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Ye Olde Lamplighter - Steakhouse in San Bernardino, California

Ye Olde Lamplighter

4.5 (490 reviews)

255 E 40th St, San Bernardino, CA 92404

Steak house
American restaurant
Bar
Karaoke bar
Lounge

About Ye Olde Lamplighter - steak house in San Bernardino, California

Relaxed neighborhood watering hole with regular karaoke featuring steaks & drinks since 1964.

Customer Review Summary

Ye Olde Lamplighter offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff. The food, including ribeye and prime rib, is consistently delicious and well-prepared. Many reviewers recommend the clam chowder and garlic bread as must-try items. Karaoke nights add a fun element, appealing to both older and younger crowds. Overall, the restaurant is praised for its great service, reasonable prices, and quality drinks. Reservations are suggested, but walk-ins may be accommodated if space permits. It’s considered a hidden gem in San Bernardino worth visiting for a great dining experience.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • 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
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Reservations required
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
348
4
91
3
24
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9
1
18
Based on 490 reviews

Nichole Callia-Zamora

2 months ago

We had our first experience at Ye Olde Lamplighter last night and it was well worth it. My husband and I both enjoyed ourselves. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. The reservations were full, but we were able to get a spot in the bus, which was perfect. It was in and I love that the decorations the staff were very friendly and alternative. We had the ribeye and the prime rib also which were good to perfection. The ribeye had wonderful normal and the prime rib had favor through and through. The clam chowder was delectable in the garlic bread was divine simple, but tasty. we will definitely be back again. I do suggest making reservations, although they will do their best to accommodate if you walk in, but there’s no guarantees. The location is what it is, but the restaurant is well worth it. A fine spot in San Bernardino to continue to give back to our community and keep small businesses thriving.

Ashley Stading

A wonderful, Old English style bar. Looks like a dive from the outside but inside is warm and comfortable. Very friendly staff with a family-like atmosphere. Multiple nights a week have karaoke, the crowd tends to be older, however, are very welcoming to younger adults and even children who want to try their hand at karaoke. Have been going here for the last 4 years and would consider myself a semi-regular. The prime rib, ribeye, rack lamb are all fantastic and very reasonably priced. Karaoke is Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights

John Coronel

The best steakhouse in San Bernardino. Where the steaks are so tender you don't need teeth to chew on it. Ye Olde Lamplighter a must try restaurant. The kitchen is always busy cooking some amazing food. The food is always cooked to perfection. The staff is very friendly and attentive, they also have great drinks. I would generally include recommendations, but you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu, that includes side dishes and dessert. Every item on the menu is delicious and quality of food is incredibly consistent. The ambience is warm and cozy. I absolutely 💯 % recommend anybody to come try this steakhouse.

Gino Jauregui

1 year ago

Came here after work on a Friday with my wife, and was not sure what to expect because it looks so low-key and the lights are so dim. My wife got a lemon drop and the bartender made it really well! I got a hangar 24 , pretty good selection. I was in thee mood for a steak so I tried the prime rib? ( my first time ever having it ,period) I honestly did not enjoy it, but this may have been my fault for experimenting with this dish since I was t even sure if I would like prime rib. I may come back for the burgers though, they sound good judging by the description (1/2 lb burgers) and toppings they offer. I love the dim east of lights and the fact that when you are in there you forget you are on 40th and waterman. The booths are nice and the restaurant itself seems sophisticated in many ways.

Samuel Miranda

Not what I was expecting from the outside area and the Inside dim lighting but the food was amazing and everyone else's food looked great. Staff was on point on their service I definitely recommend giving it a try and prime rib Friday & Saturday

James Lugo

3 years ago

We came early Friday evening for dinner and cocktails. The food is always delicious!it is a friendly atmosphere with nice staff and lots of other friendly customers and we enjoy coming here. They have Karoke and is fun to watch & listen, though we don’t sign ourselves.

francis kast

5 years ago

Great food, great service just an all around wonderful experience. This cozy little gem of a restaurant/bar has been in business for years and years. There is a reason for that. The service is always good but most of the time great. The food is always consistently delicious. Whatever steak you order, no matter how you like it prepared, it is going to be right. Prices are good and they make great drinks as well.

Jeff Owens

Great little bar. The food is great. KARAOKE on the weekend. Great local crowd. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommend.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4 PM–2 AM
Monday Closed
Saturday 4 PM–2 AM
Sunday 4–11 PM
Thursday 4 PM–12 AM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4 PM–12 AM

Price Range

$20–30