Entice your taste buds.
Ski resorts and a gorgeous freshwater lake are obviously at the top of mind for many of our guests, but it’s our Big Bear dining options (both gourmet food and home-style cooking) which satisfy the largest Big Bear appetites. The wide array of Big Bear restaurants offers a huge variety of different cuisines, steak house, seafood, pasta, pizza and other unique culinary twists that will have your taste buds begging for more. After all, Big Bear restaurants cater to all “tastes” of life. More...
If you prefer breathtaking views of the lake and succulent entrées with a flair for presentation, then Evergreen International is your place. This Steak and Seafood establishment provides an elegant ambiance and exceptionally prepared cuisine with a unique and interesting wine list sure to please even the most renowned wine connoisseur.
Nottinghams Restaurant offers a cozy, formal dining atmosphere complete with fireplace, perfect for romantic outings. It features quintessential California cuisine like tender steaks, fresh seafood, grilled entrées and pasta specialties. Select wines from Sonoma and Napa Valley are the perfect compliment to these palatable dishes.
How about a dining experience at the historic Knickerbocker Mansion? Bistro at the Mansion offers exquisite dinner on Friday and Saturday nights with a chef’s menu to please the most discriminating palate. Captain's Anchorage, which was once owned by Hollywood great Andy Devine, is known for its filet mignon stuffed with Dungeness crab, topped with artichoke hearts and smothered in béarnaise sauce.
Big Bear has quite a selection of ethnic fare bringing flavors from the Far East, the mountain ranges of the Himalayans to Tuscany's prolific countryside. Himalayan Restaurant tops the list for a unique cultural dining experience with the best Indian and Nepalese food in California, using only the freshest and finest ingredients and spices. Sweet Basil Bistro offers a fresh, country Italian menu with dishes like lobster lasagna or grilled chicken breast with a creamy basil pesto over linguine. Dynasty Restaurant is within walking distance to the Village and serves the best authentic Chinese cuisine in Big Bear.
No matter what you crave, Big Bear has it. A pizza is always a good choice after a day of playing in the forest or on the lake. Noble Romans Pizza located in the Big Bear Fun Plex serves a little slice of Italy with generous portions. If you like lots of cheese and pepperoni, this is your spot! Perhaps a casual place for a juicy burger or grilled chicken sandwich is to your liking. Not only does Big Bear Mountain Brewery have tasty fresh, cold brews, but it's also serves delicious cheeseburgers and homemade chili. Bear Belly Deli on the Moonridge boardwalk, close to Bear Mountain Resort, features Boar's Head brand meats and cheeses for scrumptious deli-style sandwiches. If you're on the north shore of the lake in Fawnskin, you must stop in at The Gold Pan Restaurant for a genuine home-style meal. Bill Knick's Café located inside the Discovery Center is well known for its robust and flavorful soups. Amangela's Sandwich and Bagel House serves sandwiches on fresh homemade bread and is located in the Village where you can sit outdoors and bask in the sun while accessing the free wi-fi provided for customers.
Big Bear is known for big proportions too like at the famous Grizzly Manor Café where pancakes are bigger than the plate! For those with an appetite for pasta and pizza, mosey on over to Maggio's Pizza where you can find the only fresh baked pizza cooked in a brick oven in Big Bear.
For the sweet tooth who has a craving for something sugary and sweet, whether it’s chocolate, cinnamon or lemon tart, will enjoy the variety of baked goods at Sugar Pine Bake Shop. Or stop in for breakfast goodies and fresh coffee before you hit the slopes. Open Early!
If you would like to eat in at your private home or cabin rental and not worry about fussing and haggling with making dinner, hire a gourmet private chef who will take care of your needs. A Gourmet Personal Chef will come to you and bring all the ingredients to make you and your group a delicious meal and make you feel like you are at home in Big Bear!
Many restaurants offer takeout and delivery if you prefer to eat at the comforts of your lodging accommodations. Or maybe you prefer to wakeup and have someone else cook you breakfast. If that's the case consider staying at one of Big Bear’s bed and breakfast inns or enjoy a breakfast buffet at one of the full-service hotels.
