My husband and I went to the Captain's Anchorage to celebrate our 30th anniversary. The service…read morewas 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.

Ambiance 5/5 Make sure you meet "George" the one form the…read moreunderworld. 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

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.

Being from Hawaii (Exit 8) I was a bit skeptic. But I was completely wrong! My Ohana & I are sooooo…read moreImpressed! Amazing Poke bowls, feels like home. We ordered the Pele, Paniolo, Krakatoa, Luwow, and of course the deserts! The Kingston did not disappoint! Tasted like Banana Lumpia! Kids ordered the Kahala, and the island style. Felt home away from Home. The owners took real great care of us when they knew we were from Hawaii! Atmosphere is fun and alluring! I was amazed how many people come to this place. Line out the door but it went quick. Recommend to Hawaii people and all who willing to travel the distance. Loved their food and staff! Major props to the owners!!!

The view at Tropicali was beautiful, the entire restaurant is its own mood. The restaurant really…read moredeserves to be called #1.

We had such a wonderful dinner! We sat outside, and the weather was absolutely perfect for an…read moreevening out. Our server Kailyn was incredibly sweet and kind and really went above and beyond to make our experience special. We enjoyed some wine and their Mountain Mule, which was delicious. The food was fantastic--the ribeye was cooked perfectly and full of flavor, and the short rib was absolutely wonderful. The soup, salad, and fresh bread were all so good as well. Overall, it was a beautiful evening with great food, wonderful drinks, and exceptional service. Thank you to all the staff who served us so well. We really enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back!

WARNING FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN…read more If you are planning to dine here with young children, I would strongly reconsider. Based on our experience, this restaurant is not kid-friendly at all. We felt very uncomfortable dining here as a family. The atmosphere and overall treatment did not make us feel welcome with children, and instead of being able to relax and enjoy our meal, we felt as though having young kids with us was an inconvenience. Families deserve to know this before making a reservation or spending their money here. If you are dining with young children and are looking for a warm, welcoming, family-friendly restaurant, I would recommend choosing somewhere else.

The food was great, as was the scenery. I was a little skeptical because the place was almost…read moreempty, except for one other couple who were there before us and one couple after. We assumed this was because it was a Sunday, but the lake view during the sunset was beautiful, the server was friendly and attentive, and, again, the meal was delicious. Since we were celebrating our anniversary, I told my husband I would pretend he had rented the place out for us.

Fine dining service at its worst. A ladies trip of 6 celebrating my 60th. Atmosphere was nice with…read morethe sunset through the windows. A guitarist playing really nice music in the background. Greeted by the owners, Midean and Jerry. A good start that turned horrible. Our server, Alan was sweet but didn't know what "aldenté" meant for my Clam Linguine. Sadly, the lnguini came overcooked. When one of my girlfriend went to tip the musician and asked if he could stay another hour and she would pay him, he said yes but needed to clear it with Midean. My friend was treated rudely by her. As an owner of any establishment, service, service, service is top priority to your customers. This was not the case. Midean's demeanor was short and annoyed. Mind you, restaurant hour closes at 8:00 pm. However, the bar closes at 9:00 pm. Towards the end of our dinner, it felt hurried. Additionally, staff never complimented a dessert with a candle and a birthday song. But Alan offered to box our leftovers. Jerry, the husband owner was nice. But we know who wears the pants - the mean old lady. Menu prices in other upscale restaurants, server offers these services. Next day, my mediocre, less than 6 pieces of clam linguini was not packed. Went into town to grab a bite to eat before heading down the mountain. Keep in mind, Corkage fee per bottle here is $30 per bottle. Typically, elsewhere is $15-20. Beware. Upon discovering my clam linguini was not packed, My friend who graciously paid the $600+ bill called and spoke to Midean ( elderly owner lady); again, the owner was super defensive and pushed the responsibility on us for not packing the leftovers ourselves. Polite response from my friend to Midean, "your server Alan offered to pack our leftovers," shifting the responsibility back to the restaurant. When asked if my food could be replaced, a rude response was a stern no, it's not our fault! I asked how will you address this incident to your staff? She said, " Will tell server never to offer packing leftovers to customers." Furthermore, she told us to never come back. Wowzer - indeed, we will be taking our business elsewhere and warn others not to experience your rudeness.

gorgeous view and delicious food!!! menu is very diverse…read more prices are great also! we loved loved loved it

We had an absolute fantastic experience at this restaurant…read more 1. The view of the lake is phenomenal. On the night we were there we saw fish, jumping, kids running around and playing, and lots of boats. 2. They had an amazing beer selection (although I wish it had been significantly colder). 3. I had the salmon cilantro salad, which was delicious, crisp, fresh, and very filling. 4. The server was very busy, but we never felt neglected. I will absolutely go back

Murray's Saloon & Eatery is one of our favorite spots in Big Bear, and since we're up here often,…read moreit's a must-visit every trip. We always order the ribeye steak and split it because the portion is huge and always cooked just right. It's one of those meals we look forward to every time we come up. The karaoke is another reason we keep coming back. It's always a fun atmosphere, whether you're singing or just watching everyone else perform. The staff has always been friendly, and the whole place has that laid-back local vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. If you're visiting Big Bear, definitely add Murray's to your list!

Went to big bear for the weekend! Have always heard great reviews about this local bar!…read more Went in Saturday and Ashley behind the bar was amazing. Made us feel like we're were back home at our little watering hole ! She deserves a well needed raise! The bacon cheese burger was amazing. I would give her and the burger 10 stars Now's here is where the 3star comes in. Went in on sunday and Tony was the bar tender! He is the rudest, negative and most unfriendly person I think I have ever met! I got up went to the restroom and he trashed my water and napkins. When I asked if I could have more water with lime I was given water with lemon (not a big deal) then I jokingly made a comment about the napkins! Tony proceeded to tell me to go to another bar and closed us out! He said a few more choice words I won't repeat! He is bad for your establishment! There was another patron that was having the same issues! Needless to say the two brand new beers we were just served were left untouched I would come back as long and Tony isn't working!!!!! Best thing you could do is fire him

Another great Mexican food spot in Big Bear! You can sit inside or out on the patio. We sat outside…read moreon a beautiful day on memorial weekend. Our server was Jesus, he was very attentive and friendly, he did get our drink order wrong but was very apologetic and told me it was his 3rd day. We ordered the trio fajitas which were very flavorful and tender, the rice and beans were very tasty too. Our friends also ordered the steak fajitas and were very pleased too! The drinks were delicious! Great place!

Great food, great customer service Great atmosphere, very…read morewelcoming Overall great restaurant, great prices as well

New to this where do I start? How about with WOW! I'm a…read moreflatlander from the OC area, who went up to see friends in Big Bear they invited us out for a lovely Italian meal at a friend's place this place is truly a diamond in the rough. When in a sleepy mountain town, you never expect to find a fabulous place like this. Quality, well prepared and properly presented with reasonably priced menu. I have eaten some of the best family run small Italian places throughout Orange county and this one rivals all of those. It is absolutely a go-to destination for a proper meal made with love. All with fresh ingredients and presented properly, generous portions served by a small family oriented staff the owner Allison is charming smart and knows true value of quality food and ingredients. After some fabulous conversation we came to understand that she has a great knowledge of food and preparation don't ask her to speak Italian but she will talk to you in French if you like! Do not miss chance to be part of something that is bigger than being on the mountain. Cheers to the Sweet Basil bistro family.

I'm local and I have been here many times but it's a bit hit and miss. Today we ordered the chicken…read moreparm and mine was two flat piece of chicken ends, so mostly I had breading that didn't even taste like parm. My chicken appeared to be 2 end cuts, the thin end they cut off two other pieces and weird it wasn't a single chicken breast. My friend had the same thing with a single big moist chicken breast. Totally different presentation of the same entree. The meal came with homemade garlic mashed potatoes. Since I am not a big potato fan I asked if I could just have a little angel hair paste instead of potato. The guy told me it would be an "UP CHARGE"! Really? I had no drink and my entree of two thin half pieces of chicken and garlic mashed potatoes was $36.....and they wanted to charge me to switch potatoes to pasta.....no they don't make their own pasta so this is just angel hair out of a package and boiled. Take the tourist money, I won't be back.

Having been here multiple times in the last decade, our visit yesterday was a bit disappointing,…read moreand I can no longer give this spot 5 stars. For a restaurant in a touristy area, it still lands at a solid 3.5 to 4 stars, but the experience has definitely taken a step back. Cleanliness - there's a fly constantly going up and down the window we sat next to. It was getting a lot of my attention but alas I did not have a fly swatter. Lucky sob!!! Food - portion sizes felt smaller. While Indian dishes aren't typically huge, the presentation this time made them look a bit meager--it could be the dinnerware, the presentation? I don't know. Flavor-wise, something has changed for the worse. The Chicken Tikka Masala was decent, but lacked the rich depth and spice profile of our previous visits. The Fish Vindaloo suffered a similar fate. It wasn't bad, but it lacked that bold, signature Indian flavor. Also, using salmon felt like a misstep; its strong flavor tends to clash with vindaloo spices rather than absorb them. Side note, this dish was not at all spicy. And the server never asked us about the spiciness level of any of the dishes we ordered. Maybe they only offer non-spicy for all their dishes?? The same vindaloo dish at our favorite Indian restaurant in L.A. is very spicy and full of other favors. Service was just ok. The restaurant was quiet, with far more empty tables than occupied ones, yet the food took quite a while to come out. At one point, at least four servers were standing around the counter watching the dinning hall. Yet, other than delivering the food, no one came to any of the tables to check on them once the food had been delivered. Multiple times nearby tables waved their hands in the air to get attention after they got their food. We overheard one young man asking for hot sauce and chuckled - so someone else wanted their food spicier, too! Come here if you REALLY love touristy/Americanized Indian or want some vegetarian choices. Personally, I'll find dinner elsewhere next time in Big Bear.

I was glad to find an Indian/ Himalayan Restaurant in Big Bear. One can only enjoy hamburgers and…read morepizzas for a limited time. We ordered two Thali combo meals. Each combo meal comes with rice, lentil, naan, salad or Raita. We had (1) Chicken Curry with Raita. Raita was very watery. As was the lentil. Lentil was also watery. The chicken curry was good. (2) Tandoori chicken with salad. The salad was the better choice than Raita. The Tandoori chicken was good. Again the lentil was too watery. The rice and naan were good. We also had the mango lassi, which is a shake with yogurt and mango. It was delicious but I wish it had come earlier (while I was waiting for my food). The drink did not come until after my food has arrived. Service was adequate. Nothing exceptional but gets the job done. Portion size was good.