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    Jasper's Barbeque

    3.6 (327 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Nashville Chicken Sandwich
    Eli M.

    Good food and the service was great The portions were good and the prices were decent

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    Rick H.

    Busy night, all tables occupied, I was sue the wait would be long; I was wrong. We were seated right away, took about 5 minutes for a server to come by but once our food and drink were in, they rocked it! I split the Jalapeño Mac burger with my granddaughter, chose garlic parm fries as our side ($2 upgrade), burger served on a pretzel bun, cooked to medium, the Mac and jalapeño worked nicely together, but I'm sorry, the fries were disappointing. Another of us ordered the buffalo wings and said they loved em, and yet another got the ribs, side of Mac, fries and drink. I ordered the West Coast IPA which was delicious. Three servers hustled and kept customers happy, supported by a kitchen that appeared to be super efficient and good at what they do. They were pumping out the meals as the pick up window was constantly full. The decor and ambiance was something of an average nature but the mood was electric. Good job team!

    Katlyn L.

    This was some of the best barbecue I've had in a long time! While it was a bit unorganized when it came to getting a table, our service was pretty good. It's a smaller restaurant so keep that in mind if you're coming on a weekend, it can get pretty busy. Over all the food was delicious, drinks were good, definitely would recommend checking out!

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    Jocelyn L.

    Honestly, I wasn't expecting much after reading some of the reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the pulled pork fries and they were good! There was a generous amount of meat on top, super tender, and the fries stayed nice and crispy even under all that pork, which I didn't expect. We also got ribs with onion rings, more pulled pork, and sweet potato fries. The ribs were bigger than we thought they'd be, and again, they didn't skimp on the pulled pork. The onion rings and sweet potato fries were solid too though I do wish the sweet potato fries were a bit less soggy, they still had good flavor. Service was great. Our server was really friendly and checked in just the right amount not too much, not too little. The vibe inside was lively but not too loud or crowded.

    Dinner!
    Linda V.

    Good bbq place conveniently located near where we were staying. Got the 2 item combo with brisket and pulled pork because I wanted brisket and my bf wanted the latter. I ended up liking the pulled pork more because the brisket was a little thick and on the dryer side than what I'm used to at other bbq places. For the 2 sides we got Mac and cheese with salad (ranch dressing.) the Mac and cheese was good, the ranch was a bit but noticeably watered down. Food was decent for quick and easy take out. We phoned in our order for pick up. Portions of meat are pretty huge. We couldnt finish and had the leftover meat with mac and cheese for another meal, it was a lot for just 2 people!

    Kyle N.

    Food was good but the service was where it missed the mark. The place itself is quaint so no problems there - we knew what to expect coming in. Employees were not very attentive and didn't take our order for 20 minutes after we sat unfortunately, but food made up for it! Fried pickles and mashed potatoes were delish and we enjoyed the ribs and brisket a lot!

    Barbecue bowl with shredded chicken
    Lauren J.

    I have been wanting to try Jasper's forever and finally did. I wish I hadn't waited so long. It was delicious! I can't have gluten and they were knowledgeable and helpful. I had the barbecue bowl with shredded chicken and it was amazing! I added extra bbq sauce because it was so good and I could not get enough of it. I brought my own gluten-free bread (weird I know) and dipped it in the regular barbecue and spicy barbecue sauces. So. Darn. Good. The only drawback for me is that the fries are all battered/breaded. But it's OK. There were plenty of other.options on the menu. Our server was so nice and helpful. I really like this place and can't wait to go back.

    Jessica Z.

    Our server Vanesssa gave us an amazing experience!! The host was also amazing!!! Good job to the Management. The food was amazing. Ambience was beautiful outside!

    Nashville Chicken Sandwich

    Food was excellent and service was fast! Seating is good and the view of the village street is great. Food is well portioned and tastes amazing!

    Dr Bernard C.

    Food 4/5 Staff Friendliness 2/5 Cleanliness 2/5 (Rarely see staff wash hands after performing multiple tasks then handling food) I was sitting at my table today 11/30 5:38 and a patron with a stroller needed to pass. The woman (who is always rude to me) said "would you move so they can pass." I thought that was rude as she could have just said excuse me. I come in once a week for the last couple years and she always has an issue with my brother and myself. Today she had two ponytails, black shirt, blue jeans, and glasses. This might be my last time here. I ordinarily order the BBQ bowl with mashed potatoes topped with protein, cheese, green onions and pickles. The side of cornbread is generous and enough to share. The brisket burger is runner up for my favorites. This place would be a 5 star review if staff were friendlier and cleaner

    Chicken BLT and Mac n cheese
    laurie s.

    This was EXACTLY the place we were looking for. We were casual with a little girl and walked by the 2 other bbq places coming up in the Village... too fancy with a focus on beer and wine. Jaspers hit the spot!! I can't wait to go back! We felt welcome, had our choice of sitting inside or outside. Inside looked cozy but outside felt so nice as the day was so beautiful out. And service was awesome and food... omg! Outstandingly delicious!

    Nashville Chicken Sandwich House Wings Smokey Loaded Fries
    Fernanda E.

    The food was amazing, you can even smell the food from outside. We didn't wait long to be seated.

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    Ken 4.

    I waited for 10 minutes no server came by. when I went to ask the kid with a mustache was very rude and said " YOU JUST GOT HERE RELAX!" In a very rude tone of voice no matter how good the food is the experience was ruined by the single employee what an embarrassment for the company I WILL NOT BE RETURNING!!!!!

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    Good food with big portions. I got the smoked brisket that came with 2 sides. I got like 3 slabs of brisket, my bf helped me finish.

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    The Bone Yard Bar & Grill

    The Bone Yard Bar & Grill

    3.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Brisket: 10/10 it was so tender and juicy! My husband ordered a pound of it and it was so good he…read moreate it all in one sitting! Collard greens: 10/10 cooked in hock soup! So tasty Garlic mash potatoes: 8/10 also delicious! Buttery and good garlicky flavor Pulled pork sandwich: 7/10 the pulled pork was a little dry, not enough bbq sauce. Definitely ask for bbq sauce on the side. I added more to mine and turned out to be much better with that Kids Mac & cheese: 7/10 my husband and I loved it, but not so much my toddler. They sprinkled some cayenne pepper on it which made it a bit too spicy for a toddlers palette Fries: 7/10 these were thick wedges which were tasty. I don't usually like wedge cut fries but here it was crispy on the outside and soft inside. Also had cayenne sprinkled on top which we liked except my toddler lol. Suggestion for the restaurant: please have an option to make the kids meal not spicy Service: 10/10 our service was a kind guy who check in on us regularly and provided us with anything we needed! Ambiance: 10/10 had great music playing. We came Thursday night which I believe was game night. They had some board games left out for customers and play doh for the kids! It kept my toddler nice and busy while we enjoyed our meal :)

    It's been a few years since I last visited BYB&G. The menu has changed and they've renamed some…read moreentrees. All in all, it was a decent experience. The food was okay, but they run out of popular items. I wanted the brisket but it was done by our 6pm seating. Granted, it was Sunday and they probably didn't plan for a late rush. I did have the greens but it was a small portion. I should've gotten the garlic mashed potatoes. The ribs were okay, and the fat pig burger was okay. Fries were decent and the drinks were standard (no alcohol ordered). You can expect to spend about $30 a person. Since I've not tried other BBQ in Big Bear, I'm not sure where this stands. However it was a decent meal. No big issues.

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    The Bone Yard Bar & Grill - BBQ sauces are very good. The spicy has a good kick and builds the more you eat.

    BBQ sauces are very good. The spicy has a good kick and builds the more you eat.

    The Bone Yard Bar & Grill - Chicken tenders were very moist and very good

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    Chicken tenders were very moist and very good

    Murray's Saloon & Eatery - Fish and Chips

    Murray's Saloon & Eatery

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    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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    Mystery beer for $4. It was good!

    Murray's Saloon & Eatery - Year after year this sandwich stays just as awesome. The whole place equally so. Great atmosphere, people, and owner.

    Year after year this sandwich stays just as awesome. The whole place equally so. Great atmosphere, people, and owner.

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    Tropicali - Rasta Bowl

    Tropicali

    4.9(4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I LOVE THIS PLACE! My friend recommended it to me and so glad he did…read more Food: I got the Krakatoa and got extra spicy sauce. It was really good. The poke was fresh. It was a stacked bowl. I asked for extra crunchy chips and they gave me a whole bowl of it. I will definitely come back. I want to try the other flavor bowls. (For the record, you can't compare this to Hawaii poke or Orange County. Let's be real here. It's Big Bear..and there's not that many bomb places to eat, most are mediocre, so with that being said, Tropicali was bomb!) Service: A1. The workers there are so awesome. So friendly and welcoming. Very chill, fun, kind vibes. Every single one of them. And also very attentive. Walked by me while I was eating several times to make sure everything was okay. They brightened up my mood and set the tone for my day. Ambience: super cool and hip. The entrance has a cool huge shark where you enter in through the mouth. There's indoor and outdoor seating. I would usually sit outside but it was really hot during lunch time when I went. And the inside decor looked so cool so I just wanted to stay inside and sat at the bar top which faces the outside patio. If you sit at the patio you can see the lake view from afar too. Everything about this place was amazing. I think this is the best food spot in all of Big Bear. I will 1000% come back & recommend Tropicali to my friends.

    FINALLY! I'VE BEEN TRYING TO REVIEW YOU GUYS FOR MONTHS!…read more NOW THAT I'VE GOT YOU RIGHT WHERE I WANT YOU... i'd like to leave a 5 star review. :) Tropicali is the best thing to happen to Big Bear. The food, service, and atmosphere is all top tier. I have tried: the Pele bowl (FAV), Krakatoa bowl (Great), Kraken bowl (other FAV), Island Style Coco Mac Nut Cold Brew (Tasty), Why Tiki cocktail (YUM), Baja Bubbles cocktail (When you want something not sweet), and one of the waffles I dont remember the name (not for me). On my last visit, I accidentally spilled half of my Why Tiki drink all over the table and the staff was quick to clean and even remade me a new beverage. They were all smiles while doing so too. Everyone I've interacted with at Tropicali is so awesome! The food and drinks are always super fresh and delicious and the place does feel like you stepped into a tiki wonderland... They have the coolest decor! Anytime I'm in Big Bear, Tropicali is a must stop!

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    Oakside - Chopped American Wagyu Steak Burger*

    Oakside

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Got up to Big Bear today for a long Weekend, and after a long day we were just craving really good…read moresalad and a beer for my man! So very glad we chose Oakside. It's, um, March 19th and we sat on the rooftop outside! Yup! Great ambiance with a view of entering Big Bear and the beautiful moon tonight. Shelby, the manager, was super friendly, sweet and helped us with our meal and Kalley was such a pleasant, high-energy waitress who were both great. Salads- well - hit the spot and more!! Jeremie's Caesar salad was topped with delicious and juicy chicken, flavorful house made croutons and Caesar dressing. Side of garlic bread- yum! Mine! All the treats! The kale apple bacon salad- minus the kale (because I'm just a romaine kinda gal). Sweet dried cranberries and green apples, perfect feta crumbles and bacon, with this amazing apple cider vineagrette! And that superb touch of garlic bread. (I could have eaten a whole loaf). I'd like that dressing in a bottle please! We didn't stay long bc we had people arriving, but will definitely be back. Thank you Shelby and Kalley for great service and delicious salads that hit the spot! Few times we've been up here so far and we haven't found our spots yet, but you're one now!

    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

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    Dining area

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    Tater tots with pulled pork

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    16 oz. Bone in Ribeye Steak

    Peppercorn Grille - Complimentary bread and butter

    Peppercorn Grille

    4.0(2.9k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    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!

    This isn't just bad hospitality--it's a textbook example of discrimination dressed up as "policy."…read more Upon entering, guests are greeted with a notice emphasizing "consideration." However, based on how my family was treated yesterday, it is evident that this policy is not about consideration, but exclusion. Before our food had even arrived, both the hostess and waitress singled us out in an otherwise nearly empty restaurant to enforce their "strict policy," warning that our toddlers would need to be taken outside--in the cold. From that moment forward, we no longer felt like guests, but rather as though we were under surveillance. Every small sound our children made seemed to be treated as a violation, creating unnecessary anxiety at the table. I calmly explained that my three-year-old daughter is autistic and was attempting to self-regulate. She was not disruptive, loud, or running around--she was simply existing. Expecting any toddler, neurotypical or not, to remain in near silence is unrealistic. Yet instead of being met with understanding, we were met with judgment. My husband and I are well acquainted with social etiquette and fine dining, and we frequently dine out with our children at a wide range of establishments. We have never encountered an experience as unpleasant as this. What makes the situation even more troubling is the evident arrogance--particularly from an establishment that presents itself as more refined than it truly is. The level of disdain shown toward paying customers was entirely unwarranted. We paid, requested our food to go, and left without causing a scene--but the feeling lingered. Not just anger, but a deep sense of disappointment--the kind that comes from recognizing how little empathy and emotional intelligence still exist in spaces that claim to serve the community. I've never had to walk out of a restaurant like that before. I'm sharing this now so that other families know what they're walking into.

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    Menu

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    Shrimp and scallop scampi

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    Saucy Mama's

    Saucy Mama's

    3.8(2.8k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    We really love this place the pizza is fire. I keep telling myself I'll try the pasta next time,…read morebut I always end up going back to the pizza. The service was great, and since we had our pups with us, we sat outside. It was still a really nice setup honestly, I prefer it. We'll definitely be back on our next trip.

    We recently visited saucy mamas midweek and the food was good but our order came out wrong and then…read moreI kind of felt gypped on the garlic bread. But I'll start with what's good, pizza taste great. The vibe inside and out is great and service is good as well. Restaurant was clean and was appealing to all the senses. The bad we ordered a single topping 1/2 n 1/2 and when it came out they missed the 1/2 topping on one side. They took it back and just threw the missing topping and brought it back out. Obviously it didn't taste the same as if it was baked from the get go and was a little cold by the time they brought it back out. Now the garlic bread, just don't buy it. We ordered a two piece and I assumed it would be a half a French bread loaf. What came out was so disappointing that you could only laugh. I kid you not it looked like half a hot dog bun. Yup one side of a hot dog bun with garlic butter and a ketchup cup with sauce to dip it in. I do believe, I'd give them a second chance if I'm being honest but my first visit is the only mulligan they'll get. Next time I will not accept a pizza made incorrectly or order the garlic bread.

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    Shared pitcher of Cali Squeeze

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    Menu 2024

    Teddy Bear Restaurant - Chicken Fried Steak

    Teddy Bear Restaurant

    3.8(3k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    This review is mainly for the service but the food was delicious! Perfectly cooked and came out in…read moregreat timing! They have a ton of options for anything you're craving. We brought our 2 labs that don't really go out often. So when we saw the. Patio open we just went back there to get out of the way without realizing how rude that was to not check in at the front. Our server was so kind and understanding. Luckily there wasn't a wait so we didn't cut anyone but didn't make us feel bad. I don't think we were even her table but she helped us out no problem. Decent sized patio that had tons of dogs coming through.

    It's important to note that this rating has nothing to do with the food, as we ended up leaving…read morebefore ordering. My low rating is entirely based on the customer service experience within the first few minutes of arriving. I came in with my dog, fully aware that we would need to sit outside. Since most restaurants still have you check in first, I stood at the podium where there was a sign indicating a server would check in guests. After standing there briefly, an employee asked if we wanted to sit on the patio. I said yes, and he responded by telling us to "go up the ramp." Not even in a friendly manner. Me being me I just wanted to verify that I didn't have to check in as it wasn't just myself, my party we're not all with me ..wanting to make sure I was following the correct process, I politely asked if I didn't need to check in first. His response came across as annoyed, basically repeating that he had already told us to go up the ramp. The interaction felt unnecessarily dismissive and rude. There's a difference between being direct and making guests feel unwelcome. I'm usually not someone who leaves negative reviews over one interaction, but both my husband and brother-in-law also noticed the attitude, as they were close enough to hear and it immediately made us uncomfortable enough to leave. Before leaving, I did take a quick look at the patio area and noticed it was very shaded with leaves scattered around from the wind, which didn't make the outdoor dining setup feel especially inviting either. Overall, this was disappointing because I had chosen this spot to celebrate my 30th birthday and was really looking forward to enjoying a big, delicious pancake. Unfortunately, the experience started off on the wrong foot and we decided not to stay.

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    Interior with countertop

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    Bacon, Eggs, and House Potatoes

    Teddy Bear Restaurant - Hot water (not coffee) on this chilly morning.

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    Hot water (not coffee) on this chilly morning.

    Santana & Mavericks Unique Crafted Foods - My salmon cilantro salad and Josh wine with the lake view. The lake view is really nice

    Santana & Mavericks Unique Crafted Foods

    3.8(898 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    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.

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