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    Jacky G.

    Tropicali was such a great experience! I loved that you can self-order, which made everything quick and easy, and the bartender was absolutely amazing--super friendly and welcoming. I'm usually not a poke person, but I ordered the teriyaki chicken and it was absolute perfection. The flavor was incredible, and everything tasted fresh. Everyone working there was so kind and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back every time I'm in Big Bear. Highly recommend!

    Malibu bowl with tofu
    Michelle R.

    Tropicali in Big Bear, CA This place needs to be studied for not only the incredible food but the service and decor. There's a reason it's the #1 place to eat at in California (if not the USA) I got the Malibu bowl. We shared their desserts with the waffles and they were truly life changing desserts. They have boba balls with them. Both times we arrived, we beat the rush and I wish you the same luck. It's worth every dollar

    Tropsicle
    Allison P.

    Quite possibly the coolest restaurant I've ever been to! Tropicali feels like it a wild card to find in Big Bear! It's a Hawaiian restaurant that FULLY commits to the bit. You enter through the mouth of a shark, the entire crew speaks in surfer dude vernacular, and every inch of the place is uniquely decorated and on theme. It's insane! It could totally serve as an art exhibition. There's almost always a bit of a rush here, so wait times can be long, but they encourage you to order a drink while you wait! It's a pretty smart system haha. I got the Tropsicle and the Pele Bowl. The Tropsicle was such a refreshing slush- perfect for the hot summer! It's a swirl of passion fruit, orange, guava, pineapple, and coconut. All the best flavors! The Pele Bowl featured spicy ahi and cucumber over a bed of rice. You have the option to up the spice on this bowl, but beware! It gets hot! Overall, great flavors and super solid poke. A must-visit if you're on the mountain!

    OG R.

    The interior was definitely surprising, and not what I expected. It was fun and cute. The entrance was adorable, then you walk in to a whole new world. The food was good, but a little over priced, in my opinion. We ate outside to enjoy the good weather and nice view of the lake. You order on the machine and you wait for your food and drinks to come out. Service was pretty fast. Drinks and food orders are announced separately. Would be nice if it were announced together so you don't have to make two trips. The way they announce your name is cute; it definitely fits the theme. So quirky. I enjoyed it. Pretty easy parking.

    Rich V.

    The service was excellent. The staff made you feel they wanted to be there and wanted you there too. I think the drinks were top notch. The flavors in the bowls were good but not amazing. The views were beautiful and it was a fun place to go.

    Genesis A.

    First of all, the service is AMAZING here! These guys seriously deserve a raise for making customers feel more than welcomed and truly delivering a laid back Californian-tropical experience. Colin, you rock! Thank you for making our first time here a memorable one! The food is phenomenal! Literally the best poke I have ever had. I had the Cabo bowl and my husband had the Krakatoa bowl. Both were super loaded with ahi tuna, crunch, and lots of flavor. We also had a desert that Colin brought out for us and recommended and I can't remember what it was called but it was so delicious and unique. The decor and structure of this restaurant is part of what makes it a 5 star. As soon as you're walking up you enter through the legendary shark mouth and then immerse yourself is the tropical aromas as soon as you walk inside. There is a mixture of tiki/colorful and ethnic decor everywhere that makes you feel like you're in Hawaii and Mexico at the same time. We sat in the outside patio because we really wanted the beautiful lake view but the the inside is so much cooler! Strongly recommend anyone coming here. It's a guaranteed good time and some of the best food you've ever had!

    Emily J.

    Ok this place rules and certainly lives up to the hype. Pivoted from another dinner option during my sister's bachelorette weekend, and we were not disappointed! Awesome food with a fair price, super cool atmosphere, and especially kind service made for a great experience. Things to know: AMAZING DRINKS (lol). I recommend getting one while waiting in line. Also, note that this place is a little non traditional- or at least that was the vibe I got. What I mean by that is you order from a kiosk (like McDonalds), and we had a hard time locating the menu (it was a QR code). But in a place that is filled with technology, it was accompanied by exceptional service. The guys working were friendly, fun, and made my sister (bride to be) feel super special! The establishment gives the vibe of SpongeBob, mixed with cool hipster tiki bar. Insane ambiance! A minute for the poke- it was outstanding. Fun flavor combos! Would go again 10/10. Only reason I'm doing 4/5 stars is due to the learning curve for locating the menu, figuring out how to order, and also all the cutlery is single use. Other than that, no notes! It's a must see in Big Bear.

    Kraken bowl
    Deb H.

    Since my last visit they moved into a new location which is a big upgrade! It's a super fun, quirky (you literally walk in through a shark's mouth), awesome tropical vibe and has way more interior and exterior seating than their old location. When you enter, you order on a touchscreen and then they'll call your name and/or number for your drinks first then your food and you walk up to the counter, get your food and then sit wherever you want - like at In&Out! I highly recommend getting their smoothies since they are DELICIOUS! Think tropical blended drinks but without the alcohol. So refreshing and you can still do the curvy drive up/down the mountain! Their poke bowls aren't as amazing as I remember sadly. They are a little too over the top in terms of strong thick sauces and bold overpowering flavors. Their pulled pork bowl was still yummy though despite all of their rice in all of our 3 bowls being a little undercooked (I prefer the fluffy sticky rice) So 5 stars for ambiance, 5 stars for service, 5 stars for drinks and 3.5 stars for food imho. Too bad I can't give 4.5 stars.

    Outdoor patio
    Kristal B.

    A must visit every time we're in Big Bear! It had been a couple years since our last visit and seems like they're redecorated and upgraded! Bigger space, cooler vibes, giant shark, and feral lake views from the patio. Stop in for delicious poke, chill vibes, and cool staff.

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    Aldo M.

    You never want to contribute to the hive mind when you see a place with overwhelmingly good reviews, but this establishment really does earn the highest rated restaurant on Yelp in California. I'll start with the food, because funny enough it was probably the least impressive of my experience. And Please don't confuse that with negativity because the food was amazing, it's just everything else in my visit was so far above and beyond. I love the texture of the sushi and rice, the portions were solid for the price, and the flavor was amazing, and perfectly seasoned. Everything had bold flavor without being too overbearing. My wife and I got the Kratatoa (my favorite of the poke dishes), pele, pulled pork dish (I forgot the name), and 808, which has no reason being as perfect as it is. I was not expecting the teriyaki and waffle to match like it did. That waffle is great enough to be a standalone dish, if you come here, make sure to add the 808 to your order. I typically like to keep my reviews solely about food as when I'm on Yelp, my intentions are to go to the best tasting place, but where Tropicali truly stands out from every other restaurant is their atmosphere and hospitality. The whole decor is so on point and theme, every corner is adorned with something visually interesting. Very lively music and their staff were all so kind and full of energy, which made the wait so much more bearable. There was no moment throughout the the entire experience, beginning, middle, and end where they didn't make sure we were well taken care of. 10/10 time and will make sure to visit whenever I'm in Bear.

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    Thomas N.

    Highly recommended by everyone, so we had to try it. Hawaiian themed, they serve Maui Brewing beers. Nice selection of tropical drinks. Awesome ambiance and great service. Nice view of the lake, right off Big Bear Blvd. Get the poke bowl. I repeat, get the poke bowl.

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    Brian V.

    This place is equal parts poke restaurant, kitschy tiki-bar/eatery, and pop culture contemporary museum. And honestly, I'm not sure if I'm describing this place well. For starters the entrance is a giant shark mouth. To order, you go to one of the kiosks. There wasn't a line when I went but I heard this place could get really busy. The guys here were super chill and friendly. They even made a spectacle out of the drink I ordered which fun. (It was the 'Haole' and it involved with lighting up the cinnamon, haha). For food I got the Tahiti poke bowl. And just a note: the ingredients were fresh and tasty, the portion was solid, and with all due respect, I think the super high Yelp scores here have to do with the space, the cool decor and fun vibe as much as it has to do with the actual food and drinks. I think there was a minor controversy where people were offended that this was voted the best poke. I don't think there's anything to suggest that people think the poke here is better than places that you would find in Hawaii. But taste is very subjective anyway. I came here after a full day of snowboarding so my body was a bit weak and I was hungry for sure. This place definitely hit the spot while allowing me to enjoy such a fun place to eat that is so unique. You won't find many places like this if at all. I heard or read this place could get crazy busy, but since I was here late afternoon on a weekday, I was able to order and find a great seat right away. Parking was also easy to find as there is a dedicated lot for this place. I can't speak for when this place is crazy busy though.

    Nicki T.

    Friendly services. Line can be really long during busy snow season. Could be up 45 minutes wait just to order. I went back this time during the month of April and the line was not bad at all. Probably 15 minutes wait to order. Order at kiosk. Plenty of seatings inside and outside. This place is in pricey side. The pole bowl portion was small. I got the kraken bowl. So good and could have eat another one. But it's $18-$19 for a small bowl. Barbacoa beef was also good and flavourful. Not a big fan of the chicken bowl. Not bad but not that remeverable neither. I would recommend sticking with pole bowl as what they are known for. Overall, this place is a treat. Expect expensive but it's worth it to try.

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    How can I make a reservation for a large party? The phone number doesn't work and I can't find an email address.

    They don't do reservations and there is no wait service. There are large tables that can fit large parties though. You stand in line and order from a kiosk and they call your name. You could have someone wait in the dining room to try to get a large… Read more

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes

    Do you have menu for the kids?

    No- I got my kid a waffle lol

    I read that you have vegan options, Is this true? If, so what are they? Thank you!

    They offer a tofu bowl

    Will you be open on Labor Day?

    They were open on 4th of July, so I would guess they'd be open Labor Day

    Do you guys serve salmon too?

    No. Tuna only as far as fish goes

    Will you guys be open on July 4th?

    Yes, they're open.

    Do you guys offer a brown rice bowl option?

    yes

    Are they still out of Tuna?

    Not at all

    Will you be open New Years day?

    Are you open Black Friday ? We are planning a trip to the mountain for TG and would love revisit your locations.

    Aloha Bec! Yes we will be open on Black Friday from 11-7 We look forward to serving you.… Read more

    What alcoholic drinks do you serve?

    No alcohol.

    Is there indoor dining? If no, are there heat lamps outdoor?

    No plan to eat in your car. Patio has no covering and no heaters. Indoor was closed when we were there last 3 weeks ago.

    Is it possible to order & pick up without waiting inside? I came by but the interior line in a cramped space didn't seem safe with COVID.

    They do not let you call in your order, so you do have to wait in that line to order. It has prevented us from getting Tropicali several times during the pandemic. To avoid too much of a line, I recommend going right when they open. You can can then… Read more

    How is this place vegan?

    Aloha Patricia! We serve a collection of organic vegan options. We make our own housemade organic… Read more

    Do you guys have a working telephone number to call in orders?

    Aloha Darian, Unfortunately we don’t take Togo orders as we want to ensure your food being as fresh as possible.… Read more

    Do they offer any low carb options without rice? Maybe on a bed of lettuce rather than on a bed of rice?

    Yes! My go-to is the Pele Bowl on a bed of cucumbers instead of rice.

    What time do you close today? We just moved here from Oahu, and we are very hungry!

    Aloha Clyde, Welcome to Big Bear. We close at 8pm. We look forward to serving you.… Read more

    Do you sell gift cards? Can they be purchased online? We have some friends traveling to Big Bear for a birthday celebration and we unfortunately won't be with them. We thought a gift card would be a nice surprise.

    Aloha Kristen, We sell gift cards but only in store. Feel free to call the shop and we can do it… Read more

    Which items are gluten free? Can they be prepared on a clean gluten free surface?

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    Fuji Restaurant

    Fuji Restaurant

    3.0
    (378 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Wasn't sure I wanted sushi but I hadn't visited this sushi place in a very long time. Ordered a…read moreIshi roll and a dinner combo. Food was prepared quickly and everything tasted good. The outside doesn't look the best but I have dined here for many years whenever I have been in BB and it hasn't disappointed. Will go back the next time I'm up.

    It's sad that they have such low reviews here on yelp, because we loved everything about our to-go…read moremeal on our last night in the rented cabin. We stopped in at around 7 pm on a Sunday night, and they were completely empty. The staff was kind of hanging out watching the game on the TV hanging above the bar, but they snapped to when we walked in, immediately welcoming us and offering us any table in the space. We told them we were hoping for a to-go order, and they gave us menus and invited us to sit while we pondered our meal. I got the Beef Teriyaki and tempura combo, my husband got the Tonkotsu and sashimi combo. We then added on two sushi rolls, because we are gluttons, and I love me some sushi. My husband stayed inside the restaurant to wait for the food while I returned to the car to wait with the pups. It did take a bit of time for the food to come out, but when my husband returned to the car with a box full of to-go containers smelling delightfully of charred meat and fried foods, I didn't mind at all. The food did not disappoint; it was freshly cooked (or rolled) and hearty. The tempura was crispy and just slightly oily, which was a delight to eat. The teriyaki beef was tender and flavorful, with a slight char that added to the flavor. The rolls were filling and fresh. My husband loved his tonkatsu and the sashimi (which he surprised me by getting, he's not usually a sashimi guy). He said the pork was cooked well and the breading was nicely crunchy. I'm not ashamed to say we ate every scrap of rice and fish we brought home that night. I wish we had been able to dine in, the staff was friendly and the dining room was open and bright. But, we couldn't leave the dogs in the car (or at the cabin) alone that long, so it was nice to have the option to get it to go.

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    572 Social Kitchen  & Lounge

    572 Social Kitchen & Lounge

    3.7
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    So we've always sat outside listening to their music since they seem to have a lot of live outdoor…read moremusic. They have a great outdoor patio. On this visit, we finally decided to go here. We were hoping the FIFA games would be on the tv as well but it was not. We decided to to stay though. You order at the bar and then try to find a seat. It is very popular so could be card. We ended up asking the long table if we could sit at the end since there's only 2 of us. It worked out perfect bc we were right in front of the live music. Really enjoyed the band from 5-7, Stagecoach or something like that. I also wanted the cider but they were out. :( Wasn't in the cards for me. I ended up getting the ahi tuna nachos and an order of sweet potato fries. Both were cooked well and tasted good. I did aske for a side of the siracha. The 1st girl I asked did not look happy and said she would get it but never came back. Think she thought I'd forget. Luckily I found someone else who did actually get it for me. They have water available for self pour as well which was nice. Very fun atmosphere and the food was good. Would totally come again.

    The Social is a great place to grab a bite to eat in the village. They have a nice variety of a…read moremenu for all to enjoy and choose from. You order at the bar, and then find a place to sit. Your food then comes out that way. It is actually a pretty fast process. The vibe outside is very fun. The few times we ate here, live music was playing in the evening. The food is good. We got a variety of items including pizza, fish and chips, salad, chicken sandwich, and chicken strips. All were tasty! If you are in the Big Bear Village, 572 Social is an awesome place to eat.

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    3.6
    (2.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I want to start off by saying thank you for taking on our big party. Me and my fiancée eloped and…read moreyou were amazing in allowing us to have the top area. Your brewery was pretty amazing and I liked the open space and that you can see the brewing tanks. The beers in had were pretty delicious and food and service were really appreciated. The service was great and we appreciate both Noah & Ainsley they were doing all they could to manage everything and it was greatly appreciated. The biggest thing is that everyone had a good time and ate some good food and that was accomplished. I do have some notes that really should have been conveyed when we had set the reservation. We were initially told that they would be able charger per table... and we went in setting the tone based on set expectations. We were informed that management had requested everything to be on one bill... not split per table. Now based on numbers it would have made ZERO difference if everything was split up with cost and tax... so it was really disappointing. I had not been able to eat yet but I ended up Having to get the check, go to each table , tally what each table ordered and then calculate what that tables total cost was. Then I took the tax percentage and added that to each amount and then each person went up to pay that amount. In the end we made sure everything was covered and we do appreciate the hosting of the party but I think as a business you would want to stick to set expectations and not need to see a big bill if it makes no difference in cost. I wanted to give you 5 stars but I could not based on having to do what I did for the check and not being able to eat my food because of it. Your team did all they could and that earned you a star, the food from what everyone told me was pretty good so ya get a star there , the beer and wine were delicious and another star. The. A star for hosting us. Again I appreciate you for hosting us and your team did phenomenal!!! Thank you and we will Be back .

    Great service very poor food…read more There was not a single dish that was not complained about by our party of 15. Only one restroom was available and it was the one without the baby changing station.

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    Meiga Sushi

    Meiga Sushi

    4.2
    (1.1k reviews)
    21.0 mi
    $$

    Full review @itsamandachamberlain Came here looking for a…read moresolid sushi spot and honestly didn't expect it to hit like this. The fish tasted fresh, portions were good, and everything came out pretty quick even though they were busy. All you can eat is the way to go n We ordered a mix of rolls, plus some appetizers, and nothing missed. The sushi had a good balance--not too much rice, not overloaded with sauce, just clean flavors. Service was friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. The place itself is pretty casual, but that actually adds to the vibe. If you're in the area and want reliable sushi without overpaying, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. I'd come back.

    Kind and decently fast service. Though the menu says "Sushi/Nigiri", they only serve nigiri. It was…read morea nice touch that we received dessert on the house, which was a matcha ice cream! 6/5 - Sexy Salmon (back) - Savory and delicious, and the star of our meal. The sear was perfect, and the green onion topping and sauce, along with the small slice portions made this easy and fun to eat. Definitely try this in your first round! 5/5 - Shooting Star (front) - Very savory and delicious! If you like the cajun flavor with the spicy aioli sauce, this won't disappoint. The crunch from the tempura shrimp with the texture profile of the crab and rice makes this a very satisfying roll! 5/5 - Carpaccio - This was actually one of the best carpaccio dishes I had gotten, and I think it is due to the seasoning. You only get one order per person which is typical of other AYCE sushi places, but definitely something to savor! 5/5 - Bluefin Tuna - This is limited to one order per customer, but it was the first time I had eaten a bluefin tuna at an AYCE restaurant that tasted like bluefin tuna from Japan. This is more toro than chutoro/otoro, however it did have that distinct bluefin tuna taste. Impressed! 4/5 - Dynamite - Interesting baked roll dish. Served under a small flame that dies out, it was a very savory, easy-to-eat dish with chopsticks. However, it felt a bit overcooked by the end of the flame, which understandably can be hit-or-miss. Definitely try it out, as this kind of dish is typically rare in AYCE restaurants. 5/5 - Del Rosa and East Highland - These are both the same No Rice Roll just with different wraps. The fish serving was generous and we were impressed! The sauce complemented both perfectly. 4/5 - X-Girlfriend and X-Boyfriend - Pretty much the same No Rice Roll but with different fish. Kind of tastes the same from the other No Rice Rolls so I would just get one order to try it out. 3/5 - O.M.G., Pizza, and SBD Hill - About the same flavor profile with the creamy sauce with the seafood that is placed on top of California rolls. You can probably do with just one of these rolls whichever appeals to you. Of course, it is not exactly the same, but we didn't really care to figure out which was which as we were eating it. 2/5 - Flying Dragon - Was not particularly impressed with this dish. There was a lot of rice served for a thin slice of eel and white fish. The sliced onion was OK, and it did not seem to complement the dish significantly. It seemed more like a separate item placed on top of the roll. 3/5 - Cajun Tuna Nigiri - Decent tuna nigiri. I thought the slices were very thin, so the sear actually went through the whole fish rather than just at the surface which would have made a two-texture profile bite. However, it just seemed dry due to the seared thin slice. 3/5 - Cajun Salmon Nigiri - Same issue with the cajun tuna nigiri. It was seasoned well with the cajun, but the thin slice of the salmon made the sear more of a "cook" rather than a seared surface. 4/5 - Regular Salmon Nigiri - Typical salmon nigiri flavor with regular portion of rice. I think it is beaten out my other AYCE sushi restaurants that are generous with their fish portion and provide minimal rice. 1/5 - Shrimp Boat - This dish was very disappointing. While it is advertised as shrimp with crab meat, our whole group found that it was an overwhelming amount of crab meat and could barely pick out the shrimp. Difficult to finish especially in the 2nd half of our meal. Granted due to being a tempura roll, it was served later. 1/5 - Lobster Ball - This dish was also disappointing. While it is advertised as lobster with crab meat, we barely found a difference between this and the shrimp boat aside from shape. Even with the pictures, the size was larger than we expected. Difficult to finish especially in the 2nd half of our meal. Granted due to being a tempura roll, it was served later. 3/5 - Calamari - Huge portions but could have been salted more. Good crunch but I would hesitate on finishing this portion because you might get full! 3/5 - Shrimp Tempura - We ordered 4 orders of this and only received one order (2 pieces). Decent fry and could also be salted a bit more.

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