Restaurants near Big Bear

“Best pecan pie of my life. I’ve had about 12 different pies from here from multiple visits and they’ve all been fantastic. And the French onion soup pie (not sure of the official name) was unique and beautiful.”

“What a groovy little spot! We stopped in after a ride at the ranch and enjoyed ourselves here. A lot of really kooky cool eye candy on the walls and everywhere. Cozy and small. Outdoor patio if it’s not too cold. Heidi and Chuck are the greatest! Very friendly and helpful and made our visit extra special. BJ’s has been around so long I find that fabulous!

I started with a glass of red and moved onto a rolling rock and they’ve got very decent prices. I had the Rueben sandwich and the sauce on. It was just lovely! It was cooked nicely and came out very hot which was great! My only complaint is there wasn’t nearly enough meat in it. I tasted mostly bread but with a little more meat that would’ve been perfection. The coleslaw has a nice twist instead of mayo. They use balsamic vinegar! Tart but lovely! Will definitely be back!”

“My favorite Garden Burger on the mountain. Zucchini fries are the best!”

“Love my mountain course… 🤙🏼🏔🐻🌲⛳️”

“I had such a great experience at Thelma’s! The food was amazing, came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. The atmosphere was welcoming and made it a really enjoyable place to eat.

The highlight of the visit was definitely our waitress, Danielle. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed before we even had to ask. Her positive attitude and excellent service made the whole experience even better. Danielle went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and it’s clear she genuinely cares about her customers. We’ll definitely be coming back, and a big reason why is the outstanding service she provided!”

“Tropicali in Big Bear was absolutely amazing! From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with friendly smiles and outstanding service. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and their positive attitude made the whole experience even better.

The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Every bite was packed with quality and care, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. It’s not often you find a place that delivers both incredible food and exceptional customer service, but Tropicali does exactly that.

If you’re visiting Big Bear or live in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. Great food, amazing workers, and an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. I’ll definitely be coming back!

🌴❤️ Thank you to the entire Tropicali team for such a wonderful experience. You made my day! 🙌 @mabo.trails”

“Best place to go in Big Bear. This place has great food, nice selection of craft beer, and the friendliest staff. I had THE best cheeseburger with onion rings today. SO good.”

“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 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️”

“We stopped at a Bolivian restaurant during my bachelor party and had an awesome experience. The food was incredible, and the service was even better. Highly recommend!”

“My husband and I both ordered a late breakfast.Hubby ordered bacon & egg burrito and enjoyed it.I ordered the breakfast sandwhich and a side of busicuits and gravy, both were delicious.Megan gave us absolutely great service,she was very attentive and kinda definitely recommend this place and food ordered.”

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

“Eh, it was alright. Burgers do not include fries. They were also OUT of fries this evening. Tater tots were good but they were a little stingy with the ketchup. We also ordered the Bear Trap Nachos. Cheese was cold. The portion was a decent size. We went off of the reviews and thought we’d really enjoy the place.”

“Great service. The patio was great. Amazing anti pasta salad. Best wings we’ve had!!! Crispy and tasty!!! The pizza was yummy!”

“hot white Chocolate. AMAZINGGGG !!!”

“This is a hidden gem. If you're driving into Big Bear stop for lunch or breakfast on the way. No problem parking and you will feel very welcome. Food is excellent and much cheaper than you will find farther in toward the center of town. It is family run and feels like it with excellent personal service. Burgers are great as is everything else I've ever tried on the menu. Indoor seating as well as a great back patio away from the traffic noise. Enjoy!”

“Soft Tacos and Enchiladas are good. The sauces are homemade not canned. We go there everytime we go to Big Bear. The food is always fresh, service is friendly and attentive. Really clean and great service.”

“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!”

“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 🙏”

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

“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.”

“Great staff! Unfortunately, next weekend is the end😢”

“Authentic American breakfast.Large portions. Great service. Pancakes are fluffy and filling.”

“Great location, fantastic people and cool vibes, looking forward to having a new local spot!!!”

“My husband and I ate here tonight. the service was great and the food was fantastic! I highly recommend Nuevo Vallarta Grill ♥️we will definitely will be coming back soon!”

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

“Came here with my son since the traffic on our way down was super heavy. We decided to stop and have dinner. We saw how they made the pizzas from scratch. The dough was delicious (I normally don’t eat the back part of the pizza) my son and I finished the slices without leaving the back part.
I recommend to all that are in Big bear to have their pizzas. Perfect crisp, perfect amounts and perfect ingredients.”

“Great food, cozy atmosphere (not loud!), and friendly staff.”

“Good food - relaxing atmosphere”

“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!”