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Peppercorn Grille

4.7 (760)
$50 and over
Californian
553 Pine Knot Ave., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

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Peppercorn Grille

4.7
$50 and over
Californian
Big Bear Lake

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
We are family owned and operated, serving California cuisine. We welcome you to a warm and inviting ambience with intimate booths and table seating, as well as outdoor dining on our heated patio, perfect for adult occasions. 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, French bread and most of our desserts 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 toasted ciabatta bread. Try one of our specialty salads or our 10 inch thick crust pizzas, prepared fresh in our brick oven! We proudly offer Certified Angus steaks and burgers, Alaskan halibut and salmon, lobster, many other seafood dishes, pasta dishes, lasagna, chicken, pork tenderloin and rack of lamb. Come and see why we are a local favorite!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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 transport
    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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Peppercorn Grille.

4.7

4.7
(760)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 beloved dining destination known for its "absolutely amazing" food and "phenomenal" service. Guests rave about dishes like the "Artichoke & Avocado stuffed chicken" and "perfectly prepared" steaks. The "lovely upscale spot" offers a "great experience" with an extensive cocktail and wine menu, making it perfect for special occasions or a cozy night out.
760 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the third time we’ve been here. The food is absolutely amazing and the service is phenomenal. Just moved to Big Bear this past spring and this is our new favorite spot by a lot!

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  2. JOHN

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every year for about 8 years we look forward to our dinner at Pepperoni. Our table is always ready when we arrive. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The food and service are right on track. We even chatted with the bus lady who has been there 20 years. We need to come back more often

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  3. Vicki

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely upscale spot, very good good and lots of cocktail and wine options. I had the Salmon stuffed with crab and it was delicious.

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  4. Nikki

    Portland / Oregon5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Peppercorn Grill every time we come to our Bear house….always, a great experience! Last night it was particularly exceptional. Started with their Mushroom Soup which was delicious. Salmon entree special was cooked perfectly. Kailyn H. our server did a lovely job with timing even though we experienced a temporary power outage due to the storm. She kept us informed and happy. Thank you, Peppercorn Grill, for being a great consistent first choice option when we are in town!

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  5. Fiona

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was friendly, food was decent as expected.

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  6. Raul

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I are no strangers to Peppercorn Grille. By far our favorite restaurant on the mountain. Perfect for a special occasion or just a night out for a good dinner. My in laws have been coming here since the beginning in 2003! Cheers.

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  7. Patricia

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you want flavors that pop and an overall experience that you will be talking about for days after, visit Peppercorn. We had Artichoke & Avocado stuffed chicken-AMAZING! And the peppercorn crusted steak was perfectly prepared and so tender you did not need a steak knife. Sides were excellent and the bread, YUM. The service was attentive but not intrusive. One of the best dining experiences of 2026

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  8. Kathleen

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place. Lovely evening ambience once the sun set. Good wine list. Steak was fabulous. I recommend the creme brulee

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  9. Luisa

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience hotesss was nice and waiter was amazing food was delicious and the ambiance was great to celebrate a birthday ! Thank you !

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  10. Mark

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Going to Big Bear for over forty years. Peppercorn and their new restaurant the Oak Side are the best in town. Great food, excellent service and outside dining.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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 transport
    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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Peppercorn Grille gets busiest during village peak times and holiday weekends, guests report it being packed on Saturdays and over holiday weekends, so reservations are recommended; the patio can be a quieter spot, with at least one guest calling it “quiet, with a lovely breeze.”

Yes, Peppercorn Grille offers outdoor dining on a heated patio, and guests frequently mention enjoying meals and patio seating there.

Peppercorn Grille’s Signature New England Clam Chowder is a standout, it’s listed as the restaurant’s signature soup on the menu and guests repeatedly praise it.

Peppercorn Grille feels warm and inviting with intimate booths and table seating; guests describe it as cozy and romantic, with a small, well-appointed dining room and a pleasant patio breeze.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Yes, the Peppercorn Grille offers family seating: they have high chairs (the two on site are sometimes in use) and a couple of larger tables that can accommodate parties of five, with staff working with reservations to seat larger groups.

Guests frequently describe the portions as generous, several reviews say the portions were "enormous, " leaving parties well satisfied.

Yes, Peppercorn Grille's intimate booths, heated patio and wine-forward bar make it a popular choice for anniversaries and romantic evenings.

Peppercorn Grille offers intimate booths and table seating inside, plus outdoor dining on a heated patio, a cozy setup the owners describe as ideal for adult occasions.

Yes, families dine here: staff have accommodated infants and larger parties, and guests report children enjoying shared dishes like the cheese pizza; note only a couple of tables will fit parties of five.

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Peppercorn Grille

4.7
$50 and over
Californian
Big Bear Lake

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
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