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Peppercorn Grille, Big Bear Lake, CA

Peppercorn Grille

4.7
4.7
658 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 17 times today
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • 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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 658 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Inland Empire

    Great for fine wines

  • Inland Empire

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peppercorn Grille in Big Bear is a favorite for "outstanding food, service and vibe." Guests rave about the "cozy, fine-dining experience" with "delicious" dishes like lobster and crab cakes. The "lovely ambiance" and "excellent service" make it a must-visit. Perfect for special occasions with its "romantic atmosphere."

658 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved our server (I think her name was Hannah). Food was good, hostesses were pleasant and professional. We will be back💜

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  2. cesar

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La mejor opción para cenar en big bear, excelente servicio y atención

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peppercorn Grill is our favorite restaurant in Big Bear. Outstanding food, service and vibe.

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  4. Brittany

    Atlanta

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The crab cakes with the mango salsa and the filet with lobster tail, side salad and loaded baked potato were delicious! Very cute and intimate restaurant.

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  5. Jorge

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excelente lugar. La comida deliciosa. Atención de primera!

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  6. Mariana

    Aguascalientes

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciosa experiencia! Muy agradable el ambiente y la comida super rica. El mesero fue muy amable

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  7. Jeremy

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a must visit in Big Bear for an upscale dining option. We dine here every time we're in the area. We love the ambiance, service and food is always excellent. Don't miss out.

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  8. vicente

    Mexico City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Todo excelente, pero es bastante caro para el nivel de comida que sirven

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  9. Nancy

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    For the Location it’s very good. But if you compare it to restaurants in Los Angeles, it doesn’t fare as well. staff was lovely. My dinner turned out to be quite good however, the scallops were literally tasteless. But all in all a nice place 

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  10. Jane

    VIP

    London

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved our experience at the Peppercorn Grille. The service & food was excellent .

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Peppercorn Grille is rated 4.7 stars by 658 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 17 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 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • 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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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