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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Temecula / Wine County

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Temecula / Wine County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category 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 Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante restaurant
4.9
4.9 (308)
$31 to $50
Italian
Temecula
About the restaurant
Welcome to Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante!
Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante is the oldest family-owned restaurant in the Murrieta and Temecula area. Named BEST OF SOUTHLAND: ITALIAN RESTAURANT by LA TIMES 2022. The food is based on authentic family recipes brought by the owner's parents when they emigrated from Calabria, Italy in 1954, which led to them to following their passion and opening their first restaurant in 1963 in Anaheim, CA. Everything on the menu is homemade, from the sausage, ravioli and lasagna, to the crepes used to make their manicotti and cannelloni, ricotta gnocchi and over 50 traditional entrees from pasta, veal (vitello), chicken (pollo), seafood (pesce), antipasto, minestrone and other specialty dishes prepared by our experienced chefs.
Whether you are new to the area or your friends and family want to enjoy the best Italian dining experience, come enjoy our live entertainment and family atmosphere.

Top review
Dianevip
Dined 2 days ago
It was a busy pre-holiday night, so kind of noisy but festive. Service was outstanding, as was my husband’s filet mignon. My eggplant dish was fine, my cosmopolitan even better. A delicious Tiramisu was complimentary for my birthday. What a wonderful evening.
A photo of Guadalajara Mexican Grill restaurant
4.8
4.8 (44)
$30 and under
Mexican
Temecula
About the restaurant
OUR STORY:
Founded in 1986 the Solano family opened Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant in Lake Elsinore, California. Eleven years later in 1997, we opened our second location Guadalajara Mexican Grill and Cantina in Temecula, California. At Guadalajara’s, we take real pride in providing the freshest ingredients to ensure high-quality Mexican food. We pride ourselves in having generous portions, a festive environment, and the best margaritas in town!

Top review
Stephenvip
Dined 5 days ago
When we are in the area, it's our go to Mexican Restaurant.
A photo of Miramonte Winery restaurant
4.7
4.7 (765)
$31 to $50
Californian
Temecula
About the restaurant
Miramonte is one of Southern California's most beautiful, dynamic and forward-thinking wineries. Our award-winning wines are elegant, harmonious and trendsetting. Our popular Bistro features delicious, innovative soulful fare prepared fresh every day. And our gorgeous outdoor verandas are a benchmark experience in wine country. We invite you to join us, and see what all the excitement is about!


SEATING:
2 hour maximum

MIRAMONTE RESERVATION POLICY:
For restaurant reservations, we offer a 15-minute grace period.


Top review
Darjenévip
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Always a great time!!!! Amazing service and wonderful atmosphere.
A photo of Finch restaurant
4.6
4.6 (520)
$31 to $50
American
Temecula
About the restaurant
Taking flight November 2018. We are a group of creatives, students, parents, sons and daughters of all things FINCH. Come on a tasting journey of dishes with influences from around the world. No Passport Required.
Top review
Alan
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
Excellent service and steaks were fantastic. Definitely be back.
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 Black Angus Steakhouse - Temecula restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1712)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Temecula
About the restaurant
WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com
Top review
Lori
Dined 2 days ago
Our server Caroline was amazing. She is Very friendly & attentive and came to check back at the right times.
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 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
Terry
Dined 5 days ago
A wonderful lunch but expensive…$100 for 2 not including tip. But will do it again!
A photo of Oak Mountain Winery Cave Distillery restaurant
4.6
4.6 (89)
$31 to $50
Winery
Temecula
About the restaurant
At Oak Mountain Winery, tucked away from the De Portola Wine Trails, is where you'll find the 36522 Distillery. The undiscovered jewel of Temecula, California, is our Distillery. You can either celebrate a milestone or escape from everyday life here, but either way, you'll get a refined, traditional experience.

To create the finest spirits, our mixologists look for outstanding ingredients, combine traditional methods, and handcraft everything from scratch.

Whiskey, Rum, Bourbon, Agave, and Gin are among the featured selections.

Reservations are advised as we soon fill up with other cocktail enthusiasts. No pets are allowed; this is a bar for adults 21 and older.

Top review
Ann
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
My only issue with this place is the exorbitant price of the mixed drinks. Paying $22-26 for one single mixed drink is sheer insanity. The drinks were good, but no better than any other place for the price to be at least $10/more per drink. Other than that, the food was good, service was good (although a bit slow), and the hostess was phenomenal (Maddie).
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.
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