Parking was not a problem. As soon as I entered through the double doors of "Cornelio's Steak House" I sensed that the waitresses attitude and attention was upon the customer. (NICE) Seated, really feeling the fresh baked bread with real butter. SIDENOTE: Everything is served à la carte. Know up front that the $200. reservation deposit will be taken off of your bill. (HINT): side portions are enough for two people to share. Being satisfied with the service, atmosphere, and flavors...my overall dining experience was beneficial. read more

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Ranchtario! 100% ya'll are asleep on this one, too busy stuffing your grubby lips at Texas de Brazil, hands down one of the best steakhouses in California, if not the country. Easily on par with Mortons, yup I said it, so give up your Longhorn this weekend and visit, you won't regret it. Your welcome. read more

Been wanting to try this place out for a while now! My bestie and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here last night! I made a reservation for us online. We arrived a little before our reservation, but they were able to seat us right away. Love the decor in the place! It's very elegant, clean and roomy. The lighting strikes the perfect balance--bright enough to see your meal beautifully, yet soft enough to preserve the intimate, upscale ambiance. Liliana was our server and she was excellent. We were having trouble deciding on what to order, so she brought us some waters and bread and butter for the table. The bread appeared to be freshly baked or at least warmed and the butter was soft-churned so it was easy to spread. Wonderful! We decided to share the jumbo lump crab cakes which were so flavorful and loaded with delicious crab! I was a little surprised they weren't served with a dipping sauce, but it honestly wasn't needed. We each decided to get the 6 oz filet with 3 jumbo shrimp. The sides are shareable, so we ordered the grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes. Everything was incredible! Our filets were cooked to perfection and were like cutting into butter. So fresh and flavorful. The plates really do sizzle as they're finished with clarified butter and parsley. The shrimp were a nice addition to the plate. The grilled asparagus was a great way to add greens to the meal, though I didn't try the hollandaise sauce that came with it. The mashed potatoes were creamy and seasoned perfectly! I can see why this place has such amazing reviews! We also didn't feel rushed during our meal and were able to casually sit there, chatting and enjoying taking our time. I honestly can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! read more

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Nice ambience for a business dinner. The appetizer of spinach dip and crispy shrimp was excellent. I asked the waitress what is their best selling item and she recommended the ribeye. It cooked it rare and it was average tasting nothing really special about the meat. We also got a side dish of the macaroni and cheese with lobster that was very tasty. The brussels sprouts with bacon was also very delicious. The broccoli was average. The asparagus was tasty however they did not trim the ends of the asparagus so it was woody. Overall experience very average for the price that was paid. read more

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Had dinner at Cornelio's Steak House right by the hotel we were staying and it was a solid, classic steakhouse experience. The ribeye was cooked well and had good flavor, and the filet mignon was tender and well-seasoned. We also tried the shrimp cocktail and a baked potato, both simple but done right. Service was attentive and the atmosphere felt relaxed and surprisingly upscale for a strip mall restaurant. read more

The ambiance is nice and welcoming. The restaurant is very nice inside. The filet mignon and the grilled shrimp were cooked just right. Tender and juicy. Both very tasty! The mashed potatoes and the vegetables were enough for 2. We had some left over to take home. The chicken was very good and not overcooked. The hot fudge cake was very good! Well worth it! Everything is à la carte in case you have never been here. You order your main dish and, for 2, you can share the sides. Enjoy!! read more

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Amazing food and service. The steaks were superb, but it excludes side dishes, so it is very expensive. The vegetables, side dishes, baked bread excellent. We are out of town, and decided to stop by due to the many great reviews, we will be coming back. Alita, our waitress was excellent. The owner was apparently the one that prepared our dishes; tender. Highly recommend this location. The restaurant is also very clean and fancy. read more

Cornelio’s Steak House - Dining room - Steakhouses Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Had a pretty great experience here with only minor hiccups. Service - Great, our server was awesome. French Onion - I thought it was really good and flavorful. My dad thought it was passable. Carpaccio - I was super excited for this as I only rarely see this at restaurants, but they were out! Very disappointing, but I can't hold it against them unless this is a regular occurrence. Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - This was the worst crab cake I've ever eaten. It was extremely "fishy" and had lots of hard bits in it. Not sure if this was the style, but it was disgusting. I could barely eat any. My dad said it was fine. Chopped Salad - Fine, neutral. Dressing could pop a lil bit more to give it some identity. Otherwise it was okay as a placeholder generic salad. Ribeyes - Excellent, very unique. My dad's was overcooked (medium instead of medium rare). I traded him since I'm less picky. The way they season and cook it was extremely flavorful, melt in your mouth, almost like a wagyu. One of the best ribeyes I've had. Steak sauces - Mid, bland. Not the worst, not the best. Halibut - Only had a bite, but seemed pretty tasty. Creamed Spinach - Yummy. A nice touch. I rarely see creamed spinach at nice restaurants so it was a great change of pace. Sauteed Mushrooms - Sliced very thinly with onions which I thought was a great stylistic choice vs standard button mushrooms. I like it either way but I appreciated the uniqueness. Asparagus - Just typical neutral veg, perfectly fine. The hollandaise it comes with is a nice touch. Creme Brulee - Perfect, but totally normal, which is a good thing. No innovation necessary. In summary, I would return. Lots of things were great, a couple things were concerning. But overall I had quite a positive experience. read more

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Service was beyond excellent!! My server Alleeta was so sweet and very attentive and welcoming... kudos to the chef The filet was like butter melting in your mouth everything was very well seasoned and perfectly cooked to perfection. The New York strip had a perfect chard and was cooked to perfection.. dessert was delightful read more

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My partner and I went to Cornelio's steakhouse on a Friday night and it was good to see that it was busy but with no wait time. Also love the large parking lot in the back, it's never been hard to find parking. We ordered a rack of lamb and a steak with plentiful sides of mashed potatoes and mushrooms, overall the entrees were pretty good and well cooked. The calamari was seasoned great with a good crunch. The chocolate molten cake was tasty but unfortunately did not have any melt so it was more of a decadent chocolate cake which paired very well with the berries and ice cream. The item that really blew our minds though: that beautiful starter of bread and butter--let me tell you that I haven't had such good bread and butter in a while. The bread was perfectly toasted on the outside with a soft and warm inside and the butter was an addictive perfectly salted entity that was to die for. We would honestly come back just for that bread, so delicious! read more

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This restaurant is across the way from Ontario Mills in a small strip mall. The parking was a little challenging for a Friday night. The inside was cozy and felt intimate. Great for a date night! We stood with the hostess for a good long time despite there being plenty of tables and servers. We were eventually seated but the waitress seemed busy. After waiting a while again, the host took our order. The ribeye, lobster, Brussel sprouts and the baked potato were all very good. I loved the bread that we started with. Unlike other steakhouses, the bread was not refillable. They were going to charge for more bread. Overall, the food was delicious. I think the service could be better for a place like this. read more

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Where do I begin? We just ate here for NYE. Rebecca our service was so nice and very informative about the menu. We had the salmon wellington with oscar crabcake add on, loaded mashed potatoes, chopped salad, 6oz filet with shrimp. For dessert we had the creme brulee. Omg it was all delicious and we would come back again! read more

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Went here on a whim last night to try a new steak house. We got the Caesar salad, brussels sprouts macaroni and cheese and the 6oz filet and the 8oz filet. The bread was really yummy. My filet was cooked medium well when I requested medium rare. My husbands was opposite. I required them to make a new one. For $50+ I wasn't settling for over cooked. The second one to come out was much better but really nothing exciting. The salad, Mac and Cheese and Brusssels were just MID as my teenagers would say. Definitely not high-end steakhouse quality. I guess the best way to describe this place is it wants to be high end, but the food needs a lot of work. The ambience and the staff were great. The servers were very attentive and kind. Overall.... It's not the worst experience but definitely on the Low end for a good steakhouse. It was more Logan's steakhouse food quality with a champagne type ambience. If that's makes sense. For the price vs food quality, I'm not sure we will return. read more

Cornelio’s Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Where do I begin.. first walking in this place is beautiful and gives a very calm and soothing ambiance. The wait staff is great and very attentive. I chose to sit at the bar area and enjoy drinks that were amazing and my food. The food was delicious! I have been here a few times now and every time I leave pleased. This restaurant is definitely 5 stars. It's a must try! And not to mention the chefs are top tier!! read more

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A friend recommended this place a few months ago and we ended up coming here for an early birthday dinner for my sister. It's off of 4th street in the same lot as Sonic and across from Ontario Mills. I would eat here again versus one of the big chains for sure. I ordered the 8oz filet mignon medium rare and it came out like on the border of medium well, but it was delicious! It was seasoned perfectly, I could smell the butter when they brought it to the table and it was a great piece of steak. For the sides, I loved the creamed spinach followed by the sauteed mushrooms. The Mac and cheese I'd skip. It was more liquid than I'd like and it wasn't anything spectacular. For starters we had the calamari and it was delicious, just wish they gave us more for the table. The bread was very good and I used it to eat the artichoke dip which was alright. I'd rather order the creamed spinach over the artichoke dip. I had their Caesar salad and it was perfect! Not too tangy or soggy and it really didn't need anything extra but I did add pepper at some point and I think it was fine without it. The French Onion soup to me was passable (I read another review that said it too), but I'm not a French Onion soup fan. Read the other reviews and did not order dessert, plus we were too full after all of that food. Our server was Liz and she took great care of us. This restaurant is inside of a small space that's part of a shopping plaza so don't expect a big sprawling dining area with fancy features. They have a bar a television or two and it's table dining only, no booths. We were four girls having a girls dinner and even we were trying to channel our inside voice because there's literally people sitting all around you like you're at a wedding or banquet event. We did dress up a little, but there were people that rolled in with tennis shoes and shorts and a polo shirt, but for the most part no one was dressed like they were going to run errands. I'd come back because it's such a small intimate space and you feel like you're being taken care of here and the food is excellent. Skip Flemming's, Texas Brazil and Fogo de Chao and come here instead. read more

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Back again! This little spot gets a big 150% in my book. We arrived at 12:30pm, and like our previous visit we had the whole dining room to ourselves. The ambiance is casual yet elegant. Smooth Jazz playing and a warm feel. The food again was off the hook! My Wife and I could truly fall into the sin of gluttony! Everything was cooked perfect and the flavors amazing. I didn't get the waitress name because I couldn't stop eating... but she was a doll. She was warm, engaging and prompt. My only concern was the lack of customers. We are not from the area, so we don't get a chance very often to stop in. But Rancho Locals... WAKE UP! Cornelio's is a Hit... Flood this place and share the love! read more

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I stated in a past review, I would not return here the way we were treated with my service dog.. So tonight we thought we'd give them another chance. Tonight was a waste of a steak dinner. My steak was over half fat. At the end of our dinner, I asked the waitress to ask the chef if he was OK serving this. When the waitress came back, the chef would not answer the question. He just stated he could cook me another steak and this is the way the steaks came. If this is the quality of a $60 steak and the chef accepts it, it's not a place I want to return to. The only saving Grace tonight was our server. She was great. Thank you Aleeta. Ps. I would not accept anything free. read more

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Dining at Cornelio's Steak House is truly a culinary pleasure. From the very first course, the attention to quality is unmistakable. The house bread, served fresh from the oven, is nothing short of divine -- warm, delicately crisp on the outside, and irresistibly soft within The French onion soup is exceptional and utterly covetable. Perfectly balanced, richly flavored, and crowned with a beautifully melted layer of cheese, it exemplifies classic comfort elevated with finesse. An evening at Cornelio's is marked by elegance, warmth, and impeccable execution. Attention to service -thank you Darlene! Dining experience well worth savoring. read more

We went during lunch and it as a nice ambiance. The food was delicious and service was incredible, Aleeta was our waitress and she was very friendly. Would highly recommend read more

Cornelio’s Steak House - Cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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When you're craving delicious steakhouse food but want a more quaint vibe, this is your place. Super good high-end dining without the loud crowd. We were staying across the street for a couple of nights and we wanted a real meal. YELP led us to the perfect spot. We had great food and great service. My hubby enjoyed a delicious Wedge salad and a bone-in Ribeye. He loved it! I ordered the Salmon over roasted veggies, OMGosh amazing! The bread was great which is always a plus. But the real winning dish of the night was the Bang fried Shrimp; excellent! That was absolutely delicious and I will be thinking about it until I come back. The mac n cheese was good and so was the crème brûlée. read more

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Really glad we found this place in Rancho Cucamonga Steak cooked to perfection Bread is to die for Delicious side dishes ... we had sautéed mushroom and grilled asparagus French onion soup is on point Generous portion Reasonably priced Great ambiance Friendly service Will be back and highly recommended read more

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I really enjoyed my experience here at Cornelio's Steak House. I've been in this shopping center before, but never noticed this place existed. Our friends have been before and kindly treated me to a birthday dinner here recently. We came on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. Staff was friendly and we were seated right away. Their menu has a lot of good options. My husband and I decided to share the French onion soup, which they split into two bowls and the portion size was bigger than I was expecting. And don't get me started on the bread, it was so good! The soup was really tasty. We also decided to split a New York steak (because no way I'd finish it on my own lol) I do like when you split meals they slice the meat and separately plate it for you. I'm not sure if this is an additional charge, but I love that they do this. We also ordered the mashed potatoes and sautéed mushrooms on the side as a table. The steak and mushrooms were delicious! The meat was cooked to perfection and came out fresh. The mashed potatoes weren't bad, but it wasn't my favorite. We had such a great time eating and catching up and by the end of the night I was surprised with a little birthday dessert. I will admit it is a little pricey, but we received quality food and service. I would definitely be back again for a special occasion or date night and recommend others to try it out! read more

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steak was perfection !!! we made a reservation for My husband birthday and was seated right away . Great ambiance and our server Michelle was phenomenal . Highly recommend! read more

Cornelio’s Steak House - Tomahawk steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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I would say that this place is very underwhelming if a fine dining experience is what you are looking for. The decor is nice, but it just doesn't give the upscale feel inside. The tables are a little too close together and the bar is not separate from the dining area. Although our server, Rebecca was nice, the service itself was subpar. She forgot our appetizers (French soup and calamari) and only offered us more bread which we already had 2 servings. Be advised that if you ask for more bread they will charge you $4. Needless to say our calamari was flavorless and rubbery. The French onion soup was gummy and not good. We were also disappointed that we came for the Salmon Wellington and shortly after ordering the server returned to let us know it was not available. We opted for steak and lobster instead. The truffle fries we ordered weren't that great either. The prices were a little too much for this place. I was not impressed with this place at all. read more

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Food and service was excellent. It was not inexpensive by any means, but the special occasion warranted something more upscale. Ambience was nice and not too loud. Portions were good and steaks were cooked just as ordered. Everything is ala carte, so prepare for that. Drinks were good, but not over the top. Definitely worth checking out... read more

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Came on a Friday night didn't seem busy. Free bread was warm served with butter. I request for more bread but the server said it was $2. All their sides were $12 each. Went for the Brussel sprouts and baked potato. Ordered a 14oz rib eye (medium well) and 2 lobster tails. Best part was the lobster tails it was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious! read more

Cornelio’s Steak House - 2 lobster tails - Steakhouses Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Service was amazing, reservations aren't required. Place was fairly empty for a Saturday night. The food was amazing! Crab cakes, filet, mac and cheese, mushrooms with onion, and the desserts!! My favorite side was definitely the mushrooms and onions! The chocolate cake was so delicious! The cheesecake was okay! Highly recommend!! read more

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It was meh. Expected it to be way better but it just missed the mark. The service was good but the food was just kinda ...lacking. I expected a lot more flavor for the price point. read more

Food - excellent Service - excellent Ambiance - excellent Less crowded then Fleming's. Loved everything about this place read more

What are you waiting for!!!! This place is the best steak restaurant we've been to (and we are steak lovers). They serve you individual hot-buttered plates so your food stays hot! The bread and butter is insane. We get their 22oz Cowboy Bone-In-Ribeye and mashed potatoes. Plenty for 2. Also, great wine. read more

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To start things off, I would just like to say that overall, the meal was a 5 star meal. However, there were some things that could be improved easily. First of all, at the beginning, as usual they asked if we wanted drinks. We ordered a Pepsi, Sprite, and 2 waters. The water arrived on the 3rd time we asked for it, after the main course. Anyhow, the appetizers were delicious; the wedge salad very well balanced and the calamari was superb, defining the line between chewy and tender giving it the perfect balance. The appetizers also came very fast. Next, we ordered the tomahawk steak, with the sides of broccoli and asparagus. The asparagus was good, the tomahawk was great, but the broccoli had a tad bit too much garlic. But, the tomahawk melted in your mouth and was very juicy. 1000 praises to that. Lastly, we ordered our chocolate lava cake and then, disappointingly, the bill came before our desert. The desert then came and it was fine. Nothing special. Neutral. Overall, the experience was excellent and we would return. read more

This is quickly become my favorite restaurant. The food is excellent. The service is high-quality and I love their bread.

Amazing and yummy food!! Excellent service!! Our waitress was awesome!! We had an amazing anniversary date as this was our first time at this restaurant!! read more

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Highly recommend. Food was fantastic. The steak was simple but perfect. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Sides were also simple but in.m a classic satisfying way. Service was also good. There's a large parking lot as well. Would definitely recommend for a nice celebratory or fancy dinner. They also had a kid friendly meal. read more

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Came here with a group of five we dined at lunch so there were maybe two other tables that our waitress was waiting on. She was okay we asked for additional items and didn't receive until we asked the third time. Cost for lunch was way overpriced - I feel if this restaurant offered a lunch menu (as most expensive restaurants do) they would get more lunch business from all of the surrounding businesses. I ordered the filet mignon it was cooked perfect however they drown it in an unnecessary butter sauce the shrimp however with the butter sauce was delicious but the steak did not need it at all. With that being said, I still would have come back to this restaurant however when I used the small restroom I was in complete utter disgust! No toilet paper, empty seat covers, trash overflowing onto the floors, dirty floors yuck. Made me wonder what the kitchen at this restaurant looked like. read more

Steak quality and preparation were perfect, sides delicious, and price was worth the quality. Cheesecake was made in house and it was 5/5. Service is hard to tell, as it was a slow night. But would I go here again? Absolutely can't wait to return. read more

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Went herr for lunch. The steak sandwich was a good size and cooked perfectly. The fries were really good too.

Food was wonderful, everything came out perfectly cooked and hot... but the wine/cocktails were underwhelming. An overhaul to the wine list is highly suggested. read more

Great steak, delicious fries, juicy chicken and the creamiest mashed potatoes with flavorful asparagus. This is a high quality and elegant place to sit down and be romantic. The staff were very kind and attentive. read more

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We dined here to celebrate our anniversary and it did not disappoint. Starting with the wonderful hostess, who made a point to ask if we were celebrating anything, and she kindly passed it on to our waitress, Michelle. Michelle was so kind and sincere, we would request her anytime. My wife had the filet and I had the halibut with lobster. Everything came out perfect. It was risky to try an unknown restaurant for our anniversary, but if they continue what they're doing, they won't be unknown for long. We both highly recommend this quiet little steakhouse and plan on returning in the future. read more