Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Temecula

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Bluewater Grill- Temecula

4.6

Exceptional(876)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Temecula

Booked 53 times today

Centrally located in the heart of wine country, it's easy to get hooked on local wines. We feature an extensive local wine list in addition to a hyper local menu. We believe that fin-tastic hospitality is all about authentic relationships. Whether that’s you catching up with friends and loved ones over a meal or the connections made between our team and our loyal guests. It speaks to the collaborations we’ve created with longstanding partnerships with local fishermen, wineries and suppliers and the lifelong friendships that are made with the people that work to make Bluewater so great. These connections are the culture and life behind our restaurants that make us a family. Voted Best Seafood by Inland Empire in the heart of Temecula wine country, come in and get hooked on the fresh sustainable seafood.

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2. The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

4.7

Exceptional(1778)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Temecula

Booked 69 times today

The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon is located in the heart of Old Town Temecula and brings a new standard to local casual fine dining. Expansive views from our third floor veranda and elegant turn of the century setting offers an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Our Classic Steak and Seafood menu features only the highest quality aged Midwestern corn-fed beef along with many other sumptuous selections. We offer an impressive wine list featuring vintages from many local wineries and from the finest regions of the world. Our bar features Premium Spirits, Draft Beer, Fine Wine and mouthwatering appetizers. Enjoy live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights. Join us for a casually sophisticated Brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Closed on Mondays. Always a romantic Dinner and truly distinctive dining experience! Parties over 4 are considered large parties please call to check availability & please do not double book. 2 hour table limit on all reservations

3. Gourmet Italia

4.6

Exceptional(1573)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Temecula

Booked 41 times today

At Gourmet Italia, experience Italy without ever leaving Temecula. Restauranteur, Alessandro (Alex) Prestifilippo moved to the states from Sicily in 1996. He takes much pride in our attentive, friendly staff, knowing they’ll provide the exceptional “Sicilian” experience Alex prides himself in. The menu and wine selection is vast and reasonable and the special dishes vary from Seafood Pescatore, Halibut, Salmon, Filet, Osso bucco, Lamb Shank, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Lobster Ravioli and much more! Visit the website for more about the restaurant, Alex, the menu and specials.

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4. Small Barn Old Town

4.5

Awesome(1369)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Temecula

Booked 39 times today

Small Barn is an exciting part of the Temecula restaurant landscape offering a casual but elevated dining experience in the form of a modern bistro. The menu is inspired by classic preparations found on bistro menus around the globe while showcasing the bounty of ingredients produced in the region. The restaurant atmosphere is crafted to be a welcoming gathering place that is beautifully designed and relaxed, but with a vibrant energy that encourages socializing and discovery.On the site of the historic Knott Family Homestead, Small Barn has brought new life to a landmark building from the early 1900s. Great care has gone into preserving the structure and with it the legacy of a prominent Temecula family that was among the area’s first settlers. Small Barn has maintained the original residential scale and offers extensive outdoor seating including the large wrap-around porch, covered patio and fireside lounge seating.

5. Talia Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(55)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Murrieta

Booked 35 times today

Welcome to Talia Kitchen, where culinary artistry meets wellness and community at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. Executive Chef Matt Steffen and Director of Nutrition Sarah Goudie craft a menu celebrating Southern California’s bounty, from Murrieta’s hills to San Diego’s coast. We source the finest ingredients from local partners, creating dishes that are both nutritious and delicious. At Talia, we’re more than a restaurant; we’re a gathering place where vitality is served alongside community spirit. Join us for a dining experience that nourishes body and soul, caters to diverse dietary needs, and turns neighbors into friends.

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6. The Restaurant at Mount Palomar Winery

3.8

Excellent(291)

Price: Very Expensive

• Winery • Temecula

Booked 10 times today

The Restaurant is located on site at Mount Palomar Winery, just across the patio from our wine cave, the Cava di Vino. Our restaurant serves an American fusion dining menu and is one of the few full service sports bars in Temecula wine country. We offer a small selection of craft cocktails made with house-made syrups and freshly-squeezed juice. The Restaurant at Mount Palomar also offers local beer varieties on tap and all of your favorite Mount Palomar Wines.

7. Blackbird

3.9

Excellent(357)

Price: Moderate

• American • Temecula

Booked 11 times today

The people who work at Blackbird Tavern make us who we are. They’re artists and foodies, lovers of bourbons and Whiskey and connoisseurs of Craft Beer. They’re like a family, in all the best ways. Walk in and you’ll sense the creative and independent spirit here, a continual experiment in what it means to be a Tavern. A great one. And the food will welcome you back again and again. We reside in an old Feed and Mercantile Building in the heart of Old Town Temecula. We believe in quality over quantity, cutting no corners and most of all, in our community. Blackbird Tavern has an “Old Farm-House” feel with Modern amenities. Our 12,000 Square foot venue was designed to accommodate events of all sizes, from a 40 guest rehearsal dinner to a 200 guest reception. If you are looking for a casual and laid back get together or a more refined evening with family and friends, Blackbird Tavern is sure to meet and exceed all your expectations.

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8. The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7

Exceptional(3732)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Temecula

Booked 40 times today

Recognized by OpenTable as one of the top 50 restaurants in the US for outdoor dining, The Restaurant prepares wine country cuisine in a casual outdoor atmosphere. We are leading the way toward a community of wineries and restaurants dedicated to promoting local, sustainable farmers and ranchers. Our dishes feature top quality seasonal and regional ingredients prepared in our kitchen and enhanced when paired with our wines. The Restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday - Sunday 11am to 4pm and dinner from 4pm to 7pm. The maximum party we book a reservation for is up to 8 guests. Walk ins are welcome and will be placed on a wait list based on availability. The Restaurant is open in inclement weather and when it rains. Heaters are available in the winter, and misters and fans are on in the summer. We allow trained service animals only, sorry no pets.

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9. The Vineyard Rose at South Coast Winery

4.5

Awesome(4401)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Temecula

Booked 55 times today

For a memorable culinary adventure, visit The Vineyard Rose Restaurant, one of the best Temecula restaurants for California cuisine and enjoy carefully crafted breakfast, lunch and dinner in an elegant Tuscan-inspired dining room.Housed at a working winery, The Vineyard Rose Restaurant's fine-dining menus created by our expert chefs perfectly compliment the award-winning wines produced by Winemakers Jon McPherson & Javier Flores.Stop by today and join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy all the flavors inspired by our Chef-driven menu. Executive Chef Albert Park and his culinary team welcome you to dine with us here at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.Open 7 days a week. Located at 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA.Reservations highly recommended.

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10. Oak Mountain Winery Cave Café

4.4

Awesome(302)

Price: Expensive

• Winery • Temecula

Booked 51 times today

The Cave Café offers indoor and outdoor dining. Enjoy the enchanting ambiance of dining inside the cave or outdoor dining overlooking the majestic views of the De Portola Wine Trail. Our friendly, approachable, and extremely informed staff will make your dining and wine tasting experience unforgettable. Our Cave Café welcomes diners Sunday - Thursday, between 11am to 6pm and Friday - Saturday, between 11am to 8pm. Reservations are not required but highly recommend during the weekends. We can comfortably accommodate parties with up to 8 guests in the restaurant. For larger parties, please feel free to contact us at 951-699-9102. ***FOR CAVE TOURS, please book through OpenTable Experience tab.

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Mike
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We visit with every trip and over 10 years, have only had a bad experience once. Today we had Samantha helping us and she was really hustling while still taking time to be super helpful and attentive. We will definitely be back and we will also try their sister restaurants.
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Gourmet ItaliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Temecula
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4.6
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BruceVIP
San Diego •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and fantastic service! We enjoy this place every time.
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Small Barn Old TownPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Temecula
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4.5
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LauraVIP
California Central Coast •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We really enjoyed everything about Talia Kitchen. The hostess, waitress, bartender, etc. were so friendly, thoughtful, respectful...best customer service around. We started the night with cocktails that were fun and different, matcha martini for the win. The onion tart was also fun and different. The short ribs were just wonderful with interesting spiral sliced sweet potato and amazing mash. We ended the night with the chocolate cake that was also amazing. Going back asap!
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Talia KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Murrieta
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4.5
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Jerry
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Gambling Cowboy has been our go to place for special occasions for many years and has never been a disappointment. Once again, the food and service were excellent! This is the best place in Temecula to eat and celebrate, by far.
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The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and SaloonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Temecula
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4.7
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Terri
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My family and I enjoyed our visit to Blue water Grill, Temecula,CA in celebrating my husband's birthday. We arrived early and decided to enjoy a pre dinner cocktail in the cozy bar area first. Great drinks and service! We were able to be seated promptly to the dining area to enjoy a wonderful dining experience. Waiter was prompt and accommodating. Overall a very pleasant experience. One of our favorite places!
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Bluewater Grill- TemeculaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Temecula
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4.6

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Bluewater Grill- Temecula

2. The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon

3. Gourmet Italia

4. Small Barn Old Town

5. Talia Kitchen

6. The Restaurant at Mount Palomar Winery

7. Blackbird

8. The Restaurant at Ponte

9. The Vineyard Rose at South Coast Winery

10. Oak Mountain Winery Cave Café

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