7 Easter Brunch Spots In Temecula Valley Wine Country

TEMECULA, CA—If you want Easter brunch but don’t want to cook it, some Southwest Riverside County restaurants will open Sunday, March 31, to prepare it.

We recommend booking reservations as early as possible to ensure a table is ready for you and your guests. Special arrangements will likely be needed for tables of more than five people. Here are a few of them from the online reservation service OpenTable:

7 Best Brunch Spots In Temecula Valley Wine Country

Avensole Winery Restaurant: Located at 34567 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Easter brunch specialized menu available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Table says “Dining is delightful on our lovely restaurant terrace in a beautiful open-air setting. The vibrant setting creates a perfect venue to gather and relax with friends and family while you sip your favorite Avensole wines or enjoy the wide array of craft cocktails and beers offered.”

Cafe Champagne Restaurant at Thornton Winery: Located at 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula. An Easter Buffet brunch is available starting at 11 a.m This charming outdoor restaurant offers great wine and scenic views at the entrance to Temecula Valley Wine Country. According to Open Table, “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.”

Europa Village’s Bolero Restaurante: Located at 41150 Via Europa, Temecula. On Easter, Bolero is holding a holiday brunch, with special membership pricing. Reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and must be made in advance by phone: 951-414-3802.

Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery: Located at 40620 Calle Contento, Temecula. Pinnacle offers a specialized Easter Brunch menu. Open Table says, “The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery offers breathtaking panoramic views from its hilltop setting. Dine indoors in their glass-enclosed dining room overlooking the vineyard. Experience the great American-Mediterranean Style cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Edgar Betancourth and the high-quality, award-winning Falkner wines.”

Miramonte Winery Restaurant: Located at 33410 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Miramonte is currently serving their spring menu. Open Table describes the stunning outdoor location as “one of Southern California's most beautiful, dynamic and forward-thinking wineries. Our award-winning wines are elegant, harmonious and trendsetting. Our popular Bistro features delicious, innovative, soulful fare prepared fresh every day. And our gorgeous outdoor verandas are a benchmark experience in wine country. We invite you to join us, and see what all the excitement is about!”

The Restaurant At Mount Palomar Winery: Located at 33820 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Open Table says that “the Restaurant is located on-site at Mount Palomar Winery, just across the patio from our wine cave, the Cava di Vino. Our restaurant serves an American fusion dining menu and is one of the few full-service sports bars in Temecula wine country. We offer a small selection of craft cocktails made with house-made syrups and freshly squeezed juice. The Restaurant at Mount Palomar also offers local beer varieties on tap and all of your favorite Mount Palomar Wines.”

Vineyard Rose at South Coast Winery: Located at 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula. This restaurant offers a memorable culinary adventure, according to Open Table. “The Vineyard Rose Restaurant, one of the best Temecula restaurants for California cuisine and enjoy carefully crafted breakfast, lunch and dinner in an elegant Tuscan-inspired dining room.”

Remember, if your restaurant of choice is not available, be sure to book your table early for Mother's Day!

In 2024, Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 12.

In Temecula, several casual restaurants will have brunch spots available, like Applebee’s, BJ’s Restaurant and Brew House, The Cheesecake Factory, Chili’s, Lazy Dog, Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ, P.F. Chang’s, and Texas Roadhouse.

As always, it’s a good idea to call ahead to make sure the chain locations near you are open.