Restaurant recommendations.
Local Restaurants
If you like something very casual and they have GREAT pizza! We really like it there, especially when we go in a group and it is also very kid friendly.
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Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot Ave If you like something very casual and they have GREAT pizza! We really like it there, especially when we go in a group and it is also very kid friendly.
This place has amazing BBQ, great for watching sports during a meal, super kid friendly and a fun vibe.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bone Yard Bar & Grill
560 Pine Knot AveThis place has amazing BBQ, great for watching sports during a meal, super kid friendly and a fun vibe.
Aka - LOCAL TROPICALI
A hidden gem with light island/tropical fare - poke bowls, açaí bowls, juices, Groundworks Coffee, tropical frozen drinks (piña coladas!), and great waffles. These guys have really good energy here! Ask for the ‘Natty Bread Waffle’, and you might get a fire show!
231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrAka - LOCAL TROPICALI
A hidden gem with light island/tropical fare - poke bowls, açaí bowls, juices, Groundworks Coffee, tropical frozen drinks (piña coladas!), and great waffles. These guys have really good energy here! Ask for the ‘Natty Bread Waffle’, and you might get a fire show!
This is our favorite spot for doughnuts and pastries. The perfect spot for a morning coffee as well. It’s about a 1 minute drive from our cabin or a 10 minute walk. The best part is, that everything is made there and daily. They even serve draft beer here! Check out their great Taco Tuesday pop up for $1.85 tacos!
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdThis is our favorite spot for doughnuts and pastries. The perfect spot for a morning coffee as well. It’s about a 1 minute drive from our cabin or a 10 minute walk. The best part is, that everything is made there and daily. They even serve draft beer here! Check out their great Taco Tuesday pop up for $1.85 tacos!
Located a few doors down from Stater Brothers. This place has the best sandwiches in town! They also have an amazing breakfast and lunch. They rarely have a wait.
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Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdLocated a few doors down from Stater Brothers. This place has the best sandwiches in town! They also have an amazing breakfast and lunch. They rarely have a wait.
Great coffee/homemade pastry shop in the village. They have amazing homemade Quiche and pies! A perfect spot for grabbing a quick bite for the road. They also offer cooking classes as well!
300 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveGreat coffee/homemade pastry shop in the village. They have amazing homemade Quiche and pies! A perfect spot for grabbing a quick bite for the road. They also offer cooking classes as well!
This place is near the cabin (next to Von’s). It’s very casual and away from the village if you want to avoid the wait. They have great pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches. It’s a great place to pick up some sandwiches for the road or a lakeside picnic. It’s also very kid friendly.
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Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdThis place is near the cabin (next to Von’s). It’s very casual and away from the village if you want to avoid the wait. They have great pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches. It’s a great place to pick up some sandwiches for the road or a lakeside picnic. It’s also very kid friendly.
For something a bit more upscale. Make sure you call to make a reservation if you do plan on going here for dinner. I've had to hop from place to place trying to get a table because I didn't have a reservation.
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Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveFor something a bit more upscale. Make sure you call to make a reservation if you do plan on going here for dinner. I've had to hop from place to place trying to get a table because I didn't have a reservation.
I highly recommend this place. It’s new, the food is fantastic and they have great ambiance. Probably my favorite restaurant in Big Bear. They have TVs for sports at the bar area, outdoor patio seating as well as a quiet dining room area. They are also kid friendly.
307 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oakside
40701 Village DrI highly recommend this place. It’s new, the food is fantastic and they have great ambiance. Probably my favorite restaurant in Big Bear. They have TVs for sports at the bar area, outdoor patio seating as well as a quiet dining room area. They are also kid friendly.
For ice cream and fudge ;) very yummy! The kids will love this place! You get a 10% discount when you show your receipt from Saucy Mama :)
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North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveFor ice cream and fudge ;) very yummy! The kids will love this place! You get a 10% discount when you show your receipt from Saucy Mama :)
This hidden gem you will find on your way in/way out of Big Bear. They have the BEST Apple Strudels!!! It’s located next to Azteca Restaurant. They have amazing pastries there!
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Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdThis hidden gem you will find on your way in/way out of Big Bear. They have the BEST Apple Strudels!!! It’s located next to Azteca Restaurant. They have amazing pastries there!
For some authentic German Brats and other deli meats. This mom n pop (literally) deli is on the edge of the village. The owner brings cuisine from his hometown of Mosel, Germany. Don’t leave without having an Apple Strudel!
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The Old German Deli
40645 Village DrFor some authentic German Brats and other deli meats. This mom n pop (literally) deli is on the edge of the village. The owner brings cuisine from his hometown of Mosel, Germany. Don’t leave without having an Apple Strudel!
For great Indian food. They have a great lunch special.
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveFor great Indian food. They have a great lunch special.
For really good mom n pop Italian food! Prices are quite reasonable but you do need a reservation.
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Sweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear BlvdFor really good mom n pop Italian food! Prices are quite reasonable but you do need a reservation.
Mexican food in the Village. Patio seating available. They have great margaritas :) They also do breakfast.
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El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveMexican food in the Village. Patio seating available. They have great margaritas :) They also do breakfast.
Great beer and great food! This is located in the Village. They open for brunch on the weekends. They also have some patio seating.
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Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdGreat beer and great food! This is located in the Village. They open for brunch on the weekends. They also have some patio seating.
This is a true ‘local’ diner. This is located the opposite direction as the village. They have a great breakfast and lunch. It’s also a great place to go to avoid the lines in the Village.
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Lumberjack Cafe
1001 W Big Bear BlvdThis is a true ‘local’ diner. This is located the opposite direction as the village. They have a great breakfast and lunch. It’s also a great place to go to avoid the lines in the Village.
Another truly ‘local’ diner. They are known for their Chicken Pot Pies (Fri and Sats), all-you-can-eat beer ribs (Saturday nights) and Prime Rib (served on certain nights - call ahead to make sure they have it). But also a great breakfast diner. CASH ONLY.
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Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear BlvdAnother truly ‘local’ diner. They are known for their Chicken Pot Pies (Fri and Sats), all-you-can-eat beer ribs (Saturday nights) and Prime Rib (served on certain nights - call ahead to make sure they have it). But also a great breakfast diner. CASH ONLY.
Outstanding burgers, milkshakes, beer and more. Outside sitting in the front and back. Great for kids too!
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Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveOutstanding burgers, milkshakes, beer and more. Outside sitting in the front and back. Great for kids too!