BLATT was substantial, and flavorful.. Caprese salad was not worth the price in taste, presentation, or amount. Ditto for the Winemaker Pasta.with shrimp. Service was friendly, informative, and helpful, but the server was distracted by a group of food critics seated nearby, slowing the service for is, we felt. The restaurant is voluminous, and there were five tables seated when we were there. The noise with those limited tables was such that it was difficult to carry on a conversation.. read more

This was my 1st time at Pinnacle my friends are club members! So they took us for Christmas ! This place has such a beautiful view, it's absolutely breathtaking! So glad I was able to experience this amazing place. The food was great.. we just got burger because we wanted to put something heavy on our stomachs, they were juicy and flavorful! Our other friends spoke very highly of the crab cake sandwich and the pasta. Service was super fast, attentive, nice, and made us feel welcomed and comfortable. Thank you for incredible experience Check out the pics below!! Ok bye read more

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5..Thank you Tina! I was tasked with finding a venue for my team meeting with members in San Diego and the Inland Empire. Temecula valley is half way. I thought about the "usual"wineries (you know their names) however I am so happy I chose Pinnacle at Falkner. Initially for the views and also because they have a "real" food menu. Not just sandwiches and burgers. Reservations-Tabitha was so patient with me regarding questions from the menu. Birthday desserts, and of course window seats. I asked LOTS of questions and she was patient and professional. She happened to be there that day, made sure our table was ready and also volunteered to set up a table for our gift exchange when she noticed we had presents. (Unheard of- usually you have to ask someone and the. They have to has to talk to a manager yadda yadda) - not here.... She set an extra table up right away for us to display presents for our White Elephant gift exchange. Service- *TINA* was truly the star of this show. Service with a smile. She handled our indecisive party of 8. Delivered excellent service to the divas at the table (me included.. lol) answered questions regarding wine and her suggestions paired well with our dishes. If there were any questions or concerns they were handled with ease and Grace. Corporate card, personal card, alcohol on separate check, different tabs for bottled wine .. no problem. Ask to sit in Tina's section she handled our large group like the pro she is. Serving staff- water cups filled, bread baskets, butter, lemon for tea or water.. oh the many drinks. Packed meals for take away or boxes. The 2 gentlemen were on point. Armand-(sp) gentleman in green velvet jacket from the winery took care of us at the table with regards to purchasing wine instead of requiring us to go to the winery. Food- Tina recommended Appetizers the stuffed Avocado we ordered 2-Delish! The mozzarella/shrimp delicious. Seafood stack YUM! Winemakers pasta was amazing, Frutti Mare-yum. I ordered the mushroom soup which was outstanding and the Salmon Wellington... everything was wonderful. The burgers were huge and all portion sizes were filling. If you're leery about trying the restaurant because of previous reviews please take a chance, it's worth it. And the service- impeccable. All 8 guests said they'd be coming back and 3 bottles were purchased (the Syrah-amazing).. Unfortunately everything -food presentation was so good, we didn't get the chance to take pictures of each dish. Views, views, views. You have made repeat customers out of us all. read more

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Amazing! Great views, with wonderful food and service. I would go back again. Highly recommend.

The vegan menu is amazing. The mushrooms risotto was one of the best meals I have EVER eaten. And then they paired it with wine!!! It was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant to vegans and non vegans alike!! The service was also wonderful!!! read more

A great view for dining in Temecula! Too bad the food was just okay. We came in a tour and got one entree included. I know other people in my group thought the food fell really short and the portion on the smaller side. I got the seafood portofino and enjoyed it. It was a little bland but still pretty good. But yes on the smaller size and over priced. My fiancé got the "spicy" burger and there was nothing spicy about it. It was also dry. Place wasn't packed on a Saturday lunch. Service was okay. read more

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We had the BEST time at Falkner Winery & Pinnacle Restaurant, as usual. We've been going here for the last 8 years, and we've always enjoyed the experience, food, and wine. Our waitress Miranda and our sommelier Concetta were both absolutely wonderful. So grateful. Cheers! read more

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Made a reservation for my sisters birthday. Got there early and they accommodated us. The restaurant sits on a hill which made the view gorgeous. The staff were amazing. Service was great. The food was delicious. I ordered the special they had which was a perfectly cooked pork chop over broccolini and fried garlic rice. Definitely recommend! read more

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Food and service was too notch. I will definitely be returning in the very near future.

The Pinnacle is a pleasant- looking restaurant, situated with beautiful vineyard and hill views to the West. It is a relatively new place, with large windows, and though the food is good, (which I'll mention in a minute) the place has some serious shortcomings due to a somewhat sterile interior, and because of an extremely high noise level. There is really nothing inside the restaurant to mitigate the noise - high ceilings, big windows, hard floors, no sound attenuation whatsoever. If you visit during a reasonably busy time, you'll have a hard time carrying on even a basic conversation. We had to cup our ears to hear one another ( no exaggeration). And the place suffers as a result. While posing as an upscale dining offering in the Temecula wine country, it falls short of actually being one by ignoring ambience and elevated service as being part and parcel of a fine dining experience. The food is good, but priced on the higher side. Visiting for lunch, we had the crabcake sandwich $25, the charcuterie board $34, and the Seafood Stack $21 ($212 for 4, incl. one glass of wine each and tip) so you can see it is not inexpensive. All lunch items were tasty, featured good-sized portions, and were properly presented. The service was acceptable, but our server was not properly schooled on the wines, nor on the cheeses on the charcuterie board. All in all, it should've been much better. They have a good kitchen, they just need to get the front end in alignment. Quieting it down by 20 or 40 dB would be a good start. read more

The food was incredible for our wedding. We did plated steak and salmon and it came out absolutely perfect. Guests loved the meal! Thank you to the chefs for working with us to get the dishes just right! read more

Chef Ever and Miranda made our day and cannot compare the food and service we received from Pinnacle restaurant.

Pretty cool place and food was pretty good. Chicken and mushroom risotto with truffle oil pearls was creamy and the chicken was moist. Octopus salad was just a bit too much on the citrus/sour side but octopus was well done. Our waitstaff was very nice and friendly. We did find a piece of glove in the octopus salad which they promptly took off our tab (they offered us to make a new one or give us dessert but we were full enough so it's all good), and again they were very nice about it. At least we know they're wearing gloves! Covid precautions not enforced. None of the staff were masked indoors. read more

Great food & service, but the location & view are not to be missed. Enjoyed a nice lunch here between wines tastings, convenient to many wineries. read more

I have been coming to The Pinnacle restaurant for a few years now but it had been a couple of months, since covid started, since I dared to venture outside again. Over the weekend I finally felt like having a nice lunch out with a friend again. Since they gave 85 degrees, I did not want to spend it outside. Luckily the Pinnacle restaurant has a large indoor floorplan, where tables are very spaced apart so that you can dine indoors and feel safe. All the staff wear masks as well. On top of covid, Falkner Winery sadly also had a fire during the lockdown which set their main building and tasting room ablaze. So they are currently running everything on lower capacity, and the restaurant has a reduced menu. But in my opinion they managed to maintain the same amazing quality as before, and the menu options are the best of each section! The shrimp pasta (to which you can add huge scallops) still tastes amazing. And the creme brulee cheesecake was to die for! I truly have missed this place! read more

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Beautiful location, excellent service and a large selection of menu items. I like that you can make online reservations easily to go here. We ordered the ahi tuna (a little over cooked), chicken sandwich, burger and shrimp (4). Presentation is beautiful for all dishes. Everyone working in the restaurant was not wearing a mask. read more

The Pinnacle Restaurant - beautiful charcuterie plate, loved the cheeses and berries - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

Excellent experience! World class food for sure. Superior service and beautiful restaurant. Daughter is getting married at this winery in October, so excited! read more

Such a disappointment. The food was nothing short of horrible. We were a party of 12 and not one person enjoyed their meal. Hamburgers had no seasoning, Cornish hen was smothered in grease. The plating was more disappointing than the food. On a positive note, the service was top notch, the bread was fantastic. I would never again spend the time or money to visit this location. read more

I am being generous with a two star review. The place is very bare bones not luxury dining experience at all. The food was not to my expectations. The food lacked flavored and seasoning. The waitress was new so she didn't even know about most dishes. I asked for coffee and it came with cheap pit stop drive through gas station creamer. Coffee not good! Service from the staff was good. I do have to give it to the staff for their hard work. Unfortunately, we gave it a try and we will not be returning. Pricey and not worth what they charge. Please get a interior designer to make this place warmth and possibly a new chef! read more

Unfortunately the restaurant not only was empty but the food was not very good. No flavor. The pasta with shrimp and scallops had absolutely no salt and no flavor and the pasta itself was terribly over cooked. We were a large party and none of us enjoyed the food at all. I wouldn't pick this again. The service was very good but the food was so disappointing! read more

This winery has beautiful views. We came for the Easter Brunch and overall it's overpriced the value isn't there. They had omelette and carving station the food wasn't bad but the presentation needs to match the price. You don't get bottomless mimosa only 1 glass. Id return here for happy hour they have a full bar. I hope they can improve on their brunch presentation because the views are absolutely beautiful. read more

We dined in Pinnacle for lunch. The restaurant is quite large and outside has a nice view to the vineyards but it can get quite warm on the patio just fyi. They have a good selection of wines and also a cocktail menu. I tried their Riesling and enjoyed it. For appetizers we had the charcuterie board, flatbread and for entree the Frutti Di Mare pasta. The charcuterie board was quite standard, two different cheeses, some nuts, grapes and a few meats. I Definitely have seen better charcuterie boards in other wineries. The flatbread was good and the Diablo appetizer average at best. The Frutti di Mare was good, the scallops and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pasta was good. The service in the beginning was great but definitely started lacking at the end. It had been 20-30 minutes at the end without service and I had to call the waiter myself. Furthermore, I skipped on dessert because our wines had ran out and we weren't getting any service (sun was also blazing). The restaurant management also needs improvement like cleaning the tables on the patio before people arrive, not during or start of their lunch. read more

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We waited for our food for 1 hour. The mushroom soup was very salty. The Fruti de Mare was a very small dish and the waitress was very sarcastic when we complained for the food being so late. Plus the noise in the restaurant was very loud. Do not recommend at all. read more

Today, I was up in Temecula tasting wine with my parents and best friend; we decided on The Pinnacle for lunch. While there, I was treated to some of the best service I have ever had as a celiac. Tina was our server and was intuitive, sweet, and took amazing care of us!! Usually, I feel like a burden as a diner with special dietary requirements, but today I felt like a normal human. For those of you who have food allergies, you understand how hard it can be to eat out and enjoy it. When we sat down, I put a few gluten free crackers on the table for myself. And, without even having to explain, Tina understood what the crackers were/meant and asked me quietly off to the side if I was gluten free. When I responded yes, she knew exactly what parts of the menu worked for me and what would not. She also flagged down another server and whispered to go get me some special gf bread. It came shortly after toasted and perfect. So, I got to taste the lovely herb butter on warm, crispy bread. Such a treat!! Everyone else's food was excellent too. Hamburger, risotto, and pasta were enjoyed by all. I had the fra diavolo scallops and a large salad. So so good, and I ate with confidence knowing that I could enjoy it safely. And, at the end of the meal Tina made sure we had a lovely gf dessert decorated with edible flowers that the whole table enjoyed. It all felt so easy and natural, that I almost cried twice. Thank you Tina and team for handling the situation with ease, and care. I so rarely enjoy myself like I did today. We all are looking forward to coming back!!! read more

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Had lunch today and was totally underwhelmed. Food was mediocre at best. The mushroom soup was the constancy of spackling paste. I also had the Octopus which was very bland. My girlfriend had the Shrimp Escabeche which tasted like the ocean it was so salty. Service was pleasant. Good view. Stark interior. read more

We have been coming here for several years to meet family for a nice lunch but this place has gone downhill fast. Today was the last time. The quality of the food has gotten worse while the prices have gone up! The Turkey BLT sandwich had 1 slice of turkey & 1 slice of thin cold bacon broken in half on it!! And it costs $20!!! The other dishes were overly salty & the portions were tiny- like smaller than a small salad plate for an entree that costs $40 each. Our bill was over $400 for 4 adults with no alcohol ordered. The service is struggling too. Rudeness and extremely long wait times for food to come out. I recommend saving yourself time & money by eating somewhere else! read more

The Pinnacle Restaurant - Turkey BLT Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

beautiful restaurant located in the Falkner vineyard. we had the braised rib sandwich, steak and the sangria is a must! both desserts were exceptional, make sure you order the port for the sweet stuff! read more

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Horrible food, rude servers , I took 8 people there non were happy with food or service. They had advanced reservations. Waiste of money & time. read more

We drove from San Diego to the Pinnacle restaurant at Falkner Winery for Easter Brunch ('22). PROS: ~Attractive dining room, table decor and views. ~Priced more moderately than some Easter buffets in the region. ~Live music, although the first band was so loud you could barely hear yourself speak. ~Complimentary glass of bubbly. ~Plenty of free parking. ~Attractive outdoor spaces with cypress trees and views, wine tasting downstairs. CONS: ~Although it was a buffet, the waitress was a little fleeting and didn't give us any direction as to 'Welcome, now get up and grab a plate, you may start the buffet at any time'. ~We found the buffet food selection disappointing and the food wasn't that hot. It seemed like the foods on offer didn't really go together. Spaghetti, omelette station, roast beef, shell fish, melon, zucchini, salad...I had trouble making up a plate of desirable food, honestly. I took a few bites of the roast beef and left half of it. ~I had to ask a server for tongs to serve the salad and stood awkwardly waiting for them while they disappeared for several minutes to find some. ~The dessert station consisted of ice-cream along with a few varieties of mini-desserts that looked like they'd been purchased at a big-box warehouse store. The desserts and coffee were all served on/in disposable dish ware -- not a classy touch to the end of the Easter meal. ~When we first arrived the music duo was playing so loudly it was hard to talk and was very off-putting. Thankfully they stopped after a few songs and a quieter duo took over. ~The front door to the restaurant is a bit ominous and not obvious that it's the entrance. Maybe a 'Welcome, enter here' sign would be a good idea? ~With a bill of over $200 (incl. tip) for 3 people, the quality, service and variety just wasn't worth it for Easter brunch. read more

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Visiting Temecula for a birthday weekend and this place was recommended by a local. Sits high on a hill so view was great, staff were friendly and helpful. Food was excellent! Crispy Brussels sprouts (yes, Brussel sprouts!) were surprisingly delicious and hearty helping too! We had the special, bone-in pork chop and I had shrimp pasta. All delicious!! read more

We just left the place and I'm compelled to leave this review to prevent anybody else having the same bad experience. We ordered their shrimp and crab claw appetizer with half dozen of oysters---they were awful. The first 3 oysters were ok but the 4th one was rotten and smelled really bad. I returned it and they still charged me full price, I asked them to at least charge me half since I ate half! Steak was bad and the rosé tasted like cool aid. Giving one star for the free champagne. Ruined my mother's day brunch plan. read more

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Absolutely beautiful setting. Amazing for pictures. Extremely disappointed in the food that was served for my family!! The pasta seafood dish that was served way too salty Pasta was overcooked seafood fishy! The tuna salad was bad Period! Flatbread appetizer was OK... The only meal edible was The Angus burger. Way overpriced for terrible food. Falkner wine w read more

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I dined at Pinnacle for lunch while exploring Temecula wine country. The food was great and the views are beautiful (huge floor to ceiling windows), but the service was mediocre. The waitress seemed annoyed and aggravated - definitely put a damper on an otherwise wonderful lunch. I highly recommend the Seafood Portofino! read more

The Pinnacle Restaurant - Seafood portofino - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

We went yesterday for the first time and it was just perfect!!! Super genuine and fabulous service!!!! Food and drinks were amazing!!! Anahii is the best!!! Love her and love Bodie!! Highly recommend!!! . We will definitely be returning because of these two gems.... read more

The Pinnacle Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Temecula, California

HOW does this place have a 4 star rating?!?!? This place was trash. We came here for Mother's Day Brunch. We ordered the crab Benedict, which was freezing! The english muffin was straight out of the package, not even toasted; overall trash. The steak and eggs was fine; at least the steak was cooked well but once you get to the potatoes, you could tell they'd been sitting under a warmer for hours, soggy, not good. To top it off, each meal cost $40. At least we got a complimentary glass of Prosecco for our troubles. We then went across to have a look at the wine tasting, where we found a lone plastic tent and bar just behind 3 large smelly port-o-potties and a construction site..... Happy Mother's Day, don't come here! read more

Great place , Great Food , Great service . The manager Johnathan was really nice everyone should go and try this place. Make sure to get a nice seat to watch the great View of the beautiful surroundings. Must see and will come again . Thanks Johnathan keep up the great and being a good manager. read more

I came here with my husband while we were on a wine tour for a mid trip stop. The restaurant is lovely with an amazing view of Temecula. I'm from Boston, and probably know more than most Californians about seafood. We had the scallop appetizer which was excellent the sear was really good and the scallops themselves were good. The only thing that would make them better since they were previously frozen would be only using female scallops which are more flavorful and would have complimented the risotto better. Would most people notice the difference? Probably not, considering it's already an excellent dish. My husband had the octopus and I had the lobster roll. The octopus was good, but the bouillon base was lacking and the sear wasn't great it left the skin somewhat flaky instead of crisping the outside. It was still good and octopus in any form is a challenging dish to make so some practice on perfecting the sear would make that dish perfect, we would order it again. The lobster roll was entirely disappointing. The tarragon and other spices.. maybe fennel I tasted... were entirely over powering. The lobster was also shredded which would never ever happen on the east coast. Keep the meat intact. Also the hoagie roll was too much bread. Get a top split bread roll pan and make them over sized with whole meat pieces, choose either Maine or Connecticut style and you'll have a more authentic lobster roll. Wine pairings are good. We got a bottle of Viogner it was easy drinking went well with the seafood The service was excellent, our waitress reduced the price of the lobster roll without me even asking when I gave her some feedback. The venue itself is beautiful and the veranda is wonderful to take pictures on, but some subtle changes to the cooking process would really benefit the meal experience. read more

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Off the beaten path (ummm 1/2 mile away from the big wineries, sarcasm is heavy here) is Falkner Winery. Trying to get a lunch reservation on the weekend for South Coast Winery or Ponte Winery can be impossible, and who wants to wait an hour for a table to open up? We didn't, so my friend suggested going to the PInnacle at Falkner. Situated up on a hill, Pinnacle has one of the best views of Temecula's wine country. If you are seated at a window table, you'll get to see the hills, the trees, the grape vines and the bright blue sky. There was no wait when we arrived at 1:30 p.m. They can seat two people or 16 people rather easily. Everyone gets complimentary bread with dipping oil. Grilled Pork Belly - We started with this. It was on their specials menu, but I was told they were heavily considering adding it to the regular menu. Served over white beans and greens. The meat was slightly charred on the outside and tender, juicy, and full of piggy goodness on the inside. Wild Mushroom & Grilled Chicken Pasta ($16) - Penne pasta with chicken breast meat, bacon and mushrooms, it tasted great. I would order it again. Tri-Tip with Fingerling Potatoes, Broccolini and Port Wine Sauce ($23) - I asked for medium rare and got medium rare. The meat was salted but didn't have much else seasoning so the port wine and mushroom sauce was a good compliment. Solid dish, I would order this again. Luscious Lips Wine - I loved this, even though it's their basic table wine. It's a red that's fruity, sweet, and wet. It is not complex, smoky, or chocolatey. If you want fruity red, get this. This would make a perfect wine to use for Sangria. As the description says, "This slightly sweet red wine will feel on your lips like your first kiss." I know exactly what they mean. The first girl I kissed had juicy lips. Mmmm... juicy. Some reviews have stated that the dishes look uninspired. In a way I agree. If you're looking for a winery restaurant that is cutting edge and celebrity chef experimental, then this is not that kind of winery restaurant. To be fair, none of the ones that I've experienced in Temecula are that way. If you want the wow factor, then you need to head to Napa Valley or Yountville. The service was good, we enjoyed our meals, and it was at a reasonable price point with a great view. Food wise it's similar in quality to what you get at the other Temecula winery restaurants. If you want to avoid a wait or want to eat and relax with a view, then the PInnacle is perfect for that. read more

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The Pinnacle at Falkner is simply fantastic. Mary C. and I walked in and were sat at a table with a gorgeous-take-my-breath-away view. We shared the Santa Barbara Salad (greens with Falkner Riesling lavender vinaigrette served with Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh Apples & Strawberries) and the Lobster Mac & Cheese (Penne rigate pasta prepared in a four cheese sauce with lobster and prosciutto). Both of these dishes made Miss. C. and I vow to marry our food...but then we ate it....so there you go. I really don't understand any of the negative reviews for Pinnacle, the food was very flavorful and the service was perfect. Perhaps everything on the menu has yet to be perfected, I however, was very pleased with my meal. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place out for awhile and finally got to do that this past weekend for Easter brunch. I know it's not their typical menu because it was buffet style, but hey, if the food is good, the food is good, regardless of the day or what's on the menu, right? It's a little pricey for a small champagne buffet, but it is Easter, it's a day like Valentine's day, where every restaurant gauges your eyes out by raising the prices of their food. That's fine, I get it. It's what happens when you opt to go out to eat instead of cooking yourself. We had reservations at 1pm and we were seated immediately. I liked that they called to confirm my reservation two days prior. We were seated by the door to the patio so we were able to go in and out and enjoy the views. There was a crepe station near our table along with the dessert table being right behind us! I couldn't resist! There were other stuff like spinach and cheese stuffed chicken and two types of fish and waffles with fruit and syrup, carving station, omelette station, etc. My favorite though was the crab claws and shrimp cocktails. I couldn't stop eating them, I went back for thirds! The petite fours and lemon poppyseed cake from the dessert table really completed my meal. Mimosas and champagne are included in your tab, but extra wines aren't, so make sure you know that. Since our kids are 2 and under, it was free for them to eat. The easter bunny came by to give our kids goodie bags with toys and so that occupied them during our meal. I thought it was a nice touch for Easter. Overall, between the two of us, after tips and all, we ran an $120 bill which is rather pricey for a small buffet (that's not even in Vegas), but like I said, they up the price for everything, everywhere when it's a holiday, even if that holiday happens to be when Christ has risen. read more

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