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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Temecula / Wine County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the most booked restaurants in Temecula / Wine County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 500,000 new global diner reviews from the past month. We sort the results by location to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Bolero Restaurante restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1073)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
Temecula
About the restaurant
Bolero Restaurante will take you on a culinary journey throughout the country of Spain—from the humble farm-to-table cuisines of Asturia, to the majesty of modern interpretations coming from San Sebastian or Barcelona. Our menu celebrates the centuries-old tradition of dining and drinking together in Tapas style. Whether it is seafood, steak, roasted vegetables, olives, or the finest cheeses and charcuteries in Europe, the meal is shared by all. We invite you to embark on this exciting experience with us and welcome you to Bolero!
Top review
angela
Dined 4 days ago
Always a delightful experience. Service is great, and the food is phenomenal.
A photo of Benihana - Temecula, CA restaurant
4.0
4 (749)
$30 and under
Japanese
Temecula
About the restaurant
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
Top review
Jesse
Dined 4 days ago
Always very nice experience at benihana! Look forward to going again.
A photo of The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1765)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Temecula
About the restaurant
The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon is located in the heart of Old Town Temecula and brings a new standard to local casual fine dining. Expansive views from our third floor veranda and elegant turn of the century setting offers an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Our Classic Steak and Seafood menu features only the highest quality aged Midwestern corn-fed beef along with many other sumptuous selections. We offer an impressive wine list featuring vintages from many local wineries and from the finest regions of the world. Our bar features Premium Spirits, Draft Beer, Fine Wine and mouthwatering appetizers. Enjoy live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights. Join us for a casually sophisticated Brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Closed on Mondays. Always a romantic Dinner and truly distinctive dining experience! Parties over 4 are considered large parties please call to check availability & please do not double book. 2 hour table limit on all reservations
Top review
Josephine
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
The food is always excellent here. Premium steaks and great cocktails. The service is great.
A photo of The Vineyard Rose at South Coast Winery restaurant
4.4
4.4 (4393)
$31 to $50
Californian
Temecula
About the restaurant
For a memorable culinary adventure, visit The Vineyard Rose Restaurant, one of the best Temecula restaurants for California cuisine and enjoy carefully crafted breakfast, lunch and dinner in an elegant Tuscan-inspired dining room.

Housed at a working winery, The Vineyard Rose Restaurant's fine-dining menus created by our expert chefs perfectly compliment the award-winning wines produced by Winemakers Jon McPherson & Javier Flores.

Stop by today and join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy all the flavors inspired by our Chef-driven menu. Executive Chef Albert Park and his culinary team welcome you to dine with us here at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.

Open 7 days a week. Located at 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA.
Reservations highly recommended.

Top review
Teri
Dined 5 days ago
Love going to south coast winery. Beautifully decorated which added to our visit
A photo of The Restaurant at Ponte restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3719)
$31 to $50
Californian
Temecula
About the restaurant
Recognized by OpenTable as one of the top 50 restaurants in the US for outdoor dining, The Restaurant prepares wine country cuisine in a casual outdoor atmosphere. We are leading the way toward a community of wineries and restaurants dedicated to promoting local, sustainable farmers and ranchers. Our dishes feature top quality seasonal and regional ingredients prepared in our kitchen and enhanced when paired with our wines. The Restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday - Sunday 11am to 4pm and dinner from 4pm to 7pm. The maximum party we book a reservation for is up to 8 guests. Walk ins are welcome and will be placed on a wait list based on availability. The Restaurant is open in inclement weather and when it rains. Heaters are available in the winter, and misters and fans are on in the summer. We allow trained service animals only, sorry no pets.
Top review
Paige
Dined 1 day ago
I have been a member at Ponte for many years and we held out our wedding in the garden in 2006. The restaurant at Ponta never disappoints. The bread served before the meal with vinaigrette scallion dip is outstanding.
A photo of Bluewater Grill- Temecula restaurant
4.6
4.6 (869)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Temecula
About the restaurant

Centrally located in the heart of wine country, it's easy to get hooked on local wines. We feature an extensive local wine list in addition to a hyper local menu. We believe that fin-tastic hospitality is all about authentic relationships. Whether that’s you catching up with friends and loved ones over a meal or the connections made between our team and our loyal guests. It speaks to the collaborations we’ve created with longstanding partnerships with local fishermen, wineries and suppliers and the lifelong friendships that are made with the people that work to make Bluewater so great. These connections are the culture and life behind our restaurants that make us a family. Voted Best Seafood by Inland Empire in the heart of Temecula wine country, come in and get hooked on the fresh sustainable seafood.

Top review
Dr. Rick
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding service and great food for a business meeting. I plan to return very soon and take my wife.
A photo of Gourmet Italia restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1553)
$31 to $50
Italian
Temecula
About the restaurant
At Gourmet Italia, experience Italy without ever leaving Temecula. Restauranteur, Alessandro (Alex) Prestifilippo moved to the states from Sicily in 1996. He takes much pride in our attentive, friendly staff, knowing they’ll provide the exceptional “Sicilian” experience Alex prides himself in. The menu and wine selection is vast and reasonable and the special dishes vary from Seafood Pescatore, Halibut, Salmon, Filet, Osso bucco, Lamb Shank, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Lobster Ravioli and much more! Visit the website for more about the restaurant, Alex, the menu and specials.
Top review
Johnvip
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food and service. The owner usually comes by your table to say hello and see if you need anything. Several of the wines offered from the owners vineyard are excellent.
A photo of Oak Mountain Winery Cave Café restaurant
4.4
4.4 (297)
$31 to $50
Winery
Temecula
About the restaurant
The Cave Café offers indoor and outdoor dining. Enjoy the enchanting ambiance of dining inside the cave or outdoor dining overlooking the majestic views of the De Portola Wine Trail. Our friendly, approachable, and extremely informed staff will make your dining and wine tasting experience unforgettable.

Our Cave Café welcomes diners Sunday - Thursday, between 11am to 6pm and Friday - Saturday, between 11am to 8pm. Reservations are not required but highly recommend during the weekends. We can comfortably accommodate parties with up to 8 guests in the restaurant. For larger parties, please feel free to contact us at 951-699-9102.

***FOR CAVE TOURS, please book through OpenTable Experience tab.

Top review
Maura
Dined 4 days ago
We did the Cave tour with James. He was informative and accommodating. The charcuterie board had some interesting, tasty components.
A photo of Small Barn Old Town restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1365)
$31 to $50
Bistro
Temecula
About the restaurant
Small Barn is an exciting part of the Temecula restaurant landscape offering a casual but elevated dining experience in the form of a modern bistro. The menu is inspired by classic preparations found on bistro menus around the globe while showcasing the bounty of ingredients produced in the region. The restaurant atmosphere is crafted to be a welcoming gathering place that is beautifully designed and relaxed, but with a vibrant energy that encourages socializing and discovery.

On the site of the historic Knott Family Homestead, Small Barn has brought new life to a landmark building from the early 1900s. Great care has gone into preserving the structure and with it the legacy of a prominent Temecula family that was among the area’s first settlers. Small Barn has maintained the original residential scale and offers extensive outdoor seating including the large wrap-around porch, covered patio and fireside lounge seating.

Top review
Jennifer
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
This is a charming place to eat with amazing ambience and delicious food! We were told that the chef was upset because we asked to have our burger cut in half. Our first waiter was amazing, but we were handed off to a second waiter that was less than good. However, the place itself is worth going back to and we really enjoyed ourselves! 
A photo of Cork Fire Kitchen restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1789)
$31 to $50
Californian
Temecula
About the restaurant
Rustic, yet refined, Cork Fire Kitchen features inventive menus made for sharing, which highlight the daily bounty from our favorite local farms. Join us for a casual brunch with friends or a romantic night out with a spectacular view of our golf course. Enjoy the very best local edibles, foraged fresh and organic whenever possible.
Top review
Kristine
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Amazing waiter, Justin. The food was delicious. Beautiful surroundings. Will go there again.
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