Restaurants in Big Bear Lake

“Everything about this place is incredible! The food, the drinks, the decor, vibes... Especially the service! As new parents, it's sometimes a struggle for my husband and I to enjoy a night out, but the staff at Tropicali ensured we had a great time. They even offered to wash our baby's bottle! We will definitely be returning every time we go to Big Bear.”

“I went with my woman and we both enjoyed our time here. The decor was nice and the staff were very pleasant! They have tvs for the games also so that’s a huge plus. My partner and I both ordered burgers and they were some of THE best burgers we’ve had and I’ve been around. There was a mix up with my order and I received a single instead of the double but when I brought it up they offered me the extra patty for free and profusely apologized, something I’m not used to honestly so I definitely recommend people to try them out, you won’t regret. Exceptional food and service :)”

“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 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️”

“This is literally the best Mexican/latin food I have ever had. The restaurant crew all were nice especially our waitresses. They took care of me and my family as it was our first time visiting this restaurant. We had heard great reviews about this place and it did not disappoint! The chips and chicken wings were fire! Couldn’t stop munching it down. Literally finger licking good! They were so fast with our food but also carefully made picture perfect, and everything tasted so delicious. I loved my wet carne asada burrito and cranberry lemonade. My family left this place with full bellies as we couldn’t take another bite and letting the goodness settle in and had to take the rest home for another round another time hahha. We went today and it wasn’t busy at all and in a way it made the experience all the better. Food is decently priced and so worth it because everything tasted fresh, it was hot and full of flavor I kid you not it’s literally the best Latin food I have ever had. And they even put on music for us and my little niece danced around the restaurant very happy with her soup of the day and the yummy aguas frescas. Music set the vibe as very welcoming and filled life to the restaurant. It was just a great time with wholesome fun and time to be intimate or bond with good people around you in this setting. It’s a really neat place you can sit inside and look at all the unique wall decor also have the option to dine outside and enjoy the fresh air that big bear has to offer. We said our goodbyes as we had to race against time to get back home to avoid driving down the hill before it get dark. What really stuck out to me and as we me and my family were about to leave parking lot to go back home our waitress smiled and waves us a goodbye! how neat it that to care about there customers from beginning to end. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩 no doubt. Please hop on this gem support great people like Gabby and her staff and grab a bite! If you love Mexican food you won’t regret it and I can’t wait to come back because the customer service here is superb! As someone used to work in a restaurant and the hotel business I can say I have a deep appreciation for others who value their customers to help them feel comfortable no matter what and effort putting in through great customer service cleanliness and working behind the scenes to deliver great hospitality and is genuine about it. You don’t get that a lot and that’s why they stood out to me. Love this place, love the staff. Great times. Thank you so much again. This place is top notch!”

“10/10 Stars all around! This place is a vibe! We had the pleasure of stopping for lunch at Moon Ridge coffee Company, and it did not disappoint. My 10-year-old would like me to be sure to mention that his hibiscus lemonade was incredible. My family of four each had a different sandwich and they were all delicious and there was no skimping on any of the ingredients. The people were friendly and service was great. Highly recommend!”

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

“My clients and I were warmly welcome by Nancy. The atmosphere is great and the service is fantastic.
If you are in the Big Bear Lake City area this is a great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner.”

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

“I have tried multiple things and everything i have tried is really good but watch out for the side they are xtra vinagery lol but good to clean the pallet butt what ever your in the mood for he has it except mozzarella sticks lol PS try the chili”

“What a great place to go and watch the football games when I come up to visit. Lots of TVs and tables to sit and have a beer along with a good menu selection. The service was top notch and super friendly and will definitely return.”

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

“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. ⚜️💚⚜️”

“Good food - relaxing atmosphere”

“Hands down the best food and drinks in town! The burgers and nachos were my absolute favorite, definitely a must try. The wings and pizza were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor.
We had the blueberry smash * mocktail*, one of the best.
We also really appreciated the fun games available for our toddler, which made the visit even better. On top of that, the customer service was amazing. Highly recommend!
We will definitely be returning to The Bear Trap at every visit!”

“hot white Chocolate. AMAZINGGGG !!!”

“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.”

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

“Love love love this restaurant.”

“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!”

“We came for breakfast. The patio is great, our server was lovely and very attentive. Refilled our coffee and kept it hot. Only negative was the biscuit was hard as a rock. All the other food was excellent the sausage links were especially good.”

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

“We went for a late lunch. I got a camaron cocktail my husband got a Campechana. Wow both cocktails were delicious. Service was good as well. I recommend this place.”

“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!”

“Excellent restaurant. Good and fast service. Wait staff was friendly. Food was excellent. We split the lasagna plate which was huge. Also had a side order of cheesy garlic bread. Also very good. The outdoor patio is a must do.”

“One of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in a long time. I was skeptical about door dashing a cocktail but I was SO surprised when it came in a mason jar. Honey mustard was so tasty I used on my sandwich instead of the pickles. The pickles were good but a bit breaded for my taste. Regardless, this was the perfect pick for BB for my first night.”

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

“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) 👌🙌”

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

“Great service and great food.”

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

“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.”

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

“Absolutely love this place! The pizza was fresh, perfectly baked, and loaded with flavor. You can really tell they care about quality. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.. they made us feel right at home. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Big Bear, this spot is a must-try. Five stars all the way! 🍕🔥”

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

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

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

“we went first time in big bear and i found best vegetarian option in this restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious. my American friends also loved it ! we will
surely visit this restaurant again 👍”

“The food was delicious! The coffee was excellent. The cheesecake was one of the best I've ever eaten. The view was just beautiful, sitting outside. A true treat!”

“Friendly and kind owner here. Local authentic mexican restaurant 🥰 The taste of foods is like mom's meal. Very comfort! And the chilly sauce is great 🤩 local people are coming here!”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“1/8/23 amazing candy, apple caramel with almonds do you make the hot red candy apples I wish you did because I would get that too”

“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”

“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!”

“La Bamba Mexican Restaurant is a true hidden gem in Big Bear! 🌮 This small, hole-in-the-wall spot serves authentic Mexican food that tastes homemade.

The chicken enchiladas were the highlight—tender, moist chicken wrapped in a soft tortilla and topped with a spicy, flavorful enchilada sauce.The rice was a little dry and the beans on the runny side, but both were still tasty.

Overall the meal was satisfying and full of flavor. Prices are lower than most restaurants on the Boulevard, and the service was friendly and fast.

⭐ Overall: 4 stars. I’ll definitely be back to try more dishes next time!”

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

“Love my mountain course… 🤙🏼🏔🐻🌲⛳️”

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

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

“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!”

“Tacos were delicious! If ur in Big Bear eat ur Mexican food here! They were good, fast and the sweetest people working there! I was on a job site all day and let me tell you, hit the spot!”

“Red Baron Pizza & Sports Bar has one of the best, if not THE BEST Pizza in Big Bear.

Starting with the Pizza itself, it has a crunchy crust, tasty pizza sauce & delicious toppings. Not too oily at all.

One bite of the Pizza & you can feel the difference.

The restaurant also has an amazing family friendly atmosphere with plenty of Arcade Games for kids to enjoy, lots of tables to seat big groups/parties & also a bar area for adults to enjoy a variety of drinks.

They deliver to the entire Big Bear Valley Area & always adding new items to their menu with coupons.

Their $20 deal for 2 Medium Pizzas is honestly hard to beat. You get two delicious Pizza for just $20.

RBP has become a favorite Pizza spot & if you’re looking for one, make sure to give their delicious Pizza a try. You’ll be happy you did.”

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

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

“It’s been quite some time since I’ve had brunch and the pancakes and chicken were exquisite and fantastic! Certainly one of the best brunches I’ve ever had and the servers were all friendly and professional! Special shout-out to Ryan to making us feel welcome! Looking forward to coming back!”

“I am very picky with the pizzas so for me this pizza is very good! Also, they have patio you can enjoy it with your DOG!

🐶 paw notes: Thank friends pizza village for making patio for us to enjoy with our humans.”

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

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

“This pho restaurant is not owned by Vietnamese, and this is Big Bear, so you can't compare with Vietnamese food in Little Saigon, Orange County, the capital of Vietnamese refugees. There's no Vietnamese supermarket for Vietnamese food, so I can't complain. To me, a Vietnamese, the food at this restaurant in this cold town is good and much better, and healthier than unhealthy fast food restaurants around, so I'm happy to give it 5 stars. By the way, the combination fried rice is really good. Moreover, the service is very good, and people working here are very friendly. Highly recommend when you come to Big Bear.”

“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”

“Friendly staff, quick (15-20 mins) for take out when ordered outside rush times. Dine in also had reasonable wait times. The Hunan Lamb and Pork with Shredded Bean Curd are some of my favorite dishes.”

“I’m new here in Sugarloaf and I checked out Kallan’s and had a great time. Staff was great and food was good.”

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

“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.”