We’ve enjoyed all our previous visits to Mt Palomar we did not enjoy my mbira bday pm March 28. 2024. We were there for my 82 years birthday through Teresa M Sanchez a member but unfortunately we reported this excrement see saw through the window. Some emplyee walked by it looked at it. Did clean it up. We endured that filthy view the whole time. Shameful and disgusting for a restaurant serving food.
Sarah P.
The food was great. My kids said the best smash burger they ever had. We are excited for lake views in Summer. The only disappointing thing was our greeting. A youngster was the host and failed to greet us. I greeted him first and let him know we had reservations from Open Table. I then asked him to make sure he marked us as checked in. Which he was not. Today I got a message from Open Table to let me know I didn't show up for my reservation. This business really needs to realise the value in the first impression guest get when they arrive.
Malachi M.
Had a very pleasant time at Mount Palomar celebrating our wedding anniversary with a tasting and lunch. My wife and I found the wines to be very tasty and we ended up buying a bottle. This winery is beautiful and has excellent views. They even had cornhole set up, which we just had to play before lunch. We then had lunch at the little restaurant there and it was AMAZING! I had the club sandwich and my wife had a grilled chicken sandwich and both were fantastic. The fries were the real treasure though as they were absolutely delicious. They were cooked perfectly golden brown and crispy. We will definitely return!
H D.
this place sucks. they advertise a happy hour and music. not anything close. there are many places to go. skip this one dead dead dead
The food was very disappointing. The calamari was a mess— they need to figure out their breading situation. The ceviche had no avocado. Our server was wonderful. The cheesecake was fine, but not worthy of it being the “seasonal dessert”. The chimichurri was the highlight and for how much we paid, that's sad that *that* was the highlight.
Toni R.
Mount Palomar Winery is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Temecula Valley. From the moment you arrive, you are greeted with warm hospitality and a breathtaking view of the vineyards. The winery itself is a charming and rustic building that exudes a sense of history and tradition. During our visit, we had the pleasure of being served by Rogelio, a knowledgeable and passionate wine pourer. He took the time to educate us about the different varietals and guided us through a memorable wine tasting experience. His expertise and enthusiasm made the tasting truly enjoyable, and we left with a newfound appreciation for the wines of Mount Palomar. Aubrey, our waitress at the winery's onsite restaurant, was equally exceptional. She provided impeccable service, ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Not only did she recommend delicious dishes that perfectly complemented the wines we had tasted, but she also shared interesting stories about the winery and its history. Aubrey's attention to detail and genuine warmth made us feel like valued guests throughout our meal. The wines at Mount Palomar Winery are simply outstanding. From their rich and robust reds to their crisp and refreshing whites, every sip was a delight for the senses. The winery takes pride in crafting wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region, and it certainly shows in the exceptional quality of their offerings. Apart from the incredible wines and exceptional service, Mount Palomar Winery offers a range of experiences for visitors to enjoy. From vineyard tours to live music events, there is always something happening at the winery. The staff goes above and beyond to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests. In conclusion, our experience at Mount Palomar Winery with Rogelio as our wine pourer and Aubrey as our waitress was nothing short of extraordinary. The combination of exceptional wines, warm hospitality, and knowledgeable staff made our visit truly memorable. If you're looking for a winery that offers exceptional wines and a delightful experience, Mount Palomar Winery is a must-visit destination.
Celeste Perez
Went for moms 52 bday. Not the best experience unfortunately. The server did not know how to make a regular pot of coffee. We saw him make the first pot where he only added water & didnt remover the old coffee filter and put a new one in. So he came with extra watered down coffee. He made another pot of coffee where he changed the filter & that came out ok but then later did it again where he didn’t change the filter & so we got watered down coffee for refills smh. Hot water for tea took forever too.My sister ordered a chicken sandwich server said we might be out of chicken but let me go ask the kitchen. My sister said ok if there’s no chicken then I’ll get the chilaquiles. Server never came back to let her know that there was no chicken & that he was going to put in the chilaquiles but he needed to come ask if she wanted the chilaquiles with beef, chicken, or egg. So he just picked for her & the chilaquiles came out with egg when she didn’t want egg.I guess this place is more for appetizers. The calamari and the French fries were good. All of our food came out mushy & cold it was very obvious it was sitting in the windy for a while. Just very disappointing overall. Bathrooms were clean tho. Wouldn’t return or recommend
Scott Rux
I went last evening with somebody to see my friend's band Bad chemistry as we arrived there was broken glass all over a parking a spot, wich I cleaned up, headed for the tables and they said they were reorganizing them so we went into the bar till they were done, got outside found a table but guess what no propane for about six of the heaters, so we sat down and discovered that the table was filthy dirty you would have thought they would have cleaned them as they moved them or somebody would have cleaned them food was dried on there and just nasty in my opinion, the waitress never asked us if we wanted anything at all but walked around and helped other people and people were complaining about no heat and no service and dirty tables as well. People were leaving because there was no heat as we did too because of no heat I was freezing, I find this ridiculous when you have a venue and it's cold out and you know the weather,, I spent over $60 in one hour and 15 minutes, had you guys had heat I bet you a lot of people would have stayed including myself. It was absolutely terrible except for my friend's band that I really enjoy and always stay for the end so I just want to let you guys know that it was absolutely terrible. Thank you
ClaudiaP
Horrible service. 2 hours for the food to come out ,food was cold it seemed it had been sitting for a long time. We ordered hot tea we never got it. The server kept saying something about a machine ? we chilaquiles and they were horrible. Never coming back! HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!
GabrielleM
We have lunch in Temecula wine country one a month or so. It feels like we're in Italy or France but it's only 45 minutes from home. Our latest wine country lunch was at Mount Palomar Winery. Everything was delicious. I had a club sandwich with sweet potato fries and a glass of sauvignon blanc. My sandwich was enormous so I took half home and my daughter enjoyed it after school. My husband had the beef dip sandwich with truffle fries and cabernet. Everything was delicious. Service was perfect, attentive but not intrusive. After lunch we strolled the grounds a bit and enjoyed the expansive views. We took hime a couple of bottles of wine, the ones we had at lunch. Overall a very pleasant afternoon.
My first visit to Mount Palomar was with a group on a weekday as the winery tasting room opened at 11am. Our server was quick to inform us that in addition to our group of 20+, she also had a member arriving with 40 guests at the same time...and she was the only one working! Our group always gives wineries the heads-up a day or two prior so they can plan their staffing accordingly. So that welcome didn't feel very warm and sent the message (intentional or not) that an existing member and their guests were going to take priority.So although I had planned to do a tasting, I opted for a glass instead to simplify things since our server seemed harried, even though I was among the first few to arrive before things got busy. I struggled to find a red that I enjoyed, so after a small sip of three wines, I landed on a glass of Vernal Equinox 2016 (a Zin Merlot Cinsault blend). It was just ok, but definitely not great.The indoor tasting room was nice but small, so we sat outside. Being a cool morning, I had to search and find someone to turn on the one heater on the patio. We definitely could have used a few more heaters... The winery is situated on a hilltop with beautiful views and nice grounds. They have a restaurant which we didn't try.I feel this might have been a better experience had there been an adequate number of servers to enable more of us to do tastings. It surprised me that I didn't like three of the six reds they offer, as I always seem to find something that appeals to me at other Temecula wineries. The lone server didn't really engage or give us any information on the winery history, operations, restaurant, etc. Consequently, eight of us left to enjoy lunch at another winery restaurant (the new Vienza at Europa) which was excellent!
Vivian McFall
The DJ was awesome!
Sarah G.
My first visit to Mount Palomar was with a group on a weekday as the winery tasting room opened at 11am. Our server was quick to inform us that in addition to our group of 20+, she also had a member arriving with 40 guests at the same time...and she was the only one working! Our group always gives wineries the heads-up a day or two prior so they can plan their staffing accordingly. So that welcome didn't feel very warm and sent the message (intentional or not) that an existing member and their guests were going to take priority. So although I had planned to do a tasting, I opted for a glass instead to simplify things since our server seemed harried, even though I was among the first few to arrive before things got busy. I struggled to find a red that I enjoyed, so after a small sip of three wines, I landed on a glass of Vernal Equinox 2016 (a Zin Merlot Cinsault blend). It was just ok, but definitely not great. The indoor tasting room was nice but small, so we sat outside. Being a cool morning, I had to search and find someone to turn on the one heater on the patio. We definitely could have used a few more heaters... The winery is situated on a hilltop with beautiful views and nice grounds. They have a restaurant which we didn't try. I feel this might have been a better experience had there been an adequate number of servers to enable more of us to do tastings. It surprised me that I didn't like three of the six reds they offer, as I always seem to find something that appeals to me at other Temecula wineries. The lone server didn't really engage or give us any information on the winery history, operations, restaurant, etc. Consequently, eight of us left to enjoy lunch at another winery restaurant (the new Vienza at Europa) which was excellent!
Kacey Hruby Wyttenhove
Angie made this the best winery experience we had in Temecula. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jordan Pulido
Very nice place, I really liked the small lake they created, and the wines and the live band on the weekends make the afternoon much more fun... I recommend bringing games so you can have a much better time. It also has a restaurant so there is a lot of variety for anyone and children are also welcome.
We’ve enjoyed all our previous visits to Mt Palomar we did not enjoy my mbira bday pm March 28. 2024. We were there for my 82 years birthday through Teresa M Sanchez a member but unfortunately we reported this excrement see saw through the window. Some emplyee walked by it looked at it. Did clean it up. We endured that filthy view the whole time. Shameful and disgusting for a restaurant serving food.
The food was great. My kids said the best smash burger they ever had. We are excited for lake views in Summer. The only disappointing thing was our greeting. A youngster was the host and failed to greet us. I greeted him first and let him know we had reservations from Open Table. I then asked him to make sure he marked us as checked in. Which he was not. Today I got a message from Open Table to let me know I didn't show up for my reservation. This business really needs to realise the value in the first impression guest get when they arrive.
Had a very pleasant time at Mount Palomar celebrating our wedding anniversary with a tasting and lunch. My wife and I found the wines to be very tasty and we ended up buying a bottle. This winery is beautiful and has excellent views. They even had cornhole set up, which we just had to play before lunch. We then had lunch at the little restaurant there and it was AMAZING! I had the club sandwich and my wife had a grilled chicken sandwich and both were fantastic. The fries were the real treasure though as they were absolutely delicious. They were cooked perfectly golden brown and crispy. We will definitely return!
this place sucks. they advertise a happy hour and music. not anything close. there are many places to go. skip this one dead dead dead
The food was very disappointing. The calamari was a mess— they need to figure out their breading situation. The ceviche had no avocado. Our server was wonderful. The cheesecake was fine, but not worthy of it being the “seasonal dessert”. The chimichurri was the highlight and for how much we paid, that's sad that *that* was the highlight.
Mount Palomar Winery is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Temecula Valley. From the moment you arrive, you are greeted with warm hospitality and a breathtaking view of the vineyards. The winery itself is a charming and rustic building that exudes a sense of history and tradition. During our visit, we had the pleasure of being served by Rogelio, a knowledgeable and passionate wine pourer. He took the time to educate us about the different varietals and guided us through a memorable wine tasting experience. His expertise and enthusiasm made the tasting truly enjoyable, and we left with a newfound appreciation for the wines of Mount Palomar. Aubrey, our waitress at the winery's onsite restaurant, was equally exceptional. She provided impeccable service, ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Not only did she recommend delicious dishes that perfectly complemented the wines we had tasted, but she also shared interesting stories about the winery and its history. Aubrey's attention to detail and genuine warmth made us feel like valued guests throughout our meal. The wines at Mount Palomar Winery are simply outstanding. From their rich and robust reds to their crisp and refreshing whites, every sip was a delight for the senses. The winery takes pride in crafting wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region, and it certainly shows in the exceptional quality of their offerings. Apart from the incredible wines and exceptional service, Mount Palomar Winery offers a range of experiences for visitors to enjoy. From vineyard tours to live music events, there is always something happening at the winery. The staff goes above and beyond to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests. In conclusion, our experience at Mount Palomar Winery with Rogelio as our wine pourer and Aubrey as our waitress was nothing short of extraordinary. The combination of exceptional wines, warm hospitality, and knowledgeable staff made our visit truly memorable. If you're looking for a winery that offers exceptional wines and a delightful experience, Mount Palomar Winery is a must-visit destination.
Went for moms 52 bday. Not the best experience unfortunately. The server did not know how to make a regular pot of coffee. We saw him make the first pot where he only added water & didnt remover the old coffee filter and put a new one in. So he came with extra watered down coffee. He made another pot of coffee where he changed the filter & that came out ok but then later did it again where he didn’t change the filter & so we got watered down coffee for refills smh. Hot water for tea took forever too.My sister ordered a chicken sandwich server said we might be out of chicken but let me go ask the kitchen. My sister said ok if there’s no chicken then I’ll get the chilaquiles. Server never came back to let her know that there was no chicken & that he was going to put in the chilaquiles but he needed to come ask if she wanted the chilaquiles with beef, chicken, or egg. So he just picked for her & the chilaquiles came out with egg when she didn’t want egg.I guess this place is more for appetizers. The calamari and the French fries were good. All of our food came out mushy & cold it was very obvious it was sitting in the windy for a while. Just very disappointing overall. Bathrooms were clean tho. Wouldn’t return or recommend
I went last evening with somebody to see my friend's band Bad chemistry as we arrived there was broken glass all over a parking a spot, wich I cleaned up, headed for the tables and they said they were reorganizing them so we went into the bar till they were done, got outside found a table but guess what no propane for about six of the heaters, so we sat down and discovered that the table was filthy dirty you would have thought they would have cleaned them as they moved them or somebody would have cleaned them food was dried on there and just nasty in my opinion, the waitress never asked us if we wanted anything at all but walked around and helped other people and people were complaining about no heat and no service and dirty tables as well. People were leaving because there was no heat as we did too because of no heat I was freezing, I find this ridiculous when you have a venue and it's cold out and you know the weather,, I spent over $60 in one hour and 15 minutes, had you guys had heat I bet you a lot of people would have stayed including myself. It was absolutely terrible except for my friend's band that I really enjoy and always stay for the end so I just want to let you guys know that it was absolutely terrible. Thank you
Horrible service. 2 hours for the food to come out ,food was cold it seemed it had been sitting for a long time. We ordered hot tea we never got it. The server kept saying something about a machine ? we chilaquiles and they were horrible. Never coming back! HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!
We have lunch in Temecula wine country one a month or so. It feels like we're in Italy or France but it's only 45 minutes from home. Our latest wine country lunch was at Mount Palomar Winery. Everything was delicious. I had a club sandwich with sweet potato fries and a glass of sauvignon blanc. My sandwich was enormous so I took half home and my daughter enjoyed it after school. My husband had the beef dip sandwich with truffle fries and cabernet. Everything was delicious. Service was perfect, attentive but not intrusive. After lunch we strolled the grounds a bit and enjoyed the expansive views. We took hime a couple of bottles of wine, the ones we had at lunch. Overall a very pleasant afternoon.
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My first visit to Mount Palomar was with a group on a weekday as the winery tasting room opened at 11am. Our server was quick to inform us that in addition to our group of 20+, she also had a member arriving with 40 guests at the same time...and she was the only one working! Our group always gives wineries the heads-up a day or two prior so they can plan their staffing accordingly. So that welcome didn't feel very warm and sent the message (intentional or not) that an existing member and their guests were going to take priority.So although I had planned to do a tasting, I opted for a glass instead to simplify things since our server seemed harried, even though I was among the first few to arrive before things got busy. I struggled to find a red that I enjoyed, so after a small sip of three wines, I landed on a glass of Vernal Equinox 2016 (a Zin Merlot Cinsault blend). It was just ok, but definitely not great.The indoor tasting room was nice but small, so we sat outside. Being a cool morning, I had to search and find someone to turn on the one heater on the patio. We definitely could have used a few more heaters... The winery is situated on a hilltop with beautiful views and nice grounds. They have a restaurant which we didn't try.I feel this might have been a better experience had there been an adequate number of servers to enable more of us to do tastings. It surprised me that I didn't like three of the six reds they offer, as I always seem to find something that appeals to me at other Temecula wineries. The lone server didn't really engage or give us any information on the winery history, operations, restaurant, etc. Consequently, eight of us left to enjoy lunch at another winery restaurant (the new Vienza at Europa) which was excellent!
The DJ was awesome!
My first visit to Mount Palomar was with a group on a weekday as the winery tasting room opened at 11am. Our server was quick to inform us that in addition to our group of 20+, she also had a member arriving with 40 guests at the same time...and she was the only one working! Our group always gives wineries the heads-up a day or two prior so they can plan their staffing accordingly. So that welcome didn't feel very warm and sent the message (intentional or not) that an existing member and their guests were going to take priority. So although I had planned to do a tasting, I opted for a glass instead to simplify things since our server seemed harried, even though I was among the first few to arrive before things got busy. I struggled to find a red that I enjoyed, so after a small sip of three wines, I landed on a glass of Vernal Equinox 2016 (a Zin Merlot Cinsault blend). It was just ok, but definitely not great. The indoor tasting room was nice but small, so we sat outside. Being a cool morning, I had to search and find someone to turn on the one heater on the patio. We definitely could have used a few more heaters... The winery is situated on a hilltop with beautiful views and nice grounds. They have a restaurant which we didn't try. I feel this might have been a better experience had there been an adequate number of servers to enable more of us to do tastings. It surprised me that I didn't like three of the six reds they offer, as I always seem to find something that appeals to me at other Temecula wineries. The lone server didn't really engage or give us any information on the winery history, operations, restaurant, etc. Consequently, eight of us left to enjoy lunch at another winery restaurant (the new Vienza at Europa) which was excellent!
Angie made this the best winery experience we had in Temecula. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very nice place, I really liked the small lake they created, and the wines and the live band on the weekends make the afternoon much more fun... I recommend bringing games so you can have a much better time. It also has a restaurant so there is a lot of variety for anyone and children are also welcome.