Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Inland Empire

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Inland Empire? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Diane’s Saddleback Grill

4.7

4.7 (179)

$30 and under

American

Lake Arrowhead

About the restaurant

Diane’s Saddleback Grill features a full-service restaurant and bar and also hosts business meetings, weddings and other functions. The conference facility can accommodate up to 50 people and the outdoor gazebo is a pleasant alternative for meeting, wedding or party accommodations. Visit Lake Arrowhead’s finest dining restaurant, Diane’s Saddleback Grill — The featured restaurant on www.LakeArrowhead.com, Diane’s is the Lake Arrowhead critic’s choice and a favorite of guests, and particularly locals. The food is delicious and Diane’s is always busy, so reservations are highly recommended.

Top review

Marisa

Dined 7 days ago

The salmon was a healthy portion and SO good! The service was great, and the wine was wonderful! My husband and I enjoyed the spinach salad, and the ribs appetizer. Great! We will definitely be back!

Canyon Lake Country Club Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (114)

$30 and under

American

Lake Elsinore

About the restaurant

Overlooking Canyon Lake's beautiful golf course, the Country Club Bar & Grill is a laid-back, casual atmosphere restaurant that is open to the public. The restaurant offers a casual menu that integrates nicely with the leisure of a golf course with daily specials and happy hour all through the week. Our outdoor patio overlooks the beautiful golf course and features fire pits and lounge areas to relax and enjoy bites and drinks with friends and family. We are located in Canyon Lake, California, and service the nearby areas of Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Sun City, Murrieta, and Temecula.

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Kim

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Always good food, drinks and service. Thank you!!!

The State - Redlands

4.6

4.6 (231)

$30 and under

American

Redlands

About the restaurant

The State restaurant is a casual & comfortable dining experience you can enjoy your favorite foods, small batch whiskeys, craft cocktails & beers with friends & family. The joint venture began with Southern California natives that pooled their collective life savings and began work on their dream concept: The name pays homage to the restaurant’s first location on State Street in historic downtown Redlands.

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Melanie

Dined 4 days ago

We enjoyed the seasonal menu which was delicious! Our server was very attentive and friendly!

Tartan Of Redlands

4.8

4.8 (735)

$30 and under

American

Redlands

About the restaurant

The Tartan of Redlands is a family owned establishment that has been bringing friendly service and quality meals to the community for over fifty five years. For lunch or dinner we believe in eating, drinking and being happy. Sandwiches such as the hot pastrami and tuna melt on a variety of fresh breads are available for lunch, fresh soup is made daily and of course you cannot go wrong with the delicious Tartan Burger, a local favorite. For dinner enjoy a great steak, salmon, baby back ribs and more. We also have a full bar featuring dozens, if not hundreds, of great drinks. Please follow us on FB and IG for up to date specials and events as well as updates on indoor dine in service, patio dining and takeout specials.

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Scott

Dined 1 day ago

Kevin was a great server - friendly, prompt and knew details about the menu items. The balsamic pork chop with a peach was outstanding-moist and tasty. Other items were also good.

BIN 189

4.3

4.3 (195)

$31 to $50

American

Lake Arrowhead

About the restaurant

Bin 189 is a culinary gem that exudes elegance and charm. The menu at Bin 189 is a delightful fusion of modern American cuisine with a focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, allowing guests to savor exquisite flavors while reveling in the serene beauty of the surrounding landscape, under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Ruben Bugarin. Chef Ruben's specials of the day feature an array of succulent seafood and perfectly grilled steaks, adding a tantalizing dimension to the culinary offerings. Complementing these delights are artisanal craft cocktails such as the "Cedar Smoked Margarita," featuring Espolòn Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, and Smoked Cedar Essence, offering an exciting blend of flavors and aromas. For those with a desire for classics, the "Old Fashioned" beckons with its timeless combination of Makers Mark, Angostura Bitters, Sugar Cube, and a twist of Lemon and Orange, promising a taste of nostalgia with every sip.

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RobertVIP

Dined on 3 Nov 2024

There was five of us for Sunday Brunch. We were very impressed and enjoyed the brunch experience. The food was very good, especially the omelette bar to order. Our server Kim was great and attentive. Highly recommend Bin189 for Sunday brunch.

Paul Martin's American Grill - Rancho Cucamonga

4.7

4.7 (2763)

$30 and under

American

Rancho Cucamonga

About the restaurant

*Parties of 7+ must call to make a reservation.*

Relish a hand-cut filet mignon or signature “brick” chicken, or the sustainable seafood in our fish tacos, all masterfully seared over a live fire mesquite grill at Paul Martin’s American Grill. Located in the Victoria Gardens shopping center in Rancho Cucamonga, our menu features classic American cuisine made from the highest quality ingredients. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business lunch, our restaurant is the ideal place to impress or decompress.

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Chris

Dined 7 days ago

Great food, great drinks, great service by Patrick

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The State - Rancho Cucamonga

4.5

4.5 (331)

$30 and under

American

Rancho Cucamonga

About the restaurant

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Juliet

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

We had our monthly luncheon and tried the State for new experience. It. Was. Great

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Popular dish

Fried Brussels Sprouts

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Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Crème Brûlée

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Bernadino

4.3

4.3 (82)

$30 and under

American

San Bernardino

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Ana

Dined 7 days ago

Great experience with great service wait time was reasonable

Claim Jumper - San Bernardino

4.2

4.2 (361)

$30 and under

American

San Bernardino

About the restaurant

Our friendly environment is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering for a delicious meal with friends and family. Our saloons are a comfortable gathering place to relax after a day at work, to catch a game or share an appetizer with friends. The saloon menu features signature cocktails, chilled martinis, premium and ultra-premium spirits, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, an extensive wine list, and imported and American craft beers including Claim Jumper’s own Honey Blonde, Original Red Ale and IPA. In addition to the saloon menu Claim Jumper offers a Steakhouse menu which includes USDA Prime steaks and premium house made shareable sides. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Claim Jumper offers a selection of freshly prepared items using only the finest ingredients available. Favorites include Certified Angus Beef®, fresh fish, baby back pork ribs, fresh baked pot pie, specialty salads, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and more.

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chrisVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The calamari appetizer was delicious l!! The chicken pot pie was incredibly delicious!! Our server was great, attentive and very friendly!

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Experience

Happy Hour: Sun-Fri 3pm-Close & Saturday 3-7pm

Experience

Birthday Celebration

ProAbition

4.3

4.3 (656)

$31 to $50

American

Riverside

About the restaurant

ProAbition is an intimate dining experience that showcases classic elegance in Downtown Riverside. Our menu features modern creativity with an elevated spin on classic dishes. Located steps from the Mission Inn, our concept serves as the perfect dining destination for any occasion from a romantic date night to drinks with friends. ProAbition is the place to be.

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Sharon

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

We got there at 3pm. There was no need for reservation. We were the only people there. The ambience is wonderful. The prices were shocking as always nowadays, but a little less so due to happy hour. I had the sliders and truffle fries, they were delicious.Service was wonderful. The entire staff was happy and attentive. The place is clean. Overall it was a lovely experience.

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Popular dish

Sweet Spicy Brussels Sprouts

Popular dish

Sweet Spicy Brussel Sprouts

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Truffle Fries

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