Josh is exceptional! This is a very well run restaurant with fantastic food and what a beautiful property! Josh made things perfect for my guests and is incredibly professional, courteous and very good at what he does. I can't wait to have the opportunity to visit this restaurant. Just amazing! read more

Missing the Mark: My family and I were looking forward to a relaxing and enjoyable first-time experience at Ponte Restaurant, but unfortunately, we left highly disappointed. From the moment we arrived, everything felt rushed. The back waiter quickly dropped off bread and spoke so fast that his words were barely finished before he hurried away. Appetizers and entrées arrived unusually quickly, which made us question whether the food was freshly prepared. Of the three dishes we ordered, only the pizza seemed fresh--likely because it was baked to order. The other meals tasted reheated, with an unmistakably stale flavor. We chose not to complain at the time, but we will not be returning. This is especially disappointing as we are Temecula residents and had hoped to make this a go-to dining spot. read more

We went here yesterday and our server, jessica, was so great! We actually recognized her from tumbleweeds in Huntington Beach and she used her fancy voice to really capture the entire ambiance of the afternoon! The food was fantastic. We got the winter salad, the burger and margherita pizza. The wine is so fantastic as well! Highly recommend this place ESPECIALLY jessica!! read more

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We just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our meals today. Everything we ordered was full of flavor and beautifully presented. Our server Jessica made us feel welcome. She was kind, attentive, and made us feel right at home. We'll definitely be back!" Thank you for excellent food, service, and ambiance. read more

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Went here for lunch with some friends to celebrate a birthday. We made reservations a few days prior, so we had no issues with being seated. Appreciated the baskets they give you to place your purses and/or personal items instead of using a chair to hold everything. The wait staff were great; they were professional and knowledgeable. They surprised the birthday celebrant with a complimentary dessert at the end of our meal which we appreciated. The food and drinks were all delicious and no complaints! We enjoyed our meal and would most likely return, hopefully do some wine tastings next time as well :-) read more

We've been coming here once every few months for the last 2 years or so and we always have a great time! Service is always great and we enjoy the majority of the wines. The sparkling rose is always a hit while it's available and most of the reds are delicious as well. We love the bread here and the brussel sprout appetizer is a must have! We recently tried the filet and it was cooked very nicely. The creamy potatoes and asparagus paired well with the protein and made for a very well rounded plate. The chocolate cheesecake was phenomenal and I would absolutely order that again! read more

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Nice setting. The food was delicious. Beautiful setting. Service was ok, But.... The food took a VERY LONG TIME to to be delivered. Having experience in the restaurant industry I know that breakfast service needs to be spot on fast ....people are tired and hungry!!! At these prices step up your game! read more

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The service and atmosphere was amazing. I had the Polenta. It was delicious and all the flavors combined were perfection. Service was great and they gave us a free dessert, Their cheese and charcuterie plate is very good, so are the sprouts. Beef and shrimp skewers go great with wine at half time. read more

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Came here on a Saturday with friends for my birthday, and this place did not disappoint! I had the sea pasta and dessert trio, and they were delicious. The sea pasta had a good flavor and was well balanced. I can't recall what was in the dessert trio, but I do recall my friends and I all inhaling it. The eating area was Al fresco and very spacious with friendly staff. We came from a different winery down the road, but I can't wait to come back to try it out and dine here again. read more

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We went to Restaurant at Ponte before a concert. The staff was very accommodating and really friendly. The food was delicious!! They were more than happy to adjust some things based on dietary restrictions. Will definitely be back to try more items. read more

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It was a beautiful Sunday and came to the winery with a few friends. We enjoyed wine tasting and had lunch at the Restaurant at Ponte. The staff was friendly and nice. We started off with the bread loaf and Scallion Oil. The loaf is baked fresh and soft and the Scallion oil compliments it very well. The Beef and Polenta was perfect, Beef was tender seasoned well, polenta was smooth and delicious and broccolini firm. My friends enjoyed their dishes, shrimp salad , Burger and Pizza. Love dining al fresco with a stunning view of the vineyards. read more

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Came here for a reservation at 3 pm and they told us it was a 30 minute wait. What's the point of having reservations if you can't manage having open tables. read more

So good!! The bread is amazing. The LOVE the calamari (especially with the green sauce). And the Brussels sprouts were perfectly done (crispy with balsamic and goat cheese... which is my favorite). The service is great as well. read more

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

I met my sister and a friend at the Ponte Winery restaurant a few weeks ago and had the most delicious lunch. Our server got slammed with multiple tables wanting to order all at the same time so the manager, Josh, came over and very patiently described items on the menu, answered all our questions and recommended a few appetizers, the calamari and the brussels sprouts, which were delicious, chef's kiss! He guided us through a few wine choices and we all ended up doing a flight. We all just enjoying our wine until our server, also named Josh, was able to come over and take our order. The restaurant served up some of the most yummy tasting dishes, the steak and shrimp kebab, a burger and some crabcakes were devoured. It was refreshing to see all the staff working together and in good spirits, obviously a sign of good management. Well done, we will be back again! read more

Made reservations while staying at the Inn and the entire experience was just OK which isn't saying much. There is absolutely no ambiance at all and the way my meal was plated immediately brought to mind a TV dinner. I usually try to give more positive reviews but this was such a disappointment. We loved the Inn and intend to return but will not eat here again. read more

This is a review solely for customer service. I made multiple attempts to speak to someone on the phone and it would just take me to a voicemail. For being a more upscale restaurant, one would think that someone would be available to answer the calls. I called early when the restaurant was about 30 minutes open and midweek, which would be the least busiest time. I was interested in considering them to celebrate my anniversary, but I just might go elsewhere. read more

Service and view were great food just good. I guess you are paying for the scenery of course. Of the wineries in the area Ponte bar far seems the more kept and organized. Actually came back to their breakfast restaurant the next morning which was 5 stars. read more

Honestly wanted to like Ponte more because the service provided by Janae was exceptional. The food however fell short for being a winery. The biggest disappointment was the bolognese pasta. It was very dry in sauce and meat. The charcuterie was very good but a bit pricey at $35. The complementary bread was delicious with the sauce. The bread itself is worth coming back. The moscato wine was very good as the bottle was gone in no time. Overall the service is 5 stars and the food 2 stars. read more

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On arriving to Temecula wine country, I decided to grab lunch at Ponte. The restaurant ambiance was Beautiful with misters everywhere helping to keep it cool. I got the salmon cakes for appetizer which were so finely made served with arugula, lemon dressing, I also got the sausage pizza which was very fresh and delicious. The main take away was the sweet red wine, Bellismo red and Late Harvest. I ended up buying 2 bottles to take home as no other wine I tried at the wineries compared! I went back for dinner Saturday night where they had live music (Robert singer). It was very relaxing and family friendly. They allowed me to bring my 8 month old son inside where other wineries/restaurants turned us away saying no kids allowed in on the weekends. The assistant managers, Joshua and Cassie, gave us excellent customer service . The server Joey helped me pinpoint the wine I was looking for exactly. Joshua got us the crème brûlée made in house by their pastry chef after hours. Upon checking out, I went back for the BBQ pizza to go and the cheesecake. Lastly, you must try their focaccia pop up bread with their homemade green onion dip- on fire! I never tasted anything that refreshing. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Not sure I would dine here again. All food items ordered were lacking flavor. Just a little seasoning would do the trick. The highlight of the meal was the table bread, and green sauce. Amazing! Items ordered: Crab cakes- Not bad but could use some cajun seasonings Sweet potato fries- Soggy Shrimp pizzas (2)- 1 shrimp per slice. Mussels- Came out cold. Nothing to rave about. Beef sandwich- The worst/blandest of the items ordered. Couldn't be finished. The wines on the other hand were delicious. I will be back to visit the Tasting Room. Wine 10/10 Service 8/10 Food 6/10 read more

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Food was ok. Ambiance and service were amazing. Not sure I will return, though. If you order the GF pizza have it go through two times... I had to send mine back due to crust not cooked crispy enough. If you're not a curry fan... order Salmon with the sauce on the side. Salmon was spot on cooked. read more

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We went to have brunch after a hot air balloon ride. The menu had great options for both breakfast and lunch so we all ordered what we were in the mood for. I ordered the eggs benedict which were not traditional but included tomato and spinach. I usually don't like the supped up version but they were delicious. Also, I like my eggs boiled hard and some chefs don't understand that not all people like runny eggs. The eggs were done perfectly. The veggie burger was homemade and really good. The huevos rancheros were also very good. The service was quick too. read more

Excellent food, excellent staff. The food is top- to h and worthy of great reviews. Visit Ponte, sample some wines, eat lunch here. You'll so much enjoy the day. read more

We can only say we tried two menu items. The burger was requested to be well done. It was burnt. The bacon was oddly smoky, almost a chemical taste. The sweet potato fries were delicious. The special for the day was fish and chips. Nothing special about them. The fries were hardened and waxy. The wine we chose was on point. Come here for the wines but the food in our experience is hit or miss. Mostly miss when we dined. As far as the service, our waiter was amazing. He has been here awhile and they definitely need to give him a raise! read more

The Service was extremely slow, our server was lifeless and didn't seem like she wanted to be there and had a very condescending tone. As for the food we had calamari and a pizza for our appetizer the pizza dough was spongey and tasted very cheap like it was microwaved. For dinner the Sea Pasta actually had good flavor the shrimp was very good but the scallops were almost like biting into pure fat from a steak texture wise, as for the pasta itself it tasted like 99 cent store boxed noodles. I personally would never waste my money on eating there again. The food just seemed cheap and came out lukewarm at best for the price you're better off going to any other winery with a restaurant and I promise the food will be better. Ponte and Bottaia combine for the worst food by far in the entire wine country. read more

Had not been to the Ponte restaurant in several years. Came for brunch while my brother in law and his wife were in town. Our food was delicious and the service was great. Will definitely be going back soon. read more

we had a terrific anniversary late lunch at Ponte and Ramon was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend Ponte for the food environment and service. read more

By the time we got here about lunch time three of us were quite merry as we had swilled seven glasses of wine each at a nearby winery (think it was Wilson's) starting at 10am. Two of our party remained sober to drive two vehicles. Ponte was a superb place. We had wonderful breads to begin with - with very good wine. The whole area is beautiful and calming. The restaurant had a good crowd dining despite it being early on a weekday. The main course that attracted me was the sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, linguine and a lemon caper sauce and it was fabulous. Of course it was necessary to consume lots more wine - it aids digestion after all. I must have a heck of a digestive system. Good food, good conversation and great company was making this a lunch to remember while the free-flowing wine and persistent encouragement from our non drinking drivers was threatening to make it a lunch we wouldn't remember much. I'm also around long enough to know that by the time we would get back to San Clemente the rest of the evening would be a blur so time became irrelevant. I must concede that I had dessert, I mean the Ecuador guayaquil chocolate souffle, with vanilla crème anglaise, chocolate sauce, and fresh berries positively had my name on it. And of course despite being truly delightful it needed paired with suitable wines - it would be a sin not too. The staff were caring and genuinely good folks but I was drifting lethe-wards by the time someone said espresso. The next I knew we were at the electric gates of our San Clemente beach house and our drivers had stopped at Chaupain French bakery in town and presented us with a box of goodies to see us through the evening saying as we parted company - see ya 9am for breakfast. I do know that sometime that evening we sampled the goodies with a good glass of Irish malt whiskey each and by 8:30am the next morning we were ready to ramble. I would return to this restaurant in a heartbeat. read more

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I'm here right now waiting for the bill. I cancelled my dinner because I got served by a waitress named Courtney and she was very rude . I lost my appetite . My sister ate her steak . Hopefully get a good server .The Manager tried to make it right which I appreciated. Anyways not recommending Ponte restaurant. If you do .. Hopefully Cortney will not be there anymore . She will lose $$$$ for your business . read more

The fillet was really good. I was glad this place had some beer options. Overall, the wifey liked everything from food and wine selections. We got a private room for our small group. That was awesome. Our server was super attentive and brought drinks and food out in no time. read more

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Ponte winery never disappoints! I chose this place as my 50th bday celebration place. From our amazing service at the tasting room with Laureen to our delicious food at the restaurant. We've been coming to Ponte for 19 yrs now and as many times as we wander out to the different wineries, Ponte by far is our favorite and we keep coming back for more!!! I love how they've expanded the VIP area. Thank you for always making my birthday month a very unforgettable experience! We always bring friends over and they always join as members and we will continue to do so. read more

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Ponte nailed it for our honeymoon. Courtney, our server, was amazing - attentive and made great recommendations. Food and wine were top notch. Beautiful vineyard views too. Can't recommend it enough for special occasions. Ask for Courtney! read more

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We had an incredible dining experience! Once our awesome server got us started with drinks he got a little busy so the manager, Josh, came over to answer all of our menu questions. I loved how he listened to our preferences and made recommendations off of that for each of us. After we got our food the manager came by just to make sure we all loved our food. I really appreciated how patient and kind he was to our table even though it was a super busy afternoon. The ambiance was great, the service was fantastic and the food and drinks were incredible. I will definitely be going back. read more

Fantastic preparation of their Summer Burrata salad and short rib bolognese linguine. Great portion sizes (we shared both dishes and were definitely full after), plus they serve a delicious bread with creamy olive oil, chive, herb dip that's truly addicting. Our service was prompt and friendly, and we lucked out with some great weather for sitting outdoors. No live music on Sunday evenings, but the atmosphere was lively and buzzing. read more

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Great brunch in the hotel. It's chefy but not decadent, so our preferred start to a day of wine tasting

Six of us were there for lunch on Friday to celebrate a birthday. Everything was fine except the hamburger. It was ordered medium-rare and served raw on the inside. We sent it back, and another burger was served looking the same as the first. At that point, we weren't sure what to do. read more

We wanted to enjoy a date night in wine country. Ponte was awesome and the ambience of the patio was awesome, market lights, music and all. What made this experience absolutely amazing was Jessica, our server, with great recommendations and on time service! If you come here for a meal, be sure to ask for Jessica!! read more

Showing the 'Rents around. First off, big thanks to the employee who answered the phone to make reservations. Little did I know how much in advance you need to make a reservation at any of the wineries in the area. Luckily, when I called (3 days in advance) they had a couple of time slots available for dinner. Seating was outside and the weather was perfect so that was a plus. We had the pleasure of having Cassandra as our waitress for the evening. She gave great insight on the wine selection for our Flights. I settled with two sweets (Beverino B 2018 & Moscato 2018) and a red (Super T). I'm still new to wine so don't ask my opinion. All I can say is that my favorite was the Super T. My parents enjoyed theirs as well. The menu was limited to one page, but they did have a little bit for everyone. Salads, pastas, seafood, and their special for the night, Ribeye! I settled for the Cioppino which had clams, shrimp, mussels, seabass, halibut, and cod, topped off with a couple slices of toasted bread. As great as it sounds, it just wasn't rich enough for my tastebuds. Same went for the Seabass. Although, I was really impressed with how fast our dinner was served. We were eating about 10 minutes after ordering which is pretty rare for me to see. Didn't arrive on time for the wine tasting or enjoy the surrounding views, so I'll have to come back for that part. Otherwise, very great experience! read more

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One of the best restaurants in wine country. The filet was amazing, didn't even need a knife. Beautiful view while dining. The service was top notch. Great for a date night or just a casual dinner hanging out read more