01
Best overall pick
The Pines Modern Steakhouse
At Yaamava' Resort & Casino • Upscale Steakhouse And Seafood Restaurant • Best Splurge Dinner
A polished casino steakhouse with prime cuts, seafood, and a full bar that feels special without being stuffy.
Set inside Yaamava', The Pines is where locals go when they want a proper white-tablecloth night out without driving to LA. The menu leans into richly marbled steaks, classic sides, and well-made cocktails, with enough seafood and vegetarian options to keep a mixed group happy. It’s a smart pick for celebrations or impressing out-of-town guests who want to see Highland at its most refined.
02
Neighborhood staple
Mi Cocina Mexican Restaurant
Central Highland On Highland Avenue • Family-Run Mexican Restaurant • Local Favorite
A longtime Highland standby for generous combo plates, sizzling fajitas, and friendly, no-rush service.
Mi Cocina has the feel of a place that has seen every kind of family gathering, from birthday dinners to post-game team meals. Expect classic combo plates, chimichangas, and house specialties that come out hot and hearty, often with enough for leftovers. It’s the kind of reliable, comforting spot locals point to when you ask where they actually eat during the week.
03
Casual go-to
Fuego Cravings
East Highland Near Baseline • Casual Mexican Grill And Street-Food Spot • Best For Quick Bites
A fast-casual stop for loaded fries, street-style tacos, and other late-craving comfort food.
Fuego Cravings is built for those nights when you want something bold and satisfying without a full sit-down production. The menu leans into carne asada fries, tacos, burritos, and other customizable favorites that come out fast but still feel freshly made. It’s a handy standby for takeout on the way home or a casual meet-up with friends who don’t mind eating out of paper trays.
04
Family crowd-pleaser
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Redlands Near The I-10 • Classic Italian-American Chain Restaurant • Best For Families
A roomy, kid-friendly Italian spot where pasta dinners come as full meals with salad and dessert.
Just a short drive from Highland, The Old Spaghetti Factory in Redlands is a go-to when you’re feeding a crowd and want predictable, everyone’s-happy comfort food. The set menus with bread, salad, pasta, and ice cream make it easy to keep both budgets and expectations in line. With big booths and plenty of noise, it’s ideal for birthday dinners, sports teams, and multi-generational outings.
05
Old-school charm
Tartan of Redlands
Historic Downtown Redlands • Classic Steak And Seafood Supper Club • Best For Date Night
A dimly lit, old-school restaurant and lounge known for hearty plates, cocktails, and live-piano atmosphere.
Tartan of Redlands channels a vintage supper-club vibe that feels refreshingly unhurried compared with newer, trendier spots. Steaks, prime rib, and seafood anchor the menu, backed by strong cocktails and a bar that locals treat as a second living room. It’s a comfortable choice for date night or a slower-paced dinner when you want conversation to linger as long as the meal.