Oh man, this place was great. Pizza delicious. Drinks sublime! Well done to the bartender, Brandon! Service was sincere and hospitable. Miguel, our waiter, was so personable and helpful. Totally appreciate the friendly atmosphere and will come back next time I visit Big Bear! read more

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Food: I ordered the mommas burger. It has 2 smashed patties cheese lettuce tomato onion pickles. It was bomb I really enjoyed it. Everything was fresh and the burger was juicy. It was big and I thought I couldn't finish it but it was so good that I did. I also loved that they were pet friendly so I got my dog 2 patties (each $4) and she enjoyed it Ambience: there's indoor seating and outdoor patio seating which overlooks the street and lake behind. I really enjoyed sitting outside. Service: was A1. I should've got my servers number but he had glasses and a beard, I think medical and tall with dark hair. He was awesome. Very friendly and attentive. I was also contemplating between 2 beers so he brought out both for me to sample out. This def heightened my experience here I was actually craving a burger so I yelped for 30 min and bookmarked 4 places and kept going back and forth indecisive of where to go, but finally decided to come here and so glad I did. Overall I really enjoyed everything here today for lunch. So much that I recommended it to my friend who has a cabin here. And will recommend to other friends who visit big bear. I will definitely come back. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Great food and atmosphere. We had the OG and fries!! The staff were great ! read more

The Bear Trap - Half OG smash burger and fries ! - Beer Bar Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

This is the 3.5 in my eyes, the things that it has going for it is on the outside of town before you hit all the madness. If you're looking for an easy meal with adequate Parking, then it's probably it Now onto the food, $5.50 for a soda is way too high priced in my opinion, yes, its served in a bottle, but still can't warrent that price tag. The rest of the food is OK, my son opted for the chicken tenders and tater tots which came out hot and he said that they were pretty good. I tried to Smashburger with the steak fries, which was good but it's a frozen burger patty and it's hard to cook it to a preferable temperature so it seemed like it was overdone. The fries were great though. I also tried to meat lovers pizza, which was good, but the sauce was canned and it was acidic for sure. Not the best pizza in the world. The people that owned the place were super cool and friendly. The server was also super friendly and helpful which I appreciated. They do not bring water to your table and you have to fill your own water cup at the door which if I'm paying a tip I don't really like Everything here is fried it's bar food. Yes it's a tap room I know but maybe after five beers the food would taste better than if you were sober. Hope they do well up here as it's one of the few spots that you can get in and out of without hassle. read more

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The best pizza of my life. Smash burger was great. Beer recommendations and customer service A+. Everything is clean, ambiance great; my teenagers would love it, but so would adult groups. Will be a regular for sure. read more

The Bear Trap - The best pizza of my life. Great beer recommendations. Smash burger was great. Customer service was over the top great. 10/10 - Beer Bar Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

They have yummy food here. If you're visiting big bear and want some yummy finger foods and beer they have it here. We tried the garlic bread and the nachos. That was one of the best garlic bread we ever had I love how much garlic they put in every bite. The nachos were really good too my hubby liked how the chicken was seasoned on it. They put a lot of nacho cheese, jalepenos, and guacamole, it was enough food for 4 people. But we killed it all. The customer service was great too. Thanks guys read more

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This place was so great! Great burgers, awesome staff and fast service. Loved the big mama burger and big mama cocktail. So fun! read more

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Nice place to stop on your way into town. The server was so nice and accommodating. The music was bumping playing all the hits out get was pleased. The wings are fantastic and the drinks were yummy. We talked about this place the whole weekend. read more

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We had lunch here before checking into the cabin. The Bear Trap has an outdoor patio which is pet-friendly and we had two of our doggies here. I ordered an OG burger and split that! It comes with two patties and caramelized onions, pickles, melted cheese, and some secret sauce. They have a lot of different types of burgers and we also got wings, tater tots, chicken tenders, and French fries to share with our party of six. Service was fantastic and our food came out with the quickness! Overall, I would highly recommend visiting here and enjoying some delicious food! read more

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Stopped here on a whim and we're not disappointed, the smash burger and fries were outstanding. The fries had a good crisp and seasoning. The burger was fresh with a soft potato bun. The Mexican lager was nice and refreshing, wish I could have got a few for home. We had our baby and they were so nice and accommodating to us, we took our stroller inside. This might be difficult if packed but I'm sure they can accommodate you as well. The ambiance's was great, giving a fresh and modern feel . You can tell a lot of intricate detail went into planning the interior. The restrooms are nice and clean. After speaking with owners brother, he shared their big dodger fans which is always a plus! Love to support small family owned business. read more

We happened to go on their 1 yr anniversary. Not knowing what we were getting into we had no expectations. They were highly receptive with us sitting right away and having amazing service. The OG smash burger was AMAZING in its own right. I added back and the chop it up so that you have bacon in every bite and one bite won't rob you of an entire strip. The Tots are crispy and the fries perfectly seasoned. Even the beer choices and the ability to get 5 oz to create your own flight is great. Will definitely be coming back again on my next trip to Big Bear. read more

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Very friendly staff. Dog friendly location with a great selection of craft beer and alcohol drinks. There is a fair amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Great spot to go with friends after skiing or just stopping in for some drinks. Food was just ok. read more

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Odd place. We showed up with 8 people at 2pm, wanted to sit outside and they acted like it was the most insane request they'd ever had. Asked us to "wait in the lobby", the entire restaurant was empty. Didn't let us sit together, 2 separate tables of 4. $4 for a Coke Zero can, $25 for 10 mini wings that were well below average, brewery down the street was significantly better. Probably would be fine if it's 2 people but if you have a group, just go somewhere else, plenty of solid options. read more

The Bear Trap just opened earlier this year and it seems to be a great addition. The establishment, which is modern and very cool, features both indoor and outdoor spaces; the latter having some lake views. I was in town with a buddy last month and we had stopped in a couple times while staying nearby. We had a nice time and enjoyed the outside patio! Food wise the menu is made up of various shared and small bites (chips and salsa, nachos, wings etc), smash burgers, pizzas and salads. They also have a full bar serving beers (draft/cans/bottled), wines, and various cocktails. We enjoyed the food and some great hazy IPAs. Drink: Bear Trap Hazy - Refreshing, flavorful, good citrus and smoothness to it. Food: The Garlic Ness Bread Monster - Mozzarella, provolone, garlic butter, pesto, house marinara. This thing in fact was a monster and very filling; loved the pesto drizzle and the cheesy-ness. I thought the marinara for dipping tasted good as well. Bear Trap Nachos - Nacho cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, choice of chicken or steak. The nachos were huge, good amount of ingredients. The service was great, employees we spoke to were nice and owner Miguel and his family (it's a family affair here) are so great. The parking situation is easy as there is a good sized lot. The prices are fine and reflect the times and location. read more

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Great place! They have a few of their own beers as well as several others on tap. Great selection. A little outdoor spot also. Good was pretty good. read more

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Loving this new place...it's literally almost next door to my cabin! I wish they were open every day. We ate there on Sunday, and it was packed, and the food was delicious, and the selection of craft beers is awesome....BUT..it took over 30 minutes to get our food (after waiting 10 minutes for a table...and when we got in...there were several empty tables). Anyway...chalk it up to understaffed the week of Thanksgiving? The employees were all super friendly, and the grub was great. Also like that they have the games to play (scrabble etc.)...which helped make the wait less of an annoyance. Went back on Wednesday (when I thought they were closed), and enjoyed another lunch. Good stuff. I hope they stay Super busy. read more

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We've been to big bear several times and always try to try new places and this one might have been my favorite from the last 4 years we've been visiting. Service was a little slow, but the food and drinks were GREAT. Dog friendly patio. read more

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We had a great experience at Bear Trap Taproom. We ordered the OG burger along with the chicken tenders and fries, plus chips and salsa. We had ranch, ketchup, and buffalo sauce on the side, and everything was cooked to perfection. The chicken tenders were a standout--perfectly cooked, not overly breaded, and actually full of protein instead of just breading. They paired really well with the sauces and were clearly made with care. The salsa, which is made by the owner's father, was a burst of flavor. The version we tried had a great smoky profile, and knowing it's made seasonally makes us excited to come back and try future variations. The cocktail menu is thoughtfully curated--not overwhelming--with signature cocktails and a rotating beer selection. I ordered the Ol' Smokey Old Fashioned with Buffalo Trace, and it was perfection in a glass. Overall, great food, quality drinks, and a chill, welcoming atmosphere. We're definitely looking forward to coming back for more. read more

Service 20/10 Ambience 10/10 Beer 10/10 Music 10/10 My husband & I ordered the BT Hazy & the Oscura dark lager. This place was clean & the bathrooms are well kept. This place will be first on our list next visit to Big Bear! read more

The Bear Trap - Beer Bar Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

The Bear Trap is an awesome local spot for food/beer, great vibes, and super friendly staff! They are super dog friendly and allow dogs inside as well as on the patio. They even went above and beyond and offered to make our dog a puppy patty which she absolutely loved. The chicken nachos and boneless wings were delicious and the nachos were huge. The Bear Trap Hazy IPA was amazing as well, super smooth and full of flavor. The inside is really well decorated and had a cool modern cabin vibe. 12/10 would highly recommend coming to check out this spot!! read more

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Came in for dinner. The drinks were good and the bbq burger and fries hit the spot after the drive in from Vegas. read more

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Perfect spot for the whole family -- and for Dad to grab a couple of drinks with true country-club pours. They've got plenty of games like Jenga, Connect 4, and more to keep everyone entertained. A fun little hangout with a great vibe. read more

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Hands down best smash burger I've had! Clean and decorative place that bar is beautiful. If you're in town would recommend stopping by.

It's very good. A lil bit of a wait but it's Valentines Day weekend...to be expected. It's a MUST stop if you craving a boigah. And the music selection is surprisingly good. My hubby liked all the music from Green Day to No doubt to Afro Man. It was chill. Nice lil spot. Only reason I did not give them a 5 star is because they had no hostess @ the front and no one came to help us for about 10 minutes, bad first impression. But overall this will not deter us from coming here on a slower day. read more

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Prices: wow! You're prices are too high. My wife ordered "iced tea" - she got a bottle of tea that costs around a dollar at the store - you charged $5.50! Come on, that's insane. Its ridiculous to up charge for the add-ons. 75 centers for ranch with the chicken tenders is absurd. Also 13 dollars for just a burger is too much.. throw some fries in the darn basket for goodness sake. A plate of bagged lettuce is $16 - the "house salad". Why? Because it has croutons? The beer is too expensive - $13 for a 10 once beer? Really? The pizza especially the crust is good - artisan "pies" actually threw my wife and her sister off; they thought it was desert at first. Once I explained, my wife ordered a pizza and salad and enjoyed it. You've got a good thing going on here being in a neighborhood with a lake view (although the patio is noisy with traffic seeing as you're sitting essentially on Lakeview). I suggest some plexiglass along the bottom of the railing to help muffle the sound. Heaters will make a huge difference when the temps get to 60ish (remember you're catering to Flatlanders) as will shade when it's midday and 90. Some advice.. you need to adjust your prices or add some basic perks to the meals because you're going to price yourselves out of business especially with not being closer to the village. The Cowboy did the same thing. You need a niche and selling overpriced food and bar drinks won't get you there. Just being honest because I'd like to see you here next year. read more

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This place was rad. Took my family for the first time and they were playing TNF Niners v Rams on the projector. Drinks 10/10. The beer selection was the best I've seen on the hill. My wife had the Lavender Buzz and said it was one of her favorite drinks ever- mind you, we go to speakeasies frequently in OC & LA and she said it was that level. The food was 8/10- my only critique is they don't have a kids menu. However, The kids did enjoy themselves since they had Janga, cards and other games. They said the chicken tenders were amazing. The server, who had happened to be the owner, was very attentive and helpful. We talked craft beer throughout SoCal and gave me a couple tasters of new kegs. Overall, awesome new addition to Big Bear. Definitely will be back. read more

The Bear Trap - Lavender Buzz & Quaktoberfest from BottleLogic - Beer Bar Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

This place is great. Great views from the deck. The food and drink is all very good. The place is family owned

1st time here.. don't know how I hadn't heard of this great spot near the marina .. we came on a Thursday eve ...I must say it was a great find! Beautiful location, view of the lake from patio, great friendly & fast service! Indoor & patio seating.. looked dog friendly.. I had a pillow craft beer yum!!! & the OG burger delicious! delicious! Hubby had the Bun of a Gun. He loved...& fab tator tots... if you're wanting anything I described ... you found the perfect place! Will be back soon!! read more

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This is our second time coming to Big Bear but we never stopped by this place before and I must say that we will be coming back here EVERY time we come into town and get some food for our drive back home to Vegas. I was greeted by the owner Miguel who really welcomed us and made sure we were taken care of. We had our puppy girl with us but so glad they have a pet friendly patio and environment. Miguel introduced us to Ashley who served us during our dine in and Ashley is truly an amazing person. Top notch customer service but to be honest, not once did it feel like customer service to us. Ashley felt like as if she was a long time friend we were reuniting with and visiting after some years. Same goes for Miguel. I hadn't known he was the owner until Ashley mentioned. Just talking with him felt like talking with the boys. Very refreshing experience. The food is so good! I had the momma bear burger and it's definitely a high recommend. The beer batter fries were just nicely seasoned and crispy. I couldn't put my food down. My wife had these nachos and man, those are some mighty nachos! Also really good. Everything on the nachos was perfectly portioned and it never felt like one thing was lacking than the others. Basically each nacho chip bite was just always PACKED. The Bear Trap is truly one of those places you eat at and you'll remember positively forever. Like I said, will be coming back here every time we drive in and drive out of Big Bear. Ashley and Miguel you guys are the best! read more

The Bear Trap - Beer Bar Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

We were greeted by the super friendly staff the minute we walked in. I lovethat there si a good amount of elbow room, unlike most of the spots in town. There are a bunch of games foe you to pick up and play. The real star of the show is the food! Everything was amazing. You can tell everything is fresh made, not frozen. The wings are some of the best we've ever had. Fries are out of this world and perfectly seasoned. The pizza crust is soft ant thick yet crispy on the bottom and the burgers are juicy and flavorful. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Wow, what a findhere up in big Bear Mountain Owned by Evelyn and Miguel, these young people know what to do with their restaurant Really great amazing beer and OMG one of the best burgers in the history of Burger's best tater tot in the world and their boneless wings weren't too shabby either Next time you're up in big bear, you gotta stop at this place and take the time to say hi to the owners Miguel and Evelyn read more

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Great new bar and restaurant - so glad that the Bear Trap Tavern moved in here after it had been vacant for so long. They have a great beer selection, my husband was very happy about that. They also have a full bar and menu of good looking food, although we had already eaten when we came this time. But will definitely be back! read more

This was a very spacious bar with good food and drinks. We had the skinny Paloma, the jalapeño margarita, the espresso martinis, the Smokey fashion and all were a 10/10! The Smokey fashion was so cool to watch them smoke right in front of you. Food we got nachos, fries, burgers, chicken fingers and pizza! The pizza was ok, the chicken was great as well as the tatter tots! And the burgers were a great choice as well. The staff were super nice and helpful. read more

Was in big bear for July 4th long wknd. Had dinner here with my family. They had board games which kept my kids entertained. We played Jenga and connect 4 while we waited for the food. My wife got a mommy burger, which was nicely cooked with fresh veg, I got the bbq smash burger crispy bacon. Very happy with it. Fries hot dog and pizza for the kids all on point. Drinks we started with TBT marg, I asked for mine spicy and less sweet and they delivered. Wifey got a tiki drink on special with coco and guava, very hawaiian. For dessert I had a flight of three beers (they have 24 on tap, yes 24!). Oscuro, TBT hazy, and triple IPA. All good. I was surprised at how smooth and hop-balanced the triple was. I liked how they called the 5 ounce pour a "splash". Made me feel like on vacation. Overall would highly recommend for anyone who cares about beer, cocktails, and food in big bear. read more

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5 stars for quality. Good atmosphere, good service, good drinks, good vibes. ....................... read more

Great vibes at this place, super busy when we went but the staff was as accommodating as possible. Great beer selection too, they have about 20 options on tap & a bunch in bottles/cans! read more

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The food was overall good but service is absolutely horrible I think the servers are racist the server I had had brown hair ( in a braid ) and glasses she didn't even ask to take our order . We had to tell her my father in law didn't even get his burger he ordered and was still on our bill. $0 tip. Go somewhere else it isn't worth the time .... her name was Evelyn read more

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We tried out the new hang out in town today, The Bear Trap! I loved my burger, the nachos were delicious and their craft beers were also great. Miguel, the owner and his family were all welcoming and friendly. The patio looked relaxing with a little bit of a lake view. The decor is fun and clean looking. I'd like to try their wings, server said they were "immaculate" So, I guess I had better figure that one out for myself. It's great to have a new place in town. Miguel's mom told me the beef was all pure Angus which was not mentioned in the menu, but explained why my burger was so extra delicious. We will be back. It's a lively atmosphere and good chow to boot, I wish them well! read more

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This was our 3rd stop in Big Bear in our search for a good beer. 3rd time was definitely a charm! This place is full of kind people and good vibes! The beer selection is super on point so if you know good beer, you will definitely appreciate this place even more! I'll never go back to any other brew spots when I'm in big bear! There's literally no need. We already can't about to go back on Saturday. :) read more

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Such a friendly family owned place! The beer was on point and I especially liked some of their unique taps, often times I find the same recurring drinks rotating from taprooms, this place had a lot of new things to try and I was heavily satisfied! The food smelled too good to pass up and the bartenders are always down for a chat! TBT read more

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