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Inland Empire Restaurants Overview

Inland Empire

We've found the places that locals frequent for a reason. Whether that be the enormous portions, outstanding views or one-of-a-kind flavors, these eateries are sure to please. We've tried to avoid the larger chain restaurants other than a few special locations.

On this page we've listed by region, restaurants, delis, dessert shops and fast food chains that we personally recommend and those with high consumer ratings.


   Per Person
$5-$10 = $5-$10
$10-$20 = $10-$20
$20-$40 = $20-$40
$50+ = $50+

Dress
Casual - shorts, t-shirt, sandals
Business-Casual - pants or nice shorts, summer dress, collared shirt
Semi-Formal - slacks, collard shirt, evening gown, blouse
Formal - dress pants, suit jacket, formal dress, tuxedo

Inland Empire Restaurants
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Sevilla - Riverside is located off the 91 Freeway just a few blocks from the historic Mission Inn. They feature a nightclub with Flamenco, Tango, Gypsy and other styles of dancing. Spanish restaurant menu choices include Sautéed Meatballs al Jerez, Roast Lamb Cordobesa, Cold Marinated Tapas, Baked Rabbit Basque Style, Grilled Salmon a la Parrilla and Seafood Paella. Dinner & live music nightly. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$10-$20  |   $20-$40

Sevilla
3252 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, California 92507
(951) 778-0611

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Mario's Place - Riverside is located across the street from the Mission Inn off the 91 Freeway. Restaurant menu choices include Crispy Squash Blossoms, Belgian Endive Salad, Pancetta Pizza, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Grilled Swordfish and Pan-Roasted Veal Chop. Open Monday-Saturday for dinner and Thursday & Friday for lunch. Live music Friday & Saturday. Dress is business casual.
$10-$20  |   $20-$40

Mario's Place
3646 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, California 92501
(951) 684-7755
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Ancho's Southwest Grill & Bar - Riverside is located off the La Sierra Exit of the 91 Freeway, west of downtown Riverside. They feature Southwest-style fare in the New Mexico and Texas tradition. Restaurant menu includes many varieties of enchiladas, tacos, tamales, fajitas, burritos, tamales and more. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$5-$10  |   $10-$20

Ancho's Southwest Grill & Bar
10773 Hole Avenue
Riverside, California 92505
(951) 352-0240
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Mission Inn - Riverside is located off Highway 91 near the intersections of Highway 60 and Interstate 215. This Inn features architecture of Spanish and Islamic influence and is a National Historic Landmark. Several exquisite restaurants are situated throughout the mission complex and include choices of Italian, Mexican, Steak & Seafood and International cuisines.

  • Duane's Steak & Seafood Duane's Prime Steaks & Seafood premier steak and seafood restaurant with an elegant dining room. Open Monday-Friday for lunch and nightly for dinner. Sunday brunch. Dress is business-casual to formal.
    $20-$40  |   $50+

  • Mission Inn Restaurant serves international fare and comfort dishes in their dining room or open-air Spanish courtyard. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch. Dress is casual to business-casual.
    $20-$40  |   $50+

  • Las Campanas Mexican restaurant and cantina serving traditional Mexican fare and signature margaritas in an open-air Spanish courtyard. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch. Dress is casual to business-casual.
    $10-$20  |   $20-$40

  • Bella Trattoria Bella Trattoria serves Italian restaurant with an elegant dining room or outdoor patio. Open Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner. Dress is business-casual.
    $10-$20  |   $20-$40

  • Presidential Lounge is a premier cocktail lounge situated within the the former suite where U.S. Presidents once stayed. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night mingling. Live Jazz Tuesday-Saturday nights. Dress is casual to business-casual.


Mission Inn Restaurants
3649 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, California 92501
(800) 326-4448
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Mt. Baldy
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Mt. Baldy Inn & Restaurant

Mt. Baldy Lodge Restaurant - San Bernardino is located north of Claremont and the 210 Freeway on a narrow mountain road. Barbeque restaurant serving country fixin's like ribs, barbeque chicken, steak sandwiches and more. Dress is casual.
$5-$10  |   $10-$20

Mt. Baldy Lodge Restaurant
6777 Mt. Baldy Road
Mt Baldy, California 91759
(909) 982-1115
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Snow Crest Lodge Restaurant - San Bernardino is located north of Claremont and the 210 Freeway on a narrow mountain road. Restaurant menu choices include Spanish Omelette, Blueberry Pancakes, Ortega & Swiss Burger, BLT, Porter House Steak and Bratwurst. Open daily for lunch & dinner and Saturday & Sunday for breakfast. Dress is casual.
$5-$10  |   $10-$20

Snow Crest Lodge Restaurant
7930 Mt. Baldy Road
Mt Baldy, California 91759
(909) 985-3012
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Alfredo's Italian Kitchen - San Bernardino is located off the 215 Freeway and Base Line Street. Voted 'Best Italian' by several local publications. They specialize in Italian restaurant classics like pizza, pasta, lasagna and more. Restaurant menu choices include Giant Stuffed Shells, Eggplant Parmigiana, Linguini & Clams, Mushroom & Garlic Chicken and pizza made the way you like it. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dress is casual.
$5-$10  |   $10-$20

Alfredo's Pizza & Pasta
251 W. Base Line Street
San Bernardino, California 92410
(909) 885-0218
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Temecula
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Pechanga Indian Casino - Temecula is located at the intersection of Interstate 15 and Highway 79. They have several restaurants to please any craving for Italian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, steakhouse, seafood or all you can eat buffet. Restaurant menu choices from varying restaurants include Broadleaf Buffalo Tenderloin, Eggplant Parmesan, Stuffed Sea Bass, Rib Eye Steak Sandwich, Moo Goo Gai Pan and Southwest Omelette. Open daily for breakfast lunch and dinner. Dress is casual to formal depending on the restaurant chosen.
$5-$10  |   $10-$20  |   $20-$40  |   $50+

Pechanga Indian Casino
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Temecula, California 92592
(951) 693-1819
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South Coast Winery - Temecula is located off Interstate 15 and Rancho California Road. Award-winning restaurant menu options include Vegetarian Eggs Benedict Artichoke Hearts, Chef ‘s Loaded Banana Creamed Pancake, Saffron Seafood Chowder, New York Strip Loin Panino and Veal Milanesse. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours change seasonally. Dress is business-casual.
$10-$20  |   $20-$40  |   $50+

South Coast Winery
34843 Rancho California Road
Temecula, California 92591
(866) 994-6379
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The Bank of Mexican Food - Temecula is located off Interstate 15 and Rancho California Road, in Old Town Temecula. Situated in a historic bank building from 1913, they now serve some of the best Mexican food in the Inland Empire. Mexican restaurant menu choices include Chicken Tortilla Soup, Seafood Tostada Supreme, Crab Enchiladas, El Banco Burrito, Veggie Burrito and Shrimp Quesadilla. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Friday and breakfast is available on weekends. Dress is casual.
$5-$10

The Bank of Mexican Food
28645 Old Town Front Street
Temecula, California 92590
(951) 676-6160
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Harry's Pacific Grill - Temecula is located off Interstate 15 at Winchester Road, behind The Promenade. This predominantly seafood restaurant specialize in Asian-Pacific fare. Restaurant menu choices include Shrimp Cakes, Island Ahi Salad, Island Teriyaki Chicken, Pad Thai and Seafood Wok. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dress is business-casual.
$10-$20  |   $20-$40

Harry's Pacific Grill
41577 Margarita Road, Suite 101
Temecula, California 92591
(951) 699-8006
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Woody's Boathouse Restaurant - Lake Arrowhead is located off Highway 189 along the shore of Lake Arrowhead. Situated on the lower deck of the Arrowhead Village Shopping Center, Woody's specializes in prime rib & seafood with lakefront views. The restaurant is decorated with old Chris Craft boats and one even doubles as a salad bar. This is a locals favorite for steak, burgers, salad, fish and more.
$10-$20  |   $20-$40

Woody's Boathouse Restaurant
28200 Highway 189 #B100
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
(909) 337-2628
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Madlon's - Big Bear is located on Highway 18 by the airport. Just watch for the gingerbread house and you won't miss it. Madlon's is the place for a fine dining French restaurnt experience in Big Bear. Restaurant menu choices include Cream of Jalapeño Soup, Paris Mushrooms, Roasted Half Duck, Asian Black Peppercorn Filet Mignon, Parmesan-Encrusted Salmon, Filet Mignon Stroganoff and Mahi Pasta. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hours vary with the seasons. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$5-$10  |   $10-$20  |   $20-$40  |   $50+

Madlon's
829 W. Big Bear Boulevard
Big Bear City, California 92314
(909) 585-3762
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Gastrognome Restaurant, Idyllwild

Gastrognome - Idyllwild is located at the southern end of Idyllwild Village at the corner of Highway 243 and Ridgeview. Open nightly for dinner, lunch Monday-Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Restaurant menu choices include Lobster Tacos, Beef Thai Pasta, Steamed Artichoke, Vegetarian Eggplant Sandwich, Roast Duck, Citrus Chicken and Asparagus & Portobella Mushroom Pasta. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$10-$20  |   $20-$40

Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview Drive
Idyllwild, California 92549
(951) 659-5055
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Cafe Aroma, Idyllwild

Café Aroma - Idyllwild is located off Highway 243 about a half-mile up North Circle where it merges with River Drive. They are the 'Hot Spot' in Idyllwild with live music daily on an outdoor deck. Enjoy fresh roast coffee or wine with cafe restaurant menu choices like Bagel with Lox, Scones, Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Sausage Lasagne, Rigatoni Funghi and Lump Crab Salad. Open daily for breakfast lunch and dinner. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$5-$10  |   $10-$20

Café Aroma
54750 North Circle
Idyllwild, California 92549
(951) 659-5212
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