Big Bear Lake Village presents an eclectic mix of ice cream and gift shops, restaurants, the…read moretop-rated Yelp restaurant in America, nearby access to Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Mountain Resort, and boutiques! Street parking is predominantly available and a handful of businesses also offer parking lots. Visit during winter and enjoy the holiday lights on trees and lining the street... or visit during the summer months and spend even more time exploring the outdoors! *****FIVE STARS*****

Just 2 hours away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and your in a quaint mountain village…read more Small but packs a punch in the little village. It's right in the heart of town near the slopes. The village itself isn't that big. Maybe a few blocks radius. It's all walking distance from beginning to end. Depending on which end you start. There's a good amount of parking with public lots scattered around. Also street parking but those tend to go really fast. It's a lot of mom and pops shops. Basically catering to all the tourists that visits year round. You have a good amount of restaurants from traditional all around food, to the the one and only Thai restaurants in the villages. There's Italian, pizza shop, ice cream, breakfast place, Mexican, noodle place and a good amount of bars. There's also wine and beer tasting as well as a brewery. A pretty good selection of places to eat. Plus a small movie theatre right in the middle of the village. You could walk straight to the marina as the road lead you straight to the waterfront. Weekend and holidays is very lively. During the week, it's pretty quiet. Heads up, a lot of places closes early so if you're wanting a meal. Come early as majority does close by 9pm. In the morning, even at 8am, there was no one on the street. Maybe one or two coffee shop was open as most businesses don't open till later on. It's still a cute quaint town. Not only during the ski season when it does get pretty busy. Summer is beautiful here as well.

Year round fun and beauty - not just the winter! Big Bear offers so many different activities that…read moreis sure to please. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, someone who enjoys shopping, eating, or enjoying a slower pace vacation with your family pet, Big Bear offers it. Some activities our family makes sure to enjoy for our Big Bear visits have been: Holloway's Marina to rent a dog friendly pontoon boat to enjoy lunch on the lake (they also offer Pirate Ship Charters), popping over to The Village to stroll with our dog and do a little shopping and eat some good foods (there's also many good food places outside of The Village - like the Grizzly Manor Cafe and Blanca and Pierres!), visiting the Big Bear Discovery Center, strolling along the Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk, and horseback riding at Baldwin Lake Stables. In July, Big Bear puts on their "Fireworks Spectacular" which explodes over Big Bear Lake every July 4th and is FREE to spectators. A helpful tip: always check for road closures and road conditions before visiting/leaving and on the day of your travels. CalTrans has not been reliable, but Big Bear's website (Big Bear Mountain Resort dot com) has been. Just click on the "Road Conditions" tab and it'll take you to a page listing real time road updates and conditions. Enjoy beautiful Big Bear!

Big bear lake has a special place in my heart! Such a beautiful lake year round. A two hour drive…read morefrom LA. It's a fun weekend trip type of place to just get away and have some fun away from the city and enjoy nature. The lake has fishing, boating, tours and bird watching. The water level is really high up this year so it was nice to fish. Many fun things to do, and the people are great! I added some photos from the past snow times as well.

Love this vibe Brad Rick laying awesome tunes Americana and well executed music…read more and bartender Cowgirl Joanne dang she's sassy sweet and great. Good food, good vibe and huuuuge selection of beverages. Get the grilled cheese and fries !! Place is clean and says Big Bear essence. Go there! Beautiful

I really enjoyed this wine bar! The girl at the counter who took our order was super sweet and…read morehelpful. The vibes inside are great for both small or large groups - but definitely more of a lounge style which I loved! They had quite a few couches & seating areas. I got the sangria flight, which was a little sweet for my liking, but they had a good variety of drinks on their menu (including some wine slushies). I'll have to try something else next time!

Great food and atmosphere! Opens 7 days a week! The kids loved the food. Pet friendly.read more

THE HIDDEN GEM!!! We came to eat here over the weekend, party of 7 and we ate like KINGS!!! My…read morefamily's first time coming up to Big Bear and we found this AMAZING Italian Restaurant. You CANNOT find Italian food this authentic where we live and o can't believe how PERFECT everything was and tasted! We ordered Cucumber aguas ( lemonades), Italian sampler, fried sampler, had the House bread, salads, Hawaiian and Pepperoni pizzas, spaghetti bolognese, Shrimp Garlic pasta, Shrimp/Scallop pasta, Salmon - and it was HUGE! and the mushroom ravioli! We took our leftovers home and ate it the next day ! THANK YOU PATTY FOR THE AMAZING FOOD, FRIENDLY SERVICE, and A BEAUTIFUL EVENING!

Stopped in for a pre Mother's Day Dinner. 6pm reservation; glad we made reservations. By 7:30 the…read moreplace was packed! Hostess and server were very courteous, friendly, and helpful. Food was amazing! Generous servings, food cooked to perfection. We ordered the calamari appetizer, vegetable lasagne, and clam chowder. DELISH AND WAY MORE FOOD THAN WE COULD EAT. Bring an appetite!

Do not come with a family or group larger than 5. We came with two families wanting to eat at a…read morenice steak restaurant. 9 total people and the hostess repeatedly told us only 4 people can be at any booth or table. They wouldn't allow our small children to sit at a table with us. She was not willing to solve a problem and was very stern that we couldn't eat there with 9. Only two other tables in the entire restaurant were seated so it was practically empty. Do NOT EAT HERE

Starting with the negative as to why it's not a 5 star review:…read more The decor on the inside and the theme is very very busy. It kinda seems like an entire hobby lobby was purchased and put into the restaurant. 3/5 design The salad was not anything special. It was good lettuce but just that, some croutons, and dressing of choice. 3/5 salad When we got there, no one came to greet us and we were waiting in the main entrance area for about a good 10 Minutes while I saw what looked like all the staff members on the left side of the restaurant hanging out and joking around. Once I went over to say that I was there, the server was attentive and polite. 3/5 service I felt the price was too high. For 2 meals and water we ended up paying around $50. I would have been more pleased with around 35-40. 3/5 price The good: The portions are really great. I love to have big portions and this place did not disappoint. The food was better tasting than expected: I was nervous with such a giant place and only 2 other parties were there. However, I really enjoyed my chicken Parmesan and my wife's nachos were good with a good amount of cheese. I would come back but not every time I visit big bear on vacation. Maybe like every 3rd visit.

Food: I ordered the salmon cilantro salad & I really liked it. Salmon was cooked well and the…read morecilantro sauce was bomb. I also got a glass of Josh wine. Service: super slow. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I sat outside for the view. When customers sit outside, servers are supposed to check up on them often. I know because I used to be a server. She only came out twice during the hour I was there. I wanted more napkins and was going to go inside and ask for it but I just patiently kept waiting and then finally when she came out I asked for it. At the end of my meal when I got the check, she still didn't come out, so I just went inside so I can hurry up and pay and leave because the bugs were attacking me outside. For the record, the restaurant was empty too. If it was busy, I'd understand the slow service. But it was pretty empty, like 5 tables filled, and the restaurant is big because there's indoor and outdoor seating. Also there was another older white lady (not my server) who I think might be a manager or owner, who came outside to ask the white couple sitting next to me if everything was good. It was only me and that couple sitting in the outside patio at the time because the sun had set. And after asking them she just went back inside. She never asked me how I was doing or if I needed anything. Because of that I thought she was racist but that's just my assumption. Either way, it was rude. I really did not like the service here as you can tell from this long review. Ambience: I found this place on yelp because I wanted to eat with a lake view. The view is cool. It's not WOWW. But there's not many lake view restaurant surprisingly in Big Bear. It sucked because the sun was setting on the left side, so it was behind the trees. So you couldn't see the sunset. However their lake view to the front and right is nice. I ate at De La Nonna yesterday, which also had a view. And their view is wayyyy better. So overall, view was nice. Not horrible. Not the best. But at least you get a view. Now onto my biggest ick of the night, which was worse than the service, and the reason why I will never return here or recommend this place to anyone.. the BUGS. Oh my GOD!! They were attacking me and even if you shoo them away they don't go away. And it was like 5 different types of bugs. This small little fruit fly looking one, this huge fly/bee size one, this small green mini grasshopper looking one. These bugs kept hitting my face as I was eating I had to keep slapping my face and use the napkins to keep waving them around to keep them away but it didn't work. One landed in my wine, one landed in my water, 2 landed in my salad, a bunch on my face and body. It was insane. I would think they would know this and put some type of outdoor bug zapper for the customers. Or bug traps or repellent. Anything to deter the bugs away. It ruined my experience and I couldn't even enjoy the view because I was too busy slapping and killing these bugs. This place has potential but it's not it. I'm just glad my salad tasted good so at least I had a satisfying meal. If my food sucked I would've been PISSED at the whole experience. I'm giving it a 2 star for the salad and decent view.

I contacted Carissa with a very generic idea of what I wanted and she was so receptive and kind. I…read moregave her an idea of the floral design I wanted on the side of my Little Free Library and she provided a proof. She met me within my budget, did what she said she would do, and produced absolutely stunning artwork. She knew the correct products to use for this outdoor project and really cared about making sure it would last. I would recommend her over and over again! Carissa is the kind of person you WANT to work with: communicative, friendly, and incredibly talented.

We couldn't be happier with the mural painted in our hallway! From the very beginning, [Artist's…read moreName] took the time to truly understand our vision -- and then went above and beyond to bring it to life. Her creativity, attention to detail, and professionalism were exceptional every step of the way. If you're looking for someone who will not only meet your expectations but exceed them, Carrisa is the one. Her talent speaks for itself, and her passion for her craft truly shines through.

Another stop for our family of 6 at Maggio's upon our arrival to Big Bear. We did the same last…read moreyear and liked the experience. Once again, good pizza and a cold beer - exactly what we are looking for after a 2-hour drive! We came in around 1 pm and it wasn't too busy, we ordered right away and found a big table inside. The team there is friendly and efficient. It's located in the large shopping plaza along with Vons. They have Tesla superchargers in the lot now - YAY for that! Parking is plentiful, especially if you park towards the main road. The restaurant is clean and spacious. We like that they have a soda fountain machine so you can get refills as needed. Pizza was good, hot and had plenty of toppings. We didn't get the salad this time but that decent too. Their ranch is yummy, we got one side to try it with the pizza. Great place for a group.

I'd give Maggio's a solid 3 stars--there were a few decent things, but overall it didn't quite hit…read morethe mark. The gluten-free pizza was probably the highlight, around a 7/10. It was decent and definitely edible, but nothing I'd go out of my way to get again. The salad, unfortunately, was pretty wilted and didn't feel fresh. The soda machine was also disappointing--everything tasted watered down, which didn't help the overall experience. On top of that, the place itself could use a bit more attention to cleanliness; the floors looked like they needed to be swept. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but not one that would bring me back.

I don't understand why the yelp reviews are as low as they are, but this place is definitely…read moreunderrated. My boyfriend and I came out here on Valentine's Day and had a wonderful time. The ambience is really nice, both inside and out. We only needed to wait for about 20 minutes on Valentine's Day and we didn't even make a reservation. The food was excellent! We each got a glass of wine, and for our main entrée - we ordered chicken piccata, and the chicken Parmesan pasta dishes. We also got the fungi pizza + garlic truffle fries (both requested well-done), and they were absolutely delicious! We would definitely be willing to come back again the next time we visit Big Bear!

Had a nice visit at La Pergola Trattoria. I ordered the chicken piccata -- it was good and very…read morefilling. We also shared the fresh bruschetta and cheesy garlic bread, which were both delicious and perfect for sharing. They're dog-friendly, which was a huge plus. My Stella came with me and, as always, was a total lady. I'm incredibly thankful she's my ESA because my anxiety was definitely overloaded with the extremely rowdy kids seated next to us, playing with silverware like swords. Having her there helped keep me calm. The food did take a bit longer to arrive, but overall it was a pleasant experience with good food and a welcoming atmosphere. I'd come back again.

Food was wonderful. Services was good. Would return 100%. Family friendly. It was def noisy in…read morethere.

New to this where do I start? How about with WOW! I'm a…read moreflatlander from the OC area, who went up to see friends in Big Bear they invited us out for a lovely Italian meal at a friend's place this place is truly a diamond in the rough. When in a sleepy mountain town, you never expect to find a fabulous place like this. Quality, well prepared and properly presented with reasonably priced menu. I have eaten some of the best family run small Italian places throughout Orange county and this one rivals all of those. It is absolutely a go-to destination for a proper meal made with love. All with fresh ingredients and presented properly, generous portions served by a small family oriented staff the owner Allison is charming smart and knows true value of quality food and ingredients. After some fabulous conversation we came to understand that she has a great knowledge of food and preparation don't ask her to speak Italian but she will talk to you in French if you like! Do not miss chance to be part of something that is bigger than being on the mountain. Cheers to the Sweet Basil bistro family.