21 Best American Restaurants in Big Bear Lake

“Blanca and Pierre's turned out to be the perfect send-off to a wonderful stay in Big Bear Lake.

Just outside the Village, it's a bit removed from the main drag — a little quieter and less crowded, which we appreciated. The food was very good, the place was cozy and charming, and the staff were warm and friendly, with smiles and plenty of coffee to keep things going.

A great find on the way home. We'd happily stop in again on our next visit!“

“We went camping near Big Bear, and found Murray's because they have karaoke. We ended up going all 4 nights of our stay after our daytime activities were finished. The karaoke host Russ is a super fun friendly guy, and all the bar/food staff were so friendly and welcoming. By our 4th night there it was like we'd known these people for years. We were sad to leave. They also have probably the best grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had in my life.“

“I will start this by saying if we could give more than 5 stars for service we absolutely would!! Janet! She is simply a gift. From the second we opened the front door her beautiful energy welcomed us so wholeheartedly. Her smile, her personality and her patience hearing out our special dietary needs were all above and beyond any expectations we could have had. We travel a lot and not only dine out but have worked extensively in F&B for decades. Janet sets the bar and she sets it high! We cannot wait to get back to Big Bear to go hug her at Bennys!“

“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 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“Good food - relaxing atmosphere“

“Gaby’s Latin Flavors is seriously great food! We had the fresh avocado salad with the salsas, short rib plate, and the carne asada wrap- if you’re in Big Bear do your crew a favor and swing by! Oh yeah, the margaritas are huge and hit the spot! 🙌“

“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.“

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

“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. ⚜️💚⚜️“

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

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

“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.“

“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 💥💥💥💥💥“

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

“We want some room service and decided on Applebee’s for late night meal. Forgot to take pictures as it was inside of our room and I was starving. Lol. The wait wasn’t too bad. It was about 8:15 PM on a Thursday night. We ordered a couple of dishes and I must say I was very impressed. I had the new lemon chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli and it was cooked perfectly. Nice and tender and a very thick piece of meat. Nice portions. The broccoli was perfectly with wonderful seasoning. Will definitely go in there and eat at some point to get the atmosphere part of it. I recommend!“

“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!“