Brittany. Daniel and Brandon made our experience great! And the views awesome. Luke's #1 read more

Luke's On Front - The burger was FANTASTICALY DELISCIOUS!10 OUT 10, thank you. Lets'Go Brandon! - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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This is a staple in Old Town Temecula! Located on the 4th floor, with indoor and outdoor seating with open air and a cool breeze. Bar area has outside patio seating and they have heaters for the chilly winter months. They brought back happy hour (hallelujah!) after the chaos of COVID. I have been coming here for 10+ YEARS and it is still one of my favorite places in Temecula! PROS: * friendly staff * quick service * HAPPY HOUR * delicious, fresh food * views, views, views! * indoor/outdoor seating * clean bathrooms! * outdoor heaters (for the cold months) * outdoor shade in the summer * close to the Stampede parking lot, or street parking available CONS: * can get busy, especially Friday and Saturday evenings (be patient, it's worth the wait!) read more

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We came in for a Monday lunch. I've heard the restraint is usually very busy and hard to get into, so this was a great time to come in if you've been wanting to try it out! The place had a very casual vibe, but I could see how the ambiance would be nice at night time for a more upscale dinner. I liked that it was upstairs and had some nice views of downtown Temecula. The decor was a bit busy though which obstructed the view a bit. Possibly because of the Christmas decorations though. The service was very friendly and relaxed, but it did take a little longer than expected to get our drinks and entrees. A very casual service style. We ordered a cup of the artichoke bisque which was a huge portion. The soup was a bit heavy but it had a great flavor and the crunchy focaccia for dipping was perfect. For lunch I got the blackened chicken sammie, which wasn't on their printed menu but I saw it online and they were able to make it for me. The ciabatta was so soft and the sandwich had a great spicy flavor. I got the loaded twisted cauli Mac as my side and I wish I would have just opted for the fries. The Mac needed seasoning and the addition of the cauliflower was just kind of strange and out of place. But my friend got the fries and they were thin and crispy and delicious. Overall the food was very good, but the prices are pretty high so this wouldn't be something I recommend for an everyday lunch spot. But to treat yourself to a really great meal, I highly recommend. read more

Luke's On Front - Artichoke bisque - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Friday night 10/17 we ordered 4 Micheladas. They were the absolute worst micheladas we have ever had. This is a very popular basic drink.. school up! read more

Our server was super helpful and service oriented. Lunch was great I had the wrap and my friend had a chicken sandwich. Dessert was delicious we sang happy birthday to her. Everything was delicious and perfect read more

Luke's On Front - Crème Brûlée - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Loved everything- food service ambiance. what really stood out to me was the fantastic accommodating, patient service!! We felt really welcomed and definitely excited to return. Natalie was AMAZING!! So sweet and patient and attentive and all the good things. The owner is also very nice! I would try their higher end food but I don't eat meat..but everything on the menu looks absolutely delicious! The place inside is small, but modern and doesn't feel crowded at all. Seasonal deco so cute. Service really does go above and beyond. read more

Thank you Luke's on front! We celebrated our anniversary this weekend and they graciously accommodated my growing # of guests. I appreciated it so much. The food and drinks were great! Most of all our waitress Bella was so amazing. The cake and sparklers were a very nice and thoughtful touch. Thank you so much for the best experience. read more

Horrible dining experience and extremely disrespectful customer service. The 2 female waiters were horribly rude. We waited for ketchup for over one hour by the time we asked the third time our food was cold. We couldn't get drinks because we were told our waiter had 10 other tables to wait on. Tried to discuss why we were over charged for items we didn't receive and our waiter became very hostile and aggressive. It was my birthday and it was the worst dining experience. Not to mention my party of 10 paid well over $150 in gratitudy to our waiter that was too busy to bring us drinks until we were almost done with our meals. We spent well over $500 on food and was treated with disrespect and given all the excuses in the world and never an apology. My advice to any patron wanting to visit this establishment please go elsewhere, be smart and take your money elsewhere as Luke's On Front doesn't respect, value, or appreciate their customers! read more

Great place to eat, have a drink, and relax as you overlook the town. Pyper was our server and she was great. She had great suggestions on how to customize the chocolate mouse cake. Definitely will be returning! read more

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Really good spot, food is awesome....the bar staff are always friendly and kind as are the two owners. When in Temecula, give this spot a try. read more

Great atmosphere that is open and airy with a beautiful bar and view of the Temecula strip. Great for people watching, great food and socializing. read more

Luke's On Front - Blackened chicken pasta with tomatoes, capers and parsley . An excellent choice! - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Thanks kate for the great service and giving me a delicious food option. Got the wam bam burger lettuce wrapped with fruit and everything was delicious, although it probably would have been better with the bun. Overall good experience :) read more

I take my son here often. We always have the best service ever! The food is super awesome and I always recommend the charcuterie platter. The meatloaf is awesome as well. The owners are so nice and I appreciate that they are always onsite. The servers and other employees have always been so nice to me and my children. The ambience is amazing because you can pick an indoor or outdoor seat/table. I've been in the the accessible event room many times. They have a patio and outdoor fire pit. It's amazing and the view is incredible! Incredible wedding, birthday, anniversary, event meeting or other party is a must do. Incredible prices and service. read more

Went to Luke's with friends after a show at The Old Town Temecula Community Theater. Really liked the vibe with the open doors on the rooftop patio on such a beautiful evening! It was hot outside when we got there, so we sat inside but still got to enjoy an "outdoor" experience :-) We shared the ceviche appetizer served with tortilla chips. It was served super cold and fresh with lots of flavor. Large enough for 4 to share. For dinner, 2 of us shared the Wham Bam Thank You Jam burger with fries. There was alot going on flavor-wise, but not overpowering. We could still taste all of the great ingredients. A really, really tasty burger. Also ordered the Seared Ahi Salad and Finney Philley Rib Eye Sandwich. Both delicious and large portions. Great food and service -- a lovely experience! read more

Sunday Brunch was really good!!! Brittany was awesome... Funny, outgoing and very nice!

Let me start with the good news. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very good and attentive. We enjoy the environment. They did have a small Happy Hour menu. One of the items was well drinks for $8. That was reasonable to me. Now for the not so good as well as what I interpret as lying. The not so good is that the calamari for $16 was very small and very dry in overcooked. The lying was that I ordered a Happy Hour well bourbon and was told they did not have a designated well bourbon and a bartender named off several bourbons. I picked one and enjoyed two of them while we were there. It was after we had paid the bill and left that I learned that while they have no designated well bourbon hey alternative she named were all $6 more than the happy hour price. I was never informed of this. I was never told that while they did not have a well bourbon all they had were other bourbons for a higher cost. This is what I call lying. read more

Great rooftop spot, my go-to for consistent great food and brew. Vibes are always good, great service.Tera the bartender is awesome. I wish I still lived in the area to come here more often. read more

Luke's On Front - Chronic - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

I'm almost embarrassed to give this place 2 stars because of their normally high ratings. I had high hopes as this was my first time here. Luke's on Front is one of the fancier places located in Old Town Temecula. To get in, you'll have to follow the sidewalk to the right of It's Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill on the ground floor. Enter through the door that leads to the elevator and take it straight up to the 4th floor. Parking is hard to come by here in Old Town but I usually just end up circling the lot near Stampede. At the entrance there is an iPad where you sign in and enter your info. You'll get a text when your table is set. They also do temp checks and make sure you wash your hands or use the provided hand sanitizer (which btw is eczema and psoriasis friendly) before entering. When we arrived, no one was waiting so we were told we could sit at the bar until we got seated. Bar seating was full but before we could order, the hostess said she could seat us. Awesome sauce! And this my friends, is where it all went downhill... Our servers were nice, we had a guy and a lady. Didn't catch their names. Lady took our drink orders. I said 2 shots of whiskey so we could each have one, but instead she gave me a double shot in one glass. Weird. The guy came by afterwards and he took our food order. About 40 minutes or so pass and still no food. I flagged him down and asked about it... he said he would check on it. Shortly after, the lady comes by saying something to the effect of "I'm so sorry, I'm gonna go ahead and check on your food for you" which led me to believe she forgot to input the order?! I saw her by the bar entering something into the computer, so that seemed a bit suspect. After about an hour of waiting, we finally get our food. My potatoes were slightly undercooked. I was cutting the benedict into bite size pieces and ate about half until I saw that nasty black hair on the yolk of one of my eggs.... UMMMM GROSS!! I flagged the guy down again and told him about it. He apologized and said he would get me another. I asked for no English muffin this time and he delivered. Funny part is it came out super quick, within 5 minutes I'd say. I ate it but it just didn't do it for me. The hollandaise was lacking in flavor and the entire dish was room temp. I've had many bendicts and this was probably the worst. No complaints about the burrito. When the bill came, the lady came by our table, heard about the hair mishap and offered a discount. That was nice. They were pretty busy for Sunday brunch, but the wait for our food was ridiculous! I am willing to give this place another shot one day or night, but not sure when. For now, can't say I recommend it, but hopefully on my next visit I'll be able to. Needless to say, I was very disappointed. The views are great, service was good, but the whole food experience unfortunately took a wrong turn. Two stars for now. Hope to bump it up when I update my review next time. read more

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Tourist trap! And trapped we were!! :( My boyfriend and I went here a little bit ago, but it's taken me some time to decide what I wanted to say about this place. Ultimately I don't even have any photos, which says something because I LOVE taking photos of my food. The restaurant is in the top floor of a building in downtown Temecula and from the street it looks like it will be a fun rooftop restaurant. It is a rooftop. bar/restaurant of sorts, but was crowded and looked out over other side streets, not the downtown which is what it seemed like from the street. The food itself was pretty average, if not nothing more than ok. We started with the hummus plate which was big and had three types of hummus and things like olives, carrots, and bread. However it was very underwhelming and the hummus was ok, but nothing special. For entrees my boyfriend got the rack of lamb which he liked, but wouldn't come back for. I got the salmon (blackened) which I thought was over cooked and had minimal flavor, especially with the jasmine rice and vegetables served with it. The service was fine, although they did forget about us at the end and it took us awhile to flag down a server to get the check. The crowd at night definitely made the place feel more like a bar than a nice place to get dinner, but I can't hold that against them because who doesn't like a good rooftop bar? Ultimately, we will not be going back the next time we were in Temecula as there are some other phenomenal spots, but hey at least we tried it out! read more

Really great spot for an amazing view and healthy, gourmet options. They do a great hummus & veggie board. Probably the best hummus I've ever had !! Their stuffed mushrooms are really good. We also tried the side of asparagus which was also delicious. Interesting decor but really can't beat the location. Service is great too! Would definitely return (: read more

Luke's On Front - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

What a wonderful lunch!! Thank you Brittany for the great service!! It really does make a difference when you have such a wonderful and professional wait staff. Food was awesome read more

A friend got a big group of us together to celebrate her birthday and we came here to grab some drinks before dinner. Thankfully someone got there early to get us a table so we were sat immediately. Our waiter was friendly and checked in on us throughout our visit. We were sat outside and the ambiance was chill, as we were upstairs and had a little view of downtown Temecula. The table put in a big drink order, and all the drinks surprisingly came out pretty quickly despite it being a busy night. My partner and I ordered a vodka mule and a Paloma. Both drinks were great! Each had fresh fruit juice and had balanced amount of mixers to alcohol. Everyone enjoyed their drinks, and we ordered a couple more rounds before heading to dinner. A spot worth checking out! We didn't eat this time, but their dinner menu looked good and their drinks were solid across the board. read more

Came here on a Tuesday night for dinner. It wasn't very busy at all, and we were the only ones on the rooftop patio area. Our server was very friendly and nice, she was really awesome. There were some moments where we waited a little while for service, but I think they had a situation going on so it's ok. We got the boneless wings and the empanadas to start. They were good, but honestly they were just ok. Same goes for the rest of the food we got. The seafood pasta was a little bit too salty, but the seafood itself was pretty fresh tasting. Overall, the food was pretty good, but honestly not worth the price. read more

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We happened upon this place in downtown temecula, saw the sign and figured why not give it an evening date night shop. This place was very loud upon entering and very booked up but the bar was very empty so we went there. The inside is stunning, and the atmosphere is great. We sat at the bar, got instant service and ordered a leprechaun mixed fruit juice drink and my wife ordered wine. For dinner we ordered the filet and rack of lamb. The food took quite a long while to come out, probably cause they were very busy in the normal dinning room. They also didn't check on us which was odd because the bar wasn't very busy at all and few people were standing around. When the food finally came out it smelled delicious. However half the filet was tasteless and over cooked, same for a couple pieces of the lamb. The other halves were delicious so not sure how that worked. Also the carrots were rock solid and took some cutting work. We finished the night with ordering the Jamaican rum cheesecake with strawberries. Forewarned it was good but the cheesecake itself had a weird after taste. Then it took another twenty minutes if flagging someone down to get the bill. One other note, the food isn't cheap, this place is quite pricey compared to some of the other places on front street. I wouldn't recommend this place in general unless you want sub par food that is over priced, and service where you have to go out of your way to flag someone down. read more

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We came here for a friend's birthday dinner in the evening because they take reservations for large groups (15+). I ordered Moscato for drinks, Brussel sprouts as appetizers and seafood pasta & peppercorn burger as the main entree. The ambiance is very loud and rowdy. The service is slow and the food is decent overall but very expensive for the quality. The moscato and Brussel sprouts were good, the burger is decent, the pasta was mediocre and the fries were terrible. I wouldn't recommend coming here unless they improve the quality of their foods or reduce the price a lot. read more

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Derekkkkkkk!!! That's it!!!! He's the best bartender of all time I swear all his drinks phenomenal!!!!! read more

Luke's On Front - Derek - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Drinks are absolutely terrible and overpriced 4 drinks= $50. They have no dishwasher to clean they're dishes and all they're food comes in frozen. How do you have two tall, Tokyo tea, drinks, and walk out sober, come to find out they put water in your drinks and they barely put alcohol in your cup. This place is a joke. It seems like their workers get paid to be on their phones and not actually do their job. read more

We reserved a spot at this restaurant for our rehearsal dinner in October 2023. When we arrived we (bride and groom) were greeted with champagne and told the owner was able to upgrade us to the private room. To our surprise, they decorated the whole room for us (neon signs, ballon arch, picture areas) and even made custom drink tickets with our names on it for us/our guests! All of this was done without request, and just from the owner going above and beyond for us. Service was amazing, and we had access to outside on the balcony (private for just us & great views!). The owner, the server, and everyone else was absolutely amazing. The food and drinks were great as well. I would 10000% recommend this restaurant! (Sorry for the quality of some of the pictures as they were screenshots from a video) read more

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Came here on a recommendation of a friend since we were visiting Temecula. We weren't too hungry so we ordered a couple things to share and try. The service was great, they let us sit next to the fireplace even though everyone else was in a different part of the restaurant. We ordered the calamari to start and then the Wham Bam Thank You Jam and the halibut with risotto. The server came back to let us know they were out of the halibut, so we ended up substituting the halibut for salmon. Calamari was good, like any other calamari you normally have. I thought the Wham Bam Thank You Jam was pretty cool, it's definitely on the sweeter side. It's also a very tall burger so we cut it up to make it easier to eat. I do wish it was a little spicier to help cut down on the sweetness of it. Lastly, when we got our Salmon dish, we were a bit confused. I've never had risotto but the rice looked plain as paper. There was the strawberry salsa on top, which was also very sweet and not as tangy as I thought it'd be? The salmon was cooked well, not overdone and dry. Towards the end of our meal we asked our server if this was risotto we had ordered and he apologized and said that there must have been a mix up with the kitchen. He took the plate back with him and when he came back, he comp'd our calamari for us! Maybe the salmon dish would have tasted better with the risotto but it wasn't really remarkable eating rice with strawberries and salmon. The best part of this restaurant is the view. You get to watch people walk around old town Temecula and during the night there are lights hung around the city that will light up! Also if you come during sunset hour, there is a great view near the fireplace. All in all, the service was great, they were super accommodating even though we asked to sit somewhere far. The view is great outside. Maybe if I had tried more stuff off the menu I could have found something I liked, but I didn't really care for any of the things I ordered. read more

Luke's On Front - Salmon with strawberry salsa and what was supposed to be risotto but is just plain rice - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Fourth floor view, you have to stop for a drink at least! Lunch was bit on pricey side much like Old Town Temecula but enough choices to satisfy and fabulous outdoor bar overlooking Front St. Wham Bam Thank You Jam burger got rave reviews, too much for burger for one meal! Fries come in a great variety of styles, including truffle sea salt. I had Blackened Organic Chicken sandwich. Very tasty, ciabatta was actually tender and did not overpower the sandwich as ciabatta tends to do. I would venture down the menu next time. Dinner sounds amazing. Had to ask about that Tomahawk dinner special for $190. Apparently it feeds several people. Looked amazing! I think that would be a worthy experience. read more

Luke's On Front - Beer here! - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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We stopped in for drinks before heading to our dinner reservations elsewhere. The bar has a very laid back and fun atmosphere. I love that it is open to the balcony and looks down over downtown. There is plenty of space, and the whole restaurant is very clean. The staff is very friendly and seemed pretty genuine. Looking around while having our drinks, the food that we saw others enjoying looked very good! We had come here before for a rehearsal dinner about 5 years ago and the food was very good, and the service was great especially with the large group we had. I have since recommended different friends and family members to come here and all have been happy with their experiences as well. Had we not had reservations elsewhere, we would have had dinner this time here. The entrance is not right on the main street, you have to look for it. You go inside a door on a side street and take an elevator up to the restaurant. But by no means is it difficult to find, or not worth it. I can't wait to come back and dinner here soon! read more

Luke's On Front - Pre dinner drinks - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Ambiance and view of old town were beautiful. The waitress started off strong but then disappeared after the food was delivered. The humans board has some delicious hummus, the bagel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I ordered the ribeye sandwich and fries with onions and mushrooms. The onions/mushroom mix was heated in a pan but raw on the inside and the onion left bitter. The ribeye lacked salt and some was warm while other parts still cold. I will say the fries themselves were fried perfectly. read more

Had another great date night. Lexie always takes care of us and is prompt with our orders. Realistically will never go anywhere else on a Friday night. Best bar in old town. read more

Lexi the bartender is amazing and she makes the best drinks!!! We love her so much! You need to come here and ask for her :)

My brother suggested we try Luke's on Front for dinner. Service was great. Our server was Kate and she was very attentive. One member of our party has gluten allergy and ordered gluten free pasta. The wro g dish was brought out. Kate quickly realized the error and rushed over before it could be ate. This was a great heads up by Kate. Kate and the manager were very apologetic and went above and beyond to make it right. The food was great and they make a phenomenal Old Fashion. We will definitely return and I recommend Luke's on Front. read more

Was having a girls night out last night and haven't been to Luke's in a long time so decided to stop by and have a drink and snacks at the bar with friends.... We were completely ignored when sitting down and we waited a long time before anyone took our order. Even after we got our drinks neither bartender checked in if we wanted food or another drink when our glasses were empty... they had their backs to us most of the time... in the end we had to ask the bar back for our checks.... And we sat waiting for someone to take our cards. So again We had to ask the bar back to close us out. I work in customer service and I understand you get busy but the bar wasn't full and there were two bartenders working... won't be going back anytime soon. It's sad because it is a prime location and could be so much better. read more

HATS OFF TO LUKE & CHEF Honestly I feel as I go out to eat often & I do my due diligence / research prior. It's been a longgg while since i've been to a restaurant & have been blown away by everything - the atmosphere, the customer service, & most important EVERYTHING we ordered. We were greeted & directed in a very proper way, while being so busy and walking in on a Saturday night. The drinks before getting a bar side seat we're fantastic & well balanced. We landed a seat at the bar & ordered food. I looked around & all the food looked amazing; I couldn't easily decide. As a gluten free gal their gluten free menu is vast & worth it! We ordered The Buffalo wings off the app menu, The Wham Bam Thank You Jam Burger with Truffle fries, & The Ahi Taretare Taco Everything was cooked to perfection! Wings were juicy inside with a perfect baked crunch texture on the outside. The Taco was so light, fresh, airy, flavorful & left me wanting more! The rice flour tortilla was a fun take on a tortilla shell that didn't fall short of a delicious uplifting experience to the dish. As for the burger - I'm usually a cheese on burger, always, person, but my lover doesn't like cheese. This burger was so out of this world, it didn't need cheese - the red pepper jam packs such a delightful punch, in the best way possible, an amazing combination of ingredients, it steals the show. The truffle fries were fantastic; but I would say you need to love the taste of truffle for it not to be over powering. To top it off the live music was a fun & lively addition to our spontaneous evening. If you're looking for a fun time with an amazing meal & view i'd say look no further. Thank you Luke's on Front read more

Luke's On Front - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Great food and atmosphere. I recommend you check out the delicious menu so much to choose from. I'll be back

Lunch time beautiful weather, nice restaurant, outdoor dining area with heaters. Parked at the Old Town Garage parking garage and noticed the restaurant sign Lukes. Decided to come here for lunch we were not disappointed. Excellent service by Terra who not only was our server but also the bartender. My wife and son raved how delicious the drinks were flavorful and strong but not overwhelming. Food was tasty, portions match price of food. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Restaurant is on the 4th floor roof top, don't worry there is an elevator :) overall recommend this restaurant when visiting this beautiful city. cheers. read more

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We stopped here on two occasions and both times were okay. The first stop was a Saturday night and we were looking for drinks and food but we're told the kitchen was closed. We said okay, let's do drinks and sat at the bar. We were attended by the bartender immediately but after that we were pretty much forgotten - the bar wasn't full at all though. The drinks were okay, not the best mixed especially their special drink that my friend ordered. She actually left her drink. Our second visit was the next morning as we needed food before head to the road. No wait line around noon, if anything it was empty. Food options were good and food was good too. Our waitress did check in on us and made sure we were doing well. read more

Luke's On Front - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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