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Cask 'n Cleaver - Steakhouse in Fontana, California

Cask 'n Cleaver

4.5 (1526 reviews)

8689 E 9th St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Restaurant
Steak house

About Cask 'n Cleaver - steak house in Fontana, California

Custom-cut steaks, prime rib & seafood served alongside wine, beer & cocktails in a retro space.

Customer Review Summary

Cask 'n Cleaver receives high praise for its friendly service and cozy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, with many reporting great interactions with both servers and managers. The food, particularly the steaks and salads, is noted as flavorful and well-prepared, though some reviews mention the quality of meat could vary. The restaurant has a nostalgic charm, with a slightly dated decor adding to its appeal. While experiences with food timing can vary, most reviews highlight the reasonable prices and enjoyable dining experience, making it a local favorite. Overall, Cask 'n Cleaver is recommended for both newcomers and regulars alike, especially for steak and ribs.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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Based on 1526 reviews

iSaiah

6 months ago

First time here: Had reservations for 7pm, showed up at 615pm and the hostess found a seat for me and my date promptly. Service was great and present throughout our stay, and the manager even checked on us during dessert. We had 8oz top sirloins with sauteed mushrooms and onions, mashed pot, baked pot, broccoli and green beans. Food was so hot, and topped it off with Lemon Cake. Go there! I want to come back to try the drinks and more steak: place and people are cozy and warm.

Brian Stranahan

Our most favorite place. Never let's us down. Went for Valentine's Day dinner. Recommend sirloin steaks and salad bar. Found out that our waiter was the son of our favorite waitress. And he was very good. Food is excellent. Fair prices. Great atmosphere very very old hangout.

Matthew Arns

10 months ago

This is my first visit and definitely not my last. If you are looking for Steak or Ribs, this is the place. It has been at it's location since 1967, but it is truly a hidden gem. The building and decor are dated, but it adds to the charm of this restaurant. We were served by Ellie and she was great, very personable and nice. I ordered the Rib Eye and my girlfriend got the baby back ribs, I honestly couldn't say which was better. Very good experience and I can't wait to go back. Thank you Ellie and Martin.

Charles Warren

11 months ago

In town on a business trip and looking up seafood restaurants online I found cask n cleaver so I came in to give it a try. I ordered an old fashioned to drink and it was so good I decided to order another. To eat I started with the house salad with vinaigrette, it was very nice and I appreciated the dressing cup brimming slightly over, I like a lot of dressing. For my main I ordered the salmon blackened with asparagus. All of the food and drink was very good except the asparagus, could of been cooked just a tad longer and used a slight bit more butter, it was just a tad dry for me but that could be my personal preference, it was still cooked well. What I cannot emphasize enough is the speed of service, I sat at the bar and had to wait a little for the bar tender to get to me but once she did, my drink was up and the food was our very very quickly, almost surprisingly quickly. Definitely recommend stopping by here if your from out of town, and if you’re a local…. Why was it so slow?? I dined on a Monday night and it was a bit quiet, give them a try :)

Lyle McCullough

I have eaten here several times over the years. I used to work next door at C&C Services designing these restaurants. A couple of friends of mine worked at this one. I even got engaged to my first wife here. Maybe that was a bad sign. But, I like this place. The bar area was festive. The food is good. The atmosphere is great. If I lived closer, I would come more often. Good place

Joshua Nelson

7 months ago

Went in solo for dinner and a drink, and I was impressed by the experience at Cask 'n Cleaver. The service was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and made me feel welcome even on my own. The food was top-notch, perfectly cooked and flavorful, with a great selection of drinks to match. The cozy atmosphere added to the overall enjoyment. Highly recommend if you're looking for a comfortable spot with excellent service and quality food.

Cyndi Wozny

1 year ago

Was very excited to find a Cask...had not been to one in years, as the one near us closed some time ago. Was able to get reservations on a Saturday night. Was seated promotly and drink/appetizer orders were taken quickly. Bread/butter was brought to the table with drinks. Appetizers came out maybe 10 minutes later, artichoke was slightly undercooked, but had good flavor. Mushrooms were tasty. Dinner order taken when appetizers came out. Each of us ordered a different steak. One person in our party got the salad bar (which is very reasonably priced at $5.95 to add to a meal, and had a lot to choose from) The rest of us just ordered a dinner salad (only $3.95 as an add-on with our dinners). Dinner salads were brought fairly quickly. Fresh ingredients, good salads. Once they were finished, it took probably another 30-40 minutes for the entrees to come out. All steaks and sides had good flavor, cooked as ordered;however, not the most quality cuts of meat. Filet mignon had grissle and fat in it, so it was probably the end cut of the tenderloin. Ribeye was thin but flavorful. Top sirloin was good with minimal fat. Prices were reasonable, so can't really complain. We will go again to try it and see if we have the same exoerience. Server was friendly and attentive, it was just a bad night for kitchen to get orders out promptly.

david gordon

It was good. Nothing to write home about but decent steak. Great service. Seems old and like it could use a dusting and paint job.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 5–9:30 PM
Sunday 4–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM

Price Range

$20–30