Restaurant Recommendations
Our Local Favorite Restaurants
These are places that we personally love.
One of our favorite places. Amazing BBQ, great for watching sports during a meal, super kid friendly and fun vibe. One of our favorite places.
62 locals recommend
The Bone Yard Bar & Grill
560 Pine Knot AveOne of our favorite places. Amazing BBQ, great for watching sports during a meal, super kid friendly and fun vibe. One of our favorite places.
This is our favorite spot for donuts and pastries. The coffee is great too. The best part is that everything is made there and daily. It’s also about a minute drive from our cabin or a 5 minute walk.
169 locals recommend
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdThis is our favorite spot for donuts and pastries. The coffee is great too. The best part is that everything is made there and daily. It’s also about a minute drive from our cabin or a 5 minute walk.
Great pizza, fun environment! We really like this place, especially when we go in a group and it is also kid friendly. We highly recommend this place.
472 locals recommend
Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveGreat pizza, fun environment! We really like this place, especially when we go in a group and it is also kid friendly. We highly recommend this place.
For ice cream and fudge, this is the place to go. We go there every time we go to the cabin, even in the winter. It’s very yummy.....and you get a 10% discount when you show your receipt from Saucy Mama’s :)
118 locals recommend
North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveFor ice cream and fudge, this is the place to go. We go there every time we go to the cabin, even in the winter. It’s very yummy.....and you get a 10% discount when you show your receipt from Saucy Mama’s :)
I highly recommend this place. It’s new, the food is fantastic and they have a good ambiance. Great outside sitting with a fire pit. Probably my favorite restaurant in Big Bear Lake :)
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrI highly recommend this place. It’s new, the food is fantastic and they have a good ambiance. Great outside sitting with a fire pit. Probably my favorite restaurant in Big Bear Lake :)
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.
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231 locals recommend
Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrA 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.
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For some authentic German Brats and other deli meats. This mom n pop (literally) deli is a little gem on the edge of the village. The owner brings cuisine from his hometown of Mosel, Germany. Don’t leave without having an Apple Strudel!
42 locals recommend
The Old German Deli
40645 Village DrFor some authentic German Brats and other deli meats. This mom n pop (literally) deli is a little gem 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 Indian food, this is the spot! It's very good and they have a great lunch special, but only during the week.
253 locals recommend
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveFor Indian food, this is the spot! It's very good and they have a great lunch special, but only during the week.
Great margaritas, outdoor patio, taco Tuesday is quite amazing. Great breakfast too!
129 locals recommend
El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveGreat margaritas, outdoor patio, taco Tuesday is quite amazing. Great breakfast too!
For something a bit more upscale. Make sure you call to make a reservation if you do plan on going out for dinner. I've had to hop from place to place trying to get a table because I didn't have a reservation. Great food, nice ambiance.
507 locals recommend
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 out for dinner. I've had to hop from place to place trying to get a table because I didn't have a reservation. Great food, nice ambiance.
This place is near the house (next to Von’s), it’s very casual and you will see the locals there. They have great pizza, pastas, salads and sandwiches.
359 locals recommend
Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdThis place is near the house (next to Von’s), it’s very casual and you will see the locals there. They have great pizza, pastas, salads and sandwiches.
This place has the best sandwiches in town. They have an amazing breakfast as well as a great lunch too. We go there every time we are in Big Bear :)
This is a few doors down from Stater Brothers
90 locals recommend
Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdThis place has the best sandwiches in town. They have an amazing breakfast as well as a great lunch too. We go there every time we are in Big Bear :)
This is a few doors down from Stater Brothers
Great coffee/homemade pastry shop in the village. They have amazing Quiche and pies! A perfect spot for grabbing a quick bite for the road. They also offer cooking classes as well!
300 locals recommend
The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveGreat coffee/homemade pastry shop in the village. They have amazing Quiche and pies! A perfect spot for grabbing a quick bite for the road. They also offer cooking classes as well!
Great beer and great food! This is located in the Village. They open for brunch on the weekends. They also have some patio seating.
222 locals recommend
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 place has fantastic pastries, cakes, pies ...basically anything they make is fantastic. You can stop here before you get to the cabin or on your way down the mountain. It’s become our treat to stop there before we head back home after relaxing at the cabin. The apple strudel is very yummy!!
63 locals recommend
Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdThis place has fantastic pastries, cakes, pies ...basically anything they make is fantastic. You can stop here before you get to the cabin or on your way down the mountain. It’s become our treat to stop there before we head back home after relaxing at the cabin. The apple strudel is very yummy!!
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.
276 locals recommend
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.
81 locals recommend
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!
192 locals recommend
Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveOutstanding burgers, milkshakes, beer and more. Outside sitting in the front and back. Great for kids too!