Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Inland Empire

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Inland Empire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Veuve Noire

4.8

4.8 (216)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Rancho Cucamonga

About the restaurant

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Brenda

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic atmosphere. Jesse, the bartender, created custom made cocktails for us that were top notch. Just a really fun unique experience.

KUWADA Sushi

4.9

4.9 (301)

$50 and over

Sushi

Rancho Cucamonga

About the restaurant

At KUWADA Sushi, we invite you to embark on a delectable journey through the world of sushi. Nestled in the heart of Rancho Cucamonga, our restaurant at 12780 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739, is your destination for exquisite sushi creations that tantalize the taste buds.

Our commitment to culinary craftsmanship and fresh, high-quality ingredients ensures each bite is a delightful experience. Whether you're a sushi connoisseur or a newcomer to this culinary art, our diverse menu has something for everyone.

Come join us for an unforgettable dining experience, where each visit is a celebration of flavors, textures, and traditions. We look forward to serving you soon at KUWADA Sushi!

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Angela

Dined 2 days ago

Chef was fabulous! Sat at the bar while he prepared and every bite was delicious! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

SHOKUNIN - Rancho Cucamonga

4.7

4.7 (198)

$50 and over

Sushi

Rancho Cucamonga

About the restaurant

Here at Shokunin we serve traditional omakase styled courses.
Omakase is a Japanese phrase that means "I'll leave it up to you”. The chef chooses the fresh fish selection daily and garnishes it into a 11 or 13 course meal. Our mission is to deliver a fine dining experience in a casual environment all at an affordable price.

As a disclaimer, we do not sell any rolls that are baked, fried, or contain eel sauce or spicy mayo. We also do not sell any kitchen items, such as teriyaki bowls.

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Frank

Dined on Jul 20, 2025

My wife and I had a spectacular meal for our anniversary! Peter did a marvelous job and every course was delicious and each one had its own unique flavor and presentation. We were also served a delicious yuzu cheesecake gratis for our anniversary!

Mario's Place

4.8

4.8 (41)

$31 to $50

Italian

Riverside

About the restaurant

Mario's Place takes pride in its commitment to culinary excellence. The menu specializes in fresh, seasonal ingredients. Complement your meal with a selection from Mario's Place's extensive wine list, featuring an array of award-winning vintages from around the world. Their knowledgeable staff will guide you through the options, ensuring a perfect pairing for your chosen dish.

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AlexVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing Italian food in a beautifully appointed restaurant.

Dapper Dine & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (155)

$30 and under

American

Riverside

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Riverside, CA, Dapper Dine & Lounge exudes warmth and welcomes guests with open arms. With its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and a menu bursting with mouthwatering dishes, it's the perfect place to unwind and savor a delightful meal. Our diverse menu caters to every palate, whether you're looking for a leisurely dinner with loved ones, a quick lunch catch-up with friends, or a solo meal at the bar. Dapper Dine & Lounge offers a relaxed setting where laughter flows as freely as the conversation. Come as you are, and leave with a satisfied heart, a full stomach, and a smile.

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AlexandriaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and wonderful atmosphere. There was a sax player walking around and he was amazing.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Victoria Gardens

4.7

4.7 (1859)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Rancho Cucamonga

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Taylor

Dined on Jul 14, 2025

The best experience I’ve had here yet!! Our waitress was amazing and did so much to make my birthday dinner the best that it could be. Outstanding food, timing, and overall service. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon!! :D

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Canyon Lake Country Club Bar & Grill

4.9

4.9 (121)

$30 and under

American

Lake Elsinore

About the restaurant

Overlooking Canyon Lake's beautiful golf course, the Country Club Bar & Grill is a laid-back, casual atmosphere restaurant that is open to the public. The restaurant offers a casual menu that integrates nicely with the leisure of a golf course with daily specials and happy hour all through the week. Our outdoor patio overlooks the beautiful golf course and features fire pits and lounge areas to relax and enjoy bites and drinks with friends and family. We are located in Canyon Lake, California, and service the nearby areas of Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Sun City, Murrieta, and Temecula.

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Liz

Dined on May 9, 2025

Trivia Night at the Country Club. Good time had by all. Friendly but competitive

Cask n' Cleaver - Rancho Cucamonga

4.8

4.8 (1223)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Rancho Cucamonga

About the restaurant

The Place for Serious Steak & Wine Lovers!

In the mood for a great steak, fresh seafood, mouth watering burgers or just a great salad? The Cask is the perfect place! For lunch, dinner or just cocktails & appetizers at the bar!

We offer a superb selection of California Wines, a Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 11:30 to 7:00pm, comfortable casual ambiance, a kid’s menu and private banquet rooms. Let us host your service club meetings, staff parties, banquets, cocktail parties, receptions, rehearsal dinners, holiday celebrations, anniversaries & birthdays.

With confidence we can say ... “OUR STEAKS ARE THE BEST! YOU CAN TASTE THE DIFFERENCE!” Thanks to you, our guests, we have been in business over 40 years!

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DeAnnVIP

Dined on Jul 17, 2025

Trish is an outstanding waitress and George the manager does an excellent job running this restaurant. This is the best restaurant we love the menu, excellent food, and super good prices. Thank you all for a good hometown family restaurant

Spaggi's

4.9

4.9 (1392)

$50 and over

Italian

Upland

About the restaurant

Everyday at Spaggi"s is a new culinary experience, where Executive Chef and Owner Henry Gonzalez dishes up delightful, surprising and delicious Italian Cuisine, also offering a wide range of Steaks and Seafood. "Just like people, food should be beautiful from the inside out." he says. The result is Spaggi's award-winning menu that bring customers from all over Southern California coming back for more.
Offering dining in our main dining room, we also have two private rooms , for 20 or 30 or two rooms combined for a maximum of 50. For information about private party dining please call Ana Gonzalez directly 909-223-7985
We also offer outdoor dining. Reservation are recommended

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Michael

Dined on Jul 20, 2025

The food was good. I ordered the yellow fin tuna carpaccio, Chilean sea bass and the grilled scampi. I was pleased with my overall experience the only complaints I have (oversight on my part), they have an extensive wine menu. I’m not fond of wine I’m more into liqueurs, but for wine lovers you’ll enjoy yourselves. The other disconnect I encountered was with the taste of the grilled scampi. Overall it was bland, void of seasoning. The steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes more than compensated for the shrimp though. Still a pleasurable experience I’m glad I tried it and will absolutely dine there again.

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4.7

4.7 (26)

$50 and over

Sushi

Redlands

About the restaurant

Here at Shokunin we serve traditional omakase styled courses. Omakase is a Japanese phrase that means "I'll leave it up to you”. The chef chooses the fresh fish selection daily and garnishes it into a 11 or 13 course meal. Our mission is to deliver a fine dining experience in a casual environment all at an affordable price. As a disclaimer, we do not sell any kitchen items, such as teriyaki bowls.

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Steven

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great experience with amazing fish prepared with much thought. Dinner was beautiful.

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