The Cellar Lounge - Temecula

Was looking forward to some drinks after eating a great meal at the Ponte restaurant, and before heading off to our room at the Ponte Inn, As we walked down the stairs, we could feel the humidity rise 100%. Got to the main bar level and thought it was some kind of a joke. It was sweltering, NO AIR CONDITIONING!!! Really??!! It was 100* in Temecula today and their A/C is out? It must have been 95* in the room and they were still open. People were guzzling ice water just to stay hydrated so they wouldn 't be stricken with heat exhaustion. Why did they remain open? We had to stay and have a drink just to see if we could survive. Maybe it was just temporary for the night? Nope! Our server (who was sweating profusely) told us the A/C had been out for a long time. What? Why? This is supposed to be a high-end hotel. The rooms for one night on the weekends are $400+ a night. Come on Ponte, do better! After one drink we couldn 't handle it anymore and had to leave. We did feel a sense of accomplishment after....in the sauna, we dropped several pounds and felt like we won an episode of Survivor.

This was by far the worst food I have eaten at a winery in my life burger was dry and gross, pizookie was an old cookie not fresh at all. Place was horrible. And they only have 3 things on their menu, you'd figure they could do it right. The beer cheese on the burger was a huge

Such a great spot that is hidden away....gives great speakeasy vibes......perfect for a date night !! Usually live music every weekend.

This is a fantastic underground bar! We visited on a Saturday night and enjoyed a cool live performance. The music was decent; it was classic rock and roll, which isn't exactly our style, but we appreciated the live atmosphere. The drinks were pricey, but the dessert was absolutely delicious. All in all, it's a great spot if you're looking for good drinks in a cozy setting with live music.

The restaurant has a charming atmosphere, but unfortunately, it falls short in several areas. I found the food to be quite disappointing; I ordered bruschetta, which tasted like old tomatoes and lacked freshness. The bread was overly hard and difficult to chew. We also tried the steak with fries. While the fries were crispy and freshly made, the steak was bland and served cold. It arrived promptly, which raises some questions. On a positive note, the drink I had, a cocktail with a tajin rim and tequila, was very enjoyable. The server was friendly and attentive, but overall, the quality of the food did not match the prices. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone, as there isn't anything that justifies the cost.