What a pleasant little surprise this place was! It was a warm, sunny day and I was meeting a friend for a drink after work. We wanted someplace warm and sunny, and realized that there aren't a lot of outdoor bar options around here! We saw the pics of Big Lake B&G's patio and headed over. Located directly on medium-busy (but not too bad) SR-9, the patio overlooks the houses and lake below. It was perfect! The lower patio, which has full table service, was full, so we sat on the upper "serve yourself" patio. Service at the bar inside was super quick, though, and soon enough we were enjoying our sips in the sunshine. And by sips I mean they have Stemma's legendary Super Squeeze seltzer on tap - one of my fave drinks in the PNW, and they had it by the pint! We also split an order of naked wings, which were all wings and no drumsticks (insert sad face) but served hot and delicious. I'll definitely add this to my sunny day rotation this summer! read more

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Update. We stopped in for dinner during line dancing lessons. The place was crowded but we were able to sit after about ten minutes. The two ladies working the room were swamped as was the bar and kitchen. They all did an excellent job. Participation is $10 a person for the lessons. There were a ton of takers. It's a little loud in that small space and the dancers are right there next to the tables. The food is pretty consistent and it's mostly pub food but they do offer a 12 ounce ribeye or 6 ounce tri tip. read more

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Good food, good vibe. We stayed a weekend nearby and ate here twice. Both times the workers were attentive and friendly and we had a good time read more

Big Lake Bar & Grill - Oyster flight was good - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Anne is a star! Beer battered fish and chips are great... Good new ownership. We even enjoyed bingo on Wednesday night! read more

Absolutely fabulous service! The food was definitely above average and the price was very fair. Great atmosphere, which made it a fun place to eat. The owner was running around and checking on everyone. Very refreshing, read more

Crab Cakes, yes please! Crab Cake Burger -- yummmm My motorcycle group went on a Fall Colors Ride, and we finished at this awesome little gem. The restaurant was all set up for Halloween, so the restaurant was decked out in spooky attire. I was having some tummy troubles, so they took awesome care of me. They provided me with a lovely sparkling water. l have made similar requests at other places to no avail. Thanks for that!! Anyway, the food was excellent, I got the Crab Burger, and split some bbq oysters. Oh, and they have vegemite on all of the tables. I absolutely adored the crab burger, which was perfect. The house made tartar was so yummy!! Although my friend said the tomato bisque was cold and sweet with an aftertaste. Since I didn't have it, I won't knock any points off. Service was on-point, and the food was rawkin. I so highly recommend this little gem!! read more

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I ordered the fish & chips and they turned out excellent. The breading was crisp and the fish was nice and hot. I'm normally don't like tartar sauce, but theirs is made in house and was surprisingly good. The fries were nice hot and crispy. All this with a cold, draft beer was more than enough to satisfy my appetite. I can't wait to return and try their in house made clam chowder. They've most noted for their burgers, do that's next on my list to try. I'll be back soon. Service is outstanding. The waitress was very talkative. Wondering how my day was and would always check my status every time she walked by. Young waitresses can learn from her. How to be attentive in the dining area and engaging with the customer. I highly recommend this place read more

I had the Fish and Chips, which were Very Good and the service was Spot On being so busy. I even sat acouple tables away from Sig Hanson and his family. I didn't talk to him, but waved as I left. read more

Great bar food! Fish and chips is excellent. Go for the lamb if you're looking for a good plate to fill you up. Never been mad at something I've ordered, they elevate the classics. Fun staff, love that they host so many events read more

Love this bar. People are so friendly! Funny I noticed the tipping isnt so great. The same with instacart! Big lake people are cheap!!! bar is awesome though!! read more

A huge group of mine came in and Michelle and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. They even came out to help after someone's credit card fell under the deck! On top of that, the food was tasty and came out fresh and hot, regardless of the fact that our group was staggered and large. The setup they did for us outside was also lovely, and the view from across the water is stunning. We were there at sunset and it was gorgeous! read more

Big Lake Bar & Grill - View from the outdoor patio where we sat - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

What a neat little spot to hang out! I love the vibe here. The servers were super friendly AND they are dog friendly, which is always a huge plus in my book! You might not think there would be be vegetarian options here but there are! We really enjoyed their veggie burgers and were super happy when we found out they serve Skookum Beer, as well as Elemental Cider! I would definitely love to come back here sometime when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Big Lake Bar & Grill - Veggie Burger w/ Provolone, Fries, & a side of Ranch! - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

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Wonderful people. Good food nice location fun place and good casual menus. Full bar with great beers. The wait staff cannot be better. This is a fine location and great casual food read more

I have been here for a total of three times, the first two everything was great. I really enjoyed coming but today for my to go order I am so disappointed. My burger was severely undercook and had to stop eating it after three bites. Please take a look at the photo, I did not ask for this. I am really sad to say that I won't be coming back. read more

Big Lake Bar & Grill - Burger - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Poor service, unable to make drink per order. Waitress stated a white Russian is their espresso martini. Lamb lollipop very undercooked and had a weird flavor of old or spoiled. One bite was all I could stand, brought home to feed to the animals. The fried mushrooms and baked potato was good. Water was refreshing. Will not return. read more

The food here is super good. Our service was great. A fun place to go. I totally recommend it.

First time here since under new management. Honesty didn't notice much of a difference in the decor or ambiance. The waitress was very outgoing and friendly but the kitchen was extremely slow and took over an hour for two plates of fish and chips. our waitress was embarrassed and ended up offering a free dessert to make up for it. The fish itself was really good, fries were ok, coleslaw was disappointing and rather disagreeable. Overall we were hungry enough to stop because there is not much in the area but I don't think we will be back anytime soon. read more

Alright, my last review was not good at this place, HOWEVER, they have made great improvements, starting with a better cook, they have introduced night life that is fun, and the prices have not changed dramatically... The service is pretty good, the staff is friendly, and the food is tasty... They also have 22oz beers on tap... I will definitely come back at this level.. read more

Stopped in for a needed brake off our Harleys. Had the crab cakes burger and it was awesome. Bikers beware. Park in the parking lot unless you want rocks thrown at your bike. If the traffic went the speed limit it would probably be OK, but you know how that is. read more

Great local spot! Friendly staff, good drinks, good prices, decent food. Karaoke every Friday night. Live music most Saturday nights. Special events (such as line dancing) every now and then. read more

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Enjoyed their car show today. Beautiful setting overlook Big Lake. They serve breakfast every day beginning at 8 am. We will be going back for breakfast. We enjoyed a gin & tonic outside with our pup & had a bowl of free peanuts. read more

Big Lake Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Great food!! Amazing service!! Anne is the best We had black and blue burger and chicken strips! Yum! read more

Decent. I hear that they have changed hands recently after closing. Glad to see this place back open. I didn't try it before so I don't have anything to compare it to. At any rate, the women who was working when we went was very nice and even Brought me a sample of cider and I didn't even have to ask. Cool. Typical bar food, nothing too special or anything that makes them stand out. I would stop by again for a beer and a snack. read more

We stopped by for a birthday dessert. The hostess gave us good direction to the delicious caramel Bundt cake, warmed with vanilla ice cream. The apple pie my sweetheart ordered was only OK, soft crust, but warmed and with ice cream. The best was the service. Both the hostess and our server checked in on us frequently, but were not intrusive. This is a huge improvement over previous management. The whole place seems brighter and very on-point. We'll be back soon for dinner! read more

We both had the steak special and porters that were on tap. The steak special included a small but very tender steak, a small salad, and lots of very good fries., for $12.99. Service was great, the dinner was perfect, and the beer was smooth and cold! The decor is really fun, auto inspired, and they do music on the weekends. We left happy, and will eat there again soon! read more

I got the blue cheese bacon burger and it was soooo good! They had line dancing lessons that night as well and that was fun!

If you like excessive use of salt, this is the place for you! Fries? Super salty. Bloody Mary? Super salty. Who uses table salt to rim a bloody mary? These guys do. And lots of it. read more

Big Lake Bar & Grill - Bloody awful Mary - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

Good atmosphere, nice lake views, quality food. Live band on Fridays. Seems clean every time we've been there

Ordered a ribeye medium rare. was well done!! The Philly cheese steak was tasteless and cold!! Waitress never revisited the table to even let her know!! Very disappointing!! it cost way to much to eat in this valley we live in for such sub par food!! I don't drink expensive alcohol so here I sit with an empty glass of water!! uggh read more

Fun sports bar with live music and a good menu. They are big hot rod fans and host car shows and meetups frequently. The owner "Robert" (NOT BOB) is a native Australian and can tell a great story. read more

I stopped by there today just before 12:30 to get lunch. The waitress was pleasant, offered me water and promptly brought it. About five minutes later she took my order and then nothing. My order of fish and chips was a simple one to prepare, they both go in the fryer for a couple of minutes. After over forty minutes of watching other inside and to go orders go out with no indication I was ever going to be fed I left. read more

my first time visiting th establishment, I found the atmosphere to be welcoming to a first time visitor, had the special of the day, and that was amazing, I will be returning to this establishment read more

Great environment, view, food and servers!we are so pleased to have this business back open post-Covid!

What an amazing find. After 90 minutes to get from Abbotsford across the border to Sumas Washington plus the third degree border patrol we we ready for a dog friendly place. Highway 9 is a scenic byway We drove by this place but my gut feeling was it was special so we turned around.and Parked right in front Jenny was our server and with her excellent demeanor and great service and recommendations we ordered an burger, onion rings and a Cobb salad Great place to stop, sit outside, admire the lake and enjoy a great meal. We'll be back read more

I try to support venues that have live music whenever possible. And Big Lake Bar & Grill has been a long time supporter of the live music scene in Skagit County. I recently went to see a live band on a Saturday night I ordered a Cheeseburger and fries. I was hoping for something at lease somewhat unique, this place has been in this location forever, probably longer than I've been alive. My meal came out fast, they were fairly busy and I must have got my order in before everyone else. My burger was about as predictable as you can get. No unique sauce, plain, boring fries, and not a lot of them. Nice that they still use a decent sized burger patty though. My burger was good, but I was expecting better, the Big Lake Bar & Grill didn't open yesterday, it was take minimal effort to improve this burger, next time I'll ask if I can get BBQ sauce or bacon. The tarter sauce I ordered for my fries was boring, stick with the ketchup. The band was fantastic, and not too loud, and my server was very attentive. I really like this place, I will be returning for sure. Comfortable, cozy, friendly, great location, and average food. I've been told to try other menu items, I was just in the mood for a burger. read more

Big Lake Bar & Grill - Cheeseburger with a not so generous portion of fries. - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

A colleague told my wife that Big Lake Bar & Grill had reopened and that we should give it a shot. We were pleasantly surprised. They even have "Vegemite" as a condiment on the table. I've seen it before but never tried it. So we pulled out the ole Google machine and searched to how to eat it. Needless to say we didn't try it since we didn't order the food Google suggested. However, the table behind ours tried it. The gentleman took several shots of whiskey in an attempt to get the taste out of his mouth. He was not successful!! read more

Absolutely loved our experience, my wife and I were visiting the area and we stopped in for lunch. Atmosphere was awesome, food was amazing, and customer service was top notch. I ordered the Blue Burger and it was cooked perfectly, and my wife ordered the clam chowder and chicken strip basket. Highly recommend to check it out. read more

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This is a small town pub that locals congregate at, it's rundown, needs a facelift and maybe a lesson on customer service...BUT, we were starved and stopped for a meal, their Cavanaugh burger was AMAZING!!! As I was reminded by my husband, one needs to lower their expectations while dinning here, their Thursday special is good as well. The menu looks improved since our last visit, they may have new management. read more

Big Lake Bar & Grill - Cavanaugh burger, yumm!!! - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington

From the outside it has the look of an off the road cafe or biker bar. One could totally drive by and not think twice. Upon walking in it was unusually crowded. This must be a good think I thought to myself. As the guys and I sat we were greeted right away. Water on the table to drink very quick. Service was quick at the start however it did slow. The slowing of service seemed to work very well with the way we were eating and drinking. When it comes to the food OMG it was delicious. Each bite was just as good as the 1st with my clear lake burger. The frys on the other hand left so much to be desired. All in all dont miss this food stop on your trip. The price was good food was good and service was good. I would absolutely recommend this plase. Just not 5 star worthy. read more

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Popped in on a Fall Saturday night while staying up on Lake Cavanaugh for the weekend and we left very satisfied! The staff was incredibly caring and kind, never smothered us with service and always checked in at the appropriate times. This trip we ordered: onion rings, fish + chips and the prime rib special, drinks and a round of shots from their featured drink list. The food was very yummy + the drinks were nice and frosty! Only piece of constructive feedback we had was the pricing on "featured drinks" as we felt $7.50 was high for a flavored vodka shot. We WILL be back -- thanks for the koozie, Big Lake B + G! read more

Big Lake Bar & Grill - Big Lake Bar + Grill koozie swag - American Near Me - Mount Vernon, Washington