We stopped here on the way to big bear because we were starving and it was the last hour that they were open so we were the only ones there. It was pretty bomb and we didn't get food poisoning or none of that bad shit you normally get from sketchy looking places. The lady (our server) was very sweet and attentive too...I'll come back again on my way to big bear :) read more

I've been going to Pepper Steak since I moved here 12 years ago. Always good service and good food UNTIL everything changed. It is now part of the "taco vendor lineup" on Highland and service is horrible. We walked in, gal behind register said we could sit anywere. We took our "usual" booth in full sight of the hostess and waitresses. After 15 minutes when nobody had bothered to come to our table we got up and walked out and went to Jenny's Diner. So much for our "close to home" place. I can't even comment on the food because we never had a chance to try it! read more

I've been coming here awhile since moving out here.. but I really wanted to express what a wonderful job this place has done during Covid. We seen that they were still open. And very happy to see as we walked in everyone was wearing their mask.. all tables were at social distance. All employees were still smiling even under their mask ( trust me I can tell). This place made me feel really comfortable and safe during this time.. and let me not forget... loving their food. Keep up the great work. read more

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I love the awesome breakfasts and the coffee here! Soooo yum!! They serve breakfast all day long. The servers are awesome too! A kind of " hole in the wall" kind of place and those seem to be the best kind of places. You gotta check it out for yourself! read more

Love the food. We had the best waitress. Her name is Cassondra. I guess she only serves dinner. But excellent service, she's so sweet.

What a complete fucking slap in the face how they treated my family. My family has eaten here for years and we normally have a big party. We contacted days ahead of time and let them know 16-20 people were coming. They told us we can only order from 6 items they chose that was written on board. We order our food and a family comes in the same size as ours with no prior contact and told them "we want to sit outside" and they ordered from a fucking menu. How fucking rude are these servers and management to do this?! I will never come back here again for the bullshit they allowed. We were all older family, zero children running around and causing chaos, asking for refills and table needs only. The family behind us, complete chaos and it's allowed. What bullshit. The attitudes, the disrespect, and the complete lack of service was the final straw. read more

Pepper Steak Restaurant - The menu we have to order from - American Near Me - Highland, California

First time ever going here and would never go again. There was hair in my food and when I asked the waitress for toast the cook refused to make the toast. I've never heard or seen of a cook refusing to cook what the customer is requesting on the menu very terrible here would not recommend this place read more

Pepper Steak Restaurant - Hair in my food - American Near Me - Highland, California

I've been coming here somewhat regularly for around ten years. Last week I had to go to urgent care in the morning, and when I got out I was starving, and needing something reliable and tasty. So I ordered Eggs Benedict, and it was all wrong. It was weird and lemony. Then around a week later I found out their old chef doesn't work here any more-- he's at the new Highland Cafe. So guess where I'm going tonight. Sorry you lost your amazing chef, Peppersteak. Hope your new guy can get it together soon. read more

Nice place to eat. Hearty meals. Nice staff. Been coming for a few years. Love the salads and liver and onions. Used to come here with my mom and got the monster sized cinnamon roll for her. read more

Employees are rude. The good employees left. Over the years they raised their prices until they became astronomical. The food is just so-so. Better off going some place up. read more

My parents love this restaurant. My dad is a regular and gets the ham and cheese omelette. My mom loves the liver and onions (yuck), but it's what they enjoy the most. They have ordered lots of different menu items and they say everything is very tasty with good service. read more

So I've been passing by this place for a while and finally decided to give it a try was that a mistake. My visit started off good, Kelly my waitress brought a coloring book for my son and took our order every thing was going good. When the food arrived it was immediately attacked by flies, my biscuit and gravy had at least 3 flies landing on it. The eggs my son had that we put to the side had flies land on it the steak and eggs on my plate had flies trying to land and eventually land on it. I told the waitress to take the biscuits and gravy and all I received was a "sorry" after they landed on my eggs I asked for the check. She asked if I would like to take the food home I said "no flies have landed on it" i was met with another "sorry about that". I over heard one of her coworkers telling her to ask if I wanted anything else I declined. You would think they would off a discount or to remove the contaminated food from my bill but..nope I was met with another sorry about that. Now let's go over food taste very very bland, the fries were the best part of my $20 steak and egg plate. The pancakes were ok I guess, the bacon was good. Over all I would not recommend this place to anyone. Zero stars. read more

Pepper Steak Restaurant - the receipt for the restaurant - American Near Me - Highland, California

I definitely won't be coming back. I think the only upside to this place was that I didn't get sick from it, which I was worried about. I got the chicken fried steak, which was very bland and had some of the worst breading I've ever seen. I had it with mashed potatoes, which had a weird sour taste to them. It also came with mixed vegetables, which are of the frozen peas-and-carrots variety that one can get from the supermarket. The table ordered the Greek spaghetti to share, and it was very salty, as well as covered in oregano. So much oregano. TLDR: don't bother, unless you like bland food or LOVE oregano. read more

I've drove past this restaurant MANY times and finally decided to go here since the parking lot is always full. I was in the mood for a good coffee and breakfast and that's exactly what i got and more from here. The customer service was great and my server was very friendly. My mother and I loved the coffee and will definitely go here over IHOP or Denny's which are down the street. Loved the feeling of being in a cabin too! read more

One word to describe this place is "depressing". This restaurant is so dated and it's sad to look at when you're inside. I honestly can't really give a review on this restaurant because it's on its last legs. Even the food is dated so I'm surprised that anyone even still eats there. Unless they make a drastic change then I'm sure within another year this place will close down. I wish you and your staff the best of luck and hope for your success. read more

Excellent breakfast. Had ribeye and eggs, biscuit and gravy and home fries. All cooked perfectly. Angie was our waitress and couldn't have been more attentive. The food came quickly and was cooked to perfection. This is only the second time that we have eaten here but there will be more in the future. Loved it! read more

If you are a fan of diner food, like I am, then Pepper Steak is the place for you. The food is hearty and good. Now, there isn't anything magical about the food... it's just good ol' comfort food; and sometimes the heart needs comfort food. However, if also like me, sometime you just need a salad- well Pepper Steak has those too! Try their Greek Salad- it's pretty tasty and the portion is huge. However, I do wish they would cut their gyro a bit thicker. They also serve burgers and sandwiches. Pretty much this is a one stop shop for all your hunger needs. Lastly, they have a DRIVE THRU! Genius! I looove drive thrus; because unfortunately, I don't have a lot of leisure time to spare [sad face]. However, I must warn you - the drive thru isn't quick; but that's a minuscule price to pay for food that is cooked right when you order it. Now, if only I can convince them to stay open 24/7... read more

Pepper Steak Restaurant - Fried chicken steak with gravy, over easy eggs and hash browns. YUM! - American Near Me - Highland, California

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I wonder if anyone at this restaurant has tried the food they serve to the customers. The waitress did not know what was in any of the dishes on the menu. I had an omelette and house potatoes. Was told house potatoes were better than the hash browns. Omelette had zero flavor, bland, no salt or any flavor other than green peppers which must be in season because it was 80% green peppers. The potatoes were raw flavorless, and mostly colorless. not once did the waitress return to check how her meals were. Our entire party was unanimous that this was the worst restaurant in the area. read more

I drive past this place everyday and always wondered how it was so i finally decided to check it out after a few years.. place is really good friendly staff and great sandwiches zucchinis were pretty dank too ,coming back here for sure read more

Pepper Steak Restaurant - Super dank - American Near Me - Highland, California

Great place and service. I hope it's here forever and eveeeeeer. Very home-like and humble. The portions are amazing and the tables have hand picked flowers! I love it. The patio is smoker friendly I think and I really like that because I always see it in movies but never in real life. The pepper pot is really good and they have a diverse menu but not overwhelming. Definitely wanna try the breakfast here one day but we have been coming here for dinner when family comes over. Staff is friendly and service is quick. The staff definitely don't like convicts or druggies lol that's ridiculous. Can't really change the area either. San Bernardino will be San Bernardino. Don't let the negative reviews get you down. read more

September 1 2019 time 2:45. Girlfriend got the steak and shrimp with mashed potatoes and I ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes. Both orders of the mashed potatoes were very cold. hopefully next time I come the food will be better. read more

Pepper Steak Restaurant - Yummy. Best in the I.E. - American Near Me - Highland, California

I stopped in for breakfast and was disappointed to learn that they don't accept medical cards stating that I be allowed to order from kids menu (smaller portions)due to stomach surgery. It wouldn't have been an issue except that the senior menu is almost non existent :( only one option for breakfast. Food is tasty though...just more than I need :( read more

I love this mom and pops restaurant! I love the people here they are so cool and so attentive! A nice home feel service when I come here. They never fail in service and or in food! One of my favorite restaurants in Highland for sure! read more

Negative star for breakfast I will not come here for breakfast as I am tired of a certain waitress who is condescending and makes it known she is only tolerating us because she has too! I told my husband this morning I will not come here for breakfast anymore which we have breakfast there almost every morning. I told him he can go but I will not be joining him!! He just ignores her! 5 Stars for the diner crew: I love the waitress at night they are very attentive, treat you like they actually want to wait on you! Shout out to Kelle, Brenda, Jodie and Jennifer my favs. I will be seeing you for dinner! Also the best cook Matto ( sorry if I spelled your name wrong). read more

Had the chicken fried steak, The worst I have ever had! Had lots of gristle and fat. Was over cooked and breading was not even on really. The gravy was more like a peppered glue. read more

I had a really good steak dinner with my son. Atmosphere is pleasant, friendly staff, and very clean. I want to try their prime rib. read more

Pepper Steak Restaurant - Delicious dinner salad - American Near Me - Highland, California

Place is easy to find plenty of parking staff is five stars food is outstanding had the corn beef hash and eggs and enjoying my meal hear worth a visit. read more

This was the first time visit to this restaurant. The facility appears to have been in the location for a lengthy period of time. It probably at one time was a very high end steak house. The restaurant shows a lot of wear but appears to still be popular with locals. There is both inside and outside dining. During our visit we sat outside in a shaded protected area, traffic noise made it difficult to carry on a conversation. Wait staff were friendly, pleasant, and service was good. I ordered an omelet which on arrival was ok but not outstanding both in presentation and taste. Prices were very fair and food quantity was good. Restroom area was quite worn and could have used some additional cleaning. read more

I went to Peppersteak for the first time and I would never eat there again. The food was horrible. I ordered their Fish & Chips, the Cod was tasteless and their fries were disgusting and overcooked, I should have asked for my money back. They should be ashamed to serve their customers such terrible food, I had some of my friend's chicken and it wasn't much better and their prices ate ridiculous, I could go on but I think you get the point! They sat us in the patio and it was really hot and they took a really long time to serve us our food! read more

I feel my first duty here is to warn folks about the woman's restroom: it's disgusting and smells like sewer. It's a one toilet bathroom and is very small. It needs a good cleaning and an upgrade. As far as the food went, I ordered 2 eggs with crispy bacon and well done home fries. The eggs would have been better if they were serve hot instead if tepid. The crispy bacon I ordered wasn't crispy at all, was lukewarm on arrival and really greasy. The home fries also would have been better if they were cooked all the way through and well done as ordered. The only thing served hot was the biscuits and gravy, and it tasted abour average. read more

I have been living in the highland area and have yet to try it till today and got steak and eggs.the country gravy was definitely fresh, the steak was great, fresh salsa, I mean this place is worth a shot. I'm going back tonight for the pepper steak meal. read more

Very upset with the poor customer service. Something has changed with the staff or management. New people aren't trained properly. I waited 30 min for a phone order I had called in 20 min prior. Owner better do a better job of training his people. Used to be a good place new people are going to sink the business. Update: Food was wrong I ordered a grilled chicken salad and got a scoop of chicken salad instead and burger was drier than a burned piece of toast. read more

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Ordered food to-go on March 23. Ordered Pepper Pot soup, a hamburger, two salads, and a ground sirloin steak. The salad was old, brown, and inedible. The croutons were stale and obviously past their prime. The soup was okay but not as good as previously. My son said his steak was dry. Plus, the prices are ridiculously high for the quality of the food. The worst part? The place was packed inside; obviously Pepper Steak was not following COVID protocols. This used to be our go-to place to eat close to home; I doubt we'll be returning. read more

We got turned away because the person that said she was the manager was extremely rude to my daughter so I told her do not be rude to my child she turned her back to me and raised her hand like to shut me up I will never return to this place that has no customer service training all my daughter did was spray the dirty table they were having us sit at. read more

Love the food but today my order was cold and the waiter was confused and overwhelmed. I also bought brownies he could t find a way to get them bag properly the don't have gloves or tongs to pick them when he finally used a napkin that was just laying on the counter this what he gave me burnt ones . I told the waiter when he was putting them in bag and still got this I think he needs to trained in food handling so disappointing. read more

Pepper Steak Restaurant - American Near Me - Highland, California

WOW! I am so impressed with the quality of service here. I can honestly say that it's been a while since I walked into a restaurant and was greeted by not 1 but 2 smiling faces. Kelle and Jody, thank you so much. You two made my tough day so much better. Im extremely greatful for both of you putting a smile on my face. Im going through a lot in life at the moment. Both of your warm welcome to this place is a great asset for the Owner. I will definately be back. You two made me really feel welcome from the moment I entered to the time my order was ready to go. Thank you so much for making me smile today. You guys are the best. Keep doing what you do. I am so appreciative of how nicely I was treated. I'm super impressed. It's almost impossible to find this level of service. Once again, thank you. I call this the WOW factor. WOW!!!!!!!! If you are reading this review, come here and try it out for yoursekf. I always give credit when deserved and not when not deserved. read more

I asked for steak sauce but didn't use it. I like my steak with lots of seasoning. This steak was perfect for me medium rare the meat juicy. I paired with peaches and cottage cheese and they offer tomato slices too. But peaches gave me sweetness to counter the steak. They also offer the steak with the breakfast sides or dinner sides. I go past this restaurant and for 30 yrs never came in. Its worth a stop. read more

We used to eat here years ago. Just revisited not too long ago, it was good. Today my husband wanted to go off our usual routine and decided on the Pepper Steak for breakfast. New york Steak and eggs was delicious! We will be back... read more

Great service and really love the soups...had a steak dinner tonight really enjoyed it

Great strawberry waffles. Service was friendly and fast. Very clean restaurant. Nice location read more

Pepper Steak Restaurant - Mary Jane enjoying strawberry waffles - American Near Me - Highland, California