About Us
ABOUT US
Straight from the Farm
WE BELIEVE IN QUALITY
SINCE 2019
Our Story
Our story, though, has been a long and arduous road! It was one that has had many bumps and turns, but we are finally here. The true inspiration comes from our Pit Chef and Owner, Chad Bolar. Through a long process of finding the perfect location, to construction, to permitting, Chef Bolar has given rise to one of the finest steakhouses in the Southwest region.
His culinary mastery speaks a great deal to the dishes presented, as well as the ambiance of the restaurant. He is not only a gifted chef, but he is also one of the finest leaders in the food industry. Those that have had the privilege of working under his tutelage are forever better, for his knowledge and giving personality truly shine through the employees.
Mikey Alesi is our Sous Chef, starting with the Peppermill family since our very beginning, coming from a culinary background and always ensures creativity and uniqueness in new dishes every day.
Quality, Expertise, Mouth- Watering Goodness
FROM THE BEGINNING
EST. TEMPE IN 2019
Tempe is home to the East Valley’s newest independent steakhouse, and it’s owned by a local chef with an impressive pedigree. Chad Bolar’s resume includes stints at Christopher’s Crush, Wrigley Mansion, Meridiem Kitchen and Lounge, and Pesto’s. Now he’s striking out on his own with a new venture called The Peppermill, which describes itself as “a modern-day steakhouse with French and Asian influences that features “classic steakhouse dishes and not-so-classic inspirational entrees.”
The Peppermill just opened on the southwest corner of McClintock Drive and Elliot Road. At just 1,600 square feet, it’s not a huge restaurant. With 60 seats, the dining experience is an “intimate” one.
The Peppermill has an open kitchen with a wood-burning stove. In addition to steaks “seasoned to perfection,” Bolar, who was born and raised in Tempe, also offers an oyster bar and a couple of “fresh-catch seafood options.” In addition, The Peppermill’s breads and pastries are made in-house, and the full bar features wines from Arizona and small wineries all over the world.
“I love being here,” Bolar told Jaime Cerreta while showing off some The Peppermill’s most popular dishes. “I’m happy to be here.” Jaime highly suggests you order the cornbread. “There’s a lot going on besides cornbread.” That “a lot” includes smoked ham, onion pepper jam (made in-house), and a black garlic tarragon butter. Jaime said The Peppermill’s Grilled Broccoli Salad is sure to please.
Reviews
Phoenix Mag
In 2019, after decades of cooking in other people’s restaurant kitchens, Chad Bolar decided he wanted to open his own restaurant. His timing was just a wee bit off. After transforming a Pilates studio in South Tempe into a proper restaurant space with a wood-burning oven, he and his wife Becky opened The Peppermill…
Bipper Media
The Peppermill: Steakhouse and Cocktail, a premier Steak house in Tempe, AZ, offers an exceptional dining experience in a sophisticated setting. Located at 7660 S McClintock Dr Suite 104, our restaurant is the perfect destination for steak lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike….
PHX New Times
The Peppermill is a perfect example of how metro Phoenix gems can be hidden in unsuspecting strip malls. From the outside, this joint looks like the rest of its neighbors, including a dry cleaner and a UPS store. But inside, the chefs are doing some seriously outstanding work…
“I have been here probably 3 times already. I feel like I can always enjoy the food here. This local, super hole in the wall restaurant is amazing. The chef here is great. I think it’s the best to come here for happy hour. Great food and I love the lobster Mac and cheese. Love the pork belly appetizer too. Does feel like it always looks different. Like the same name but different ingredients but still taste so good. Will definitely come back again.”
“We come here a lot but this was the best experience of all. We had Mike who took really good care of us. His service was spot on. Also making it a special experience was chef Chad. I was planning a special dinner for a big day and it meant a lot to me and my partner. I called and asked if he had a certain item on the menu currently and he didn’t, but he went out of the way to go get some for us and made a an incredible special dinner. Thank you so much, Chad and thank you for always serving amazing food! Always looking forward to the next time we can visit the Peppermill!”
“What can I say, this place is cozy, but charming! The food is great, the staff is attentive, you get a good value for money. Next level steak house fare for corporate steak house prices! My wife is telling everyone she knows about this place!!!!!”
“A gem of a place! Independently owned and operated. The food is consistently delicious. The chef keeps the menu fresh and fun. Definitely check out their happy hours and specials. Best husband and wife team around!”
“We took our family to The Peppermill and enjoyed a delicious meal! The appetizers and salads were superb and the steaks were very generous and done to perfection. The chefs also curated a spectacular desert sampler for our son’s birthday. Thank you for a special meal; we will definitely be back when we return in the spring!”
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