I was strolling and exploring the Village with my dog & shopping at little boutiques. While walking…read moreI heard loud hip hop music which caught my attention, so decided to go in for a drink. I ordered the apple tart which was really good. Service: A1. The bartender Armando was so friendly and welcoming. Also told me to come back because it gets busy from 7pm-12am (I went on a Friday). I really liked his vibe and the vibe of the bar overall. Ambience: it's clean and seemed organized for a bar. There's games there and a pool table. Everyone was so friendly. I had a few people talk to me and gave me some tips and recommendations on where to go in Big Bear, as I'm not from there. I also liked that they are dog friendly. I saw 3 other dogs there too. I would definitely come back & recommend this place to my friends.

I rarely write negative reviews but I did feel like this place let us down…read more We started our night off as a bachelorette party here. The DJ played F*** Trump (some techno song that just repeated the words Fuc* Trump) then they played the Barney theme song/Yankee Doodle. Like what kind of bar is this? Which I believe may have been requested by some guest in the bar. When a girl from our group requested Toby Keith courtesy of the red white and blue the DJ told her no he would not play that. It blew our mind that the dj would play childish songs in a a bar. But to each their own. It did not hurt us to leave and spend our money at the next bar. I will say the bartenders were rad! I believe the DJ is to blame here not the bar itself. If you are looking for a bar with wonderful party vibes try Murray's or Whiskey Dave's

We were walking around the village and decided to stop in here for dinner. The restaurant was…read morepretty crowded, which is a great thing. It was a rather chilly evening so we requested to sit indoors. This restaurant looks extremely upscale, but the servers and the employees are all down to earth very gracious and willing to help. We were promptly seated and asked for a drink order. When our server returned with the drinks, he asked if we had any questions about the menu. We didn't and placed our orders. My wife ordered the Oakside burger and sweet potato fries, and I ordered the French dip along with sweet potato fries. The wife thoroughly enjoyed her burger. It was cooked to perfection. The bun was fresh and the condiments crisp. She also really liked her sweet potato fries. They were hot and freshly prepared. I ordered the beef dip that was served on a unique roll that was outstanding. It really set off the whole sandwich. The Ajou was great, and the fresh horseradish was on point. The entire sandwich tasted amazing. Also, I enjoyed the sweet potato fries. This was a very nice dining experience. We will definitely be going back again when we're hungry for something more than just sandwiches. Their menu looked outstanding with some great looking steaks and seafood. This is a great little location. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

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

Great ambiance was great , the food was delicious, the service was great! We love the patio!read more

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

Fantastic pizza, great views, and accommodating service. We will absolutely be coming back.read more

During my family trip to Big Bear we decided to eat at De La Nona…read more We wanted to eat somewhere that offered outdoor seating with great views. We had the pleasure of being served by Kendal, who brought a sweet amazing energy to our dining experience. She was not only sweet but also very knowledgeable, recommending some fantastic dishes and local spots in the area to explore. We started with the Margherita pizza topped with olive oil, fresh basil, and mozzarella. It was a delicious at $18. The Burrata with focaccia ($16), complemented by pesto and chopped giardiniera, was rich and flavorful. We also enjoyed the Crudité, priced at $7, which was a crisp and refreshing. For drinks, my group ordered the Espresso Martini, which was perfectly crafted, alongside a refreshing Peroni. We also sampled the non-alcoholic Ghia Classic Margarita and the classic Margarita, both of which were delicious and refreshing. One of the highlights of our visit was the breathtaking outdoor seating that offered incredible views. We will be returning on our next trip to Big Bear. Highly recommended!

We ordered different steaks and they were all good. Lucky we came on a Sunday afternoon when it…read morewasn't busy. Food came quickly, our server was attentive, and we got to sing happy birthday. I am very surprised it wasn't busy. The lemon drop was strong.

I had called to reserve a table at this restaurant and the female owner suggested the "captains…read moretable" (she explained it was the best table and has nice views of the water) which she explained was not intended for children and can hold 12 people; this table did require a $100 deposit. Changes to our plans were made so I called the restaurant explaining that my 5yo nephew who is thankfully VERY close to remission will be joining us and the owner (I forget her name, older white lady with glasses) told me "we usually do no kids allowed at that table, but I'll make something work for you." My assumption, since she never said she was switching out tables, was she'd add a chair at the captains table for my 25lb nephew. The day comes, I show up with my family and an older gentleman named Gerry/Jerry goes to seat us at a table one can assume is NOT the captains table, when I ask him about it he goes to get the woman to clear things up. The woman comes to the table telling me that I changed my reservation (which I did call and I did tell her less people were showing up to to last minute emergencies that came up) including the table when I called her, to which my response was reiterating that she never told me she was switching our table PLUS the deposit she specifically stated was needed for that table was already taken. She gives me a very condescending half laugh saying that the deposit will be put towards our final bill and keeps trying to gaslight me that I agreed to changing the table. Again, she NEVER once mentioned switching our table. Either way, she continues to tell us that she cannot sit us there anymore now bc since I changed my reservation, she gave the table to someone else. MIND YOU, THE RESTAURANT WAS EMPTY. It was my boyfriend's bday AND it was Father's Day and I didn't feel like going back in forth while 10 other people (my family) were waiting for us so we can order and eat. Gerry/Jerry comes back and he's way more pleasant than his counterpart and HE apologized for the mix up. We order our food, all our steaks are overcooked, their bread was yummy and my FIL loved their mushroom appetizer so I guess there's that. The waiting staff were very nice and we enjoyed their service. It was now about 30-45 mins after our reservation time and guess what table has NO ONE seated at it, yep, THE CAPTAINS TABLE. MIND YOUU, the captains table isn't even as nice as she made it seem on our phone call, it's def not on the water, you can see parked cars before you can see the lake, it's kind of jammed up in a nook on what was probably a stage. All in all, they might have had about 20-30 tables and only 3-4 were occupied. By the time we got our check we were pretty uncomfortable bc the woman whom told us the captain table was going to be used (and no one actually used) is hovering from a distance and is staring at us. The waiter brings our check and then on a whim remembers to ask if we paid a deposit and I said YES WE DID, he says the deposit was NOT applied to our check like the woman has condescendingly stated when we were being seated. He also stated that he had an issue with a table the night before bc the woman wasn't telling the staff they were taking deposits and so they weren't being appropriately discounted/adjusted from the check. When we get up to leave Gerry/Jerry comes to thank us for dining there, meanwhile the woman is creepily standing in her red pants suit from a tables distance away just STARING at us leave. Like the creepy presence in the corner you would see in a thriller/horror movie, she was def not there to thank us, but WATCHING us leave, almost supervising us. We walked past her without saying one word to her while she offered us her best fake smile. From the parking lot my little cousin also pointed out that she was watching us from the balcony of the restaurant, we turn and her silhouette is my family saw, just staring down at us. NOW, while this is usually my LAST reason, I will say she was an older (maybe 70s) lady and we were a mainly minority group (Hispanic, Asian) I felt as if her attitude once she saw us was purely based off discrimination. During our initial phone call when making the reservation she was SOOO sweet and accommodating, but when we actually showed up, we were made to feel VERY uncomfortable the whole time. Also, let's also note that the whole time we were there, NO ONE SHOWED UP TO THE CAPTAINS TABLE. SHE LIED TO ME AND MY FAMILY TO OUR FACES. & to be clear, there was enough (even left over) chairs at the captain's table for my party (10/12 that fit at the table). Needless to say we are literally never going back here, service was CRAP, food was mid, waiting staff was friendly, but NOT worth spending HUNDREDS of dollars to eat dry food and be watched the whole time we're there. Don't go here :) EDIT: we came here because my boyfriend had been there about two years beforehand and LOVED it, we will quite literally never come here or recommend this place to ANYONE.

Nice little dive bar, but it's nicer than your normal dive bar…read more Cool staff and good little vibe.

CASH ONLY! Seriously shady. Was told the owner of this bar…read morealso owns the ATM u are forced to use and Jacks up the fees for his own pocket. This is big bear. Don't force tourism away with greed. Pool tables and burgers. Garbage bar service at waaaaay over prices. Definitely pre-game IF u chose to try this place.

Brought our little one here and Fire Rock Burgers & Brews turned out to be a solid call. Parking is…read moreeasy -- there's a lot right behind the restaurant -- and the seating is generous: patio in the front, patio in the back, and a full indoor area. Brought the stroller in without any trouble, which is always a win. The atmosphere is what gets you first. There's a ton of cool decor to take in, and the menu has music-themed names for everything -- a fun detail if you're paying attention. Food was delicious and the beers on tap are a great selection to pair with it. Service was attentive and the vibe is comfortable for families without feeling like a kids' spot. It's just a good place, period. Definitely coming back.

Poor service. Staff acted like any interaction with us was an inconvenience…read more We were a group of 12 on a trip in Big Bear. We understand that's not ideal for most restaurants, but we would've rather been turned away than sat down and treated poorly. We walked into the restaurant and waited for someone to help us. Three different servers saw us, gave us dirty looks, and walked past. One of them rudely said, "why are you waiting here?" and walked away. Finally, we stopped an employee to ask if they would be able to seat our party. They bluntly told us we'd need to wait outside. We left, seeing that they clearly did not want to host us. Other restaurants were booked up for the night, so after walking around the village, we came back. They finally sat us at a large table outside. Our main waiter was friendly and helpful. The only decent service of the night. Another plus was food did not take too long, but the dishes were nothing worth returning for. The staff who came to take plates spoke to us with an irritated attitude. Not sure if the poor service had to do with the diversity in our group, but it sure felt like it. Not a positive experience in the slightest.

Walked in on a Friday night for a quick bite to eat and some brews after our drive to Big Bear. It…read morewas quieter than we anticipated for being a Friday night. We didn't mind at all though, we were personally serenaded by Randy & Terry. They were so friendly and quite welcoming! They asked us for requests and they both sang every single one beautifully! We ordered a pulled pork sandwich, burger, a lime margarita and a blonde ale. The pulled pork was amazing in my book! Very flavorful and the buns were so soft and fluffy! My boyfriend got a burger and he said it was just ok. We LOVED the French fries and thought the chipotle aioli sauce was excellent. Overall a very friendly and vibey place to hang out!!

On a very cold night while vacationing in Big Bear we stopped in for dinner. It's ascetically a…read moregreat spot, warm, life musician but small and not a great menu. Everything on the menu is fried and greasy, probably was all frozen at one point. A canned/bottled soft drink is $6. (Non alcoholic). Must order from a bar Code, 1 Burger with Fries 1 order of 3 chicken strips and fries 1 Lemonade 1 Coke Guy brings your food and never comes back, yet they add a mandatory gratuity added in of 9%! For what? Total about $60!!! Felt a bit ripped off, considering it felt like we ate fast food junk. No real service and if you want water, get it yourself too. Unfortunately will go somewhere else next time. We did have some great meals while in Big Bear, this wasn't one of them.