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4.0 (2.3k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Julie R.

Stopped by after snowboarding & was greeted by a friendly host. Wait time was 30 minutes, however reservations are available and recommended. This restaurant has 3 floors, the bottom is dining and the top floors offer bar seating. Service was great, I didn't know they only accepted card/cash payment only but my server was able to accommodate Apple Pay for me. For my drink, I tried their version of a whiskey sour which included cinnamon thyme syrup. For my appetizer I tried their "cowboy bites" which were deep fried balls covered in bread crumbs & inside it has bacon, jalapeño, cream cheese and corn. 10/10 would recommend. For my entree I tried the Oakside burger with Swiss cheese which was also delicious. My only complaint is that I asked for my patty well done but it was still pink. If you're looking for a nice sit down restaurant in the big bear village area, I would recommend making a reservation to this restaurant.

Skirt steak
Pauline G.

Someone recommended to is place, AMAZING! The skirt steak was the best I ever had. My son had the chicken strips which were also delicious. The service by Rebecca was top notch and overall very happy with our visit.

16 oz Ribeye Steak with sautéed corn and mashed potatoes
Linda T.

One of the supposedly nicer restaurants in Big Bear. No reservations. We went during lunch time on a Saturday and it was about a 45 min wait. Our waiter was friendly. Good sized menu. Something for everyone. I actually enjoyed the appetizers more than the actual entrees that we ordered. Fried Green Beans: Delicious. Perfectly crispy and fresh. I preferred their regular ranch for dipping over the wasabi ranch. Loaded Potato Skins: Addicting. Glad they didn't scoop out all of the potatoes so it was a very substantial dish. French Onion Soup: Delicious but a little salty. Oakside Street Tacos (steak): Spicy. Meat was a little dry, but the flavor was good. The Butcher Shop Pizza: Ok crust. A little spicy from the sausages. Portion a little on the small side for $24. Everyone enjoyed it as reheated leftovers. Pulled Pork Sandwich: This was ok. Nothing to rave about but no complaint. 16 oz. Bone in Ribeye Steak: Had good char bits but was so bland and slightly overcooked. The mashed potatoes was also bland. Sautéed corn was good. Wouldn't order again though. Overall, it's a decent restaurant with good service. Great menu selections but not my top choice for steakhouse.

Black & Bleu Burger
Betty M.

Went up to Big Bear Lake area to escape the heat from the Valley. Stopped in here for lunch. On the main drag in Big Bear Lake. Nice indoor and outdoor seating area. It can get a bit chilly on the patio areas since they do not have an individual heat lamp next to your table. The center fire pit was a nice ambience but it doesn't provide much heat. We ordered the Black and Blue burger with shoe string friends. The patio. Is packed with coarse black pepper and served with melted blue cheese. Friends were nice and crispy. Beer selections are available all preferences.

Booth seating. Nice lighting.

Came for Mother's Day.... What a lovely place. Great atmosphere and great food and service. Our server was Teri. Very nice lady. I ordered the Chicken Scaloppine it was delish. Others had burgers and the truffle fries omg they were the bomb. Great place. A tad pricey but really worth it. We'll be back.

Cheese pizza
Eunice E.

Food is really good, needs a little salt in my opinion like the mashed potatoes and the Mac and cheese but there's some on the table Service is okay but then again they are really busy Food was served pretty quick though so that's a plus It's right in the village so it's a nice view Steak is flavored perfectly! So good! Tater tots are delicious and lots of choices on the taters So delicious!

Lisa V.

After a nice walk through The Village, my boyfriend and I stopped by Oakside for an early dinner. We loved the cozy ambiance, there were options to be seated outdoor and indoor. For our appetizer, we chose the loaded tater tots, which were crispy and topped with sour cream, cheese, green onion, and bacon. It was a very filling appetizer for the two of us to share. We also ordered the Chicken Mushroom Ravioli and Ribeye, which paired very well together! We loved dipping the steak into the ravioli sauce, almost like fondue! I would highly recommend these two dishes. Overall, I would come here again the next time I'm in Big Bear. I am looking forward to the next time I can enjoy a relaxing stay with a wonderful dinner!

Ahi Poke
Christine R.

Oakside has officially become our go-to restaurant in Big Bear Lake Village. Ray and I went there for a nice dinner, and from start to finish it was an excellent experience. We chose to sit upstairs on the second floor, which was perfect. It's truly an adults-only vibe -- quiet, relaxed, and free from the noise of large groups or families with kids. Downstairs is great for bigger groups, but upstairs is ideal if you're looking to actually enjoy conversation and unwind. Ray ordered the Ahi poke Steak, and it was phenomenal. Perfectly prepared and full of flavor. He also had the Brussels sprouts and corn, which were very tasty and paired beautifully with the ahi. I had the Black and Blue Burger with sweet potato fries, and it was absolutely delicious. The burger was so big I could only eat half -- rich, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. We sat in the bar area, and our server Kayla was wonderful. She was also the bartender, and Ray said she made an excellent dirty martini. I tried a double IPA -- something new for me -- and it was really good. Kayla was an absolute sweetheart. You can tell she genuinely cares about people enjoying their drinks and meals, and it's clear why customers keep coming back. Service like that truly makes a difference. Oakside is one of those places you might accidentally walk past when you first enter the village because you want to see what else is around -- but now that we know it, this will be a must-stop every time we're in Big Bear. Five stars without hesitation. Loved it, loved it, loved it.

Christopher C.

Oakside seems like a very delicious place to eat. Unfortunately we were unable to dine in. I did not give it a 1 star even though our experience lived up to that level. The overall vibe is amazing, it has this kind of Lord Of the Rings vibe which is why my and my fiancée were looking forward to dining here for a few reasons. 1- we are eloping in big bear early next year so we were scoping our restaurants that fit our vibe. 2- they allowed dogs 3 - the food looked delicious Once I had gotten in there were two hosts but it took almost 10-15 min for them to seat someone. One would come up then disappear then the other would come up and then disappear. There were about 3 other groups waiting with me. This could just be the way it is but .. there was plenty of seating inside and me and my fiancée with our two dogs were outside so I was not sure why it did take so long. I also asked the host when they were able to seat us if she could take the menus outside to my fiancée who was by the fire to stay warm and she seemed annoyed by it but .. it was a little cold soooo understandable. I needed to use the restroom and did not wan to lose my place in line so that's why I asked to do that. The. I got outside and noted my Fiancée was sitting at a table and not the fire ... My fiancée the let me know that the host told her she could not sit there with the dogs... it was a high table which the dogs could not even get close to the fire to begin with ... so it did not make sense but if those are the rules of the house fine... we asked about heat lamps and with annoyance the host told us we don't do those here. After this we began to really question if this is where we wanted to eat , then our waitress came out and she was really sweet and we asked about the heat lamps again and she was nicer in letting us know they did not do heat lamps. So sadly we decided this was not where we wanted to eat. It was surprising to me ... in a place that gets cold and clients who have dogs you aren't prepared for outside seating at all? I will say... don't let this sway you from trying the food.. it did look really good. But I'd you are looking for a dog friendly restaurant where you can stay warm, and enjoy good food at the same time.. I'm not sure Oakside will be able to accommodate you.

Classic Caesar Salad
Gabby S.

Delicious as always! One of our go-to's for years and it never disappoints! Such an amazing selection of food, all of which are so tasty! The wagyu sliders were so tender and flavorful, the steak was cooked perfectly, and the mac and cheese was amazing! Definitely try to get reservations a few days in advance, we got really lucky with bar seating! We love the downstairs and upstairs seating option, as well as the fire pit out front and the patio. Would recommend this place 10/10!

Burger was huge!
Larissa R.

Ate here on Halloween Night while everybody else was out trick or treating in the Village. We were sat out on the patio with our two little pups. They very thoughtfully sat us in a corner table to keep us at a peaceful distance from other people with pups, I loved that. We were pretty quickly served water and asked if we were ready to order within minutes. We greedily ordered two apps for just two people but we had no regrets haha the loaded potato skins and the ahi poke were both really great! Although I did squeeze a lime wedge from my drink on my poke to make it a little better. They did not skimp on any of the ingredients here. For entrees I got the Oakside burger and my boyfriend got the chicken mushroom ravioli. This id unfortunately where I cut a star. The fries with the burger were under fried and a bit soggy, and the ground ravioli filling had an odd texture that wasn't too pleasant. Sauce was great though and my burger was well made! Our drinks were strong and delicious as well! Got a blueberry mule and my boyfriend got a prickly pear margarita. Both highly recommend! Will definitely come back for another date night when we're back in town. Would love to try other things on the menu

Ana R.

Marianah was such a lovely waitress. She cared about our dinner and was very outgoing with all of us. The food was absolutely delicious especially the mushroom ravioli. There was a bit of mud found near us on the floor but it's big bear. I still thought it was a lovely place.

Calamari lemon aioli
Brian P.

Impressive wine list for Big Bear, but the service was distracted at best. Simple requests were forgotten and only addressed long after the fact. Calamari arrived with cocktail sauce, which I side-eyed at first but ended up loving. Light, airy, and surprisingly good. The lemon aioli was tasty but painfully stingy. Fish and chips without malt vinegar is a crime. We had to ask multiple times, and it finally showed up about three-quarters of the way through--ideal for lukewarm cod. The fish itself was fine, nothing special. The coleslaw was a sad pile of undressed, unseasoned cabbage. I sent it back for sweet potato fries; the exchange was quick and the fries were solid. The French dip was surprisingly decent. Skip the mac and cheese entirely--unsalted, unseasoned, and completely flavorless.

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Are you busy on Fourth of July?

Generally Big Bear tends to be busy through the 4th of July weekend! We will usually stay busy throughout the day until people go to get settled for the firework show.

Can you eat at the bar?

Yes! We serve our full menu at the bar.

Do you recommend making a reservation for memorial day weekend?

We are not currently accepting reservations/ walk-ins only. There may be longer wait times than usual with the holiday weekend, so we recommend coming to put your name down a bit earlier than when you plan to dine. Hope this helps!

Do they do takeout orders?

We do not offer takeout!

Are you open New Year's Day?

Yes we are!

Are you open Thanksgiving day?

We are closed on Thanksgiving day to allow our staff to enjoy the day with their families. Thank you!

Open on Christmas Day?

We are closed on Christmas Day, open on Christmas Eve.

Will you be open during veterans days?

Yes, we are open our regular hours this weekend.

Happy hour? Does this place have one?

We do not offer a happy hour at this time.

When are you bringing the breadsticks back?

Good spot to watch the game?

Yes the upstairs is basically a sports bar

Are small dogs allowed on patios?

Yes, we do allow well behaved dogs on our patios, we just ask that they stay under the table space for their safety and the safety of our staff!

Are you taking reservations for Easter?

We are not currently taking reservations, but walk ins are welcome!

Do you know when outdoor or indoor dining will reopen or if it is open currently? Thanks!

We are open for take out only. We have no way of knowing when we will be allowed to reopen, per the covid restrictions in CA and San Bernardino County.

Hi will you be opened on Christmas Eve for take out?

Yes we will!

Are you only open for take out now?

Yes, as of now we are only open for take out.

Are you offering Thanksgiving dinner next week?

We will be closed for thanksgiving this year to allow our staff to spend time with their families.

Do you accept reservations for a group of 7-8?

Sorry, we are not taking reservations at this time.

When and what is their happy hour?

I’m sorry, but we do not have happy hour. We do, however, offer a full bar once you are seated

Is there a corkage fee?

Yes, $20 per bottle. Hope to see you here:)

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