Big Bear Guidebook
Food scene
Also known as Tropicali Restaurant. Creative, Hawaiian-inspired comfort foods presented in a rockin' setting with skull themed art. Ranked 15th Best Restaurant in America by Yelp. Love, love, love this place. You won't be disappointed!
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Big Bear Local
40616 Village DrAlso known as Tropicali Restaurant. Creative, Hawaiian-inspired comfort foods presented in a rockin' setting with skull themed art. Ranked 15th Best Restaurant in America by Yelp. Love, love, love this place. You won't be disappointed!
Locals favorite for fine dining. Certified Angus steaks, seafood, pasta, brick oven pizza, and daily house made soups. One of our favorite spots!
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Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AveLocals favorite for fine dining. Certified Angus steaks, seafood, pasta, brick oven pizza, and daily house made soups. One of our favorite spots!
Warm rustic restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu includes American dishes, beer wine and great cocktails. I love the mango margarita. Strong and tasty! The upstairs that is shown in the picture is 21 and up and has more of a bar feel. The downstairs has a cozy, rustic casual dining. Whenever we have guests traveling with us, we bring them here, and everyone loves the food.
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Oakside
40701 Village DrWarm rustic restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu includes American dishes, beer wine and great cocktails. I love the mango margarita. Strong and tasty! The upstairs that is shown in the picture is 21 and up and has more of a bar feel. The downstairs has a cozy, rustic casual dining. Whenever we have guests traveling with us, we bring them here, and everyone loves the food.
If your craving Indian food this is the spot! They serve a variety of authentic menu selections from Nepal, Tibet and northern India. So delicious!
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveIf your craving Indian food this is the spot! They serve a variety of authentic menu selections from Nepal, Tibet and northern India. So delicious!
Our favorite pizza restaurant on the mountain. They serve pizza pies and by the slice. Menu also includes salads, calzones, and pastas. Best to go and order at the counter for take out. It gets very busy on the mountain on the weekends and a lot of times restaurants won't answer phones during peak hours.
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Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdOur favorite pizza restaurant on the mountain. They serve pizza pies and by the slice. Menu also includes salads, calzones, and pastas. Best to go and order at the counter for take out. It gets very busy on the mountain on the weekends and a lot of times restaurants won't answer phones during peak hours.
Specially crafted cuisine with lake view dining. There is something on the menu for everyone. They also offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
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Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill
41072 Big Bear BlvdSpecially crafted cuisine with lake view dining. There is something on the menu for everyone. They also offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
In the mood for Italian? Look no further. An intimate Italian restaurant serving fresh, country Italian cuisine. Locals love this place.
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Sweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear BlvdIn the mood for Italian? Look no further. An intimate Italian restaurant serving fresh, country Italian cuisine. Locals love this place.
The Captains Anchorage has been a Big Bear Lake tradition serving steaks and seafood since 1947. Experience mountain dining in a rustic stone and log retreat setting. This is also home of a cool and friendly "ghost" named George. A top favorite for us and the locals. Walking distance from the cabin!
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The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayThe Captains Anchorage has been a Big Bear Lake tradition serving steaks and seafood since 1947. Experience mountain dining in a rustic stone and log retreat setting. This is also home of a cool and friendly "ghost" named George. A top favorite for us and the locals. Walking distance from the cabin!
Mexican eatery & bar serving traditional dishes and drinks in a lofty and contemporary setting. Our top choice for mexican cuisine on the mountain. Azteca Grill is also great.
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Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdMexican eatery & bar serving traditional dishes and drinks in a lofty and contemporary setting. Our top choice for mexican cuisine on the mountain. Azteca Grill is also great.
Cozy counter serve diner featuring American favorites and great breakfast options. There is a seating area to sit down and dine in. Very casual breakfast spot.
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Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdCozy counter serve diner featuring American favorites and great breakfast options. There is a seating area to sit down and dine in. Very casual breakfast spot.
A little gem of a spot for breakfast. Great place for breakfast and wonderful owners. Locals favorite and may be a bit less busy than Grizzly Manor and the Grind Cafe. Those are also both good spots but get busy.
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Lumberjack Cafe
1001 W Big Bear BlvdA little gem of a spot for breakfast. Great place for breakfast and wonderful owners. Locals favorite and may be a bit less busy than Grizzly Manor and the Grind Cafe. Those are also both good spots but get busy.
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdBest stop to pick up donuts for your weekend donut run.
Favorite coffee spot. Great pastries and sandwiches. Located in heart of The Village.
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The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveFavorite coffee spot. Great pastries and sandwiches. Located in heart of The Village.
This is the only Chinese Restaurant on the mountain. Not the greatest-can be hit or miss. If your craving Chinese this will be your only option.
Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
54 Clarkson Wilson CenterThis is the only Chinese Restaurant on the mountain. Not the greatest-can be hit or miss. If your craving Chinese this will be your only option.
Known for their craft beer, craft cocktails, micro brew beers and gastropub. Great burgers and beer. The fried avocado bomb is a must try!
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Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdKnown for their craft beer, craft cocktails, micro brew beers and gastropub. Great burgers and beer. The fried avocado bomb is a must try!
Local draft beers & burgers in a casual rock 'n' roll- themed setting located in the heart of the village. Lots of out door seating. If you love big messy burgers this is the place. Highly recommend.
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Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot AveLocal draft beers & burgers in a casual rock 'n' roll- themed setting located in the heart of the village. Lots of out door seating. If you love big messy burgers this is the place. Highly recommend.
Great little spot offering Mexican favorites and imported beer in a comfy, brink lined space & murals.
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Nuevo Vallarta Grill
40949 Big Bear BlvdGreat little spot offering Mexican favorites and imported beer in a comfy, brink lined space & murals.
Specializing in authentic Baja-style Mexican cuisine. Great salsa bar. They are known their award winning breakfast-Loco Azteca breakfast. A hamburger patty on Mexican rice covered with sausage gravy and then topped by two eggs made how you like them. The carne asada and chicken burrito are also great options.
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Azteca Grill Mexican Restaurant
40199 Big Bear BoulevardSpecializing in authentic Baja-style Mexican cuisine. Great salsa bar. They are known their award winning breakfast-Loco Azteca breakfast. A hamburger patty on Mexican rice covered with sausage gravy and then topped by two eggs made how you like them. The carne asada and chicken burrito are also great options.
Entertainment
Your one stop amusement park which includes sledding, bob sled roller carts, a roller coaster, zipline and go-carts. Lots of fun for all ages.
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Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdYour one stop amusement park which includes sledding, bob sled roller carts, a roller coaster, zipline and go-carts. Lots of fun for all ages.
Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear BlvdReal axes, real logs, real fun! Ages 8 & up.
You have 60 minutes to solve the mystery of one of the theme rooms. Great for groups.
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Mountain Room Escapes
1121 W Big Bear BlvdYou have 60 minutes to solve the mystery of one of the theme rooms. Great for groups.
Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdDrive your own buggy in Big Bear Lake. Whether it's the history of Big Bear's goldmine region, Pioneer Town, or a cruise to the top of Holcomb Valley, there's always another spectacular experience just around the bend.
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Betty's Buggies
Holcomb Valley RoadDrive your own buggy in Big Bear Lake. Whether it's the history of Big Bear's goldmine region, Pioneer Town, or a cruise to the top of Holcomb Valley, there's always another spectacular experience just around the bend.
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSki, snowboard or sled. Short walking distance from the cabin.
A great zoo located about five minutes from the cabin. They rescue and rehabilitate local wildlife which include: black bears, wolves, bald eagles, artic foxes, bob cats, coyotes, deer, flying squirrels, raccoons, and more!
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrA great zoo located about five minutes from the cabin. They rescue and rehabilitate local wildlife which include: black bears, wolves, bald eagles, artic foxes, bob cats, coyotes, deer, flying squirrels, raccoons, and more!