My husband and I went to the Captain's Anchorage to celebrate our 30th anniversary. The service was great as everyone was so kind and attentive. The food was delicious. I had the Salmon with rice and potato leek soup. My husband had the New York strip steak with loaded potato and clam chowder soup. Everything was cooked well and flavorful. They even brought us a piece of cheese cake to share for our anniversary. It was so tasty. We ate on the patio which was so relaxing had the most pleasant music playing. This restaurant is rich with history as well. Thank you to everyone at the Captain's Anchorage for making our anniversary so special. read more

Captains Anchorage - Restaurant sign - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Ambiance 5/5 Make sure you meet "George" the one form the underworld. He still lives up stairs...... Service 4/5! Ok this is gonna be tough. Food...... 4/5 You didn't get 5/5 because the clam chowder came out room temp. Service was decent! There was a mid way point where we didn't see anyone for a while. Food took quite a bit of time but it came out good! We got prime rib filet mignon and the best dish was the Alaskan king crab legs! $110 ish for 0.5 pounds. My daughter loved it. That was her dish. Really cute place with a lot of history, our waitress stopped at the end and told us all the history and how this place was a gambling hall at some point, brothel etc. wow! Loved this joint read more

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Our waitress Jennifer was fantastic as usual! The prime rib absolutely amazing. The Ella had a great taste to it with rosemary, the salad is great as well as the onion soup. Peaceful music and relaxing setting in one of big bears oldest steakhouses. Best prime rib we've ever had. Thank you, Carlos who is a great manager! read more

Captains Anchorage - Main dining room - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Wow! Stopped by the Captains Anchorage for an early dinner. The place was busy with locals having cocktails and dinner. We ordered the prime rib and the orange roughy. Our dinner was fantastic!!! Cooked to perfection, tasty, and served quickly. Staff were amazing. Friendly, chatty, and helpful. They went overboard to provide excellent service. We also enjoyed reading the displays mounted on the wall featuring Andy Devine (original owner). Very charming restaurant, service and food are wonderful! read more

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Horrible meal. Chicken special was inedible and my medium rare steak was well well done. Manager took chicken meal off our ticket. I showed her my steak which I did not eat and she comped me a dessert. We will never never never go back!!! read more

What a cool spot in the heart of Big Bear! We tried to walk in a year ago but there was a 1 hour wait or longer, even at the bar. So this time we made a reservation way in advance. Turns out, this past weekend was pretty empty due to no snow. The location is super close to where we stayed, and the parking lot is a decent size. When you walk in, the ambiance is very old school with the dark wood, covered windows and candlelight/fireplaces. There's 2 sections downstairs, the left and right side, and then you go upstairs to the upper level, where there are an additional 2 sections. I love the different spaces and mix & match furniture style. We sat upstairs across from the fireplace, which wasn't on. We were approached quickly by our server, who was very nice and offered suggestions on food to order. The staff served us some bread & butter which was ok, nothing great. We started with two small cups of clam chowder, that was pretty good - super creamy and had a good amount of clam. I like that it was a smaller portion because it was very rich. We also got one prime rib with brussels sprouts and a Chilean seabass with garlic mashed potatoes. My man loved his prime rib and veggie. My seabass was buttery and delicious but the potatoes were watery and not very flavorful. We got two cocktails - the cadillac margarita and a fruit margarita. Price was very fair and the drink was tasty. We didn't have any dessert, a lot of the options came with ice cream and i'm just not a fan. We definitely would try again to order something else. read more

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One of the fanciest places in big bear for sure. The prices are a bit high but its definitely work it for the food, the staff are very quick and kind. The vibe is TO DIE FOR. Its very relaxing and quiet when its not super packed, the warm lighting is very peaceful. Food is good, not many vegetarian options though. The meat is delicious and I personally reccomend the filet mignon. read more

Captains Anchorage is one of the more fine dining establishments in the Big Bear area featuring a rustic and cozy atmosphere. This establishment has some history dating back to 1947 under its previous name. The menu features various appetizers (crab cakes, steamed clams), some various Angus beef steaks (top sirloin, New York strip, filet mignon, standard cut), a prime rib (which seems they are famous for), a couple chicken dishes, a pork chop, a pasta, some various seafood (fish, crab, shrimp etc). A friend and I wanted some steak and dined in here for that reason; we had a nice time. We didn't have a reservation and it was a busy night. We were able to sit in the bar area however at a table and were served by a great team of staff whom were friendly and provided great service. We had skipped appetizers on this visit and went straight to drinks and entrees. Hendrinks Martini was a good pour and nicely made and my friend enjoyed some Woodford. I went with the 12oz New York Strip with a blue cheese topper and a choice of steamed vegetables. The steak was cooked to a nice medium as I wanted, tender and nicely seasoned. The blue cheese topper was nicely cooked on top and gave the whole steak another great layer of taste. Friend had the Petite Cut 6oz with a loaded baked potato. Ended the meal with some good coffee and all was well. Prices are reasonable and to the times. Parking was easy and plentiful on premises in a lot filled with tall pine trees. Looking forward to the next visit! read more

Captains Anchorage - The New York Strip 12 Oz with a blue cheese topper and steamed vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

This place is so cool, the ambiance is incredible I love the all the wood and tiffany lamp lighting. The service was so nice and fast, very warm and welcoming. And the food and drinks were absolutely delicious. The portions were very big as well so definitely worth the price. read more

Captains Anchorage - Cheese and Vegetable Tortellini and Steak Diane - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Very interesting place. Everyone was extremely welcoming and friendly. When we asked about a display featuring Andy Devine, we got to hear a very interesting story (I'll leave it to you to hear). The food was delicious and great portions size also. The place was dimly lit which made it a great option for dates. read more

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Review of HH on 07/10 . Nice experience at the bar. Service, managers, and bartenders are really friendly and there is something nostalgic about this place. We elected to try the happy hour since we got there early. Overall pretty good and I like the people that run it great attitudes. We would return. read more

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After a 15 year hiatus from Captain's Anchorage, I have now been back twice within a month. I kept hearing good things about it and decided to give them another chance. Glad I did. The newish outside patio is fantastic on a warm summer night. Service is great. Food was great and worth the price. After talking to the lovely owner, I learned that her father who previously owned the restaurant was an absentee owner and they had difficulties after a long-time manager left. The owner, Patti, I think her name is, said she moved up there, took over the restaurant and turned it around. I'm very glad she did. read more

Ray and I had a wonderful dinner at Captain's Anchorage while in Big Bear, and it was such a great experience from start to finish. Ray ordered the top sirloin steak, and he said it was absolutely delicious--cooked to perfection and so flavorful that you don't need steak sauce at all. His tip: order melted butter on the side and drizzle it over the steak--it takes it to the next level. He also had a baked potato with chives and sour cream and a side of sautéed mushrooms, which were phenomenal. I had the vegetable beef soup and the New England clam chowder, and both were excellent--comforting, rich, and perfect for a cold Big Bear evening. For drinks, Ray enjoyed an Irish meal, and I had a Mountain Mule--both were delicious. The atmosphere is cozy, moderately quiet, and has that classic Big Bear cabin feel, which we loved. Our waiter, Shawn, was fantastic--very knowledgeable about the restaurant's history (he's been there for 31 years!) and even shared some of the restaurant's ghostly stories, which added a fun and unique touch. This is definitely a must-go dinner spot when you're in Big Bear. We'll absolutely be back. read more

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First time here and the service and food was amazing! Very welcoming as you walk in and friendly staff. Our server Val went over the menu in details with us and answered all our questions and her food recommendation hit the bullseye! Shrimp dilabo, clam chowder, Steak, lobster, garlic mashed potatoes, and crispy brussels sprouts. I added a Long Island iced tea, read more

Captains Anchorage - Lobster and Long Island iced tea - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

I mean do I really have to say anything? Just look at this HUGE lobster tail it was amazing the best one yet!!! worth every penny read more

Captains Anchorage - Lobster tail - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

All I can say is WOW!! The food, ambience, and customer service. Everything was perfect. We finally made it here. It's only open from 4:30 pm-8:30/9:30. So, it's either we're too early or too late to try this place and I'm glad we finally made it here. Thank you Jessica for taking great care of us and for the recommendations. They have blankets if you're sitting outside and feeling cold, thanks Carlos for the blanket. We'll be back for sure with family and friends!! read more

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Drinks are good and inexpensive. Artichokes, loaded potato's were good appetizers. Barramundi was quite good. The big disappointment was the $74 porterhouse. It was full of tendons and and chewy. Very dissatisfied with the poor quality of what is supposed to be a top piece of meat. Also there are many bees that forced us out of the table. Overall not a good quality place. Service was good and the ambience outside was nice u til we were attached by bees. read more

This is the best surf and turf steakhouse in big bear. Their staff is amazing and super helpful. And the food is always so perfectly done! It's a treat to eat here. read more

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I really enjoyed this cozy restaurant. It is the kind of place where you'd take someone on a nice date or celebrating something special like an anniversary. Since we came on a weeknight, it wasn't too busy, but I'd imagine it would be packed over a weekend. I had the 12 oz prime rib which was way too much food for me, but it was sure delicious with the included clam chowder and the yummy baked potato. Lessons learned for next time is that I don't need to order such a large portion of prime rib as the small portion is ample. read more

Captains Anchorage - New England style clam chowder Cup - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Got a recommendation of this place from some other visitors during brunch. Checked it out on Yelp and the menus looked quite nice. Plus I've been craving prime rib lately... We arrived for dinner Sunday night around 7:45 during sunset. Inside it was quite dark and moody with lighting and very rustic vibes. Fits perfectly with the town. The host asked if we would like inside or outside. Outside preferably with a heater was our request and it was met. We got seated next to the fire pit which was perfect. There was a party of about 8/10 and a couple that was already seated in the patio area. It was quite nice with the outdoor lights and water feature. And the perfect fire pit. Besides that, it was empty. First thing I notice were the metal chairs. With shorts on, it wasn't going to be nice during dinner. But one of the ladies actually offered a seat cushion for us as well as blankets. The perfect duo for dinner. That was a plus in service. Jennifer was our waitress. First off, she's amazing. The service was excellent and she was outstanding and friendly. Not only her but another one of the lady that was outside with her was great as well. Both took very good care of us and made us feel so comfortable throughout dinner. Amazing service from both of them. It's an impressive menu with pretty much all amazing dish. But found out that they had ran out of the prime rib which I was looking forward to. That was bummer. Drink wise, we had the espresso martini and a margarita. Drinks were good which was a nice start to the meal. Full bar offered. Food wise, we started off with the clams in the wine broth. Came out pipping hot and some sourdough bread for dipping. Both was a great start to dinner. Broth was quite tasty and flavorful. Nice chunks of clams added. Entrees, the top sirloin with veggies and Chilean sea bass with a bake potato and all the trimmings. Was sold on that as it was fresh and not frozen. Also had clam chowder to start as it was part of dinner. Chowder was quite nice and thick. Very flavorful and served with oyster crackers. Steak came out nice with chunks of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. Both steak and sea bass were very good. Fish was a good meaty portion and very flavorful without a fishy taste. We were pretty full after that meal. Overall, the food was quite nice. Everything we had was excellent. A little disappointing when I found out that they had ran out of prime rib but it was fine. Service was amazing with Jennifer and the other lady. Ambiance outside was perfect with the fire pit, lights and blankets. Would definitely be back for another meal. read more

I'm more than happy to post yet another update to my review - as comments made on THIS post from Carlos were incorrect AND not directed to my review mostly. Carlos should not have responded to two separate reviews with one response here - as they are not indicative to my review. I do take pride in being honest in my reviews -AND I do not like being commented on with response to any other review other then my specific comments - nothing that anyone else with me comments separately. Please see my initial review, i DID CLAIM that MY FILET order was fine and cooked perfectly - I had my sauce, and my salad was fine. References in Carlos responses here - comments that are about and referencing a TOTALLY SEPARATE ACCOUNT and review/ APP should NOT be referenced in a response to ME on my Review. So the comments made here - regarding Jeremie's review - should NOT be referenced here. You should remove them and post on his review alone. Do not lump a single response together for separate reviews. read more

Always the best place to have a nice dinner on the mountain. The sea bass is fantastic and always consistent.

Excellent choice for dinner, date night or to celebrate a special occasion. The next table celebrated a youngster named Eli who got a candled dessert and a happy birthday serenade. The atmosphere is romantic with low lighting, strung lights, and relaxing music of the past by crooners and even Chain Gang. Hubs had their pork chop and he demolished everything on his plate. Doc had an 8 oz medium prime rib while I had a medium well end cut. Mine was tender, Juicy and perfectly seasoned. We both had take home boxes. Their bread was soft and the loaded baked potato was delicious. You are treated like valued customers cuz at least 2 people came around to ask how everything was. I believe the woman was the owner and the gentleman was the manager. I would definitely return for the food, courteous service and the ambiance. read more

Captains Anchorage - End cut, Loaded Baked Potato - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

The food was good, but the service was awful. Christina was our assigned waitress and never even contacted us in the first 30 minutes we were there. We were seated about 15 feet from the waitress station and saw a few employees gathering around. A manager came to check on us and we shared our experience of lack of service. Soon thereafter an assistant waitress named Susana took our drink orders. After another 15 minutes Susana returned with our drinks. During our 45 minute lack of service, we were able to decipher who Christina was. Susana was overwhelmed helping with multiple tables as Christina chatted with other employees. We requested another meeting with the manager this time requesting that Susana get 100% of our gratuity. Big Bear has a bad reputation for service in restaurants and Christina's demeanor certainly proves that. I will not be frequenting Captains Anchorage again. read more

Came up here for the weekend with my fiancée and we knew we had to try this spot. I'm so glad we did! The food, the atmosphere, the history, the haunted nature, it's all perfect. Started off with some sautéed garlic mushrooms and wow, I never thought I could enjoy mushrooms by themselves this much! Ended up saving some for the steaks. Also got the diablo shrimp app, they are the perfect way to start a meal; bacon wrapped, a little heat from the jalapeño, a bit of sweet from the bbq sauce. Chef's kiss! We both got clam chowder and it was very tasty. Hard to go wrong with it honestly! For dinner she got the teriyaki top sirloin, I got the prime rib. The teriyaki top sirloin was cooked to perfection and very tender. It had a couple slices of pineapple on top and a side of teriyaki sauce for dipping and it was delicious! Also got a side of herb garlic butter, do yourself a favor and get this to add to a steak, veggies, or a baked potato (trust me). When I ordered my prime rib our server asked if I wanted it flip flopped. I asked her what that was and she said it's when the chef finishes it on the grill. I've never had it that way so I said let's do it! Totally worth it, it changed the flavor in such a great way. Gave it that little charbroil taste on the outside and still had that excellent pink color throughout. Super tender and flavorful! We both got the steamed veggies on the side and there was nothing to complain about, but definitely get that butter to add to the flavor. We heard the stories about the building being haunted so we asked if we could see upstairs and they were kind enough to give us a quick tour. Overall the staff was so nice and accommodating, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want from an old school establishment such as this. If you find yourself in Big Bear put Captain's Anchorage on your list! read more

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This was a very cute spot for me and my fiancee to have dinner for my bday. It had vibes of a cool old school date spot in the heart of big bear. We were sat upstairs in a cute corner where we could sit side by side. Our waitress Jennifer (Jessica? Sorry I forgot!) was phenomenal and provided us with the special & other delicious options. She was extremely attentive and just gave amazing service. We ordered the bourbon bacon jam, the he special which was a surf and turf, and the prime rib. Everything was so delicious and we were stuffed to the brim! It was funny that the bourbon bacon jam crumbs were dropping on other parts of my food and it was still an amazing combo. Cucumbers? Baked potato? Brussel sprouts? YES it ALL worked haha Overall, when we are back in town we will 100% come back! read more

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The food in the service were top-notch, I really mean that. Worth every penny. We went on a Wednesday and there was still a pretty good crowd. I love that they had a real steak on the kids menu. Our nine-year-old can eat. read more

Captains Anchorage - Porterhouse in all its glory - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Celebrating my spouses birthday here. The dining room felt very frazzled and rushed, our server was overwhelmed by an empty and then full section, sadly we only saw him a few times. The food entrees quality was not worth the price tag aside from the steak. However, the appetizers and drinks were great. We moved to the bar after dinner and the bartenders two lovely ladies were so calm and accommodating. It turned our experience around! We appreciated the owner checking in with us and making great dining suggestions. We will be back. read more

Very beautiful restaurant. It's like an old wooden ship inside with all the wonderful wood and decorations. Very large stone fireplace in the dining room and very comfortable red naugahyde booths. Nice large outdoor patio as well. I started with the fuzzy bear specialty cocktail for $11. It was delicious. Then I had the artichoke appetizer which was a nice size with butter and mayonnaise and a grilled lemon. Then I had a side salad with Caesar dressing and for the main course I enjoyed a nice 12 ounce lobster tail and a side of steak fries. Everything was delicious and my server was fantastic. All the staff were very friendly and attentive. Cleared away my plates very quickly and asked if I needed anything. I recommend this restaurant. read more

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Overpriced. Not amazing food or service huge letdown! And the place didn't even seem that busy or crowd yet we had to ask twice for a refill on our cocktails. read more

Escaped the Vegas heat and landed in Big Bear where the air actually feels like air and not a hair dryer on high. First stop? Captain's Anchorage and let me tell you, they set the bar higher than the elevation. Live music in the background, perfect weather outside, and a menu full of solid dinner options. I went with the seared ahi tuna, because if you're going to eat fish this far up in the mountains, you want it to be done right. The staff? Friendly and welcoming, like they've been waiting for me to finally leave Vegas and show up. Between the atmosphere, the food, and the service, Captain's Anchorage nailed the trifecta. If it's your first time in Big Bear, skip the guessing game, just start here. You'll thank me when you're sitting there with a full belly, good tunes, and a smile on your face. read more

Very cool lodgey type restaurant... kitschy and just a little creepy because of the ghost stories you might have heard. All that aside, service is great and so were the steaks! The manhattan was also perfect! read more

Captain's Anchorage is a Big Bear gem! Our server Yuri was wonderful, and Carlos made the night unforgettable with his ghost stories. The prime rib, filet mignon, lobster tails, and dessert were all cooked perfectly--fantastic staff, amazing food, and a memorable. The outdoor seating with enough heat lamps made the evening comfortable. read more

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Still one of our favorite Big Bear restaurants and one we visit on every trip to Big Bear. Definitely make reservations in advance, as it is extremely popular. We came tonight with six of us and each got the prime rib with salad and baked potato. One also got the clam chowder which she said was delicious. Always friendly service. We were visited twice by the owner, Patty, and also by the general manager. Great experience and totally recommend! read more

Captains Anchorage - 16 ounce prime rib with baked potato with all the fixings and salad with blue cheese dressing - delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

We found this restauirant to intially be awesome. Great food & service if not a bit pricey. Over the last few months the service has been poor and the food marginal for the price they charge. We have had to ask for service after long waits, if we split a dinner they bring you an extra plate for a do-it-yourself appraoch and the salads are straight out of a bag. Time to move on for us. Lots of other restaurants to give our business to. Sorry to see such an icon of a great place decline like this. read more

The mashed potatoes and wait staff were good, the restaurant has a interesting history.

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary last night at Captains Anchorage. The prime rib was insanely delicious. The service was impeccable. The ambience was perfect. Everything was absolutely fabulous. Highly recommend will definitely be coming back on a regular basis. read more

Very fine welcome, service, and food. The waiter explained the menu, the evening specials, the beverages, and then executed all perfectly for our party of 4. The patio seating was especially pleasant. I'd go back. read more

Can we just give a huge shoutout to Lorraine?! She was AMAZING! Service was top notch as we came in for a night cap at the bar. It was chilly outside so my Bailey's and coffee did the trick while the hubby had a delicious smoked old fashioned. We scoped this place out because hello... how many times do you get to visit a haunted restaurant? George was on his best behavior but I will say before we left, we took a tour and that hallway gave me a chill and made me feel like someone was behind me. You can definitely feel something is there! We appreciated this visit as we were celebrating our anniversary! Great time. read more

Captains Anchorage - Bailey's and coffee - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

It was great service. The steak was amazing. Their bar tender recommended a certain topping which was a blue cheese crust. It was Devine! Great ambiance, great place to beat the touristic crowds! Highly recommend! read more

Captains Anchorage - NY steak with blue cheese crust! Devine!! - Seafood Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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