27 Best American Restaurants in Big Bear Lake

“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.“

“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“

“You walk in, looks like a good old dive bar until you order your food. This place has the best burgers for the price, the calamari’s were fresh and tender. The jalapeño burger was huge and the meat was great AND COOKED TO PERFECTION. By far some of the best food I’ve had at a bar. Get there early because at lunch it fills up fast with the locals.“

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

“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.“

“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 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“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.“

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

“Such a lovely, cozy, and authentic restaurant. The staff is incredibly sweet and kind. Food is absolutely delicious!!! The lovely woman at the front recommended the avocado salad and we loved it! Every course was delicious! The chips, cheese, and salsa were good and the main entrees were incredible! Would definitely come back when I visit big bear again!“

“Love my mountain course… 🤙🏼🏔🐻🌲⛳️“

“I got the 3 tacos for $13.99, your choice of shredded beef, pork, chicken tinga, or veggies. They were good! And they fill them all the way to the top with your choice of ALL of the toppings! Better deal than the burrito IMO, which is more expensive. Rice bowls and poke also available.

I also got a Livewire vodka mule can which was okay, not great. I’d drink it again, but I prefer a little more flavor. But it’s a pretty neutral drink overall. It was around $12. You can drink alcohol on the patio but just not on the slopes or lift.

There are 2 self checkout stations in addition to a manned station, but you’re not supposed to stack items in the machine station apparently. [So much for AI :o) ] My overall purchase cost about $28, including tax. I suppose that’s not bad since it included an alcoholic drink. Staff are always super friendly.“

“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!“

“Good burrito, got the biggest one they offered and couldn't finish it. Turned into my lunch and dinner aha good food, decent price, cool atmosphere. Could use more flavorful salsas. All in all I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“Great service and great food.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“Just visited on Sunday and the staff were so friendly, welcoming, and attentive! Food was great too! The place was packed and we were told there was a 45 minutes to 1 hour wait time but they managed to get us in a little before. They were moving fast and making sure to get the tables ready quick between guests. Everyone has a smile and willing to help the guests and each other to get things moving. The waitresses were helping each other taking orders out and it was great to see that partnership and teamwork!“

“The bartender tonight was awesome! She was very helpful and funny. She made great recommendations on food and made my wife some amazing cosmos, highly recommend“