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Cracked Pepper Bistro is a cozy, locally-owned spot in Fresno serving up fresh, flavorful food with a fine dining touch. Chef Vatche creates every dish with care, using local ingredients and seasonal flavors. Whether you’re in the mood for a great steak, fresh seafood, or a glass of wine from Paso Robles, we’ve got something you’ll love. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, or just a relaxing evening out.
Warm Californian-style bistro with a seasonal menu featuring local ingredients & nightly specials.
Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 6737 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
Phone: (559) 744-0944
Website: https://crackedpepperbistro.com/
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Reviews
Angela Her
We had a party of 9 so they put us in the back room which was really nice. I ordered the salmon with honey glaze with rice pilaf and veggies. My food was well seasoned and delicious. We got the crab cakes and shrimp with rice for appetizers and they were delicious.
My sisters were a little sad that they didn’t have any bbq or steak sauce for their steaks but other then that everything was great.
Wonderful customer experience. Everyone greeted us when we entered and thanked when we left. Our server Sarah was wonderful!
… moreMy sisters were a little sad that they didn’t have any bbq or steak sauce for their steaks but other then that everything was great.
Wonderful customer experience. Everyone greeted us when we entered and thanked when we left. Our server Sarah was wonderful!
SisterLy Trading Post
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 die for! Their signature egg plant appetizer was the perfect starter. The birria tacos were delicious …. You can’t leave without trying their famous bread pudding. You will regret not ordering the bread pudding. Staff is so knowledgeable about the menu and every single dish. There are so many great dishes and daily specials to try. Kayla was such an amazing waitress —-excellent communication and customer service skills! She was all smiles and I can tell she loved her job and the people she worked with. Superb dining experience! Thank you Kayla and team for such a wonderful dining experience. I will be back soon!
… moreGladysmay Dela Cruz
Sara our server was very attentive. It was our first time here and she made our experience great. She recommended her favorites which we did order and we don’t regret it at all cause all was Great options.
… moreTai Mei
Our waitress Kayla is an exceptional person with great energy! We’ve had her both times we’ve been to Cracked Pepper and she even remembered us. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was perfect for celebrating special events, and we will definitely be back!
… moreTony Chavez Jr
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 everything in between. We will definitely be back again. Please continue to maintain your high standards and keeping hiring great employees.
… moreMariah Gonzalez
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 touch and meant a lot to us.
For our first time dining here, everything was wonderful. We appreciate Natalie and all of the staff at Cracked Pepper for making it a great experience. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreFor our first time dining here, everything was wonderful. We appreciate Natalie and all of the staff at Cracked Pepper for making it a great experience. We’ll definitely be back!
Eli
Very mixed feelings on this one.
I have been to cracked pepper a number of times and it seems like the service and quality of food is slowly declining.
My first experience blew me away, extremely attentive server/waiter, amazing food and dining experience all together.
The second and third time we noticed that service had drastically changed, food was still good, but our servers were less attentive and less descriptive about their menu.
This past visit Valentine’s Day 2026 we came in with our entire family, their menu is not really geared towards children. But our girls enjoyed the chicken piccata and salmon. I was surprised to not see a special given the holiday. We arrived at 315 due to limited time slots available. We did not get our food until 445! I was very surprised, we did have a salad to hold us over but no bread, we had to ask for that about an hour after ordering.
The proteins were a little over cooked, my steak was a bit charred/burnt, it was till medium but burnt flavor really came through.
Mashed potatoes were good, the lemon chicken and pasta was probably the best dish at the table.
The place isn’t bad by any means, just hard to justify a $350 dinner when things are burnt and rather extreme waits.
Good cocktails!
Our server seemed to be new, so not saying anything about her, she was nice but not very attentive or talkative with the table, the guys filling water and cleaning tables were on it, very polite good job there.
Also inside seating was off the low lighting was nice but the windows open let in a big glare, I feel if your going to stage the inside for a dark intimate meal, you shouldn’t have the windows allowing allowing that sun light in.
Will give them one more attempt later in the year to see if anything improves.
… moreI have been to cracked pepper a number of times and it seems like the service and quality of food is slowly declining.
My first experience blew me away, extremely attentive server/waiter, amazing food and dining experience all together.
The second and third time we noticed that service had drastically changed, food was still good, but our servers were less attentive and less descriptive about their menu.
This past visit Valentine’s Day 2026 we came in with our entire family, their menu is not really geared towards children. But our girls enjoyed the chicken piccata and salmon. I was surprised to not see a special given the holiday. We arrived at 315 due to limited time slots available. We did not get our food until 445! I was very surprised, we did have a salad to hold us over but no bread, we had to ask for that about an hour after ordering.
The proteins were a little over cooked, my steak was a bit charred/burnt, it was till medium but burnt flavor really came through.
Mashed potatoes were good, the lemon chicken and pasta was probably the best dish at the table.
The place isn’t bad by any means, just hard to justify a $350 dinner when things are burnt and rather extreme waits.
Good cocktails!
Our server seemed to be new, so not saying anything about her, she was nice but not very attentive or talkative with the table, the guys filling water and cleaning tables were on it, very polite good job there.
Also inside seating was off the low lighting was nice but the windows open let in a big glare, I feel if your going to stage the inside for a dark intimate meal, you shouldn’t have the windows allowing allowing that sun light in.
Will give them one more attempt later in the year to see if anything improves.
Christopher Ybarra
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 the experience!
… moreKearey Hoppock
Wonderful, friendly service. Couldn’t believe how quickly our food was served on Valentine’s Day! Server Sarah was friendly, knowledgeable and so helpful. Bread pudding is amazing!
… moreOllie A
Cracked Pepper Bistro is the kind of place that makes you relax the second you sit down because you can tell you’re in good hands. It doesn’t feel like a restaurant that’s begging for attention. It feels like a restaurant that already knows it’s good and just wants you to have a great night.
Shoutout to owner Chef Vatche for making it possible, because Fresno needs more spots like this.
And Michelle, the manager, is clearly the reason the whole place stays smooth. You don’t see chaos, you don’t feel that “we’re behind” energy. It’s just handled.
Kayla is the reason your table ends up having a perfect night. She runs the table like she’s known you for years. She’s funny, she’s quick, she remembers what you asked for, and she makes it feel like you’re not just another table.
Then the food comes out and you start getting mad at yourself for ever eating anywhere else. The roasted bone marrow is straight up comfort and you will be asking for more bread with zero shame. The Wagyu burger is stupid good. Juicy, rich, perfectly cooked, and heavy in that “why would I ever order a regular burger again” way. You leave full, satisfied, and already telling people where you ate.
… moreShoutout to owner Chef Vatche for making it possible, because Fresno needs more spots like this.
And Michelle, the manager, is clearly the reason the whole place stays smooth. You don’t see chaos, you don’t feel that “we’re behind” energy. It’s just handled.
Kayla is the reason your table ends up having a perfect night. She runs the table like she’s known you for years. She’s funny, she’s quick, she remembers what you asked for, and she makes it feel like you’re not just another table.
Then the food comes out and you start getting mad at yourself for ever eating anywhere else. The roasted bone marrow is straight up comfort and you will be asking for more bread with zero shame. The Wagyu burger is stupid good. Juicy, rich, perfectly cooked, and heavy in that “why would I ever order a regular burger again” way. You leave full, satisfied, and already telling people where you ate.