Restaurants in Big Bear Lake

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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😊”

“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!”

“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!”

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

“hot white Chocolate. AMAZINGGGG !!!”

“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😢”

“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!”

“Had great sandwiches with the tastiest fresh bread. Good customer service too! Thank you Mia(?)”

“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.”

“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”

“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) 👌🙌”

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

“Love love love this restaurant.”

“Great service and great food.”

“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.”

“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. ⚜️💚⚜️”

“Best mexican food in town, small, but with authentic mexican food. Well worth the visit, prices good for the quantity of food. Very Friendly family owned business.”

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

“Love this place! I am surprised that it is very authentic in Big Bear! The nan was one of the best I’ve ever had. It’s very fluffy. Highly recommends this place.”

“Adorable stuff in the shop and an amazing bar! Such a fun ambiance and so picturesque. The owners are super nice as well, 10/10”

“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!”

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

“Expensive but absolutely worth in their pizza amazing. Service amazing. I have an allergy and they made sure to come to us personally to ask questions and make sure everything was alright.”

“Hidden gem in big bear that brings a home cooked style atmosphere. a regular stop when I come up. located behind the lodge and next to Murphys barbershop. 100% recommend trying it out”

“We came here wanting a yummy fresh snack and this was exactly that! We got the tequino, lime cucumber agua Fresca, and hot Cheeto esquite. All of them are sooo good we’re definitely coming back!! :)”

“Awesome little ice cream place behind the Village Shopping area in Big Bear Lake where you can buy a waffle cone with 3 generous scoops of delicious ice cream and toppings for under $10.”

“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”

“The experience of taking the sky chair to the Taphouse was lovely! The views were breathtaking, that staff were amazing! Once at the Taphouse, it was easy to get in line and order what we wanted. Everything was made fresh, right in front of us. The food was delicious and my husband loved the beer on tap! We can't wait to do it again!”

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

“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.”

“I'm not even exaggerating when I say this is my favorite matcha in socal. Ellie's is such a cute cafe and is the perfect place to go to for some ice cream or drinks to walk around with at the Big Bear Village. The staff is amazing and this matcha made my day. 10/10 recommend and I'll be coming back every time I'm in town!”

“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.”

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

“The brownies are amazing. Only coffee shop open at 7am. Super friendly staff!”

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

“Great food, best shrimp fried rice in town. My partner bought pho and it was also very tasty. Portions are big, however, it is a little pricey. The sitting area is small, only two tables.”

“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!”

“The pizzas are delicious!! Nice cold Beer! the 8" cookie is really good and big. Can't wait to visit again from Rancho Cucamonga!!”

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

“I’m almost 8months pregnant and needed to use the restroom, but none of the local stores would let me so we took a chance and came in here and Tio let me use the restroom. We ended up ordering a few tacos as well for the road and OMG ! They were bomb! Fresh, delicious and packed with meat! The salsa was perfect! Not too mild not too spicy . We will definitely be back!”

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

“★★★★★

The Village Pizza is a must-visit whenever we're in Big Bear. After a day of exploring the mountains, nothing hits the spot quite like a hot, fresh pizza from this place. The crust was perfectly cooked, the toppings were generous, and every slice was packed with flavor.

The atmosphere was welcoming and family-friendly, and the staff was attentive even during a busy rush. We also appreciated how quickly the food came out considering how popular the restaurant was.

If you're looking for great pizza in Big Bear, The Village Pizza delivers on all fronts—great food, great service, and a great location right in the heart of town. We'll definitely be back on our next trip to the mountains!”

“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!!”

“Great place to get some work done or host an event, staff is great and friendly 💥💥💥💥💥”

“Let me just say: the chef back there can absolutely cook! Each dish we ordered came out exceptional. We always leave with a smile on our faces and a big belly. The prices are a bit substantial, but with the time and effort clearly put into each dish, who could argue otherwise? Delicious food and highly recommended!”

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