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. 1909

    $$

    Superb cocktails and craft-beer samplers, a something-for-everyone menu, and the always swingin' streetside patio have made this gastropub one of Old Town's jolliest hangouts. Starters like blue corn Kobe beef hot dogs, smoked chicken wings, and crab and shrimp empanadas pair well with the drinks; standout mains include the 1909 burger (love the bacon-onion jam) and braised lamb shank. Brunch—all the usual suspects, plus peanut butter French Toast, grilled tofu and kimchi, ahi tartare, and other nouveau fare—is a mob scene on most weekends.

    28656 Front St., Temecula, California, 92590, USA
    951-619–1909

    Known For

    • Superb cocktails
    • Streetside patio
    • Popular weekend brunch
  • 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. Packing House Restaurant & Wine Shop

    $$

    At this shop, bar, and restaurant inside a former orange-packing house, you can purchase wines from around the world and enjoy them on-site. Throughout the day, pair your selection with seasonal small plates and specialty cheeses and, for dinner, entrées like poke tostadas with sushi-grade ahi tuna and an organic beef burger with smoked bacon, aged cheddar, and spicy tomato aioli.

    540 W. 1st St., Claremont, California, 91711, USA
    909-445–9463

    Known For

    • Admirable by-the-glass wine selection
    • Reasonable corkage fee
    • Fine stop for wine and nibbles but also for dinner

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.; no dinner Tues., Five wine tastings from $20
  • 4. Wilshire’s Apple Shed

    $

    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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