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138 curated restaurants across Riverside & San Bernardino counties — chef-driven fine dining, Temecula wine country, legendary taquerias, hidden Persian kitchens, and IE institutions like Mitla Cafe.

✨ Fine Dining
💎 Hidden Gems
🌮 Tacos & Mexican
🍷 Wine Country
🍣 Sushi & Omakase
🌹 Date Night
🍝 Italian
🥩 Steakhouse
🍖 BBQ
🥙 Mediterranean
🥢 Asian
🏛️ Iconic
👨‍🍳 Chef-Driven
🥂 Brunch
🍺 Brewery
🔥 New & Buzzy

Best Restaurants in Inland Empire

Looking for the best places to eat in Inland Empire? Everything IE curates a complete guide to IE restaurants — from neighborhood gems and family-owned spots to award-winning fine dining and trending new openings across Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula, and Redlands.

Filter by cuisine, neighborhood, price range, or vibe to find the right spot for date night, brunch, a quick lunch, or a special celebration. Every listing includes details on hours, location, and what locals actually order.

Our restaurant guide is curated by locals and updated continuously — we only feature real, verified spots with active operations. Save favorites to your account or share picks with friends planning a visit to the IE.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best restaurants in Inland Empire?

The best restaurants in Inland Empire depend on what you're looking for — neighborhood favorites, fine dining, casual brunch, late-night eats, or family spots. Our guide breaks them down by cuisine, neighborhood, price, and occasion so you can find the right match.

How are Inland Empire restaurants selected for this guide?

Every restaurant in our Inland Empire guide is hand-selected and verified by our local team. We don't publish AI-generated listings, paid placements without disclosure, or restaurants we can't confirm are actively operating.

Can I filter by cuisine or neighborhood?

Yes — use the filter bar at the top of the page to narrow restaurants by cuisine type, neighborhood, price range, or vibe (date night, family-friendly, group dining, etc.).

How often is the Inland Empire restaurant guide updated?

We update the Inland Empire restaurant guide continuously as new spots open, old ones close, and our local team discovers new favorites. Closures are removed promptly.

✨ Fine Dining & Top-Tier

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Spaggi's
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Spaggi's

Italian

Upland's premier Italian destination — handmade pasta, an extraordinary wine list, and the kind of polished service that earns regional best-of lists year after year.

Upland
SHOKUNIN
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SHOKUNIN

Japanese

Refined Japanese omakase and sushi at Victoria Gardens — easily the most ambitious sushi counter in the Inland Empire, drawing serious diners from across SoCal.

Rancho Cucamonga
The Goat & Vine
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The Goat & Vine

American

Temecula's iconic Old Town wine-country bistro — handcrafted small plates, a 40+ wine list, and a buzzing courtyard that anchors weekend nights downtown.

Old Town Temecula
Canyons Restaurant
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Canyons Restaurant

American

Foothill-elegant California cuisine — steaks, seafood, and an award-winning wine cellar in a stunning hillside setting near the Etiwanda foothills.

Rancho Cucamonga

💎 IE Hidden Gems

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Maya Restaurant
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Maya Restaurant

Persian

Canyon Crest's flagship Persian-Mediterranean kitchen — kabobs, saffron rice, and tahdig that locals drive across the IE for.

Canyon Crest
Sam's Pita and Kabob
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Sam's Pita and Kabob

Lebanese

Family-owned Mediterranean and Lebanese — kabobs, shawarma, and pita that locals swear is the IE's best.

Riverside
Tartan of Redlands
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Tartan of Redlands

American

Upscale American with a Scottish twist — one of the IE's most under-the-radar special-occasion spots.

Downtown Redlands
Mitla Cafe
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Mitla Cafe

Mexican

Open since 1937 — credited by Taco Bell founder Glen Bell as his inspiration. A piece of California food history serving classic Mexican-American.

Downtown San Bernardino

🍷 Temecula Wine Country

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The Goat & Vine
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The Goat & Vine

American

Temecula's iconic Old Town wine-country bistro — handcrafted small plates, a 40+ wine list, and a buzzing courtyard that anchors weekend nights downtown.

Old Town Temecula
1909 Temecula
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1909 Temecula

American

Modern American small plates in a beautifully restored 1909 building — Temecula's most refined dinner room with a serious wine program.

Old Town Temecula
Crush & Brew
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Crush & Brew

American

Old Town Temecula's social anchor — wine bar by day, gastropub by night, with a curated wine list and craft beer selection.

Old Town Temecula
E.A.T. Marketplace
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E.A.T. Marketplace

American

Farm-to-table breakfast and lunch in Old Town — eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and the IE's best Saturday-morning lineup.

Old Town Temecula

🏛️ Iconic IE Institutions

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Mario's Place
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Mario's Place

Italian

Downtown Riverside's special-occasion Italian — house-made pasta, an extensive Italian wine list, and impeccable service since 1986.

Downtown Riverside
Restaurant at the Mission Inn
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Restaurant at the Mission Inn

American

Sunday brunch at the Mission Inn is a Riverside ritual — California cuisine inside the most stunning hotel in the IE.

Downtown Riverside
Mitla Cafe
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Mitla Cafe

Mexican

Open since 1937 — credited by Taco Bell founder Glen Bell as his inspiration. A piece of California food history serving classic Mexican-American.

Downtown San Bernardino
Rosa Maria's
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Rosa Maria's

Mexican

Legendary San Bernardino burrito and Mexican-American — a regional favorite for decades, beloved across the IE.

San Bernardino

🗺️ Curated IE Dining Guides

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Fine Dining IE

Chef-driven, tasting menus, and special-occasion destinations across the IE.

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Hidden Gems

The under-the-radar spots locals swear by — strip-mall standouts and quiet legends.

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Date Night

Romantic IE restaurants worth the drive across two counties.

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Tacos & Mexican

From legendary taquerias to elevated Mexican — the IE's deepest cuisine.

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Temecula Wine Country

Restaurants in and around Temecula Valley wine country.

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Sushi & Omakase

Surprisingly serious sushi destinations across the IE.

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Italian & Pasta

The IE's strongest Italian houses — Spaggi's, 1909, and beyond.

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Steakhouses

From Cask 'n Cleaver to Hickory Ranch — the IE's classic and modern cuts.

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Best Brunch

Weekend brunch favorites from Redlands to Temecula.

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BBQ

Texas-style brisket, smokehouse legends, and IE pit kings.

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Asian Food

Dumplings, pho, Korean, Thai, and the IE's growing Asian food scene.

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Mediterranean

Persian, Lebanese, Greek, and Mediterranean kitchens across the IE.

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Iconic Institutions

The IE legends — Mitla Cafe, The Mexico Cafe, and decades-old anchors.

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Chef-Driven

IE restaurants defined by a singular culinary vision.

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Casual Classics

Beloved local staples and family-favorite IE comfort food.

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Brewery Dining

Hangar 24, Stone Brewing, and the IE's craft beer kitchen scene.

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New & Buzzy

The newest and most talked-about IE restaurants.

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Wine Bars

Curated wine lists and small-plate destinations across the IE.

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