24 Best American Restaurants in Big Bear Lake

Grizzly Manor Cafe Breakfast • $
41268 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Tostadas Francesas Huevos Bacon Y Salchichas
Waffle with Strawberries & Whipped Cream
John Semore Chicken Fried Steak
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
French Toast Breakfast
Happy Face Pancakes
Blueberry Pancakes
French Toast Combo
Grizzly Manor Cafe
Buttermilk Pancake

“Best food ever great atmosphere friendly staff Mary, Amber, Jennifer, Fabian, Camille, Kai, and Ty one of the chef's let me try a piece of steak he made it was so good I wish they were open for dinner and hope they open up for dinner sometime soon if I could give 10 Stars I would thank you Mary and to all of your staff you guys are amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

4.6 Superb209 Reviews
Murray's Saloon & Eatery Bar & Grill • $
672 Cottage Ln, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Club Sandwich and Fries
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Battered Onion Rings
Deep Fried Mushrooms
Bacon Cheese Burger
Deep Fried Zucchini
Mozzarella Sticks
Jalapeno Poppers

“Best karaoke bar in So Cal! Come for a beer and you'll be here until 2am... can't explain how it happens, but inevitably that's what happens. No regrets, just good times all around. It's a local dive with surprisingly good food and cheap drinks.. 13/10 would recommend“

4.6 Superb99 Reviews
Mountain Munchies American • $
42171 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Toboggan Pastrami Sandwich on Squaw Bread
Chicken Fried Steak
Beer Battered Fries
Snow Bunny Sandwich
Snowforest Sandwich
French Dip Sandwich
Breakfast Sandwich
Fish & Chips
Hash Browns
Onion Rings

“Great Reuben sandwich. And there fried zucchini is so good! Staff works hard and gets the orders out correctly. Can get busy; so grab a table and enjoy the lovely mountain decor and paintings.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu and crayons so your little ones are set.“

4.6 Superb135 Reviews
Blanca's Restaurant American • $
39170 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Bacon or Sausage and Eggs
Mexican Breakfast Plate
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Burrito
Pigs in a Blanket
Eggs Benedict
Club Sandwich
Hash Browns

“Very nice restaurant, and super kind employees! My boyfriend and I went here when leaving town in a big rush on a holiday weekend, and the customer service was great; We got our food quickly to go, and it was delicious. I even accidentally left my wallet at the restaurant and one of the employees was kind enough to mail it back to my house. Overall, this restaurant had a nice warming atmosphere, and many diverse food options for everyone. I highly recommend it for a casual restaurant, for breakfast, lunch or dinner.“

4.8 Superb83 Reviews
Gaby's Latin Flavors Latin American • $$
41618 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Burrito
Carne Asada Tacos
Chicken Fajitas
Bolivian Pozole
Chips and Salsa
Rice and Beans
Avacado Salad
Lomo Montado
Enchiladas
Palta Salad

“The food is superb! I had the salmon dish there and I kept saying "wow" after every bite. My wife had fajitas and the chicken tasted excellent! First night in Big Bear and Gaby's cuisine did not disappoint!!! Just get there already and try her food.“

4.5 Superb100 Reviews
Sandy's Sports Bar and Restaurant Bar • $$
40951 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
French Onion Soup
Fish & Chips
Wing Basket
Fries

“A great neighborhood establishment, with 5/5 food options and fantastic selection of drinks! We were so impressed by the variety on the menu and kids meals for the littles was much appreciated. The service was great, and food came out quick and hot. Burgers are amazing! They have two pool tables and an arcade too. My kids had the best time. We will be back soon!“

4.8 Superb56 Reviews
Country Kitchen Restaurant American • $
39904 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Eggs Hash Browns and Bacon
French Toast Eggs & Bacon
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
Fried Cheese Curds
Chicken and Waffles
Avocado Jack Wrap
Brew City Fries
Scrambled Eggs
Country Omelet
Country Fried

“The place was very busy when we arrived around 11am, most tables have only just gotten seated. It was a long wait for a party of 8; however, the service made up for it. Our waitress was very efficient and polite. We liked her so much that we gave her additional tips on top of their standard charge on the bill for large parties. The food was surprisingly delicious with fresh ingredients and good portions. Most of us had leftovers to take back with us.“

4.4 Superb124 Reviews
Peppercorn Grille American • $$
553 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Signature New England Clam Chowder or Soup of the Day
Sautéed Filet of Alaskan Salmon
House-Made Creme Brulee
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Peppercorn Ranch
Lobster Ravioli
Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Marsala
Maui Crab Cakes
Artichoke Dip

“What a great night! My family and I have eaten here a few times over the last 30 years. This was our best visit yet! Food was great! Service was great! The vibe was great! It ain’t cheap but it absolutely did not disappoint and was worth every penny. A special thank you to Harmony who was our waiter. She was off the hook! It started right as we walked in the door. The hostess was funny and engaging. The manager took our jackets and was funny and happy. Then 90 mins of great food and attentive service from Harmony and her crew of support staff. Everyone was super engaging, nice, friendly and a joy to be with. You made our visit to Big Bear memorable!“

4.2 Good289 Reviews
Teddy Bear Restaurant Family • $
583 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

One Large Buttermilk or Buckwheat Pancake
Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Side of Cinnamon Corn Bread
French Toast or 1 2 Waffle
Homemade Chicken Pot Pies
Slow Roasted Pot Roast
Pastrami Egg Fries
Cinnamon Cornbread
French Toast or
And 2 Pancakes

“Small little restaurant in The Village Big bear. We went here after we tried Denny's ( I had a panic about smell and letter B) we bailed and went to Teddy Bear restaurant, it smelled great, the service was friendly, the food came our really fast. They served breakfast all day. The pancakes for the kids were huge and fluffy, and my French toast was great. Highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast!“

4.1 Good149 Reviews

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Denny's

Denny's Diner • $
41196 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Country-Fried Steak & Eggs Sizzlin' Skillet
Jr Chocolate Chip Pancake Breakfast
Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream
Double Cheeseburger with Fries
Strawberry Pancakes and Eggs
Loaded Breakfast Sandwich
Diner Classic Patty Melt
Bourbon Chicken Sizzlin
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Grand Slam Breakfast

“Our experience was elevated just by the hospitality and great service attitude from JANET! Leaving more than a 20% gratuity for her , as customers who work in hospitality , she definitely took care of us and made sure our experience was memorable .“

4.3 Superb151 Reviews
El Rincon Restaurant - Big Bear American • $$
42011 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Chilaquiles
Pancake
Pozole
Menudo

“Great service and amazing Mexican breakfast! I got the chilaquiles verdes and they were delicious! Pancakes and French toast were also very good. Parking is small but worth to be patient. We went on a busy 3 day weekend party of 7 & got seated quick.“

4.4 Superb88 Reviews
Big Bear Mountain Brewery Brewpubs • $$
40260 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Beer Flight
Sandwich
Burger

“Dropped by around 7:30 on a Saturday night and was able to snag a couple of stools at the bar. Ordered a few delicious beers, as well as a couple cubano sandwiches and hot wings. The hot wings were pretty spicy (6/10) with quality (10/10). They were meaty and delicious! The fries were delish and the cubanos were decent and very meat-filled! My husband wished that they had a bigger variety of beers on tap, but several were sold out by the time we got here. (But that's our fault because we got here after the ski/snowboard crowd.)The live music was a huge plus. The Boswell Project rocked our requests! This place seems VERY family friendly, which was greatly appreciated by the patrons! We will be returning.“

4.3 Superb79 Reviews
Alpine Country Coffee Shop Coffee Shops • $
41546 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Pancake and Sausage Patties
Porterhouse Steak and Eggs
Florentine Eggs Benedict
French Toast Al a Carte
Combo Omelette Plate
Corned Beef Hash
Machaca Plate
Hash Browns
Onion Rings

“Great food and great service I love the place and friendly staff. Food is good and not processed food this is made with love and real food will come back and great price too ? oh and best blueberry pancakes ? ever!! yummy ??.Parking: N/AKid-friendliness: N/AWheelchair accessibility: N/A“

4.2 Good100 Reviews
Jakobe's Famous Foods American • $$
41799 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

“Wow! Such a wonderful addition to Big Bear! The food is absolutely delicious! We had the Sea Bass and the Chicken Jakobes, prime rib vegetable soup, crème brûlée and lemon cake. Such a nice experience. This old building has been very nicely remodeled. I loved the cozy atmosphere. I never leave Yelp Reviews but just had to for this outstanding restaurant. Very kind waitress, also. Thank you, Yesenia! Highly recommend.“

4.4 Superb52 Reviews
Wyatt's Grill and Saloon Bar & Grill • $
42900 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Tri Tip Sliders with Siracha Aoli
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Chili Cheese Fries
Southwestern Salad
Onion Rings

“The customer service here is next level. Tanya is one of the nicest people I have ever talked to in a restaurant. She was extremely welcoming, gave us some of her favorites for food, and continued to check on us throughout our meal to make sure we were satisfied. The other girls working (Alicia, Susie, and Kat) were great as well. The guys behind the bar were friendly and had some great recommendations as well. There wasn't a live band but they played great music. I would love to check it out again when there is a band and dancing. We had the smokehouse pizza, cheeseburgers, the tri tip, fried pickles, and stuffed jalapeños. The food was good!“

4.3 Superb65 Reviews
The Barnstorm Restaurant German • $
501 W Valley Blvd, Big Bear

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry Stuffed French Toast
Sausage and Eggs Breakfast
Crab Cakes Benedict
French Toast Combo
Reuben Sandwich
Eggs Benedict
Hash Browns
Patty Melt
Meat

“Amazing, attentive service and ambiance; loved being next to the airport! The chilaquiles were amazing and we will be back next time for them. The portion was great. The banana pecan pancakes were good too, but the chilaquiles were our main highlight. Will be back!“

4.3 Superb62 Reviews
Blanca And Pierre's Resturant American • $
39170 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

“(Monday 11Am)At first glance this place is small and hidden between other businesses. However I highly recommend to stop and check this place out! This place has indoor dining as well as outdoors. Pets are welcomed as long as they are well behaved. I stoped by with a party of 15 people. Let me just say our waitress, Daniela, was amazing and sweet! She checked up on us frequently and was patient with us. I wasn't that hungry so I only got a short stack, two buttermilk pancakes. These hands down are top tier. Very fluffy on the inside and the outer edges had a nice crunch toasty ness to them. They had some powder sugar on top.I can't really speak on the taste of the other foods but they all looked good.Service 10/10Ambiance 8/10Location 8/10Cleanliness 10/10Location 7/10Overall 8.7/10Almost forgot to mention for a party of 15 people wait time was not bad at all! Seated right away and only waited maybe 12/15 minutes for our food! I am no local here but in my next trip I am definitely stopping by again! **Everyone will have their own experiences but Always remember to be kind, it goes a long way! **“

4.7 Superb26 Reviews
572 Social kitchen & lounge American • $
572 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

California Burger and Fries with Cheese
Seared Tuna Tataki Salad
Meat Lovers Pizza
Cali Burger a D
Steamed Mussels
Chicken Strips
Pepperoni Pizza
Edamame Beans
Burger N Fries
Chicken Wings

“Amazing customer service. Great drink selections. And they're accommodating to Gluten Free customers. My wife and 2 boys are GF and they happily made substitutions for us. It doesn't always work out for my family with that, so that was extremely appreciated. P.s. we got the seared ahi sandwich and it was amazing wish I could've taken a picture before but it was so bomb“

4 Good189 Reviews

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Oakside

Oakside American • $$
40701 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Mushroom Ravioli
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sweet Potato Fries
Fried Green Beans
French Onion Soup
Baby Back Ribs
Grilled Cheese
Fried Calamari
Oakside Burger

“Went there last night for my husbands birthday dinner. We weren't very hungry because we had a pretty big lunch at Saucy Mama's. Service was excellent, atmosphere was so nice, no loud music and low lighting made it feel fancy. We got the Onion Straws, Steak Tacos, House Salad and Mango Margarita, all of it was really good. We will be back on our next Big Bear visit. Thanks Oakside for a great dinner experience.“

4 Good184 Reviews
Laguna Grill Restaurant Mexican • $
40844 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Chips Con Salsa Especial del Restaurante
Tableside Guacamole
Chile Verde Burrito
Huevos Divorciados
Shrimp Aguachile
Chicken Fajitas
Fish Baja Style
Carnitas Tacos
Albondiga Soup
Shrimp Cocktail

“Don't let the unassuming look fool you. This place is fantastic! Jasmin and Minerva provided great service. View of lake is nice. I think I found my new spot in Big Bear for Mexican food. Sorry Jacalito....we're on to better things!!“

4.1 Good81 Reviews
The Bone Yard Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $$
560 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Baby Back Ribs Full Side Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Hamburguesa Completa
California Burger
Blackened Chicken
Chicken Sandwich
Bone Yard Burger
Redneck Tacos
Caesar Salad
French Fries

“During the Great storm of 2024 atop big bear mtn. We fought hard and long for a place to rest our weary cold and hungry bodies. After minutes of fighting through snow, people and cars to find a parking spot, we look up. There it was... THE BONE YARD BAR AND GRILL. In all of its glory. Our lives were saved. The corn bread goes hard. Ngl.“

4 Good130 Reviews
Big Bear Lake Brewing Company Brewery • $$
40827 Stone Rd, Big Bear Lake

“The manager here, Kailiann, was great. Although our food was extremely late, she was kind and understanding and provided excellent customer service. I'd say the beers are mostly average. The porter is one of their best, really good actually. The atmosphere is ok. But thank you Kailiann for making our experience here better.“

3.7 Good93 Reviews
The Pines Lakefront Fine Dining • $$
350 Alden Rd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo
Salmón Avec Portobello
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
French Onion Soup
Jalapeno Poppers
Beef Wellington
Shrimp Pasta
House Salad

“Absolutely lovely staff. Seeing some of these comments and reviews it makes me question. Some of the patrons that are going there and leaving the reviews. The staff here is nothing but friendly and super accommodating. There's always one host in the front. That's also waiting as well. They are kind and also very reassuring to making sure that your meal is correct. Anything wrong with my mail, they never have a hesitation to send it back and fix it. We got the beef Wellington, which is absolutely superb, and the bacon wrapped scallops. It has been had the ribeye and my daughter had the kids chicken tenders. All amazing, and you can never go wrong with the view“

3.8 Good105 Reviews
Old Country Inn American • $
41126 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Chicken Club Sandwich
French Toast Combo
Fish and Chips
Eggs Any Style
Hash Browns
Chorizo

“Amazing place for breakfast! They have the best country fried steak and the gravy is out of this world! Great service and ambiance! Don’t waste your time with the overrated Teddy Bear. Old Country Inn is thousand times better! This is our go to restaurant for breakfast from now on.“

3.8 Good75 Reviews
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