Rob’s Guidebook for Temecula Wine Country
Food scene
Considered among the top restaurants in town. Definitely need reservations. 41923 Second Street, Temecula, CA.
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The Goat & Vine
41923 2nd Street#102Considered among the top restaurants in town. Definitely need reservations. 41923 Second Street, Temecula, CA.
Reservations recommended or wait times can be over 2 hours due to limited seating. Food is excellent and the staff is amazing. The wines are solid. Try their unusual Italian varietals. The bar inside the hotel is worth a visit.
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Ponte Winery
35053 Rancho California RdReservations recommended or wait times can be over 2 hours due to limited seating. Food is excellent and the staff is amazing. The wines are solid. Try their unusual Italian varietals. The bar inside the hotel is worth a visit.
This authentic Sicilian bistro has the best pizza in town hands-down. Special bonus: It's also located closest center to wine country. Their "Bar Next Door" is wonderful, too.
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Spuntino Pizzeria Italia
31891 Rancho California RdThis authentic Sicilian bistro has the best pizza in town hands-down. Special bonus: It's also located closest center to wine country. Their "Bar Next Door" is wonderful, too.
Considered the best steak place in town. Pricey and requires reservations, but worth it. Located in Old Town.
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The Gambling Cowboy
42072 5th StConsidered the best steak place in town. Pricey and requires reservations, but worth it. Located in Old Town.
This is the best Italian food in town. Same owners as Spuntino's. Great service, great ambience. Romantic.
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Gourmet Italia
27499 Ynez RdThis is the best Italian food in town. Same owners as Spuntino's. Great service, great ambience. Romantic.
My favorite place to eat in Temecula wine country, though Ponte Winery is a close second. Best views in town. Open for lunch and dinner. Very creative menu.
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Meritage At Callaway
32720 Rancho California RdMy favorite place to eat in Temecula wine country, though Ponte Winery is a close second. Best views in town. Open for lunch and dinner. Very creative menu.
If you're a fan of Indian food, you will not find a better choice anywhere in Riverside County. Avoid dine in, but call in and pick up (or get delivery).
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Mantra Indian Cuisine
27645 Jefferson AveIf you're a fan of Indian food, you will not find a better choice anywhere in Riverside County. Avoid dine in, but call in and pick up (or get delivery).
This is the closest to Wine Country but also one of the best Thai places in town. Don't dine in. Call ahead and get take out.
Thailand ToGo
33195 Temecula ParkwayThis is the closest to Wine Country but also one of the best Thai places in town. Don't dine in. Call ahead and get take out.
This is by far the best sushi place in the area, but it is inside Pechanga Casino, so it's a bit painful to access. With Pechanga's Great Oak Steakhouse, they are the 2 best restaurants in town.
Umi Sushi and Oyster Bar
45000 Pechanga PkwyThis is by far the best sushi place in the area, but it is inside Pechanga Casino, so it's a bit painful to access. With Pechanga's Great Oak Steakhouse, they are the 2 best restaurants in town.
Best sushi in Temecula (not counting Umi Sushi). Great for dine-in or take out. A little pricey.
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Hana Sushi
31805 Temecula PkwyBest sushi in Temecula (not counting Umi Sushi). Great for dine-in or take out. A little pricey.
This is arguably the best restaurant in town. Pricey, limited hours, and you need reservations. Great for couples and small groups.
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Leoness Cellars
38311 De Portola RdThis is arguably the best restaurant in town. Pricey, limited hours, and you need reservations. Great for couples and small groups.
This is one of my favorite wineries because of its wine, but also because it has a 7-day per week Italian bistro. As long as you call by 5:30 or so, you can go over and pick up food to go. Of course, you can enjoy it there anytime as well! Great vibes. Only Italian varietals.
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Cougar Vineyard & Winery
39870 De Portola RdThis is one of my favorite wineries because of its wine, but also because it has a 7-day per week Italian bistro. As long as you call by 5:30 or so, you can go over and pick up food to go. Of course, you can enjoy it there anytime as well! Great vibes. Only Italian varietals.
Bars and Pubs
This is the best Irish pub in town. Great ambience. Games, TVs, bar, and close to wine country. In the same center as Uncle Bob's Sports Bar, which is great, too.
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Killarney's Irish Pub & Grill
32475 Temecula PkwyThis is the best Irish pub in town. Great ambience. Games, TVs, bar, and close to wine country. In the same center as Uncle Bob's Sports Bar, which is great, too.
This is the little bar connected to Spuntino's Pizzeria. For couples especially, this is a great place to have a few drinks. Can eat at bar too.
The Bar Next Door
31891 Rancho California RoadThis is the little bar connected to Spuntino's Pizzeria. For couples especially, this is a great place to have a few drinks. Can eat at bar too.
By far the biggest, liveliest bar in town, though it is at Pechanga Casino. If you visit the casino, be sure to go there.
Round Bar | Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga ParkwayBy far the biggest, liveliest bar in town, though it is at Pechanga Casino. If you visit the casino, be sure to go there.
A local favorite in Old Town. Started out as a food truck. Gourmet sandwiches and an incredible selection of local brews. There's a secret speak easy there too.
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Devilicious Eatery & Tap Room
28693 Old Town Front StA local favorite in Old Town. Started out as a food truck. Gourmet sandwiches and an incredible selection of local brews. There's a secret speak easy there too.
Coffee and breakfast
This is the hot, new breakfast and coffee place in town. Located on Temecula Parkway. Always crowded.
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TOAST
31093 Temecula PkwyThis is the hot, new breakfast and coffee place in town. Located on Temecula Parkway. Always crowded.
Best breakfast place in town. Crowded on weekend mornings.
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The Original Pancake House
41377 Margarita RdBest breakfast place in town. Crowded on weekend mornings.
Sightseeing
There are about 50 different wineries in Temecula. Some are great, some are good, and some are worth avoiding. I've included "Rob's Insider Guide to Temecula Wineries" in the welcome books inside the house. I can email you a PDF as well. The most helpful website is Temecula Valley Winegrowers site at https://www.temeculawines.org/taste/winery-listing.php
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Temecula Wineries
31285 Temecula PkwyThere are about 50 different wineries in Temecula. Some are great, some are good, and some are worth avoiding. I've included "Rob's Insider Guide to Temecula Wineries" in the welcome books inside the house. I can email you a PDF as well. The most helpful website is Temecula Valley Winegrowers site at https://www.temeculawines.org/taste/winery-listing.php
There are several places to do some horseback riding in Temecula. Well worth it!
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Wine Country Trails by Horseback
39000 Rancho California RdThere are several places to do some horseback riding in Temecula. Well worth it!
There are several companies in town that do morning hot air balloon rides in Temecula Wine Country. Great for kids and couples.
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SunRise Balloons
34220 Rancho California RdThere are several companies in town that do morning hot air balloon rides in Temecula Wine Country. Great for kids and couples.
Kids museum in Old Town. If you have a young one under the age of 12, this is a really fun "science" museum to visit.
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Pennypickle's Workshop - Temecula Children's Museum
42081 Main StKids museum in Old Town. If you have a young one under the age of 12, this is a really fun "science" museum to visit.