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Cafe 247

4.2 (363 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Danny V.

This is great roadside restaurant with live music on the weekends. The burgers are some of the best I've ever had, along with pastrami. I've been here about 4 times and have never been disappointed. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is family friendly and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for your entire group. If you're ever around the area make sure to check it out.

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Tried this restaurant on a whim as we were on our way home from Joshua Tree. Pretty much the only thing around. My partners veggie burger and fries were very good, but my scrambled eggs look like they had been put through the blender. Something about cooks in these FarOut places that they wanna stand around and chop the eggs like they've got nothing else to do while waiting for the deep fried hashbrowns to cook. Don't recommend this place.

Peter T.

Food was great fast and hot!! Carmen is killing it on the grill!! We all loved out food

The cheeky entrance

Had a terrific lunch on the way to Palm Desert from Las Vegas. A really friendly and mellow place along a lesser traveled route (HWY 247 from Barstow). Great chat with Matthew, the owner, who made these non-locals feel right at home!

Charlise G.

This was one of the coolest places I've been to. The atmosphere was cool, the people were so kind and welcoming. Loved the way this place was decorated too! As for the food, it was delicious. We also got PB & banana shakes (you have to get one, it was the best shake I've ever had). Such a great place to stop for lunch, we'll definitely be back!

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Theresa C.

Food is absolutely amazing down home flavor. Excellent variety and choice. Service is great. They usually go above and beyond for you ambience well, let's just say it's a unique kind of place.

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Tony S.

I don't usually expect much from eateries in small desert towns. But Cafe 247 loons that curve, offering among the best beef ribs I've ever had. A lot of places claim to have ribs that slide off the bone, but they're usually sloppy, greasy, and leave you walking in search of a bottle of TUMS. Not here! Slow cooked, delish, and simply superb, this is my go to rib place off the mountain. I had a portion of my friend's kielbasa, and while I'm not used to having it in bbq sauce (traditional Boston Polish delis serve them with mustard and sauerkraut), after a few bites, it grew on me.... quickly! Adding to the dining experience is a super unique ambiance that's a cross between a biker's club, an art junkyard, and Hollywood museum of memories. It's quite an eye-catching, entertaining place. Highly recommend!

Double Bacon Burger was absolutely amazing. Great seasoning and overall taste!
Rocky C.

Very happy I stopped by here. Truly one of the best burgers I've had in a very long time. Can't wait to come back and try the BBQ on the weekends. I was just passing by but now I'm officially a regular customer. Definitely recommend to try

Funny sign in the ladies room
Jan V.

I wanted to drive out to Cafe 247 because I was craving tri-tip or something BBQ. I had never eaten there before, but on one trip I passed by and knew I would be back. They weren't serving tri-tip for lunch, only dinner. So I ordered the Pastrami burger with cheese, fries, and a side of BBQ sauce. It was July 29th on a Tuesday, and there was no one in the dining area, so I visited on the best day. I loved the outside area with quirky stuff all around from the past. Inside was designed with signs and other good things from days gone by. The staff were friendly and helpful. I ordered my food, and it didn't take long for them to bring it over to my table. The meat was fresh and very tasty. The size of the sandwich was big and very filling. I loved the fries. The food was terrific. I didn't care too much for the side of BBQ sauce because it was a sweet style. I like a more savory flavored sauce. The cost of the burger, with added cheese, fries, and bottled water, came to about $22. In total, I spent $32 because I bought a couple of souvenirs. On the way out, I went to the ladies' room, and there were funny signs and stickers from people who had visited. I was able to put my sticker on the door and also outside in the dining area. All in all, my visit was great, and I was sad to leave because the nostalgic feeling it gave me reminded me of my childhood. I would definitely recommend this eatery for anyone who is looking for an experience of the bygone era.

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Fun place good food a lot of fun things to look at and read friendly, Service good parking for any size vehicle

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Excellent BBQ on the weekend. Love their pulled pork sandwich and their cheese curds.

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Good food, great service, and an overall fun place to have lunch. I highly recommend this business.

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Cool desert venue with on outdoor stage. Eclectic desert decor inside, big menu, good food, with fast friendly service. Draft beer only :(

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Fun place lots to look at foods good, kids loved it and super nice people working there

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Rad spot on the back road to j tree. Chili size is epic. Good vibe nice people who work here. I'm a fan.

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Food fresh & great customer service. Great place for a good bite! Lots of option from wings, burgers to deep fried goodies.

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A great spot to stop for a killer burger and tasty fries. The service was great and definitely a place I would return to.

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Ask the Community - Cafe 247

Are there any vegan options?

Do you allow dogs?

Yes dogs are welcome.

How is your seating area for a 90 year old with a walker?

From Parking to Seating and, even, Restrooms all at ground level.

Can they accommodate a large crowd 50-60?

Yes!

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i will be back every single time i am in big bear! me and my…read morefriend went bar hopping in the village and landed on murrays. the food was actually yummy and more affordable than any of the other places in the village. our burger was big enough to share between 2 of us for $15 and cocktail was $8.5! at that point why even go anywhere else lol like the past reviews tables are pretty hard to find after karaoke starts, we waited maybe 30 minutes before we snagged some spots on the bar and got to order food before kitchen closed. staff is super attentive and will check up on everyone despite the packed chaos karaoke wait time!!! super important if this is your target!!!! we put our names down at 7pm, got called at 8:30! this is on a saturday night of a 3 day weekend so maybe its usually a shorter wait. earlier on people were singing more classics that everyone knows, later on as audience changed there were more younger people who knew a wider range of songs. crossed this off my bucket list, cant wait to be back :D

Went here for dinner one night as it came highly recommended for great pub food. I had the ribeye…read moresteak and my friend had the salmon. They were good but I wouldn't say great. Wait staff was nice and helpful and plenty of parking. Walking distance to the main strip in Big Bear Lake. We got there right before 8pm and they stopped serving food shortly after 8pm. Lots of fun bar activity and karaoke going on. We probably won't go back for dinner but may return for drinks some time.

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This place is amazing and doesn't disappoint…read more The food is great and the portions are huge My only complaint is that the food is a bit pricy and the menu is so huge it gives me anxiety other than that this place is really good I wanna shoutout Kyle for his amazing service he was not only helping us but also working in the kitchen as well. Thank you to Kyle and everyone who works at this wonderful establishment!!

Skip Corky's Kitchen & Bakery in Highland, CA! Ordered the 3-egg meal -- eggs ice cold with cold…read morecenters, sausage ice cold too. Gross. ** In the men's room, I saw a cook wash hands for just 5 seconds and leave a wet paper towel in the sink. Told the manager; she excused it with "2 wash method". Bad hygiene, bad food. Avoid. PS for Corky's: CA Retail Food Code (HSC §§ 113952-113963) requires: Facilities: * In/near toilet rooms; number per local codes. * Warm water (100°F-108°F) under pressure 15 sec. * Soap in dispensers; single-use towels or air dryer. * Clean, accessible; only for handwashing. * Separate from warewashing sinks (6-inch guard if close). * For mobile/temp: Within 200 ft; catch basin for waste. Procedure: * Wet hands/arms with warm water. * Apply soap; rub vigorously 10-15 sec (fingers, nails, arms). * Rinse thoroughly. * Dry with single-use towel or air dryer. * Sanitizers OK after wash (FDA-approved; e.g., 100 mg/L chlorine dip). * Signage required at sinks. When to Wash: * Before food prep, donning gloves, handling clean items. * After toilet use, touching body, coughing/sneezing, eating/drinking. * After handling raw food, soiled items, animals, waste. * When switching tasks (raw to ready-to-eat). * As needed during prep to prevent contamination. * Every 30 min + as needed. Prohibitions: * No handwashing in food/ware sinks. * No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (use gloves/utensils). * No tobacco, eating, spitting in food areas. * Wear clean clothes, hair nets; no jewelry/nail polish.

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Started out, heading to a different venue, learning however, this town closes early and I mean…read moreearly! Here is my story On one hand, my journey to big Bear Valley was defeated because snow was scarce. And, I had to learn how to find the bald eagles. That is my preference now on to oak side I'm guessing Oakside as the place to go locals and visitors alike. Street level is patio dining upstairs second level is covered and rather dark. Food menu is what anyone can expect from a local pub restaurant diner Same thing can be said about their alcoholic beverages or their non-alcoholic alcoholic beverages You do need to check in with the gal downstairs if you want to sit on the street level patio dining. Otherwise walk up the stairs and sit at the bar. Food was decent. Service was excellent. If I'm ever in the area again.(I'm sure I will be) I definitely stop in again

Cafe 247 - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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