Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery

4.2

1806 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

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2 people

22 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

Café Champagne at Thornton Winery is a "want to do" for every visitor to the Temecula Valley. Since 1988, from growing herbs to cutting home-grown flowers, every effort has been made to offer the perfect combination of French Country Elegance and Gold Medal-winning Contemporary Cuisine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–18:00 Fri 11:00–19:00 Sat 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(951) 699-0099
Website
http://www.thorntonwine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ritchie Adelan
Private party facilities
Private Function Space CapacitiesWhether you're planning a business lunch for 10 or a reception for 400, we've got the perfect space to fit your needs.Fountain Terrace CourtyardEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 400 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 300 person maximum(outdoor venue)Vineyard View RoomEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 70 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 50 person maxiumumWinery Production RoomEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 100 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 80 person maximum(availability based on wine production schedule)Champagne LoungeEvent Guest Count Minimum of 20*Seated Meal Function - 30 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 20 person maximum

Location
32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
Area
Temecula
Cross Street
Butterfield Stage
Parking details
Paved parking lot
Entertainment
We have live bands every Friday night starting in March. We also have large concerts from artists like Melissa Etheridge and Kenny G. Please call for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cobb SaladUS$29.00
Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Hard Boiled Eggs, Bacon, Gorgonzola, Turkey Ham, Avocado and White Balsamic Vinagrette
Brie en CrouteUS$28.00
Warm honey butter sauce, fresh fruit, candied walnuts, golden raisins, dried cranberries. Suggested Pairing: Reserve Chardonnay, Brut Reserve, Barbera
CalamariUS$30.00
Arrabiata sauce, cream garlic lemon aioli, pickled fresno chili, lemon on the side. Suggested Pairing: Brut, Brut Reserve, Pinot Grigio
House-Made Soup
seasonal ingredients
- CupUS$10.00
- BowlUS$13.00
Warm BaguetteUS$10.00
Cheese Platter*US$33.00
Chef's selection of cheeses & charcuturie , seasonal fruit compote, seasonal fruit, olives , crackers, house trail mix, cornichons. Suggested Pairing: Brut, Vermentino, Barbera
CaesarUS$22.00
Romaine, parmesan, caesar dressing, house-made croutons. Suggested Pairing: Pinot Grigio, Albarino, Reserve Chardonnay
Café Champagne*US$27.00
Mixed greens, candied pecans, gorgonzola, heirloom tomatoes, golden raisins, dried cherries.Thornton champagne vinaigrette. Suggested Pairing: Pinot Grigio, Albarino, Reserve Chardonnay
Wild Mushroom Crostini (4)US$22.00
pesto, caramalized onions, mushroom spread, tomato, mushroom confit. Suggested Pairing: Brut Reserve Natural, Reserve Chardonnay, Merlot
Goat CheeseUS$22.00
house made goat cheese, paprika, herbs, marinated mixed olives, toasted french bread
Brussels SproutsUS$20.00
crispy brussels sprouts, bacon, roasted apples, apple agave glaze

Entrees

Fish and ChipsUS$32.00
Beer battered northern cod, lemon, malt vinegar, tartar sauce, battered fries, olive oil. Suggested Pairing: Brut, Brut Natural, Chardonnay
Spinach Artichoke FlatbreadUS$29.00
Smoked Chicken Sausage, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese. Suggested Pairing: Albarino, Vermentino, Chardonnay
Braised Short RibUS$43.00
Garlic mashed potato, asparagus, carrots, black garlic demi sauce. Suggested Pairing: Thorny Coat Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah/Syrah
Pan Seared SalmonUS$38.00
Garlic mashed potato, asparagus, carrots, beurre blanc sauce. Suggested Pairing: Blanc de Noirs, Grenache Rosé, Barbera
Pesto PrimaveraUS$26.00
Pesto cream sauce, vegetable medley, wild mushrooms, parmesan cheese, fettuccine pasta. Suggested Pairing: Grenache Rosé, Vermentino, Sangiovese
- ChickenUS$9.00
- ShrimpUS$12.00
- SteakUS$13.00
- SalmonUS$15.00
Margherita Flatbread US$29.00
house-made tomato sauce, roasted heirloom tomatoes, provolone and mozzarella blend; add pepperoni or sausage. Suggested Pairing: Grenache Rose, Barbera, Sangiovese
Filet Mignon(8oz)US$59.00
garlic mashed potato, roasted asparagus, carrots,red wine sauce. Suggested Pairing: Thorny's Coat Red, Cabernet Sauvingon, Petite Sirah/Syrah
Lobster RavioliUS$42.00
garlic sauce,capers,baby heirloom tomatoes, jumbo shrimp.Suggested Pairing:Reserve Chardonnay, Grenache Rose, Vermentino
Half Roasted ChickenUS$45.00
herb roasted chicken, cauliflower puree, roasted seasonal vegetables

Sandwiches

choice of french fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries

Bacon Cheeseburger*US$29.00
Premium blend patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, white cheddar, hickory smoked bacon, herb aioli, toasted brioche. Suggested Pairing: Cab Sauvignon, P.Sirah/Syrah, Petite Sirah
Roasted Turkey SandwichUS$26.00
Hickory smoked bacon, sliced turkey, havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, herb aioli, croissant.. Suggested Pairing: Chardonnay, Grenache Rosé, Blanc de Noirs
Turkey WrapUS$26.00
Sliced turkey, havarti cheese, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, avocado,bacon, flour tortila. Suggested Pairing: Reserve Chardonnay, Grenache Rosé, Vermentino
Vegan BurgerUS$25.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, vegan cheese, avocado basil sauce, vegan bun. Suggested Pairing: Sangiovese, Vermentino, Brut Rose
Beef DipUS$26.00
6'' baguette, mushrooms,caramelized onions, provolone cheese, herb aoili, served with au jus and house made chips
Chicken SandwichUS$26.00
grilled or fried chicken breast, lettuce, pickles, red onions, tomato, brioche bun. pesto sauce or russian dressing

Dessert

Suggested Pairing: Cuvee de Frontignan, Sweet Angels Waltz, Muscat Canelli, Sweet Chardonnay

Creme BruleeUS$14.00
Chef's Choice
Pecan Turtle CheesecakeUS$14.00
Pecans, caramel, fudge, graham cracker crust
Death By Chocolate CakeUS$14.00
Chocolate sponge cake, dark chocolate ganache, chocolate sauce, berry coulis
Caramel Bread PuddingUS$14.00
Brioche, Vanilla Marshmallow, Candied Walnuts, Strawberries, Vanilla Ice Cream
Flourless CakeUS$14.00
Chocolate Mousse, Flourless Chocolate Sponge, Dark Chocoloate Ganache

What 1,806 people are saying

Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Temecula / Wine County
Great for brunch
Temecula / Wine County
Good for groups
Temecula / Wine County
Great for fine wines
Temecula / Wine County
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Cafe Champagne Restaurant at Thornton Winery offers a delightful experience with "fabulous food" and "delicious wine." Guests appreciate the "beautiful setting" and attentive service, making it a preferred spot for "wonderful conversations" and "great dining experiences." Despite occasional service delays, its ambiance and quality make it a "highly recommended" destination.

1,806 Reviews

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Kris
Los Angeles3 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I'm a regular to the concerts they have during the summer and the ambience, decor and overall experience is always a nice experience. The Easter Brunch was $125 per person plus %20 tip plus tax. We bought a $32 bottle of wine which is fine but after all was said and done it was $363. Overall everything was fine, just don't feel it was worth $363 for 2 people. Maybe in my older age I should avoid pricey buffets.
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Ann Dee
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My mother and I were very disappointed in our Easter Brunch experience. Two years ago, although expensive, we enjoyed our dining environment and food. This year, not so much. The food was good, but not worth the price and serverved very stingy - prime rib cut was about paper thin and small, very small, lamb chops were served as "do you want one or two?" We ordered a bottle of sparkling wine, which is listed on their regular menu as $26/bottle and we were billed $51.00! Outrageous!! Our total bill was $396.00. My mom is almost 96 yo and eats small portions, yet was denied a leftover box for a small piece of beef she did not finish. The staff could not have been more efficient and pleasant - I felt sorry for our waiter who had to deny a doggie bag. Overall, it was a total ripoff...what a shame.
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Sherri VIP
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is fabulous and the wine delicious. Thank you Cafe Champagne we always enjoy our visit!
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Jessica VIP
Las Vegas4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We started off strong. Place was fairly dead with just a handful of tables. The server was training so we technically had 2 servers. At first, they were attentive. Then, halfway thru dinner they disappeared. We wanted to order more food and drinks but had to flag them down. By this time, there was 2 tables left-us and someone else. No one was sitting inside. I have no idea what they were doing. Then all of a sudden, after waiting almost 30 mins, them come and tell us it’s last call. Just odd.
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Edward
San Diego3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food and good wine. Service was good as well
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Sue
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First timers to the cafe. AMAZINGLY delicious food! My M-I-L’s food was not prepared correctly, and they put in a new order, but we had to wait 20 minutes for it to come out because they were preparing other orders first. Hers should have gone in ahead since we ordered prior and they got it wrong. All in all a good experience. Waitstaff was very friendly and accommodating.
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David
Minneapolis56 reviews
1.0
Dined on 17 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Dead and dull place. Food was ok. We'll never go back. Our guests forgot their credit card and the staff stole it and used it within hours. A real stain on Temecula.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had dinner and a wine flight at cafe champagne. Great service, food presentation and excellent flight options. Can’t wait to come back to try another flight!
Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton WineryResponded on 30 March 2025
Thank You for visiting us, we hope to see you again soon. Cheers!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, wine of course was amazing and our server Travis was outstanding. Thank you Travis for your sweet and caring character. Thank you for taking such good care of us.
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Renae VIP
San Diego20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting....sat on the patio. Food is delicious! Did a couple of tastings with lunch....YUM!
Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton WineryResponded on 30 March 2025
What a wonderful review, we appreciate your business. Thank You for visiting us, we hope to see you again soon.
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FAQs

Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 699-0099.

Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery is rated 4.2 stars by 1806 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Google Map for Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery

32575 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Butterfield Stage
Area
Temecula
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–18:00 Fri 11:00–19:00 Sat 11:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paved parking lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ritchie Adelan
Entertainment
We have live bands every Friday night starting in March. We also have large concerts from artists like Melissa Etheridge and Kenny G. Please call for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thorntonwine.com/
Phone number
(951) 699-0099
Private party facilities
Private Function Space CapacitiesWhether you're planning a business lunch for 10 or a reception for 400, we've got the perfect space to fit your needs.Fountain Terrace CourtyardEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 400 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 300 person maximum(outdoor venue)Vineyard View RoomEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 70 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 50 person maxiumumWinery Production RoomEvent Guest Count Minimum of 30*Seated Meal Function - 100 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 80 person maximum(availability based on wine production schedule)Champagne LoungeEvent Guest Count Minimum of 20*Seated Meal Function - 30 person maximumBuffet Meal Function - 20 person maximum

Cafe Champagne Restaurant - Thornton Winery

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Ravioli

Vegan Burger

Cobb Salad

Appetizers & Salads

Cobb SaladUS$29.00

Brie en CrouteUS$28.00

CalamariUS$30.00

House-Made Soup

Warm BaguetteUS$10.00

Cheese Platter*US$33.00

CaesarUS$22.00

Café Champagne*US$27.00

Wild Mushroom Crostini (4)US$22.00

Goat CheeseUS$22.00

Brussels SproutsUS$20.00

Entrees

Fish and ChipsUS$32.00

Spinach Artichoke FlatbreadUS$29.00

Braised Short RibUS$43.00

Pan Seared SalmonUS$38.00

Pesto PrimaveraUS$26.00

Margherita Flatbread US$29.00

Filet Mignon(8oz)US$59.00

Lobster RavioliUS$42.00

Half Roasted ChickenUS$45.00

Sandwiches

Bacon Cheeseburger*US$29.00

Roasted Turkey SandwichUS$26.00

Turkey WrapUS$26.00

Vegan BurgerUS$25.00

Beef DipUS$26.00

Chicken SandwichUS$26.00

Dessert

Creme BruleeUS$14.00

Pecan Turtle CheesecakeUS$14.00

Death By Chocolate CakeUS$14.00

Caramel Bread PuddingUS$14.00

Flourless CakeUS$14.00

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