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    The Hat

    3.7 (691 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Original pastrami sandwich with onion rings.
    Myrine S.

    Was craving some pastrami and their sandwich is the best! Loaded with lots of meat and perfect with pickles and mustard on a soft roll. Their onion rings are so good too! Especially when they're nice and warm. Generous portions. We also love the chili cheese fries and orange bang drink. Convenient drive thru and friendliest, efficient staff.

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    Myphuong L.

    A Southern California chain that serves sandwiches, hamburgers and hot dogs. But best Known for world famous pastrami dip. We had the pastrami burger on a soft sesame bun and I have to say, I was blown away. I'm used to pastrami's being sliced thick and being extremely salty. However, it's not the case here. I've been having it wrong all this time! The pastrami ($12.60) was sliced thinly and it wasn't salty. The onion rings ($4.85) came in a brown paper bag and it soaked up the grease. Nicely battered. We got chili fries ($8.60) and added cheddar ($1.99). I didn't like that the cheddar was not melted. Next time we would get small regular fries ($3.99) and a cup of chili ($2.99). The soda fountain has touchless systems for the cups.

    Large fries!
    Crystal F.

    We were in the area and looked this place up on Yelp, the reviews drew us in, and it was packed when we arrived which is usually a good sign. I ordered the pastrami sandwich and hubby got the roast beef. The pastrami sandwich was so packed full of meat it and very flavorful and filling, but not overly salty like some other sandwich shops. We also ordered a large side of fries that looked like an extra large, it was enough for 4 people. We almost got the pastrami fries because they looked so good, but I will have to make another trip here. The staff was great, ordering was quick and easy even with the big crowd. Excellent place to check out.

    Wayne W.

    A friend of mine took me here while we were in Temecula Dang it was bomb! The pastrami sandwich has soo much meat! The meat is sliced perfectly right, not to thick not to thin. They are well known for their pastrami sandwiches but they also have a full menu of other items They even have a veggie sandwich I'd recommend stopping it They have their own little lot with plenty of parking spaces.

    Pastrami burger, Jr. Cheeseburger and chili cheese fries.
    Valentine B.

    If you're looking for a classic American chili fix, The Hat will do the job. The portions are huge and definitely worth the price. That said, the chili was a bit bland and could use a little salt to bring the flavors out. The pastrami was decent for a popular franchise.

    Justin F.

    e were in the area and decided to explore a new spot, drawn in by the great 80s-themed atmosphere. The vibe is definitely a highlight! Food-wise, the experience was a bit of a contrast. I found my sandwich to be flavorful but quite small for the price (see picture for roast beef vs pastrami) , whereas my wife's pastrami sandwich was massive. The pastrami itself was a bit on the greasy side and lacked a punch of seasoning, though the portions especially the pastrami fries we saw at other tables was clearly a draw for their loyal fan base. Service is a standard counter-order setup, which was efficient. I'd consider returning to try the chili cheese fries or a different specialty to see if it hits the mark.

    By to go bag of Crispy Onion rings! A must have.
    Cindy W.

    We were driving through the city and my sister stopped here for a quick bite. Tried the Onion Rings and they were light and crispy and just pure delicious! The pastrami tasted great too. Drive thru service was busy, but it was handy since they were packed inside. This is a nice place to grab a bite to eat!

    Pastrami Cheeseburger
    Art E.

    Absolutely the best chili cheese fries served. Nobody does it better than the hat. They serve their chili cheese fries with tomato and pickle better than anybody ever. Could the service is fast. The ambience is quick.

    Lorenzo W.

    INSTANT FAVORITE! The Hat gives an LA vibe similar to Tommy's Burgers but with a pastrami twist. I LOVED my pastrami sandwich and order of chili fries. The pastrami was mouthwatering, while the chili fries were MASSIVE! Everything was flavorful and authentic. Prices are good and the staff were super knowledgeable. The staff took the initiative to explain the order sizes and offered to box our items before we even asked. Side note: I bought a Hat shirt on my way out for $12.50. Merch was limited.

    Soda dispensers
    Denise J.

    I arrived today at 10:15am. The Hat opened at 10:00am on a Sunday. I ordered a Pastrami Sandwich with the Au Jus on the side that way my bread wouldn't be soggy. I also ordered a small fry extra crispy and small Chili. I placed my order to go. I noticed there were only all female staff working. The customer service was great. There's plenty of inside seating. The restaurant looked very clean and organized. Once I got home I ate my food which was still warm. Everything was delicious. I'm very pleased with everything I ordered today.

    Pastrami sandwich
    Derell A.

    Was recommended here by many of my friends who live in Southern California. I am visiting for work and had to stop by! First off I love the environment when you walk in. Secondly you can see the workers making your food and they are very proactive! I was able to get the pastrami sandwich and chili cheese fries. Mind you the serving of the chili cheese fries is unreal! My only knock would be that they didn't mix around the cheese. Also the pastrami sandwich was so good with plenty of meat! They definitely give you great value. As for me I didn't even make a dent in eating it all as it was so much food ! (Good thing) I was able to take home half of the sandwich and I plan on going back later this week before I head back to northern cal to try their pastrami burger with onion rings. I definitely recommend this place and the staff was quick to get your food.

    Norman R.

    It's Thursday! Had a craving for pastrami and I had to satisfy it! Only The Hat can deliver the perfect pastrami dip and fries! The right amount of meat, and the dip is the best! Pickles, mustard, peppers and delicious!

    Essie K.

    The Hat is super nostalgic for me and reminds me of the good old high school days. What's amazing is that they have maintained the exact same decor after all these decades but the place is clean and well maintained. Service was friendly and professional. Plenty of seats inside and ample parking in the lot. The food will give you a heart attack with all the fat and grease but it's so good and filling. The chili cheese fries are massive. I love their classic pastrami dip but I had to dock a star because this location doesn't fill the pastrami as much and the sandwich was smaller. Please fill our subs a little more and I'll be coming back for more ;)

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    My wife and I ,two sandwiches chili cheese fries 1 medium drink $30 . Too expensive and fries weren't that good.

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    10 years ago

    Best Pastrami and Fries in town. My husband delivered their meat products to them over 25 years ago! So glad they are now in Murrieta,

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    Honeycutt Farms Cafe

    Honeycutt Farms Cafe

    4.1
    (330 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    You can't go wrong with any item on the menu. It's our go-to for breakfast. We usually call in our…read moreorder and I'll drive over to pick it up. . The food is REAL food! The portion sizes are large and we usually end up having leftovers . The website needs some work and they don't have DoorDash or GrubHub, so you'll need to pick it up yourself. They just opened their coffee bar, and my first drink was amazing!

    I came here with my brother and we both ordered The Cuban with fries ($20). It comes with honeycutt…read moreham, pulled pork, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, pickles, onions, honey mustard, and pepperoncinis on a grilled roll. I substituted the bread for a gluten-free bun, and honestly, it had a lot of flavor. It did start to fall apart after a while, especially with the coleslaw, but it held up pretty well at first. The presentation was beautiful and everything was packed with flavor. Even the coleslaw was really good. They are definitely not stingy with the meat, which I appreciated. I finished the whole sandwich, and so did my brother. I also got an iced matcha latte and replaced the milk with oat milk, plus added vanilla syrup. The flavor was really good. It wasn't overly sweet, but just enough to enjoy while still tasting the matcha. Price-wise, $20 for a sandwich felt a little high, and our total came out to $57.60 for both of us. There were upcharges for the gluten-free bun and oat milk, plus we added two sides of ranch. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality and flavor make up for it. We went during lunch and it was pretty busy, especially with an older crowd, but the service was still amazing. Our waitress checked on us often and was very attentive. Overall, this place is definitely a vibe, both inside and outside, and a great first-time experience. I wouldn't come here regularly because of the prices, but if I'm in the area again, especially for a doctor's appointment, I would definitely come back.

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    Country Cute all the way
    Country Cute all the way
    Honeycutt Farms Cafe
    Honeycutt Farms Cafe

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    Top Grill

    Top Grill

    4.3
    (371 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    We used to go to Top Grill often years ago because the food was always fresh, healthy, delicious,…read moreand generously portioned. I especially love the grilled salmon, and my go-to is usually the steak and chicken bowl with vegetables and either white or brown rice. My husband loves their chicken bowl as well. Everything we've tried has always tasted fresh and high quality at a very fair price. Recently though, after the ownership change, I became disappointed because instead of the delicious teriyaki sauce in the little takeout containers, we were only given salty soy sauce packets and chili sauce packets. It completely changed the experience for me, and honestly made me not want to come back. I finally decided to call and speak with Bob. I explained how much we missed the original teriyaki sauce and how the portions had started feeling skimpy compared to the past. Bob was wonderful. He listened, cared, and simply said, "I got you. I'll take care of you." And wow....he absolutely did. The steak and teriyaki chicken bowl I received was one of the best I've ever had from Top Grill. The portions were generous again, the food was fresh and flavorful, and that delicious teriyaki sauce was back! My husband loved his chicken bowl too. Customer service really matters, and Bob completely changed our experience. Because of him, we will definitely be coming back. Thank you, Bob, for caring about your customers. Ask for Bob, he's the best! I called Bob after dinner tonight to let him know how much we appreciated him, and that now we will return.

    I called and ordered chicken bowl with no rice and extra veggies. The person was nice and asked…read morequestions to make sure he had my order correct. When I got there asked if I wanted extra sauce. The restaurant was small with few tables and clean. It's close to my house and easy for me to grab on my way home. The chicken was tender and flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly, just the right amount of crunch. Delicious! Thank you Sorry I didn't get to snap a picture of my food, I was starving hahaha

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    Bar dining area
    Bar dining area
    Beef short ribs.
    Beef short ribs.
    26684 Margarita Rd, Murrieta CA

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    26684 Margarita Rd, Murrieta CA
    Savage Chef Bar & Grill

    Savage Chef Bar & Grill

    4.5
    (864 reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$$

    The music and food is exactly what I love! We love going there for our special occasions like…read moreBirthdays. We also love going on any given night. Lobster Roll is a must. Short Rib dinner, a must. PB&J Wings are phenomenal, with a little heat! ANY of the desserts are spectacular. Just go already!!

    If you haven't been to Savage Chef Bar & Grill yet, you're missing out! Every dish is made from…read morescratch, and you can absolutely taste the difference. From the fresh ingredients to the incredible flavors, every bite was packed with quality and care. Not only was the food fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, the atmosphere was welcoming, the service was excellent (shoutout to Holly & Sofia), and the attention to detail was evident in everything we ordered. It's not often you find a place committed to making everything from scratch, but Savage Chef delivers on every level. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to again and again! PS: If I could give them 10 Stars, I would because Holly went above and beyond any service you can ever expect. My Hubs and I were driving back from a weekend in San Diego when we found this gem. We dined, had great conversations with staff, other customers and even Dylan, himself! We left, went to a supercharger to charge my car. Got home (35 mins away), before my Hubs realized he left his phone at the restaurant. I remember them saying they closed late. Called. They answered. Holly was still there and had the phone. She literally offered to bring it to us since we were far away but we couldn't put her out the way and Hubs needs his phone to drive his car. Drove back to the restaurant. Got there around 1:17am, Sunday, 06/14/26, and there was her smiling face with my Hubs phone. Thanks Holly and Alejandro for staying so we could get the phone. #SavageChefBarAndGrill #FoodieFind #MadeFromScratch #10StarExperience #SupportLocal #FoodieLife #InlandEmpireEats

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    Saturday at 6 pm
    Saturday at 6 pm
    Amazing marshmallow crust on the Banana Pudding
    Amazing marshmallow crust on the Banana Pudding
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    Sharon's Creole Kitchen

    Sharon's Creole Kitchen

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Thursday 4/16/26 4 pm. Cook is Back delivering . If it is…read morenot Broken... please never change a thing! My fried Snapper was back to perfection!!! The Cabbage and corn bread was back to greatness!!!! And the fried Okra.. it made me want to Slap somebody!! So Good!!! Thank You for Putting things back the way they were. 10 out of 10.

    PPPEEEOOOOPPPPLLLEEEEE OF THE WWWOOORRRRRLLLLDDDD!…read more Do not and I mean DO NOT SKIPPPP THEM! the food was amazing but the service! The service was amazing from The start of them picking up the phone to then joking with me while taking my order to the pleasant clean restaurant when my husband picked it up to go! I called right after trying to go to another creole kitchen now. I read the drama here and I skipped over them! Couldn't order at another place and came to them because they were open! Let me tell you! That was the best decision and my lord and savior works in mysterious ways okay! Let's get into my actual orders The FISHHHHHH Red snapper and cat fishhhh CRISPYYYYY NOT SOGGY AND FLAVORFUL LIKE I GOT THE FOOD TWENTY MINUTES LATER AND IT WAS STILL HOT WITH A CRUNCH! I KID YOU NOT! I don't eat catfish but my husband fish was actually good lol and I don't like catfish! The sides! I mean I have never been to a place and can swear by every side until today! So today! I will swear by EVERY SINGLE SIDDDEEEE OF FFOOOODDDDD THEY OFFFEERRRR. If you don't stop and order here you are truly missing out! Thanks again to the shift lead who took my order and reassured me the entire way! I will scream go to SHARONS LOL

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    Nice dining area inside and outside.
    Nice dining area inside and outside.
    1pc Chicken (breast )
    1pc Chicken (breast )
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