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    4.2 (4.9k reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Mark H.

    Nice little spot in Old Town Temecula. They have a lot of indoor/outdoor seating and even have a dog menu. The service is kind, courteous, and friendly and I love the white Sangria. Definitely worth a stop.

    Lisa K ..

    Gorgeous weather, a tad breezy... but the patio tables had their heaters on! Yay!! At first we couldn't decide whether we wanted to sit inside which was open air or patio and slightly covered. The hostess at the stand looked a tad annoyed....I guess it was a little extra work for them. Eh. The night we came, the restaurant was playing some good jams..our waiter had excellent table service! He sold us on the appetizers. I read some reviews on options and chose the pesto pasta dish... I give it 6/10. If you don't like anything spicy, watch out for this dish. There's red pepper flakes in it. I didn't read it was slightly spicy, otherwise would have done without it. The chicken was the best thing from that dish. My husband enjoyed his bread-less burger! Ginger ale taste good with anything! We even got the special water from the springs.. Bathrooms are super tight! Why do they make bathroom doors to open inward?'!! I guess since it's a right squeeze don't want it to hit someone coming out. Btw this is a favorite spot for the locals! It got super busy after 6pm!

    Vegetable wontons
    Alyssa H.

    We were roaming in Temecula and this was one of the most recommended restaurants and I must say, it did not disappoint. First of all, they have a beautiful outdoor area which is where we sat. They do have heaters so you don't get too cold which was nice. The service was great, the server was very knowledgeable of the dishes and the food was great! It was fast, high quality and delicious. One of the best places here for sure!

    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!

    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.

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    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.

    Pupcake from the dog menu
    Ariel J.

    First off, they have a dog menu!!!!!!! So awesome. And the patio is huge with lots of shade to bring your furry friends. There were no complaints from the dogs on the food! The human food was also delicious! The chorizo and salsa were so flavorful. Our server was awesome and everything was quick. Also tried the fried deviled eggs and they were great. Had an Irish coffee that wasn't great but the food made up for it.

    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.

    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.

    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!

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    Great Food, Great service. Very nice atmosphere. Must try. Carnitas Chiliaquiles are fire

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    Great location and ambiance for a date night. Ordered the rib eye .. would not recommend. No flavor at all. Drinks are very good though.

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    Great food and service! Can only complain about the crowd and the wait. But that's what happens when you have delicious food and drinks!

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    Good food, well prepared and presented. Friendly staff. Excellent COVID procedures--outside option with good spacing, staff masking.

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    My wife and I really enjoy coming to place for our dates they have great drinks and good service!

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    Good food, decent service... probably best for the under 40 crowd. Nothing mind blowing.

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    They changed a lot since 1909 good ol days ..authentic , still brings back lots of memories.. great atmosphere and food..try it and enjoy!

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    Great decor - very good food with huge portions!!! Josh was our waiter- and he provided exceptional service!!!!

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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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    Mo's Egg House

    Mo's Egg House

    4.3
    (2.8k reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    What a great cute diner! We went to Mo's for breakfast, saw online they had early riser breakfast…read more We jumped at it. Get there by 9:00 am and you will save some bucks. I had 2 eggs, sausage fruit and toast w coffee for $14. Friends got the same deal but one had French toast the other waffles. Everything right about this place. Seated right away, server came right away, then returned with our coffee and complimentary warm coffee cake. WHAT??? Took our order 10 min later out come our dishes! My faith has been restored in good home cooking, with reasonable prices and tremendous service. We left less than an hour later from a full restaurant, of course it's full, they are doing everything right. Note to mgmt: keep it up you stand out among all the others. Will be back for sure.

    Our new fave brunch spot in Temecula! Tried the Chicken and Waffles today and the chicken was so…read moregood! Generous amount of chicken (6 pieces). The batter was light, crispy and a little sweet. Honestly surprised how much I liked it. The waffle was huge too and delish! Had to take most of it home. Could feed 2 people easily. My husband ordered his go-to Country Fried Steak with gravy, steak fries, 2 eggs and toast. (Sorry, no pic. He ate most of it by the time we remembered to take pics lol) We were seated right away despite the crowds. The server was excellent, wish we knew her name. She was very kind, friendly and attentive. Bonus!! They give you a free slice of coffee cake once you're seated. Thank you Mo's! Other entrees I recommend: Loco Moco Lox Plate

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    The Brunch House

    The Brunch House

    4.3
    (479 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    It's reasons like this that I believe Jeremy Stoppleman (who I'm lucky to be Yelp friends with lol)…read moreis a genius for discovering Yelp! This brunch house is super solid! We spent the night in the area and decided to grab some breakfast after check out. I looked up a few places on Yelp and decided on this place. Parking was a piece of cake since it's in a shopping plaza, so we had zero issues finding one. Once we walked up to the door, we were greeted by the hosted who was set up outside. She grabbed menus and quickly seated us inside. The menu is a bit overwhelming, but everyone made their decisions and I went with the shrimp & grits. That was probably one of the best shrimp & grits meals that I've had in a long time and everyone else's meals looked amazing. The kids had eggs bacon, sausage and hashbrowns. My wife had the French toast and my mom had a ham & cheese omelette. There were zero complaints and the service was great. If you like shrimp & grits I highly recommend ordering it. You won't be disappointed. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

    We were pleasantly surprised of the wonderful food and ambiance during Mother's Day weekend. The…read morerestaurant was decorated nicely and they had a photo seating area. My girlfriend and I took pictures of the background. It will be a nice keepsake. It was super busy. The staff was well organized. We were lucky to have outdoor, patio seating. The weather was beautiful. It was a perfect day for brunch. We ordered: Chicken and waffles, five stars The berry crêpes, five stars Brisket eggs Benedict, five stars Extra crispy bacon, five stars Highly recommend this restaurant. We will return.

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    Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ

    Swing Inn Cafe & BBQ

    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    With a restaurant tied to a celebrity, there's always the risk that they're leaving on the name,…read moreand that the food will be average at best. That is not the case here. The barbecue here is 100% top shelf. Fall off the bone ribs. Perfectly crafted hot links (although I wouldn't have minded a bit more heat). Outstanding coleslaw. And absolutely delicious, not too sweet house barbecue sauce (they also offer a sweet one). AND delicious pie. And all of this amazing food was expertly served by Mikayla, who was very sweet and provided a top shelf experience. Thank you Mikayla!

    Drove from over an hour away.. Been on our bucket list for places to try.. Yes, fan of Dean…read moreNorris.. It's old town so parking can be a challenge.. The place is super clean and inviting. Staff are friendly.. They were busy so the wait was a bit from the time we ordered.. The food was a 3.7 of a 5.. We shared a three meat platter with two sides.. Brisket, Hot Links, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Potato Salad, and Macaroni and Cheese.. All in all it wasn't bad and definitely worth the visit and experience.. The Briskit was Awesome! Hands Down The Winner of the Platter.. The hot links were good too.. The Burnt Ends were tough, but the flavor was good.. The Potato Salad and Macaroni and Cheese were ok.. The Macaroni and Cheese was barely warm.. We did try the SCHRADERBRAU and it was really good.. Too bad they don't give you the option to buy a six pack to take home.. I would have bought one as it was yummy.. Would I come back? Yes!! Would Definitely for that Brisket Alone... The staff were friendly and it was a good visit..

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    Small Barn

    Small Barn

    4.2
    (867 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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