19 Best Cocktail Bars near Murrieta

“?????Get ready to be surprised! Wine Ranch is under new management, and the changes are incredible.What a turnaround! I wasn't a huge fan before, but ever since my dear friend and seasoned restaurateur, Amanda, took over Wine Ranch Grill and Cellars, it's become my absolute favorite spot. The new menu is fantastic (try the truffle burger!), and the atmosphere is perfect for family gatherings – we even hosted my nephew's 21st birthday here in the PRIVATE barrel room! Great food, awesome wine selection, live music, karaoke...this place has it all!The energy at Wine Ranch is much better now. The staff is always smiling, and they go the extra mile to make sure you have a great experience. It feels like a brand new restaurant!I am bringing all of my friends in to discover the fresh flavors and exciting atmosphere!The new direction and expert management has brought amazing energy and delicious upgrades. I hope you’ll experience the transformation for yourself!Wine Ranch has retained everything we loved about it before and improved in all the best ways!!“

“I've been twice now and it was amazing both times! Everything from the time you sit down to walking out to a 10!! Food, wine and tea are all unique and extraordinary!! You won't find any of this anywhere else and that's hard to say in the restaurant business. Having owned a restaurant myself, I'm very picky about everything and they are on point everywhere you look. From the decor to staff to the food/drinks themselves the experience is outstanding!!“

“Upscale dining experience right in our own backyard! This will definitely be our new date night spot. Instead of driving to LA or SD, this great spot is right down the street from us. Recommend to make reservations as the wait time can be 2hrs+, which tells you a lot about this place! The owners/chefs personally come and deliver your food. So much creativity is shown in food presentation. I love it!“

“We were quickly seated and decided to sit outside. Loved the surrounding views. I didn’t catch my servers name today but he provided great service! He was a young male with half a pony tail. He was attentive, suggested drinks ( I had a mimosa and it was delicious!) and appetizers and was very kind. I had BBQ nachos- the BBQ was tasty and juicy. My niece had Steak with Biscuits and gravy- it was ok . Food came in at a good time.“

“My family and I have been eating here at least twice a week for the past four years. Any critique less than outstanding would be unfair and would suggest unrealistic expectations. The food and service are always good and the prices are what anyone should expect at a restaurant of this caliber. We will continue dining here regularly and recommend you give it a try.“

“Perfect date night place! Great ambiance, delicious food, soooo good and make sure to order the soufflé as soon as you arrive so that it's nice and ready by dessert time. Staff is amazing and the moscato is sweet and juicy! We loved it so much we recommend it to my son and his girlfriend and they've been there 3x since!!!! We Will be back again.“

“Have been coming here for years. As far as a local spot, this is a great stop . I lobe how they expanded the menu. Love the truffle chips, steak frits, and the pork belly skewers.This specific time, I had a thin mint version of an espresso martini, and it was amazing .“

“Was Saturday night early, was able to get a table quick. Food was great, recommend hummus plate. Also had the hand crafted filet mignon. Service was great, team supports each other. As we left utilized the men’s restroom, and could have used a little help. Overall, recommend Luke’s. And will go back!“

“Went for a date night and really loved the intimate setting. Drinks were delicious. I had the espresso martini and dirty martini and both were just right. My husband had the old fashion and Mums the Word. He enjoyed both. Not too big but not too small speakeasy. Servers were friendly. We look forward to going back for another date night.“

“Just the cutest and friendliest place ever! My husband had the street tacos and he said they were yummy. I had the vegetarian spring rolls and will definitely be getting them again. We can't wait to try everything!! Annie at the bar was a sweet pleasure!“

“I had the blackened chicken sandwich so juicy and fresh . A side salad that had cucumbers , cherry tomatoes with red leaf lettuce a tasty, good size for a side salad. Appetizer was the empanadas which were beyond delicious . The place is clean & cute shabby chic came to mind . I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“After seeing an ad for this place claiming that its burgers were the best in town, I felt that I must check this out for myself. I had my chance on the way back from a 210-mile roundtrip between Redlands and San Diego to fetch a cushion that I had inadvertently left in a rented room at Courtyard by Marriott--Central in San Diego on the day I embarked on the Disney Wonder. The gasoline alone cost more than the cushion was worth, and my time must still have some value even though I have long been retired. Yet I was fond of this cushion, and like to clean up messes that I create. Diane thought it made no sense for me to retrieve the cushion, and refused to go with me. So, I drove by myself, and had a fine meal on the return trip. In fact, the Cheeseburger I ordered is the best of several I have tried this year. And the restaurant already received a Best in the Inland Empire award for 2024. My about 1/3 pound burger, cooked medium rare as ordered, was equipped with very fresh tomato slices, fresh lettuce leaves, swirls of Red Onion, and a slice of melted American Cheese all encased inside a soft Sesame Seed Bun. It was accompanied by a huge amount of slightly crisp and blonde Julienned French Fries that were just excellent. A Half-Basket of Onion Rings dipped in Heinz Tomato Ketchup, the restaurant's Secret Sauce, and Ranch Dressing featured hot, golden and crunchy O' Rings that harmonized nicely with the burger and fries. And I washed everything down with 1-1/2 glasses of Coke Zero. Service by Nayita was friendly, efficient, and responsive. After the burger was ordered, a rack of helpful condiments was also provided. And seating in a booth equipped with a widescreen color television was quite comfortable. While there is a bar on premises, and several libations are featured that contain alcohol, don't let the name of this restaurant fool you. Several families were present and seeming to enjoy themselves without anyone ordering beer. There is also an eye-popping dessert menu that offers an array of sweet treats. And please don't feel sorry for Diane. She looks forward to sharing this new find with me in the near future, which I have promised to do.“

“Cool little spot inside of Vail Headquarters. The normal bartender is friendly and quick with the service. They have rotating beers on tap and my husband always finds an IPA to try. The mixed drinks are delicious and unique and usually very pretty to look at as well. Come here for food next door and grab a drink from The Daisy to enjoy inside or out on the patio!“

“Great place for food and drinks. Staff is friendly and no reservations required (first come basis). Ambience is family friendly. Hold on to your wallet because although food and drinks are delicious, it sure adds up quickly. But al in all - it was worth it . Have you ever had the deep fried lobster - highly recommended. Drinks, you can't have just one ...Salud!“

“Went for a date night with my husband friday night, we were very happy with our meal. The server was very welcoming and took good care of us. I got a ceviche appetizer which was delicious. I then got the green salsa chicken enchiladas. They were excellent, and the sauce on top gave it a unique taste than any other enchiladas i usually get elsewhere. My husband got a battered shrimp taco and pibil taco which he loved. The latin music playing in the background was cool, and the restroom was clean. The only thing i didn't like was that they had golf playing on both giant tv screens. It took away from the ambiance. Would definitely recommend this place for it's good service and tasty food.“

“Came on Easter Sunday, got seated right away before the rush. Excellent service food came out and was delicious. The Menudo is excellent. So glad we came. The chips and salsa were flavorful. The service was good, courteous, polite, and professional. Overall a great experience - we will be coming back.“

“We missed Joey the bartender so we went back two weeks ago. I'm happy to report that both the food and speed of service is back to normal. It was super crowded so I was really surprised. Whatever they implemented in the last two months is working. We're not going back to every weekend like before our bad experience but we will go back again. Though not before checking to make sure Joey will be there first.“

“Went for taco Tuesday..awesome food! But... the waiters need to improve their customer service, no water refill, we were going to order more food but the waitress never came back, after 30min waiting for the tab i went to the bar and asked to checkout myself. The lady serving the food at the taco bar is a gem though with a great smile!“