Kiki and the manger Cody were the best! Such great service and I can't wait to be back.

What a great lunch we had. Jose was just a pleasure and we met Jordan too. Very nice man. Highly recommend the waguy (sp) burger. The menu and the new motif are great. Give it a try read more

Great food and great menu. Healthy options and good atmosphere. Our sever Rocye was friendly and added to the overall positive experience. We plan on going back for sure. read more

Excellent service by Cody and Royce, delicious food, and the best mashed potatoes you'll ever have!

Our server was, Jason, his service was good until we placed an order for 2 Salmon Pasta to go, and we sat there for 30 and he did not return until we mentioned to the person at the counter we were waiting for a to go order. He comes to the table and says oh, there was no more salmon, we were like oh, were you going to tell us. Oh, I'm sorry. Not good read more

Cody was the best! From start to finish the service, food, and ambiance was spot on, definitely a spot that needs some more love! Will be coming back! read more

When I tell you this was one of the best experiences I've had at a restaurant, I am not exaggerating. Cody was the best server I have actually ever had and I feel so blessed that he served us. Warm, personable, knowledgeable, conscientious are only a few words I would use to describe him. Amazing amazing amazing! I love this place! I can't wait to come back! The chef is out of this world! read more

First, our server, Cody, was exceptionally fabulous. Friendly and attentive. Secondly, the food was amazing and worthy of its price-point. On the constructive feedback side of this review...I would offer that the theme and menu are disjointed (most wouldn't notice or care). The cocktails were interesting and m, had they been better balanced, they would have been good (I give he drinks we ordered a "meh". Overall, would recommend. read more

Amazing service, delicious food, great experience, wonderful ambiance. Considering they just opened, you could never tell. They were a well-oiled machine. Cody and Maddie were such treasures! Fantastic experience for a family dinner for our son's birthday. read more

Archive - Son celebrating birthday - Steakhouses Near Me - Temecula, California

This place is phenomenal the best steak I've ever had in my life! The atmosphere is awesome. The service was excellent! And the dirty martinis topped it off read more

Visited Temecula from San Diego and our first stop was dinner. We drove by Archive as we looked for parking and decided to give it a try. Our experience left me very surprised as to why this place doesn't have more reviews with 5 stars! The food was delicious, portions were more than generous and presented beautifully. The staff was prompt, attentive and courteous, and our food was out in no time. We will definitely be back! read more

We've been so excited for this restaurant to open, and we weren't disappointed. Located in the heart of Old Town, it is the ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a fun night out with friends. Archive has a classy and sophisticated ambience. It's welcoming and warm from the moment you walk in. Just walking around and looking at the decorations is as much fun as enjoying the delicious drinks and food. Speaking of which, the salmon is so good, and my husband said the filet is the best he's ever tasted! Be sure to get the side of mashed potatoes, which are to die for. Archive is a true gem in Temecula! You will not be disappointed. read more

Great dining experience in an amazing ambiance. The octopus was perfectly prepared as was the Salmon dish. We also enjoyed the burger. The cocktails were made to perfection (gin and vodka ones were tried). Will definitely be back. read more

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Horrible steaks, sides, and salads. Misery loves company as they say so give it a shot!

Cody was amazing, 10/10 experience we had an amazing time he was so helpful and so nice we will definitely will be back!

This place is absolutely awesome! The service is impeccable. Thank you so much to Allie and Cody! The drinks were perfect and the food was amazing but we will be back just fo Allie and Cody! The decor is beautiful and they have a speakeasy aswell. Our new favorite place. read more

This isn't just dinner--it's an experience. The space is stunning, with décor that feels like music and literature came to life. Every detail is thoughtful and personal. The food? Start with the Hamachi Crudo (so fresh!) and don't skip the Filet--perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. Archive is all about heart, community, and small business love. If you're looking for a spot that feeds your soul as much as your appetite, this is it. read more

I hate to give this place a bad review, but I went there last night with a group of four of us for a 530 reservation. The restaurant was out of oysters, out of beef carpaccio and out of the whole fish. Three key items on the menu and they were out. Ended up getting the steak which was fine but under seasoned. Hopefully it's just them working out the bugs I'll try it again in a few months. read more

Excellent dinner tonight at the Archive with my wife, we went with the bacon wrapped scallops app and the salmon for the main course, pizookie for dessert, with some top notch service from our server Jordan, presentation and food quality was well on point. Our first visit to this location and it won't be our last! read more

Walking up to Archive: "I sure hope this place is great! Temecula doesn't have any good steakhouses." Walking out of Archive: "...Temecula doesn't have any good steakhouses." Here comes the novel: I desperately wanted to love Archive. I'd be ecstatic if Temecula had a great steakhouse, and this menu looked promising. This place was unfortunately a huge disappointment and not worth ever returning to. Right off the bat, they tell me the reservation I made weeks ago was assigned to the patio because I "didn't select inside seating". I told them that I didn't get a seating option when I made the reservation. They suggested I "might have missed it". Why would any one make a patio reservation for 7pm on a February night in old town? I could have my pick of seats at any restaurant patio to enjoy a meal in 48° weather. But whatever, maybe it was my fault. Later, I'll check the Archive website where I made the reservation from my phone...and there IS NO OPTION for seating selection inside vs. patio in the Yelp reservation that is made through their own website. You should maybe understand your own reservation system before telling a customer what they did or did not do. I am apprehensive walking to the patio, as the inside vibe doesn't really match the menu, but we're here already so we order. First appetizer: bacon wrapped scallops. The parmesan crisp or whatever it was has no place on the plate, but that's minor. Scallops are inconsistently sized meaning 2 are overcooked. Not egregious. However, the bacon is so thick and that we are left with nearly 2 full strips of completely raw bacon on our plate. Not appetizing. Bacon wrapped scallops have been done for 40 years - we aren't treading new ground here. You either par-cook the bacon or use very thin bacon to avoid this exact issue. Really basic stuff. Second appetizer: beef carpaccio. Here's where it really starts to go off the rails. Why is it cut so thick? Why am I chewing so much? Is this even filet? There is just no way a chef tasted this and was like "yup, that's a great carpacccio". I refuse to believe anyone actually enjoys this as it was served to me. It's as if this dish was done by someone who saw a picture of beef carpaccio on the internet and decided to make it without ever actually having been served it before and understanding what makes a good one. It's also inconsistently seasoned slice-to-slice, with one slice being a salt bomb and another being bland. Shame, as all the other stuff on top would have made for a fun dish if they didn't screw up the most vital part. The drinks are taking forever. I spot my drink half-made on the bar and watch it for about 15 minutes until the bartender finishes it and my waiter brings it over. Did they run our of ice? Maybe patio guests aren't prioritized by the bartender? We proceeded to order an entree for reasons that I cannot explain. Short rib and "gnocchi". Again, short rib and polenta or whatever is nothing new - people have been doing good versions for years and years. This is not that. This "15-hour" "short rib" tastes and also suspiciously looks like a 4 hour chuck pot roast. This doesn't even appear to be the right cut. I hate stringy radish roots left on the plate for a "rustic" style, but I can see how that would be subjective. We move on to the gnocchi, and initially I wondered why I only got 5 or 6 of them, but soon found out that was more than enough. Why are they flattened like a pancake? Why does it look like someone literally stepped on them? Can they possibly still be fluffy and not dense in this format? No, they're just as dense and rubbery as they look. It makes me wish I was the kind of person that takes pictures of my food - these were comical looking. Again, this comes across as someone made a dish not even having decent gnocchi in their life - and this is peasant food! Anyone with a potato ricer can make better gnocchi at home. The fact that this dish was $50 is absolutely criminal - someone should be perp-walked out of this place in handcuffs. We decide to skip any steak and the single dessert on the menu, and go down the street instead for some tacos. All of these problems are fixable, but there's really no reason to ever go back to see if they have done that. Maybe the place taking over the Bank will be decent. I will say Cody was great and did they best he could serving this stuff and dealing with the bar. Give the guy a raise. read more

Love the decor, great bar and great service. Great weekend date night or lunch spot. TVs at the bar too for games

I don't give 5 stars lightly but this spot deserves it. They covered everything from service, cocktails (pennyroyal martini) appetizers (bacon wrapped scallops and hamachi crudo) entrees (filet mignon) and dessert. Throw in an awesome vibe and you have a way to treat yourself. read more

I am SOOO impressed with Archive! I ordered the mushroom risotto and it was amazing!! But literally everyone I went with enjoyed their dish, I think the Short ribs were the crowd favorite. My favorite cocktail was the vulture culture, soooo good. The new ambience and amazing staff have made it my new favorite restaurant in old town. read more

Cody was amazing so was our server kiki!! 10/10 recommend. food was amazing the ribeye and the mashed potatoes. def coming back

We went for the first time this weekend, and everything was perfect! From the staff to the food to the ambience. Can't wait to come back.

The steakhouse offers a warm atmosphere and high-quality food. The steak was cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and well-seasoned. The sides were delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. Overall, it's a great spot for a satisfying meal and a nice night out. Ask for Allie, Cody, Nick or Mark, great service. read more

The service & most of the food is mediocre at best. We ordered the Caesar salad for an appetizer-our main dishes come out but never the salad. We bring it up with our waitress -she didn't seem to know what happened & appeared as if she forgot she took the order to begin with. Maybe the kitchen staff forgot to make it who knows. Anyways, we get the Caesar AFTER our entrees and it's just bad. Barely any dressing or flavor in the salad. The chicken mushroom dish had overall dry & bland chicken. The waitress asks us how the food is- my fiance tells her outright the Caesar is just bad & she takes it away (mind you she still left it on our bill anyways but I digress lol). The cookie desert is underwhelming , cookie dough seemed poor quality - the one you get at a basic chain like BJs tastes much better. The only good thing on the menu we tried is the short rib gnocchi , and the overall restaurant decor is nice - it's why this a two star review instead of one. read more

Such an amazing restaurant! Service was as amazing as the food was. Our server Cody was so accommodating to my family and brought amazing energy we were laughing all night long. If you are in old town Temecula definitely give them a try! read more

We decided to host our small holiday dinner party (8) at Archive as the menu looked amazing online. From the moment we checked in, we were greeted with a smile and our group was seated. Right away the staff were making sure each of us had everything we needed to get the evening started. They recommend great starters as well as cocktails. The restaurant was busy and every table was full and taken, that did not slow down our service, every staff member was making sure all tables were taken care of. We took in the amazing décor of the restaurant; it brought back great memories that led to fun conversations at our table. The menu had great options for everybody and when our dishes arrived, the meals were warm and the aroma and presentation were amazing. Everybody wanted to try a bite from each other's plates. This is such an upbeat experience and so great for Old Temecula. I had to ask for every name that made sure our night was amazing! It is worth just sitting at the bar and having apps and a cocktail. Hats off to all the staff and chefs! But gold star stickers to this team! Cody- making us feel as if we were family, Mark- making our great cocktails and the rest of this amazing team Allie, Jason, Jordan, Enrique, Nick and Lester! You all just created regular customers! read more

Everything here was AMAZING! Our server Kiki was very attentive and so kind. The New York strip was delicious paired with the mashed potatoes. Cody also checked in on us and made sure everything was perfect! I will definitely be back so visit Kiki and Cody. read more

Monday night holiday office party. The restaurant is really chill inside. The food and service are excellent! Had the ribeye medium and octopus as a starter. Will definitely come back. Everything was PERFECT! read more