A Kitchen Built on Craft
Chef Vatche's New American menu is rooted in house-aged beef, wood-fire technique, and Central Valley sourcing — refined over decades and served with quiet pride.
From the Kitchen
The Bar Is Worth the Trip
Sixty percent Paso Robles. Freshly crafted cocktails that have earned Fresno's top honors. The bar here is a destination in itself.
Every Occasion Deserves a Table
Intimate enough for two, gracious enough for a full table. Reserve your seat — or let us host your next private event.
Refined by Fire, Rooted in Fresno
Chef Vatche Moukhtarian has been cooking with intention since he was twelve — and since 2006, that intention has had a home on North Palm Avenue.
What our guests are saying
If you’re in Fresno, this restaurant is a “must try!” Wow! Every dish was fantastic and so full of flavor! Well done to the chef and his incredible kitchen staff for executing such a creative menu. It was such a great dining experience. Every dish that I had was fantastic! Their bread pudding is to
SisterLy Trading Post
My wife and I met our friends for dinner. This was our first time, but they have been there before. I greatly appreciated the service. Lily and the staff were fabulous, attentive, friendly, and professional. The ambience was amazing. The food was delicious from the appetizers to our desert and every
Tony Chavez Jr
We had dinner at Cracked Pepper tonight for our 13-year anniversary and were so impressed. Our server Natalie was on top of everything; incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. She truly made our celebration feel special. She even brought out a small anniversary dessert, which was such a thoughtful
Mariah Gonzalez
Our server was Sara and she was great! She alongside everyone else serving us were very attentive and helpful. I came with my girlfriend to celebrate our anniversary and couldn’t have been happier! The food was extremely good and came in great portion sizes, overall we were extremely satisfied with
Christopher Ybarra
Our menus
Explore all of our menus and to find your favorite items and plan your next visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for New American Restaurant, Short Rib, Tuna, Shrimp, Burgers, Crab, Breakfast Sandwich, Fries, Bagel Sandwich, Seafood, Croque Madame, Flatbread, Shrimp Cocktail, French Toast, Lava Cake, Salmon, Brunch, Wine Bar, Scallops, Mussels, Crab Cakes, Bar Food, Steak, and Avocado Toast
Where are you located?
We are located in Fresno, CA at 6737 N Palm Ave
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Fresno, Pinedale, Old Fig Garden, Figarden, Sierra Sky Park, Muscatel, Fort Washington, Highway City, Clovis, Pinedale Siding, Mayfair, Glorietta, Herndon, Cincotta, Gordon, Bullard, Tarpey Village, Tarpey, Madera Ranchos, Gregg.
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