Raina is the top-tier bartender always makes our night worth going over there and having a great…read moretime! Serves the most perfect drinks!

Nice, friendly bar; everyone is welcome. They have 2 pool tables, and plenty of tv and they will…read moreput on things you like.

A Little Mexican Food Gem in the Middle of Nowhere!…read more Okay, Barstow... you surprised us! We stumbled upon this charming little Mexican restaurant tucked inside a La Quinta hotel, which is probably not where we expected to find such a delicious and authentic meal! We stopped in for Sunday brunch and were so glad we did. The staff was friendly and welcoming, everything was clean, and the food was the real star of the show. We had chile verde, pozole, and homemade tortillas--and those tortillas were SO good! Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and homemade. They also had an omelette bar, plus some very tempting churros and donuts for those who believe breakfast should end with dessert. (We do.) Honestly, this was such a fun little find in an unexpected place. If you're road-tripping through Barstow, this is absolutely a place to put on your list. Whether you're heading between LA and Vegas or just passing through, it's worth making the stop. Great food, great staff, clean surroundings, and a surprisingly authentic Mexican brunch in the middle of nowhere! Travelers: save this one! You may not expect to find a food gem inside a hotel in Barstow, but this one is definitely worth the detour.

Clean, prompt, friendly, and tasty. I had the shrimp…read morecocktail & coffee. Super yum! I recommend

Staff were nice, dogs allowed inside, enclosed patio in the back…read more I didn't eat but would come back for drinks

(4.25 STARS)…read more Memorial Day road trips always seem to create the best random discoveries, and Pit Stop Bar & Grill absolutely delivered. Tucked away off Victor Street in Barstow, this was a fun find while driving back to Los Angeles from Vegas over Memorial Day weekend. Big props to Haley M., who was basically running a one-woman show and somehow kept the entire place moving with a great attitude and solid service. That alone made the stop memorable. The location has a cool, laid-back vibe with plenty to keep people entertained while grabbing food and drinks. They've got two billiards tables, a dart board, and all kinds of classic bar games, board games, and card games, including UNO, which is a family favorite. They also have several televisions. The food was all good too. I really enjoyed the Green Chili Burger, and everyone else in my party seemed genuinely happy with their meals as well. I felt they were trying to nickel and dime when I got the bill, i was charged for a side of ranch, a side of BBQ, and had no idea I was being up charged for the onion rings. I didn't say a word, but it hit wrong with me. .75 points deducted. What especially stood out to me, though, was the Memorial Day place setting displayed near the front entrance honoring our veterans and fallen heroes. It was simple, respectful, and genuinely touching. See my picture. That detail said a lot about the heart behind this place. If you're making the Vegas-to-LA drive and want something more memorable than the usual freeway fast-food stop, this place is definitely worth checking out. Great atmosphere, friendly energy, and one of those spots you end up talking about later.

Happy Hour! Drinks from $3 - $6, including a really good old fashioned ($6). Pleasant service. The…read morefire pit outside is really nice. Caprese salad ($7 at happy hour) was giant and had a tasty balsamic reduction. The environment is kind of bright for a bar but it's got a minimalist Scandinavian vibe that's relaxing. Recommend!

Stayed at the Fairfield on my way back from a long road trip with the family. Restaurant/ bar is…read morelocated inside the hotel. Great ambiance and convenient for folks staying at the hotel. Service is great too. Highlight for the kids is the Churro sundae. Good sized scoops of ice cream with two churros drizzled with caramel sauce.

Ambiance is the top reason to stop here if you're as patriotic as so many people are in this…read morecountry. Service by Holly and her husband is so kind and attentive. They just love hearing from travelers and have fostered and incredible community out of an old mining town. I didn't get to try the food but I will next as I've heard good reviews from family. Hoping to return September 19, 2026 for old western day!

A must go for a drink if interested in mining history…read more Check the plaque outside and learn some history. Grab a beer and learn about the area. Grab a smash burger and buy a hat next door. Cool spot and cool people. ECV certified

Didn't exactly know what to expect and was over thinking it but just like every other comment you…read morewill read says.. you will feel welcomed and comfortable. They've definitely gained loyal members as this place is now our preferred go to!

I removed my platinum engagement/wedding ring the night before checkout because my finger was…read moreswollen after using the jacuzzi. I was wearing the ring that evening and still had it when I went to bed, but it was gone by morning when I began packing. The ring is approximately 3 carats total, including a 2 carat center stone. We searched the room thoroughly before leaving and rechecked all luggage again once we got home, with no success. My husband contacted the hotel and was told the morning staff would be asked. Given the value of this item, that response is not sufficient. A property at this level should have a clear, documented lost-and-found process with accountability, rather than relying on informal follow-up. We paid over $600 for a one-night stay. The level of urgency and communication so far does not reflect the seriousness of the situation. I am requesting that management conduct a formal review, including verification with housekeeping, review of lost-and-found records, and any applicable security procedures, and provide a direct, documented follow-up.

Food: A. Chili's is consistent, this veggie burger was pretty spicy which I love. I appreciate they…read morelet me nix the bun and lay it on a bed of lettuce to cut the carbs since I choose the potato fries to be that. We also had the passion dragon margarita which is excellent and large! Service: A. Our server is personable and friendly. He made recommendations on comments on items we order to make sure we like the level of flavor. We asked the hostess for utensils on our way out and she brought us 2! Ambience: A. We choose the bar. It's like sitting in a sports bar with the many options of sports themed shows on, even though it was a dead night in sports. It's clean. Dietitian Dorothy's tip: choose to lay your burger on lettuce like I did if you're having the fries.

This was our first time here. I ordered a Dip Trio for starters, which consisted of generous…read moreportions of Southwestern Queso, House-made Guacamole, and Fresh Salsa along with warm and thin Tortilla Chips. One chunk of Guac on a chip flew off the table and onto my shorts. But the Guac tasted good, as did the melted cheese. I then had the Two Protein Fajitas, selecting shrimp and chicken, to go with bell peppers. They were very good slipped into included Flour Tortillas. Black Beans tasted good but rice was dry. Unfortunately Diane's entree of a 12 oz. Ribeye Steak was just riddled with fat and not even Choice grade beef. Accompanying Mashed Potatoes were good. We received excellent, friendly service. And table seating was fine.

Had dinner here last night with my fiancé and both of us were so thoroughly impressed by every…read moreaspect of our experience - that I just had to log-in to write this review. There were a a handful of people waiting to be seated when we arrived and the couple before us were seated at the last outdoor patio table available. The hostess told us that we could go upstairs to the bar area and sit anywhere we wanted and a server would be with us directly. So that's what we did. As a side note, the whole vibe of the restaurant was very comfortable and the building itself is pretty remarkable. Water and menus were delivered within minutes of us selecting our table, and our waitress Victoria maintained that same level of attentiveness the whole time we were there. The biggest shortcoming of so many restaurants in and around Big Bear is the bar and their specialty drinks. But this place just slam dunked on every other restaurant we've ever tried over the years - and not just for the drinks. I love a good old fashioned but until last night, every place I'd been to served their old fashioned in a glass full of ice like I was getting a soda at a fast food drive through. Not here. A proper big block ice cube made the "Maple old fashioned" (hands down) the best drink I've ever had. (I think they've got like 7 or 8 different varieties of the old fashioned and I will definitely be back to try them.) Our potato skins appetizer was on another level and that was before our entrees even arrived. My beef dip sandwich was perfect as was wifey's chicken Scaloppini. The timing of food arriving and the periodic check-ins from our waitress was flawless. We spoke briefly with the bartender, Doug (who may or may not have been one of the owners) to express how much we enjoyed our drinks and dinner. The hallmark of a well-run restaurant is that everyone who works there conducts themselves like it's their name on the sign out front. That's exactly what we got from everyone involved. Whoever is in charge of the kitchen staff deserves a Michelin star rating. The rest of the staff is equally impressive. I can't say enough about this place. Excellent drinks, excellent food and dynamite service. If you want a top-notch dining experience in Big Bear, this should be your first and only choice. From now on, it'll be mine.

We were quoted a 15-25 minute wait, which somehow turned into nearly an hour. Apparently, Oakside…read moremeasures time the same way airlines measure "a slight delay." We're a family of four with a well-behaved standard poodle, so we completely understood that our seating options were limited. What we didn't understand was watching two other families with dogs arrive after us and get seated well before us, along with what felt like half of Big Bear. Our "table is ready" text finally arrived 53 minutes after we joined the waitlist. If the real wait is an hour, just say an hour. At least then we could have taken our dog for a hike, grabbed lunch somewhere else, and possibly returned in time for our table.

What a vibe!!…read more Visiting Joshua Tree and had to make a stop here! Options for coffee or a cocktail, what a cool concept. They have cool art work and merch. Staff are super friendly and had great customer service. We tried the Banana nut latte, salted caramel cold brew, Arnold Palmer and a cocktail El Compsnero. All were super tasty! I would add a little extra swetner when getting a tea, but we enjoyed our mid day pick me up! The photo booth was so much fun! We had a blast getting our pics. Just overall a dope place!

Overhyped and not worth it…read more The place looks really nice inside, but unfortunately, that's about the only positive thing I can say. I ordered the blueberry hibiscus, and it was terrible there was barely any flavor at all. It was so bad that I ended up throwing it away, which felt like a complete waste of money. My friend ordered the matcha latte, and that was just as disappointing. The matcha was extremely watered down and had very little flavor. To make things worse, the cashier was rude and had a standoffish attitude, which made the experience even less enjoyable. The AC also wasn't working, so it was uncomfortable inside. Overall, this place is way overhyped. The interior is cute, but the drinks and customer service were a huge letdown. Definitely not worth the money or the hype.

Just wanted to leave a shout out for our server at Black Bear Diner in Barstow. Diane was excellent…read moreand accommodating (have some food allergies). She was a great great representative for Black Bear Diner. We will be back for great food!

Loooved it here! A lot of food and great customer service…read more I ordered the homemade hash it was delicious I couldn't get enough of it. My husband ordered his go to french toast They were large and fluffy. The place is so cute I enjoyed all the bears and the mini store I wished I could have bought some items but we were stopping by.