Everything about this place is amazing. Great food, great staff and service, drinks are reasonably priced and delicious. Delicious. Personally. Also really appreciate the Tuesday night open mic format. The hostess Bella Popa is incredible. Not only talented.. But personable and very professional in the way that she runs the evening. It's a great opportunity to hear live music in downtown Temecula. By hidden treasure which won't remain hidden very long under the new owners. read more

We went to see Bella Popa's open mic night and the food was great the service was good and the atmosphere was fun. We really enjoyed the music too! read more

our waitress, Aspen was personable, friendly. an enjoyable experience. The food was good. Apple walnut salad with shrimp was delicious. The meat in the sandwich had too much fat. read more

Made reservation through yelp. Got to location. Parking was puzzle to find. I'm not a regular in Old Town and figuring out parking between valet , no valet, designated parking non designated parking. I'll do my research prior for next time. Got some steps in to get to the entrance. Live band was playing when we arrived 5:40 on a Friday. That was nice cause it wasn't too loud and it wasn't too soft. "Just right". We were seated right away and I enjoyed the environment. Old West meets, new school feel. I'm bad with names but our server was amazing, super friendly and patient. Me and my date (spouse) were chatting more than looking at the menu We appreciated our servers patience while deciding what to order. Once we made our order the drinks, the appetizer and food came out with great timing. The food was fresh with great portions. Chimchurri is excellent. Can't wait for another date night and heading over to Crush and brew. read more

Crush & Brew - Sitting area across the way. - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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We had a double date night and went to Crush & Brew. We made reservations and arrived a little early, only to be told we had to wait until our reservation time. We went and sat at the bar, only to find out it was closed. The manager came by, took our order, and said it was on the house since no one served us. Very cool and much appreciated. We got seated at our table, and the service was so slow that we waited 15 minutes before anyone came to take our drink order or refill our drinks. We ordered our food, and it took another 45 minutes before we asked how much longer it would take for our food to come out. Our food came out staggered. The fish and chips weren't cooked all the way, the crane asada fries lacked flavor, and the fish tacos weren't cooked all the way. We never saw a waiter again. I had to find the manager to get our bill, and he said they were short-handed, but that's still no excuse for poor service. Also, the entertainment was like a bad karaoke night with no change in singers. Overall, I was very disappointed because I really liked this place before. I doubt I will be back. read more

My friends and I went on a Saturday evening. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We originally got a table inside by the live band but the music was too loud for us so we moved to an outside table. Our server was very nice and attentive. My friend and I shared the Steak Frites and asked for medium rare but the steak was cooked medium/medium well. The truffle fries were delicious. There is a cowboy themed speakeasy inside the restaurant that is first come, first serve. read more

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Exploring the area, I decided to try this spot to try a burger and fries. Service was awesome as I was seated quickly and given a menu. There was another group in there catching up,so it was a nice and chill vibe inside. The food was pretty good. The burger was juicy, and the fries were cooked just right as well. Definitely a solid spot to go to if you're in the mood for a burger and fries. I'd definitely go again. read more

Crush & Brew - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Friendly staff & fun bar environment. Based on the drinks menu, the location is far more "Brew" than "Crush". Their wine selection is minimal. read more

Crush & Brew - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

The service & staff was great. They do bingo night every Tuesdays. We had such a fun time on bingo night. The lady calling out the numbers was hilarious. But the food was just ok. My son didn't like his Mac n cheese & said it was bland. My fish n chips was so small & overcooked. I only got 1 fish & my whole dinner consisted of mostly just fries. The fries was good tho. My husband's crushed burger was overcooked, meat patty was small, and the buns weren't toasted. We would love to come back here for the bingo night. Maybe try other things on the menu. read more

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I stopped in last night to grab a cocktail. I had wanted to do the trivia night but I came too late and missed it. I'll have to come back another day. I love that they have Christmas decorations this year. There wasn't too many people inside, but I did come later in the evening close to closing time. I don't recall the name of my drink, but it was delicious. I didn't catch the bartender's name, but he was great and Aspen is always very nice as well. read more

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Not sure what drink I got I told the bartender something sweet for a weenie who doesn't drink much and he SERVED! My drink was so delicious, and we shared the loaded fries so yummy! Always a joy to come here! I loved our waiter! He was amazing read more

Crush & Brew - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

We went to Crush & Brew for dinner during a Bachelorette weekend, and overall had a good time! Our server did a great job keeping up with our group of 12, which isn't easy. The restaurant was pretty full and seemed like a local spot, which gave it a fun, lively vibe. It happened to be karaoke night--maybe it's every night? Either way, it was entertaining, even though most people seemed to be picking really depressing songs. Not Crush & Brew's fault, just an observation. Food-wise, we mostly enjoyed everything, though there were a few misses within our group. I personally loved the fried zucchini--freshly made, crispy, and a generous portion. The bacon fries were also solid and came in a good size. My caprese salad was the last dish to come out, and while it was fine, it definitely needed some salt and pepper. The owner sent over some shots for our table, which we really appreciated! Overall, we had a fun time and would definitely go back. read more

Crush & Brew - Bacon Parmesan Fries - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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I was traveling home and decided to take a walk to stretch my legs in Downtown Temecula. For it being a Sunday it was so busy and crowded with folks, seeming to do the same. After my walk I decided to grab a bite to eat before making my way home, so i stopped at Crush & Brew. The featured foods were along the lines of California Cuisine - fresh and quick. The menu had a brunch side, which had me curious about the fried rice with pork belly. Instead I opted for something a bit lighter: caprese salad and wings. The staff was very accommodating and offered me their favorite way of ordering wings - which worked out nicely. The wings came well seasoned and prepared as I requested: extra crispy. The salad was fresh, clean, and the basalmic drizzle was great. The restaurant was pretty quiet with some folks opting to sit out doors, so it made for nice ambiance and a quiet lunch. read more

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The main area is great. This flat bread was chefs kiss!! Enjoyed most of it that night then ate the rest for lunch the next day! The main area drinks were strong! read more

Crush & Brew - Margarita flat bread was chefs kiss!! - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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We had a bday reservation for crush & brew and here's my suggestions vs negativity. Check what entertainment will be going on we were limited to talking through dinner because it was so loud. Make sure that you have that understanding with your waiter/waitress that your food is running on time because we were a party of 5 and it took like 30 minutes minimum to receive our food...now I know what you're saying it's a weekend night pack your patience but however we watched a table of 9 who came after us receive the food and pay the tab and go by the time we received our meal. The food and drinks were amazing and the mgr was very apologetic but at that point there wasn't a whole lot he could do for us for we were already going to be paying and calling it a night, we just wanted to make him aware of the situation! So you'll definitely enjoy crush and brew but just be aware of tips and suggestions! read more

We made a Mother's Day reservation expecting a nice family meal and had one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. The restaurant was nearly empty -- maybe 3 tables occupied -- yet it took over an hour for the first plate to arrive, and it was cold. Then another cold plate. Then another. By the time the remaining meals came out, also cold, everyone was frustrated and honestly just over it. Instead of trying to fix the situation, staff asked if we wanted boxes while we were still sitting there clearly unhappy and barely served. The final straw was my father-in-law saying, "I'll just eat my burger, I'm starving." The manager brought it out already boxed and bagged. He had specifically requested no lettuce. When he mentioned it, she confidently replied, "Sir, that burger doesn't even come with lettuce." We opened the bun. Full lettuce. The expression on her face said it all. No accountability, poor service, cold food, and a completely disappointing Mother's Day experience. Needless to say, we won't be back. read more

I've been coming to this place since they opened. Lately, however it's been quite the buzz for me and several friends that enjoy Tuesday nights with.Bella Popa and her open mic gig. So much fun! read more

I always have such a great time here! Great and friendly service from the bartenders. Also, when Bella Poppa hosts her open mic on Tuesday's it's such a welcoming and warm environment. She does an amazing job. read more

Tuesday nights best open mic with Bella Popa! She is so sweet and welcoming ! She makes everyone feel included and brings in a fun exciting atmosphere . Sound quality is in point . She even includes raffles for everyone to participate ! She's awesome !!!!!! read more

This is a gem in Old Town Temecula! I love the drinks & the service I receive here! I must also mention that the vibes here are pretty amazing, especially when Bella Popa hosts Open Mic on Tuesdays! She's a sweetheart! She's so appreciative, kind, & approachable! She's also the reason why they've gotten a great turn out! Her energy is top notch & her marketing skills for it are on point! I'll continue being a customer here! read more

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Tuesday nights at Crush & Brew are my FAVORITE!! Bella Popa is truly one of a kind, you are lucky to experience this event. We love every Tuesday Night we get to enjoy the musicians & nice people at Crush & Brew. read more

Super cute Halloween decorations! Came to old town for a drink. I found parking right away on side street and was headed to 1909. I passed this place and honestly, it was so cute that I just had to try it out. I was seated right away. I ordered an espresso martini (which was good and strong) and the brew burger. The burger was ok but I wouldn't order it again. I would definitely come back to try other items on the food menu. read more

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Great food! Happy hour is one of the Best! Friendly staff, nice venue! Great Hairlarious Comedy Producer Comedian Johnny Herrera!

You're getting 2 stars because of the delightful young lady who helped us. Rod Run weekend, it was shockingly dead inside. We got a couple drinks and sat outside to people watch. We both ordered a snack, Abominable Fries (a bistro take on animal fries.... Everybody loves a good fry. Add cheese and grilled onions, chop some steak, let it sit for 20 minutes and get cold and soggy, completely forget the bacon we paid extra for and you got it! Abomination fries!!! You can get fries right? When it's slow? No need to come back... read more

Best place ever. Came with my sister for happy hour and was not disappointed. Our bartender was so nice, made the best conversation and truly wanted us to have a great experience. I would highly recommend coming here. Tai is the best bartender all around read more

Crush & Brew - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

The food was okay but I was expecting better for the price. The service was again just okay. The service was good but nothing a little attention to the customers wouldn't help. The serving sizes was good but again for the price I would expect more. The ambiance was the Star of the visit. Sitting outside and watching the people was a great. Cool breeze was awesome. Overall a good experience and I would give it another try. Maybe because it was a weekday lunch was the reason for the okay experience. read more

Crush & Brew - Entrance - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Would not go back the service sucks Food wasn't too bad could be a lot hotter, but definitely need more people to help as the service they provided is horrible read more

We have always enjoyed coming to Crush & Brew so for my husband's birthday we decided to start the day at Thompson & Twain. We walked in & were told T & T was closed due to a shelf that holds some of the alcohol broke so they wouldn't be opening until 5pm. We decided to stay at C & B. We waited almost 15 min before a server came to our table. She was sweet & said there was confusion as to who was assigned to your table. We ordered 4 drinks. 2 drinks arrived pretty quick and it appeared the other 2 drinks were forgotten. After about 10 min we asked about the 2 missing drinks, a beer & a cocktail. The server said she's trying to find someone who can make it & pour the beer as she was only 18 yrs old. There were only 6 customers at the time. We ordered truffle fries & shishito peppers after asking if they are gluten-free, which she said yes, they are. I ate 1 pepper, which was delicious, but I tasted things in the sauce that might not be GF. I reconfirmed with our server. She said the sauce is made with stir fry sauce & soy sauce, both traditionally contain gluten. Needless to say, I didn't eat any after that. Too big of a risk. Highly recommend identifying GF friendly items on the menu. Staff needs customer service training. We came back to T & T after dinner. We were able to see into it through the wooden slats, only 1 table occupied. When the hostess came out she stated the wait would be 1 1/2 hours. Really??? There are so many other options in Old Town, take this opportunity to improve! read more

The best spot for a night out in Old Town! Staff is amazing and happy hour is . They also have karaoke certain days. Shout-out to Johny! The Best bartender! He Knows how to take care of his customers. read more

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Service was ok. Our waitress seemed to ignore us after we got our first drinks so we ended up just having the single round. The ambiance was pretty nice. Dimly lit wine bar look. Our drinks were really good. The bartender really knows what they are doing behind that bar. I would've loved to sit at the bar and just ask the bartender to make their specialties. We also had Vinegar and salt fries. They had to be one of the best fries is not the best fries I've ever had. Definitely recommend the fries. They have a few different options. I highly recommend the giant Pretzel also. It was pretty much a perfect pretzel. They obviously care about quality at this establishment. I would like to try more things here but I tried to wave down the waitress for about 30min. She would even look my way with my hand raised. She would even check in the table next to us face my direction with my hand raised and she would just walk by even if we made eye contact. We weren't rude or loud or anything. We were very courteous so we couldn't figure out why she was like that way with us. We felt we could've walked out without paying our bill but we are too honest to do that. We timed it as it was definitely over 20min close to 30min with my hand raised and the waitress just walked around our table so instead of ordering more we decided to pay for what we already consumed and leave. read more

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Good food, great service, it was nice to have lunch on the outdoor patio on a beautiful Sunday afternoon! But what was weird was that Yelp said there was over an hour wait. So we got on the waitlist, then we went about 15 minutes early and the restaurant was empty at 1:00pm! read more

From Chicago, first time in Temecula today. Stopped at C & B for lunch. Some thots: --the kitchen was slow but the service was outstanding, excellent communication! --ordered the fish and chips. The fries are average steak fries, but the fish was high quality. Really lightly breaded and delicious. --some people in our group ordered chicken fingers and didn't like them, not great chicken. --however, two in our group ordered the chicken wings and really liked them. Overall, good ambiance, service, and food. Highly recommended! read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with the manager, Aaron, was disappointing. I came in with a concern and expected a professional conversation, but instead I was met with a rude and dismissive attitude. Rather than listening and trying to understand the situation, Aaron seemed more interested in being argumentative than providing customer service. I understand that misunderstandings can happen, but there's no reason for a manager to speak to customers in a disrespectful manner. A manager should set the standard for professionalism, and unfortunately that was not my experience. I hope the business addresses this issue, because respectful communication goes a long way in maintaining customer trust and loyalty. read more

The service here is phenomenal, I literally can't say enough great things about the manager! The T&T burger(hold the onions) was AMAZING!! Bartender(Jacob) made amazing drinks, we will be back, and visit their other locations solely because of the manager Erin. read more

Crush & Brew - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Someone said we could get our fairly large party into Crush and Brew-3 tables of eight... We arrived at 5:20 tonight and were immediately seated. We had all three tables served by one waiter -he was also the bartender. The young man ran his rear off and tried to make 24 people happy. But he was overwhelmed by doing two jobs at one time for everyone. Some people got drinks and appetizers immediately; We had to wait for beers, and my wife was the only person at our table who had to wait for her entree after everyone had finished their meals (her fish and chips went to the wrong table). We were rewarded with mostly hot meals, some decent, others bland. While we decided to leave, others in our group at another table were just being served, however there were was three on the table that were served an hour before the last four. Friday night packed? Nope mostly empty except our group. Reason? Most dysfunctional restaurant I've ever been in my life. Never go there until management changed, hires more staff and get their cr@p together!! read more

Royce was our awesome server; informative, attentive, knowledgeable, friendly to say the least. We enjoyed wine flights ($20 for 5, 1 oz pours of your choice!), shared delicious food & laughed as we spent QT together; me, Bes & Bestie. Sit outside to people watch! read more

Crush & Brew - Friday fun times with my Bes & Bestie; we each had a flight - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

I've been going to open mic nights on Tuesdays to sing and enjoy my time at crush and brew. I love their cocktails and staff is great! I'm glad that the open mic nights have been hosted by the talented Bella Popa read more

I absolutely love this place. It is a very nice and enjoyable environment. Great service. The truffle fries are my absolute favorite and they have good mixed drinks in a good variety of beer. I would definitely recommend this place. I come here a lot to hang out on the patio and just enjoy my day and old town. It's a very authentic place, not sold out like the rest of the other places in old town. read more

Love coming to Bella Popa's open mic every Tuesday night! Such a fun, welcoming atmosphere with so much amazing talent. I highly recommend checking it out with your friends! read more

The food is so-so. The amount charged to my credit card did not resemble the check I had been given. We were celebrating a birthday..the complementary birthday dessert was on my check then subtracted---but I was taxed for the dessert and I had selected %20 for the tip and amount of the dessert also was included in the %20 for the tip. The final receipt printed for me indicated this is standard practice. Check your receipt at Crush and Bre read more