21 Best American Restaurants in Big Bear Lake

“Amazing food! The portions are absolutely huge — we honestly didn’t expect them to be this big. They give you a lot of meat, and everything is juicy, fresh, and delicious. The burgers and sandwiches are massive, and they definitely don’t skimp on the fries either. Great value for the money. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great food at a great price. Friendly staff. You’ll eat more than you want to because it’s so good. Just look at my kids after stuffing themselves 😂“

“This is a hidden gem. Our group members raved about their delicious breakfasts. I had a huge double burger on a homemade brioche bun. Prices were more reasonable than those in the center of Big Bear Lake. Blanca's niece served us and brought a bowl of water for our friend's dog without anyone asking. The one big negative is there is only perpendicular parking off a busy road. So you have to wait for a break in traffic to back out.“

“Good food - relaxing atmosphere“

“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 had a great breakfast here! The food was delicious, and our server Nancy was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed! She provided great service and made our experience even better. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Whenever we come up to big Bear, we always come eat at Gabby‘s. It’s almost as if you are visiting relatives and they are making you a home cooked meal. Actually, that’s exactly what it’s like! Incredible food that is made with love and fantastic people to be around!“

“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. ⚜️💚⚜️“

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

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

“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!“

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

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

“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 and great food.“

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

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

“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!“

“Everytime we go we have great food and good service. The split restaurant is interesting, but, doesn't take away from the good atmosphere. We love the chips & spinach dip, cold beers and the staff is always inviting and helpful. I'm glad we have this restaurant too here. JPlan & family“