50 Best American Restaurants in Temecula

“Love this place!🤩🤩 Great service💯“

“Everyone at Penfold’s was super friendly and the service is great. The food… YUM 😋“

“Great food and great service“

“The food is delicious. The complementary coffee cake is to die for. The service is top notch and the prices are reasonable and the portions are good. We will def be back again and again and again. Fav dishes so far ( besides the free coffee cake lol) The chorizo and eggs and the loco moco!“

“Great food and relaxing vibe!“

“The Food is fantastic and the staff makes you really feel welcomed. I love this place and make it my weekly go to spot.“

“I probably should have ordered one of their 30 burgers because their chicken tortilla soup was good but not great. (Interesting presentation though, with the broth in a separate pot to pour over the dry ingredients.) We were here with a large group and service was great anyway, and separate tickets managed well.“

“good customer service they have the Angels baseball game on so my favorite“

“Omg tea here is so good... Good customer service too ! Will visit everyday ^^“

“Great event location. Wonderful staff and beautiful decor.“

“Great wine, food, service and atmosphere! Beautiful vineyards to walk through! Feels like Tuscany!“

“Attended NYE was great to spend there hope to come again asap!“

“We love Annie’s and eat there often. My 6 year old son just said his grandma is the best cook he knows… then he quickly changed it to “Well, second best, compared to Annie’s. Their gluten free pancakes are like biting into heaven” We appreciate all the gluten free options and love the atmosphere.“

“First time eating here. In town for a work function and figured we would try it out. As a lover of breakfast I loved the 2 eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast. The hash browns ar hands down the best I ever had. The flavoring was amazing. Bacon came crispy as requested.“

“Great service and food!!!“

“Date night with the wife. Delicious food and awesome service.“

“From 1st bite of lmy medium rare burger, to the plentiful salt encrusted sweet potato fries...perfection in a mouth watering way. The sauce for the fries were too salty, but the poppy seed dressing made up for it. The salad was tangy fresh strawberries and candied almonds....yummy and filling, like serious yum.“

“Friendly, welcoming atmosphere and staff - along with good of wines.“

“🙂👍 Kimberly does a great job!“

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“We had another great "Wine Wednesday" at our fave Temecula steakhouse (I love the half-price bottles of wine)! Hubby had the prime rib sandwich with onion rings and I had the soup, salad and cheesy bread combo. So we started by sharing my wedge salad, the bleu cheese dressing is house-made and they smother the cold, fresh iceberg with the dressing, fresh crunchy bacon, juicy tomato bits and crumbles of bleu cheese. It's so good! We shared the cheesy bread with the salad course, but you get a half a small loaf of bread, so we had a couple pieces to bring home for lunch today with a little bit of leftover salad. The prime rib sandwich is HUGE (six ounces, but looks bigger) and what a good deal at $18.99 (yep, there were leftovers!)....dessert was to-go, we love the Cheesecake Factory carrot cake, yummy! Great service from Miss Carmel, Chuey and all the other staff, we'll be back again!“

“First impression wasn't that great. The owner at my first perception was impatient with me as I entered the restaurant and sat in an open booth vice a table. I had my kid in tow and did not want to deal with the hustle of a large chain. I had to be somewhere and this was on my way. Never judge hastily. This was the best food brunch I've had and he was so kind to have his kitchen make a Mikey pancake for my kid. It was very kind and I'll be coming back frequently. Recommend recommend recommend“

“Consistent quality, everything is delicious! Best Shrimp and Grits ever, as well as the Crab cakes Benedict. The Murrieta location is outstanding!“

“Great Starters…Enjoyed the hot wings, pretzel dippers and the Cali flatbread. The Great provider is yummy. The ambience and our waiter Jake was great. Great time with my handsome Son“

“Amazing service and food. They make a proper whisky sour with the egg white if you choose. The fillet and short ribs are amazing. The smoked mashed potatoes were quite surprisingly good. Excellent wine list. Will be back and is one of our new favorite places in Temecula.“

“My Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato Sandwhich was soooo good. (I added avocado. Bread was fresh and delicious. Definitely ordering again.“

“It looks like a hearty steakhouse-style meal. The main plate features a large, bone-in steak cooked well-done (as indicated by the marker), with a nice sear on the outside. It’s served with creamy mashed potatoes, charred broccolini, and a small cup of savory steak sauce on the side.

Next to it, there’s a separate bowl of classic macaroni and cheese—bright, cheesy, and creamy—served on a small plate with a spoon.

Overall, it’s a rich, comforting, and satisfying meal with a nice balance of protein, veggies, and a cheesy side.“

“What a lovely Easter brunch! Good variety of delicious foods, reasonably priced, excellent and friendly service. Go and experience it yourself!“

“Great food and great service.“

“I completely forgot to leave a review last time I was here so I'm doing it while I'm here this time - its amazing. The steak, the pickle chips, everything. I haven't had a single thing that wasn't delicious and since its a little off the main street (like 50 feet lol) its never packed like the others. Definitely a hidden gem!“

“They are so nice! I loved going in and chatting with the owners. They made sure I knew what I was getting and offered me some samples to taste. Everything was so good it was hard to choose what to get! The place was very clean and inviting. The food is delicious and great portions. We ended up sharing everything so we could try it all. I would highly recommend checking out this place. Everything was fresh and made exactly how I asked for it. We will definitely be back!“

“Killarney’s in south Temecula is a seriously happening place on a Friday night. I visited this past week after working on a real estate project all day. I was expecting the quiet Killarney’s I remembered from when I first moved here. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The energy in this place was off the charts. As a thriller author, I love places like this to get late night grub.

I thought I was walking into a sleepy Irish pub. Of course, this is Temecula. Instead, there was a large patio out front with plenty of people talking. As I walked through the door, I entered a small boxed-in area before the main space. I’m not sure what that’s about. Maybe it’s a feng shui thing?

Once inside, the intensity hit full tilt. People were having a good time, out to see and be seen. It was interesting watching folks shake hands and meet up.

It took a while to find a seat at the bar. The main setup is built around a horseshoe-shaped bar, packed with standing-room-only guests. Along the walls, there were tables and seats, all full.

Beyond the bar, there’s a separate room with long tables where you can have a slightly quieter meal. You’ll definitely have to speak up to talk with your crew. The restrooms are at the back and were clean and easy to access.

Since it was late, I skipped a heavy meal and went for the late-night chili nachos. Functional, not gourmet. But let’s be honest, who goes to an Irish pub for chili nachos?

The Guinness pour had a solid waterfall of foam as it settled.

When I left at 11 PM, there were no signs of slowing down. I don’t know when things quiet down, but it wasn’t happening any time soon.

The parking area is huge, so you shouldn’t have trouble finding a spot in the evening. It’s in a large strip mall and one of the few places open late.

The kitschy Irish decor on the walls was super fun. It reminded me of my time in Ireland. All sorts of neat stuff to check out. The staff was friendly and on point. My bartender took my order within a minute and got my drink and food out fast. No complaints.

The music wasn’t Irish. Honestly, for the crowd, that was probably a good call. It was a mix of country and alternative. Some songs I didn’t recognize, but they fit the vibe. Nobody seemed to care much either way.

I was thinking about how I could use Killarney‘s in a scene in one of my thriller books. I will have to work on that. Since it’s loud and busy, you could have a complete conversation and no one would notice. Not a bad thing.

All in all, a very different experience than the Killarney’s I remembered. If you want energy and interaction, this is the place. It’s a bit out of the way from the heart of Temecula, but that didn’t stop anyone.“

“Great food and great service“

“Very cozy and Travis makes you feel welcome“

“Great food and excellent service. Kudos to Stephanie who always greets us with a smile.“

“great response time and amazing customer service“

“Fantastic! I always enjoy a fun trip to Karl Strauss with friends. Enjoying great food and beer. Parking can be kind of hard at times, but that is because of the other restaurants located next door. Other than that, the customers all seem to enjoy the place and the service is great when they get to recognize you.“

“Fantastic food, service and music by Diego Mondragon.“

“We enjoyed a winery tour and cheese pairing yesterday with Evan, who made our experience a 10/10. He was knowledgeable, fun to be around, and gave a great tour! We also enjoyed lunch afterwards, and everything was delicious. Will definitely be back!“

“The food was really good! The seating format is so neat, its like you get your own private “barrel room”. They also serve cocktails from their distillery if you're not in a wine mood after wine tasting. Desserts were also fantastic. The whole experience is cool since you're actually sitting in a barrel cave!“

“This was a lovely bistro type restaurant and the vegan options were spectacular. Doug was especially helpful and went out of his way to answer questions. The vegan burrito and almond butter pancakes. Top notch! Best burrito I’ve had in my recent memory.“

“Great venue we meet here now for our referral group“

“I'm a member here at the Alano club and I have to say that if your trying to get real recovery this is the place for you. Absolutely love this place and all the people who come here. The Noon AA meetings are fantastic and also the NA meetings as well. If your new to the area and looking for meetings this is the place for you.“

“Denise is so amazing. She is a wonderful manager. She knows her stuff. I am so happy I found this place. Has great food. Good workers. Is one of the best breakfast in our area by far!!!“

“I've eaten at Oscar's several times in the past year and have always been satisfied with both the food and the service. I went there for lunch yesterday and the service provided by Omar was nothing short of marvelous. He was attentive without being "overbearing" - and checked with us often to ensure we had everything we needed, we comfortable (we were sitting outside) and were enjoying our food. Omar is truly an outstanding server. The food - as always - was really good, but Omar was great!“

“The was probably the largest potato I've ever received at a steak house!

The steaks themselves were very generously seasoned with pepper and salt, I am a fan of this since I don't use steak sauce but it is something to be aware of. The brussel sprouts were also amazing with a hint of sweetness.

Will definitely make the trip back“

“Holy smok’d hog you have done it!!! We came in last night for the first time and it WILL NOT be the last!! Full rack of ribs, 2 pulled pork sandwiches, cornbread, potato salad, and mac & cheese was freakin’ amazing!!! The best I have ever eaten!!! I love your great service, sample to taste sauces, and super kind staff. You guys rock the BBQ like no one else ❤️“

“We came in with a Groupon for a tasting and PJ our sommelier made it such a wonderful experience! The grounds are beautiful, live music was playing, and the wines were the best we've tried in the area! Especially their reds! Will absolutely be back.“

“Exceptional restaurant which is part of the hotel and not the winery We actually like this restaurant better then the one at the winery More intimate and less people We enjoy the unobstructed garden and vineyard views as well Exceptional service as well“

“Great place and they had no problem accommodating our party of 25!!!“