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Dining – Eat & Drink

Dining in Big Bear offers many choices to grab a bite to eat. Options range from Mom and Pop eateries to fine dining restaurants. With Big Bear dining it’s always a treat, whether you’re craving home-style cooking or comfort food or a wine and dine experience. If you have an appetite, Big Bear has just the right restaurant for you. While in Big Bear eat, drink and be merry!

Dining in Big Bear – Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Pubs

BARREL 33

Wine. Beer. Eatery. Your Elevated Chill Zone.

American Comfort Food

Charcuterie & Appetizers |Flatbreads (made with Italian Flour!)| Sandwiches on Ciabatta | Seasoned Salads | Fondue | Table-side S’mores | Kids’ Menu | Happy Hour Specials | Gluten Free & Vegan Options | Fine Wines| Craft Beers Barrel33BigBear.com | 909-878-0838

BENNY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

You’re Not Wrong Coming Here – We’re Big Bear’s Best Choice!

American Comfort Food

Chicken & Waffles | Pancake Breakfast | Chilaquiles | Omelettes | Classic Breakfast | Bacon Avocado Burger | Benny’s Burger | Club Sandwich | Turkey Melt | BLT | Grilled Chicken Salad | Sirloin Steak Dinner | Alaskan Salmon Dinner | Chicken Skillet Dinner | Milkshakes BennysFamilyRestaurant.com | 909-866-7844

DE LA NONNA

Everyone deserves a seat at Nonna’s table

ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD

Signature Focaccia-Style Pizzas (Pepperoni, Sicilian, White, Margherita) |  | Whipped Eggplant | Burrata & Focaccia | Italian Hero Sandwich | Fried Eggplant Sandwich | Caesar Salad | Chopped Salad | Gluten-Free Options | Nonna Pack: (2) Pizzas, Caesar Salad & bBottle of Wine {Midweek Special Tuesday. – Thursday.} DeLaNonna.com |  909-547-9797

DYNASTY

Authentic Szechuan Cuisine

CHINESE

Water Lily Shrimp | Peking Duck | Kung Pao Delight | Minced Chicken in Lettuce | Set & Pugent Scallops | Sweet & Sour Pork | Orange Peel Chicken BigBearDynasty.com | 909-866-7887

 

JAKOBE’S

Where time spent with family is priceless

ITALIAN /

Great Food Made from Scratch| Pan-Roasted Veal | Lamb Chops | Homemade Bread (Baked Daily) | Steak Chimichurri | Fresh Seafood |Jakobe’s Famous Homemade Pizzas | Shrimp Fettuccine Chipotle | Marry Me Chicken  Find us on Facebook | 909-415-1028

HIMALAYAN RESTAURANT 

Best Indian and Nepalese food in Big Bear Valley

INDIAN / NEPALESE

Chicken, Lamb & Shrimp Masala | Curry Specialties | Seafood | Curry Vindaloo | Tandoori Entrees | Vegetarian Entrees | Indian Basmati Rice | Naan Bread | Desserts | Bar           HimalayanBigBear.com | 909-866-2907

MAGGIO’S PIZZA 

Big Bear’s Best Italian Food

ITALIAN / PIZZA

Pizza | Pasta | Sub Sandwiches | Calzones | Appetizers | Salads | Mexican Spaghetti | Lasagna | Beer | Wine MaggiosPizza.com | 909-866-8815

 

MASALA CRAFT

Authentic Indian Cuisine

INDIAN

Seekh Kabob | Masala | Curry | Grilled/Tandoori | Variety of Vegetarian | Vegan Dishes | Traditional Naan Bread & Vegan Bread | Seafood | Lamb & Chicken Entrees | Beer & Wine            MasalaCraftBigBear.com | 909-273-0636

MOONRIDGE COFFEE COMPANY

Authentic Indian Cuisine

Espresso / Specialty Coffee & Tea / Breakfast & Lunch

Espresso | Seasonal Drinks (Hot & Cold) | Specialty Coffee by Sisters Coffee Co. | Variety of Flavored Teas | Fresh Baked Pastries Daily | Breakfast Burrito | Breakfast Sandwiches | Avocado Toast | Seasonal Specials | Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free Options   Find us on Facebook | 909-281-4546

THE PINES LAKEFRONT

The Only Restaurant in Big Bear Right on the Lake!

STEAK & SEAFOOD

Certified Black Angus Prime Rib | We Smoke Our Own Fish & Game | Alaskan King Crab | Rib Eye Cut to Order | Kobe Burger | New Zealand Rack of Lamb | Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options | Fine Wines | Liqueurs | Cocktails                                      ThePinesLakefront.com | 909-866-5400

THE PINES TAVERN ON•THE•LAKE

Best View of the Lake with Beautiful Vistas and fantastic Sunsets

CALIFORNIA CUISINE FEATURING SANTA MARIA BBQ

Aged Tri-Tip Grilled on a Red Oak Fire | Central Coast California Wine Pairings | Wine & Cheese Platters on the Deck | Live Music on Weekends | Fire-Grilled Artichokes with Pines’ Special Sauce | Lakeside WeddingsPinesTavernOnTheLake.com | 909-866-5400

ROYAL THAI CAFÉ

Thai restaurant prepares fine food with the freshest herbs

THAI / ASIAN

Tom Yom Soup | Green Curry | Pad Thai | Yellow Curry | Satay | Mango Sticky Rice | Massaman Curry | Tempura | Spring Rolls | Cashew Nut Stir Fry RoyalThaiCafeBigBear.com | 909-866-2808

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SANTANA MAVERICKS UNIQUE CRAFTED FOODS

Bring Your Family and Become Part of Ours

AMERICAN / MEXICAN / ASIAN / FRENCH / ITALIAN
Fajitas | Fried Calamari | Salmon al Cilantro | Pollo al Chipolte | Chicken Marsala | Duck a l’Orange | Salmon Piccata |Castillas En Chile Verde | Spinach Ricotta Ravioli | Orange Chicken | Vegetarian & Gluten Free Choices SantanaMavericksBarandGrill.com  | 909-878-0047

STILLWELLS RESTAURANT

Homemade Cuisine Made to Make Memories with Customers

AMERICAN
Classic Alfredo Pasta with Chicken | Mixed-Berry Compote French Toast | Nutella Banana Pancakes | Stillwells Omelette | Homemade Enchiladas | Steak & Eggs Breakfast | Traditional Club Sandwich | Avocado Toast | Southwest Chicken Salad | Bacon-Tomato-Avocado Melt | Prime Rib | Grilled Salmon | Maromas Special (Philly Cheese Steak with Chorizo) StillwellsBarAndGrill.com  | 909-878-0256

THELMA’S FAMILY RESTAURANT & BAKERY

Join us for a Great Meal – Voted Best Breakfast in Big Bear

AMERICAN
All You Can Eat BBQ Beef Ribs (Every Saturday Night) | Home of Chef Sam’s Chicken Pot Pie | Prime Rib Special (Sunday Nights) | World-Famous Apple Dumplings | Incredible Burgers | Baby Back Ribs | Chicken Alfredo | Child’s Menu | Big Bear’s Best Breakfast! | Early Bird Special (before 8 a.m. Sat & Sun) | Assorted Bakery Items – Baked Fresh Daily ThelmasFamilyRestaurant.com | 909-585-7005

Villa Flores Tacos

Authentic Mexican Food… NOT Fast Food

Mexican

Tacos | Burritos | Quesadillas | Enchiladas | Tortas | Sopes | Alhambre Plate | Veggie Burritos | Veggie Bowls | Chilaquiles | Hamburgers | Asada Fries | Taquitos | Menudo | Sandwiches VillaFloresTacos.com | 909-366-0025

WYATTS CAFÉ & SALOON 

Bring the Whole Family or Just Be Part of Ours

RANCH-STYLE

Certified Angus Burgers| Cowboy Steak Sandwich & Fries | Homemade Carnitas | Jumbo Wings with a Variety of Unique Sauces | Southwest Cobb Salad | Marinated Grilled Chicken & Shrimp | Handmade Desserts | Kids Menu  WyattsBigBear.com | 909-585-3000

Enjoy your stay in Big Bear, and take a time out to have a good meal or ice-cold beer. Savor delicious culinary creations at one of Big Bear’s restaurants that are sure to serve up scrumptious delights to please all appetites. No matter if it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner there is always a choice restaurant to serve you a good meal.

After a day of recreation or adventure in the mountains look up places to eat on BigBearGuide.com or pick up the guidebook at one of 150 locations throughout Big Bear Valley. One thing for certain if you’re looking for dining options, you’ll find the best choices here.

In Big Bear you won’t go hungry. Remember to save room for dessert.

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