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    Bear Trapper Restaurant

    3.7 (97 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    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.

    Oh Let's E.

    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.

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    Alley K.

    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!

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    Lexxi W.

    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.

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    Mary L.

    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.

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    Shaela M.

    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

    Megan L.

    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.

    Malibu chicken sandwich
    Michelle S.

    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.

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

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    8 months ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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

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

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    Bolognese- just okay

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    3.7(161 reviews)
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    View from our table.

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    Jody's Diner

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    We came for breakfast on a Sunday morning and they were really busy. We got on the waiting list…read moreand then stood outside until they called our name. The seating is in one large room. We were seated at a table in far end of the room. Once seated it's hard to get in and out from the wall seat because the table are pretty close together. I ordered the Spinach, Mushroom and Swiss 4 Egg Omelet. They asked me if I wanted 2 or 4 eggs and I chose 4. As a substitute for the potatoes, I opted to choose the avocado which came as a slice 1/2 of avocado. For my toast option, I chose the single pancake, but could also have chosen a scone. The scone wasn't on the menu as a option, so I missed this when I ordered. My omelet was very flavorful, although a bit dense. I attributed that to the 4 eggs fitting into a 2 egg form factor, but I really don't know that for sure. The avocado was a good complement to the omelet and worked out very well. The pancake was delicious. There was syrup on the table and butter came on the plate. I gobbled it right down and thought that I maybe should have got another one. I have eaten here before when I was in the area, and will likely return again when up here. The busy nature of the restaurant is offset by the good quality food.

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    4.0(89 reviews)
    69.0 mi
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    Good option with nothing else around. We almost didn't stay because it's pretty rough looking on…read morethe outside. But inside is what matters, and the service was great and the food really good. The full menu is available all day, so I had breakfast and my husband had lunch. Would stop again if the timing were right.

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