A hidden gem! Tucked away behind the Big Bear Elks Lodge is a little walk up window serving some big flavors! House smoked meats, charbroiled burgers, there’s something for everyone. One of the best kept secrets of the big bear valley. Service is pleasant, the atmosphere is a whole vintage vibe, and the prices are very fair considering the quality and care given.
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Burger, Tater Tots
Morgan Guffey
So yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlos Villegas
The best sandwiches ever. Highly recommend their smoked turkey sandwich ?. Absolutely delicious. They smoke it themselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Sandwich on Vegan Bread, Turkey Sandwich
Stephanie V.
Tried this spot on a recent trip to Big Bear. I was looking for a lunch place with options other than eggs so we decided to try Cookshak based on what I read on Yelp. To be honest, I was expecting more based on the reviews. I really wanted to like the two veggie sandwiches we tried but neither was a hit for my tastebuds. The Ari's Veggie was ok but the veggies has a sweet taste to them, almost fruity as if they were mixed in the same area a fruit (strange). The Sunshine Veggie was alright, I was definitely expecting more since it was recommended, but it was just ok. My FIL had a roast beef sandwich and he did like it so I guess it just depends on the sandwich.
Tasha C.
After a long day of sledding I was absolutely starving. This was down the street from the alpine slides and decided to give it a shot the food is absolutely delicious! (And affordable) I recommend a burger or hotdog.
Trung N.
This is literally a shack nestled in the back of the Elks Lodge building. We lunched here on our way into Big Bear and shared the following:-pulled pork sandwich ($14.25): smoked pulled pork on a roll with BBQ sauce on the side + fries-3 piece fish & chips ($15.00): hand battered cod in tempura batter + friesThe fish and chips were a 10 out of 10. The tempura batter was light and perfectly crisped around the meaty cod. The tartar sauce was nice and thick just like the one they use on the Fish Filet at McDonald's. This was unexpectedly good. While the sandwich was good, I found the pulled pork to be a little too dry. It needed a good dunk in BBQ sauce to help it along.It's all outdoor seating at Cookshak which I'm sure is really nice when the weather permits. It was rather cold when I dined here, however the guy at the window graciously offered us the option to dine indoors. I liked that the Cookshak is a little off the beaten path to avoid the throngs of tourists. Highly recommend checking out this cute little shack.
Ariel S
Y’all this place SLAPS. Tartar sauce was lemony and delicious - definitely home made. Fish and chips perfect. The cole slaw was also really really tasty and fresh. The French dip was so good, too! Would definitely come back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Elliott
Very drab atmosphere (had to scoot around a dumpster to get in) the view 9f the lake was a plus.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Jacqueline E.
Great people, amazing food, fun place to be. Highly recommend. They were amazing and helped me celebrate my birthday too. Thank you, Elks Lodge #1787!
The food was amazing. So perfectly delicious. Every employee was fun, warming, and kind. The best smoked brisket I ever had...thank you, Sean. Your food is magical.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey, Ari
Tim Fisk
In the rear of the Elks Lodge, very good food with outdoor tables to take in the big bear beauty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
a Vegan and Her
Wanted to support a local restaurant that had vegan options while visiting Big Bear and came across this spot. With a vibe that makes you feel like your in your back yard or if your in our living room (inside), the food taste just like that. Friendly service, you might even feel like it’s your tio in the kitchen grilling. They turn impossible meats into a meatball sandwich and burger. I had the sandwich and it left me stuff!Happy Munchies,@aVeganAndHer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jae R.
Wanted to support a local restaurant that had vegan options while visiting Big Bear and came across this spot. With a vibe that makes you feel like your in your back yard or if your in our living room (inside), the food taste just like that. Friendly service, you might even feel like it's your tio in the kitchen grilling. They turn impossible meats into a meatball sandwich and burger. I had the sandwich and it left me stuff!Happy Munchies,@aVeganAndHer
Marc A.
Great sandwiches. Fries a very good. Outdoor eating area if you have pets. They bring you pet water and treats. Would come back again anytime. Slow Smoked Tri Tip was tender!! Service was quick!!
Amazing burger!
Food: 5
A hidden gem! Tucked away behind the Big Bear Elks Lodge is a little walk up window serving some big flavors! House smoked meats, charbroiled burgers, there’s something for everyone. One of the best kept secrets of the big bear valley. Service is pleasant, the atmosphere is a whole vintage vibe, and the prices are very fair considering the quality and care given.
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Burger, Tater Tots
So yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best sandwiches ever. Highly recommend their smoked turkey sandwich ?. Absolutely delicious. They smoke it themselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Sandwich on Vegan Bread, Turkey Sandwich
Tried this spot on a recent trip to Big Bear. I was looking for a lunch place with options other than eggs so we decided to try Cookshak based on what I read on Yelp. To be honest, I was expecting more based on the reviews. I really wanted to like the two veggie sandwiches we tried but neither was a hit for my tastebuds. The Ari's Veggie was ok but the veggies has a sweet taste to them, almost fruity as if they were mixed in the same area a fruit (strange). The Sunshine Veggie was alright, I was definitely expecting more since it was recommended, but it was just ok. My FIL had a roast beef sandwich and he did like it so I guess it just depends on the sandwich.
After a long day of sledding I was absolutely starving. This was down the street from the alpine slides and decided to give it a shot the food is absolutely delicious! (And affordable) I recommend a burger or hotdog.
This is literally a shack nestled in the back of the Elks Lodge building. We lunched here on our way into Big Bear and shared the following:-pulled pork sandwich ($14.25): smoked pulled pork on a roll with BBQ sauce on the side + fries-3 piece fish & chips ($15.00): hand battered cod in tempura batter + friesThe fish and chips were a 10 out of 10. The tempura batter was light and perfectly crisped around the meaty cod. The tartar sauce was nice and thick just like the one they use on the Fish Filet at McDonald's. This was unexpectedly good. While the sandwich was good, I found the pulled pork to be a little too dry. It needed a good dunk in BBQ sauce to help it along.It's all outdoor seating at Cookshak which I'm sure is really nice when the weather permits. It was rather cold when I dined here, however the guy at the window graciously offered us the option to dine indoors. I liked that the Cookshak is a little off the beaten path to avoid the throngs of tourists. Highly recommend checking out this cute little shack.
Y’all this place SLAPS. Tartar sauce was lemony and delicious - definitely home made. Fish and chips perfect. The cole slaw was also really really tasty and fresh. The French dip was so good, too! Would definitely come back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very drab atmosphere (had to scoot around a dumpster to get in) the view 9f the lake was a plus.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Great people, amazing food, fun place to be. Highly recommend. They were amazing and helped me celebrate my birthday too. Thank you, Elks Lodge #1787!
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The food was amazing. So perfectly delicious. Every employee was fun, warming, and kind. The best smoked brisket I ever had...thank you, Sean. Your food is magical.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey, Ari
In the rear of the Elks Lodge, very good food with outdoor tables to take in the big bear beauty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
Wanted to support a local restaurant that had vegan options while visiting Big Bear and came across this spot. With a vibe that makes you feel like your in your back yard or if your in our living room (inside), the food taste just like that. Friendly service, you might even feel like it’s your tio in the kitchen grilling. They turn impossible meats into a meatball sandwich and burger. I had the sandwich and it left me stuff!Happy Munchies,@aVeganAndHer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wanted to support a local restaurant that had vegan options while visiting Big Bear and came across this spot. With a vibe that makes you feel like your in your back yard or if your in our living room (inside), the food taste just like that. Friendly service, you might even feel like it's your tio in the kitchen grilling. They turn impossible meats into a meatball sandwich and burger. I had the sandwich and it left me stuff!Happy Munchies,@aVeganAndHer
Great sandwiches. Fries a very good. Outdoor eating area if you have pets. They bring you pet water and treats. Would come back again anytime. Slow Smoked Tri Tip was tender!! Service was quick!!