Big Bear - Food Recommendations
Personal favorites
These are places I frequent or have been myself. Listed in order of distance to the cabin.
Great local Mexican spot. The carne asada burrito is a favorite here as well as the tacos. Can't go wrong here.
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Cocina De Mexico Restaurant
300 W Big Bear BlvdGreat local Mexican spot. The carne asada burrito is a favorite here as well as the tacos. Can't go wrong here.
**CASH ONLY** ATM inside.
Local classic American diner with outdoor seating. All the breakfast food items here are fantastic. I.e. scrambles, pancakes, country fried steak, etc.
They are open for lunch and dinner as well. However, I have yet to personally try them for meals other than breakfast.
81 locals raden deze aan
Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear Blvd**CASH ONLY** ATM inside.
Local classic American diner with outdoor seating. All the breakfast food items here are fantastic. I.e. scrambles, pancakes, country fried steak, etc.
They are open for lunch and dinner as well. However, I have yet to personally try them for meals other than breakfast.
Local fresh pie shop that have AMAZING pies. Can't go wrong with any of their pies here. They will close early if they sell out, which happens a LOT! Go early!
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Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdLocal fresh pie shop that have AMAZING pies. Can't go wrong with any of their pies here. They will close early if they sell out, which happens a LOT! Go early!
Local mom and pop burger joint right outside of town. Their burgers are super solid. Small location with seating outdoors.
248 locals raden deze aan
Broadway Cafe
1117 W Big Bear BlvdLocal mom and pop burger joint right outside of town. Their burgers are super solid. Small location with seating outdoors.
Great all around casual spot on the eastern edge of town. Their sandwiches are great, however their breakfast is also quite good.
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Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdGreat all around casual spot on the eastern edge of town. Their sandwiches are great, however their breakfast is also quite good.
Retro style local burger shop. Super good if you've got an urge for burgers. They've also got a solid selection of fried sides (i.e. onion rigs, cheese curds, etc).
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Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardRetro style local burger shop. Super good if you've got an urge for burgers. They've also got a solid selection of fried sides (i.e. onion rigs, cheese curds, etc).
Upscale American restaurant with steaks, seafood, and awesome service. Interior decor is a vintage cabin feel. Reservations are recommended.
169 locals raden deze aan
The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge WayUpscale American restaurant with steaks, seafood, and awesome service. Interior decor is a vintage cabin feel. Reservations are recommended.
Local hip donut shop down the street from Big Bear Resort. If you're looking to carb up before hitting the slopes, this is a solid spot.
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Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdLocal hip donut shop down the street from Big Bear Resort. If you're looking to carb up before hitting the slopes, this is a solid spot.
Amazing Bolivian restaurant in Big Bear Lake. There is a full fledged Bolivian section of the menu. The chips and guac are great as well as most of the meat dishes!
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Gaby's Latin Flavors
41618 Big Bear BlvdAmazing Bolivian restaurant in Big Bear Lake. There is a full fledged Bolivian section of the menu. The chips and guac are great as well as most of the meat dishes!
Very busy local mom and pop cafe in Big Bear. Go EARLY!
Their breakfast burritos and pancakes are the highlight here.
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Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdVery busy local mom and pop cafe in Big Bear. Go EARLY!
Their breakfast burritos and pancakes are the highlight here.
**Reservations recommended**
Located in "The Village"
Beware, The Village is the busiest tourist location in the Big Bear area due to the shops and restaurant density. Expect traffic.
This is one of few upscale restaurants in Big Bear. They have a wide menu with solid steak and fish entrees. Their lunch options are also great.
507 locals raden deze aan
Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot Ave**Reservations recommended**
Located in "The Village"
Beware, The Village is the busiest tourist location in the Big Bear area due to the shops and restaurant density. Expect traffic.
This is one of few upscale restaurants in Big Bear. They have a wide menu with solid steak and fish entrees. Their lunch options are also great.
Located in "The Village"
Beware, The Village is the busiest tourist location in the Big Bear area due to the shops and restaurant density. Expect traffic.
Teddy bear is one of the busiest breakfast spots in Big Bear. Their food is solid and filling. You can't go wrong with any dishes here.
248 locals raden deze aan
Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveLocated in "The Village"
Beware, The Village is the busiest tourist location in the Big Bear area due to the shops and restaurant density. Expect traffic.
Teddy bear is one of the busiest breakfast spots in Big Bear. Their food is solid and filling. You can't go wrong with any dishes here.
Great local bakery with artisan baked goods! Located on the western side of town. They have great pastries as well as cupcakes and cookies.
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Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdGreat local bakery with artisan baked goods! Located on the western side of town. They have great pastries as well as cupcakes and cookies.
Recommended
Located in "The Village"
Beware, The Village is the busiest tourist location in the Big Bear area due to the shops and restaurant density. Expect traffic.
Outdoor bar and food spot that has live music.
421 locals raden deze aan
572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveLocated in "The Village"
Beware, The Village is the busiest tourist location in the Big Bear area due to the shops and restaurant density. Expect traffic.
Outdoor bar and food spot that has live music.
The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdUpscale steak and seafood restaurant