We came here after a long day of exploring Big Bear! It was our dinner spot, and we thought it…read morewould be a good choice since it had such great reviews. We stopped by pretty early for dinner, around 5ish, so this was just before we started seeing a bunch of people come in for dinner. We were glad we came when we did because we were able to get seated in less than five minutes. Since we were a party of six, we definitely ordered quite a bit. We got two medium pizzas, some pasta, and wings. The pizzas were super delicious! We got the Bambino's Chicken Pesto and Fito's Favorite pizzas. They came out hot and were loaded with toppings. The crust was nice and crispy, and the topping-to-crust ratio was perfect. I'd definitely say the pizzas were my favorite out of everything we ordered. The pasta was okay, not my favorite, but still enjoyable. The noodles were definitely cooked more on the well-done/soft side, whereas I personally prefer my pasta al dente. The pasta was also super saucy, and there was quite a bit of it, so you definitely get a good portion. The wings were pretty much what you'd expect from a standard wing. They were juicy and had a nice flavor on their own. Paired with the dipping sauces, though, they took on some different flavors, which I really enjoyed. I also really liked the vibe here. The walls were lined with album covers, which gave the place a really fun and homey feel. It had a cozy atmosphere that made it a nice spot to wind down and just enjoy the vibes.

First of all, immaculate playlist. Perfect bangers…read more Love the decor and overall vibe. Casual but still serving a night out. The wings were perfection. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Some of the best wings I've had. The pizza (we ordered the meat lovers) was pure cheesy goodness and packed with the usual (pepperoni, sausage, ham, and meatball). We will be back, and apparently when the power goes out they're open.

My mom and I stumbled upon Murray's Saloon during our trip to Big Bear, and HOLY HELL. Talk about a…read morehidden gem! We shared the steak dinner, and let me tell you... that meal has been living rent-free in my head ever since. The savory, juicy steak? The perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes? Lord have mercy. The veggies with just enough char to slap your taste buds into next Tuesday? YES, PLEASE. And that crunchy, cheesy, crusted bread?! EXCUSE ME?! Who gave you permission to be that delicious?! Throw in a great selection of drinks and KARAOKE?! Oh, Murray's, you saucy little minx. You had me at steak, but you sealed the deal with karaoke. We tried going back on a Friday night, but apparently the rest of Big Bear got the memo because it was STANDING ROOM ONLY. Rude. So alas, until we meet again, I shall continue dreaming of that steak like a long-lost lover. 10/10. Would absolutely risk a food coma again. Thank you, Murray's, for the delicious memories and the very unreasonable steak cravings you've left me with!

Walked in during a power outage since they were one of the only places open…read more As soon as we opened the door it smelled like smoke and old people. Def not the place for us not to mention all the dirty looks from the locals and the staff. It's ok, won't be back!

Decent burgers and fries in Big Bear Village. For the location and price range, this is a good…read moreoption for groups of all ages. All visitors will feel welcome. Stopped by on 8/9 with four adults and two kids after a trip to the Zoo. We were seated quickly and service was friendly. Good variety of beers. To start, we had a surprisingly tasty birria quesadilla and creamy avocado egg rolls (fried well, not at all greasy). The poké nachos were light and flavorful, but could use a bit more ahi for the price. For the burgers, we did a couple of the Declaration Day and the Bat Country (favorite). One person chose Born on the Bayou chicken sandwich, and regretted it. The flattened chicken was overcooked and lacked seasoning. Fries are great along with the exceptional housemade ranch. We were told the brussels sprouts were one of the most popular items but they were not at all a standout.

The food was okay. Nothing special. I love the cool look but the service was terrible. Very slow…read more We waited for at least 5 minutes at the podium before being acknowledged. We were lead to a dirty table that the host wiped down and seated us at the wet table. We were seated without menus. The host disappeared and we waited a few more minutes before I grabbed menus myself. We ordered and never received our soft drink. Once we finished eating we waited about 30 minutes and had to ask the hostess for our bill. There are many very good places to eat in Big Bear. Skip this one.

I'm sure (or rather hoping) that I'm not the only one who gets yelled at by their "loved ones" if…read morewe bring back food that isn't piping hot. It's actually quiet embarrassing the amount of anger this woman has had towards me about lukewarm food. So here I am, thinking I've meticulously planned out my late night excursion. There were a few items that needed to be picked up, of course the finale to be Wingstop fries. Now, in my experience in L.A., when you order fries from Wingstop, it's about a 15 minute wait, whether this is from lines or just the delicate process of seasoning fries, I'm not sure. All I know is it's rather consistent. That was not the case here. As my luck would have it, I was about 15 minutes away from Wingstop, and another 15 minutes from my spoiled lil lady. Don't you love when you enter a place and you practically have it all to your self? It was my first time being at this Wingstop, it was clean, smelled good, and the ambiance was set just right. I was met by the intuitive and astute Victoria, who took one look at my order and actually asked me whether I would like a new batch of fries, noting that they've been ready for a while. You have to imagine my shock; she did this entirely unprompted. She obviated any argument that might've ensued had I returned to her with cold fries and a sheepish smile. And for that, I profusely thank Victoria for her insightful and intuitive customer service! You'll be going far with your level of foresight!

Honestly as a frequent Wingstop user, 2/5. Let's start with the good; fries came out pretty good,…read morewings were on par for big bear. Now the bad; came here on a Sunday and noticed not a single NFL game was on, all they had was a Giants MLB game from 2014 on. The wings must've been pulled from a mutant chicken cause the wings were huge. Also I'm pretty sure one of the workers can't read properly because he said my name wrong twice, it's ALEX.

The buffalo chicken wrap was the best I have ever had!!! Bayliee was a great server!! Had a great…read moretime here and the vibes were there!

Disregard my last review. They had just opened, the inside was hot and the cokes were flat. However…read morewe said that we would be back to try it again and we did so yesterday. It was a fantastic experience and back to what we were used to under the old management. We arrived shortly after 3:00 and we're greeted at the door by the new owner Brian. It was then that I recalled that they did not open until 4:00 however he invited us in and said we could wait and that we could get drinks while we did so. We ordered a couple diet Cokes which were now very nicely carbonated and served in huge glasses. Ryan was our server and he was great providing multiple refills on our Cokes until we got our menus at 4:00. My wife ordered fish tacos and they were equal to if not better than Murray's in the village. She loved them. I ordered the Sandy's double bacon beer cheeseburger..... EPIC! It was served with french fries and they were hot and crispy. The burger was delicious. We will be back to returning as regular local customers. Well done Brian and Cassi. Thanks for inviting us in before you were officially opened. We had a great time.

(3.5 Stars Rounded Up) We celebrated my bachelorette party last weekend in Big Bear and came here…read morefor lunch. That was our first mistake as the wait time was very long (an hour), so I would recommend getting here early in the day. Once we were inside, the restaurant had a cozy feel. I thought that the food was really yummy and they work with any requests you might have. The crushed ice in the drink was sublime. However, the service was a little lackluster, but I can chalk it up to being because it was a busy Saturday afternoon. Again, to reiterate my earlier recommendation, I would get here early as they were already sold out of a lot of the pastries. Do note down that there is an auto-grat on their checks for what I'm assuming groups of 6 or more (wasn't explained on the receipt). A major downside to this restaurant is that it is cash only. With all being said, I would still love to come back and visit.

It's been such a long time since I was last here. Last time we've had brunch and it was great. The…read moremeal was quite tasty and the staff were great. This time it was for something simple. Twice within a day..lol... Started off picking up coffee and tea as they were the only thing open in town. Good for a touristy place that they were the only thing to be open early. Great for us and good on them for starting the day early. I picked up some coffee and tea to start our day which even first thing, they had people starting their day with a great breakfast. That afternoon, I did remember the last time we were here that I wanted some pies. Well, I didn't pick up any last time so this visit it was a must to have. There were a few options in the display case which all sounded amazing. The winner was the mixed berries with rhubarb and apples. Wow, it was delicious. The right amount of sweetness and tartness from the berries and rhubarb. Definitely would get it again. They had them by the slice but I'm not sure if they sell it whole. While I was in, there was a phone order for a couple of slices of pies to go...lol... Must be known for them. We know what to expect with their food so that's a good thing. The place is right in the heart of the village. There's a small lot just outside but street parking is also available. Depending on the time you visit, if it's packed they do have parking lots nearby. Inside seating has the bar counter as well as some tables while patio has a good amount of tables as well. Heads up, this place is cash only. They do have an atm near the restroom if needed.

I want to start off by saying thank you for taking on our big party. Me and my fiancée eloped and…read moreyou were amazing in allowing us to have the top area. Your brewery was pretty amazing and I liked the open space and that you can see the brewing tanks. The beers in had were pretty delicious and food and service were really appreciated. The service was great and we appreciate both Noah & Ainsley they were doing all they could to manage everything and it was greatly appreciated. The biggest thing is that everyone had a good time and ate some good food and that was accomplished. I do have some notes that really should have been conveyed when we had set the reservation. We were initially told that they would be able charger per table... and we went in setting the tone based on set expectations. We were informed that management had requested everything to be on one bill... not split per table. Now based on numbers it would have made ZERO difference if everything was split up with cost and tax... so it was really disappointing. I had not been able to eat yet but I ended up Having to get the check, go to each table , tally what each table ordered and then calculate what that tables total cost was. Then I took the tax percentage and added that to each amount and then each person went up to pay that amount. In the end we made sure everything was covered and we do appreciate the hosting of the party but I think as a business you would want to stick to set expectations and not need to see a big bill if it makes no difference in cost. I wanted to give you 5 stars but I could not based on having to do what I did for the check and not being able to eat my food because of it. Your team did all they could and that earned you a star, the food from what everyone told me was pretty good so ya get a star there , the beer and wine were delicious and another star. The. A star for hosting us. Again I appreciate you for hosting us and your team did phenomenal!!! Thank you and we will Be back .

This place is closed for renovations as of mid June. This place is closed for renovations as of mid…read moreJune. This place is closed for renovations as of mid June.

Food was AMAZING! SERVICE was phenomenal…read more Definitely stop here when your in Big Bear.

I have a gluten allergy and after talking with the staff, the gluten free pasta is actually cooked…read morein the same pot with the pasta made from wheat. The gluten free pizza is cooked in the same oven that they use for the wheat based pizza. For years, I couldn't understand why I got so sick after we ate there. Now I know why! By the cross contamination, the "gluten free" food can no longer be considered gluten free, and is no longer safe for gluten intolerant people or celiacs! Maggio's should offer a gluten free food that is truly safe for their customers or just take it off the menu!!! When a person with celiac disease ingests even a microscopic crumb of gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye), their immune system responds by attacking and destroying the microscopic, nutrient-absorbing lining of the small intestine. Maggio's, make it safely or not at all!

I would see this place but never tried it out. The fire pit was a min factor. Walking by and seeing…read moreit lighten up with people sitting around and enjoy a nice drink and so on. Finally gave it a shot, twice to be precise. Sunday around noon the place was pretty packed. It's located right in the heart of the village. They have a parking lot out back but street parking and the parking lot nearby would be your best bet as it does get pretty packed. There was line when we walked in so you know it gets lively during the weekend. It was order at the bar area and seat yourself. I'm not sure if only the weekend they have live music. There was a band happening while we were waiting for our meal. The line does move pretty fast to order. Menu wise, it was an extensive selections of items. Salads, sandwiches, burgers, soup, entrees and so on. Also there's a pretty big list for dinks as well. And it's a full bar both outside and inside. Inside does have a dining area as well but majority of the place is outdoor. It's a big open space with loads of tables. Some are for sharing as it seemed like it. Fire pits are pretty big so it's nice to mingle with other people. Around the top area where the band plays, there's more seating as well as cushion lounges. Started off with some wine while we waited for the meal. There was a decent amount to choose from which was nice. Food, an order of the clam chowder. You could upgrade to the bread bowl which I didn't but it did come with slices of baguette. Honestly, the chowder was quite nice. Then the fish and chips. The piece of fish with a hefty portion of seasoned fries and a side of cole slaw and tater sauce. It was nicely batter which is perfect and the fries were amazing. Lastly the birria bowl. Barria on top rice with guacamole, jalapeños, tomatoes, wonton chips, and a side of the sauce. It was quite tasty and the meat was very flavorful but the bowl could have been bigger. Still good though. The meal was nice and service was great. A number is handed to you after you order to be placed on your table. The first visit was great that we stopped by the next day for a drink and some fries. Monday, it wasn't too busy so order was taken inside. It did start to pick up when we left. Not sure with the live band but it seemed maybe it's only a weekend thing. Overall, the place was lively, good food and drinks. Fun crowd and it's pet friendly. Seemed to be the busiest place in the village. Glad we finally tried it out.

The Ahi Sandwich is very well seasoned with a nice spicy Cajun flavor; but not too spicy. The…read morebrioche bun is nicely toasted, it includes lettuce and tomatoes and a side pickle. Also, the amount of fries are very generous, crispy and tasty. While the Barbecue Chicken Sandwich with a little tangy barbecue sauce and bacon. The side salad was very fresh and a nice mix of greens. This sandwich would be ordered again for sure. In saving the best for last, the Cali Burger did not disappoint; When I come back. I'm definitely gonna order it again. Filled with good greens, cheddar cheese, red onion, tomato, avocado, and tasty smoked bacon. Along with the sweet potato fries this was absolutely a five star selection thank you 572. You knocked it out of the park.

Highly recommend this place for dinner (this is when I visited). The atmosphere is amazing (they…read moredid have the music sort of loud but I was vibing the 2000's genera l). I ordered and Apple Mule and it was the best Mule I've ever had! Will definitely be recreating this at home. And the food was tasty and really hit the spot. I had the Beef Dip and also ordered the Brussel Sprouts. I had enough for leftovers and the flavor and quality was memorable. Our server was attentive to our needs and was pleasant to interact with. Eating at this restaurant is highly recommended!

We were really looking forward to eating at Oakside earlier today, around noon, especially after…read morehearing so many good things about the restaurant. Unfortunately, we didn't even get the chance to try the food because of how we were treated at the front desk. When I approached the two ladies at the front, they were having a conversation. They clearly saw me standing there, but neither acknowledged me for what felt like a full minute. I initially gave them the benefit of the doubt and figured they were just busy. It wasn't until another party came in behind me that one of them finally attended to me. What bothered me was her demeanor. She barely made eye contact, seemed annoyed, and when I mentioned we had a large group, she simply told me they couldn't accommodate us and suggested another restaurant down the street. There didn't seem to be any effort to check or explore other options. I completely understand that restaurants get busy, especially on weekends, and that accommodating a large group isn't always possible. That wasn't the issue. It was the way we were treated. I've been around long enough to recognize when something feels off or when I'm being prejudged. I can't say for certain what was behind the interaction, but it genuinely made me feel unwelcome. It's unfortunate because we were excited to try this place. A little kindness, courtesy, and acknowledgment go a long way, regardless of who walks through the door. I genuinely hope this serves as a reminder to treat everyone with respect and kindness. God bless.