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. Tutti Mangia Italian Chophouse

    $$$$

    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
  • 2. Restaurant Gastrognome

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    Elegant and dimly lighted, with wood paneling, lace curtains, and an oft-glowing fireplace, "The Gnome" is where locals go for a romantic dinner. The overall feel is French, but the menu goes beyond the Gallic, with entrées such as calamari amandine, sausage pasta, and bacon-wrapped scallops and shrimp. The French onion soup always satisfies, and the roast duck with orange sauce and barbecued pork ribs are excellent as well. The crème brûlée makes for a sweet finale. For lighter dinner fare, check out the café menu.

    54381 Ridgeview Dr., Idyllwild, California, 92549, USA
    951-659–5055

    Known For

    • Romantic setting
    • French-inspired menu
    • Crème brûlée

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
  • 3. The Sycamore Inn

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    Built in 1921, the Sycamore Inn occupies the site of a stagecoach stop on Historic Route 66. The specialty here is USDA dry-aged prime steak—portion sizes range from 8 to 22 ounces—but also on the menu are Chilean sea bass, Australian lobster tail, and Colorado rack of lamb. The wine list includes selections from the best Napa and Sonoma wineries; France, New Zealand, Australia, and South America are also well represented.

    8318 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga, California, 91730, USA
    909-982–1104

    Known For

    • Dry-aged prime steak
    • International wine selection
    • Fireside dining

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential
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