The Inland Empire Restaurants

Downtown Riverside is home to a few ambitious restaurants, along with the familiar chains. The college town of Claremont has creative contemporary and ethnic fare. Innovative cuisine has become the norm in Temecula, especially at winery restaurants, some of whose chefs specialize in farm-to-table cuisine. The options are more limited in the smaller mountain communities; typically, each town supports a single upscale restaurant, along with fast-food outlets, steak-and-potatoes family spots, and perhaps an Italian or Mexican eatery. Universally, dining out is casual.

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  • 1. Tropicali

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    Known for having the best poke bowls in California, this food-shack-turned-restaurant has a friendly, service-oriented hipster staff and dishes like smoked teriyaki chicken and Hawaiian pulled pork that blend the flavors of Tahiti, Jamaica, Hawaii, and other tropical spots. The tiki-style setting and consistently fresh food make this family-run restaurant a favorite in town, so plan to wait during high season. If you ask how sashimi-grade tuna lands in Big Bear, prepare to hear “from mystical mermaids” (it’s a secret source). 

    40616 Village Dr., Big Bear Lake, California, 92315, USA
    909-878–0499

    Known For

    • Cali-meets-tropical cuisine
    • Poke bowls made with fresh, wild-caught ahi tuna
    • Healthy food at a fair price

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 2. Tutti Mangia Italian Chophouse

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    A favorite of college students and their visiting parents, this storefront dining room has a warm and cozy feel and menu choices that include long-bone pork chops, osso buco, and pan-roasted salmon with blood-orange rosemary sauce. Bruschetta, fried calamari, truffle arancini, and other small plates, some seasonal, always entice.

    102 Harvard Ave., Claremont, California, 91711, USA
    909-625–4669

    Known For

    • Wide selection of first and second courses and sides
    • Martini and wine bar happy hour except Saturday
    • Heart-healthy, low-calorie menu items

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.; no lunch, Reservations essential
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