We will definitely be back to indulge. The mana  insala Napoleon appetizer is outstanding... but the real show stoppers are their old fashions and bread pudding. We have begun accepting reservation for Thursday May 28th. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and understated. 100 % enjoyed. COVID19 and shelter in place meant that my birthday, Mother's Day, and anniversary were spent home. Additionally they have heated outdoor seating which was full and seemed enjoyable.Is this one of the best restaurants in Fresno? COVID19 and shelter in place meant that my birthday, Mother's Day, and anniversary were spent home. So nice to see the same friendly staff..some of the best in town! The steaks and scallops are always superb too. The line was long and it…""I'm an Food Critic In Fresno , California . Juan was our server and his service was above and beyond. See this menu on Cracked Pepper Bistro's site. It's that good.Oh yeah. Must try.

"Thank you Vatache....for being amongst the 1st restaurants to open up again after being virtually shut down for 3 months. You made re-entry to socialized dining not only safe but celebratory of finally be ALLOWED to be amongst friends and strangers alike while enjoying an environment outside the home.

It was such a great time to enjoy a meal and have some sense of normalcy." And we each had our own bread pudding. Best lamb I've had in a long time! Definitely, definitely save room for dessert... or have desert as your entree. My only reason for 4 stars is that I went to their website and printed the lunch menu.…"*This review is only for a pick-up order during the COVID restrictions.

With online ordering, things just got even tastier!stay in touch and find out about upcoming promotions, seasonal menus, & more!Thank you for your ongoing support! Too good to be true. It was a fun experience, however my steak was on the dry side. The taco appetizers was delicious! Great service and amazing food. My friend and I came her for just a night out; and the service, food, and wine were amazing. $11.00 Stilton Blue Salad ... Everyone says this is the best fine dining restaurant in Fresno. I had the scallop pasta, and it was amazing. I…" For desert we did both the lava cake and bread pudding. Staff is always very professional, cordial, and whenever we are served by waiters who know us they make us feel welcomed and special.Food here is pricey, however if looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion or have a nice evening out then this is your place. Ready to return to his hometown of Fresno, Chef Vatche opened the Cracked Pepper Bistro in 2006, focusing on regional cuisine using natural, close-to … "What can I say about this amazing gem that isn't already known? We decided to sit at the bar instead of wait for a table. If you come to Cracke"d Pepper and don't get the bread pudding, you are making a mistake. Thank for a high quality dinner experience and close attention to detail. Online reservations will be limited, so we ask that you call us for availability. The staff is friendly, cocktails are the best and food is to delicious. It was such a great time to enjoy a meal and have some sense of normalcy.The bread pudding. It was meh.

After looking at the reviews I thought oh great the food is not going to good (Yelp 2 out of 5 stars). Not sure if I was in love with that, but the short ribs were incredible. By that, I just mean I'm selfish. We started with the crab cakes and Birria Queso Tacos for appetizers. People were saying…""My fiance and I were traveling from the Bay Area to Fresno to come look at homes. They nailed the cocktails (classic old fashioned and mezcal old fashion). "Cracked Pepper is a great upscale restaurant. You made re-entry to socialized dining not only safe but celebratory of finally be ALLOWED to be amongst friends and strangers alike while enjoying an environment outside the home. Menu may not be up to date. lamb, and short ribs and been impressed. Thank you again...looking forward to going back to dining out on a regular basis!I can't believe I've never posted a review for this place before, as it's one of our go to favorites. This is my favorite restaraunt of all time! We will be operating at a limited capacity and will not be accepting walk-ins at this time. Thank you Vatache....for being amongst the 1st restaurants to open up again after being virtually shut down for 3 months. So nice to see the same friendly staff..some of the best in town! We will be operating at a limited capacity and will not be accepting walk-ins at this time.

Service was excellent and attentive, they got our orders perfect. The bartender was cool got drinks to us…""My husband and I had lunch the other day.

Cracked Pepper Bistro Fresno; Cracked Pepper Bistro, West; Get Menu, Reviews, Contact, Location, Phone Number, Maps and more for Cracked Pepper Bistro Restaurant on Zomato I'm not into trendy restaurants, so normally I would not choose this place, but a nearby place said they could accommodate our party of 6 and then changed their story once we showed up. We had the crab cakes- please make them bigger and an option for an entree! We look forward to seeing you! I wasn't even hungry at the end but the bread pudding was so good we ate the entire thing.