The hubby and I are in town for our first time, and a friend recommended we hang for a night at Tiger Bar! We had a great time, watched the fight on TV, played pool, and played a million songs on the juke box. The service was awesome, everyone was friendly, the drinks were great! We didn't eat, but the food passing by us looked delicious! read more

This is a very cool local bar/restaurant. I would recommend going here knowing you aren't going for high quality food, but great local, chill vibes. The beer was great, service was great and the local feel in the atmosphere is exactly what you want in this small town. Food wise- nothing special but just fine. I got the French dip and the meat was semi dry and the au ju was very thick but it was bearable. It hit the comfort food spot but not the quality food spot. read more

Tiger Bar & Cafe - Bars Near Me - June Lake, California

From last Tuesday: my life partner and I stopped in---we are locals since 1978. This place has taken a sharp turn for the worse. The service was disorganized and inattentive from the moment we walked in. Long waits, little communication, and a general sense that no one was really in charge. The food was equally disappointing -- poorly executed, forgettable, and not worth the time or money. What stood out most was the overall atmosphere: tense, chaotic, and run down. It no longer feels like a well-loved local institution, but rather a place struggling to find its footing. I later learned there was a recent change in ownership, and unfortunately it shows. Something here feels off. The experience lacked professionalism, consistency, and basic hospitality -- all things that matter in a small town where reputation is everything. June Lake deserves better. I hope this place figures it out, but until then, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

You ever go to a restaurant where your group is seated and then is TOTALLY ignored while everyone else in the restaurant is being served? And even after calling it to their attention, your group is still ignored, walks out, and the staff has no clue? And then later you learn that friends at other tables that were served had such horrible service that some finished their meals before others at the same table were served their food. Welcome to Tiger Bar and Cafe. read more

Great dive bar with a long history in June Lake. Amazing house made potato chips. Solid menu with something for everyone. Welcoming staff and a great place to chat with locals, hikers, folks here for fishing, skiers, bikers, vacationers, leaf peepers- you name it. At times the service can be a bit slow, but I imagine staffing is not easy in a town this size. read more

Tiger Bar & Cafe - Bars Near Me - June Lake, California

Short little review as I stumbled into this bar to grab a quick Bloody Mary and it didn't disappoint. Tiger Bar & Cafe is a long time staple in June Lake. Everything about it is giving time capsule and they don't need to upgrade much because it's a local hole in the wall favorite. This spot is open early morning to evening, making it one of the only spots in June Lake where you can score breakfast. I wandered in at 10am craving a Bloody Mary and seeing that every other bar / restaurant in town was closed. When you are the only option you're a good option lol. I sat up at the old school diner bar and it was cozy. The bar itself has lots of Tiger swag and merch all across it. Funny signs and sayings, this place is a hoot. Staff were nice and friendly. Almost immediately when I sat down a nice gal took my order, cashed me out and made me my Bloody Mary. For an $8 Bloody Mary it hit the spot. A little small but packed with flavor. Happy I could try this famous Mary while I was in downtown lake June. I'd come back to try their breakfast and to grab another cocktail next time. A good local spot, no frills, just a classic diner and bar. read more

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Homey, authentic diner in the middle of town when visiting. Generous portions and exciting menu. The food was delicious, but there was some wait time of getting first greeted, ordering, and paying your check. Family comes here often and loves the food! read more

Tiger Bar & Cafe - Bars Near Me - June Lake, California

This place is great. The atmosphere is great. They have music and the wait staff is friendly. I would equate the food to Dennys. It gets the job done. Plus they have a full bar. read more

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Delicious food, excellent service, and a friendly family oriented atmosphere with lots of character, and a rich history. I would recommend going here for the beautiful views and friendly people. I hope to someday return. read more

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Stopped by on our way to Mammoth and we were hungry. We ordered 2 burgers with fries. Service was friendly. The bar itself has the small town feel that goes with the area, but I felt that it could use a good dusting and updates. read more

Friendly service. We only ordered some beers and fries to hold us over until the rain stopped. Nice and cozy. Great mountain community vibes. read more

Tiger Bar & Cafe - Chili Fries were so good! - Bars Near Me - June Lake, California

My family and I were visiting June Lake this past weekend. We stopped here for a late lunch on Sunday 10/19/25. It was around 2pm when we stopped by. We walked in and it was pretty empty. We were sat right away and waters were brought in for all of us. It looked like there was only one waitress and a hostess/busser helping. I will say, the service was impeccable. Our waitress, Araceli (I think), was awesome. We were a family of 11. Our orders were taken promptly including multiple appetizers, entrees, and drinks. Food came out quickly. The portions were large, we all had to take to-go boxes home. We had a variety of food. I had a grilled cheese and french fries (I'm picky). My son had a hot dog and fries, hubby had a steak sandwich. Others had a patty melt, hamburgers, enchiladas. Everyone was satisfied with their food. Meanwhile, the hostess/busser was constantly making sure our drinks were refilled. A very pleasant visit to the American diner type restaurant. While the inside was a little warm, that really was nothing to complain about. This restaurant was a comfortable restaurant suitable for families or anyone travelling through June Lake. Also, the prices were very reasonable. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Our waiter was very attentive and the food was out pretty quickly too. I ordered one of the steak dinners and was not disappointed. It was such a lovely dinner and I will definitely be back in the future. read more

Had the huevo rancheros and the specialty bloody Mary.. as the nice lady who served me said " we make them as if it was for us" very nicely prepared. She was very welcoming and offered me to stay as long as I needed ( I was waiting for my AirBNB to be ready). Will definitely come back while in June mountain read more

Tiger Bar & Cafe - Huevos rancheros plate with the bloody Mary - Bars Near Me - June Lake, California

The Tiger Bar is June Lake's popular watering hole and restaurant. The food is generally good, no complaints about that. What puzzles me is how consistently bad is their coffee. Why? Surely they must know. read more

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Average food. The fish and chips were good but I would not order it again. Service was fast but delivered with no smile or care. Our server looked miserable and that's always a turn off. Nothing special here, I won't be going back. read more

Tiger bar fun fact 2nd generation built in 1938 they have 2nd longest liquor license in California. The original owner nickname was Tiger so they just kept it. They have a bar they say breakfast is pretty busy we had lunch and patty melt fresh and good with seasoned fries that we great, also a hamburger the bread was super fresh and all the food was hot Steiger from the grill. Tiger chips homemade potato chips need to try these are were really good. On every window sill they have old timer leprechaun fisherman sitting in a log pretty cute. read more

Tiger Bar & Cafe - Bars Near Me - June Lake, California

There are places that don't just serve drinks, they serve stories. The Tiger Bar is one of them. It's been here longer than most of the cabins. Maybe even longer than the balanced rock when you enter town. Longer, some say, than the trout in the lake themselves. Locals speak of it the way one might refer to an old uncle, cantankerous, craggy, full of tall tales, and absolutely essential. They say that when the state cracked down on illegal gambling, the Tiger Bar's lone slot machine met its watery grave in June Lake. Just picture it: chrome and cherries sinking into the alpine blue, swallowed by time and trout. Inside, the bar is old, and it doesn't pretend otherwise. Rustic wood, antlers, bar stools with just enough wobble to remind you you're not in LA anymore. The air smells faintly of beer and stories half-told. And the staff? Salty. Jaded. Cynical. In other words: perfect. Don't expect smiles or syrupy pleasantries. Expect sarcasm with a side of sass, maybe a raised eyebrow if you ask for oat milk. But that's the dance, my friend. That's the price of entry into this sacred institution. It's quieter these days. The crowds thinner, the laughter more sporadic. But it endures. The Tiger Bar has always been here. And it always will be. Part watering hole, part myth, part museum of high-altitude Americana. And if you listen closely, between the clink of glasses and the rustle of wind through the pines, you'll hear the ghosts of a thousand fish tales whispering: "One more round." read more

A great place for food and drinks This is our go to when we're in June lake We have been coming here for years read more

Nice place, close to June Lake. Reasonable price for the area. Food is decent American cuisine. They have a pool table inside for entertainment. Great service read more

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This happened maybe 25 mins ago. At Tiger Bar & Cafe. It's Tuesday afternoon and Tiger Bar was completely empty when I stopped in with my family and my service dog. Outside, there was a sign that said "No pets, no emotional support animals," which I totally understand. Because of that, before we even sat down, I made sure to tell the waitress that my dog isn't an ESA -- he's a trained service animal. She said that was fine and seated us. A few minutes later, an older woman approached and gently told me that animals weren't allowed in the bar area. I let her know, again calmly, that he's a service dog. I also explained, within my rights, that while I don't have to share my disability, I can absolutely tell her what he's trained to do. I'm still relatively new to having a service dog, and on top of that, he wasn't feeling well from the altitude, so he was resting in his small carrier. Even in the carrier, he can still perform his tasks, and I've never had an issue anywhere else. And to my understanding though this may not be usual it still a viable option for my animal as it does not interfere with his training. Some disabilities are silent and not seen. She looked at him and instead of letting me tell her what he was trained to do, she asked, "Why is he in a bed?" I got a little flustered and said, "He's not feeling well from the altitude." In hindsight, I should've simply explained that the carrier doesn't interfere with his work, but I was caught off guard and trying to stay polite. I also know now that she wasn't supposed to ask that question in the first place. She responded with, "I don't have to serve you." At that point, my family said "okay no worries" we quietly got up and left. I understand that refusing service because of a legitimate service animal is an ADA issue and ILLEGAL, but I'm not trying to cause trouble. The whole situation just left me feeling disappointed, especially since the restaurant was empty and I'm still learning how to navigate interactions like this. I'll be thinking it over whether I was to pursue this further, but for now I just want others with disabilities to be aware that this happened, so they can make the decision that feels right for them. read more

Just ok for us,the bartender could have been more friendly and up beat,we have a few drinks and boneless wings won't have those again

Love the simple food and attentive service. The folks are always friendly and the food is as expected

Service sucked ! The lady was so rude, I couldn't believe it. I don't think we were being difficult. My brother in law wanted some ranch for his burger, instead of getting the ranch she made the comment" there's one right there and there's another one right there. Excuse me but we had ordered buffalo wings, fried pickles, each had its own ranch which we used them for. She rolled her eyes as she walked away because she had to get ranch. She got my mother in laws drink wrong, when she was told that, she rolled her eyes for that. My father in law told her that he asked for chicken nachos and not the meat ones. Her reply was " oh well that's not what I heard I heard meat so I don't know. " Her attitude ruined the mood and it was like nobody wanted to order anything else. We wanted to enjoy a nice family meal with our children. The food was okay and was not that great, my husband got sick right after eating the buffalo chicken burger with chili added to it. I definitely would not be coming back and I would not recommend this place at all. read more

Absolutely disgusting! Fish and chips not edible. The coating was so hard you could tap on it with your knife and it didn't budge. Inside was mush. Something that resembled tartar sauce was served but no flavor at all! Served with the tiger chips that were stale and greasy! Tiger burger average at best. Huge disappointment! read more

We went to Lee vining area at the end of the winter season. Most restaurants are closed for the season so this is one of the few places open in the area. The food was lackluster, little flavor in the burger and nachos. The bison burger was dry and the potatoes were over cooked. read more

this place was cute! from the outside. our server allen was quite hostile, to both us and his kind coworkers. we would recommend the pizza place next door instead read more

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We used to love this spot years ago but it's different and lost the fun factor. At least the night we were there. Cool little bar and restaurant with a pool table. But if you call yourself a bar, do not serve margaritas from a mix that literally tasted like Lysol. Undrinkable. I should have just gotten a beer. The nachos were very generous portion but the meat was a shredded pot roast with some cooked peppers. No jalapeños or beans. Salsa was mediocre. Chef salad was a good size but no cheese on it and just standard bottled dressing. Just ok but I was glad they had a salad on the menu that was not the usual Caesar that is everywhere. The service was good, no complaints there. Just not worth it. read more

The place was very busy as it seemed to be the only place open. Service was friendly and fast considering. Good vibes as people were shooting pool, waiting for pick up orders and relaxing for dinner. I had taco enchilada combo. Not good. Americanized bad Mexican food. Wife had chicken tostada which was better. Good taps! Do yourself a favor and get a burger or sandwich. I wanna like it. read more

The food here is solid. We come here once a year for several years when we visit June Lake. We have enjoyed both breakfasts and dinners. Yes, they have some snarky signs on the walls but have a little sense of humor. The staff is very friendly and have quick service - just be nice to them! They are working hard. Definitely give this place a try. read more

The Tiger Bar was the perfect place to stop in for a hearty, home-cooked meal. We visited during the shoulder season, so it was quiet, but the service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. We ordered their famous Bloody Mary, and it was FANTASTIC. Our server (whose name I unfortunately didn't catch) told us she was one of the original creators of the recipe 35 years ago. She even shared the "not-so-secret secret ingredient," but I'm keeping it to myself. You'll have to visit and find out for yourself. You won't be disappointed! My husband and I shared the daily special: a Turkey BLT with fries and a cup of the loaded baked potato soup. We finished with a slice of freshly made, in-house blueberry pie. No photos because everything was too delicious and we dug in immediately. We will definitely be back, and I'm excited to try more of their menu. I know they're undergoing a change in ownership, and I truly hope the new owners don't change a thing about this gem of a bar and café. read more

Well.. We are back. And nothing really had changed. I always question why we come here and it really comes down to this... It's the only place open after 8. Our waitress was swamped and she was definitely better than the one we had the year before. Management here really needs to help these ladies out and hire more staff. Our waitress was taking orders, bussing tables, making drinks and bringing food out. It's not fair to them and it really makes the business look bad if they work their employees like dogs. Now the food is still as mediocre as years prior, but the prices are going up. This bowl of soup was no better than a can of Campbell's red label. It was luke warm and the smallest of bowls. The French dip was ehhh. Fried however were really good. So I ordered a side of fries. Then a group of locals came in 10 minutes before closing, celebrating a birthday and ordered a crap ton of shots. Well guess who had to make them?... Our waitress. So we just sat there while she made at least a dozen drinks while my fries sat under the heat lamp. I wanted to eat then with my husband but instead we just sat there... Waiting. And when we finally got them, we just got the excuse, sorry I had to make drinks. The other waitress could have helped. The back of the house? I mean .. this just put a damper on the entire experience. Will we be back next year?... Probably. Will we like it? Probably not. Will management or owners try better?... We'll see. read more

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We had lunch here, ordering a chicken taco and a burger. While my partner thoroughly enjoyed her burger, I was disappointed with the chicken taco. The chicken felt like plain boiled, shredded meat and was a bit dry. The side of rice and beans was also underwhelming; the rice was dry and had an unusual taste that I didn't particularly enjoy. Overall, mixed feelings about the meal. read more

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Possibly the worst burrito I've ever had. I also ordered a glass of wine, which came room temp and oxidized already. They also charge $6.45 for a single chicken strip. There are way better places to grab a bite near by. read more

This review is more of a 3.5 star review vs 4. So, I'm a bit biased as this place is nostalgic to me. I grew up coming to June Lake every summer and Tiger Bar is part of the scenery. However, that being said, I was pretty disappointed by the quality of food. We came for breakfast. I ordered an omelet, which was ok, but nothing to write home about. Be aware if you order an OJ, the small portion is given in an actual shot glass (ridiculously small). I had to send mine back and order something else because the juice was rancid. :( The service was pretty good and people are kind. Would I come back for breakfast? Probably not, but I would totally come back for a T-Shirt :) read more

Tiger Bar & Cafe - The outside - Bars Near Me - June Lake, California

The new menu is awesome, they have a good variety of food. The service is good and the food is recommended.

Had a Patty Melt with fries. Hubby a Tiger burger with fries and a side of zucchini. Outstanding!. Service and food great!. Also had a bloody Mary. Hit the spot but a little pricey for a rocks glass. Had many a bloody Mary's...was just ok. read more

I visited your restaurant a few weeks back. Like I have been the past 15 years. I ordered my drink and saw the pour was not an average one you see. I gave it time , got up looked at the specials by the door. Come back to my seat and order my food. While she was walking away I asked about my drink and she pointed to the door and said If i don't like it I can leave. I'll just say it was a veteran waitress read more

Tiger Bar & Cafe - My pour - Bars Near Me - June Lake, California

Went after biking. Nice spot in downtown June Lake. Service as good. Got the Hawaiian burger. It only had 1 piece of pineapple so could've had more but chips were good. Overall good spot. read more

Tiger Bar & Cafe - Hawaiian burger - Bars Near Me - June Lake, California

Love this place! The food is worth the value and so are the cocktails. The waiters are super friendly and they treat you like family. We appreciate the hearty portions and the good quality. The restaurant is very cozy and old school. read more

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