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Peppercorn Grille

4.0 (2.9k reviews)
Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Classy
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Vivian C.

My friend and I stopped here at Peppercorn Grille for lunch on a weekend and were seated right away. We ordered 2 ahi sandwiches and 2 lunch burgers. Everyone enjoyed their dish! The food was delicious and flavorful, though I think some items can be a bit pricey, $30.99 for a burger is on the higher side, but the taste definitely made up for it. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the service was attentive and friendly. Overall, a great spot for a tasty meal .

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Christine R.

Peppercorn Grille is truly one of those must-visit dining experiences when you're in Big Bear Lake Village. My husband Ray and I had dinner here during our stay, and it was such a memorable evening from start to finish. This is not a rushed, in-and-out kind of place -- it's intimate, quiet, and meant to be enjoyed slowly. You come here to relax, connect, and savor every bite. Ray ordered the Chinese Chicken Salad and absolutely loved it. The candied almonds were such a special touch, and the dressing was phenomenal -- perfectly balanced and full of flavor. I had the Cappellini Pomodoro, and wow... the Roma tomato sauce was incredibly fresh and delicious. Everything was so light and beautifully put together. Even when I was getting full, I still wanted to keep eating because it was just that good. The Parmesan and overall balance made it feel indulgent without being heavy. Our server, Tyler, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely cared about our experience. I couldn't decide between a side salad or the soup of the day, and he recommended their onion soup -- not your typical onion soup at all, but a unique recipe I've never tasted before, and it was fantastic. Such a great recommendation. Servers like Tyler make all the difference. When someone treats a restaurant like it's their own, you feel it -- and it's why customers want to come back. Five stars all the way. Peppercorn Grille is absolutely a place we look forward to visiting every time we're in Big Bear.

Lasagna Al Forno
Gabriel M.

Peppercorn Grille is the best restaurant in Big Bear. Their new takes on some of their classic Italian dishes will have you enjoying every bite until there's no leftovers. The staff is also amazing and attentive. Also, Daniel wasn't even our server, but made sure we were taken care of.

Beef Stroganoff
Najeya K.

Pleasant Surprise in Big Bear! Classiest spot we could find. The pastas taste really authentic with depth to the sauce. The Spinach Ricotta Ravioli was delicious with fresh cheese filling & a creamy tomato sauce. The Beef Stroganoff was surprisingly tasty for a mushroom pasta. There was great service & food but for the price point, they should bring out better bread & butter. The thick slabs of white bread were not good.

Maui Crab Cakes
Madison B.

Great service! Highly recommended to make a reservation as they may not take walk ins. Had the lobster ravioli and it was good but very rich and heavy. Good sized portions. The crab cake appetizer was delicious and fresh. Great date night spot. Pricey but still recommend.

Sign inside the restaurant.
Missteree C.

We loved it the first time we went! We dined in that time. We went back up to Big Bear and wanted to grab soup to go for dinner. $26 for not even a full cup is insane!!! It's not that good! We were so disappointed. I seriously wanted a refund. We won't be back!!!

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Michael M.

This was easily one of the best dining experiences we've had in Big Bear. The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere and a charming patio where we were able to dine comfortably with our dogs. We started with the bruschetta and the calamari steak served with a zesty lemon aioli--both dishes were generously portioned and full of flavor. Two members of our group are vegan, and the staff was happy to accommodate them with a delicious capellini pomodoro, served without cheese. I shared the flatiron steak, which was crusted with peppercorn and topped with a rich peppercorn cognac cream sauce--absolutely mouthwatering. If you're visiting Big Bear, this place should definitely be on your list.

Julio T.

Food was alright . I was upset with the pasta . Didn't have much flavor . Steak was really good . But it's a bit pricey for sure . Soup was good . . Don't have much to say . Wasn't so impressed. Employees are very humbled people . Very nice and attentive. Our server told us the owner is a bit strict on the employees. That's the reason for my 3 star . I can appreciate a business when their employees are taken care of . I could be wrong but I was told otherwise . Ambiance is beautiful . Dim lights excellent for dates but keep in mind you'll spend more than 100 for a party of 2 .

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Linda V.

You ever had that coworker who acts busy but really isn't just so that the rest of the team has to pick up his slack? If we got Zack as our server it would've been 4 stars, SMH... but we got Tyler. We wanted patio seating so our friendly hostess asked if we were willing to wait a few for them to clear the table for us, and we happily obliged, asking her for a glass of water for me while waiting in the front entrance area, which she brought. Once seated, I brought my empty glass and Tyler brought a full glass for my bf, but nothing for me. If he even looked at the empty glass he should have either: 1) replaced my glass with a full one and taken the empty one away or 2) fill my empty one. This isn't rocket science. At no point during any part of the meal did he do that, despite us requesting several times. He didn't come by to ask us about our meal. He didn't take our plates - other staff did. At the start of our visit we ordered drinks first. Bf ordered the mule, which he enjoyed and I asked for more water. Tyler brought out the mule before taking our order... without my water, nor after I asked again. So yeah, Tyler gets no star, the food gets 3 stars, and Zack--wherever you are--you're the unsung hero of this establishment. Shout out to the other staff who finally took pity on me and filled my glass before I started hallucinating. The nice Latina lady handling the water pitcher asked me about my meal. Hell, they should give Tyler the water pitcher and her the server position. Tyler was nowhere to be seen until end of the meal to ask if we wanted dessert, got the check and nonchalantly threw in a question in passing on how it went when it really was a moot point by then because the meal was already over. Tyler didn't tell us the specials (didn't know they had any until we overheard Zack toward the end of our meal tell the next table). Meanwhile, Zack--serving the table next to us--was out here running the server Olympics. He made conversation with them like they were long-lost cousins, dropped off waters with lemon slices, asked next table if they wanted parmesan on their pasta/salad (Tyler didn't--he just seems to think pepper is the only condiment or too lazy to carry more than pepper--who puts pepper on salad or lobster ravioli?) Zack basically turned their whole meal into a delightful experience. Food? Good. I ordered clam chowder and my honey ordered lobster ravioli and house salad with a balsamic vinaigrette. My clam chowder was on the salty side, and bf agreed, but nothing to the extent of being unpalatable. The lobster ravioli was pretty darn good. The bread it came with was hard as a rock. I had read another review from some restaurant awhile back where someone complained the bread cut the roof of their mouth and thought wow, what a Karen - how can you eat a bread so hard it cuts your mouth? Well, I didn't know it did that to me eating this bread until the next day when I was eating and realized the skin on the roof of my mouth was cut from this bread. Guess you don't realize it in the moment, so be forewarned you better soak that bread or something, lol. Salad was salad. Tyler brought out the salad and clam chowder first, automatically placing the salad in front of me without a word. Word? We swapped plates after he left. He just doesn't do well with communication overall. He's too busy doing who knows what, it certainly wasn't serving other tables. For dessert we ordered the Apple tart, warm out of the oven paired with ice cream with a nicely cut strawberry we enjoyed to finish our meal. Atmosphere? Nice. We got patio seating on a beautiful Labor Day weekend. Service? Depends on who you get. If you're lucky enough to land Zack, congratulations--you win. If you get Tyler... pack a water bottle. Next to Zack's performance, Tyler looked like an understudy who forgot his lines. Would I come back? Sure. But next time, I'm asking for Zack by name.

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Ask the Community - Peppercorn Grille

Can you accommodate a party of 9-10?

We cannot accommodate large parties, I apologize!

Are dogs allowed in the patio dining area?

Vince, Yes. Patio only. Not very dog friendly establishment. We have a service dog & they would not allow us to sit inside the restaurant. It was cold on the patio! The… Read more

Can you accommodate a party of 6?

Hello! We have one table in the dining room that will accommodate a party of six and it is a walk-in table only. You can come to the host desk and put your name on the waitlist and we will text you when the table is ready.

Can I reserve a table for 2 adults and 3 kids? It says only parties of 4 on website.

That’s correct. We are just a very small boutique dining room with tables that seat 2 to 4 guests. We have one table that will seat 5 and is a walk-in table only. You are more than welcome to join us as a walk in, I just don’t know when you get… Read more

Is there a kids menu?

Hello Andy! We do not have a kids menu. We do offer 10” pizzas and some side dishes. If you want to check out our menu please go to www.peppercorngrille.com. Have a great day!

Are dogs allowed in the patio?

We do allow well behaved dogs on our patio!

Hello,,I want to surprise my Wife for her Birthday March 13th. We'll be staying at the resort for tha weekend with my father and our Three children. 6 total. I would love to have Dinner for her at you place for her. What's my best move🤔?

I would pick a different place

Will you be taking reservations for mid March?

Hi Laura, we will not be taking reservations until we are allowed to open 100% in our dining room. This will depend on our city and state regulations. I would suggest to call the restaurant when you would like to make a reservation. Thank you for… Read more

How in advance should you request a reservation? And is there a dress code?

Hello there! We are not currently taking reservations and probably won’t be doing so until we are allowed to reopen 100%. Unfortunately we have had to remove too many tables to honor reservations. We are currently accepting walk-ins of parties up to… Read more

Is there indoor dining? If no, are there heat lamps outdoor?

Heatlamps outside, last I went couple months back

Will you be offering a Valentine's Day special?

Hello we will only be doing our regular dinner menu on Valentine’s Day

Are you offering Thanksgiving dinner next week?

We will be closed on Thanksgiving to allow our staff to spend time with their families.

Do you accept reservation for a group of 7-8?

I’m sorry we are only taking parties of 4 or less at this time and also due to the Covid uncertainty, we are not taking reservations until further notice

Is there a corkage fee?

Hi there, yes there is a $20 corkage fee per bottle

Do they cater for weddings?

We do not offer catering.

Is this place pet friendly?

They have outdoor seating, they allow animals on the patio.

What was your favorite dish?

The Lamb!

Is this restaurant vegan-friendly?

Yes, it is.

Will you be open on Christmas Day?

No

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It's been a few years since I last visited BYB&G. The menu has changed and they've renamed some…read moreentrees. All in all, it was a decent experience. The food was okay, but they run out of popular items. I wanted the brisket but it was done by our 6pm seating. Granted, it was Sunday and they probably didn't plan for a late rush. I did have the greens but it was a small portion. I should've gotten the garlic mashed potatoes. The ribs were okay, and the fat pig burger was okay. Fries were decent and the drinks were standard (no alcohol ordered). You can expect to spend about $30 a person. Since I've not tried other BBQ in Big Bear, I'm not sure where this stands. However it was a decent meal. No big issues.

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The Bone Yard Bar & Grill - Tri-tip sandwich with flat Flat Fries

Tri-tip sandwich with flat Flat Fries

The Bone Yard Bar & Grill - BBQ sauces are very good. The spicy has a good kick and builds the more you eat.

BBQ sauces are very good. The spicy has a good kick and builds the more you eat.

The Bone Yard Bar & Grill - Chicken tenders were very moist and very good

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Chicken tenders were very moist and very good

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