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Peppercorn Grille, Big Bear Lake, CA

Peppercorn Grille

4.7
4.7
644 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.<br />For schedules and additional information visit http://mountaintransit.org/.<br />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 644 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peppercorn Grille in Big Bear Lake is celebrated for its "amazing food and excellent service." Diners rave about the "wonderful ambiance" and "attentive staff." Standout dishes include the flat iron steak, lobster tail, and blackened steak salad. It's a "must-visit" for romantic dinners and special occasions, offering generous portions and creative cocktails. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

644 Reviews
  1. Amber

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Lorraine

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Bonnie

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    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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  4. Josh

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Dianna

    Portland

    45 reviews

    vip
    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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  8. Jennifer

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husband's birthday at the Peppercorn Grille. The service was outstanding. My pomegranate martini was delicious. My husband had peppercorn steak. He loved it. I had pistachio crusted chicken, which was a little dry, but tasted good. Good tip: They offer parking for patrons next to the restaurant, which is nice because it gets busy in the Village. We'll definitely be back!

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  9. Pamela

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing! We will definitely be going back next time we visit Big Bear.

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  10. Mike

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best dining experience in Big Bear. We celebrate our wedding anniversary at the Peppercorn every year. It has always been the very best. We Love you! See you soon...

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Peppercorn Grille is rated 4.7 stars by 644 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 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
    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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