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Peppercorn Grille, Big Bear Lake, CA

Peppercorn Grille

4.8
4.8
644 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
We are family owned and operated, serving California cuisine. Our restaurant welcomes you to a warm and inviting ambience with intimate booths and table seating, as well as outdoor dining on our heated patio.
Enjoy one of the largest and most versatile menus on the mountain, including a full bar with and extensive wine list. Every item is prepared fresh to order! Our soups and bread are prepared daily. To start, try our signature New England clam chowder, our ever popular macadamia Maui crab cakes, fried calamari steak or our simple, but delicious spinach artichoke dip with tasty ciabatta toast. Choose from one of our specialty salads or our 10 inch thick crust pizzas, prepared fresh in our brick oven! We also proudly offer a large variety of Certified Angus steaks and burgers, Alaskan halibut and salmon, lobster, many other seafood dishes, chicken, pork tenderloin and rack of lamb. Most of our fabulous desserts are made in our own kitchen! Come and see why we are a local favor

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (909) 866-5405
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Peppercorn Grille does not offer catering services. Take out orders are not available during peak seasons, weekends or holiday periods, <br /> and otherwise based on server availability.
  • Private party facilities
    We are a very small, intimate restaurant and unable to accommodate large party events, or parties of more than 4 guests.
  • Area
    Big Bear Lake
  • Cross Street
    Stone Road
  • Parking details
    If parking is unavailable in our private lot, you will find extensive street parking in The Village.
  • Public transit
    The Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority (Mountain Transit) is the primary public transportation provider on the mountain.For schedules and additional information visit http://mountaintransit.org/.Mountain Transit also operates the Big Bear Weekend Trolley in the Spring and Summer.
  • Entertainment
    We do not provide in-house entertainment, however, we are located street-side in 'The Village' and you can watch passersby and the village activity as you dine.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 644 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Los Angeles

    Californian

  • Inland Empire

    Best Food

  • Inland Empire

    Best Ambience

  • Inland Empire

    Great for fine wines

  • Inland Empire

    Romantic

  • Inland Empire

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peppercorn Grille in Big Bear Lake is a "must-visit" for its "amazing food and drinks" and "wonderful service." Guests love the "romantic ambiance," with standout dishes like "blackened steak salad" and "filet mignon cooked to perfection." The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions.

644 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quaint, cozy. Excellent service. Lovely fine dining experience.

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  2. Patricia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great as usual but the food was Judy okay this time. Seems it was an off night as I ordered the same items I always order but something off with the food.

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  3. Ana

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was exceptional! The steaks were so juicy and tender. We had an amazing time!

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  4. Amber

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Peppercorn Grille is always our staple when visiting Big Bear. The food is consistently amazing, and we especially love their lobster and crab cakes—absolutely delicious! The ambiance is perfect for a cozy, fine-dining experience in the mountains. That said, during our most recent visit, a crying baby disrupted the first 30 minutes of our meal, which was a bit frustrating. While it’s not the restaurant’s fault, it would be great if the staff could gently remind tables with infants that this is a fine-dining establishment. Encouraging parents to step outside when their baby is upset could help maintain the serene atmosphere Peppercorn Grille is known for. Overall, this remains one of our favorite spots in Big Bear. We’ll definitely be back—hopefully to enjoy another peaceful, fantastic meal.

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  5. Lorraine

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as usual. Lasagna, sail pesto pizza and ahi tuna was delicious!

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  6. Bonnie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots for lamb chops! Tender and flavorful.

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  7. Josh

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great at Peppercorn Grille. We had the lobster, clam chowder, and ribeye steak. This place is easily the best restaurant on the mountain, but their prices rival Los Angeles restaurants . Cocktails are $20+, and our dinner for two cost us $250.

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  8. david

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience with delicious food and excellent service!

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  9. Shawn

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the best restaurants that I’ve ever been to, the rib eye steak is amazing, the seafood is delicious, and the service is impeccable… I will come here as often as I can..

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  10. Dianna

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    45 reviews

    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I have to be honest, this was our 4th meal at what we considered our favorite restaurant at Big Bear Lake. We live in Palm Springs and drive here for the wonderful Halloween Celebration the Village puts on. We were not disappointed in the costumes and the happy families. The Hostess was very accommodating when we arrived early for our reservation and seated us at a lovely table. We were able to watch the show from our comfy table. Our waiter suggested a lovely bottle of Chardonnay. We asked not to be rushed and that was honored a little more than we wanted. My husband s meal was OK Shrimp and Sea Scallop pasta. My meal Spinach Cheese Ravioli was served warm but not hot. I asked that it be reheated. When it returned I found the tomato sauce flavorless and Ravioli mushy with no flavor at all. I was asked if I wanted something else and I refused. They removed it and took my dinner off our bill. That was not how I expected the evening to go. We left very disappointed and we are sorry our expectations with Peppercorn have been shattered.

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Peppercorn Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 644 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Peppercorn Grille

553 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stone Road
  • Area
    Big Bear Lake
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    If parking is unavailable in our private lot, you will find extensive street parking in The Village.
  • Public transit
    The Mountain Area Regional Transit Authority (Mountain Transit) is the primary public transportation provider on the mountain.For schedules and additional information visit http://mountaintransit.org/.Mountain Transit also operates the Big Bear Weekend Trolley in the Spring and Summer.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We do not provide in-house entertainment, however, we are located street-side in 'The Village' and you can watch passersby and the village activity as you dine.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (909) 866-5405
  • Catering
    Peppercorn Grille does not offer catering services. Take out orders are not available during peak seasons, weekends or holiday periods, <br /> and otherwise based on server availability.
  • Private party facilities
    We are a very small, intimate restaurant and unable to accommodate large party events, or parties of more than 4 guests.
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