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    Oakside

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

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    Carolina R.

    This was our 30th anniversary and Oakside brought the game! We had a skirt steak and salmon as our entrees with side dishes of white grilled corn, baked potato and roasted brussel sprouts, sweet potato fries, and two cocktails. The service was top tier! Josue was above and beyond. He was busy but made us feel like we were the only ones here. The only time we felt a little uncomfortable was the busser said we may have to share our table! What the heck?! We were told twice we could sit at any open seating. Fortunately we had Josue who made us feel welcomed and special on our very special evening. The surprise Desert was the cherry on the top of the evening. Looking forward to our next visit.

    Minelie A.

    Oakside deserves full 5stars. Its one of those restaurants that its better not to skip and believe in great feedbacks...We came here for brunch but we didnt know they dont offer brunch and from 11am their lunch menu is on.So, they were so sweet and welcoming and asked where we want to sit. Restaurant has patio, balcony and main dining room which we chose to dine in. A friendly lady approached us and explained the menu and gave us great ideas about beers. We ended up to order potato in skin filled with cheese, sour cream, green onion and yummy bacon. Also, we got chicken wings which was super fresh and also shrimp cocktails. Everything was great and i love everything about this place. Next time forsure ill sit outside if its not going to be cold....they have public parking next to the restaurant...

    Kale bacon walnuts and apple salad
    Jaydee D.

    Dinner 5.24.26 Yet, again, they did not disappoint. This time stomach not too well, so salad of kale bacon walnuts with feta so delicious, with nice tart green slices of apple. Plus, I paid a bit more for french onion soup without cheese, omg what a delight! Quite steep for the soup, but hey I did not cook. Sometimes i take a break haha. Service is always superb, and presentation of food is nice and clean. Bf had the boneless wings of parmesan garlic, too crunchy but flavor is amazingly awesome. Parking out back is quite full even of we planned 4pm dinner. Bathrooms clean is a plus.

    Don P.

    We were walking around the village and decided to stop in here for dinner. The restaurant was pretty 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.

    Lindsay N.

    This place is a must for dinner in big bear! Or evening cocktails upstairs! The food is great and also priced great and the upstairs bar is SO nice! Probably one of the nicest bars in big bear. And our server Jamie s. was outstanding! We've been coming to big bear for 40 years and this place is the best.

    Terry K.

    Started out, heading to a different venue, learning however, this town closes early and I mean early! 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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    Jennifer M.

    Got up to Big Bear today for a long Weekend, and after a long day we were just craving really good salad 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!

    16 oz. Bone in Ribeye Steak

    If you're in the area, and are looking for a wonderful place to have a delightful meal look no further. we ordered 4 dishes and they are delicious

    Oakside Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mashed Potato and Mac & Cheese on a side
    Dmitrii S.

    Everything was beautiful! We were looking for a place to have a dinner and Oakside met everybody's expectations. Wine was good, all meals were delicious and the server was trying to do her best. They also have a fireplace and you can sit around it to dine in! Highly recommended!

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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.

    Garlic parmesan wings
    Johny L.

    Great first stop for lunch in Bear Lake with our doodle, big outside patio. Food was exceptional. Garlic wings and roast beef dip we shared. But there so much bee flying around our food. Waitress was nice and attentive

    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.

    Had some edamame with our garlic. Delicious!
    Rich B.

    Saturday dinner Memorial Day weekend, got seated right away outside with our pup. Excellent ambiance, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, friendly service staff everywhere. Huge variety in the menu. We were checked on frequently. Started with the garlic edamame and it had garlic!! Wifey had the truffle grilled cheese which had fig and bacon, and I'm pretty sure she loves that sandwich more than me now. I had the oak side burger which was tasty and cooked perfectly. We both had fries that were crispy and tasted fresh. Loved sitting outside and people watching while we had great food. Definitely will come back!

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    Ask the Community - Oakside

    What time is the happy hour start and finish?

    Hello John, although we do not have an “official“ happy hour, every hour at Oakside is a happy one😉

    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

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    Saucy Mama's

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    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.

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    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 was a very long wait at all of the other restaurants in the village that we wanted to go to, and…read morethen came across the Bone Yard which was empty. The wait staff is very nice, kind and attentive. The food is ehh.. Very greasy and heavy flavors. If you are into heavy barbecue sauce fried, oily/greasy this place is for you... Chili was good but overly spicy Kids mac & cheese was cooked way too much as mushy. We sent the corn dip back. It just felt like dunking your chip in a bowl of grease. The drinks, however, were delicious! Recommend the cosmos.

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