This is a double review of Easter brunch at Pinnacle and wine tasting at Falkner. Easter brunch was delightful and the food was excellent. What impressed me the most was that they kept the buffet looking full and fresh.Afterwards we went wine tasting and Concetta was doing our pouring and educating about the different varieties. It was a great experience - she’s very knowledgeable and was able to help a non-wine expert like me find the right things to taste in a good order. My faves were the Lucious Lips White and Lucious Lips Red. We really enjoyed our afternoon at Falkner!
Caressa Buchanan
We had an amazing time at Falkner! We chose the vip tasting and were paired with Jim. He was knowledgeable, considerate and mindful of our tastes and preferences. He really helped to make our experience all the more special and memorable. I would highly recommend sitting on the patio as well! Can’t beat the view!
Sarah Y Tse. 謝婉敏
My recent dining experience at The Pinnacle Restaurant was a delightful one overall. The restaurant boasts delicious food, impeccable service, and a stunning panoramic view from our table. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted warmly by the staff and seated promptly.Let's talk about the food – it was absolutely divine! Each dish we ordered including the bread was bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. The chef's expertise truly shone through in every bite. Whether it was the perfectly seasoned salad or the delicate seafood pasta, every dish was a treat for the taste buds.The service was equally impressive. Our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They ensured that we had everything we needed throughout the meal without being intrusive, which added to the overall pleasant dining experience.However, there was one minor drawback that slightly detracted from an otherwise perfect lunch – the noise level. The wooden floors seemed to amplify the sound from other patrons' conversations or loud laughs, making conversation a bit difficult at times, especially when the restaurant was crowded. While the lively atmosphere added to the ambiance, it would have been nice to have a quieter environment for more intimate conversations.Overall, The Pinnacle Restaurant is definitely worth a visit for its delectable food, excellent service, and breathtaking views. Just be prepared for a bit of a noisy environment if you're sensitive to sound. Nonetheless, I would gladly return for another memorable dining experience.
L S
I wanted to revisit Falkner after having a fabulous time at my cousins wedding 09/2023. The grounds area nice and carry beautiful views of the vineyards. We want to thank Jourdan W. He is helpful and informative with all of our vino questions. I was happy to leave as a Crush club member. Can't wait to return with family and friends.
Monica McGrath
Service was awesome at The Pinnacle! The mushroom soup is amazing!
John Selvaggio
Great food great people and great wine.
Anthony Colandro
Great wines! Beautiful property. A very service oriented team with impressive knowledge. Thank you Steve B. for the experience
Donald Steffes
Excellent view of the Vinyard's. Beautiful buildings and food the is fantastic.
leina t.
Such a beautiful winery and restaurant.The wine tour was fabulous. Jim aka Jaime lol ? was thee best host/ tour guide. Definitely recommend Jim to be your man! I also subscribed to the VIP wine club ?Definitely add this place to your trips in Temecula!
Rick Beach
Our experience for a wine tasting was fabulous, made great not only by the wines we tried but made even more special by the knowledge and hospitality of our host ‘Jim’. He was very informative, paced our tastings perfectly, and shared some history and experiences of the local wineries that simply made our day truly special. I would recommend this winery if you’re touring Temecula valley and definitely would ask for Jim. Thank you!
The octopus was tender, delicious and hot. The accompanying couscous was also very tasty. The serano ham sandwich was good, but the serano was saltier than I've had elsewhere. The house made potato chips were excellent. The burger was fine and the fries were so good. Service was pleasant and unobtrusive. The view of the country side and the vines was so relaxing and picture worthy. Thank you for a lovely lunch.
MrsGera
My husband and I enjoyed a brunch. He ordered the smoked chicken sandwich and I had the grilled octopus. Both were delicious! Octopus has to be cooked perfectly and they did. The view are spectacular.
Kathy Jurgensen
Several great experiences; the food, wine and service are exceptional!
JoeSailor
As a first visit to Pinnacle, I was captivated by the beautiful view. A perfect location for our “best friends annual Valentines date”. The staff was very attentive which made for a pleasant experience. My hat goes off to the kitchen staff! As a foodie, I've had the privilege to travel the world and taste some amazing food. Although there are some great eating establishments in our area, every dining experience has something that could've been better in one way or another. Not here! From the Spicy Watermelon Margarita, to the appetizers, main entrees, and desserts......... everything was outstandingly perfect, visually and tastefully. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Seafood Stack appetizers were an excellent choice to start our dining experience. Both delicious and zesty. Save some bread to soak up the broth from this seafood appetizer. We had the Chicken with Wild Mushroom Risotto, the Frutti De Mare, and the Grilled Octopus as our main entrees. As foodies, we pretty much eat family style and share our dishes with one another. The nutty earthy flavor of the risotto was amazing and fresh. The octopus was was cooked to perfection and made a perfect pairing with the Moravian couscous. The Frutti De Mare to me was the star dish, if I had to choose one. The perfectly cooked scallops paired with the house made fettuccine soaked in the delicious garlic wine sauce made the perfect bite. This will not be our last time having this dish for sure. As there were only 3 desserts available, we chose one of each. Hands down, the Panna Cotta was a crowd favorite. Smooth and silky with a very delightful and delicate flavor. The Crème Brûlée was nice, silky, and delicious. My least favorite of the 3 but, still an amazing flavor and texture, is the Chocolate Marjolaine. A complex layering of flavors sure to please even a finicky foodie.
Benjamin
Excellent food! Service was friendly, fast and professional. Everything going for this place, just needs a renovation to come out of the 90's early 2000s. But if its good food you want and what I think was a good value then this is a nice option with great views.
This is a double review of Easter brunch at Pinnacle and wine tasting at Falkner. Easter brunch was delightful and the food was excellent. What impressed me the most was that they kept the buffet looking full and fresh.Afterwards we went wine tasting and Concetta was doing our pouring and educating about the different varieties. It was a great experience - she’s very knowledgeable and was able to help a non-wine expert like me find the right things to taste in a good order. My faves were the Lucious Lips White and Lucious Lips Red. We really enjoyed our afternoon at Falkner!
We had an amazing time at Falkner! We chose the vip tasting and were paired with Jim. He was knowledgeable, considerate and mindful of our tastes and preferences. He really helped to make our experience all the more special and memorable. I would highly recommend sitting on the patio as well! Can’t beat the view!
My recent dining experience at The Pinnacle Restaurant was a delightful one overall. The restaurant boasts delicious food, impeccable service, and a stunning panoramic view from our table. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted warmly by the staff and seated promptly.Let's talk about the food – it was absolutely divine! Each dish we ordered including the bread was bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. The chef's expertise truly shone through in every bite. Whether it was the perfectly seasoned salad or the delicate seafood pasta, every dish was a treat for the taste buds.The service was equally impressive. Our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They ensured that we had everything we needed throughout the meal without being intrusive, which added to the overall pleasant dining experience.However, there was one minor drawback that slightly detracted from an otherwise perfect lunch – the noise level. The wooden floors seemed to amplify the sound from other patrons' conversations or loud laughs, making conversation a bit difficult at times, especially when the restaurant was crowded. While the lively atmosphere added to the ambiance, it would have been nice to have a quieter environment for more intimate conversations.Overall, The Pinnacle Restaurant is definitely worth a visit for its delectable food, excellent service, and breathtaking views. Just be prepared for a bit of a noisy environment if you're sensitive to sound. Nonetheless, I would gladly return for another memorable dining experience.
I wanted to revisit Falkner after having a fabulous time at my cousins wedding 09/2023. The grounds area nice and carry beautiful views of the vineyards. We want to thank Jourdan W. He is helpful and informative with all of our vino questions. I was happy to leave as a Crush club member. Can't wait to return with family and friends.
Service was awesome at The Pinnacle! The mushroom soup is amazing!
Great food great people and great wine.
Great wines! Beautiful property. A very service oriented team with impressive knowledge. Thank you Steve B. for the experience
Excellent view of the Vinyard's. Beautiful buildings and food the is fantastic.
Such a beautiful winery and restaurant.The wine tour was fabulous. Jim aka Jaime lol ? was thee best host/ tour guide. Definitely recommend Jim to be your man! I also subscribed to the VIP wine club ?Definitely add this place to your trips in Temecula!
Our experience for a wine tasting was fabulous, made great not only by the wines we tried but made even more special by the knowledge and hospitality of our host ‘Jim’. He was very informative, paced our tastings perfectly, and shared some history and experiences of the local wineries that simply made our day truly special. I would recommend this winery if you’re touring Temecula valley and definitely would ask for Jim. Thank you!
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The octopus was tender, delicious and hot. The accompanying couscous was also very tasty. The serano ham sandwich was good, but the serano was saltier than I've had elsewhere. The house made potato chips were excellent. The burger was fine and the fries were so good. Service was pleasant and unobtrusive. The view of the country side and the vines was so relaxing and picture worthy. Thank you for a lovely lunch.
My husband and I enjoyed a brunch. He ordered the smoked chicken sandwich and I had the grilled octopus. Both were delicious! Octopus has to be cooked perfectly and they did. The view are spectacular.
Several great experiences; the food, wine and service are exceptional!
As a first visit to Pinnacle, I was captivated by the beautiful view. A perfect location for our “best friends annual Valentines date”. The staff was very attentive which made for a pleasant experience. My hat goes off to the kitchen staff! As a foodie, I've had the privilege to travel the world and taste some amazing food. Although there are some great eating establishments in our area, every dining experience has something that could've been better in one way or another. Not here! From the Spicy Watermelon Margarita, to the appetizers, main entrees, and desserts......... everything was outstandingly perfect, visually and tastefully. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Seafood Stack appetizers were an excellent choice to start our dining experience. Both delicious and zesty. Save some bread to soak up the broth from this seafood appetizer. We had the Chicken with Wild Mushroom Risotto, the Frutti De Mare, and the Grilled Octopus as our main entrees. As foodies, we pretty much eat family style and share our dishes with one another. The nutty earthy flavor of the risotto was amazing and fresh. The octopus was was cooked to perfection and made a perfect pairing with the Moravian couscous. The Frutti De Mare to me was the star dish, if I had to choose one. The perfectly cooked scallops paired with the house made fettuccine soaked in the delicious garlic wine sauce made the perfect bite. This will not be our last time having this dish for sure. As there were only 3 desserts available, we chose one of each. Hands down, the Panna Cotta was a crowd favorite. Smooth and silky with a very delightful and delicate flavor. The Crème Brûlée was nice, silky, and delicious. My least favorite of the 3 but, still an amazing flavor and texture, is the Chocolate Marjolaine. A complex layering of flavors sure to please even a finicky foodie.
Excellent food! Service was friendly, fast and professional. Everything going for this place, just needs a renovation to come out of the 90's early 2000s. But if its good food you want and what I think was a good value then this is a nice option with great views.