
Lizarely Q.

Been here for dinner before but decided to hang out in Temecula one beautiful Sunday & wanted to try their brunch. So glad we did. No wait at all for seating. Server was fast & attentive, as they always are tbh. Music on point. Drink was refreshing and yummy. The French toast was our absolute favorite.

Cranberry white cheddar salad
Will S.

Food was solid, but nothing all that special. Plus it was pretty expensive. Patio seating and vibes and ambiance swung this to a 4/5. Would definitely come back to try more of the drinks and menu. The 1909 bloody mary was 10/10. One of the best Bloody Mary's I've ever had. Seriously was amazing - spicy, flavorful, everything you want Eggs your way - standard 2 poached eggs, toast bacon and potatoes. Potatoes were super undercooked but the poached egg was perfect. Bacon was also a lil undercooked. Cranberry white cheddar salad was banging I must say. I added shrimp and it was suuuuper good.

Caesar Brussel Sprouts
Tim S.

Hands down, this is the best restaurant in town! Since moving here, we've really missed San Diego's food scene--but last weekend, my wife and I visited 1909 for the first time, and we found that 1909 rivals many of our favorite places in San Diego. We started with a "Dirty" Vodka Martini for me and a Mac's Mule for her. Then, we ordered the Caesar Brussel Sprouts, the 1909 Burger, the Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos, and a couple more cocktails along the way. Everything was absolutely delicious! What really stood out, though, was the service. The entire staff treated us like we were longtime regulars--friendly, attentive, and welcoming without being overbearing. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and reminded us of some of our favorite places back in San Diego. If you're looking for great food, excellent drinks, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile, this is the place. We'll definitely be going back!

Tallow Fries with bacon salt
Sheila C.

After a day of winery hopping, we were ready for dinner and decided to order a variety of appetizers--and we were not disappointed. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served warm. The empanadas were my favorite, but honestly, everything we tried was delicious. We sat outside, and despite the chilly evening, there were plenty of heaters to keep us comfortable. The service was friendly, accommodating, and prompt. Our server was especially kind and made the experience even better.

Voodoo Breeze and Mimosa
Noah K.

1909 has to be my favorite restaurant/bar on the whole old town Temecula strip. This place pops off with a lot of customers, but they are very professional with how they handle reservations and walk-in's. Super dialed in. Their menu sits in the perfect balance of casual and upscale and the pricing is fair for the quality and experience. The double prime smash burger is excellent and I recommend going with the honey garlic fries. Not sure if I like the drinks or food better because they're both fire. The voodoo breeze somehow stole my heart. I love tiki bar style drinks but I'm not a fan of blended drinks - it still wins!

Crab & Shrimp Empanadas
Michelle O.

This is my go to place in old town for the most part but the last two times I've had a pretty bad experience. This time was after a run and it was still early in the day. They sat us in the back when the restaurant was pretty open. Then they served all the other tables before us and were suprised and unapologetic when we said something. The food was okay. Because the service was so slow we only ordered our entrees and juice and when I ordered a refill it took so long I considered passing on it. It's too bad because for a $30 breakfast I am expecting service and a good time. Especially at 1909. This could easily of become a $100 per a person meal (as we were celebrating) but no one was serving us (even an app took 20 mins) so we ended up leaving and going to baileys. This happened when we came to the Valentine's Day pop up as well. Came out for Valentine's Day ready to order rounds of the cute drinks! It was like pulling teeth to get the first round ordered and our food. It was over 40 mins by the time the sever returned and we'd decided by that time we were better off heading to coin op or something. It's galentines and we're ready to have a good time. It was just really disappointing tbh and I'm hesitant to return at this point.

Isaura T.

Came here with the girlies for my birthday! We sat at the bar and I asked for a birthday cocktail. The bartender was so nice and I was surprised with the cute and amazing cocktail. Had an amazing time! Thank you 1909!

Sticky Ribs
Amanda J.

Nice spot for a large group with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Service was really good. Everyone was very friendly and checked on us often. A group of us shared a variety of appetizers: - Fried Deviled Eggs (3/5) - Crab & Shrimp Empanadas (5/5) - Fried Cauliflower (4/5) - Sticky Ribs (4/5) - Birria Tacos (3/5) - Mango Habanero Shrimp Ceviche (5/5) I enjoyed everything overall, but the empanadas and ceviche really stood out for their flavor and freshness. The rest were cooked well, though I felt they could use a bit more flavor. Still, a good meal and a great place to gather with friends.

Danni L.

Located in Old Town on the main road, it's perfectly located with ample space on the patio and back patio. A nice environment and decor it fits right into the old town vibe. The service was a little slow to start but it's a popular and busy space. All of the food was amazing with nice portions.

Birria Tacos
Eliseo R.

Came here for brunch and walked out feeling very full and satisfied!! Located in Old Town Temecula with lots of history put to a modern twist, we learned that 1909 was a rebuilding of what used to be a historic Machado building. It went through phases of being a bar and even an auto shop!!! It was a sunny beautiful day and we chose to sit inside, but most people sat at the outdoor patio. The food selections all looked yummy and we went with the Birria Tacos as an appetizer to share. It was super good!!! Definitely highly recommend. Next, I got the Double Prime Smash Burger and that was the thickest smash burger I ever had and it was super yummy too. Parking was tricky but we were able to find an open spot along the street

Fish tacos
Crystal J.

Came here with my sisters to celebrate one of their birthdays, the service was so warm and kind. I can't remember our waitresses name but she was so kind and even helped me sisters pick out their very first alcoholic drinks ( I was DD so I couldn't drink). She even went so far to bring out a birthday float for my sister!! It was such a fun night the drinks were so good!! The food on the other hand was a bit bland and needed a bit more seasoning. But I will be back for the drinks and maybe an appetizer!!!

steak frites
Sam F.

Perfect for large group dinners! We came without a reservation on a Monday night and they fit ~15 of us in easily! Most of us ordered the New York steak frites, which was a 10 oz steak with cremini mushroom sauce and house-made tallow fries. It was soooo good. The portion size was easily worth the price. The mushroom sauce was rich without being too salty and I loved how much they coated the fries in it. The servers were very accommodating and let us split the check down to the individual, which was helpful given we were on a work trip.

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The best fish tacos I've ever had!! Worth the wait. Can't wait to go again.. I highly recommend them.

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A great place for a casual date or group gathering. Always good service, delicious food, and tasty drinks.

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Delicious cocktails and food. Attentive staff and enjoyable ambiance. Certainly a go-to when friends visit Temecula.

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Does the restaurant accept reservations?

Only for parties of 8 or more

What is the meaning of 1909?

1909 Temecula, founded in September 2014, is a tribute to the Machado building, the location where the restaurant and bar now lives. The name, 1909, comes from the year the building was re-built after burning down in 1908.… Read more

When do you start decorating for Christmas?

Our Christmas decor will be up Tuesday, 12/3/24 - Sunday, 1/5/25. We hope you can join us!

Do they provide gluten-free options?

Hi Julie! We do offer gluten free options and/or you can modify dishes to be gluten free.… Read more

Do they take reservations?

Hi Anne! Yes, we do take reservations for parties of 8 or more. Please visit… Read more

What time does the kitchen close on Sundays?

5pm

Can you guys seat a group of 20?

Hello! Yes we can! If you submit a reservation request on our website at… Read more

Do you guys sell an espresso martini?

We can make them, but they aren't on our menu.

Do you guys have bottomless mimosas on weekdays?

We do :). We offer them 7 days a week from open until 3 pm.

Is there anything Gluten Free?

Do you take reservations?

We do take reservations for parties of 8 or more with 24 hour advanced notice. We also take walk-ups at any time.… Read more

Will you be showing Sunday Night Football?

When is last call for food on Saturdays?

We close at 2 am and last call for food and drinks is 1:30 am.

Is there dancing in the weekends?

No. It's not a club scene at this place. It's more of a bar and social set up but still a fun and energetic place to enjoy with friends after hours. The bartenders make excellent cocktails!

Do u have a happy hour?

No happy hour just good prices.

Are you open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, we are open from 9 am until 10 pm on Christmas Eve :)

I would like to come here this Saturday evening with a total of 4 to 5 people should I get a reservation or can we walk in and be ok?

They don't take reservations for less than 8 people. On a Saturday evening the wait for 4/5 is usually 35-50 minutes! I'd recommend putting your name on the list and then going to coin op and play some games while you wait! Or you can go to a bar… Read more

Do you need reservations?

Reservations are not required and we take walk-ups at any time. You are welcome to make reservations… Read more

Do you guys have the football games on Sunday's?

Yes, we do play some football games on Sundays, but not all.

Do they take reservations?

Unfortunately no, except for large groups. Can't remember the exact # they told me. Try to go a bit earlier for dinner it will help with the wait time.

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Small Barn - Small barn burger and fries

Small Barn

4.2(863 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$$

Absolutely the best Bloody Mary I've had in a while. I came in after a Spartan Race, starving and…read moreready to eat everything in sight--and this place delivered. Not only was the Bloody Mary on point, but the food was incredible. We started with the ahi tuna, which was fresh and flavorful. The barn burger was amazing, and the eggs Benedict were just as impressive. On top of that, the service was excellent. It was my first time here, and I was not disappointed. Great food, great drinks, and great service all around.

I was unimpressed by this place. I came here from san diego bc of all the pictures of good food!…read more Especially the octopus! Its too bad I came for brunch. Brunch lasts until 2pm and then from 2pm to 245pm they serve only appetizers. Lmao. Thats certainly interesting. Aesthetically this place is gorgeous. I love that they are dog friendly and it wasnt too hot today at the patio. I got the bloody mary to start and it was pretty good. The bacon in it was amazing, however, it didnt taste like 2 shots. The drink was thick but the flavor was still good. I got avocado toast with smoked salmon. This very small meal was 20$. I got a lox bagel and 4 huge pieces of smoked salmon with capers and a side of avocado a few days ago in Vegas on the strip and that was 16$. Sooooooo... how is this justifiable? Anyways, I also ordered a diet coke and they came out with a mini can. Talk about why this place is called "small" barn. Lol! The server stated the can is super small bc its only 2$. Thats just silly. Just get the bigger can and charge me 3 bucks for it. Thats fair in my humble opinion. 4$ for two mini cans is wonky to me. Alas, these are not the reasons why this place originally got a 2 star from me. It was the tomatoes on my avocado toast. They taste spoiled, old, and mushy. It made my stomach hurt a bit. As for the salmon, it tasted like it smelled, funky. Why i ended up giving this place a 3 instead of 2 stars? Bc their creme brulee was the BEST creme brulee I've ever had. It was so luscious, creamy, and it felt like these are the kinds of desserts GODS eat! It was amazing! My server was friendly and talkative with me up until the end. She said "have a good day" in an oddly, irritated way when I paid with my card. Oh wells. Ill come here for the desserts! And perhaps ill give other things a try

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Small Barn - Chocolate chip cookie and almond milk -@tinah

Chocolate chip cookie and almond milk -@tinah

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Corkfire Kitchen - Brussel sprouts with pork belly

Corkfire Kitchen

4.0(1.2k reviews)
1.9 mi
$$

Happy birthday to me! Treated to lunch and the experience was awesome! Lush green golf course,…read morecrisp delicious Fish n Chips, fresh green salad, and the perfect Sauvignon Blanc. Totally enjoying my birthday

Came here for a friend's birthday this past weekend and I wish the experience was better. We were…read morepretty excited to try this place since it had decent reviews. The minute you walked in, the ambiance just wasn't it. Perhaps because we were the only minorities there and everyone else wasn't (including the staff) but it was uncomfortable having people stare at us while we were eating and having our own conversations. Someone came to get our drink order and then it took a bit of time for our actual waiter Leila to come take our order. She did mention she was doing something else. we ordered the steak and frites and their pork chop which was the special of the day. I ordered my steak medium rare and the rest of the table ordered it in medium. When the steaks came out, the waiters seem confused as if they weren't sure which plates went where and when asked if that's a medium rare steak, they stated yes. That steak was medium and it was also dry and under seasoned. It was also tough and chewy. The fries were either undercooked or overcooked. Chimichurri sauce had no flavor to it. We did also order the cedar salad which was delicious. Their calamari and wings were as well. At the end of the night, Leila asked our friend how he liked his steak because it didn't seem like he ate anything. He said it was okay and she kept insisting you can be honest and kept pushing the matter. This was extremely uncomfortable because there was no need to make him feel like he was put on the spot. while I understand the need to want feedback, if your guest says it's okay and seem uncomfortable, maybe leave it at that. She then came over to me and asked about my steak and again saying, "you can be honest." Why wouldn't I be? I did tell her the steak was cooked incorrectly, that was not a medium steak and pointed out that it was dry. There was this awkward silence at the table because honestly there wasn't a need to keep pushing. Simply asking how was it would have suffice. They did end up comping my steak which was nice of them however the entire experience just wasn't pleasant. From the ambiance, to the crowd, to the food - wasn't worth it.

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Crispy salmon

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Crush & Brew

Crush & Brew

3.9(1.4k reviews)
0.1 mi
$$
Happy hour specials
Live music

We had a bday reservation for crush & brew and here's my suggestions vs negativity…read more Check what entertainment will be going on we were limited to talking through dinner because it was so loud. Make sure that you have that understanding with your waiter/waitress that your food is running on time because we were a party of 5 and it took like 30 minutes minimum to receive our food...now I know what you're saying it's a weekend night pack your patience but however we watched a table of 9 who came after us receive the food and pay the tab and go by the time we received our meal. The food and drinks were amazing and the mgr was very apologetic but at that point there wasn't a whole lot he could do for us for we were already going to be paying and calling it a night, we just wanted to make him aware of the situation! So you'll definitely enjoy crush and brew but just be aware of tips and suggestions!

We made a Mother's Day reservation expecting a nice family meal and had one of the worst dining…read moreexperiences we've ever had. The restaurant was nearly empty -- maybe 3 tables occupied -- yet it took over an hour for the first plate to arrive, and it was cold. Then another cold plate. Then another. By the time the remaining meals came out, also cold, everyone was frustrated and honestly just over it. Instead of trying to fix the situation, staff asked if we wanted boxes while we were still sitting there clearly unhappy and barely served. The final straw was my father-in-law saying, "I'll just eat my burger, I'm starving." The manager brought it out already boxed and bagged. He had specifically requested no lettuce. When he mentioned it, she confidently replied, "Sir, that burger doesn't even come with lettuce." We opened the bun. Full lettuce. The expression on her face said it all. No accountability, poor service, cold food, and a completely disappointing Mother's Day experience. Needless to say, we won't be back.

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Public House Temecula - Birria Tacos

Public House Temecula

3.9(2.6k reviews)
0.0 mi
$$
Live music
Takes reservations

initially, my cousins and I wanted to go to 1909, but with a 40-minute wait versus no wait at all,…read morePublic House was the obvious choice. Our server was amazing, and the food was super tasty. We ordered a bunch to share--pizza, burgers, shishito peppers, pesto pasta, and goat cheese toast--all of which were delish. That said, there were a few downsides. At one point, the server forgot to put in my order, which was fine since we were all full, but it was a bit funny waiting for a burger that wasn't even in the system. We were excited to hear the band, but with some tech difficulties and having been there over an hour, we decided it was time to head out. Overall, it's a good place with great vibes, good food, and wonderful service. Definitely a spot I'd return to for a relaxed night out.

I have a good breakfast experience over two years ago…read more First thing we noticed that restroom was in aweful shape. We should have walked out then. Today breakfast was awful ! I had the short rib Benedict , the meat was dry as if they were freeze dried , the egg did not flow and was more on the soft build egg side and not up to par at all. There Belgium waffle was server was crispy and not light an airy , sub par. You could get a more satisfying breakfast at dennys. Totally did not meet expectations. I ask if these were the same owners as a few years ago and they said they were in transition. There drinks were room temp Go at your own risk at least for breakfast. Good luck!

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Taco Tuesdays and Happy Hour Drinks

Public House Temecula - Short rib Benedict

Short rib Benedict

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