What a great find. The wine server at nearby Pamec Patio Wine Bar recommended this spot, mentioning it was a favorite among the team and managers, and I'm so glad we took the suggestion. Tucked away off the main road, this place feels quiet, intimate, and incredibly charming, with dark walls, candlelight, and wine bottles lining the walls. We arrived at an off hour around 5 PM, so it was especially peaceful. The menu is simple and straightforward, with a generously curated wine list to match. We ordered the Lemon Ricotta Crab Dip with a delicious house baguette ($19) and the Pepperoni Focaccia Slab ($17), and everything was fantastic. The ambiance, the food, the wine--it all came together perfectly. The gray sky at sunset somehow made the whole experience feel even more atmospheric and intimate. The staff was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about both the menu and wine list, and happy to talk about the surrounding area. I will absolutely make a point to stop by again if I am ever back in Temecula. read more

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Wow! I absolutely LOVE this wine bar. It's trendy. It's masculine. It's classy. And best of all, the food and wine is delicious! I was super impressed with the wine selection here. We tried several different types of wines in order to get the tasting experience without the typical "flights". The food was amazing and we all agreed that the salads were absolutely the gems of this place. But all of our food was excellent. This will be on our top five wine bars list for sure! read more

When the youngest sibling gets to shine. For my first artist date-- I'm in the middle of tackling Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way-- I decided to act as if I was a food critic, note pad and all. Looking back, that's likely what triggered this Substack. It was the first time I really thought to take notes while eating; describing the food, the wine, the full experience, really. It was fun, so here we are. I went on a Friday, early afternoon, just before everyone was getting off of work, so the place was fairly empty. I secretly liked that, so I could ease into this faux-critic experience. Two Travelers Wine Bar + Merchant, an extension of the larger Goat and Vine dining experience, is a smaller space nestled on a slower corner in the heart of Old Town Temecula. The vibe was dope. Jazz music met me at the door just before the hostess could. Service was great. The place felt elevated and funky, a perfect ambiance for Friday after shutting the laptop. Dimly lit, but perfectly set. Let's get into it. I tried two whites, but ultimately went with the sweeter Albariño (Coteau Pavot), as I'm still building my wine palate. It offered a fresh sweetness with strong notes of stone fruit and it wrapped up beautifully with a floral, yet smoky finish. Went with the white because I thought it'd pair best with what I planned to order. The Lemon Ricotta Crab Dip and the Caesar Salad (I'm a slut for a good Caesar). They came out together so I was able to really indulge. Caesar Salad To start, it's big as shit. DAMN, this is delicious. They went beyond the typical Caesar assemblage and added arugula and radicchio, which I love, as it adds a hint of bitterness. The parmesan and manchego come together to offer a nice bit of saltiness. Bomb. The dish description mentioned breadcrumbs, which I'm missing, or at least, wish were bigger. Was hoping for an extra crunch that made your eyes widen a bit on that first bite. While I love the slight bitterness, it did sit on the back of my tongue a bit longer than I expected. Still deciding if that was enjoyable or not. Regardless, I'd get it again. Lemon Ricotta Crab Dip OH SHIT. Served with a crunchy, warm, soft-on-the-inside baguette. This is refreshingly different. The citrusy notes keep the dip light and it paired perfectly with the Albariño. The texture of the crab is top-tier and the flavor is nowhere near too fishy. The Ricotta is a good, creamy choice and the dip had an unstrained level of saltiness that carried through each bite. This was my favorite, I thought. Now, if you remember a few sentences ago, I said that the wine choice was intentional for what "I planned to order". Well, I didn't know the waiter would be bringing out a unique looking steak sandwich to the table next to me. So... Steak + Chimichurri Sandwich It's encased in a thick, but spongey focaccia which brings the second OH SHIT. It's a sandwich, but the presentation was great. Cut down the middle to display the rainbow of culinary expertise. The bread is as soft as... Read the rest of my review for free on my Substack: Still Chewing https://stillchewing.substack.com/p/herb-and-sea read more

Nice little small restaurant or you can enjoy either some beer or wine and small plate food. They don't have any liquor in there but the beer and one more tasty. The service was also good and friendly.. definitely gonna come back and try some more stuff read more

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First time at this bar on a rainy Thursday night. It's surprisingly busy for a weekday. Two nice gentlemen run the front of the house, very at attentive and approachable. Just finished dinner so hubby and I decided to finish it off with some drinks that didn't disappoint. I had a nice glass of Chardonnay and hubby had "The Harlot" beer that he really liked. However, a group of 6 people in the middle of the bar were already having "so much fun" and got pretty loud. Just didn't expect a cozy-looking place could turn out to be that loud, especially the guests were dressed up classy. They could also use some diffusers or scented candles because it didn't smell very nice inside. Maybe because it was raining and some coats haven't been washed, haha! We will be back though, hopefully not the same time as the same loud group. read more

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Made a quick stop - wine was good, vibes were chill and cool, relaxing. Server was great. I will come back ! read more

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Been to Temecula a few times and really love this wine bar. Great variety of red and white wines, friendly & knowledgeable staff, and energetic vibe. quite busy when I did a walk-in around 3:30 on a Friday; if you have a party over two people, suggest reservations just to make sure you get a table. (Didn't try the food.) read more

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Two Travelers wine bar is an amazing wine bar located in Old town. Wines from around the word. Great service and food that is delicious. Cozy space for a date or a small group of friends. Owned and operated by the same group that brought you Goat & vine. read more

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Great service, amazing ambiance (SO perfect for a date), and good wine. Loved this cozy elegant spot tucked away from the Main Street! read more

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Great little wine bar with small, shareable plates, and a large drink selection in downtown Temecula. All of the food ordered was fantastic and although a tad pricey, was to be expected for an upscale wine bar downtown. FOOD -Crab dip: excellent and SO flavorful -Almonds + olives: almonds were TO DIE for (rosemary flavor on point) -Onion dip: good, but not amazing -Steak sandwich: excellent (on the fantastic focaccia bread) -Pepperoni focaccia: excellent (the focaccia bread itself is just delicious) -S'mores bar: DELICIOUS. Super rich! But SO good with the sea salt flakes on top and peanut butter -Fall bread pudding: good, but not amazing Can't go wrong! Service was great, ambience was lovely (we sat at a small table in the back room and felt like we had the whole love to ourselves). Would recommend! read more

I had a lovely evening last night at Two Travelers! The ambiance is soothing and the wine and appetizers were delicious. We shared the Lemon Ricotta Pasta and it was a melt in your mouth plate of deliciousness. The bread and butter went of so fast and the wine was wonderful too. Friday night was easy to get a seat (we were early), and service and food were a definiteI had a lovely evening at Two Travelers last night! The ambiance was soothing, and the wine and appetizers were delicious. We shared the Lemon Ricotta Pasta, which was a melt-in-your-mouth delight. The bread and butter disappeared quickly, and the wine was wonderful as well. Getting a seat on Friday night was easy since we arrived early. The service and food were both excellent, so I will definitely be back! "I'll be back"! read more

My mom and I tried Two Travelers for the first time this weekend. When we arrive it's unclear if we seat ourselves or if we wait for someone to seat us. A friendly customer advises us we seat ourselves, at this point we haven't been greeted by staff. The table we chose has a long grey hair on it and my mom killed a bug on her arm. After deciding what we wanted to order I go up to the order here sign because I assumed that's where we order since the vibe is giving self serve? I'm then ignored till I ask the bartender if we order here which he responded "we actually take your order at the table". The lack of initial customer acknowledgment made a horrible first impression. We sat for 10 minutes before getting water, after 25 minutes our order was taken. Once we ordered the bartender/waiter advised us it would be a 25-30 minutes before we got our food and recommended the olive and almond and bread with butter selection appetizers because they "come out faster" to hold us over. We opted out. We got the hamachi crudo, garlic shrimp, and crab dip. The food was a 4/5 and the wine is a 4/5 as well. If you have almost three hours and $130 to spend for 3 appetizers and 4 glasses of wine (2pp), this is your spot. My mom was looking forward to coming here and so was I. To sum it up - they can't decide if they're a cafe, restaurant, or wine bar. read more

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A Hidden Gem That Turned Our Weekend Around After a rough experience at a new restaurant nearby, we were really hoping to salvage the evening. We knew Goat & Vine would be a sure thing for dinner, so we added ourselves to the waitlist and had some time to kill. That's when fate stepped in. As we headed to park, we spotted Two Travelers Wine Bar, a spot I had been dying to try. Every time we've been in Old Town, we were with a large group, and this was one of those places I always imagined enjoying just the two of us. The stars aligned, and we headed in for a pre-dinner drink. What a perfect decision. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set the tone. The space is moody, elegant, and romantically lit, with stylish, thoughtful décor that feels elevated but unpretentious. The staff welcomed us warmly and invited us to sit wherever we liked. After some indecision (so many cozy nooks to choose from!), we were offered a plush velvet banquette with the perfect view of the bar. The vibe? Relaxed, refined, and clearly curated with love. We started with a bottle of 2023 Lieu Dit Sauvignon Blanc; crisp, clean, and absolutely perfect. We paired it with the House Bread + Three Butters, and let me tell you: chef's kiss. The butter-to-bread ratio was spot on, and each spread was packed with flavor and finesse. I was eyeing the oysters, but decided to save that for our next visit (because there will be one!). As we neared our dinner time, we switched gears and ordered two glasses of 2022 San Simeon Cabernet Sauvignon, which was equally delightful. We actually loved the Lieu Dit so much, we've been trying to hunt down bottles for our engagement party. From start to finish, Two Travelers made our night. After an underwhelming start to our evening, this unexpected detour reminded us of the magic of Old Town and how a thoughtfully curated wine bar can transform a moment into a memory. Can't wait to come back. Thank you for making our weekend feel special. read more

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I wanna gatekeepe this place so I can still come here with my party of 10 weird senior citizens and get completely taken care of, but it's just too good. Thank you guys for always treating my parents and their friends and family like honored guests. No notes. This place is perfect. We were kind of annoying tonight but you let my dad feel like a king on his 80th birthday. Food 10/10 Libations 10/10 (and they keep your water full for responsible people) Vibes 10/10 Servie 1000/10 always (even though the bday boy was a little high maintenance) Thank you all again, tonight was amazing. read more

Everything was delicious, Logan gave great wine parings and was a delight. We held our book club meeting here and had a great time.

Our server,Logan, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. The ambience was relaxed and friendly. The food was delicious. I will be back! read more

This has become one of my favorite places in Temecula to eat at. It is a great date night and beautiful intimate place to grab wine and some delicious oysters. The food is delightful and so is the service. Channing and Aaron always are so pleasant to talk to and always provide excellent service. I always get there amazing oysters and mouth watering Steak chimichurri sandwich is delicious!! All the desserts so far have been so good, especially the cinnamon roll bread pudding read more

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The atmosphere and service here is amazing. I do t drink but I come with friends that do. The food is great. Small fancy type bites. The chips and caviar topped dip is so good for a snack for the table. I'll eat if alone it's that good. The wine selection is good and I have tried a few even though I don't drink but I get curious an some of the flavors read more

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Let me just tell you, This place treats you like family!! From the moment we walked in, the vibe, the service, and beautiful and clean restaurant stuck out to us. What we did not expect from this wine bar was for EVERY SINGLE item we ordered to absolutely knock it out of the park!!!! STELLAR FOOD. I don't even like oysters!! Crab Dip is phenomenal, and don't even get me started on the desert. read more

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The place and decor itself is very lovely. I don't drink so I can't say how their wine is, but their service is excellent. Reservations can be made via email for parties of 6 or more and require a deposit of $10 for each person. This is understandable for me and your card isn't charged if your party shows up. Communication via email with the staff was pleasant and easy. I was disappointed in the food, or at least my order of The Morty. There wasn't much flavor and in my opinion, having it served warm would be more appealing. The crème brûlée was actually pretty good though. read more

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We waltzed into this spot in the evening. We sat at the bar. It's a very cool cozy place. It was romantically dark with shadowy lights around. We had a French Sparkling Rose. It was pretty good. My hubby and I shared half a dozen oysters and some focaccia bread. I must say, the bread was amazing . We may go again just for the bread. The service was really good. The young lady attending us was very nice. We asked her for winery recommendations and she was happy to help out. They have a pretty good menu for a wine bar. If I'm ever in Temecula again, I will definitely stop by this place. It was fantastic. read more

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Logan was awesome! Knew the wines and gave great recs! Awesome service and kind people, I'll be back!

Okay I have fallen in love with this cute spot. Great vibes, fun jazz singing on a Saturday evening, and a good wine selection. We had just come out of the Vineyards in Temecula and my fiancé found this spot online. Their menu is simple with sandwiches, charcuterie, dips, etc. Nothing to crazy, so that helps those of us who get overwhelmed by a big menu. Prices are good for the portions. We got two sandwiches and a crab dip to share. The sandwiches dont come with sides, so I would get a shareable plate too. They have a good range of wines, and I actually LOVED their barbera wine from Lost Ranch, a local Temecula winery. I liked it so much I bought a bottle for home. And I guess you get 20% off if you buy for to go?? AMAZING deal. Staff were so nice and the jazz singer Stephanie was so talented. A very cute date spot in old town Temecula that I'll always come back to after a wine trip. read more

Love this quaint off the beaten path wine bar. The selection is great. The food is good. Customer service is awesome!

Great service! We arrived at 8:45pm for an after dinner wine. So accommodating and knowledgeable. Plus indoor seating, it's 48 degrees outside...too cold for outdoor seating. read more

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Love this place! They have so many amazing wines to choose from. As well as amazing food that pairs well with their wines. Their staff are wonderful and very knowledgeable. This spot is the perfect date night! read more

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I love this place! Fabulous selection of well priced bottles. Knowledgeable Sommeliers to help guide your purchases. Delicious bites to eat. ALL the STAFF is AWESOME. read more

Came for a late afternoon quick bite and drink. Around 5pm on a Friday, there was hardly anyone there. Ambiance and aesthetics here are on point. We weren't too hungry but wanted something light so we ordered their ceasar salad and the garlic shrimp. Both were delicious. As far as their wine, got to try the shyah Temecula wine. $18/glass. Very dry for my liking read more

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Just love this place for a quiet stop along to escape the noise and bustle of Old Town. Always superb service and relaxing vibe. A must try if you haven't! read more

We were lucky enough to visit the brand new Two Travelers Wine Bar during their soft opening. It's located in the old G&V building on 5th street...and let's start with this - the space is stunning! And I would expect no less, given its sister restaurant is Goat & Vine! The ambiance is warm and inviting, with beautiful lighting and details throughout. They have an amazingly talented team, including Brad, Alicia and Nate, all of whom we had the pleasure of chatting with on our visit. Not only is Alicia an incredible chef, she designed their casually elegant space. Brad helped us choose the perfect bottle of sparkling wine to pair with an assortment of delicious bites. We tried the Caesar and citrus salads, garlic butter prawns, house bread with 3 yummy butters, and the lamb meatballs. Everything was scrumptious and beautifully presented. I thought nothing could top G&V's Mother's Meatballs but boy, the whipped feta addition on the lamb was out of this world. We look forward to eventually trying everything on the menu! And what a bonus that they'll also be selling carefully chosen wines, each with a story. They say a team reflects its leadership and Two Travelers is no exception to this rule. The staff across the board is welcoming, knowledgeable and attentive which again, is no surprise if you've ever been to Goat & Vine. I'd love to keep this place a secret but alas, word is quickly spreading and a full house will be the norm! Warm welcome to the neighborhood, Two Travelers! read more

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I came here to try lemon meringue type of dessert "pavlova" and wine needless to say Pavlova was the least favorite due to too much Grand marnier and not enough lemon curd :( - Wine : Domaine Leon Barral Faugeres Food : Garlic Butter Prawns and lemon Ricotta Crab dip ... Appetizers were delicious---- the bread was perfectly baked (crispy on the outside and soft inside) delicious!!!!! I highly recommend you order the " house bread and three spreads" along with whatever else you decide to order. Will be back soon :) read more

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Two Travelers has quickly become my favorite spot in Temecula! The service is outstanding, EVERY food item is delicious, the wine selection is great. We love everything about this place. Some of our favorites: Oysters, the steak sandwich, and the cinnamon roll bread pudding! If you can, sit at the bar and let Channing make suggestions. She is delightful and we love everything she suggests. read more

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Went to see Stephanie Salahz Sing on the 21st. As usual, she is fabulous they should have her there on a residency. she goes perfect with the establishment love the intimate ambience. prices seemed reasonable. They just need to have a phone number where you are able to call in. Left my credit card there and had to wait three days after Christmas and had to stop by in person to see if I had left it there. Luckily, it was there and they held onto it, but a phone number would be very helpful. read more

Amazing atmosphere! If your reader ...bring your book and grab a bottle... local business so support it! The wine selection is eclectic, something for everyone . The service is friendly and knowledgeable. Logan and Aaron are super! I will be back and bring friends! read more

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Great little spot to come in before going out to dinner. Service is always top notch. Will be back again..

Excellent service, wine selection, and desserts. Cozy place to go out with friends or on a date. Our server let us sample the wine before committing to the full glass of wine. We sat in the back room where the walls are full of wine bottles and less people. The sound would amplify our voices in that small room. They have live music on select nights. The night we were there they had a jazz singer, which added to the ambience. The dessert we ordered was the bread pudding and smores. The pudding was not too sweet and had just the right amount. There were 4 of us and we each had a couple of bites. The smores was an elevated version of a smore, so it looked like a small fancy dessert with layers. It was definitely sweeter than the pudding, but it was still good. It's not as big as the pudding. so I would definitely not share. read more

We finally tried this place! I'm so excited to see a wine bar in downtown Temecula! It's dark, quaint and definitely a little hangout place for us locals. Travelers are obviously welcomed, hence the name "Two Travelers" .. There is a little food menu and we did get this AMAZING charcuterie board *pictured*. YUMMY! The wine was good - I would have appreciated a little more sommelier-type help picking the wines and providing the details on the profile. I think if we had that, this would definitely be a 5/5 experience. We'll be back! read more

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WOW WOW WOW . service is impeccable. food is impeccable. wine is impeccable. i will be a regular here forsure! the ambiance is outstanding and unique. im a fan. definitely will be back. read more

A really nice addition to the old town strip. It's a great starting point before your evening out or even a place to wind down. It's intimate but offers some outdoor patio seating which serves well with our climate weather. read more

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I can't believe this place is in Temecula! Absolutely amazing wine bar! I have traveled all over the world, and this wine bar is one of the best I have ever been to. Such a well thought out selection of wine. The thoughtfully executed design, with green moss seating and dark mahogany shelving throughout. The service and food is also top notch! Make sure you try their cold water oysters, crudo, and steak sandwich, WOW!! read more