Catherine is wonderful! She is a skilled server, she knows how to time herself to check in on us perfectly. The vibe of the restaurant is great, reminds my husband and I of the old seafood restaurant we worked at years ago. For an appetizer, we got Bruschetta, yummy! ordered the skirt steak w Brussel sprouts and sweet potato fries, my husband got the ribeye with brussel sprouts and baked potato. I got the blueberry mule. Super yummy! Recommend this as they have a lot of options to eat & drink, but not too much like a 24/7 diner They are also open late for a Tuesday night out here! read more

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Our waiter was great. She provided me with different options to choose from due to my dietary restrictions. The salmon was amazing. Could not be happier read more

We went to have lunch for 7 and they told us they can only seat 6. Mind you, they have tables they can push together. Hostess was not interested in trying to accommodate. Even tho it was 4 adults and 3 small children. and as we are walking out we see multiple parties of 8. So if you have a large party that would give them business, don't waste your time. read more

I'm really sad to write this because we've been coming here since they first opened, and it used to be one of our favorite spots. But things have seriously gone downhill. The steak was completely undercooked and had a strange, off-putting seasoning. When we asked the manager to have it put back on the grill, it still came back undercooked. At that point, it was clear the kitchen just didn't care. The sides didn't help either. The "baked" potato was actually just boiled, and the Brussels sprouts were bland. Definitely not what you'd expect from a place that used to have great food. The drinks were just okay--nothing like they used to be. The drink was strong, but the presentation was sloppy and the bar was sticky. For two people with two drinks, the bill came to over $120. That might have been fine back when the food and service were worth it, but now? Absolutely not. We've been loyal customers for years, but I won't be coming back--and I can't recommend this place to anyone anymore. read more

This place is an absolute must-visit. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left, we were treated like celebrities. The waitstaff was extremely attentive, the food was outstanding, and the bartender was incredibly creative. You can order virtually any drink--even if it's not on the menu--and they will make it happen. The service was so exceptional that I happily left a 50% tip. Highly recommended. read more

We were absolutely thrilled with our experience! Our server, Becca, was amazing--friendly, kind, and incredibly attentive. We brought our whole family (parents and kids), and they graciously gave us a private area, which made everything so comfortable and enjoyable. The food was delicious--we especially loved the burgers. My mom said the black & blue burger and the wagyu burger were the best burgers she's ever had in her life, which says a lot! Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of my family today. We can't wait to come back! read more

Food is 9/10 Service 9/10 Ambiance 10/10 This place is the perfect go to for steaks when in Big Bear, CA! read more

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Always my favorite and go to stop when in Big Bear. So many delicious options, always start with the Edamame, best I've ever had!! All the food and cocktails are all delicious! read more

As many times that we've been to Big Bear, this trip- we wanted to eat at different places. Every time we pass by Oakside- they have tons of business and you can never go wrong with outdoor and indoor dining. For Father's Day- we casually approached the hostess desk and mention we'd like whichever seating available. It was a 30 minute wait (and time flew by quick)- we hung around the shaded areas along Village Drive til we got our text. Couldn't believe how parched we were, because as soon as our iced teas arrived, we gulped thru them faster than us placing our order. I was excited to try the spicy white cheddar cheese curds- but, they didn't have any. Our server suggested the Cowboy Bites. And man o man!! Great recommendation! These fritters filled with cream cheese, sweet corn, jalapeños, and bacon are loaded with flavor! BBQ aioli for dipping sauce! The ambiance is so chill here! There was light music playing overhead inside. And we were lucky enough to be seated by the window- you can still people watch (or puppy watch the doggies on the patio). I went for the skirt steak, medium- and although it was tasty- most of the cut strips looked as if they were medium well (except for the very center cut). Hubby ordered the filet medium and a huge chunk of the meat was on the rare side. That's why I docked a star. Other than that- staff ALWAYS came to check on us and refill our iced teas. There are so many yummy options on their menu- and I would definitely come back to try em! read more

Oakside - Cowboy Bites - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

I ordered The Jamaican Mule, which consisted of Rum, Ginger Beer, and lime juice with a lime wedge. Superb! Really hit the spot on such a warm day in the patio. It's a great spot for families or grabbing brunch with friends. Service was impeccable as well. read more

Oakside - The Jamaican mule - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

While the service wasn't as fast as it could be, the actual restaurant itself was cozy and welcoming. The host at the front was super sweet and although we waited a long time to meet our server, once we did they were very fast. The drinks were really good and the food lived up to the reviews and photos. I'd definitely recommend checking them out. read more

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This cozy restaurant was beautiful! The multi levels were nice, bar is on the 2nd floor with a lounge seating area, and even bar stools outside so you can overlook the shopping center & people watch. The food was shockingly delicious!! Almost a high end steak house vibe, with great options like salmon and surf and turf plates. I would definitely be back for their food and lovely outdoor seating! read more

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July 2025 - I recommend to stay outdoors, enjoy the sun and delicious food at Oakside read more

Oakside - Beautiful area at the Village - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

FOOD POISONING!!! if I could give this restaurant zero stars, I would! If you're going to read a review, please read this one ... it was my sister's 21st birthday and we decided to celebrate in big Bear and to start off the night. I called the restaurant to make a reservation one they don't take reservations, which is OK I put our name down and I mentioned numerous times it's a 21st birthday for my sister! Then when we were called to be seated, the lady literally named LINDA was at the host and I mentioned to her the birthday girl is right here she has arrived, and Linda looked at her and rolled her eyes and then gave the menus to the other host to seat us. My brother then made a remark back saying well that's a little rude to not acknowledge someone that decides to celebrate their birthday here. It was 8:45 PM when they decided to seat us and the server comes to us right away and says you need to order before we even were able to look at the menu. we mentioned that to him we literally just sat down and he goes the kitchen closes at 9 and then we said we just got sat by your house then he proceeds to take our order besides the dining. Let me get to the good part after we all got home we got food poisoning and I do have receipts from ER visits because of it! Just wanted to share my experience we had but please be careful with their food read more

Service was amazing but food was mediocre. The french onion soup & truffle fries were the best dishes. The others lacked strong flavors. read more

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Dog lovers- there is a dog friendly patio! The food here was delicious. I really recommend the ahi poke. The fish was so fresh you can tell! My mom had the French dip and absolutely loved it. My tacos had a substantial amount of meat on it which was really great. Their menu was large enough to save us things to try next time we visit big bear. Also, our waitress was so upbeat and kind, we had a good time! read more

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I guess April is the month to come! Went for dinner and had no wait upstairs- downstairs still had a wait. Huge cocktail menu and good beer selection. Had a lovely meal! read more

Oakside - Black and bleu burger, Kale Apple Bacon Salad* - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Ambiance, service, and food were impeccable. If you want the focus to be on the quality of the meat, get the wagyu. The wagyu was so tender and juicy and the balance of flavors was perfect. It's the best burger I've ever had. If you want a very flavorful burger with a slightly more unique texture, get the Oakside. The sweet potato fries with the ranch were also incredible together. On the other hand, the steak skirt was very underwhelming. Stick with a classic burger! read more

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Absolutely terrible experience. Yes, the place was busy -- that's no excuse for how horribly this was handled. After finally being seated, we were shoved into a far back corner and completely ignored. It took 20 minutes just to get water, which is unacceptable at any restaurant. Once we ordered, we waited an additional 40 minutes for our food. Meanwhile, the rest of our party -- who were forced to sit separately because staff wouldn't allow ONE extra chair -- were seated after us and somehow managed to get served before us. Make that make sense. The service was slow, disorganized, and careless. Staff showed zero urgency or awareness, and the entire situation felt poorly managed from start to finish. If you value your time or basic service, do not eat here. 1/10. Would not recommend to anyone. read more

Waiter was nice but seemed extremely busy. Hostess was not welcoming at all, seemed like she was angry. Food over priced and not tasty. Would not come back. read more

Sat for 25 minutes and we repeatedly requested to order but one one came. When my friend went to the bar to tell them we were ready to order, the girl rolled her eyes. 6 of us stood up and left. read more

It's hard to miss Oakside when you are on the main street of Big Bear, it's a massive beautiful building that looks like it was teleported right from the North East. We ended up getting dinner here on our last night staying in town back in July. The place was pretty busy when we arrived so after only a brief wait we were seated upstairs. This beautiful victorian style building took me back to growing up on the east coast and was a breath of fresh air. The staff here was super nice and pretty quick when it comes to service, bringing menus, drinks, and even our food relatively quickly. We didn't know what to get and were pretty indecisive so we figured we would split some sliders, a pizza, and some loaded taters which all managed to be really, really medicore. The sliders tasted like they were frozen, the pizza tasted like it was frozen, and as shocking as it may be, so did the loaded tater tots and I'm not even sure how that's possible. Overall, Oakside has the presentation and staff, but the food was so underwhelming that I can't see myself giving this place another shot on a future trip to Big Bear Lake. I know people seem to like this place, so hopefully you have a better experience then we did. read more

Oakside - Buffet style lunch, just not a great one. - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

It started out good... cheese curbs were perfect and although the Brussels spouts were not so crispy they had great flavor. My halibut was definitely off... smelled terribly fishy when it arrived ... I took one bite and had to send it back. Fish on a Tuesday was maybe not such a good idea. Our server was great. read more

Beautiful spot in Big Bear. The patio is amazing. They have fresh flowers budding everywhere outside. The inside is nicely lit with beautiful old photos of the city in the lobby. Staff is super professional and the restaurant is clean, no wait times during the week. Ordered a Waldorf chicken salad sandwich. It was alright. I don't think I liked it because I couldn't get it without the green onions. Waiter said it was a premade mjx so they would only be able to not add any extra. That should have been my first clue to order something else. Not my favorite but the bread was delicious. Sweet potato fries are always a hit & French dip is We always want to try a new place when we visit Big Bear but we always end up at the Oakside. It's a great restaurant up there! read more

Oakside - Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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We stopped in today for lunch during the annual Big Bear Classic Car show! I ordered the Sweet Thai Chili veggie bowl and added chicken for a pop of protein. My fiancé ordered the burger which was amazing and her Mom ordered the Waldorf Chicken Salad sandwich. The sandwich looked amazing with perfectly toasted sourdough!! Our server was Desiree and she was very nice and helped me decide between my bowl and a Chicken Sandwich I was also eyeing. The patio outside is beautiful with cute umbrellas and flowers. We had a great view of all the cars as they made their way out and around the lake! read more

Fantastic service, outstanding food, and very dog friendly. Perhaps the best chicken salad sandwich I've had. A win all around! read more

Oakside - Leo enjoying a cocktail at this beautiful restaurant. - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Lovely restauraunt tucked in Big Bear with lots of great nature and beautiful scenery Service was super friendly and accommodating (we had a pretty big team of 10+) and lots of gems from the menu! All their burgers and fries (esp sweet potato) are amazing, and the street tacos were also pretty yummy. We also got the shrimp poke, but it was just shrimp and avocado doused in sesame oil, which was just okay. Overall nice spot to grab a bite when visiting Big Bear! read more

Oakside - Oakside Street Tacos & Shrimp Poke - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Food is good but it was cool being able to eat out in the balcony and look over the street and see some nice views while enjoying lunch. Waitress was ok, had some trouble trying to get her attention/seemed like she was annoyed with us. The person who ended up bringing our food was much better of a server. Wish we had that guy instead. Pizza was good, ended up taking it home and even better next day. Grilled cheese had less cheese than I was hoping for but still a good flavor profile. I asked for ranch with the fries and it was good ranch! read more

Oakside - The Butcher Shop Pizza - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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The location is really nice and themed for the area. My wife and I ordered calamari, black and blue burger, and the Mac and cheese tots (server recommendation). The calamari were cooked perfectly but under seasoned (this will be a recurring theme) as was the marinara but the lemon aioli was very good. The burger was cooked to perfection (medium) and the blackened seasoning was very good just needed salt. Now the Mac and cheese tots were just not it for us. Tots were crispy but under salted, Mac and cheese was grainy and under seasoned as well. Overall the food wasn't bad just needed to be tweaked to maximize flavor. The service was very good, our waiter attended to all our requests and drinks stayed filled. I would come back again but try something else. read more

Poor service. We had to clean off the dirty dishes left from the customers before us. No one took our drink order till our food was served. Will not go back. read more

Oakside - Proof of visit. - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Food was meh. Brussel sprouts was a disappointment. It wasnt roasted enough, and lacking flavor. The receptionist was not very friendly and welcoming, making us wait and prioritized the people behind us who just arrived. despite me standing there for over 10mins, and our entire group was all present. not worth the wait nor the buzz. food in peppercorn grille is much better. read more

My husband and I went to Oakside Restaurant yesterday, 5/30/26 , for an early dinner. We were absolutely thrilled with the kind and great service by the entire staff. We were able to sit on their beautiful patio. My husband had the Wagyu burger and said it was the best burger he has ever had and I had the delicious wedge salad and Mushroom Truffle flatbread. Both were amazing and it was a fun experience. We would highly recommend the Oakside Restaurant! read more

The wagyu burger was great! We also tried the French onion soup which I would highly recommend 10/10. read more

Oakside - French Onion Soup - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

This was my second time here. My first experience was great, but this time my experience was mixed. Food and drinks were okay and our server was friendly, but the hostesses were not welcoming and gave an unfriendly vibe. With so many other options, I probably wouldn't return. read more

We sat upstairs at the bar and the ambiance was beautiful. Lighting was perfect. Greeted by the staff the wait was short and service was great. Asked the server what food dishes she recommended and the food did not disappoint. Had a few drinks to go with the food and the lady who made the drinks poured generously. Not everyone can make a good lemon drop but she definitely did. I truly loved the place, food and service. read more

Oakside - 16 oz. Bone in Ribeye Steak - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Stopped by to have a drink at our favorite place in Big Bear, Oakside while we waited to check into our Air BnB! It was pretty chilly out but we had dogs with us so found a spot on the patio. Thankfully they always have a fire burning. We had mentioned that we were in town celebrating a birthday and the waitress brought out not one but two birthday surprise desserts for the whole table! It was such a sweet way to start our trip! read more

Oakside - Birthday surprise! - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Welcoming greeting outside of the entrance. They seat you promptly. Darker romantic ambiance. Great for romantic dinner. Husband enjoyed his burger and we both loved the sweet potato fries. The calamari was alsoooo delicious. more lemon would have been great but we were hungry. The pasta is the only one I felt had too much flour in the sauce / tasted bland ... the scallops were good the pastas texture was great but the flavor of the sauce was not so great. We had a pleasant evening great waiter. read more

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We have been many times to Oakside but never have been treated so rude. Went upstairs to start with a drink at the bar. There were 3 empty seats at the end (we needed 4). Went to move a chair over and the bartender said -we are not allowed to move chairs! He said we could ask the people next to us to move down but can't move chairs because they are "evenly spaced"! -So we need to be rude to the people next to us also?? Makes no sense!!! We left! Rude bartender!!! It was Sunday May 24! read more

Came here for a late night cocktail. Loved the bar and the music. Nice place to stop by

Went there last night for my husbands birthday dinner. We weren't very hungry because we had a pretty big lunch at Saucy Mama's. Service was excellent, atmosphere was so nice, no loud music and low lighting made it feel fancy. We got the Onion Straws, Steak Tacos, House Salad and Mango Margarita, all of it was really good. We will be back on our next Big Bear visit. Thanks Oakside for a great dinner experience. read more

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