My favorite restaurant at my favorite winery! Our family has been members of Ponte for the past ten years. 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! read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Salmon Burger - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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We were disappointed by our experience at The Restaurant at Ponte. Despite many available tables in the main dining room, we were initially seated at a tucked-away table next to the service area. The situation made us feel singled out and uncomfortable. When we politely asked to be moved to the main dining area, our request was accommodated, but the host's noticeably displeased demeanor made the interaction even more unsettling. I cannot speak to the host's intent, but as guests, we left with the feeling that we were treated differently because of our race. For a restaurant of this caliber, every guest should feel equally welcomed, respected, and valued from the moment they arrive. I would very much like to speak directly with a member of management regarding this experience. Given the seriousness of how this interaction made us feel, I believe it deserves personal attention rather than simply being treated as a routine service complaint. I would appreciate management reaching out to discuss what occurred and how concerns like this are addressed to ensure all guests are treated with equal respect and hospitality. read more

We came to Ponte for my birthday. We enjoyed the winery as well as the restaurant. We enjoyed the wine and the food. One con was that it took forever for our food to come out. We saw other table get their food before us, even when arriving after us. But otherwise I enjoyed the wine and company of my friends while eating good food. I did get a free birthday dessert. read more

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Probably one of the best winery restaurants among the handful of wineries I've visited in Temecula. I love the outdoor seating and how it has a beautiful view of the veranda, the shades and gazebo are also beautiful. The food is delicious, the menu always changes every season which is nice. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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While in Temecula touring wedding venues, we had lunch at The Restaurant at Ponte and were amazed by the fresh ingredients and great dishes we had. This is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner while out having wine in the area. The seating is outdoors but in a covered area. Our favorites were the salads, the Caesar was so good and the crispy parm was a great topping on each bite! The calamari was one of the best calamari dishes I have ever had, the jalapeño lime aioli was to die for. The burger was cooked perfectly and topped with a delicious smoked bacon and crispy onions. Everything we got was delicious, I can't wait to try more of their food. read more

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The Restaurant at Ponte, 35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA92591. The service and food here are always superb. Set against a serene backdrop with fantastic view of the vineyard, the ambiance is very nice whether you're just looking for a place to catch up with family/friends or enjoy a glass of wine with food. ~ Seabass (pan seared seabass with baby carrot, risotto and pea puree) ~ Wine Country Salad with Salmon. read more

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Cheyenne was great! We had a wonderful meal. The atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing. read more

I've had this restaurant bookmarked for a while now but not living in the area makes it hard to visit. But we finally went back to Temecula and had the chance to go to Ponte for a birthday dinner. They have a pretty outdoor patio which looks into the vineyards. Unfortunately the night we went it was raining so the patio was covered. Service was great, staff was very friendly and attentive. Our waitress was kind enough to walk me through the different wines they offer. I ordered the ciopinno which had shrimp, scallops, clams and fish inside. Overall it was good but the curry overpowered the flavor. The truffle pizza was good but not enough truffle flavor. I think the bolognese was the best dish out of everything. It was hearty and hit the spot. read more

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The service here is phenomenal from the moment you arrive until you leave. The staff really makes you feel taken care of the entire time. The food was great, and the drinks were just as good. My wife especially loved this place for the food--we're not huge wine tasting people, but we still enjoyed having a nice glass of wine with our meal. I honestly forgot the names of the dishes we ordered, but I did leave some pictures. The views are beautiful too, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

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From the outdoor seating to the customer service, this place was beyond amazing. We came to celebrate my Nana's 91st birthday, and our server was beyond excellent when it came to helping us celebrate. The views, stunning. The food, mouthwatering.. beautifully presented, and absolutely wonderful. Every dish was perfect. Highly recommend reservations as this place books up fast. But it is so very worth the time, and the money. read more

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Considering the prices, I felt the food did not stand up in terms of quality or taste. This location succeeds if friendly staff and generally nice ambience. read more

As wine club members, we always plan to have lunch here when we pick up our wine. We have never been disappointed! The menu changes seasonally, and the food is always delicious! If you have a purse, they bring a basket for you to put it in by your table so it doesn't sit on the ground. Club members also get an amuse bouche to start the meal. The staff is friendly and attentive, and he manager stopped by every table to be sure that we were happy. I won't feature any item, because we've never had anything that wasn't delicious. I do have to mention the bread and scallion oil that appears first, however, it's definitely a favorite! Come to taste the wine, but be sure to have a meal here! read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Front to back: pulled beef dip sandwich with jus & French fries, cheese bread loaf with scallion dipping oil, cheeseburger & French fries. - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

The food, service, ambiance, and of course the wine was absolutely marvelous. Thank you so much for the pleasant staff people, especially wine, tasting experts, and Ramon our server , excellent read more

Pretty venue. First time back in years. My friend and I both got the lamb. I wish the lamb was more herb-crusted and the blackberry and beverino reduction was a little richer in flavor, but overall, it was a good dish. The desserts were absolutely delicious (pot de creme and creme brulee). Service with Teresa D. was five stars! read more

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We had a wonderful dinner for my birthday after a day of wine tasting. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. The food was amazing and they accommodated my food allergies no problem. The server was very nice and attentive to us. The wine was really good too. read more

Took some friends visiting the Temecula wine country to lunch at Ponte winery. Besides the Beautiful garden areas, they have an excellent restaurant with quality food at reasonable prices. In the pictures below, I included the autumn day menu for the content of each dish as well as the four entrées we ordered. Everyone graded them as an A for presentation, taste, value. I had the burger with sweet potato fries, and it was an A+. The service was excellent and responsive. The patio dining allowed us to enjoy a perfect day in the Temecula wine District. This property has plenty of parking as well as a hotel to stay at. Worth the drive. Enjoy. read more

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My husband and I love coming to the Ponte restaurant in the fall to celebrate our anniversary. The weather in November is perfect for outdoor patio dining and being surrounded by the beautiful scenic views. I love the menu options at this restaurant. Personally, the Ponte restaurant has been my favorite of all in the Temecula wine country. The service and food are exceptional which keeps us coming back here to celebrate special occasions. read more

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It was my first time dining at this restaurant. It was a great experience. This restaurant is located in a beautiful winery. Ambiance and setting of this restaurant makes it more enjoyable. We ordered pizza and salad. Both of them tasted good. I liked my peach Bellini, it was good. It could have been better, I had better ones. Service was really good. Our waiter was very attentive and kept checking on our table. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant for dinner for the beautiful ambiance. There is plenty of parking space which is very convenient. read more

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So many delicious options! Megan our waitress was wonderful! Hubby had burger, I can Salomon cakes. The wine flights going by our table looked great. Another table had pizza and salads. Huge servings. read more

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Such a great meal! We had the white truffle & mushroom pizza and Wine Country salad, paired with the Angry Wife white wine and a Cabernet. Everything was absolutely delicious! The waitress and the entire staff were wonderful friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back! read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Food was good!!! Servers were nice too. Jessica was nice!! I will recommend this place to friends and family'

Hi there peeps!!! Ok so... this time I visit the restaurant at Pointe. So far the service has been 10/10. I order to start Lake Harvest wine and fried calamari. The fried calamari was perfect. Fried to perfection. Crispy and tender at the same time. A difficult task hard to mastered when you are frying seafood. Teresa my server was fenomenal!! Omg!! She is the best!! She knows when to approach you and ask the right questions. I will say she is 100/10. I have dined at other places and she is amazing. Recommendation: ask for the house aoli with siracha and salt and pepper on the side. Is worth it. I know they can't cater to specific community, but this is your savior if you like spicy and well seasoned aoli. The entree was pan seared sea bass. It was perfectly done and well seasoned. Slightly crust outside, flaky and moist inside. The fish was laying on bed of pan seared carrots, creamy risotto with puree peas. The puree peas were light in texture and flavorful. It contrasted with the risotto and fish. The dessert was matcha cheesecake with coffee. The matcha cheesecake originally comes with some coconut flakes , but they made a substitution since I can't have it. This was a recommendation from my server. Overall food was excellent and service was outstanding. read more

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Everything was delicious. Food we had the lamb dish, Caesar salad with steak and some refreshing drinks. Service was delightful (Megan) was kind and very knowledgeable of the menu. So attentive and made of our celebration something special. The outdoor seating is gorgeous. read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Caesar and lamb - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

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Beautiful ambiance. Fantastic lunch. Outdoor dining in 94 degrees but the breeze and water mist creates lots of comfort. Our server Cheyenne was sweet and very efficient! Most importantly, the Pointe Chardonnay was phenomenal. read more

Nicholas D absolutely killed it! What great customer service. We have been members at Ponte for years and have always had a great experience and He still found a way to elevate our dinner. We will be back. Fillet is 5stars! read more

We live locally in Temecula and decided to celebrate my husband's Birthday at Ponte for dinner, and everything was exceptional. The restaurant was wonderful and everyone in our group loved their food--there were so many amazing options on the menu. Our server, Jessica, was phenomenal. She took the time to walk us through the menu and made sure to carefully explain everything since one of our friends in our party has food allergies. Her attention to detail and service were outstanding. We had such a great experience and will definitely be back soon read more

The food here was absolutely wonderful! I actually really enjoyed the free bread, the dipping sauce was really unique and tasted really good! I also enjoyed the burrata appetizer, i'm not sure if it was because I was full already, but the pizza and the main skewers were not as good as the appetizers. The service was pretty good, and the outdoor vibes are really nice as well! read more

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What a lovely place to have lunch. We came at 11 am so it wasn't super hot yet. We sat at their covered patio. We ordered calamari for appetizer then summer salad with goat cheese, almonds, star fruit, kiwi, tomatoes and micro greens with balsamic dressing, and shrimp and zucchini pizza. The calamari was crunchy, crispy that came with tomato and some skirt of cilantro dressing. Really good. Sumer salad was fresh and just right for sharing. We also shared the shrimp and zucchini pizza, which was surprisingly pretty good as well. First time trying this type of pizza. Customer service was great. Our server was helpful and attentive. The complimentary cheese bread was a hit. It was soft and tasty with pesto and basil. Will definitely return when the season cools off. Super hot in Temecula around this time but they do have water mist to help diners get relief from the heat. read more

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We had such a delightful day here. We did a wine tasting before, and then stopped in for lunch. The menu was great had a lot of variety to choose from. Everyone ordered something different and it was all delicious. We shared the charcuterie board and it was plenty for our party of four and delicious. read more

Made a reservation before. Very pretty outdoor restaurant with great service. The brussels sprouts were really good and the Caesar was solid just very fishy. The crème brûlée was excellent highly recommend. read more

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Good food! We come here very often and like the place. Wish menu had more healthy options but it's good!

We celebrated our 25th anniversary lunch here. Ramon was amazing! He was kind, friendly, efficient and full of knowledge. It was our time 1st here. The food was delicious and recommendations were spot on! We had the mussels, salad and pizza. Plus - surprise treat. Thank you Ramon! We highly recommend coming here and taking photos at the winery. read more

Ramón was the best server. He's the sweetest . Will come again just from him. He had great recommendations. Very personable. Left with lots of wine!!! read more

Update: have returned several times during the past year. Exceeded expectations every time! If they are serving the steak and shrimp skewers, don't miss out. read more

We came here as guests of friends who are members of Ponte's Wine Club. All in all, a Four Star Yelp review. Good food. Good wine. Good friends. But, our service was me'h at best. Our server Courtney was outstanding. She raced around to different tables all night. So if management reads this, the problem wasn't with her fault. She was a speed demon. Rather, she was all alone, with six tables and over thirty guests. Mind you, this was on a Friday night, in your Members Tent!! Everyone had reservations and therefore, you knew ahead of time how busy it was going be. Shame on you! The back of the house made up for the front of the house. As I said, we each enjoyed our food and wine selections. See photos. Our group only ordered entrées, since we were going to Shakespeare in the Vines at another nearby winery. We can say without reservation, that everything was delicious. Again, see photos of our Salmon, Bolognese Pasta and Summer Salad with grilled chicken. Expect to pay forty dollars or so each, before Members Discount, plus gratuities. read more

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Great menu selections. Service was just what you'd expect; friendly, professional and welcoming. Great wine variety offered with the entrees. I especially liked the Super-T, and my wife said the Vermentino was one the best she'd had. read more

The environment was very nice, and the hostesses were cordial and welcoming. Unfortunately, the lunch and service fell short of expectations. Once our food was dropped off, our waiter seemed to ignore our table. We needed salt and pepper, an extra side of horseradish, and a few other items, but by the time he returned, our food was already becoming lukewarm--especially disappointing since it wasn't very hot when it was first served. As a group, we also agreed that the dishes were surprisingly bland. The seafood pasta lacked depth of flavor and could have benefited from more garlic. The halibut was extremely lacking in seasoning, the meat in the sandwich was dry, and the horseradish had absolutely no kick whatsoever. Ironically, the best thing we were served was the green condiment that came with the bread. Given the small portion sizes, we expected the dishes to be bold and flavorful, especially considering the inflated prices. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Overall, it was a truly disappointing meal, made even more unfortunate since we were celebrating a birthday and Christmas dinner with family. read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Halibut - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

Everything about this restaurant is absolutely worth it. We have never been disappointed even slightly. The calamari appetizer (comes gluten free!) is a fav and their wines are excellent (cannot go wrong with angry wife red or white) All the entrees have been amazing, seasonal menu so they change. Their crème brûlée is delicious to end with. Beautiful ambience and the experience always feels extra special. read more

I really enjoy Temecula and this is one of our favorite wineries. The food at the restaurant is excellent, we decided to share a pizza and a pasta dish. Both great choices. It's nice that you can order and then go inside to start your wine tasting, and I highly recommend bringing two of your wine samples out to the table to have with your meal. The server was also extremely nice as was everyone at this winery. And all their wines were excellent. read more

The Restaurant at Ponte - Delicious pizza and salad, plus wine tasting. Lively terrace seating. Fantastic bread. - New American Near Me - Temecula, California

It's a nice restaurant at a beautiful Winery. We were here to celebrate a family member's birthday. Things started a little slow as they were very busy and short staffed. Things smoothed out after 15 or 20 minutes. Our friendly waiter has been here for many years and this was his last day, as he was leaving to be with his family in Brazil. Menu was still their "Winter" menu as I guess their Spring menu is still in the works. I opted for the Halibut and ordered it blackened. We also shared a Winter salad. It was our waiters last day after many years here. Overall it was very nice. This is a beautiful winery and well worth a visit! read more