AMERICAN Buffalo Wild Wings® 40484 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. (951) 677-3636 Known for serving up “Wings, Beer, Sports and all The Essentials®”, A feast for all the senses. BUFFALO WILD WINGS features 7 big screen TV’s and 29 27” TV’s for full-on sports viewing, to go along with the tantalizing aroma of their 14 signature sauces lingering heavily in the air. BUFFALO WILD WINGS offers a variety of tasty and unique menu items from salads to wings as well as a large selection of beers and other bar beverages. Open daily from 11am-2am, 40¢ Wings Tuesdays & 50¢ Boneless Wings Thursday. $ D’Canters Wine Bar & Grill 32100 Clinton Keith Road, Suite A Wildomar (951) 678-2828 D’Canters Wine Bar & Grill is Wildomar’s newest full service restaurant.  Serving Lunch:  Monday through Friday from 11:30, Sunday Champagne Brunch 11:00 – 3:00 and Dinner seven nights a week from 4:30, this establishment offers a wonderful assortment of American cuisine with flavors of New Orleans from Chef Tom Lambing. Sample dishes include Fresh Jalapeno Lime Salmon, Braised Lamb Shank, Succulent Beef Stew, Tournedos of Beef Tenderloin, Baby Back Ribs, Mac & Cheese, maple Leaf  Duck and Caribou Scaloppini to name a few!  The atmosphere is upscale casual and the décor warm and inviting; with the walls displaying several local artists.  Extensive wines by the glass & bottle available in all price ranges. D’Canters uniquely offers “Wine Flights” and great appetizers for wine tasting. Exclusive German Beers on draught including an Erdinger Dunkel-weisse (Dark Heff) and other select imports by the bottle. Well trained, attentive and friendly staff. Entertainment on weekends, featuring Gil Alcanter on the sax every Sunday from 6–9 p.m. Brian Stoddard performing every Thursday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Jason Weber on Saxophone every Friday & Saturday in May 7–10 pm. Flamenco Guitar Group for Sunday Brunch!!! "Flamodical" Classical Flamenco Guitars & Violin. Patio dining, private parties, banquets and catering available. Entire menu is available “To Go”. Reservations accepted. $$ Great Oak Steakhouse, Pechanga Resort & Casino 45000 Pechanga Parkway (951) 719-8507 The Great Oak is truly a dining experience. Winner of Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” The restaurant features hand selected, USDA Prime, dry aged beef at the core of its menu, but also serves the finest of other culinary genres. Those who prefer something different than the venue’s fine selection of beef may choose, for instance, from 2 pound lobsters fished from the waters of the North Atlantic, Roast Suckling Lamb, or Ravioli with Duck Confit. Generous portions and a wine list of over 400 international wines. Open Wednesday through Sunday at 5pm. Reservations are welcome. $$$ Hooters of Temecula 27345 Jefferson Ave., (951) 506-0093 Hooters is well-known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters' signature spicy chicken wings and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls. We pride ourselves in providing our guests with an experience where they will say, "I had a great time, I'll be back, and I'm telling all my friends". $		Hungry Hunter Steakhouse 27600 Jefferson Avenue, Temecula  (951) 694-1475 UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP!  Hungry Hunter Prides itself on providing the highest quality food, exceptional service and superior value.  The home of the “Best Prime Rib in Temecula” serves lunch and early dinner specials Mon. – Fri.  New Express Lunch  M-F 12pm – 3pm and you can catch the Early Bird Dinner specials M-F 3pm – 6pm.  Come for Happy Hour in the Lounge M-F 3pm – 6pm for $2.50 drafts and $5.00 Martini specials.  Dinner is served from 3pm – 10pm M-Th and Sat. – Sun from 4pm-11pm. Meeting & Banquet Facilities are available for group meetings and parties. $$ Penfolds Cattle Company 42072 Fifth Street, Third Floor, Old Town Temecula. Steaks • Seafood • Spirits (951) 699-2895 penfoldscattlecompany.com Penfold’s Cattle Company, located in the heart of Old Town Temecula, brings a new standard in local fine dining.  Exquisite views from our third floor deck and elegant turn of the century setting offer an intimate and inviting atmosphere.  Extensive menu features only the highest quality aged Midwestern corn-fed beef along with many other savory selections which will have you coming back for more.  Our beautifully designed western style bar also offers an impressive wine list featuring vintages from many local wineries and from the finest regions of  the world. Penfold’s Cattle Company serves lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 am. We invite you to join us for a casuallysophisticated lunch or a romantic dinner for a truly distinctive dining experience.  $$ Texas Lil’s - Mesquite Grill 28495 Front Street, Old Town, (951) 699-5457 For the Biggest & Best Steaks in Town come to the newly remodeled Texas Lil’s. It is fun and full of good food. You can eat in the Dining Room, the Saloon or outside on the brand new Patio. Either way you will find an extensive menu ranging from “Out of the Shoot Appetizers”, the Texas Red Chili, “Green Pastures” (a great selection of salads) to Burgers, Bar B Que Ribs or one of those big famous steaks! Lunch and dinner served daily. Sing along to Karaoke every Wed. through Sun. Country Brunch is served Sat. & Sun 8a.m – noon. Happy Hour in the Saloon Mon-Fri. 3 – 7 p.m. Open 7 days a week $$ Murrieta The Mill Restaurant 24690 Washington Ave., (951) 677-0960 Located is newly refurbished Old Town Murrieta that features gas lamp styled street lights and landscaped walkways, The trip to Old Town Murrieta is worth it and you’ll love some casual dining at The Mill. Open daily for lunch and dinner and breakfast on Sundays starting at 7 am. $		ASIAN Murrieta Ami Sushi 24530 Village Walk Pl. #A (951) 677-3624 Ami Sushi a Japanese Casual Restaurant gears its reputation for freshness and quality. At Ami Sushi freshness is a priority and quality their number one ingredient. Enjoy a variety of fresh Sushi specials and combination plates as well as Appetizers, Salads & Tempura. Lunch specials are served daily 11:00 – 3:00. Having a party? Try a party tray or let Ami Sushi plan your next event with their special discounts on group orders. Open Monday-Saturday 11:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. $ INTERNATIONAL Temecula Killarney’s Irish Pub & Grill 32475 Hwy. 79 South, (951) 302-8338 Killarney’s Irish Pub & Grill was designed, built and shipped straight from Dublin, Ireland, making your dining experience truly unique. The warm & friendly atmosphere makes you feel as if you were in an Irish Pub abroad. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes from Irish fare like Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Bangers & Mash to 6 different salads, sandwiches, like our famous Reuben, burgers, steaks and more. Come down & try out the best prime rib in town only on Wednesdays after 4:30. Kids are more than welcome at Killarney’s and the kids menu starts at only $3. Hours: Sun.-Wed. 11a.m. to midnight, Thurs.-Sat. 11a.m. to 1:00a.m. $$ ITALIAN Temecula Anthony’s 40335 Winchester Road, (951) 296-0011 The food at Anthony’s is based on authentic Nanci family recipes Tony’s parents brought with them when they immigrated from Calabria, Italy in 1954. The menu includes over 50 entrees from pasta, veal (vitello), chicken (pollo), seafood (pesce), antipasto, minestrone and other specialty dishes. Daily specials always include fresh fish of the day. Anthony’s has a full bar and wine list featuring over 150 Italian and domestic wines. Open everyday but Monday for Lunch and Dinner. $$ Gourmet Italia 27499 Ynez Road, (951) 676-9194 Local restaurateur Alessandro Prestifillipo always has a big smile and has been dazzling patron with his traditional & unique entrees for over five years in a very intimate atmosphere. The food is described as authentic Mediterranean Cusine. Excellent wine selection and full bar with live music on weekends. Reservations recommended. Thurs - Sun, 11am to 9:30pm. Wine bar stays open until mid-night on Fri. & Sat. $$ Gourmet Italia North 40771 Murrieta Hot Springs Road (951) 600-7500 The newest of 3 Gourmet Italia’s, North offers the traditional intimate feel that the other two do but has a serene patio to top it off. The trickling of water from the fountain just off the patio along with Italian music in the background adds to the serenity at ambience to your dining experience. Close to the hospital and medical centers, North will be offering quick and easy lunches as well as a private room for business meetings or parties. Live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights will offer entertainment accompanied by savoring food and traditional, personal, Gourmet Italia service! Open everyday of the week from 11am to 10pm.$$		Murrieta/Wildomar Anthony’s Lounge & Ristorante 24630 Washington Ave. Historic Downtown Murrieta, (951) 677-1099 The food at Anthony’s is based on authentic Nanci family recipes Tony’s parents brought with them when they immigrated from Calabria, Italy in 1954. The menu includes over 50 entrees from pasta, veal (vitello), chicken (pollo), seafood (pesce), antipasto, minestrone and other specialty dishes. Daily specials always include fresh fish of the day. Anthony’s has a full bar and wine list featuring over 150 Italian and domestic wines. Open everyday but Monday for Lunch and Dinner. $$ Bellas Pizza Villa & Italian Ristorante 25320 Madison Avenue, Ste. E, (951) 677-2341 Bella’s Pizza Villa and Italian Ristorante is Murrieta's Best Kept Secret, this little mom and pop restaurant has got the best pizza and Italian food around, everything is homemade and owners Bill and LaDonna take great pride in their food.  Quality and quantity are of the up most importance. Bella's recently won the West Coast Pizza Championships, and won 1st place in Iron Chef and Second place in Traditional and 3rd place in Gourmet. This is all Authentic Pizza and Food, and “Real NY and Chicago Style Pizza”.  Bill and LaDonna are both from Chicago and their Chef Jeff is from Long Island, NY. When you enter the doors you not only feel like you're at home but you get the smell that's all homemade. The ambience is very nice and the service excellent.  Their famous garlic rolls and homemade canolis are awesome. They make you feel like everyone is family and the food speaks for itself. So go on down and try this great little place. Located on Murrieta Hot Springs Road & Madison Ave. behind the IHOP, dine- in, carry out, delivery and catering.  Come see Mama Bella and receive some free garlic rolls! $$ Crivello 32475 Clinton Keith Rd. (951) 609-1266 Partners Sebastian Crivello and Robert Benigni have created one of the most attractive and authentic Italian restaurants in Southwest California. The atmosphere is upscale and the menu is pure Italian: appetizers include Bruschetta, Fritto di Calamari; salads are Caesar, Tomato and Mozzarella; Raviolis feature Alfredo and Marinara sauces; Entrees include, Eggplant Parmigiana, Manicotti, Lasagna, chicken and veal as well as a roster of pastas featuring Fettucini, Gnocchi, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni and Spaghetti. Popular house specialties include Lobster Ravioli, Filet Mignon and Porterhouse Steak. Food presentation is artistic and reflects the pride of the two chefs & co-owner/chef Sebastian Crivello and Giuseppe Di Gristina. There is a full bar with music every night and a larte wine list. Reservations are recommended. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $$ Rustico Ristorante & Pizzeria 29940 Hunter Road, (951) 698-5151 “Excellent food” is what the owners of Rustico Ristorante and Pizzeria hear every time a guest has a dining experience with them. A dining experience at Rustico’s is Great Italian Food and a Beautiful Warm Italian Ambience. A candle light dinner comes standard with every rich Italian meal. Servers who give recommendations when asked and a wide variety of local and imported wines and beers.  Rustico offers pizza take out where you can get the best traditional New York Style pizza. Buon Appetito! Open Noon-9 on Sunday, 11-9 Monday-Thursday, and 11-10 Friday & Saturday. Live Music on Tuesday nights. $$		MEXICAN Temecula The Bank of Mexican Food Front St., Old Town, (951) 676-6160 The 2nd oldest restaurant in Temecula. Built inside one of the oldest buildings in Temecula, the historic Bank Building. Located in the heart of Old Town Temecula, The Bank has been serving patrons traditional Mexican entrees for nearly 30 years. Sun - Thurs, 11am - 9pm, Fri -Sat, 11am -11pm. $ La Cocina Bar & Grill 32459 Hwy. 79 South #D-103, Temecula, (951) 302-6233 If you are in the mood for authentic Mexican food in big portions, then La Cocina Bar and Grill is the place for you! The ambience is excellent for a family fiesta or a more intimate dinner. All meals are very traditional with offerings such as Enchiladas, Burritos, Tostadas, Tamales and Tacos in combinations or a la carte. In addition, there are some terrific house specialties such as Carne Asada, Camarones a la Planca (Jumbo Shrimp), Fajitas and Chimichangas. La Cocina also has the best margaritas in town. Family friendly and open daily for lunch and dinner. $$ Texas Loosey’s – Tex-Mex Chili Parlor & Saloon 27483 Ynez Rd. (951) 694-8119 Come visit Texas Lil’s “Sister in Dining” Enjoy the Trail Boss Favorites, Steaks, Salads, Tex-Mex, Seafood and Burgers. Enjoy a full bar with Entertainment and Happy Hour Monday through Friday 3 – 7 p.m. Texas Loosey’s also has a Banquet Room and is open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner. $$ Rodrigo's Mexican Grill 35962 Winchester Rd. Temecula (951)506-4191 www.rodrigos.com Come experience the hottest new spot for Mexican food in the Temecula Valley. Rodrigo's Mexican Grill delivers fantastic homemade Mexican food with the great taste of old and modern Mexico. Enjoy Rodrigo's colorful and lively ambiance, perfect for all occasions; whether enjoying a signature margarita in our cantina or celebrating a special evening in our fabulous state of the art dining area or 100 person outdoor patio. Rodrigo's is a family owned and operated restaurant that features lunch specials Monday thru Friday from 11 to 4pm, Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 3-6pm and Sunday Champagne Brunch from 10am-2pm. Rodrigo's is Mexican food at its best. $$ SEAFOOD Temecula Frankie’s Steak & Seafood 41789 Nicole Lane #1, Temecula (951) 676-8040 Restaurant serves prime cuts of meats and the freshest seafood available with an Italian accent. The setting is reminiscent of the  Hollywood Rat Pack era with a Baby Grand and martini bar, flanked by an extensive wine cellar. The menu features items such Frankie’s Prawns au Gratin, Seafood Salad, Cioppino and Beef Short Ribs. Open for dinner nightly, live music every weekend, Happy Hour Monday - Thursday, Wine Tasting Wednesdays and special Jazz at the Merc Dinner Packages. Patio dining, private parties, banquets and catering also available. $$$