Great food, but as a prior server the "service charge" for big parties is the gratuity. Its a…read morelittle misleading for those who haven't been in the industry. Had i not asked the server, because im not going to penalize the server for the restaurants "service charge" I would not have known the service charge is 20% gratity. I think they need to change the wording on the receipts. I am a minimum 20% tipper and had i not asked Iwould have tipped almost 50%. Normally wouldn't care, but to be honest I saw my server when I ordered and when I payed. They didnt deliver my food or offer refills, which is the only reason I asked what the charge was.

*Tasty food *fun family vibes…read more*awesome customer service Such a fun cozy spot in Temecula ambiance was great... super spacious, welcoming, and had such fun family vibes. They even had misters throughout the patio area, which made the heat much more comfortable. They also have games to enjoy while waiting for food or if you're just in the mood to hang out with drinks and have a good time We tried several things on the menu:Buffalo cauliflower,Buffalo wings,Savory Blackbird burger and Spicy chicken sandwich with seasoned fries Everything was flavorful and fresh, but those seasoned fries were sooo good! Since the weather was warm, I had to try one of their drinks and went with the Frostbite refreshing with a yummy coconut flavor Perfect for a hot day. Customer service was awesome from beginning to end, and overall it was just a really enjoyable experience. If you're in Temecula, definitely give this spot a try. We'll absolutely be back!

Yesterday we meet of lunch and family came to celebrate with us it was a wait because brunch was…read moregoing on so busy a loaded with a sax playing and big crowd I Asked for we could be sat in the bar? There's nice tables we were 7 of us Sure so we were helped by Alma she was the bartender and so so nice she really went beyond for us. Service was excellent and we really enjoy coming out here and meet family here And we were having good food made to order The patio was to hot to be out there it over look green of the Golf Course so nice. There the pro shop a cross from the Journey's End Brunch is now $58 per person We ordered of the menu The wait was long for brunch and was 12:00 and it closes at 2:00pm Maybe next time

Tuesday, 6-30-2026: We took advantage of complimentary rooms that Pechanga so generously offered…read moreus. Naturally, we chose to have breakfast here, where there are gorgeous views of the golf course. I'm surprised I hadn't written a review since I've been here several times in the past. Journey's End's interior is upscale but with a casual ambiance. The architectural details are thoughtfully planned out and enhance the aesthetic. It's a simple elegance with a modern touch. It wasn't crowded & we were seated right away. Our waiter was Anthony and we were very happy with his service. I had the traditional scrambled eggs, bacon, house potatoes with wheat toast & coffee while hubby got the Belgian waffle with eggs & bacon. My plate was huge! It was enjoyable but so filling I had to have the leftovers boxed up. Hubby enjoyed his meal as well. Coffee was surprisingly very good! We will definitely return!

We came here to celebrate a birthday, the service was great but the food was terribly salty…read more EVERYTHING AND I MEAN EVERYTHING was salty. We ordered the filet mignon but it came over cooked and salty. The pastas were also so incredibly salty that my throat was hurting after the meal. Nice winery, terrible food. Thankfully they didn't charge us for the filet.

My favorite restaurant at my favorite winery! Our family has been members of Ponte for the past ten…read moreyears. We frequently come here to pick up our wine orders but also to dine at their restaurant. You can have reservations, call in, or stand by and wait on their waitlist. They only have outdoor seating and fans with mist for the heat during the summertime. During our visit with our friends, Ramon was our server. Not only was he humorous and silly, he was very professional and accommodated towards our needs. He was very communicative and quick, too! Our friends and I had two bottles of wine with a charcuterie board, salmon sandwich, mussels, and a flatbread. My absolute favorite are their mussels!! It comes with this amazing sauce. I ask for their free bread to dip with the mussel sauce because it's how fantastic it is! Whenever I crave mussels, this is the place I go to. Amazing service, food, and environment. Fabulous job! Thank you for helping us out, Ramon!

Had a great time. The ambience was amazing and the food was great. I recommend the chimichurri…read morefries. The service was spot on, the male server gave us a little tour of the inside. My friend is also legally blind and the server "Isabella" was sweet enough to write out the menu in large font on a piece of paper for my friend to read. I highly recommend this place. The food was great, service was great, and the interior / exterior design was really amazing.

So recently we went to lunch at The Cave. I hadn't been there in years, but that's the place my son…read morewanted to celebrate his Birthday. So I decided to take him out for a nice lunch for his Birthday . My son recommended The Cave Burger. He said when he had it last time it was so delicious and they serve it piping hot! I was looking forward in trying it. We were super hunger too! I might add, I love the ambience and atmosphere there. The staff is so nice and accommodating. On receiving our food, it was just lukewarm, not enough sauce on it, so it was a bit on the dry side. But actually, it was the first time I've tried it. Although, my son agreed and so did his girlfriend the food wasn't up to par like it had before. So my son was disappointed as he said it didn't taste the same as he remembers. Plus, he was just there a month ago. So kind of them though, they brought a little cupcake with whipped cream and a candle lit. Wished him a Happy Birthday, it was very nice. But I just want to reach out to the manager or owner and say do not serve that cupcake again it was horribly dry, beyond dry. Better not to have anything or even a slice of cheesecake would've been nice especially with the three dinners and hors d'oeuvre that we put on the bill and celebration of a Birthday. I really don't like doing these kind of reviews, but we were pretty disappointed when we left, although we ate the food paid the bill. I took the other half of my burger home, out of courtesy. We do not like wasting food. Not sure we' ll be back.

We came to Talia Kitchen on a Thursday evening and decided to try their seasonal three-course…read moredinner. Since we wanted to taste as much as possible, we pretty much ordered everything and shared! My favorite starter was definitely the Hamachi Crudo. The presentation was beautiful and colorful, and the flavor was on point. I honestly could've kept eating more of it! For my entrée, I had the Wild King Salmon. It was good, but probably not my favorite since I've had better salmon dishes elsewhere. The Campanelle pasta, however, was delicious! The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauce had a unique and tasty flavor. My mom ordered the braised short rib and really enjoyed it. The meat was incredibly tender and juicy. Of course, we had to try all three desserts too! Our favorite was easily the Ricotta Doughnuts. So good! The three-course dinner was a pretty good deal and a great way to try several dishes. It was a slower evening, so the restaurant was nice and quiet, which we enjoyed. Our server was super friendly and helpful throughout the meal. The food did take a little while to come out, but everything tasted fresh and well-prepared, so it was worth the wait. I'd definitely come back again to explore more of their regular menu!

Talia Kitchen was hands down one of the highlights of our visit to Murrieta Hot Springs Resort…read more From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and restorative--perfectly reflecting the wellness-focused spirit of the resort. The open, beautiful space felt like it nourished both the body and soul. We started with the House Focaccia & Whipped Fresh Ricotta, topped with saba reduction, pine nut gremolata, and moon drop grapes. It was absolutely incredible and the perfect way to begin the meal. We also enjoyed the Roasted Potato Purée alongside our dinner, and it was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The dehydrated parsley, fried garlic, and grilled scallion oil elevated a seemingly simple dish into something truly memorable. For our entrée, we both ordered the Braised Brandt Beef Prime Short Rib, served with stokes purple yam purée, bon shimeji mushroom conserve, kohlrabi, and black trumpet demi-glace. The short rib was melt-in-your-mouth tender and beautifully prepared. To finish, we enjoyed the Lemon Posset with pickled blueberry compote, lavender chantilly, and English shortbread--light, refreshing, and the perfect ending to an amazing meal. And of course, the espresso martini was a must! The service was excellent, the food was outstanding, and every detail felt thoughtfully curated. We loved Talia Kitchen so much that even if we aren't staying at the resort or spending the day at the hot springs, we'd absolutely make the trip back just for dinner. We can't wait to return!

Great bar in the Vail Headquarters. Experienced bartenders. I enjoyed the small cocktail menu and…read moreappreciate the variety of canned drinks. Cute spot. Very much a local scene. Not a ton of seating at the bar itself but it bleeds into the large courtyard and foodcourt. Definitely stop here if you're at Vail HQ!

I really enjoyed the "St. Something," a delightful house cocktail that I'd certainly come back for…read more The location in Vail Headquarters is nice, and the building itself is cozy, although service was slightly slow for how few people there were when I went. It won't stop me from coming back, at all.

One of my favorite restaurants in Temecula! I've only had a few things here, but what I've had…read morekeeps me coming back when I'm in the area. One of my favorite foods is a Monte Cristo sandwich. I've been eating them since I was a kid, and it's difficult to find a place that does it well. Penfold's makes a great one, so that's almost always what I order when I'm here. Turkey and ham, plus American and Swiss cheese, which is made into a sandwich that is battered and fried. Traditional toppings are sour cream and jam, preferably raspberry or blackberry. So don't eat this unless you're a savory/sweet combo person! Worth the $1.50 to get the sour cream. I love that they have a sweet potato fry or onion ring upgrade for $1.00. I always choose sweet potato for the Monte Cristo, it's the best option. But I'll have to try the onion rings some time. There are tons of breakfast and lunch options, since they're only open til 2:00 everyday. They are also known for their bakery. Cinnamon or pecan rolls that are the size of a dinner plate! You have to slice them like a loaf of bread, lol. Also available are cookies, croissants, etc. Everything I've tried has been delicious. Staff is friendly and efficient, event when they're busy. My recent visit was at noon on a Wednesday, and I was all done in under 45 minutes! And the restaurant was pretty full, since it's only the one large room. Decor is fun, in the old-timey "why did grandma collect all this stuff?" motif, lol. Comfy booths around the perimeter with tables inside and a counter back left. And parking is fairly easy in the small shopping center, but you may have to park a little ways away if they're particularly busy.

Visited Temecula for the day, looked up reviews for a nice brunch spot to take our family that we…read morewere visiting. Came across Penfold's Cafe. I was Happy to see good reviews. When arriving it looked like one of those good ol' cafes that have been around for a while and loved by the locals. When walking in it's filled with nostalgia, classic toys lining the ceiling and classic booths and tables. This reminded me of a restaurant called Millie's Country Kitchen that was pretty popular when growing up. We showed up at a good time, the place was just filling up and we were greeted and seated immediately. Our server took care of us, she was attentive took our orders and brought our food out with no issues. The portion sizes here are HUGE. The food was ok. I was not impressed with my pancakes, maybe the batter was not my favorite I am not sure. Maybe I should have ordered something different but overall I enjoyed my visit here. I've been spoiled in my hometown with the local diners and amazing breakfasts so maybe I'd be a difficult person to please in this category. *breakfast snob* However nobody at our table had complaints about the food and we enjoyed our outing. Would come back if in the area to try it once more. The three stars is for the food, but everything else would have been 5.

You know, I realize I never reviewed Meritage after eating here several times. I'm a member at…read moreCallaway and come here every few months to pick up my wine. I tend to make a half day out of it and enjoy my free glass of wine and then open a bottle while enjoying lunch at Meritage. The food is excellent. I try to eat something different each time because love goes into the food. First time I had the burger and fries (duh). This time was different. Started with the Heirloom Tomato and Burrata. Plump juicy tomatoes, creamy burrata, and the crostini was perfect. Added balsamic glaze was so delicious. The waitress brought out an octopus dish, and I forget what it was called. It was chilled. Never had octopus before but she insisted that it was Chefs specialty. (Perks of a being a member). Interesting. It was very tasty, I'm just not a fan of octopus. I ordered the beef bourbuignon. The beef was so tender it fell apart barely touching it with my fork. The potatoes were creamy and the carrots/onions were like they just got pulled from the garden. Such a hearty and delicious meal with great gravy. Finally, my girlfriend got the pesto pasta (again). Same thing she got last time because she liked it so much. The pesto was some of the best I've had. Really earthy taste to the mushrooms and pesto. The pasta was perfectly cooked. Oh! And since it was my birthday, I got a bread pudding as compliments. That was wonderful. Sat a great little table near the window overlooking the vineyards. If you come here, make sure to treat yourself and order food AND wine.

Food was solid all around. In my opinion the pastas and the braised beef with mashed potatoes are…read morethe best tasting dishes at the restaurant. Pasta is cooked al dente, has a good texture and salted well. The flavors in each are very hearty, I was surprised for Temecula, I think it's the best restaurant pasta I've had there. The burger was average, nothing crazy. Mine came out a bit dry, and can say the same for the steak as well. Apart from that, service was friendly and attentive, and the views from the restaurant looking to the winery were great.