Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures when I came in for the evening but this place is a nice little spot. It's one of the few late night places in wine country so it gets busy on weekends. There's live music on weekends as well so if you're sound sensitive I do not recommend. It was quite loud but I personally still enjoyed myself and had a good time singing along. The seating is first come first serve so you might have to wait for a table but usually something opened pretty quickly. The drinks were tasty and the service was good. There is also food options available even in the later evening. We tried the carne asada fries and they were delicious. The cheese sauce and chimichurri cream, with very tender meat, yum! read more

My favorite place in Temecula! Amazing atmosphere with fresh food. Burgers are must try! Staff are nice too! read more

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Went to The Cellar at Ponte for "Happy Hour" with another couple last night. The bartender was fawning over us after he learned we were "industry"and said he would take personal care of us and give us "the industry discount". I had 2 Old Fashioneds, my friend had 2 manhattans and our wives had 2 glasses each of white wine. We ordered a small flatbread pizza and an unimpressive charcuterie plate. When the bill came, it was over $200! The "Happy Hour" cost for the White Wine was $15.00 a glass!!! I'd hate to see the "regular" cost! Nothing was reduced in price and no discount was deducted! Apparently, "happy hour" for Ponte means happy for them since they just use that term to get people in there and hand them full retail outrageous checks. Buyer beware! read more

Good food and nice music/vibe. Ordered the steak frites, and the steak and fries were good. The steak was a little too drenched in chimichurri sauce, but it was still good overall. The menu feels a little limited, but there are still good options overall. read more

Such an interesting place located underneath the Ponte Inn. It has a completely different nighttime vibe from the winery and we felt like we were someplace else. It's dark inside with music that is a bit loud at times but seemed to attract a lot of people. We visited one night for trivia night and the place was packed and happening! We enjoyed some flatbread pizza and the service was great. read more

Nice place to eat and drink with live music. This is one of the few winery/restaurants that stay open with a full menu past 9. Theres live music so pick your table wisely. In previous visits, closer to the stage is loud, but more energetic. This visit we sat in the back and were able to enjoy a conversation without the need of raising our voices. Getting a table can be difficult since there are no reservations or hostess for seating. 8-9pm most tables on a Saturday night are taken so you might have to wait. The food and drinks were good. Nothing spectacular, or memorable. Just good food that you wont complain about. A dinner for 2 with a few drinks will set you back ~$200. read more

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Walked in here after having dinner at ponte and definately did not regret coming here. This place is kind of like a speakeasy, hidden down stairs next to the lobby. The place was pretty packed but since people were coming and leaving we were able to get a seat. There was live music playing and very adult atmosphere. For drinks we got the Toasted Smore ($18) and PB and J Old Fashion ($18). There are many bartenders so drinks came out super quickly. Toasted smore was strong, had a charred marshmallow which was a nice touch. My fiance's PB and J tasted just like PB and J also strong. Having a bar in a winery is a great idea and a good place to come post dinner for drinks! read more

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Donavan our bartender was amazing, extremely personable and made sure we were taking care of. His type of service makes members like us remember why we signed up to be members at Ponte. Thanks again Donavan, your service was outstanding. Bravo Ponte read more

Headed here after all the other winery's closed. They had a live band dem 7pm to 10pm. It is really cozy... giving speakeasy vibes. The drinks were very well made and the late night food was very good. I really loved the flat bread pizza... everyone was raving about the burger and the meatball was juicy. I had a French 75 with tequila and an expresso martini...overall loved the vibe and definitely worth returning to. The wait staff was very friendly but the service was a little slow. read more

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The vibe is always awesome here. The staff is friendly and the cocktails never fail. There's always something going on and we love coming here! read more

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Bombass toasted marshmallow espresso martini. Donovan the bartender rocks!!! Amazing experience and smoked old fashions are good too! read more

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I always enjoy sitting at the bar here. It's a great spot for trivia nights or catching a football game. The food and drinks hit the spot, and it really feels like a hidden gem. Great bartenders too! read more

Donovan made our experience 10/10! It was very busy in there and he was the only bartender at the bar, we sat at the bar and he NEVER made us feel like it was busy. He was such a positive person and made us feel happy and comfortable! Totally recommended. We also ordered the jalepenos as an appetizer before our dinner reservations at the restaurant here at ponte snd it was amazing! read more

Ambiance was great! We came for a dad and daughter date so we were there just to listen to the live music and talk. People were dancing and walking around the room talking to other tables, so it made such a lively dinner experience. Very warm and welcoming. Our server Brianna was very sweet and had exceptional service! Nothing but smiles and fast service from her. The meals were good, nothing extraordinary but it was still pleasant. Definitely a place to come and visit! read more

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Food and drinks are great, you have a choice of sitting at the bar or at the tables. There of course live music from different talents ranging from jazz to blues to rock and pop music. read more

If you want a yum yum cocktail and bartender with fun ponytails that makes nice drinks and a magic carpet ride to fun ask for Zacharrrrry ‍

4.5 stars!! Ambiance is top notch. I love the lounge feel. There was live music when we were there on a Friday night. The service was nice too. She seemed knowledgeable and was attentive without being in our faces a lot. Drinks were great. We opted for cocktails. I got the Apple Butter Old Fashion. It's not an old fashion in the traditional sense at all. But I loved it for myself. My husband got a traditional old fashion and he enjoyed it. Food was decent. We got the Sicilian flatbread which was alright. Better than Lorimar! I definitely recommend leaving the pepperoncini on it. It really rounds out the flavor. We also got the burger and it was tasty. The bacon we added was cooked exactly as I like it. Crispy, but not burnt. I thought the meat itself was past medium, but whatever. I liked their fried and ranch as well. Overall, we spent around $115 on 4 cocktails, and appetizer and an entree. We'll be back. read more

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We loved our dinner here!! The ribeye and snicker bar dessert were outstanding! The ambiance was fun and just what we were looking for for a girls night out. read more

Ambiance and Wine were great! We're members and have been coming here for awhile for the Vernaci Nerra. $28 for an ice cream sized bowl of nachos though? read more

We stayed at the resort next-door and went over there to grab a quick dinner and wound up staying over three hours. The food was great and the entertainment was awesome. Our waiter (Quincey) was extremely excellent. We will go there again. A lovely evening. read more

My family & I stopped in to have a few delicious drinks this Sunday. Drinks & service were very professional, classy and very nice. Check out their website Friday & Saturday nights they have live music read more

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2.5 stars... Staying at Ponte and looking for evening good we discovered this place is in our hotel complex and has live music. Started out with a bottle of rose, and was a bit disappointed the bartender just set the bottle on the counter, and would have quickly warmed had I not asked for an ice bucket. If this weren't at a winery I may not have been so critical of this move... they also never refilled our glasses from our bottle. Ordered the arugula salad to start... perfect portion and wonderful mix of flavors and textures..spicy greens with the vinegar dressing and creaminess of the white beans. Next up was the white flatbread... pesto garlic with the moisture of the tomatoes and crisp crust...we asked for cheese to add the salt hit we needed. Finished up with the snickers pie...a great ending. Not too sweet, and slightly salty creamy goodness. When we tried to pay the wheels really fell off...we were overcharged, and when trying to get the bill right(3 times sending it back) it took over 20 minutes. This place would be 4.5 stars if the service issues had not arisen, and being members here we just expected better service and attention. Very unfortunate because This joint does not make the list.. read more

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Ok now this was Amazing!!! The drinks, the service and in great company Absolutely coming back read more

Awesome underground bar. We stopped by here last on a Saturday night and caught a cool live presentation. The music was ok. It was old old rock and roll and not quite our type but still live music. The drinks were expensive the dessert was delicious. Overall, a great place to stop by if you want good drinks in an intimate live music setting. read more

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The Cellar Lounge is spectacular! It's fancy and gorgeous inside. The seating is comfortable as well. Service is great. The drinks are strong. And the food is delicious too! I honestly can't say enough positive things about The Cellar. It does get really crowded in the evening. And it makes sense why. Everyone wants to chill at The Cellar lol I can't remember what mixed drinks we ordered, but we did a pretty good job of sampling most of the drinks on the menu lol We also ordered some bottles of wine. I ordered a Caesar salad for dinner and we all shared some appetizers. My friends ordered steak entrees and said it was really good. There was also a wedding going on at the time we were visiting. So that was entertaining seeing all the drunk people celebrating the happy couple lol read more

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A shout out to Donavan the manager who really hustled to serve everyone in the restaurant on 12/28 in the evening. He's served us before and is always attentive and timely. He's has a positive attitude and very friendly. read more

The restaurant is in the basement and the noises get amplified so much we couldn't have a conversation during dinner. We were glad to finish and leave before the live music performance starts. read more

Self-seat spot when we went. And the music choice was unexpected but nice! It was on an island/music station. Drinks and food in point, got me and the hubs full! Our server Hailey/Haley was sweet and prompt throughout our sitting. Nice ambiance with the low lighting and their wine wall when you enter! read more

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We were staying nearby, so stopped in for happy hour - $10 flatbreads, $5 draft beers and $10 we'll cocktails. Ni e setting, friendly service, and lots of TVs to watch the March Madness finals. Our pizza was pretty good, but really liked the Caesar Salad. read more

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I thought the food at The Cellar was better than the fancy restaurant at Ponte. We arrived with no reservation and had no problem being seated immediately. The server recommended an upgrade to my favorite cocktail, a French 75 and it was so worth it! Cellar is in the name, so as expected, it's a dark space, but very friendly, with sports TV's. read more

12/28/2024 Donovan, Russo and Alexis took good care of us. The Cellar is below the Ponte Inn. It's your very typical speakeasy. Noisy, friendly and upbeat. We got the lemon drop and michelada to start. Both were not short of alcohol. The loaded fries were also good. It came hot. I highly recommend visiting the Cellar. When all the wineries are closed and you want your top shelf alcohol this is place for you! read more

Honestly 3.5 stars. Here goes. I had actually read some reviews before dining and saw they were kind of all over the board and thought, well, ok... no biggie. I was actually REALLY impressed that they seem to read, review and respond to these. Thumbs up. However, after dining - my new feeling is that they don't actually do anything about them - meaning they don't *actually* try and work on the improvements. Here is why I say that. Many reviews said music too loud... it still is. Is the live music good? Yea! Is it too loud? Also yes. Can't even have a conversation. Many reviews said the drinks took a long time. That's the understatement of the year. If I hadn't have read reviews I would probably have chalked it up to a bad night for them. Maybe understaffed BUT - it was bad. Like really bad. Our first drink took probably about 15 minutes to come. Our after dinner drink took about 30 minutes. Not kidding. As we sat there and drank said drinks - we literally watched a table of 5 get up and LEAVE when the waitress *finally* brought their drinks. They politely said "we waited too long, we don't want them" In my head I was like "ok it isn't just me! Whew!" Our middle of dinner drinks came in a more timely fashion so it's 1/3 for drinks and mine was a glass of wine - that's simple. So, if you just want water (or maybe wine) and no dinner conversation - you're in the clear for this place. Now for the positives. The service was good. The drinks taking so long is NOT the servers fault, so I would say service was very good. Alyssa was friendly and cheerful! She brought me samples of two wines I was debating on and seemed knowledgeable about their flavor profiles. They were, however, out of all of one brand of wine. I can't remember what brand it was - but of course - that's the one I wanted. Ha. Naturally. So then she brought samples of others to help aid finding one I would like. The food was very tasty. Not much else to say other than that. We had the meatballs, salmon, and burger. We went here despite it potentially being loud because i saw the salmon in a review and wanted it! It didn't disappoint. It was tasty. I enjoyed the decor an ambiance of the place. Again, I had read reviews of people not liking it - apparently they remodeled during Covid. I actually did say something about the wait time for the end of evening drinks (she was on break when we ordered them and off break by the time they came), so I mentioned the wait to her and she discounted them 50% - so kudos on them for that for sure. Would I return? Probably not. At least not until it doesn't take forever and a day to get a drink. read more

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The Cellar was highly enjoyable. The drinks, an old fashion and Cadillac margarita, were spot on, the service was wonderful except for when our waitress was busy chatting it up with her fellow work mates which was not often. A manager was visible, very hands on the floor, speaking to all clientele. The Cesar salad was wonderfully zesty, the bruschetta was refreshing although the bread was more like a hard cracker rather than toasted/grilled, as it should be. The talented guitarist really set the romantic mood; Sting and Eric Clapton. All in all, our experience at The Cellar was just the date night we needed to wrap up our Temecula getaway. We will definitely return and highly recommend. read more

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The cellar is a hidden gem. It's open at 5pm and has a HH with 1/2 off their flatbreads. They also have a full bar and live music occasionally. They have a good music playlist and they always have sports in their tvs. Go for the flatbreads! read more

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The cool ambiance, decent food and trivia night every Thursday. We got the steak and burger, which, had a lot of flavor.

The service by Donovan way beyond expectations. His vibe was spectacular and he had plenty of recommendations as far as drink and local establishments go. I will definitely be returning here on future trips. A+++ read more

After a few years of trying, we finally made it to The Cellar! We went down several flights of stairs and emerged in a whole new world! The ambiance is a modern upscale lounge. There is a good amount of seating. My husband and I shared bruschetta, Sicilian flatbread, and a cheeseburger. It was all fresh and quite good. I wasn't a fan of the cheese sauce on the burger but everything else about it was enjoyable. Our cocktails were excellent, as well. Service was prompt and friendly. Our only challenge with The Cellar was some customers who came after us and sat right next to us. It was evident that they had already spent a day at the wineries. Two of the men were unbelievably loud and there was some racism toward someone in their party. They continued ordering drinks and it resulted in a very uncomfortable situation. We left before the entrainment started at 7:00. There were other respectful groups that staggered in as well, so we have the impression that this is a post winery hangout. We'll eventually make it back to The Cellar because it's a cool spot! read more

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We enjoyed the cellar - our first time visiting. I thing that strikes you immediately is the loudness of the room. Sound definitely is emphasized given the location and size. However we found a bit of relief in that if you sit at the bar the overhead light soffit seems to mute it a tiny bit but enough to notice and allow normal conversation at the bar. Food was good - charcuterie board we good but had obviously been prepared and in a refrigerator for some time but understandable given need to focus labor efficiently these days. The ingredients were very good. Live ludicrous started at 7pm and was good as well. Met some new people - lots of fun conversations. Bar staff was attentive. I'd say for something different it's worth a visit. read more

Was looking forward to some drinks after eating a great meal at the Ponte restaurant, and before heading off to our room at the Ponte Inn, As we walked down the stairs, we could feel the humidity rise 100%. Got to the main bar level and thought it was some kind of a joke. It was sweltering, NO AIR CONDITIONING!!! Really??!! It was 100* in Temecula today and their A/C is out? It must have been 95* in the room and they were still open. People were guzzling ice water just to stay hydrated so they wouldn't be stricken with heat exhaustion. Why did they remain open? We had to stay and have a drink just to see if we could survive. Maybe it was just temporary for the night? Nope! Our server (who was sweating profusely) told us the A/C had been out for "a long time." What? Why? This is supposed to be a high-end hotel. The rooms for one night on the weekends are $400+ a night. Come on Ponte, do better! After one drink we couldn't handle it anymore and had to leave. We did feel a sense of accomplishment after....in the sauna, we dropped several pounds and felt like we won an episode of Survivor. read more

Food as ok, out fast. I had meatballs and they were maybe just heated up. Hubs had salmon and liked it. Beer was ice cold and great. Great atmosphere, maybe just work on food choices. Great radio music. Could be a really special place. read more