Foodie Favorites

Elevated mountain fare to fuel your alpine adventures.

Big Bear’s dining scene continues to get more delicious. Between welcome newcomers and longtime staples, our locally owned and operated eateries are here to serve you.

Anything But Basic Burgers

Eat Outdoors

Enjoy fresh food and fresh air with outdoor seating at many of The Village’s eateries. See p. 52 for our favorite spots offering alfresco options.

Nothing satisfies more than biting into a juicy burger after burning countless calories moving your body in the great outdoors. Hit The Bone Yard Bar & Grill for a burger topped with pulled pork, bacon, and barbecue sauce. Big Bear Lake Brewing Company’s Widowmaker burger is slathered with Sriracha aioli and topped with a fried egg, bacon, and melted cheddar. Oakside Restaurant & Bar marries a half-pound Angus patty with tempura-battered onions, lettuce, and tomato.

Flavors From Asia

A variety of authentic Asian cuisines are on the menu in Big Bear. In winter, the après ski crowd beelines to Royal Thai Bistro for comforting curries and steaming bowls of tom kha soup. The restaurant sources many of its ingredients from Southern California farms to craft Thai food favorites. Specializing in Szechuan cuisine, Dynasty has an encyclopedic menu and is known for the Peking duck, flavorful vegetarian dishes, and share-friendly family-style meals. Himalayan Restaurant serves dishes from Tibet, Nepal, and India, including dumplings, curries, and chicken tikka masala.

Local Landmarks

Dine in historic ambience at local icon Captains Anchorage. Set in a cozy tavern dating back to 1947, this casual fine-dining classic is the perfect date-night spot for steakhouse-style fare. Nottinghams Tavern is in the former Robinhood Inn building where film stars gathered after a day of filming in the 1960s. The charming family-run restaurant and live entertainment space serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an eclectic setting that pays tribute to its past. Established in 1944, Teddy Bear Restaurant is a local institution for homestyle breakfast and lunch. There’s a reason it’s been in business for nearly 80 years—be sure to save room for pie!

Morning Hot Spots

Before you hit the trails or slopes, fill your belly at classic diners like Country Kitchen and The Barnstorm Restaurant Old Country Inn is the spot when you’re craving eggs Benedict. Stella Luna puts a gourmet spin on breakfast faves and healthy starts. And Amangela’s Sandwich & Bagel Shop toasts and tops bagels made to order.