Only one star because the Bartender was fabulous! Over priced for what you get, a tiny salad and hummus with a few pieces of pita bread. All the golfers, coming in to get free water! Why dont they have a water station? Cheap! Takes away from the Service, waited 30 min for our check. Disappointed Will not be back. read more

The good: The decor and ambiance is really nice - rustic with high quality leather chairs and unique lighting. Food is pretty good. Family atmosphere. The bad: Very limited menu, and overpriced for sure. Service is sub-par and staff appears to be poorly trained. Patio area is awkward - chairs are too low and a heavy railing is right there at eye level, which blocks the view of the golf course. Feels like a very casual patio directly off the bar, not a place for a nice dinner. Severs are running back and forth from the dining room to the patio area and a little overwhelmed and not able to accommodate what everyone needs. May be a good place to grab a bit after golf, but absolutely not a destination place for dinner. read more

Thank you CK for taking care of our big party last night and we are truly grateful for the accommodations provided to us as we celebrated a milestone birthday for our beloved friend! We enjoyed our appetizers and mocktails, but surprisingly the entrees underperformed for both my wife and I. I don't want to go into too much detail here, but I honestly feel any disappointment we had with the food was probably due to the size of our group, and honestly after such amazing appetizers are expectations were probably too high! THEE BEST part of our experience came from the graceful and talented wait staff who did their absolute best to keep us satisfied and happy. In particular Jessica, who we observed to always be wearing a smile. She was also very warm, welcoming, attentive, funny, thoughtful, and respectful. From meeting her during set-up (she and the whole staff were ultra helpful btw) to all the way until the cake cutting, we were utterly pleased with her service; because it was clear to us that anything and everything we asked of her (that was in her control) she executed fulfilling that request at a high level. If it were guaranteed that we would have her as our server, we would certainly return for the appetizers and drinks. read more

We went there for dinner. They were not serving as they were having water maintenance issues.

Happy Valentine's Day. NOT! Service was terrible and surprisingly they weren't busy yet . We sat outside and we didn't have a server for 5 mins. We flagged someone down because we were completely ignored by two other servers out there even thought they noticed we still had nothing on the table. Someone got our server , Nathan. While he was super nice, he didn't apologize for being late or forgetting us. Drinks came out fast, so did the food. He said he'd be back with silverware and never did. By the time food came, the runner had to make two trips to bring us condiments and silverware. I politely let them hostess girls know, and they just said ok thanks! I didn't expect a free meal but I thought they'd care more that we wouldn't come back. They brushed it off. I'll be sure to let everyone know before they try here. read more

We spent 4 days at the Temecula Inn, and Corkfire Kitchen is part of the resort. We had a wonderful experience! Almost everyone we encountered was personable and helpful. Chef Ben Diaz has curated an interesting menu. We only ate at one other restaurant during our stay because the food here is delicious and varied. Really enjoyed the coddled eggs for breakfast and the charred Eggplants Hummus and duck meatballs were excellent appetizers. The coq au vin was maybe the best I have tasted. Service was friendly and personable. Daytime bar tenders, Questa and Christian, were extremely friendly and helpful, and Laura made our visit enjoyable. We will be back!!! read more

Let me start with I only enjoyed their HH, which had great deals and delicious bites to choose from. THANKS to the bartender for letting me taste two beers to choose which one I wanted to enjoy. The hummus and pita SO GOOOD. Needed a tad more pita, but no shame for eating hummus with a fork. The fish and chips, I did not try however, the couple next to me did and it smelled and looked BOMB. I should've ruined my appetite for dinner just to enjoy those. Next time! read more

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The food and the service was really awesome! Jessica did a really great job! We will definitely be eating at Cork Fire Kitchen again soon. read more

We ate here several times and ordered room service while staying at the Inn. The minute you step in, you experience the mid century modern meets ranch vibe. The square bar offers great seats to watch the game or to enjoy the oak trees and views. The main dining room is really pleasant with large windows that look over the beautiful golf course. Service is super friendly and professional. The bartenders are very accommodating and have a wonderful attitude. Our servers were all really good, and they were there when you wanted something but gave you space to enjoy the food and conversation. The breakfast is really top-notch with an array of creative options that were totally new to me. We tried: Turkish poached eggs with garlic yogurt sauce, Barbacoa eggs Benedict with chimichuri hollandaise, huevos rancheros, Brioche French Toast, burrata omelette, and the açaí bowl. Everything was excellent with the eggs perfectly cooked. Cocktails are excellent, too. The Bloody Mary was a standout serviced with a slice of bacon and lots of olives and citrus. It had the perfect blend of horseradish and chili sauce. We enjoyed the coffee, but it was a little hit or miss probably depending on who made it! All of the people at the wedding we attended agreed that lunch and dinner were also excellent. We ate one night in old town Temecula, but we easily could have just stayed on campus the whole time. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Go for the views... not the French toast. The staff were all super super friendly and attentive. The restaurant opens early which is convenient, especially if you are staying at the Temecula Creek Inn. The menu has very limited options, though I supposed that's due to the scope of hours they are open. Would recommend having separate breakfast , lunch and dinner menus so that more robust options can be offered. Also not very vegan friendly , there are a few vegetarian breakfast options if you like oatmeal or açaí. The coffee was smooth. The French toast was a little soggy on the inside for my preference. However I did like that the French toast was not overly sweet. Pictures don't do the views justice. It is peaceful here, go for a coffee and perhaps bring a book. read more

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Food, Ambiance,service, good prices, outdoor stunning views. This place has everything! Did I mentioned Its also a Hotel and Golf course! Love this Place! I made the reservation through open table and said we were celebrating my cousin is cancer free and they were so thoughtful, our sweet waitress brought out a piece of chocolate brownie! Touched our hearts! Thank you! (The Only thing we didn't know is that they don't accept cash) read more

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I've been here multiple times but this last one was more enjoyable. Their food is always good, from your traditional bacon or sausage and two eggs, Chicken and Waffles, Eggs Benedict, and their Nachos. What really impressed me was the service. "Cass" did a wonderful job serving my family. She was very courteous, professional, and very attentive. Not only that she checked on us every few minutes but our coffee cups and water glasses were never empty. She provided everything that we asked for with a smile, and made sure that our food and drinks, table selection, and miscellaneous items are to our liking and met our expectations. Ambiance was perfect, outside sitting, fresh air, green grass and water fountain makes you wanna stay longer and come back again. I'll give it a five star overall! read more

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Great food , great service , great atmosphere! I will definitely recommend to friends and family . Plus it is tucked away up against the hills with a golf course in view read more

This is the onsite restaurant for Temecula Inn. We stayed there about a year ago over Christmas--it was lovely. Being Christmastime, we didn't even bother going around, looking for other places to eat. We just ate here for breakfast and dinner. The Hollandaise sauce is top notch. So light and just the perfect taste. The Brioche French Toast is awesome, just the right texture and consistency. Christmas Eve dinner was fantastic... scallops, kurobuta pork chops were perfect. Classy place with trained servers (to be expected anyway). This is a great place to go for special occasions, for sure. Nice ambience, just very classy. And they even allowed us to bring our dog (patio seating). Lovely!!!! read more

Amazing food and service! We love Corkfire for brunch, happy hour,dinner-anytime! Haley is a fantastic server!

Everything was 10/10. Loved the restaurant ambiance as it was very organized and upscale. The golf course views were gorgeous! Our server really made the experience a 10/10. I am forgetting her name as it was over a month ago now but it was something along the lines of Tina I believe or I hope. She was this sweet sweet lady with so much spunk and care and respect and knowledge of the menu and we felt really taken care of by her. She had so much positive energy and mentioned she liked taking care of us because she has kids our age. We started with the hummus plate and it was so delicious. the Risotto and the Steak were to die for. Our server convinced us to get the bread pudding dessert and it was all perfect. Came here for the food, coming back for EVERYTHING--food, service, views, and more. Thank you! You can even see from the photo she was making us laugh taking our picture:) read more

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Did not disappoint! Came here for Easter brunch and it was surprisingly not busy which made our experience nice. The views you see of the golf course while eating are nice to have and it gives you a calming vibe. The food and drinks were great. The angus burger was out of this work fantastic, probably the best burger I've had in a really long time. The chicken and waffles were great, and the waffles were light while the chicken carried a lot of flavor. Will be back for sure! read more

Location: 5/5 Located inside the Temecula Creek Inn. Overlooking the beautiful golf course. Location is beautiful if you can get a table by the window. Parking available on site. Food: 1/5 One star for presentation but the food was horrible. The brussel sprouts are very soggy and bitter. The drinks are horrible too, taste worse than medicine. The entrees are a letdown too. Scallops were super salty. Salmon is crispy on the outside but not fully cooked inside and lacks flavoring. The lamb shank was not bad but I had better. The potatoes are so plain - imagine some Dutch potatoes slightly salted and done by a starving college student. Service: 2/5 Zero star for the guy who served as at the bar. What service and why so aggressive? We have reservations and was early but felt pressured to eat at the bar to celebrate a birthday. Drinks were horrible but he didn't bother to ask so how's everything?? If you don't like your drink, don't bother asking for something else because there don't have any sense of customer service. One star for the female server for dinner service. She was definitely nicer and more hospitable. But didn't ask us if we were celebrating a special occasion. We made special reservations to celebrate a dear friends birthday but I feel so bad because we were not acknowledged. We asked for a table with a window view but they flat out refused us but there were empty tables. read more

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Cork Fire Kitchen is in the heart of Temecula and is a wonderful spot for brunch, lunch or dinner. The cool thing about Cork Fire is most of their food is for sharing so you can order a bunch and share. It is all great and you will love it. We were there for dinner. The place has parking as well as some street parking. Make a reservation. The service is excellent. They know the menu well and can help you with sharing options and non sharing options. We tried a lot of it. The staff is so sweet, the place is so pretty and it is kept looking wonderful. We had salmon belly tacos with toasted corn salad, pickled red onion and salsa rioja. We loved the crispy pork belly with celery root schnitzel, savoy cabbage and barley. The cast iron Brussel sprouts were so good with crispy pork belly, sriracha aioli and grana padano. The wild mushrooms, sort of a side dish, along with splendid mashed potatoes was just so creamy and wonderful. We ordered 2 of those. We also ordered from the non sharing menu (but we shared anyway) diver scallops with kaffir lime nori emulsion, lemon spaetzle with a taste of apple, kohlrabi and basil, with roasted maitake mushrooms. Just yum. The fish and chips were great. We all loved the chips and the fish was tempura mahi mahi, with white soy tartar sauce. We ate a lot of food. We had to try dessert so we went with ricotta donut holes and a cast iron bread pudding. These were not stand out for us, but they were very good and not one was left. It is nice and cool in there. It was so hot the evening we were there. The place is relaxing and there are great windows with a nice view of the gold course. Try it. read more

We went for brunch the other day and enjoyed coddled eggs and eggs Benedict. The sourdough toast was amazing with the homemade berry jam. The other thing we loved was the golf course view- the ambiance is breathtaking. read more

Here's a reorganized and more emotionally compelling version of your Yelp review that improves clarity, flow, and builds sympathy: What Happened to This Place? I've been coming here for years and used to rave about it to everyone I know. But after our recent visit, I honestly don't think I'll be back--and I'm embarrassed I ever recommended it. We arrived around 4:30 PM, a party of three. Since dinner service didn't start until 5:00, we grabbed a table on the bar side (only about 30% full) and ordered drinks and appetizers, letting the server know we planned to stay for dinner. That's when things started going downhill--fast. As we waited, we noticed gnats buzzing around our table. We tried swatting them away and even killed a few, but they kept coming. When we mentioned it to our server, they casually said, "Oh yeah, they tend to come in around this time." Excuse me? That's not a normal part of dining. Then our appetizers arrived. Just a few bites in, gnats began landing on our food. I bent down to see what might be attracting them--and I wish I hadn't. Underneath our table was a disgusting mess: old fries, chicken bones, and enough food scraps to fill a plate. Absolutely unacceptable. I asked to be moved, and while they prepped another table, someone came over with a broom and started sweeping while we were still sitting there--sweeping debris over our feet. Seriously? We were finally seated at a new table... only to find more gnats. At that point, my mother-in-law was done and wanted to leave. I pleaded with her to stay and give it one more shot--huge mistake. I asked if we could move to the empty side of the restaurant, but was told they don't seat people there until 5:00. It was 4:55. I explained our situation and asked for an exception. Instead of any empathy, the host's tone turned cold: "We're fully committed for dinner." By then, I'd had enough. I asked for the check and requested they remove one of the items--because gnats were literally on our food. No one apologized. No one tried to make it right. I walked out feeling disappointed, embarrassed, and honestly a bit grossed out. I wanted so badly for this to be a nice experience, especially since I convinced my fiancé and mother-in-law to stay after the first red flag. This place used to be great. But now? It desperately needs a change in management. The staff, the cleanliness, the attitude--it all missed the mark. Everyone could have done better. read more

Went there again for brunch on July 4th and once again left a very happy customer! Our server was really nice and was very attentive. She kept coming back to ask if everything was fine and if we needed anything else. We ordered 10 different dishes and had no leftovers. You know what that means! ; ) read more

The food took way too long to be served. We waited nearly 50 min with only a couple of tables before us that ordered. The NY steak was cooked well but not seasoned well. The Angus burger was just average and definitely needed some lettuce, tomatoes or onions to balance the meat and cheese. Decor is nice with a great view of the golf course but price was high for the steak. This is the only restaurant at the Temecula Creek Inn but I wouldn't come back here even though we are staying there. read more

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I ordered Chicken and Waffle. Not worth to order! Chicken Taste: doesn't win me, needs more flavor. For the waffle: half cooked and always check the bottom of the waffle, little soggy. Don't bother to order. read more

Beautiful view Very tasty brussel sprouts, highly recommend this one. Super nice staff. A variety of choices veggies, meats, and fish.... We were sad that they ran out of tris leches cake when we were ready for desserts. read more

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The ambiance was nice on a friday night. The bar was lively which I enjoyed while waiting for our table. The bar tenders are great and very attentive! Our waitress was lovely had the best recommendations and very friendly. She made our experience feel very warm and welcoming. The food was phenomenal. My only complaint is the girl at the front desk who has the most unfriendly attitude. We called to ask if we could book a reservation and she was so rude. We went in as a walk in and were happy to wait although her attitude about it was as if we were an inconvenience. When they finally txt us to our table I walked up and she didn't acknowledge me for five minutes as she was typing on her device and didn't look up once at me. I waited patiently until a lovely waitress finally came and sat us. I would recommend replacing that hostess as she is the first impression you receive about the restaurant and she puts a very bad taste in my mouth. read more

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Unfortunately, I need to give this place a bad review since my experience is not what I expected. The servers, and hostess are extremely Unprofessional. The hostess were just chatting up, and on their phones while people were waiting. They did now acknowledge anyone around. The bartenders are so racist! It took one of them 8 MINUTES to ask me if I needed something after me waiving them down. Keep in mind that this place was not busy at all. Even the person next to me bought me a drink because he felt bad I had to go through that. The bartenders excuse was "Oh sorry, I didn't see you". It's a very small bar, with maybe 8 people around it! How did you not see me?!? To top it off, there was 2 gentleman next to me that sat down and they got service and drinks in front of them within less than 2 minutes of being there. It was obvious that I stood out, and I was the "outsider" of that place since I wasn't white or Asian. Worts feeling ever. This happened both on Friday with dinner, and Saturday with drinks after playing golf. I did not go back on Sunday as I refuse to give this place my service again. It's unfortunate because the hotel/resort , and golf it self was gorgeous. Won't be back to this restaurant. read more

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Came here for dinner, arrived early but very crowded so they couldn't seat us until the main dining area opened up. Ordered 3 appetizers, Waldorf salad and scallops. The shrimp appetizer was bland not much flavor , wouldn't recommend. The Brussel sprouts were ok, the Waldorf salad was good , and scallops were good. Service was mediocre , long wait to get food, drinks didn't come until we asked a second time where they were. We had to call for service versus her asking if we needed anything and checking on us . read more

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The interior of this restaurant is pleasing, and the outside view is just super relaxing and vibrant. We went to try the Cast Iron Brussels Sprouts, the Orange Pomegranate Salad, the Icelandic Salmon, the Mary's Farms Airline Chicken Breast, and the Crispy Pork Belly. For dessert, we also tried the bread pudding. The staff were attentive and offered if there was anything else they could get for us and ensured that excellent service and experience were provided. We were overall satisfied with the food and the service provided. - Brussels sprouts: the sriracha aioli went very well with the brussels sprouts, and the serving was also reasonable for the price. - Orange pomegranate salad: the vinaigrette has the right citrusy flavor that balances the spinach, sliced orange, and pecans in one bite. - Icelandic salmon: the skin was crispy and spectacular, although the inside did not look as cooked as how we preferred our salmon to be served. - Chicken breast: very tender; the flavor of the tomato and the artichoke goes very well with the chicken. - Crispy pork belly: the cabbage went very well with the pork belly, and the consistency and overall flavor were perfect. - Bread pudding: every bite was worth it; the caramel drizzle on top of the vanilla ice cream with the bread pudding was phenomenal. read more

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We ordered Romaine Salad with prawns with a spice up your life cocktail and fish and chips and beer. Honestly I don't understand why they advertise prawns on the Romaine salad menu when it's typically just Shrimp, and the romaine lettuce, let me express how incredibly tiny they are, definitely not worth the . The prawns were so tough way over cooked. Fish and chips were yummy. Service was good our waitress Sam was nice. There is a nice ambience overlooking the golf course.. do I recommend this place absolutely not! will we come back again? absolutely not! To top it off we were seated in a complete broken table. Did they do anything about it, NO! They did come and look at it and inform us they were going to let somebody know, but that was about it. My husband had to hold the table time I need to slice my salad, we were afraid the table was about to drop on us with all our food and drinks, it was that wobbly. read more

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We stayed at the Temecula Creek Inn when house-hunting several years ago before we moved to Temecula. So while we had had enjoyed breakfast/brunch at Cork|Fire, we had never been there for dinner. All that was remedied recently when we met up with friends for an evening trifecta of great drinks, great food and great company at Cork|Fire. Up first, cocktails! The holy hand grenade was delicious, not too sweet and beautifully garnished, and tableside smoking of some old-fashioneds is always fun. While the creamy cider vinaigrette on my Waldorf burrata salad was yummy, I didn't think there was enough "stuff" in the salad (apples, grapes, celery and pecans). For the main course, the diver scallops with lemon spaetzle was excellent - perfectly seared with an incredible sauce. My husband had the wagyu flat iron steak which was delicious as well. I rarely order dessert when dining out. I do a LOT of baking at home and have pretty high standards in this regard. But if I see something interesting - like the donut holes - or a lemon dessert, I'm in! Our table had the ricotta donut holes and the berry tart. While I really enjoyed the donut holes (but would ask for extra whiskey caramel sauce next time), my husband wasn't wild about them. You get six large warmed donut holes which have the texture of a cake donut (which I prefer) instead of a lighter yeast donut. The berry tart however, was nothing to write home about. I found the chocolate pastry shell to be way too thick and while I love that they use local berries which were good, the custard was disappointing. Service was great, ambiance is warm and overall, our cocktails & meals were excellent. So this dinner experience, coupled with several awesome breakfasts and lunches awhile back, merit Cork|Fire a five-star rating in my book! read more

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Really great location, cute ambiance. We went here for a pre-wedding brunch the day before my sister's wedding and it was perfect for bloody mary's and mimosas! The spicy bloody mary I ordered was so good, bartender did an awesome job! He was also our server, and he was fantastic, great service! We ordered the nachos to share and fries to snack on and both were delicious! Highly recommend, we will for sure be back! read more

Corkfire Kitchen - Out on the patio where we sat - cute view, and they have heaters in case you need them. - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Cork Fire in another wonderful place to grab Brunch, while sitting back and relaxing on a Sunday morning. We came here on New Year's Day, and both the bar and restaurant were packed. Thankfully, we had made reservations several weeks ahead. We had to waited several minutes for our table, but we were cool with that. The food was very good, with the star being their Coddled Egg dish with Gruyère cheese. We also tried their Nachos appetizer, Beef Barbacoa Benedict and Two Eggs Homestyle. Even though it was a rainy day, we enjoyed watching the golfers trying to dodge the drops and get a hole in before it came down. Four Stars. Expect to pay $30 or so each, not including more for the mixed drinks read more

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Delicious! Loved the avocado toast. Fresh vegetables were beautiful and yummy. picture worthy meal. Haley was awesome! thank you.

Ordered room service from this place while staying at the Temecula Inn and whoa! The presentation was amazing and the food was delicious. We will definitely be coming back to sit and eat at the restaurant. read more

Great food, attentive service, and a good wine list make this one of my go to spots for a step up to a more formal occasion.

We had an outstanding evening at Corkfire Kitchen for our Anniversary. Food and service are second to none and really enjoyed listening to the music of Kevin Krieg playing on the patio. He has a great playlist and hoping to see him back here soon. read more

My love and I have been here twice. First in July 2023 for my honey's birthday. We had implacable service and the food was beyond amazing. Chefs garden is adorable and the ambiance, especially while the sun sets, was romantic and beautiful. They also gave him a sweet complimentary happy birthday dessert Foods we loved: Seared Diver Scallops 8oz Prime NY Steak Plus the dessert The second time we went in July 2024 for my honey's and his best friend's birthdays however we were very dissatisfied and disappointed. We had went for an early dinner. Our server Jessica was absolutely stunning. Unfortunately we have 3 stars due to the Chef and Manager !!! The steak meal we ordered was ordered to be medium rare and came out completely over cooked. For the price we paid for that steak and the way that the manager and chef Lori Anne Erika it was absolutely disappointing. We got an "oh well" sorry from them. They didn't offer to give a new steak and when asked they said no! This blew my mind. No refund, no redo on the cook of the steak and the manager said oh well we can give you a free dessert. She was very unpleasant and we hope she isn't there the next time we come for a redemption experience. We didn't even take photos of this meal because of the dissatisfaction. Foods we loved: Cast Irdon Brussels Sprouts Lobster Mac n Cheese read more

Wow, let me start off by saying how incredible the food and atmosphere is at cork fire kitchen, I have had a privilege of being part of some of their chefs dinner and I must tell you they are unique! Each meal better than the next, the service is always on point and the food is amazing. I love the new direction they are taking its a breath of fresh air this is exactly what Temecula needed. Their new fall menu is great as well, the calamari is my all time favorite and the new halibut is to die for, don't forget to order one of their spectacular smoked ol fashions which are delightful. 10/10 will recommend, cork fire has always been our spot to go for special occasions and now it's definitely a staple. read more

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This was our first time here and was very enjoyable. Celebrated a birthday and Jessica, our server was very friendly and courteous. Food was delicious. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more