14 Best American Restaurants near Pioneertown

“Support local businesses who support independent + local musical artists like Pappy & Harriet’s. Got to see Tennis’ farewell tour. Elena n Pat have taught me tennis is #morethanasport . The Pappy baking crew threw down in the oven w/ their mac n cheese + The Harriet grilling squad were charring glizzys righteously. We got to watch our favorite band against a sunset of stars and a skyline of storied rocks. Stay updated on upcoming events and visit this spot from near or far 🙂‍↔️

-The Diner Dolphin“

“Great outdoor patio, friendly vibe, and yummy food! Doggy friendly too!“

“Finally made it happen and had the most delicious organic lunch here, for the first time. Wonderfully eclectic & interesting crowd of diners. We had a table for 2 people and a dog within about 10 minutes on a Saturday. The service so friendly and helpful, we were offered drinks while we waited. A welcoming environment & great energy. Nice people, the owner herself and all who work there. Wonderful & cozy chic seating outside. Lots of well mannered dogs making the ambiance even that much more pleasing. This place has very talented & creative chefs. The staff is welcoming and friendly. Great service throughout meal. My hubby had the steak with grilled peppers while I had the most delicious Salmon Salad which was prepared with love & each ingredient such excellent quality. I think we were told our beef came from free range organic farm in Australia. The water they serve is from a local aquaphore and tastes excellent. If I remember correctly our desert was toasted parents with raspberries & a glaze that was uniquely tasty. We will definitely be back to this gem.“

“Awesome food great service will return as often as I can afford to!“

“If you were looking for a dining opportunity in Morongo Valley with good food, give Dillon’s a try. This is a local’s favorite. It may not look like much from the outside, but you can count on getting exceptional ribs, and good Buffalo wings. It is also a bar so I can get noisy and sometimes rowdy. I have family and friends that make this a destination for ribs. The Coyote Cone ice cream shop is right next-door. It’s easy access from Highway 62. It’s better to drive down a block or two to find the light to get back on the highway going northbound. The service is fast and the chefs take pride and what they do.“

“This place is amazing thanks the 2 guys that are working at 6:18pm June 26 are amazing great customer service beyond expectations the quality of the food was outstanding the Mac stack and Texas brisket amazing thank you for your service this place was amazing“

“great staff good food and all around pleasant experience hands down my opinion is the best bar and restaurant in yucca valley. I haven't experienced a live performing artist yet all though I look forward to the day I do so with anticipated optimistic experience“

“Comfort Food at Its Best!

From the moment I walked into Steak ’n Shake, I knew I was in for something good. The service was quick, attentive, and genuinely friendly — the kind where your server makes sure your drink is never empty and checks in just enough without hovering.

And the food… oh, the food! My burger was a masterpiece — a perfectly seared steakburger patty with that crave-worthy caramelized crust, layered with fresh, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and melty cheese that wrapped around each bite like a warm hug. The toasted bun had just the right amount of buttery softness, holding everything together without stealing the spotlight.

The fries? Golden, crispy perfection — thin, light, and dangerously easy to keep eating long after you’re full. And the milkshake… rich, creamy, and indulgent, like dessert in its most decadent form. Every sip was a reminder why they put “shake” right in the name.

Steak ’n Shake delivers exactly what you want when you’re craving comfort food that’s both satisfying and flavorful. Between the excellent service and the unforgettable food, this is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit.“

“Always great food & service. Now open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights!“

“All residents of the Morongo Basin know that our home doesn't have much of a bar scene, which is fine for the granola munching rock climbers, ganja purists, and christian conservatives that prolly make up 90% of the population, but for those of us who love downing beer and belting along with the jukebox, making new best friends whose names you won't remember, or need a place to kill time before returning home up or down the hill, then the Monument Bar might be your home-away-from-groan! I'm always surprised that none of my acquaintances have heard of it, but then again, it IS the kind of place you'd miss even if you were looking for it. if you're headed there from Yucca, when you get to Cactus Mart, keep looking left and DON'T BLINK. When I lived in Morongo Valley I would try to go in at least once a week, because if I've learned one thing in 47 years of gypsy wandering it's that there's nothing like a good locals bar. It's a melting pot to be sure, the place could be full of scary bikers one day, and full of pronoun-defying LGBT's the next, but this, of course, is exactly what makes the place so great, and if you've been going there long enough, you can always take refuge with the regulars.

I could write the next Great American Novel describing the place if I hunch over my keyboard long enough, but I'll try to wrap this up with some "things done right" bullet points:
- daily drink specials
- taco Tuesday, and usually some kind of special on Hallmark Holidays
- outdoor patios (equipped w/ fire pit in the winter)
- a bewildering number of menu items for such a small place, if you're the indecisive type, just get the signature monument burger...and the food is also bewilderingly good for pub fare, and if judged in that context, bump my 3-star rating up to 4.5
- Chad is a great bartender. Treat him well, and he'll return the compliment.

That should do it. I should've made a review years ago, and a recent visit reminded me how remiss I've been, even under new ownership, it was exactly liked i'd hoped it would be...as if a month had gone by and not a year. I <3 this bar!

Vegetarian options: not many, but theres salad, fries, pizza options

Parking: limited paved spaces out front, large dirt lot in back“

“We went about 2 weeks ago our first time there service was bad . We didn't get a refill on drinks or see if we needed anything esle.

So we decided to give it another try our server Shawna was great was on top of everything . We will be returning hopefully she can help us out . Thank you for ur wonderful service Shawna.“

“Friendly and great food and service“

“We had the best service and excellent quality breakfast at IHOP in YV about midnight Saturday morning. Kudos and many thanks to the night crew there, you guys were awesome!🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍“

“Good food but to go order contained no utensils or napkins. Staying at nearby hotel eating with my hands“