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Best Fine Dining in Fresno

The Best Date Night Spot in Town
A Kitchen Built on Craft

A Kitchen Built on Craft

Cracked Pepper Bistro is a chef-owned fine dining restaurant in Fresno, California, serving guests since 2006. Our 100% scratch kitchen is built on in-house preparation: we cut and age our own steaks, make our sauces and syrups, and squeeze our juices fresh daily. Enjoy steaks, seafood, craft cocktails and house-made desserts, with indoor and patio dining at 6737 N Palm Ave. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 PM.
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Our Coffee Program

Our Coffee Program

Our coffee program is powered by Sanctuary Coffee Roasting Company — our own specialty coffee roastery in Clovis. Every espresso drink and cup of drip on our menu is made with beans roasted weekly at Sanctuary. Shop the roastery at sanctuaryroasting.com.
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From the Kitchen

The Bar Is Worth the Trip

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.
Wine & Cocktails
Every Occasion Deserves a Table

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.

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 P.

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 J.

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 G.

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 Y.

We had Kayla as our server for my mom’s 50th birthday and she was absolutely amazing! She was so kind, friendly, and did everything to make my mom’s dinner special. She even remembered my parents from the last time they were there. Everything was amazing, the food, drink and especially the service.

Abby B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We’re known for house-aged steaks, seafood specialties, and comforting desserts, bringing a distinctive fine dining experience to Fresno.

  • Dinner: Dinner spans roasted bone marrow, house-aged steaks, seafood pasta, slow-braised short rib, and comforting desserts. Examples include Roasted Bone Marrow, House Aged Rib-Eye, Sea Scallops & Pappardelle, Short Rib Slow Braised Guajillo, and Cracked Pepper Bread Pudding.
  • American Food: American classics include house-aged beef cuts, a Wagyu burger, shrimp cocktail, and cornbread crab cakes. Examples include House-Aged New York Steak, Wagyu Burger, Shrimp Cocktail, and Cornbread Crab Cakes.
  • Seafood: Seafood ranges from scallops with pappardelle and cornbread crab cakes to paprika-rubbed ahi tuna and honey-peppercorn-glazed salmon. Examples include Sea Scallops & Pappardelle, Cornbread Crab Cakes, Paprika Rubbed Ahi Tuna, Salmon & Honey Peppercorn Glaze, and Black Chilean Mussels.
  • Desserts: Sweet finishes feature bread pudding, chocolate lava cake, warm chocolate chip cookies, and locally made Fresno State ice cream. Examples include Cracked Pepper Bread Pudding, Chocolate Lava Cake, Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies, Locally Made Fresno State Ice Cream, and Bread Pudding Bites.
  • Salads: Organic mixed lettuces, a bistro-style Caesar, and a Stilton blue cheese salad offer three distinct salad options. Examples include Organic Mixed Lettuces Salad, Bistro Caesar, and Stilton Blue Salad.

Additionally, explore Steak.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Brunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

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, and Gregg.

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Map showing the location of Cracked Pepper Bistro on 6737 N Palm Ave in Fresno
Cracked Pepper Bistro

Fresno, CA

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