What an AMAZING Ateronoon, lunching at the Cave Winery nestled in the ONLY Cave Restaurant in Temecula. Elijah James our server was stellar. His professional demeanor and presence was second to none. Attentive courteous and efficient, he ensured that we were well taken care of. Thank You Elijah. James. The Manger, who conducted the tour of the winery was an Ambassador par excellence. Knowledge of both the winery and wines in general, his tour was both informative and unlike most tours given by other wineries. I would strongly recommend taking a tour under his direction. Based on both his presentation and the quality of wines, I willingly signed up to become a member. Not visiting the Cave winery in Temecula is doing yourself an injustice, when visiting the Temecula wineries. A Votre Saunte! Dr. Lai read more

I had been here before & everything was good including service. This time around I went on a Saturday with a reservation. We got seated right away which was nice & inside the cave it's beautiful. They changed the menu and the options were so limited. We got 2 appetizers, the hummus and Greek salad and it was just okay. Nothing special. I got the chimichurri fries & they were pretty dry. They barely put any sauce and the meat was dry. Just not good. Service was awful. We had to wait a long time for everything. We had to say something and the manager came to check on us. We were there for like 2 hours. I was sick of being there. Such a disappointment. Matt was our server and he was great. He did the best he could under the circumstances. He was polite and very professional so we really appreciated him. Seems like the kitchen was really slow. Not sure we'll be back. read more

Service and food were terrible. More so the service. Wine and ambience were good. Restrooms were clean. Because of the service I will not be back. read more

My wife and I go a Temecula winery a few times a year for a dinner date. A few months ago we went to Oak Mountain/Cave Cafe. The best part about this place is the ambiance for sure. You are literally dining between wine barrels in a cave with 150 feet of mountain above you. It's almost a little unsettling but definitely an experience worth having. The wine was also solid. We arent super wineo's so dont have much to say besides that it's on par with the other wineries in the area. Our biggest gripe was the food (and the accompanying prices). First, there were very few options and they were all very safe and unoriginal. This would have been fine if not for the fact that the food was also just downright bad. We got the Tomahawk Rib eye and the loaded fries and some bread with oil and vinegar. When we ordered the bread our server gently tried to recommend something else, but we really wanted bread after having probably the best bread of our lives at Ponte on our previous date. But we should have heeded his warning because they literally served us what tasted like they bought the cheapest Wonder Bread, balsamic, and olive oil they could find at Vons. The loaded fries were fine, definitely the best item we ate. But they weren't especially flavorful or interesting. Our real bummer is the Tomahawk steak. It was like $150 and it was horrible. I am a big fan of salty meats but this tasted like they accidentally double salted it. It was almost inedible. Also the meat wasn't dry aged or smoked or even seemingly seared. Just a probably $40 piece of meat they stuck in an oven. For this same price I could eat Orange Hill's (in Orange County) dry aged Tomahawk which is both twice as much food and life changing-ly delicious. Of the 4 wineries in Temecula we've gone to (Ponte, Leoness, Lorimar, and Miramonte) this was both the most expensive meal and the worst meal we had. We gently remarked to our server that the meat was over salted and the bread was bad and he said something about a new chef still figuring things out and comped us for the bread. We weren't going to make a big stink about it and just concluded we will not be coming back. In summary, go here for the experience once. But until they get their food sorted out, probably not more than once. read more

My husband and I came here for lunch while we were staying in Temecula over Labor Day weekend. That weekend had searingly hot temperatures so I tried to find a place where we could escape the heat, and Cave Cafe was perfect. I made a last minute-reservation the same day which was easy to make online. The ambience here is unique and cool, with seating inside the cave where they store the barrels of wine. Service was friendly. For appetizers, we shared the crispy brussels sprouts and corn dip. My husband didn't like the brussels sprouts because he said they were burnt. The corn dip was okay but nothing special, and they were served with a miserly portion of corn chips. My peach salad with goat cheese and blueberries was similarly average. There was a lot that they could have done to spruce up this salad. My husband liked his tuna sandwich though. The place was pretty busy for tastings that day and they had a great view. The wine may be good but I don't recommend eating here. read more

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Always a great experience. We've been several times. The menu changes from time to time but the service is always consistent and so is the wine. Highly recommend. read more

Got the Bison Burger and it was a bit gamey and salty AF! Fries were ok but not awesome. Flatbread was too small to feed a 2 year old. Apparently the chicken salad sandwich was ok and so was the tomato soup but not $20 worthy. Service was ok, view was nice but I'm a big guy and the chairs were quite narrow and uncomfortable. Place lacked panache. Three of us tried the wines from the winery Oak Creek and they were relatively undrinkable. Not having very good luck with the restaurants tied to the wineries and this was no exception. To add insult to injury the wines were not enjoyable. I apologize for not being as specific with the names so others can avoid them. Service was acceptable but not particularly competent. read more

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My family of five enjoyed a nice dinner at the Cave Cafe. The ambiance was truly unique sitting amongst the wine barrels in the cave made the experience. It was a little loud due to the acoustics of the cave and you could hear others conversations. We ordered the Margherita pizza, bbq chicken salad, cave burger and the poblano linguine pasta. Food was good, the poblano linguine pasta was different, portion sizes were on the smaller size but the burgers were large. Wine flight was disappointing, wine was mediocre and none was to my liking. Service was average, didn't see server much and took a while to get the bill but it was busy. Would recommend for anyone looking for a unique dining experience. read more

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The Cave Cafe is a great spot for a Sunday brunch. I usually get there right when they open so there are no lines. My friends and I like to sit inside the cave. The atmosphere is nice in the cellar although it can get pretty cold so make sure to bring a coat. We also like to get the mimosas which come with flavored syrup instead of juice. Although the overall experience is good every time I come here I have to deduct a star because the food is pretty standard and the service is slow when in the cave. read more

Wow! We loved this place. The cave is so cool! We love that the tables are tucked into the rows of barrels. The lighting is amazing. Yes you can hear everyone but that's part of the fun. I challenge you to find a cave where that is not the case. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the wine is DELICIOUS! We tried the Red flight and the White flight. I LOVED Ed's Red. To me, it was the perfect red. The charcuterie board was perfect for 2 for lunch. Plenty of cheeses and meats and fun things to add to them. We like coming up with as many combos as possible and you can really do that here. The port cheese was our favorite:) Please come and enjoy a meal here, you will love it!! read more

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We had guests visiting from out of town and wanted to take them to a nice restaurant. A friend recommended this place so we decided to give it a try. What a mistake. From the moment we arrived at the host desk until the check was dropped, it was one disappointment after the next. We had a reservation for our party of 10, but had to go in search of someone to seat us because no one came to the host stand to greet us after we waited quite a while although a number of employees were walking in and out of the building and saw us standing there waiting to be seated. Once we were finally seated (I had to keep my jacket on because it was so chilly inside), our server approached our table to take our drink order but lacked any warmth or friendliness. He offered no insight into the menu or suggestions for what to order. We ordered appetizers to start and they were brought out at varying times even though they were the same type of item that we wanted placed at each end of the table. For the main course, 5 of us decided to split two Tomahawk steaks (priced $140 each and serving 2-3 people each) after reading about the description on their special menu. When the steaks arrived, they were placed down on the table with no accompanying plates or steak knives; apparently, the server expected us to use our tiny appetizer plates. This is just bad service. He had ample time before the steaks arrived to provide dinner-sized plates and steak knives. Instead, we had to flag our server down after the runner had dropped the food to request plates and steak knives and then wait several more minutes until they were delivered so we could begin serving out the food. All of that could have been more bearable had the very expensive Tomahawk steaks been delicious. They were not. In fact, I can't remember the last time I had to chew so much on a piece of steak; the meat was very tough and not nearly as flavorful as I expected. Don't get the Tomahawk - not worth it. The server did not check in on us to see how were were liking the food until we were more than halfway finished. Also, I would have enjoyed a second glass of wine to go with my steak, but because the server was so inattentive, I never had the chance to order one. Because we were a large party, they tacked on the gratuity, but the service was definitely not worth it. Only good thing about the meal was the cheesy bread appetizer. Needless to say, we will not dine here again. read more

Delicious and great view. Recommend being a member and get all the perks! Great service and food read more

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Clare was a wonderful waitress! Food was great .. fresh... beautiful views... will definitely go back again and again

Gorgeous and quiet unique place. We were for Wine tasting and they treat us with A plus service. James gaves a tour and we enjoyed it. He educated us about the wine, and the winery. Excellent. It was an unforgettable experience. Thanks! read more

Eh just okay. My mom and I came here on a Saturday. We had reservations and were seated in the barrel room which was very pretty. We ordered the brunch enchiladas and the country fried steak and gravy. Our waiter was very nice. The enchiladas were very good and I would get again. The country fired steak and gravy came out cold and was not good. My silverware was very dirty and I had to wait over 5 minutes to get someones attention to get some new ones. The gravy had a good flavor, but was cold. The country fried steak was very crispy and too much breading. Overall, a cool place to see but I would skip on the food. read more

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Michael the manager has been such a racist tonight. He had the nerve to say "you people" he was calling us liars that we were using the system that we did not order the wine and constantly questioned us. Asking us for the receipt 3 times because he did not believe us. We had purchased two bottles of wine and extra wine tastings and some wine cups. We even had the old server tell him to chill. New server very chill read more

Really love this restaurant!!! Their charcuterie is good. Love the salads, Brussel sprouts, burgers (they have a variety- we liked the bison & vegan ones best) & especially the cheese pull bread (get it deluxe with meat). Their wine from Oak Mountain Winery is good too. It's fun to sit outside under some shade, get a flight of wine & some yummy food. Pup & kid friendly too. read more

This week, we enjoyed the Cubano sandwich and the short rib entree. Cooked to perfection, paired with peach sparkling! Spectacular service from Tana! The Cave setting is unique and romantic. Even though you're close to other patrons, the seating among the wine barrels is something you just don't eexperience at other Temecula wineries. read more

What a wonderful experience!!! Decided to grab a Groupon for Valentines Day and used it after to beat the crowds, this one was so worth it in so many ways and more. Plenty of parking and we made reservations for lunch. We were greeted right away and had a perfect table set in the corner of the restaurant. It felt very romantic and we were the only ones inside so it made it a even more personable experience. The waiter was so polite and gave us the best food suggestions I couldn't wait to receive our meal. He was also very knowledgeable about all the wine as well. Now onwards let's talk good! Omg seriously chimichurri fries were so tender and so mouthwatering we couldn't resist and it was only our appetizer so much yummy goodness! I ordered the Salmon and holy moly I have never and I mean never loved a dish so much!!! Presentation was superb! Flavors perfection! I never get dessert and the meal now tempted me for more! The Cheesecake we shared and was so pretty!!! We ate every drop! Overall very pleasant experience from atmosphere, wine, food, and customer service! A must Dine in in our phenomenal Temecula Wine Country! read more

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Recently changed ownership, NO LONGRR ACCEPTS SYNERGY TEMECULA GIFT CARD. Absolutely love the staff here, been a member of Oak Mountain for a year now. Dustin is the best in the tasting room. We typically eat inside the cave not on the patio because it is much cooler. They are dog friendly on patio. The food has changed since ownership more flavor and a couple more menu items and slight price increase. They had the pull bread taken off the menu on this visit, also the whites are very sparse. I didn't like the new shrimp pasta, too oily and don't like having to cut the tails off the shrimp, I would recommend the salmon over the shrimp pasta. Husband loves the chicken chipotle sandwich, great fries. The peach flatbread was mediocre, I will not order that again. read more

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The wine flights in the cave are visually as good as the flavor of the wines. We have done the wine tastings in the formal back dining room which was a real treat. The barrel dining room is amazing. We were surrounded by member wine barrels which separate the tables. We have not had a bad plate here. It's an experience not to miss. They also have a distillery on site with another dining experience. read more

RESERVATIONS Reservations are recommended, only because you cannot predict Temecula...plus, our concierge recommended reservations because of The Cave's popularity. We found the same, and felt lucky that we were able to squeeze in mid-day. Please note that Oak Mountain uses Tock for its reservation system. https://www.exploretock.com/oakmountainwinery/ LUNCH We started off in the wine tasting area with a bottle of sweet, cold raspberry sparkling wine (it was a brutally hot day, so the colder the better). The server was quite friendly after we were called and chilled our bottle in an ice bucket as we enjoyed our food. We started off with the Ahi Tartare - served with a heaping helping of avocado and cabbage along with wonton chips. I'm quite partial to the combination, so this was the highlight for my lunch. The umami of ahi, the sweetness of the dressing, and the crispness of the wontons was quite delightful. I was all about the cold dishes that day, so grateful for it. That said, the Harvest Salad was a delight. You can tell some of the items were locally grown and combined in a tasteful combination of smoked bacon, big chunks of apples, cranberries, figs, blue cheese and, what I enjoyed most, were caramelized butternut squash. It did taste like a harvest salad - where I've been tried to be fooled before. (Just name the salad for what it is for chrissakes! :D) For the entree we went with the Street Corn Flatbread. It was our 'veggie' day - so I think you are seeing a theme emerge. I don't do flatbreads often, so this was a welcome warm entree for lunch. It had plenty of flavor, between the wood fired flatbread, the sweetness of the corn, the micro cilantro and a heaping helping of cilantro lime crema - came together quite well. And, delicious enough later back at the room, along with our Raspberry Sparkling wine. PARKING Oak Mountain Winery is on the east-south edge of Temecula Wine Country - you won't have a problem finding it, with its nice bold signage. There is plenty of parking, just make sure to give yourself enough time if you do have a timed reservation. The parking is tiered and can take a few minutes to navigate. Expect to take stairs to get to the entrance. 36522 Via Verde, Temecula, CA 92592 LAY OF THE LAND Once you are on site, you'll note that most of the facility is localized around its entrance. The Cave is quite deceptive, it starts with a quaint outdoor patio around its entrance (be warned, on hot days, outdoors is likewise hot). The entrance is the wine tasting area - two long bars that run along toward the restaurant. Make sure to make your entrance known, the wine servers are quite busy, so grab a bar top to get their attention. Beyond the wine tasting area is an open format shop and restrooms. Beyond the double glass doors is The Cave. These 'caves' go back in several directions, walled on their sides with wine casks. I do recommend getting up and poking around, it is a bit of a unique layout. Having lunch or dinner underground is a bit of an experience itself. ALL IN ALL To our concierge's suggestion, a wonderful outing on a quiet afternoon, on one of the hottest days of the year down in Temecula - so great call on her part. The ambience is chill, the service great and the food a solid offering. Please visit allstreetsgourmand.com for an expanded blog entry for The Cave with additional links. read more

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Such a cool spot to eat at! We were a table of 11 and our server took very good care of us! The food was very good. Loved the steak and fries, as well as the Brussels sprouts. The short ribs were also good! We also loved starting out with our charcuterie board. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Alex greeted us in a very refreshing manner, he's great. Rony, the event manager was great and gave me a little tour because I have never been there before. Mike stoped by to say hello and helped clear vine glasses and finished plates. We ordered their red vine flight. We loved the flight vine stand. We ordered the charcuterie board (a meal by itself). Mushroom pasta, the braised pork chop with vegetables (fantastic), and, DOG friendly. They had a special meal that you can purchase for your dog that consisted of chunks of chicken breast and bowtie pasta. Our little girl love here meal! That was special. The owner was great and also has this fundraising thing going on that all proceeds of this particular item goes to senior animals. I LOVE THIS PLACE And I WOULD go back. I think next time I would like to do the Cave tour. read more

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Food was really good. We got the pulled cheese bread and sortribs and berries and cream for dessert. I think the ice is made there fresh it was the best ice cream I've had. Since home made ice cream. We sat outside and the view was great. Server was great. read more

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4.5 stars. We had hubby's bday lunch here this day. Everything was great. Chimichurri steak fries for an appetizer, white Viognier wine and a Merlot which were both excellent. Mains were the short rib and shrimp pasta. Dessert was bread pudding bites, crisp on the outside, soft inside, glazed with a carmel sauce and served with fresh berries. Yum!! We were seated in one of many private alcoves amidst the wine barrels. Very unique and very cool! Our waiter was Mike and he was awesome. My only complaint is there was no salt/pepper on the tables and I had to use the fast food packets I had in my purse as we couldn't flag anyone down.The food was not quite warm enough, especially the short rib but they were quite busy on this Thursday and we didn't want to wait for reheating. We will definitely go back and happily recommend it. read more

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This place was amazing. First of all it's a little off the beaten path but well worth the drive. Make sure to experience dining by the wine barrels within the cave. Literally felt like you had a private section just for you and your group. The service was amazing. The food was scrumptious. After dinner we walk around and had lots of photo op with breath taking backgrounds, and scenery. I will definitely be returning to this winery. read more

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Great food and ambiance, service was a little slow. I suggest sitting inside if you can for a better atmosphere and experience

A ladies overnight outing in Temecula was ending and our dinner was at the Cave. Our friend who booked it had the time wrong and basically we got there 10 minutes before closing at 6:00. They were so very nice and accommodating!! Not only did they go ahead and seat us but treated us like royalty. Our food was perfect and so delicious! They could have turned us away and instead created a beautiful evening. Thank you staff at the Cave on Monday February 24 2025!!! read more

Definitely recommend the chimichurri steak fries! Food was delicious. Service was good. We loved the scenery! Went into a "cave" full of wine barrels that divided the tables. So cute! Reservations definitely recommended. Gets busy. read more

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Great unique restaurant on a winery with an excellent view. Ended up walking onto the winery last minute as we got a couch from a hot air balloon experience we had that morning back in March. We put our names down on the waitlist that was 50 minutes, but thankfully there is a speakeasy that is nestled within a church-like building next door along with a wine tasting room with a great view of the countryside. Ended up have some cocktails at the speakeasy and had wine flights at the tasting room while soaking in the view. Ended up getting called back early to be seated by the hostess who had been hustling ever we saw her but was very friendly nonetheless. Ended up getting seated inside in the "cellar" which was a little chilly so I would recommend bringing a sweater or jacket even if it's a warm day. The waiter was attentive and the food came out quickly. Had the chimchurri steak fries, beef short ribs and spicy feta dip which were all excellent! We split this as a couple and it was so delicious and filling we didn't have room for anything else. Highly recommend make this a stop on your Temecula wine adventure. read more

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My husband and I had such a great time here after our wine tasting tour. We actually ended up meeting another couple there while touring and decided to dine together. The service was awesome, the ambience was beautiful and relaxing as well. It's almost a 2 hour drive for us but 100% worth it. We did the wine flight tasting while dining which was fun! read more

Very unique dining experience. We are in the wine cellar it was dark and romantic. The table they gave us for 4 adults and a baby was small, felt very cramped. They didn't have a changing table for the baby and the restaurant closed a little earlier than we expected so we had dinner around 3:30. They food and portions were good but a little pricey. read more

We went to The Cave last year and were looking forward to our this visit....I don't kow what happened, but this year it was very, not good. The charturrite plate they show on their website was not what we got. It took us about 25 minutes to get a glass of wine and then we had to stop a waiting who was practically running past us, to stop and take our order. Don't even think of ordering the fries and some kind of meat. The fries were OK with a chimchurri sauce (not very much of it)...the meat was dried out and tough. You can't beat the ambiance. It is a really fun place.....wish the food and service matched! The only reason I gave it two stars was because last year we did enjoy everything. read more

This place is amazing... We went there for our anniversary because we had been there before for a wine tasting in the cave, and we fell in love with their setup for the cave dining. I ordered their chorizo and cajun homemade pasta, and my husband ordered their steak and mashed potatoes. first of all, the pasta was heavenly, it was pretty spicy (i love me some good spice), and the steak was cooked to the most perfect medium rare. it melts in your mouth. I also ordered their bloody mary and omg it was amazing, my husband also ordered an old fashioned and a flight of their mixed wines (everything was amazing) n if you feel like dessert their bread pudding bites are so yummy, so crunchy yet soft and moist on the inside. Overall, we couldn't have had a better service and meals. This is definitely a must to visit if you are in the temecula area. The best part was the price, we ordered so many things and the bill was just over 100 dollars for two people and a lot of food and drinks. This place is not hyped the way it should be. Thank you to the kitchen staff for the A++ meals and the staff for their service. read more

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The ambience and food were great! I will definitely be back again soon!! I highly recommend the salmon!!

The cave is great. I been here now to eat for brunch for a wine party bus which is extremely fun if you are with friends. The Cave also has a tour that you have to reserve in advanced and has for dining in you will have to get to call ahead and see how busy they get. I called for a party of 2 and told us that it will be okay. My assumptions is that for a bigger party reservations will be needed. The environment is great with great views inside and out. Outside is great with mist and if you are a people watcher you will see groups coming from the party bus, families and bachelorette groups. We had a great server in Ray and the total atmosphere is super laxed. Chimchurri fries and the cave turkey sandwich along with 3 drinks. 2017 Melbec and blueberry mimosa that was top notch. Looking forward to coming again for sure. read more

We took a day to explore wine country with our family. I know, I know...wine tasting with kids...not ideal, right? Wrong. They had so much fun. This is the only winery we actually stopped at. I chose it because I thought the kiddos would enjoy eating 'in a cave' and I was right. They thought it was so cool! And so did I! The ambiance is so unique inside and the cool air felt amazing on a 95 degree summer day. The food was actually really good. A bit pricey, but fairly standard for the area. The chimichurri fries were DELICIOUS! My husband and I shared a mixed wine flight and we really enjoyed them all. The service was very slow to start but our server was very friendly and helpful and brought us each an extra 'sample' of our favorite wines from the flight. The grounds are beautiful, as all of Temecula wine country is. We really love it here and can't wait to come back. Oak Mountain and the Cave Cafe will always be on our must do list! read more

First time here and it was cool eating inside of a cave. The wine was good, the food okay but eating inside of a cave....awesome! The charcuterie board was good, just wish the bread was toasted or had some crackers. read more

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Yummmmmyyyyy! We made reservations to sit outside at the cave cafe for lunch on a Saturday. They were pretty busy but with a reservation we were seated right away. We ordered the chimichurri fries and ahi sandwich. The fries were out if this world and my mouth is watering again just thinking about them. The ahi sandwich was good but we would probably order something different next time. Overall amazing food and the service was great too! read more

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