Small Barn Old Town

4.5

1398 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bistro

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(951) 225-2820
Website
http://www.smallbarn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Patrick Ruiz

Location
28535 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590
Neighborhood
Temecula
Cross street
Old Town Front St. and Fifth St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Temecula / Wine County
Best Ambiance
Temecula / Wine County
Innovative
Temecula / Wine County
Neighborhood gem
Temecula / Wine County
Great for outdoor dining
Temecula / Wine County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Small Barn Old Town offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, delightful ambience, and excellent value." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and beautifully presented dishes. The outdoor seating is cozy, and the atmosphere is charming. While some note service inconsistencies, the overall experience is highly recommended for its warm and inviting setting.

1,398 Reviews

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AJ
VIP
San Francisco
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another stellar meal in Temecula! Two appetizers we shared, baked feta with honey and pan-fried foraged mushrooms, were unique and supremely tasteful.
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Angie
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Hostess was not friendly or welcoming. In her defense, she was slammed but she wasn’t handling it well. The restaurant was understaffed so everything took longer than it should. Server was incredibly nice and was doing her best. The restaurant was only a quarter full but food took a long while and then came out cold. Burger was rare (not medium rare) but I ate it anyway. It was a good burger just a little under cooked. Overall, I think it was a bad day for the restaurant and had potential to be better.
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Asif
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at small barn! Great food, great service! Pricy, but still great!
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Samara
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing to try this place for the first time! Will definitely come back again!
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Mitzi
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch on a weekend! We were very pleased with the outdoor seating arrangement
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Nelson
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was so tasty, the customer service was great and the atmosphere above and beyond!
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Lisa
VIP
Los Angeles
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, delightful ambience, excellent value. We really appreciated the quick and attentive service, and the friendliness of every staff member we met. First time, and we'll be back.
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Jess
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hannah H was our server and she was excellent. She was very nice and easy to talk to. All of our food was delicious and came out quick as well. It was a great dining experience over all. Thank you!
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Victor
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paris was the best homie and bartender anyone can have; on your first visit especially.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend this place, good food, amazing service.
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FAQs

Small Barn Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 225-2820.

Small Barn Old Town is rated 4.5 stars by 1398 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

28535 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Old Town Front St. and Fifth St.
Neighborhood
Temecula
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Patrick Ruiz
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.smallbarn.com/
Phone number
(951) 225-2820

Small Barn Old Town

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What 1,398 people are saying

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Make a reservation

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