The Yodeler

Stopped in Friday night for some karaoke. They have karaoke…read moreTuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Staff was all very friendly! Wasn't really crowded or anything. I think I fit in close to ten songs throughout the night. Great place to practice for the BIG karaoke bars!

Sam the bartender was very hard to get a drink from, she would serve her friends and ignore me and…read moremy family. I've been in the service industry for 15 years and usually have an understanding if it was busy or slammed but the bar had 10 people and didn't quite understand why a small business would want to ignore customers. I hope my experience next time will be different.

Behind the bar

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Bottoms up!

The Big Rock Bar

4.4(33 reviews)

4.7 mi

Very cool atmosphere bar tenders are cool and love playing shuffleboard . Every time I have been…read morethere it has been a good time

Friendly staff. Great crowd. Nice to have a good local bar. they even offer traditional bar food if…read moreyou're hungry.

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Racoon Saloon

4.0(11 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great Bar, Great Bar tenders. Never disappoints coldest beer in town on tap. thank youread more

We were staying in town and stopped at this bar for a couple of pre-dinner cocktails. It's a small…read moreplace, but you can always count on it to be clean, which is a definite plus. The bartender, Amanda, seemed pretty busy taking care of the regulars, which is fair. The TouchTunes jukebox was on, and I went ahead and paid a little extra to jump the line. What happened next was a fascinating display of customer loyalty. The regulars, with a little encouragement from Amanda, started skipping the songs I'd just paid for. It's a bold move, really. I get that the "asshole button" exists for a reason, but it's not usually the bartender's job to press it for sport. Honestly, I don't expect much from a dive bar. But I did expect the simple courtesy of having my music play after I paid for it. It's a small detail, sure, but it's a bit rude to not give your customers a fair shake, no matter who they are. I've always liked this bar, but this time was a bit different. They certainly know how to make new customers feel right at home.

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Bear Claw Saloon

4.3(112 reviews)

21.9 mi

Great service and nice local spot for a nice beverage. Sometimes on holidays they have special food…read moreor food truck nearby. Lovely patio and indoor seating. Clean local bar.

Love this spot! So welcoming to visitors and super great strong drinks and prices! They made this…read moretrip so fun! And the live band is amazing! So funnnn highly recommend!!!!!

Mr Security doing his job!

Great recommendation by Dawn for my beer too! Wish I could remember what it was cuz it was YUM!

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Cold beer

Evergreen Cafe

3.9(440 reviews)

0.0 mi

My husband and I usually visit Wrightwood during Xmas. When it's a snowy, winter, wonderland of a…read moreski town. But this time we arrived in the summer to wander around on foot in the warm mtn air. And we drove around looking at all cozy neighboring cottages, for thirsty and hungry for a lil snack and walked into Evergreen Cafe, which is the street it sits on. Ethan greeted us warmly, I ordered two iced tea and a tomatoe soup. And he refilled our iced tea, without asking, thank ya! All were yummy and exactly what we needed for a mid-summer day snack around town. There's also, a wrap around outdoor patio, so we'll bring our doggos next time for a proper vege burger sit-down meal. Hehe. This was our very first time wandering this downtown area, we never knew it existed and it was FUN, friendly, and very cozy. :) Thanks for the wonderful service Ethan. We appreciate you, and will return soon. For more adventures in Wrightwood with the doggos this time. Heheh

Local diner with cozy ambiance and super friendly service. I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad, which…read morewas way heavy on the dressing and not like any Caesar Salad I'd ever had. Generous portions, though; the salad could feed two. I would stick with the breakfast all-day options next time, which seemed to be more popular with the other guests. Street parking.

My family with our humongous brunch!

Hash browns and bacon

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Murray's Saloon & Eatery

4.3(1.5k reviews)

41.9 mi

First time here...Hands down, best pastrami sandwich ever. Kevin gave great customer service.read more

Murray's Saloon & Eatery is one of our favorite spots in Big Bear, and since we're up here often,…read moreit's a must-visit every trip. We always order the ribeye steak and split it because the portion is huge and always cooked just right. It's one of those meals we look forward to every time we come up. The karaoke is another reason we keep coming back. It's always a fun atmosphere, whether you're singing or just watching everyone else perform. The staff has always been friendly, and the whole place has that laid-back local vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. If you're visiting Big Bear, definitely add Murray's to your list!

Mystery beer for $4. It was good!

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

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Great martini.

The Britisher

3.6(46 reviews)

37.7 mi

The Locals are friendly once they get to know you. I met my…read moreco-workers there one day after work and the owner bought us our first Round of drinks plus gave us a free Supor Bowl t-shirt. We had a blast! The front room can get smokey but I like the back room by the dart boards and the patio. Good selection of beers at good prices. All the bartenders have been female and friendly.

Lots of fun on a Monday night with lovely Vivian behind the bar and the talented Kenny on the micread more

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Mustang Sallys

3.6(154 reviews)

17.7 mi

Summary: older crowd, stellar service!…read more The vibes in this bar are not chill. I had a tense sensation all night. The music in particular was great, but I was the youngest person in there. I cannot comment on the food but the service was stellar with my drink being made the moment I ordered it. Cheers

Cool place and good experience , Cheap drinks and hung out…read morewith friends . Chill and it's the vibe

Shannon ready to serve up those ice cold beers.

Route 66!!!

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Dogwood Tavern

3.7(132 reviews)

25.4 mi

I really like this place. We like going here to get their amazing chicken Caesars salad wrap…read more We also like Sushi night. The fish is really high quality. It may look a little divey when you walk in. Don't let that scare you away. The place, including the kitchen, is very clean. Your best bet is to go to the bar and order. It's what most locals do. Its also a good chance that you will meet some of the regulars. They usually sit at the end of the bar. There are quite a few regulars that you can meet that are characters in a very good way.

I own a place up here, and I spend at least one weekend every few weeks in Lake Arrowhead, and I've…read morebeen to Dogwood a couple of times. For the mountain, it's solid, the bartenders are friendly, the drinks are good, and the food is decent. That said, my main concern is with the atmosphere. It's... fine. And that's exactly the problem. As most of us know, there's a serious lack of entertainment options up here, especially for people under 60. Despite the older demographic, there's still a sizable group of younger, creative, and social folks looking for something to do. Sure, you could be satisfied with a '70s rock cover band for the 100th time in the village, but if not, then Dogwood has the potential to be the go-to spot if it just puts in a bit more effort. The last event listed on your website was in 2019. The last Instagram post was over two months ago, and the one before that was for New Year's Eve. With that kind of minimal effort in promoting and programming, it's no surprise the vibe is lacking. If Dogwood committed even 50% effort to curating consistent experiences and letting people know about them, I believe it could be one of the best spots on the mountain. Come on guys, my 94-year-old grandmother could do a better marketing job than you, and she barely knows how to use the internet. If you do better, you will be better!

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Riley's Place

4.8(6 reviews)

45.6 mi

Try the Bloody Mary it's amazing. Great place to watch the game or just hang out. Nice patio and…read moregreat staff. They will take good care of you!

Great place to stop for a cold beer. Friendly people! Just a short drive off the Highway.read more

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M.L., I think I found your blingey dollar!

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Lynne T.

13 years ago

We went zip lining across the street from this place. After that crazy adventure, we were craving a beer and saw the sign. What a most pleasant surprise. The beer was ice cold, just the perfect amount of foam. But, that pizza was amazing. So glad we picked this place! We will definitely go here again! The bartender was friendly and it was an all around great experience. The only thing that sucked were the bathrooms. Like a bad camping trailer, but I only needed to wash my hands, so I can deal. Next time we go zip lining, that's where we're going! read more

Adan H.

3 years ago

I do not recommend this place the owner is a racist.. We got yelled at by this small white thing for trying to help her!! After 25 min of waiting they attended everyone that had gotten there after us and had completely ignored us . We decided to leave and not risk any more horrible customer service!! Once we left the owner laughed in our faces and was completely rude !! Will never be going back to this place read more

Adrian A.

Elite 23

181

4 years ago

If you're looking for a burger and pizza joint that will leave you yodeling with joy, The Yodeler is the spot for you! The burgers were cooked to perfection and the pizza was a true masterpiece. To top it off, the service was friendly and added a fun touch to the dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

Jasmin H.

3 years ago

The waitresses and staff helped out everyone else except us. We had got there first and no one had attended us or taken our drink orders. Racists people, hay gente racista aquí no vengan aquí! El patrón de fue a fumar un cigarro y reírse envés de atendernos. Ustedes verán. No le sugiero que vallan read more

Terri L.

1 year ago

I absolutely love the pizza here called " the works!" It's everything!! Cheese, veggies meats! All in perfect amounts! The thin crust is my favorite! I hate a huge soggy greasy pizza and this is the opposite! Get this when you visit! You will not regret it! read more

Sam H.

15 years ago

Weekend steak nights are a favorite for us. Nice selection of beers, and Ryan the bartender pours a great drink. Some nice top shelf scotches and tequillas too! Bar service is fast and friendly---food service takes a while but is very good. read more

T M.

7 years ago

The Yodeler is my favorite bar in the world. I'm writing this during the Covid19 lockdown wishing I was there with a new found appreciation for my friends and family at the YOD. Thanks for everything guys. Much love and respect. read more

Fabian P.

148

7 years ago

I love this place. It's great. Best pizza around. Love the people. No bad things to say at ALL great place over all

Eric S.

12 years ago

Average food, expensive beer. That's why I only come here once a year. It could be so much better.

Jeff G.

4 years ago

Although the service Is slow, the food comes out fast and it is of good quality. .

Chris R.

12 years ago

nice place, they were the only place open late that had food and it was great..

Gina G.

14 years ago

Friendly and prompt service - great food!

Kuno M.

15 years ago

The food was just ok.

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