We've driven by here thousands of times and even eaten at Bear Lake Pizza many times but never tried the Bear Trapper Restaurant until today. Even during the winter there was a bit of a wait on Saturday night 6pm. We called ahead and made a reservation for 5 and they were ready for us and sat us right away. The service was very friendly and helpful, but didn't offer much in the way of advice on what to order. And didn't clear our plates until we stacked them at the edge of the table. I ordered the 12 oz ribeye steak MR. It was cooked properly but not even 1/2 inch thick and the flavor was okay. I would not consider this a $30 steak or even close. My daughter had the 6 oz sirloin and it was almost as big as mine. She said it was just okay. 2/5 My son had a burger, which was good.3/5 My wife had the Coba Chicken which had good flavor and a little kick. 3/5 Coconut shrimp 4/5 Fries, big chip curly fries, I thought they were quite good and yes they have fry sauce. 4/5 We tried two desserts. Molten lava cake, didn't seem fresh but frozen and heated up 2/5. Cheesecake 3/5 Overall a fun little diner with decent food. Nice to have something open in the midd of winter. We'd come back again. read more

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Bear lake is in the off season is very quiet and this is one of the few places that remains open. The food was good and they have some very fair lunch specials that fill you up. The decor is a nice and relaxed environment. The waitress was really helpful and great with our large group. read more

The absolute BEST restaurant in bear lake. Great food and great customer service. Shout out Hannah.

This place was amazing. Driving from SLC to Jackson a must stop! Just a quick little detour you get to drive along the stunning Bear Lake and stop for a great steak. This place has a lot of charm and our server, Jenny, was so nice. I got the prime rib, my friend and girlfriend got steaks. Butchered in house. Bear Lake is now on our radar and we'd love to come back this summer because of our experience at Bear Trapper. read more

Bear Trapper Restaurant - American Near Me - Garden City, Utah

I took my daughter with me. The food and the service was very good. There was a noisy group sitting nearby. We were relieved when they departed. read more

The wait is long. We waited for 30 mins and The food was horrible. Kids chicken tenders were hard as rock. The blt was soggy and the stake was over cooked. The restaurant decor was cute but the restaurant its self needs to be cleaned. Unfortunately there are not a lot of places to eat in the area. I do not recommend. We will not be going back. read more

Bear Trapper Restaurant - American Near Me - Garden City, Utah

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My husband and I recently rode our motorcycle to Bear Lake/Garden City, UT. Our original intention was to have lunch at Cody's Gastro Garage after hearing some good things about it, but between a lukewarm reception and learning that we had to scan a QR code to see a full menu, we were irreparably turned off and left. We headed down the street and found the Bear Trapper. There was a crowd of people on the bench out in front, so we were all, "uh-oh, wonder how long we'll have to wait for a table?" Turns out they were just waiting on a friend, but we took the opportunity to ask if they knew the restaurant and if they did the QR code thing, how was the food, etc. Upon hearing "no" to the QR code and "yes" that the food was good, we decided to give the place a try. We walked in and there was ~10 people waiting in the lobby. A very personable young man in a cowboy hat, bolo tie, turquoise jewelry, and other rodeo regalia greeted us right away (how it SHOULD be!) and assured us we would be seated in a timely fashion, and we were. The dining area was clean and decorated in typical Western steakhouse fashion. We received menus and were pleasantly surprised to find the prices very reasonable. We both ordered Malibu Chicken sandwiches, which were served on toasted brioche buns and not plain white hamburger buns. The french fries were good, too, not overly salty. Our server was friendly and efficient. I think it took ~7 minutes form the time we ordered to get our food. After paying for our meal (in CASH - horrors! ) we talked to the young cowboy for a bit, and he told us about the town's motorcycle rally in September and other things we might enjoy seeing or doing in the Bear Lake area. He was not only an excellent brand ambassador for the Bear Trapper, but for the town. The only reasons the Bear Trapper doesn't get a higher score from me at this time are: 1. our table wasn't in the greatest location, near the emergency exit at the back of the main dining area. But in all fairness, the place was packed, and there were only two of us, so I get that. Plus we were never "forgotten" about, we received the same quality of service that everyone else in the place did. 2. there was a large booth next to us that needed to be bussed, and it remained unattended the entire time we were there. But those were minor issues in the overall picture. We would happily go back to the Bear Trapper again. Next time, we'll try the prime rib! read more

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This was a great place for dinner. The staff were friendly, the service was quick, and the food was tasty. We'll definitely return the next time we visit Bear Lake. read more

Busy restaurant but great food and service! Came in of off season and was still busy , I highly recommend!

Food was surprisingly good, the breakfast burrito with bacon was delightful and full of flavor. The pancakes were nice and fluffy, as was the French toast. Everyone loved the hot chocolate. Waitress was polite and attentive, overall good service. Cute, cozy, well maintained (not run down at all.) definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

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I will start by saying this is a lovely, rustic little place run by some very nice people. Prices are very good compared to some others nearby. However - the food. Prime rib was the most pricey dish but it was overcooked. Taste didn't quite satisfy with the pot roast either. Blackened chicken alfredo and chicken parmesan were pretty decent for $11 a piece. Shakes were only okay, unfortunately. Wait was long, but it was a busy Labor Day evening. I'd say give this place a shot, especially on a budget. We had a pleasant experience. read more

Delicious! Little bit of a wait but worth it. Food came out quick and everything was a great price

I have a large family so it was a really nice and affordable option for breakfast. My kids loved their pancakes. The service was superb. My coffee and water was always filled. I highly recommend this place for breakfast and will be sure to go there again on our annual family bear lake trips. read more

Bear Trapper Restaurant - Sign at the front of the restaurant - American Near Me - Garden City, Utah

Went during winter so there were not very many people dining in but food was still excellent and service was great. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich, chicken fried steak, and apple pie. Portions were great for the price imo. Would visit here again. read more

The pastrami burger is excellent! Had to try a Utah fav and the broiled salmon is amazing. Highly recommend their raspberry lemonade too Our waitress Delanee was super sweet. 5 star experience across the board read more

Bear Trapper Restaurant - Pastrami burger - American Near Me - Garden City, Utah

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The food was decent. I like how the menu had smaller portion options. It was a fun unique place to eat while visiting bear lake. read more

Bear Trapper Restaurant - American Near Me - Garden City, Utah

The waitress was very sweet and friendly. I liked the booths and decor of this place, very woodsy. I feel the price matched the food well. It was very affordable and their fries and raspberry shakes are so delicious. read more

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My family members who ordered beef (pot roast, ribeye) got horrible food poisoning. Food was not good.

I'm home in Utah for a visit and my sister and I decided to drive up to Bear Lake to get a raspberry shake and some onion rings. We knew all the little summer places were closed, but we found the bear trapper open. The onion rings weren't homemade but they were good. Basic hamburger. The raspberry shake was tasty. They make it with hard ice cream and real raspberries instead of soft serve. The restaurant is lovely and they still have the dividers up from Covid, which allows a little more privacy. read more

Best place! Very great service!! Hawaii chicken and pulled pork sandwich ate some of my favorite!! read more

The Bear Trapper is a old gem in the Garden City sit down foodie scene. The kitsch log cabin with pleather red booths and western bear themed decor is on par with the namesake of the lake. No windows here, but the warm cabiny ambience makes up for lack of natural light. The fare here is diner through and through, but they do it well. We enjoyed the chicken fried steak, a french dip sub, and a classic burger. The pre dinner rolls with their famed bear lake raspberry jam are not to be missed (**hot tip - you can buy a jar in the gift shop at checkout). Also, the raspberry jam pie a la mode was yum plus. Our service was welcoming, warm, and patient with our indecisively slow to order party. All around good folks and good food at the Bear Trapper. read more

Pretty good place. Nice to try something new! Food was average but the service was great. read more

Bear Trapper Restaurant - Very soft complimentary bread with butter and raspberry jam - American Near Me - Garden City, Utah

5 stars all the way. Came here with a bunch of buddies after snowmobiling. Every meal was 5 star. Can't wait to take my wife. Excellent service!! read more

Delicious food, excellent service. We took a chance because we had never been to this area and really lucked out. The waitress (Krista) was adorable and suggested an excellent salad. The interior is very rustic which adds to the atmosphere of the area. The raspberry shake was sinful! read more

4 stars for our food and service from Linsey our server. However zero stars for the owner/manager in how she spoke to a table next to ours. It' was bizarre!!! In fact - we thought we were on the show "what would you do" and joked about where the hidden cameras were. After considering several other local eateries we settled on this restaurant. It wasn't too busy and our table of 4 was immediately seated. Homemade rolls and delicious raspberry jam were delivered as we contemplated what to order. The menu has many options from burgers, sandwiches, pasta, steak and seafood. However, a scene played out at the table next to us as the guests had another couple that was going to join them and brought it to their servers attention. BUT - since they had already ordered and gotten their food they were told by their server their friends couldn't join them and would have to be seated elsewhere even though there was room available at their table. I thought I heard her wrong... but then.... Shortly after, the owner/manager, Jenny, came out and got very aggressive and "in their face". She "passionately" told the 4 guests that it was "HER restaurant and HER rules" and their friends could NOT join them. We were completely dumbfounded as the restaurant didn't have a wait and the table had room and the 2 other couples had intended to order dessert. The 4 guests (2 older couples) never raised their voices Nor argued with Jenny, but did calmly ask questions trying to understand the rationing. Needless to say they paid for their dinners and left. We were in complete disbelief of the unprofessional actions and the "rule" (I get it would be different if they had a lobby of people waiting for a table...but there were plenty of available tables and no wait). Needless to say, this soured our experience and will influence our decision to return.. read more

The food was pretty good, portions were very small though and I'm a small woman who doesn't eat much so it's a valid comment. The rolls are amazing but you can only have one and you can't even buy more....weird. The service was slow and not very pleasant but she did her best because the servers all seemed to be very very overwhelmed with way too many tables per server. The atmosphere was super cute and enjoyable. The dessert was awesome though!! read more

Good service and comfort food. Had the prime rib, can't go wrong with that! Stay away from the mushroom appetizer

Everything was absolutely wonderful! my wife and I came and ate for breakfast on our last day of honeymoon, and we couldn't have asked for a better thing to do before leaving. The food was amazing. We both agreed it was like a homestyle ihop, and I would argue it's even better. The servers were so nice and welcoming (unlike a couple of other places we tried). The ambiance of the place was impeccable and it all just felt so homey. We will be back. Thats all I really have left to say. We will be back. read more

We went there one afternoon in July after reading some reviews saying this was the best restaurant in Garden City. After we sat, we felt it was unusually hot. Our table was in a closed corner and the ceiling fan wasn't working. When we asked during ordering if they could turn the AC on,, the waitress said the AC was also broken! we asked to be moved to one of the many tables under a fan or with some airflow. The manager came and said he could not "waste" a table for three people and they are all reserved. I asked if they could at least bring a small fan, and he said they only have one and that's for his wife and he is sorry! Apparently, the AC had been out for weeks but the management didn't care to replace it, or repair the broken ceiling fan, or at least spend $15 on a portable fan! While we were tucked in a corner with no airflow, no AC, and a broken ceiling fan, all the other tables we asked to move to remained unoccupied until we left. The one next to us was set for 4 and we were 3, so the table couldn't be "wasted" on us! The food arrived after about 45 minutes. The mushroom and onion on the burger were supposed to be fried but were still raw. The parmesan chicken was soggy. Better luck to anyone going to that oven of a restaurant this summer. I hope the manager is nicer to you and you get better food. I have to add that the servers were all very nice and friendly and were sweating more than us. read more

Food and service was great, will definitely be going back. Loved the rustic feel, and friendly staff. Burgers were awesome! read more

We love this small town local place and come here every time we visit the area. I love that they serve rolls with raspberry jam. Their stuffed cream cheese pretzel dessert is a must-have treat. This place and Coopers are our two favorite places for dinner. Remember to stop by the Chocolate Cottage next door for treats and souvenirs. This restaurant also has cool souvenirs as well read more

Dined here while on holiday at Bear Lake. Food, service, and dessert were good. I left 4 stars because it was surprisingly warm and slightly uncomfortable in the restaurant read more

The food was absolutely fantastic here and the vibe of the restaurant was awesome. Would highly recommend the chicken bacon ranch sandwhich!

Great old timey cafe style restaurant. Especially for a tourist town. Monday at lunch in late September (not peak season) and the place was mostly full of mostly locals. Great sign. Retirees. Law enforcement. Construction workers. Great lunch specials. Fair prices. Good food. read more

Absolutely the worst hamburger I've ever had in my life. Avoid this restaurant at all costs, you'd be better. served to just go buy frozen hamburger patties from your local grocery store and cook them in a skillet. Truly this place is awful. Do not eat here, even if everything is closed in the entire state of Utah and Idaho! read more

I have been trying to find a good salad in Garden City and hoped that the Bear Trapper would be a possibility because it's a little more upscale than most Garden City eateries. Sadly, their salads are adequate at best. Choose the trout or shepherd's pie instead. read more

We had a great experience here. Our waitress was so nice! Her name was Jeramie (sorry if I spelt her name wrong). My husband and I decided to order food for each other and not let each other know what we were ordering each other. She went along with us and made sure the other didn't know what was coming. She was very accommodating, even brought my husband two types of gravy because she wasn't sure how to ask which type of gravy he wanted without giving it away to him. It was an awesome experience. The restaurant has some fun decorations. read more

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Great service and great food. The only place on the south end of Bear Lake open for a good breakfast.

My favorite part was the raspberry jam! The food was pretty good but the service was terrible! I will never go back. read more

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This was our first time at the restaurant. I had chili and shrimp Louie salad. Both were excellent. My wife had the shepherd's pie and it was also very good. We highly recommend Bear Trapper Restaurant. read more