It's a nice restaurant at a beautiful Winery. We were here to celebrate a family member's birthday. Things started a little slow as they were very busy and short staffed. Things smoothed out after 15 or 20 minutes. Our friendly waiter has been here for many years and this was his last day, as he was leaving to be with his family in Brazil. Menu was still their "Winter" menu as I guess their Spring menu is still in the works. I opted for the Halibut and ordered it blackened. We also shared a Winter salad. It was our waiters last day after many years here. Overall it was very nice. This is a beautiful winery and well worth a visit! read more

We had dinner on the patio. The setting is lovely with a light breeze and live music. The menu has a wide selection of proteins, pasta and pizzas. The kids menu is great for families. Our server was friendly, but the only time we saw her was when we ordered and after we finished our meal. We were essentially neglected during our meal. No one refilled water glasses or checked in on us. We were hoping for a glass of wine with dinner but we never had a chance to order. Imagine not being able to get wine at a winery! To be fair, the food was well prepared and delicious. Service leaves much to be desired. read more

Second visit here and the food was just as yum as we remembered! I had the seafood pasta for the second time and my boyfriend ordered the bolognese, both portions were generous. Huge shoutout to Ramon for the awesome service, he was incredibly attentive and friendly. We're looking forward to our next visit here at Ponte :) read more

Nice refreshing ambience Nice menu selections Welcoming servers The prompt bus boys Enjoying 10% discount for wine members Gets 2 free wine glasses read more

Had a good time here. They accommodated us with a change for 4-6 with no issues. We ate outside. The sun was beaming, when putting down the shade there was a bunch of dust and other particles flying alll over. Ewww other than that service and food we very good. I'd go back for sure. Prices weren't too bad.. my salad was pretty good. The charcuterie was very very good. read more

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Had an amazing lunch at Ponte. The food was amazing but our server Ramon made it a great experience. Definitely will be back again!

Ramon was exceptional! Best serve we have had in a long time. Great atmosphere, quality food and great time.

The restraunt at Ponte is fantastic, the food is great (sea pasta is amazing) l. Ramon was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. His knowledge of the menu plus his recommendations and friendly attitude made it easy for us to order. We appreciate the great service. read more

As members of multiple wine clubs, this is our go to restaurant and winery in Temecula. Service is always outstanding and the food never disappoints. Salmon cakes appetizer are the best! I tried the salmon con maize on the spring menu and had to take half of it home. Michelin?? Are you listening ? My only feedback for Ponte is to restrict the patio to adults only please. This is no place for children Otherwise beautiful views and we enjoy the music on the patio. See you next month read more

We had a fantastic meal here at sunset. The food was lovely. The bread to start was exceptionally delicious. We greatly enjoyed the seafood pasta and the filet mignon. Cooked to perfection and delicious. Recommend a wine flight to pair with the menu. read more

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The cob salad with the beef sandwich is more than enough for two people!! We loved the salad and the dressing was delicious! The beef sandwich was amazing with grilled onions and Au Jus to dip with it. read more

Excellent from the beginning (Hostess Kaleigh) to the end (Michael Waiter)! Service, food, atmosphere, everything was so good. The taste of the food and the wine was amazing. We definitely want to come back soon! read more

Michael and the entire staff were amazing the place has amazing views through the property please order the wine country salad with stake or chicken read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Wine country salads chicken and stake - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Had an amazing experience! The Swordfish special with risotto was delicious. The service was 5/5

Had a wonderful afternoon lunch at the beautiful grounds. The ambiance and service were top notch. We're club members and have been coming for years and it does not disappoint. Excellent meal followed by a glass in the members' room! Thank you. read more

I came here with a group of friends. I would highly suggest making a reservation ahead of time as I heard some walk-ins come in and were told the wait times were over an hour long. Our table was not ready at the time of our reservation, but it was no problem as my friends and I decided to do a wine tasting while we waited for our table. The seating was outdoors and it was beautiful. There was a nice view of the rose garden and the patio had some heated panels that were turned on since it was a little chilly. My friend ordered the Margherita pizza and said she enjoyed it. My other friend and I split the shrimp pizza. It was a little strange to have broccoli on pizza but it wasn't bad. Overall, the shrimp pizza was really tasty and the shrimps were quite plump. My only things about it is that I would suggest that the broccoli be a little more cooked. The broccoli was semi cooked so it retained some crunch but was not fully cooked down. I would have preferred my broccoli cooked down but that's my own preference. The pizzas can definitely be shared by 2 people. The portions here are quite large. The service was quick and everyone was very nice. I would come back again for lunch. read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Margherita Pizza - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Delicious meal from starters through dessert. Wonderful service from Jessica. I highly recommend this restaurant. It's our favorite in Temecula wine country. read more

Fantastic food combined with outstanding service is what awaits you at the Restaurant at Ponte. This was by far the best meal I've had this year and the best dinner experience I've had in a long time. We stopped in for dinner while celebrating a quick anniversary getaway at the resort, and wasn't expecting too much from the small patio restaurant on property. I was blown away by the caliber of cooking that is going on here. I'll try to keep it brief. We started with the mussels and a bottle of their Verdicchio 2022, which paired nicely. The red curry and coconut used in the broth was a great touch, elevating a somewhat mundane dish into a delectable appetizer. This was a great dish. We opted to split the Beef + Risotti entree because we had already eaten some small bites from their Cellar lounge. They actually brought out two individual plates of our entree, with portions that were certainly larger than a single entree. That's the kind of pro-active service that is missing in so many restaurants these days and it was greatly appreciated. More so because the dish was fantastic. The texture of the risotto paired with the mushroom sauce was sublime, completely upstaging the fall apart short rib and perfectly cooked green beans. If the mussels were a great dish, this one was near perfect for me. We don't usually order dessert but felt compelled to try the souffle, more so to verify the quality of their execution. Unsurprisingly, it was perfectly flaky and gooey and delicious. Needless to say, we enjoyed a fantastic anniversary dinner here. There are undoubtedly more things that I like about this place, but you really need to come try it for yourself. The Ponte Vineyard Inn is a beautiful property with many great features, and the Restaurant at Ponte might just be their best one. read more

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Had the most wonderful experience at The Restaurant at Ponte and I have to give a huge shoutout to Jessica for making the night truly special. We were celebrating a friend's birthday, and from the moment we arrived Jessica welcomed us with the brightest, most genuine smile. Right away she asked if anyone had allergies, which immediately made me feel taken care of. I have a gluten allergy, and she walked me through all of my options without hesitation. That level of attentiveness honestly made my night. The food was incredible, and Jessica also offered great wine pairing suggestions that made the experience even better. Everything from the service to the atmosphere felt thoughtful and elevated. We will absolutely be coming back but only if we can request Jessica as our server! She turned a great dinner into an exceptional experience. read more

Wining and dining - this is the spot. Country rustic vibes, set in the heart of Temecula's wine country, this place will make you feel right at home. THE FOOD ELABORATION. - Brussels Sprouts | Crispy, similar to delicate little chips. Love the feta and balsamic mixed throughout. - Steak + Shrimp | The grilled Cajun sirloin steak was medium to well done (they're cubed pieces of meat on a skewer). Shrimp was glazed with a flavorful Cajun cream sauce. Loved the summer vegetable medley. - Summer Cake | It's a warm pineapple coconut upside down cake with coconut creme anglaise (custard sauce) and topped with a thinly sliced pineapple flower. Brilliantly done and perfectly sweet. - Pot De Créme | Salted chocolate custard, caramel sauce, mascarpone chantilly cream, and candied almonds. Its decadent and thoughtful flavor profiles come together nicely. THE DRINKS DRUNK. - Petite Sirah 2019 | Sweet and deliciously smooth. I enjoyed this wine. - Pinot Noir Oregon 2019 | Crisp but juicy and refreshing notes of summer camp, this was definitely a great wine. THE VIBE EVOCATION. Looks quaint, but the grounds are expansive. On an off day, it may be questionable as to why there is so much open space. As it turns out, when it's an on day, It. Is. ON. The outdoor dining patio is perfect for those warm summer morning months. THE PARKING AFFAIR. Free parking lot available. During peak times, it could be difficult to find an open spot. Some use Uber to shuttle around from winery to winery. THE RESERVATION DETERMINATION. Do the reservations. It's good for your health. THE RETURN QUANDARY. Yes, the food is good. The wine is great. read more

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Food, nothing to write home about. We requested inside seating, no inside seating even available. Outside seating with wind screens and heaters do not make inside seating!!! They need to clarify this on their website. Service ok. Not a favorite, better available in the valley. read more

BREAD IS SO GOOD!! Really good bread like amazing I wish it was warmed up though. I thought the patio would be a bit fancier but we ended up in the corner of a tent with no decor or anything. It just didn't feel upscale it was really boring with the tent. I would not order the pizza again. It kinda tasted like it was frozen before. Just not a good taste. The meat pasta was so so good!!! Really enjoyed it. Overall I wasn't too impressed and kinda has high expectations because of the reviews. read more

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The Restaurant at Ponte has excellent food and service! Jessica is an amazing server who anticipates patrons needs and provides guidance on menu choices to ensure guests have exactly what they want. The menu has something for everyone and the ambiance is enhanced by the gorgeous winery views! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Cheyenne was an excellent server, food was great as always. Atmosphere is pristine! we will remain members for years to come!

Such good food! Good wine!! Megan B our server is so nice!! Thanks for a Happy Valentine's Day!! read more

I came here with my girlfriend and we had a blast food was great and the drinks were great and our server Vanessa was awesome and super cool! 10/10 read more

Super famished after the drive and overdue for lunch, we decided to stop by the first winery with a restaurant. We were welcomed in without reservations and given a basket to lay my purse on the floor. We were seated at one of the small tables, past the arch. I did see a party of 6 squeezed into a small table, so for larger groups, reservations are recommended. I enjoyed the al fresco dining with the grapevines and the tasting room nearby. The white wine was definitely refreshing on a hot summer day. Bread was surprisingly huge! It was soft and flavorful, and the green sauce was an excellent pairing. Entree: Avocado Flatbread. To me, this was an avocado toast, with the bread being the flatbread. I wasn't expecting this cold since flatbread is typically hot. Although refreshing, I wasn't expecting this, so I was disappointed. Customer service was excellent. This experience was more around 3.5 stars rather than a 3. read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Bread with dipping sauce - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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In terms of service, no compliants at all. Food came out quickly and servers checked in often. The brussels sprouts were so impressive that they set a high bar for the rest of the meal. Unfortunately the pizzas tasted worse than most frozen pizzas I've had. The proscuitto one had been cooked with the proscuitto on making the meat chewy. The sausage one looked like it came from a chuck e cheese (although I'd bet chuck e cheese has better pizza). Both were very doughy and honestly just really bad. We also saw them bring the table next to us a steak and it did not look good (almost grayish and overcooked). Come for the wine maybe and the brussels. Pass on everything else. read more

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I'm finally writing review after many years of repeat visits to the restaurant at Ponte. I have never been disappointed with the restaurant. On this most recent visit (July 5, 2023), we arrived around 12pm no reservations. The restaurant was pretty empty and we were seated right away. The restaurant started to fill up as we were tasting and eating . . . so making a reservation is probably a good idea. Today all I had was a wine flight of three wines of my choice, a bowl of potato soup accompanied with that delicious focaccia bread with pesto dipping sauce, and pineapple upside down cake. That bread dipped in the soup was yummy! All was good! For the wine flight ($29), I chose Chardonnay, Sangiovese, and Tempranillo. I was surprised that all were pretty good considering up until today I had never found wine at Ponte that I really cared for. Sangiovese was my favorite. it's outside covered patio dining and can get warm on a hot summer day in Temecula. The property grounds are gorgeous! Take some time to stroll, including a walk next door to their Inn and to their tasting room/gift shop. read more

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Good: waitress was nice and so was the wine. The bread was sooo good!!! The green beans with the braised ribs were also good! Bad: I ordered the braised ribs and mash and it was inedible. I should have sent it back but I was too shy. The braised ribs were so dry it was hard to eat, I only ate 1/6. The mashed potatoes tasted like there was plastic mixed in, had a few bites and couldn't eat more. My friend ordered the steak and shrimp and it came out on skewers. The potatoes were under cooked. Very underwhelming for such a pricey place. We won't be back. read more

This restaurant consistently delivers a great experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the service is always exceptional. The food is amazing, I usually order the seafood pasta, which is a favorite of mine, and the pizza never disappoints either. I also really enjoy the fresh bread and sauce served at the beginning of the meal. It's a place I always look forward to visiting with my family. read more

On a hot Temecula day, nothing sounded better than a refreshing caesar salad with grilled salmon. The grilled salmon was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The salad was also reasonably sized. I hate when salads are too large to eat in one sitting and they don't ever take home well so I really appreciate it when I find one that's a good portion. Only downside is the price of a salad is rarely worth the cost and at nearly $30 with the salmon added, this salad fell victim to that issue. read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Caesar salad with grilled salmon - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

I often eat lamb....however, I don't know what this was. It seemed to have been boiled almost. Zero texture or seasoning. I was quite disappointed. The lamb shanks I've had in the past are at least broiled to give a crisp outer layer. It arrived looking like steamed rabbit. I was able to stomach the little salad, most of the butternut squash but could not do the rest. The risotto was somewhat decent but as you can see, i passed on that as well. Would recommend anything but the lamb dish unless you want to be as nauseated as I was. As for the restaurant itself, its outside seating so patio was okay however, there was a slight odor of animal urine...wasn't as noticeable after you go nose blind to it. Other that, wish you a better experience than I had this evening. read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - The Lamb Shank - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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We went to The Restaurant at Ponte for our 29th anniversary. We made reservation for lunch. We were seated right away. Our waitress, Cheyenne, was awesome from beginning to end. We ordered the steak and shrimp and the scallops entree. Both were excellent! Since it is part of the winery, we did see a lot of people with wine and the place looked really busy. We appreciated the waitress remembering that we came in for our anniversary and brought us anniversary ice cream and written on it was a "happy anniversary". Overall it was an awesome experience being there for the first time! read more

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Our waitress was helpful and patient with us. We had a good time celebrating a birthday. I ordered the cioppino and the sauce was thicker than what I would have preferred, but it was tasty. The bread and spread were really different and surprisingly good. The calamari was delish! I ordered the chocolate soufflé and it was good. The local white wine was surprisingly good. It was cold outside, which was unexpected. read more

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Started with lemonade and water because we were well hydrated. Haha. Reservations worked out well. And we came hungry. Reserved by open table. Started within the the bread which was house and tasted like very airy focaccia. We wanted some greens so got the wine country salad with salmon. The greens were quite fresh. The crunch and strawberries added was nice. The salmon was crisp and added on to our delight. The filet. I hate asparagus lol. But our small filet was not small or was medium well and felt like 10oz. It was cooked flawlessly. What a great piece of steak. Wife had the pasta. Seafood. I thought it was ok but that's not my kind of dish. Luckily she loves it. And was so full. On the end of it all. We added on a desert because well it was her birthday. To add to the joy. We sat outside on a beautiful night that was mixed with cool air and warm air. The service was perfect and hots off to the chef. Very happy. Most of these places can be over priced with just ok food to appease guest. But it was awesome. read more

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The food was good, I really liked the salad, pizza was fresh and pretty tasty. Service was great, we had very attentive waitress. For lunch, I would recommend to make a reservation. Ambiance was ok, nothing special. The hotel has wonderful views. read more

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Service was great! This pasta is amazing vegetarian pappardelle with chicken . Any pasta lover pick this one out! read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Vegetarian Pappadelle with chicke - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to share feedback regarding my recent visit to Ponte Winery on May 18, 2025. As a loyal patron of over 15 years, I have always cherished the exceptional service and welcoming atmosphere that have made Ponte a destination I proudly recommend to others. Unfortunately, my most recent experience did not reflect the high standards I have come to associate with your establishment. I arrived at 10:30 a.m. with my party, specifically to secure seating in an area I was told was available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, upon arrival, we were met with resistance from the hostess, who stated that the area had already been reserved. When I inquired how a first-come, first-served area could be reserved, she was unable to provide a clear answer. Eventually, we were permitted to sit in the area, but the hostess's demeanor was unwelcoming and contrary to the warm hospitality Ponte is known for. Further, when I requested an additional table, our server, Ashlee, who was absolutely wonderful and the highlight of our visit--suggested that I make a same-day reservation to accommodate our growing party. I proceeded to do so, only to be told by the same hostess that Ponte does not allow same-day reservations. Her unwillingness to assist and consistently curt attitude diminished the experience for everyone in our group. To compound matters, when I spoke with the manager, I was surprised and disheartened by the comment suggesting we not treat the space "like a porch" or occupy "too much space." It was not only dismissive, but also felt misaligned with the values and hospitality that have always made Ponte feel like a second home. This experience was deeply disappointing, particularly given the length of time I have supported and celebrated special occasions at your winery. Several members of our group, including Ponte members, left questioning the value of their membership due to the tone and treatment we received. I would appreciate a response regarding this incident, especially for clarification on whether same-day reservations are permitted, and to better understand where this miscommunication may have occurred. More importantly, I hope this feedback serves as a constructive reminder of the importance of consistent and gracious service, particularly for your most loyal patrons. Thank you for your time and attention. I sincerely hope to continue enjoying Ponte as I have for the past 15 years and look forward to your response. read more

Haven't had a dish we didn't like at ponte. First, the bread is to die for. I'd swim in the sauce they give you with the bread. Next, you must get the salmon cakes. They are insane. You really can't go wrong with any of the food options. The pizza is great, the steak is great, everything is great. Love and recommend. read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Gelato - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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