Jake’s Italian Bistro & Brew – Dinner – Re-Visit – October 11, 2024 – Yucaipa, CA.

I already knew that Jakes is an amazing sports bar, and the Dodgers were playing their do-or-die game to get them closer to the World Series. So, I called Jake and asked if I could come back and try new menu items as well as some dishes I never tried back in May, when I did my first tasting. Well, the Dodgers won and have now moved on, but what was so great is that Jake turned all the screens on with the game, and the customers were all in blue, doing all of the Dodger chants. It was so much fun!

This trip Jake’s Italian Bistro & Brew was all decked out with Halloween décor, but it still has the same charm that it had on my last visit. Jake’s mom, Janie Dakan, redecorated the interior 2 years ago; she really spruced everything up. The bar has some great sports heroes adorning the walls, as well as many classic rock posters. It goes along with the great music they play while dining. They also have live music on most Saturdays.

Jake’s Italian Bistro & Brew is just one of Yucaipa’s best sports bars; everyone knows everyone and you are made to feel super comfortable there. My server, Gisselle Munoz, has been at Jake’s Italian Bistro & Brew for three years; she was fun and knowledgeable. And Jake’s lovely wife Rachel is always very welcoming; it’s like you have known her your whole life; she is beautiful inside and out.

Here’s What I Tried:

Cocktails:

Traditional Vodka Martini with three olives, put into my favorite martini glass with ice chards, just perfection.

Blueberry Sour, with Stolichnaya Blueberry Vodka, sour mix, club soda, and blueberry puree, garnished with lemon. A very refreshing cocktail, a bit sweet, but it went down very easy.

Chili Mango Margarita, with 1800 Silver Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, sweet and sour mix. This has a kick to it and is very sweet, for the tequila lover, it’s a true winner.

New Appetizer Items:

Mussels, with a nice tomato cream sauce, these little darlings do not disappoint. With a rich and creamy sauce, and the mussels are super fresh.

Brussel Sprouts, crispy and crunchy with balsamic and ricotta cheese. These Brussels sprouts are just incredible, caramelized, and sweet, with the creaminess of the cheese – just stupendous.

Buffalo Cauliflower, with great buffalo dipping sauce, for the vegetarian craving chicken wings,  it is a delicious substitution.

Salads:

Caesar salad, with crispy romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons, shredded parmesan and fresh Roma tomatoes. Delicious, robust, with their super light and flavorful croutons, just great.

Side Salad, with mixed greens, carrots, red onion, shredded parmesan, and tomatoes. It is a very fresh and crisp salad, with their great ranch dressing, a real winner.

Sandwiches:

French Beef Dip Sandwich, with ½ lb. grilled and seasoned steak and a deliciously thick dipping sauce. But the bread – their house French roll is just the best thing possible.

OG Pastrami Sandwich, with grilled and seasoned pastrami and melted mozzarella, served on a house French roll. Who doesn’t love pastrami, and once again, the French roll really steals the show.

Pizza:

Jakes Pizza, with grilled chicken, roasted garlic, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and Alfredo sauce. Filled with lots of yummy garlic, the flavors are just off the charts.

Burger:

Teriyaki Burger, ½ lb. Angus Burger, with smothered teriyaki sauce, topped with grilled pineapple, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and pickles. A sweet, happy burger, the teriyaki sauce makes it all happen.

Wake N’ bacon, ½ lb. Angus beef, with applewood smoked bacon, fired egg, gouda cheese, and jalapeno, with house made Thousand Island dressing. This breakfast sandwich is all about the applewood smoked bacon; it just sets the flavor profile for everything around it.

Pasta:

Baked Ziti, with 3 cheese sauce, penne noodles, baked with mozzarella cheese.  The pasta is baked, so it’s got that old world Italian nuance – that I just love.

Entrées:

8oz. Flame Broiled steak, served with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a side salad. The steak was cooked to perfection, with wonderful cross hatch grill marks, a truly amazing steak.

Dessert:

Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream, just the best cake ever!

This is a great neighborhood place to come, let your hair down, and relax. The ambiance is casual, but what makes Jake’s so great is how the staff makes you feel like you are at home. And the food, well, it’s just great! Part Italian, part American, but whatever you order is guaranteed to be tasty, fresh, and just fantastic.

Owner, Jake Litras, comes from a culinary family background. His father owned Two Guys Pasta and Pizza, so Jake really has a handle on what makes an eating establishment successful. From my tasting, he delivered delicious food, at great prices, in a cozy neighborhood atmosphere; what more could you want?

They have 15 flat-screen TVs, so lots of these regulars are coming in for a variety of sporting events. As well as their nightly specials, they have a burger night, a wing night, and a steak night, all highly discounted meals.

Jake’s Italian Bistro & Brew is just the best neighborhood bar and restaurant; it’s a must try when you’re in the Inland Empire.

Jake’s Italian Bistro & Brew

12170 4th St.

Yucaipa, CA 92399

909-790-8750

(Corner 4th and Yucaipa)

Monday 11:30 am to 8:30 pm

Tuesday 11:30 am to 8:30 pm

Wednesday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm

Thursday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm

Friday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm

Saturday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm

Sunday 11:30 am to 8:30 pm

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