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Small Barn Old Town, Temecula, CA

Small Barn Old Town

4.5
4.5
1422 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (951) 225-2820
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Patrick Ruiz
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Cross street
    Old Town Front St. and Fifth St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,422 people are saying

Small Barn Old Town reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambiance

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Innovative

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Healthy

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Hot spot

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Small Barn Old Town is a charming spot with "excellent food" and "beautiful setting." Known for its "delicious" tomahawk and whole roasted fish, it offers a blend of innovative dishes and "amazing" cocktails. Service is generally friendly, though some guests noted occasional slow service. A must-visit in Temecula!

1,422 Reviews
  1. Angelique VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately it was raining and they moved our reservation back an hour to get us inside. Unfortunately they were unable to do that and kept us waiting an additional 45 minutes till the table was ready. I wish they had just told us accurate information from the beginning so we could have just booked a different restaurant at our given time. Afterward there was no apology about the inconvenience or attempt to make us happy (maybe a complimentary appetizer or something?)

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  2. Jocelyn

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had high hopes for Small Barn because the food was great, and Perez, the bartender, was fantastic. However, the service from the manager left a lot to be desired. We reserved three seats and arrived on time, only to watch the hostess give our table to a walk-in couple. Instead of accommodating us properly by putting together a nearby table for three, they forced us to sit at the bar. When I addressed the issue with the manager, he was rude and defensive instead of apologizing. He even went out of his way to claim our reservation was for outside seating—despite the fact that it was pouring rain and there were no available outdoor tables. Big thanks to Perez for making up for the bad experience, but I expected much better from the management.

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  3. Shawn

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nothing really bad to say pretty good service. Nice little restaurant.. food I would get four star.

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  4. ArleneG VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice service Food was good. Nice place I will come back

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  5. Nancy VIP

    New York City58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoy & shared a feta honey thyme appetizer delicious. Entrees were pumpkin angelloti & scallops both excellent as well.

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  6. Cynthia

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friend and I enjoyed a late lunch. The service was amazing -- despite it being a rainy day -- and we were on the covered patio. The food was tasty, fresh and beautiful. This is my second visit and I will be back!

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  7. Carrie VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were 4 women having an early dinner. The broiled feta appetizer was delicious. The short ribs and sauce was very tasty. The salmon dinner needed a little more flavor. Our first server was very good. He went on break and a lead server took over. We gave her mostly cash and the balance to be charged on a card. She pocketed the cash and charged the entire $284 on the card. Our original server questioned her and she pulled the cash out of her pocket. When the manager was told he said she’s normally good as she’s a lead. NOT TODAY! She never came to apologize or acknowledged to us her ‘mistake’. The manager, Ivan, just kept trying to make excuses for her and told my friend it was no big deal. As we were leaving my sister slipped on something left on the floor by something spilled. She fell onto her knees and head planted into the cabinet by the exit door (Pic included). The manager was right there and did NOTHING. Didn’t check to see if she needed any medical assistance. My sister was so embarrassed we left quickly. SUCH TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!! By the manager and the woman waitress. DOUBLE NEGATIVE!!

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  8. SHANA VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance is perfection and the staff add great. I wanted all the greens to be a little fresher

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  9. Jennifer

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, but food quality was not the same. Sad to say.

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  10. Andrew VIP

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time in Temecula and we ate dinner at small barn. Best short Rib ever! Service was great. We'll be back

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FAQs

Small Barn Old Town offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 225-2820.

Small Barn Old Town is rated 4.5 stars by 1422 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Small Barn Old Town

28535 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA 92590

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Town Front St. and Fifth St.
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Patrick Ruiz
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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