Ontario restaurant scene expanding by more than 2 dozen new eateries

The City of Ontario has announced a line-up of more than two dozen new eatery openings. In a press release, city officials said the city is making “significant progress towards becoming a culinary and entertainment hub.”

Recent Additions:

• Mule Car Smokehouse, 200 N. Euclid Ave.
• Pugon Dessert, 1150 E. Philadelphia St.
• Wine & Tale, 3420 Ontario Ranch Road
• Graze Craze, 5030 E. Fourth St.
• Mi Casa Cantina, Ontario International Airport Terminal 4
• Tap & Pour, Ontario International Airport Terminal 2
• Dandy’s Pastry, 1010 N. Mountain Ave.
• Bubbas Burgerz, 302 S. Milliken, Unit C
• Pollo Campero, 1105 N. Mountain Ave.
• Slice of Haven, 3430 Ontario Ranch Road
• Five Guys, 929 N. Milliken Ave. #103
• YinTang Ontario, 3490 E. Ontario Ranch Road
• Taqueria 2 Potrillos, Fourth Street & Haven Boulevard

Upcoming Openings:

• California Fish Grill, 4282 E. Ontario Ranch Road
• Nothing Bundt Cakes, Fourth Street & Haven Boulevard
• Left Coast Brewery, Fourth Street & Haven Boulevard
• Poki Bowl, 3520 E. Guasti Road, Suite 120
• Picanha Brazilian, 3410 Ontario Ranch Road, Suite 5
• Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Fourth Street & Haven Boulevard
• Capriotti’s, Fourth Street & Haven Boulevard
• Yoshiharu Ramen, Fourth Street & Haven Boulevard
• Cold Stone Creamery, Fourth Street & Haven Boulevard
• Cheba Hut, 1900 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite A
• Bobo Cha Bar, 3410 Ontario Ranch Road, Suite 1
• San Pedro Fish Market, 1517 N. Baker Ave.

The Ontario Economic Development Agency promotes business opportunities with incentives like the Downtown Storefront Facade Improvement Program and the Downtown Restaurant Equipment Program. These include a $10,000 restaurant equipment loan and matching up to $25,000 in façade improvements for small businesses establishing in the downtown area.

The agency has also launched a Community Business Suggestion Form to gather local input and shape a strategy to attract quality retailers and restaurants. The form can be accessed at https://form.jotform.com/241915994224160.

“Ontario’s vibrant and diverse communities provide a great foundation for attracting a wide range of businesses. We are committed to providing the necessary support and resources to ensure new businesses thrive in our city,” said Executive Economic Development Director Jennifer McLain Hiramoto.