The Peppermill is a restaurant located on the northern Las Vegas Strip in Winchester, Nevada. It opened on December 26, 1972, and features mostly American cuisine. The Peppermill is popular for its large portions, its interior design, and its Fireside Lounge. The restaurant and lounge are also well known among celebrities and have made various appearances in popular culture.
In 2024, the restaurant was named one of America's Classics by the James Beard Foundation.
History
The restaurant originated with a Reno location, the Peppermill Coffee Shop and Lounge, in 1971. It was opened by Nat Carasali and Bill Paganetti, who later converted the restaurant into the Peppermill Reno resort.[4]
The Peppermill restaurant in the Las Vegas Valley opened on December 26, 1972.[5] It was built along the northern Las Vegas Strip. Despite the location, it is a standalone restaurant, not located within any resort.[6]