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The Yodeler

3.7 (253 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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THE YODELER ATMOSPHERE

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Juke Box
Live music

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St Patty's mint cocktail
Abby W.

My friends and I spent the weekend in Wrightwood and chose The Yodeler for our first dinner in town. While a lot of the bar food on the menu sounded good, I decided to go with the tri tip hot beef dip with a side of waffle fries. The sandwich was a bit plain and could have used some garlic aioli or cheese to add some oomph but at least the meat wasn't fatty. Since we were there on St. Patty's weekend, they offered a mint cocktail that I had to try.

Mountain Burger
Don G.

Really fun place to be. Multiple flat screens so you could watch a variety of sports. The Mountain Burger and the hangover burger were just outstanding! They also had a nice Antipasta salad that comes with four pieces of bread. Plus, the service is friendly and outstanding. We will definitely be back

Irish coffee because it can't all be beer and whisky :)
Val G.

So we went for a drive and ended up here in Wrightwood. Went up and had a beer at the brewery and then came down to finish up with an Irish Coffee. It was pretty packed because it was St Patrick's Day but we were able to go to the bar and order our drinks. Didn't have a meal but didn't see a lot of people eating and the Corned Beef and Cabbage prices were like way out of touch but I would like to come back and have a burger or sandwich on a non-holiday visit. The service was pretty good considering how packed they were at one point. But the place is cute even though it is small. The person that met us outside and invited us in was super friendly and made us feel comfortable coming in.

Poutine.
Wes D.

The poutine here is AMAZING!! Better than most of the poutine in Canada! The fries are deliciously crunchy. Also got a Ruben sandwich which was really good. Fresh hamburger not frozen patties.

Old fashioned
Dandy D.

What a great time I had. Glad I dropped in. The Hangover Burger might be the best burger I've had in eons. So good. The egg and Ortega chili were such great additions to a burger. And the Old Fashioned . And the side salad was heavenly. Toys recommend this place.

Patty melt on sourdough?!?
Margaret B.

I wish this wasn't the only place open waited an hour and a half for my order. Still missing a burger AND I asked for a patty melt on sourdough and they gave me that picture.

Cheeseburger and steak fries. Nothing special

If you are visiting wrightwood and are hungry for lunch and decide on the Yodeler you might want to choose something better. First and foremost the place needs a deep cleaning. Let's start with the restroom, broken toilet, dirty dingy bathroom, and when you turn on the sink to wash your hands be prepared for a shower. Menus were filthy, and when you sit facing the vent by the tv in front there is tons of dust that hasn't been cleaned in years. It's actually a disgusting atmosphere and makes you not want to eat here. We ordered burgers and they came with steak fries. Burger was OK. Nothing amazing, it was eatable. I wouldn't come back or recommend this. I actually feel sick.

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Burger patty and bun burnt, fries stale, sandwich bread burnt, bacon burnt. Will not eat here again

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This is post hike gold. Do not sleep on the fried pickles or the chicken delight salad. Lovely patio, lovely place, lovely people.

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Amazing food, amazing drinks, great customer service. We always look forward to coming here!

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Very good pizza and food. A tad cold inside but all in all a good place that was accommodating for a party of 10. Nice and welcoming staff

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Wrightwood Inn - Tom Collins

Wrightwood Inn

3.8(19 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Drinks were okay, took a minute to be served but it was a busy night. Typically we love supporting…read morethe businesses when we come into Wrightwood. Coming to the Wrightwood Inn for the first and last time this weekend, wasn't a great way to end the night. Vibes were definitely off with the way one server was treating certain people. As the night went on it got worse. Ive never seen anyone treated so horrible as I witnessed Jessica scream at someone, kicking them out. The other people did nothing and just walked in as she noticed them and yelled at them "to get the f*** out" in their face multiple times, her hands up. Doing that in their face all the way till they simply walked out. Completely out of line. Instead of handling the situation with grace she went over board. We left shortly after. I cannot support a business with workers that treat people in that way. Unacceptable and I wont want anyone I care for treated that way so it definitely wont be a place I suggest to anyone.

My favorite dive bar in Wrightwood. The ladies that work here are mostly friendly. They even do…read morefood, mainly frozen pizzas and frozen wings in High Speed oven. Don't expect any type of a dining experience, but when you're fayded-it does the trick! The decor is pretty cool, with a vintage mountain ski vibe and pool tables up stairs. Plenty of locals come through here while it's the only place that stays open late. The drink selection is pretty basic, with simple selections of beer and basic cocktails. The prices are slightly above average. If you are looking for a place to grab a few in this mountain this town, check it out!

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Wrightwood Inn - Behind the bar

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Wrightwood Inn - They have Pizza

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Bottoms up!

Murray's Saloon & Eatery - Fish and Chips

Murray's Saloon & Eatery

4.3(1.5k reviews)
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i will be back every single time i am in big bear! me and my…read morefriend went bar hopping in the village and landed on murrays. the food was actually yummy and more affordable than any of the other places in the village. our burger was big enough to share between 2 of us for $15 and cocktail was $8.5! at that point why even go anywhere else lol like the past reviews tables are pretty hard to find after karaoke starts, we waited maybe 30 minutes before we snagged some spots on the bar and got to order food before kitchen closed. staff is super attentive and will check up on everyone despite the packed chaos karaoke wait time!!! super important if this is your target!!!! we put our names down at 7pm, got called at 8:30! this is on a saturday night of a 3 day weekend so maybe its usually a shorter wait. earlier on people were singing more classics that everyone knows, later on as audience changed there were more younger people who knew a wider range of songs. crossed this off my bucket list, cant wait to be back :D

Went here for dinner one night as it came highly recommended for great pub food. I had the ribeye…read moresteak and my friend had the salmon. They were good but I wouldn't say great. Wait staff was nice and helpful and plenty of parking. Walking distance to the main strip in Big Bear Lake. We got there right before 8pm and they stopped serving food shortly after 8pm. Lots of fun bar activity and karaoke going on. We probably won't go back for dinner but may return for drinks some time.

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Murray's Saloon & Eatery - Mystery beer for $4. It was good!

Mystery beer for $4. It was good!

Murray's Saloon & Eatery - Year after year this sandwich stays just as awesome. The whole place equally so. Great atmosphere, people, and owner.

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

Murray's Saloon & Eatery - Great martini.

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Great martini.

Dogwood Tavern

Dogwood Tavern

3.7(132 reviews)
25.4 mi
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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!

The staff especially Mike is amazingly nice and tentative to our large group!! Really appreciate…read morethe food as well - got the dogwood burger. It was delicious and the fries were good as well! Would recommend for a nice night with friends!!

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Dogwood Tavern
Dogwood Tavern
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The Yodeler - divebars - Updated May 2026

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