Restaurants in Big Bear Lake

“Loved the Malibu bowl with the Tahiti sauce. Tasted like poke but with tofu. They recently moved (about 3 weeks ago) and the location is larger and can better accommodate the usual crowds (there are 3 computers to order which makes it faster/way less wait). The decor is super cute; tropical/Caribbean island meets desert…? My kids loved it. The food was good! I do wish they had more than one vegan option, but it was quite tasty.”

“I know it's a saloon, but after reading the reviews and looking at the pictures, I decided to take the family. It was delicious. All the kids liked it. They even devoured the cheese sticks, and I had to order another one. And they were huge. The hamburgers were juicy. The kids felt out of place at first, but as soon as the food arrived, all their worries left. I'm glad they are family-friendly.”

“Is a wow 🤩 place to eat everything is amazing and super delicious 😋 And the team super synchronized ,fast and focused this is our breakfast place now 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️”

“Stopped here on Mother's Day for a quick lunch before hitting the Zoo. The food was absolutely DELISH! We had the grilled cheese, the BLT and the ham grinder. The staff made you feel like family and the ambiance was even better! THANK YOU so very much!”

“Great family, great staff, great food and great entertainment😊”

“Saucy mammas is muy bueno very tasty delicious pizza!”

“Hands down the best breakfast my husband and I have ever had while traveling. I had the mexican scramble with beans and the freshest flour tortillas. My husband had the eggs Benedict and he said it was the best one he's had in his entire life. This place is phenomenal.”

“Glad to see Sandy's is back and the food blew our minds! We had actually wanted to get Murrays but they were jam packed and not accepting take out orders. We drove around and saw that Sandy's was open again. The food was incredible. Had the fish & chips, spicy chicken and slaw sandwich and an order of onion rings. Best of each we've had in a long time. Next time we're in big bear we will definitely be back at Sandy's!”

“We love this spot! Last weekend, we enjoyed their beer flights and wine slushy 😋 Rachel was engaging, friendly and super helpful. They have a variety of wines, beers, cute gifts. All reasonably priced. We will be back soon!”

“veggie sandwich on cheddar jalapeño bagel: big enough to share!!”

“The food and service was great and the prices I loved”

“Good food - relaxing atmosphere”

“I was born here in Big Bear. let me tell you the food at this place is amazing. I'm impressed. everything that came out the window looked epic. The service is top notch. I'm definitely making this a place I go often.”

“The primary focus of this establishment is the culinary experience. The ingredients utilized are fresh and quality cuts of meats. They are expertly prepared by their skilled chefs. It looked like a Mexican mom and pop establishment, but the food was amazing!! I had ordered a Chicken Chimichanga with red sauce (wet), and the size of the burrito and generous amounts of sauce was killer good. ( No gristle, no bone, or dried out poor cuts of chicken) Only the good portions perfectly made. My husband had the steak fajitas. He kept commenting on what good cuts of steak they used and how delicious his food was. SORRY, but my huge wet chicken Chimichanga didn't have a chance to get its photo taken!!”

“Food was absolutely amazing! Fresh ingredients with great flavor. Service was too notch and very personal. Don't miss this amazing restaurant on your visit!”

“Great coffee and we love the flavored one's too. Staff/ownership are always knowledgeable and very friendly. We always stop in and stock up when in town.”

“hot white Chocolate. AMAZINGGGG !!!”

“The chocolate gelato and French vanilla are great. I sampled the coconut but not a fan. I love this place”

“Owners are amazing people, the burgers are AMAZING! For me this is probably the best burger I've had..I enjoyed every bite! Along with the pickle fries!! If u like spicy ask for the raccon style(sauted onion and yellow peppers) 👌🙌”

“Excellent food courtesy friend servers. My first time and I will definitely return Thank you for good food good service and excellent dining experience”

“🤙🏼🏔🐻🌲. Amazing! The split pea soup is the best!”

“The Best hands down, ordering and chatting super easy. She understood what I wanted and went above and beyond what I could have ever imagined! So Gorgeous when they brought it out I almost cried! Definitely Recommend times 100! I've ordered Thanksgiving and had many of their baked goods! Thank you Thank you for making our Gramma's night so special she will remember Forever 🙏”

“Excellent food, friendly staff and great location”

“A great old school steakhouse”

“Good food and the are low”

“If you’re looking to get married, or a venue for a large gathering I would recommend Santana Mavericks 1000%!! We just had our wedding here on the 19th. Susana, and her team outdid themselves. They took care of all of the decor, set up, food, and clean up. They completely exceeded our expectations, and made the day incredibly special for us. The views are incredible, and the atmosphere was so romantic. We had the most amazing wedding day, and I can’t thank Santana Mavericks and the staff enough. The food was incredible, and all of our friends and family had the best time.”

“I enjoyed a satisfying dinner after a relaxing wellness day at Soothing Canna Massage and Wellness. It was an amazing pairing that I highly recommend. PROS: Located in the heart of Big Bear village, this rustic, warm, and cozy restaurant provided wonderful amabiance for a Spring evening meal. Hostesses and greeters welcomed us with smiles and friendliness. Our server, Leticia, provided courteous, professional, and knowledgeable service. We ordered the outstanding macademia nut crusted crab cakes with a wonderfully balanced chunky mango salsa. Not since the heyday of Citrone's in Redlands crab cakes have I delighted so dearly of these crustacean delicacies. The baked brie accompanied with toasted pine nuts, and chipotle rasberry sauce paired deliciously with grilled ciabatta. The freshly baked bread added a nice yeasty element with butter. The entree of pistachio crusted chicken with orange dijon sauce complimented each other sweetly. The buttery sweet potato mash contributed to the nutty tangy protein. I enjoyed dipping the freshly prepared vegetables with the sauce and mash! CONS: The salad that comes with the entree seemed like an after thought and definitely did not compare to the freshly made soups. The dishes are slightly overpriced compared to other places with similar food selections. So, the value is not exactly there. OVERALL: With a dirge of options at the quality and professionality of Peppercorn Grill in Big Bear, I highly recommend this spot for a wonderful dinner with friends and loved ones. ⚜️💚⚜️”

“Love love love this restaurant.”

“Great service and great food.”

“When I was California I lost my backpack with wallet all cc money and DL. I was at Big Bear lake. The beginning of our trip. Well the owner of Big Bear Brewery found me on FB messenger mailed my backpack with all its belongings. Even the cash. Good people do exist Richard thank you! I encourage everyone to try Big Bear Mountain Brewery. The Ruben sandwich is the real deal!”

“The only reason I recommend them is because the desserts are so good. The line to order was chaotic, not very orderly. The girl took my order , rang me up and handed me my treats. I walked out with my friend and decided to check we had everything. We were shorted 1 thing. My friend went back in to get what she was shorted. Soon I went back in to see what was taking so long. The girl behind the counter took all of our treats back, checked a bunch of receipts and had another co worker help her. Then she asked me for my change back but barely remembered I paid with cash not a card. She had charged me correctly but forgotten an item. FINALLY got the correct treats so we took it and left. I drive 50 minutes home and open my bags. Guess what, I’m now missing something. After all that, the incompetent girl still messes up and shorts me. I never write bad reviews but driving all the way home to find you don’t have everything you paid for is such a bummer”

“Superb.It does what it says on the label.Good honest simple food from a ripping pair of folk.Yeah, it’s not flash but that is the coldest beer I’ve had in years and some of the best service since being stateside.Thanks folks, catch you next time.”

“Great pizzas and onion rings. Great service; nice couple.”

“Great food, nice music, ambience, will be back for sure!!!”

“Food was good. service was good. our server Jamie was good. Thank you.”

“The owner of this place knows how to care for his customers. He took the time to come out and talk with my wife & I. We had a great conversation about our Country and Keeping America Great.”

“Delicious food. Portions were huge! You won’t be disappointed! Fast, friendly service.”

“I’ve been coming to Big Bear for years and have never tried this place because HOW can Indian food in a small American mountain town be good? Well, I’m a dummy for not coming here sooner. The Baingan Bharta was the best I’ve ever had and I live in a major city! They have a few vegan sections on the menu with plenty of options. Even the vegetarian options have their own space on the menu. The paratha was warm and held up so that I was able to scoop up my curry with it. The only thing that was a bit different than I’ve had before were the pakoras which were massive and had some thick cuts of veggies in them. They were still very delicious and I did end up eating them all.”

“We where in town visiting for the snow season and we where have a hard time deciding what to have for breakfast when when found La Paws this place is like a touch of home. I had the huevos rancheros and they there the best I forget what else the family had but they loved it as well and we are sure to be back next time we visit really recommend 10/10”

“AMAZING Place for your Mexican sweets! All the selection of ice cream pops flavors are delicious, their horchata is perfectly balanced not too sweet but all the flavors there. The owner and her daughter are super nice and attentive! Will definitely return next year!”

“Classic bar. The decor is great, with lots of hardwood and a fireplace. Bartenders are skilled and friendly. Whiskey selection is extensive. Only 4 beer taps, but they're thoughtfully curated to provide a variety of good, mostly local beers.”

“Oakside Restaurant was an amazing discovery! We had lunch there today, Saturday, April 5th, at a table for three. We are visiting from French Polynesia, and this is our first time in Big Bear. The meal was absolutely delicious, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We will definitely remember this place and hope to return soon!”

“I live here in big bear I have ordered the teriyaki chicken sandwich no bread 6 to 7 times never has it has it had cheese so how would I know it had cheese I didn't look at menu because I just new they had it so tonight it had cheese on no biggy I thought I can just pull the cheese off oh no cuz the whole dinner was soaking in 2 inches of grease their response is well it has cheese on so basically too bad...we go their so much they new my husband's name just by telling them what I ordered...but no more they make so much money off non locals they could care less about loyal customers I'll take my money else where not sure where cuz nobody really cares any more pictures in comments”

“Great service, great food, great drinks and wonderful covered patio area. Highly recommend. Parking can be tough.. Go and enjoy!”

“Every time I have purchased sweets, ice cream or fudge from North Pole, I have immensely enjoyed their homemade sweets......and so have my friends and family! We love that they stay open late, for a late night snack!”

“Charming Spot, Delicious Food, and Outstanding Service
We recently dined at La Pergola and were thoroughly impressed. The location is perfect, nestled in the heart of The Village, which was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights during our visit. It added a lovely touch to the overall ambiance.
We were blown away by the service – truly 5-star quality! The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome.
The food was delicious. We particularly enjoyed the Pasta Alfredo Di Verde, which was a pleasant surprise. It wasn't something we would typically order, but it was recommended, and we were not disappointed!
We were so full from our meal that we couldn't resist taking a cannolo to go. And let me tell you, it was a great decision! We devoured it later, and it was the perfect sweet treat to end our experience.
Overall, La Pergola provided a wonderful dining experience. The combination of delicious food, impeccable service, and charming location makes it a must-visit when in Big Bear. We highly recommend it!”

“Delicious ? freshly made to your personal liking? friendly employees. Loved their street taco plate!!

Kid-friendliness: Small children were enjoying themselves and eating taquitos.”

“The food here was absolutely incredible. The beef skewers, honey walnut shrimp and twice cooked pork belly was amazing. Food came out super quick. We got 3 dishes between 2 of us and left stuffed. They are short staffed so I found it quite incredible most of our visit there was one gentleman doing it all. Taking orders, delivery food, picking up plates and processing payments. All while being super polite and helpful, he is full of great food recommendations. Definitely a must try, the food was so amazing I forgot to take pictures of everything.”

“Food, drinks and service were all great!!”

“Delicious brunch of savory crepe and caramel latte. Thank you! And bonus photo ops featuring Jesse out back! Thanks!”

“Great food! Can’t wait to visit Big Bear again and come back for another meal.”

“Great service from owner! Treated my family as if they were her own! Plan to eat here again.”

“Food was excellent, everything was flavorful even the rice and beans. The indoor dining area was on the small side but not terrible. One downside is that when you order a soda it comes in a can and they put a little tamarind type powder in the iced tea.”

“Great Venue with great food and live entertainment!!”

“I ordered a large pepperoni pizza with spaghetti and meat sauce. The pizza was delicious, fresh, and well baked. I wasn't impressed with their spaghetti. It was bland. The garlic bread was ok. Overall, I would recommend the pizza here. Great customer service. Nice atmosphere.”

“Man! Jack n the crack has a soft spot for me. The oreo shake....OMG! Thick, tasty, thick pieces of oreo and has a special larger straw jus for the occasion. Im not to keen on the new smash burger but still hit up the 2 tacos and the ultimate cheeseburger 😋 Even the Teriyaki bowl is good. Quick and easy meals”

“Great service, second to none. Awesome food at good price. Cold beer, too many to choose from. Will come back again.”

“Calimesa location - Breakfast was so delicious!! Service was spot on thank you Danielle!! Let’s not forget the live singing. . . I could listen to him all day!!”

“the staff is awesome and croissants are amazing”

“If you are hungry or thinking about where to eat tasty and filling, you should come here! It is very, very tasty!!!! The portions are large, there is a lot of meat and it is really tasty, you have definitely not tried such a burrito anywhere. I tried the Burrito and it is huge and incredibly tasty, today I took the Quesadilla, Oh, God, it is unrealistically tasty. I definitely recommend it!!!!”

“Had a great meal today at Jasper’s. Best cheese curds I have had in California and the Mac and cheese was also the bomb.”

“Royal Thai Bistro is our “go to” place at Big Bear Lake.”

“Second time my wife and I have eaten here and the place has been a solid choice. Good food, reasonable prices, and great views of the lake. The beautiful drive to Big Bear Lake is an added plus!”

“Lovely Wednesday brunch. I ordered my favorite Crab Benedict and my friend ordered the Denver omelette - beautiful presentation- delicious crab , I'm in heaven. Ambiance is wonderful. Great for couples or solo. Highly recommend”