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. Belgian Waffle Works

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    This dockside eatery, steps from where the Lake Arrowhead Queen departs on lake excursions, is quaint and homey, with country decor and beautiful water views. Dive into a mud-pie Belgian waffle with chocolate fudge sauce or try a Belgian s'more with a marshmallow-and-chocolate sauce; burgers, pulled-pork sandwiches, tuna melts, chili, chicken dishes, and salads are among the other fare. All go well with the microbrews or a Belgian beer.

    28200 Hwy. 189, Lake Arrowhead, California, 92352, USA
    909-337–5222

    Known For

    • 18 different waffles
    • Healthy options and children's menu
    • Great lake views from outdoor patio

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 2. Bert & Rocky's Cream Company

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    The sinfully innovative concoctions at this local ice-cream shop include mint Oreo, blueberry-cheesecake, and the Elvis special with bananas and peanut butter. The vanilla's delightful, too.

    242 Yale Ave., Claremont, California, 91711, USA
    909-625–1852

    Known For

    • 400-plus ice-cream flavors
    • Homemade waffle cones
    • Caramel-covered apples
  • 3. Wilshire’s Apple Shed

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    This café and cider-tasting room is about as charming as it gets, with a wraparound porch, rocking chairs, and views of Wilshire Peak. In winter, cozy up by the fire with a hot caramel apple latte, or linger longer for wood-fired pizza topped with pulled pork, apple slices, and mozzarella. Other eats include quiche, sandwiches, salads, and pastries. The “Shed” is also home to the Mercantile gift shop and the Oak Glen Tobacconist where you can light up the night.

    11925 Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, California, 92399, USA
    909-790–3322

    Known For

    • Local hard ciders and fresh pastries
    • Country atmosphere
    • Wood-burning pizza oven

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
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