We checked out this place for date night, and it was a solid choice! It's a rooftop bar and restaurant with a great view of Old Town Temecula. The vibe is nice--nothing too fancy, but definitely not too casual either. The food was really good. It had that fancy look to it and awesome flavors. We tried the seafood pasta and a big burger. The pasta was delicious, and the burger hit the spot, too. The Old Fashioned was a bit sweeter than I expected, though. Overall, it's a great spot with a fantastic view and a nice atmosphere. Perfect for grabbing a drink, enjoying the scenery, and digging into some good food or appetizers! read more

Luke's On Front - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Luke's was honestly a letdown, especially for how much we were looking forward to it. Save your time, they were slow, and your money. First off, the place did not feel clean. The floors were noticeably messy, some might even say gross. There were random spills that clearly had not been wiped up, and even the bathrooms were bad. Should we really be able to see a plunger and a dirty toilet brush while washing our hands? Service-wise, our waitress was nice, but overall it was slow. We waited a long time for our first round of drinks, and when the food finally came out, it was not even hot, which made it even more frustrating. The food itself did not live up to the price. The "tempura" artichoke hearts were basically just heavily breaded and fried, not light or crispy like you would expect or like the menu suggests. The charcuterie board, which was over $50, was kind of shocking. It looked like a random mix of deli meats, basic cheeses, canned fruit, and filler. Nothing felt special or worth the price. It looks amazing, but do not be fooled by what you see around you. You are better off spending $25 at Trader Joe's. The ribeye was wildly underwhelming. If I wanted a steak I could buy at Food 4 Less and grill in the park, I would do it myself. The chicken somehow managed to be even worse, dry and lacking flavor. Lemon and capers, where? Overall, it felt overpriced and poorly executed. Between the cleanliness issues, the long wait, and the disappointing food, it is easy to say it is definitely not worth your time. Check out the Gambling Cowboy instead. This is a no brainer when you read the replies from the owner to any negative feedback. If an establishment feels the need to defend itself in such an unprofessional manner, that tells you everything you need to know about taking your money elsewhere. No ownership, just blame. Nobody is out here writing reviews to ruin your business, you are doing that well enough on your own. "The lady doth protest too much, methinks." read more

Dude. Wham Bam thank you Jam burger was ridiculous. So good. Not even what we came for but so glad we had it. Hailey was wonderful and knowledgeable and super friendly. Thank you so much Hailey! read more

Luke's On Front - Wham Bam thank you Jam burger - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

We've ate here probably four times since they've opened. Each time it keeps getting better! The view is priceless and perfect for a sunset! On our latest visit i had the grilled chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes. It came with baby carrots and broccoli. Loved it. My wife the carnivore had the fillet which was also on a bed of mash. Carrots and broccoli as well. Said it was delish! Great service, view and atmosphere here. read more

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Stopped in for an early Lunch with my Girlfriend while my car was being worked on nearby. Our View was Great looking out over Old Town and the streets below. Clean Air up there & no exhaust. A Beautiful Day with no clouds and a Blue Sky. Ambiance was really nice with a light breeze. We split the Bruschetta and the Calamari with lots of tentacles and two tasty sauces. Food was Delicious! She had a Lemon Drop Martini with Raspberry I had a Bloody Mary Brittany was our Friendly Server and Bartender too. We enjoyed ourselves up there with that Nice View! read more

Luke's On Front - Their Calamari with Two tasty dipping sauces - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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It's been a while since I've been to Luke's on Front, and this visit was just okay. The patio seating and view were definitely the highlight. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to my past experiences. It felt a bit flavorless this time around. read more

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Luke's On Front staff were so kind to get our group of 8 in for dinner on a busy Saturday night. Our server was so sweet and made the bride-to-be in our group feel so celebrated with the dessert at the end of our meal with a sparkler. The food was ok! My turkey burger was good, the fries were disappointing, and the bruschetta was alright. Ambiance is loud but great for a night where you're looking to hang out and have a couple drinks or watch a game. read more

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We came here a couple of times on our weekend visit. That says a lot to frequent a place twice in one weekend. On Friday night, we just stopped in for drinks. The vibe was great and the staff was friendly. The restaurant is located on the 4th floor, so it's got a nice view. Look for the white and blue light on the sidewalk and then look up. That's Luke's! There are TVs surrounding the indoor bar area so it was great to watch some Friday night football. The other side of the bar is outdoors. There are high top tables and bar seating. There are heaters too to stay warm. There is also a separate dining area if you want a quieter vibe. The drink menu had lots of options. I ended up going with a hard seltzer. My husband got a more fun tequila drink. We met the owner and chatted with the bartender. Both were really nice. We liked it so much, we came back with friends the next night. We were seated at a table in the same bar area. That was our preference since we were a group celebrating a birthday. We got the hummus platter, wings, and the chef's VIP plate. I liked the freshness of the hummus plate. The dips were fun and the veggies were refreshing. The VIP plate was perfect for our table. It had meats, cheeses, spreads, crackers, etc. For main dishes, there were a couple of ribeyes, a filet steak, rack of lamb, and more wings. I got the rack of lamb. It was cooked well and I liked the accompaniments. Everyone else seemed to like their dishes. For dessert we got the chocolate cake and cheesecake. It was great to share the desserts. The staff was amazing, again! They really made our two visits enjoyable and fun. I highly recommend Luke's for a fun vibe and great view. read more

Our waitress Kate was so sweet and helpful. We went to celebrate my father in law birthday and Kate took great care of us. From drinks to food recommendations she took care of us very well. read more

Luke's On Front - Celebrating my father in laws birthday. - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

My wife, daughter, and I came to Lukes for an early dinner after a movie. We ordered the fried mushrooms, chicken wrap, and best of all the wham bam burger which was fantastic. My daughter who is 6 ordered the kids hamburger and fries which looked really good as well. Also if you're thank you into garlic fries they are really great too. Service was excellent Tyler made sure we were well taken care of. We will be back again Soon! read more

Had lunch here and had Tyler as our server! He was great! Service was perfect and the burger he recommended was so good! Definitely coming back! They also play good music. read more

Y'all are sleeping in this spot!!! Rooftop, prices not too crazy (the same as any place in Old Town) and delicious! I got to sit right on the corner, look out down into the whole street in Old Town and enjoyed a delicious drink with a great conversation. read more

Luke's On Front - Right- Luke's Tea, Left- Bad Mom Bellini (get that) - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Service was fantastic-from lady that had a madison tattoo. Reviewed meals with us, food delicious, amazing services

Luke's on Front is always a good vibe with friendly staff. We've been for lunch before, but tonight really impressed us. On a last-minute Friday night, they accommodated our party of 12 and seated us right away. Shout-out to Daniel for rearranging tables and Jamie, our waitress, who was amazing--attentive, efficient, and even split the tabs with no issues. The bone-in ribeye was tender with a great portion, and the chocolate cake was the perfect finish. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back--extra thanks to Jamie for taking such great care of our group. read more

Luke's is always a good time, the food is delicious, the ambience is vibes, and the views are very nice. Our server Tyler was very attentive and kind. Definitely will always come back read more

Luke's On Front - The views - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Choosing this place was the only mistake I made for our New Year's celebration. We came New Year's Eve at about 8 pm. The ambiance was underwhelming. The decorations were unimaginative and the whole vibe was just cheesy and cheap looking. It was raining and we did not get a view. The patio area was closed. Maybe that would have made a difference in the ambiance but not the rest of the evening. Honestly, this is a bar masquerading as a restaurant. I was fooled by looking at the website and the way it looks there made it seem like it was a really nice upscale place to go and so much more than what it actually is. Kudos to whoever made it do what it did. The food was passable at best, and it was hardly worth the price of $41.00 each for this. If you look at the two plates, they're totally different from each other. From a kitchen quality standpoint This is not acceptable. The plates should look the same when they come off the line. On one plate the salmon was properly proportioned: more of a rectangle. The other one was square cut and wide but not thick. We had three Broccoli florets each. Three (3). And three carrots. She had what looked like baby carrots and I had "regular" carrots. Notice how on my plate the veggies are dumped on one side (like as it was coming out the kitchen the cook remembered they were missing and dropped them on the plate as it passed him/her). On hers they are placed on opposite sides (as it should be). Plates were not wiped down on the sides, so presentation was just messy. The ONLY saving grace here was our waitress was phenomenal. Great personality, very genuine and personable. Her name was Melissa (hi Melissa! Thanks again). Hats off to her. And whomever made our drinks did a great job too. Saved the evening. Sorry, we didn't get her name. So, this would be a hard pass the next time we are down this way. read more

Luke's On Front - This is our food - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Best burgers my boyfriend and I have ever had. No exaggeration. Tyler was our server and recommended the Turkey Burger, which was perfect for me because I don't eat red meat, and the Wham Bam burger. 100% coming back. Thank you Tyler for your excellent service. Also, look at this view! read more

Luke's On Front - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

The food is fabulous. The only thing better than the food is the service. The owner takes time to greet her guests and make sure that everything is going well. Highly recommended. read more

Really enjoyed my visit to Luke's on Front. The rooftop setting is a great spot to relax and enjoy the view while having a drink. They had a good selection of tap beers, which was nice, and everything we tried was solid. The mac and cheese was definitely a highlight--super flavorful and comforting. The atmosphere is laid back and it's a great place to hang out with friends, especially in the evening. I'd definitely come back again. read more

If you want the best seat in Old Town, this is it. Luke's on Front is tucked away on the third floor (look for the elevator on the side of the building!), and the rooftop views of Front Street are unmatched--especially at sunset. I tried the **Wham Bam Thank You Jam Burger, and the red pepper jelly was a game-changer. It's the perfect mix of upscale American fusion and a relaxed lounge vibe. Whether you're here for a date or just drinks by the fire pit, it never misses. Pro tip: They have a great local wine list!" read more

Luke's is such a hidden gem. The food is crazy good. It feels like a beach location with the open air concept and beautiful views.

We have been here for drinks multiple times. Tonight we decided to have dinner and it was so worth it. Our waiter Tyler was single staffed and completely rocked the entire restaurant. He recommended the entrees and they did not disappoint. 10/10 recommend coming here for dinner and drinks. read more

Luke's On Front - The wham bam thank you jam burger. MASSIVE AND DELICIOUS. - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

The filet trio highly recommended and loved it! We had a great first experience here with an amazing view, thank you Tyler for being a wonderful host. read more

Luke's On Front - The fin filet trio was delicious! - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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The food was amazing (I had the seafood pasta and cool hand Luke) and the service was even better, Tyler, the waiter led us to the fire place outside and brought an extra heater to make sure we were warm enough. He gave great recommendations based on what we were eating and made even took a photo of us celebrating our honeymoon. read more

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Hailey was an amazing server and very attentive. Love coming here. Always good food and service. 10/10 read more

Luke's On Front - Truffle fries - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

If you think the view from the fourth floor terrace is excellent wait till you try the food...phenomenal! Thank you for the great service Hailey, we appreciate you also! read more

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Hello we came here on Wednesday night . Filet mignon was good Rib eye needed more sauce. Fish came out cold. Chicken wrap was tasty , just a bit spicy . Service was a solid 2 . Menu didn't show all drinks for wine . Server talked down to us. The staff seemed in a hurry to close. They started putting up the chairs on the bar as we were still eating. We left at 9:20 The ambiance is nice . The place is decorated for Christmas. I'll have to think about giving them another chance . read more

Luke's On Front - Pre close while still open - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Came here for a work holiday party The staff was on it Drinks bomb food bomb It was decorated very nice for Christmas 10/10 experience read more

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Great food, knowledgeable bartender. You had me at grassfed!! The meatloaf was amazing and I can't wait to try the burger. read more

Luke's On Front - Grass fed meatloaf sandwich. - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

We were so thankful to Luke's for letting a group of 8 people be sat on a busy Saturday night after another recreation fell through. The service and atmosphere was amazing - I loved the music and just vibe! The rooftop is so cool and would be a fun day drinking spot. The food was just ok - but we were allll so excited to eat. read more

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I was able to try this wonderful establishment for a friend's surprise birthday party, The staff were amazingly friendly and accommodating. The drinks were good and the food was great. Everything tastes fresh for a buffet party style. They didn't let food just sit, they would put just enough out to not get cold and the steaks were cooked tender and juicy. If it wasn't for the fact that I don't live close by, I would go there again. So if you're ever in the area, give them a try and enjoy!!! read more

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Service was great! Tyler was our waiter and he was very professional. Great service and very friendly.

This location has an amazing view of oldtown, but the food is mediocre for the prices they charge. If you just want to grab a cocktail during happy hour this would be a nice location to do so & then head somewhere else for dinner in oldtown (lots of other options within walking distance). read more

I'll start with our server smiled and greeted us nicely. After that, it's down hill No. I won't go there again No. I won't take my husband. I was the reconnaissance for this restaurant No. I won't recommend this place to friends. The lemon for our water was so old it was slimy. The server replaced them My friend had wood in her macaroni and cheese dish. I got, "I'll tell the chef." Both of our flatware was wrapped in filthy, used, unwashed, cloth napkins. So gross. So, no. I do not recommend. It gets 2 stars because the hostess was pleasant and the server wasn't surly. read more

Food was real good especially Mac and cheese. . Service was real bad. We only saw our waitress once. We were done eating and it took almost 30min before anyone came. That's why I gave a low score. Ambiance was nice. Thanks but no thanks read more

Another Temecula restaurant that has no business charging LA prices (and a reminder of why we're selling our house and getting out of here). The service was solid; that's the one plus here. The rest, not so much. The building is old, fair enough, but the restaurant is run down and the decor is tacky. The menus are out of date and loom like they've been sitting in the sun for ten years. You can't afford new menus at these prices? There was no bread offered. All three of us ordered steak, medium, and we all got medium well. The vegetables were pathetic; my baby carrots were crunchy and the broccoli was limp. There was no seasoning to be found on either. Super let down. For $250 (mind you the three of us only ordered soft drinks), next time we will make the drive to OC/SD/LA. I love to spend my money locally but never again. read more

The view is amazing from the outdoor patio. Will have to come to try the food. There weren't any special cocktails - just your typical stuff. read more

Luke's On Front - View from the rooftop - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

I find myself writing a review of One of Temecula's' Finest experiences Here at Luke's, I want to Thank Britney and the Staff for a much enjoyed Birthday Lunch, Top shelf service & Top shelf food!!! Thankyou Britney, truly a pleasure! read more

A place where nomads feel known! This being our first time in Temecula, we did not know what to expect. Like's semi rustic aesthetic was warm and inviting. Even on a night with a wedding party, corporate function, and a birthday party, we felt at home due to the friendly and responsive staff. It took awhile to seat us due to the larger groups, but that gave us a chance to connect with the exceptional bar tenders; all knowledgeable, witty, and thorough. The only spot I'm told with a great view, it provided a great backdrop while sipping. But the food was the star of the show. Very well prepared and plated, I wanted to thank the chef! A little pricey, but definitely a delicious gem. We'll be back on payday!!!! read more

Edit: hello Kelly I'm disappointed by both the tone and content of your message.More concerning is the unprofessional nature of your response. Repeated "lol" comments, defensiveness, and implying fault on the customer is not appropriate for a business owner especially in a public-facing exchange. If the intent was to resolve the issue, this message did the opposite.shared my experience honestly, as customers are entitled to do. While I understand things can go wrong during busy events, how a business responds afterward matters just as much. Unfortunately, this response reinforces my original concerns rather than resolving them. There's and extra star added for the quick but unprofessional response "lol" We had walked 30 mins until we were notified they were out of the items we ordered. Once all the food we've we were notified again they didn't have rice the manager thought 2 plates of risotto for the price of rice was a good fix lol ridiculous. read more