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Bolero Restaurante at Europa VillageTemecula - Restaurants - A Spanish restaurant at Europa Village for couples who want wine country, tapas, paella, brunch, patio time, and a resort-style setting that feels like a full date plan.
Cara Mia Italian RestaurantRancho Cucamonga - Restaurants - A Rancho Cucamonga Italian dinner pick for couples who want pasta, wine, a smaller dining room, and a softer date-night pace without going full steakhouse.
Citrone Italian ChophouseRedlands - Restaurants - Set in a historic 1922 building near Downtown Redlands, Citrone Italian Chophouse is a polished Italian steakhouse for an upscale dinner out. The menu leans into fresh pastas, wood-fired pizzas, prime meats, seafood, seasonal specials, and a deep wine list, with patio seating and private dining for date nights, anniversaries, and celebrations.
Cork Fire KitchenTemecula - Restaurants - A scenic Temecula Creek Inn restaurant for couples who want a garden-to-table California menu, cocktails, golf-course views, and a quieter resort dinner or brunch.
Duane’s Prime Steaks & SeafoodRiverside - Restaurants - The Mission Inn's flagship fine-dining steak and seafood room, built for anniversary dinners, dressed-up dates, wine, and a full special-occasion night in Downtown Riverside.
Greensleeves SteakhouseRedlands - Restaurants - A Downtown Redlands steakhouse for anniversary dinners, cocktails, live-music nights, and couples who want steak, seafood, and a moody dinner room.
Le Chat NoirRiverside - Restaurants - Le Chat Noir is an intimate French restaurant in Downtown Riverside for a quiet dinner, wine, and classic bistro-style dishes. Reservations are handled by phone, so call ahead if you are planning a date night, anniversary dinner, or pre-show meal near the Mission Inn area.
Mario’s PlaceRiverside - Restaurants - A Downtown Riverside classic for upscale Northern Italian food, wine, a Mission Inn-adjacent stroll, and a refined date-night dinner before or after a show.
New York GrillOntario - Restaurants - An Ontario steakhouse built for a polished dinner close to Ontario Mills, with steak, seafood, cocktails, and a more dressed-up dining room for date night or a special occasion.
Small Barn Old TownTemecula - Restaurants - A modern bistro in a historic Old Town Temecula building, good for couples who want wine-country energy, creative plates, brunch, dinner, and a patio or fireside lounge setting.
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