First time visiting and it was good! I ordered the "Leading Man", a small fry, and a large drink. They offer both Coke and Pepsi products along with Horchata, Jicama, and Stubborn Sodas! My order came out to our table 15 minutes later (freshly cooked to order). The burger was better than I expected. The portion size of meat was very generous and the meat quality itself tasted very good. Almost like a mix of Five Guys and In n Out burgers. So delicious. The fries were deliciously crispy too. The inside of the restaurant is a little warm, but a good amount of comfortable seating is offered inside, and a dog friendly patio around the building. Loved all of the beautifully painted wall murals too. Good first-time experience and one of the top burger places in Big Bear, in my opinion. read more

Get The Burger - Leading Man burger, small fries, large soft drink ($18) - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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"Ticket didn't print". That's what happens when u trying going to MID places and giving them a chance. Even left a tip for the great customer service though how am I waiting over an hour and still no food, I understand it may be "understaffed" but customers behind me in line are getting their food before mine. All I ordered was a singular patty burger and fries. I find it really cool they got Pepsi and cola though that's it. May NEVER come back here, genuinely taking their advice and going to Carl's Jr as they would NEVER be this bad at giving me a burger and it tastes 10x better. The bathrooms are clean and the area is nice, parking sucks just like the food. Might have to take back the tip I left from their tip jar as they literally just robbed me of my time. As I am writing this, my food has still not been given out and I already asked them about it, other customers are still being given priority despite more than an hour wait. Not coming back and do NOT recommend. read more

Get The Burger - This is cool - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

We got an order to go and the service was super quick and good. The menu is super Finn We ordered their leading lady and a leading man, a hot dog and nuggets for the kids, and their French fries and onion rings. Their different ranch dressings like the wasabi ranch were the stars of the show, along with the special sauce on the burgers. We enjoyed the meal and next time will try the dine in option. Definitely a great burger spot if you're visiting or live in Big Bear. read more

Get The Burger - The leading lady - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Very underwhelming. We've been coming here for years and the food quality has declined tremendously. Their burger patties have changed and are now undercooked, from frozen box patties.. and sauces have been watered down. Wasn't worth the wait how it used to be. Might give it a try again if I don't have to feed a bunch of kids. read more

This place was a hit. We were really craving fresh burgers with all the juice and sauce. We ordered two double cheeseburgers, chicken sandwich, hot dog, French fries, onion rings. Everything was awesome. So good, in fact, we visited two days in a row! Wait times were no more than 10 minutes, by the way! Parking is convenient, seating available inside and outside. I wish we would have got a t-shirt! read more

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Long line and long wait but worth it! So good! Great burgers and amazing shakes! Always a fan favorite ! And love love love the mural! read more

Get The Burger - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

The Cod Burger was amazing brilliant in color & taste The Cole Slaw was fresh tasty & a wonderfully spice on the dressing. Service was slow but they warn you. it's not fastfood. As a cook myself I know quality tasty food takes time. The placed was packed inside & outside. The drivethu line never ended friendly tourist chatting all over ***It"s worth the wait*** This building had struggled getting a good business, not anymore. GET THE BURGER****is here to stay. Very reasonable price God Bless this new Business read more

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This burger was delicious. 9.2/10. The meat was seasoned well, very moist and flavorful overall. I love burger sauce so it could've used more than that is my only critique. We also got sweet potato and regular fries, they were good. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a burger. You won't find better in Big Bear! read more

Get The Burger - Double cheese burger - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Walked in and stoop in front of the register for almost 10 min before being acknowledged. Kitchen full of people. Took our order. They only take CASH We kept seeing everyone's food get taken out. They threw our receipt away. Ignored us. We were sitting in an almost empty restaurant. Long story short if you are any color but WHITE do not go here. You are not welcome. We are glad we didn't eat here. In a town full of options - you do not need to deal with filthy incompetent people read more

Get The Burger - Nasty food - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Super good food fo such a reasonable price! I was so surprised that given Big Bear is predominantly a tourist area, they are not charging ridiculous amount for their food, especially since they're so far away from the main civilization. Food is generous amount, they have yummy options, and overall great service. Highly recommend this place! read more

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I think I may have set my expectations a little too high after seeing this place all over social media. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype it felt more like an overhyped Carl's Jr. The burger itself was underwhelming; the patty tasted like it had been frozen, and the veggies didn't seem very fresh. That said, the pickle fries were a standout crispy, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. We chose to sit out on the deck, which had a really charming view of the forest definitely a plus for the atmosphere. The wait for food was a bit longer than expected, but the staff was very friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. Overall, it was an okay experience. Not bad, just not quite what I'd hoped for. read more

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Welp, we came this past Saturday during the power outage of the entire Big Bear Valley... to say that EVERYONE was on the look out for any place that had electricity should tell you that it was as if we were living in dystopian times LMAO!! The restaurant staff handled it like Champs! We arrived right as they opened at 11:30 AM, and they KNEW it was going to be one of those days from go. Plenty of seating indoors and out. Food was fresh, music was pleasant, and beer was cold. I got the 'Leading Man' with beer-battered onion rings. Ask for the side of ranch dressing at the counter before you have a seat. Respectfully Reviewed. read more

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This place makes a solid burger! I get the beyond version and it's really excellent. Quick friendly service and casual ambiance.

Good quality burgers for a good value. $10 for a single and roughly $13 for a double. Patties are thick cut. Codfather ~$10 is solid option too! Only downside is the wait. Wait in the line was a good 15-20min, wait for the food is another 30-45min. But they do warn you that the wait is long. Up to you if you want to wait that long for your food. Besides the wait food is solid. Good classic burgers. Patio is dog friendly and the owners were really nice! read more

Get The Burger - Cod father - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Leading Man, exceptional and outstanding, juicy, love the grilled onions and fresh lettuce and tomatoes. All around amazing. Didn't feel rushed, very laid back, mellow and peaceful, great views. It wasn't rush hour so parking was easy. read more

Get The Burger - Leading Man - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

They are very friendly, give free sauces! Like what kind of restaurant gives free sauces in this economy!? Also the food was AMAZING. I'm so glad we chose this plate to enjoy some good food. Alex J sounds like a miserable person who doesn't appreciate quality food. read more

Haven't been here in a couple of years. Burgers are as good as I remember. I had a protein style double patty which was good. Service is great and they have music playing in the background. Sorry no photos of food this time around. read more

Get The Burger - Outside patio - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Always a great place to come to. Weather you are in the mood for cod father, beer battered onion rings of a good burger this is the spot. They have some great mural wall art. The wait does vary but always worth the wait. read more

READ THIS FIRST! **NOT FAST FOOD!** --It's great, not earth shatteringly good-- 10 STEPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL GTB EXPERIENCE 1. Enter. 2. Send someone from your party to get a BOOTH. 3. Send another to the order station to grab menu's. 4. Look over the menus while you're in line. 5. Order. They are so nice :) 6. Wait patiently for 45+ minutes. 7. Wonder if they lost your order... 8. Get your order. Yum looks good doesn't it? 9. Eat. 10. Byeeeee! -VEGGIE OPTIONS: they have veggie patties for two dollars and impossible burgers for $3.50 per patty. -Thank you for the great burger and the military discount :-) read more

Get The Burger - The Duke! - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Really Good food. Plenty of seating. Long wait., but they warn you ahead of time. Very little parking. read more

Get The Burger - The kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Came by after a day in the summit with a group of about 10. This place looks small at first but plenty of seating and good enough for 2 big groups. Menu has a variety of burgers, sides, kids menu items and limited edition items likes pickle fries and shakes. The group ordered a bit of everything , burgers (turkey patty was also ordered ), fries, kids nuggets, pickles fires, onion rings and a few shakes. It did take about 20-25 minutes for the group to slowly get our orders. The one thing that wasn't super convenient was the inconsistency in times. By the time the lady person in our group got their food, the ones that had ordered food had already received and finished their food. 1 one group members order had been forgotten (stuff happens). Overall, food was fresh , and very good all together. Would return but probably not in a big group and not with hungry kids. Give em a snack before maybe. read more

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The decor and signage around the place warns you of the slow pace, but waiting over an hour for a cheeseburger is absolutely ridiculous. Watching people who've ordered AFTER you get their food before you is absurd. Pro tip: Only go here if you have nothing to do the rest of the day. read more

My kids love this place! Great traditional burgers fries onion rings etc If you're craving a burger and fries go here !! read more

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Get The Burger in Big Bear is a must stop if you're craving a great burger in a classic diner-style setting. The service was excellent friendly, welcoming, and quick, which made the whole experience even better. The diner-like ambiance gives the place a cozy, laid-back vibe that fits perfectly with Big Bear's charm. And of course, the burger was outstanding: juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in town! read more

Get The Burger - The Director Burger - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

This is a cool local burger spot. The staff were nice. We all enjoyed our meal. I was able to get a veggie burger. It is sort of small loud and overwhelming inside the place. read more

Get The Burger - Leading lady with a veggie patty avocado and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

All of the burgers are suuuper flavorful, srsly just pick any that sounds good to you. The fish taco is huuuge, literally the size of my head, also yum! Also do not knock the pickle fries, they were surprisingly a hit! The food does take a while, but soo worth it. Parking is a little small so carpool if you can. read more

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Great place to eat, when in Big Bear. The burgers were good and the sides were outstanding. We made a pit stop here, following our few hours at Snow Play and enjoyed our lunch. The wife and youngest split a burger and I enjoyed their giant Chicago dog. The sides were nice and hot and seemed to have been freshly made. Probably the best part of the meal, besides the Chicago dog was the sweet potato bits, which were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Wish they weren't out of their pickle fries but they seem to be a pretty hot commodity. The place was nice and clean on the side and had several side and drink options. Great place to visit while I'm Big Bear. read more

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I fear I must leave a review as a fair warning to others. Came here bc a local told me: ITS SOOOOO GOOOOD The burgers are honestly average Got the director and it was fine. Not bad. Not great. Got the cod burger and fish was soooo rubbery, would not get again The $5 salad is abysmal. Def someone just cut open a plastic bag and dumped the remains- lettuce was browned and really should not have been served. The salad dressing is the kind that comes in those little bag, like a large ketchup packet Large fries is hardly large can't imagine how small the small is. So many signs on the walls about how if u want fast food, go to Carls Jr, that they are short staffed and u need to be patient, that it's difficult times to hire. Even the mural talks about importance of patience and that the food is worth the wait So clearly there are issues here w wait times! We came at 5:30 and it was EMPTY. We waited a reasonable amount of time but likely bc it was empty It's evident that the kitchen and staff is run by all high school looking kids, how good can u expect the food to be Very very VERY average restaurant. If we truly had to wait, it would have been even more disappointing Don't think I will crave this place again for our Big Bear trips read more

We stop by this place from time to time. Always decent burger and plenty of patio space to enjoy a nice day. People that run it are nice and the have coke and Pepsi products for those that have to know. read more

Get The Burger - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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2/23/26 We were greeted warmly and the woman at the cashier was extremely nice as well. However, as we were sitting down waiting for our food, we noticed none of the employees wearing gloves at all. Extremely unsanitary. The lettuce, meat, bread, everything was touched with bare hands and numerous employees. Some even had Apple Watch bands. When we addressed the concern to the manager, she tried reassuring that they wash their hands "very frequently"...doesn't seem as a valid excuse to not wear gloves, or wear accessories on your wrists and fingers. Saw multiple workers touch veggies and meat without washing hands in between steps. Violated health code in every single way. Owner was gracious enough to not give us a hassle and refunded us. Girl at the cashier was nice as well. Bummer we couldn't enjoy the full experience. read more

The best tasting beef patty I have ever tasted & love the inside decor. I got the Leading Man burger read more

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Great spot in Big Bear! Definitely not "fast food" and the burgers we got were amazing and worth the wait. On a Friday afternoon, almost all seats were packed which tells you how good it is. Great burgers! read more

Get The Burger - Director + jalapeños - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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A very simple exterior belie a beautiful interior. The beautiful murals on the walls add whimsy and color to a not fast-food restaurant giving something to glance at for the wait of your meal. The service was polite, helpfully explaining any questions about the menu and their special items. The food is excellent. I had the Duke, a burger with bacon, BBQ sauce, and an onion ring. The BBQ sauce was sweet but not overly so with the bacon and onion rings providing a great crunch (even smothered in sauce). The buns were nice and supple and the patty and cheese were great as well. Along with the Duke I had their new special fried cheese balls. The five were a honey and cheddar cheese mix with pretzel crumb exterior served with one of three sauces. The spicy sauce that I chose had a great kick with a rich creamy taste reminiscent of ketchup and mayo based sauces. In short a delicious pairing to the cheese balls. All in all, whilst not a quick experience, it definitely was a delicious one. read more

I like the amount of options on the menu and the amount of milkshakes to choose from. It's small and can feel a little claustrophobic so we don't come here often but we came last time in town and now sitting here craving their tater tots lol a must try if you're in town read more

We had a group of 6 and sampled several burgers including raccoon style!! So yum! The plain hot dog was also impressive - Don't skip the zucchini and pickle fries. Also the Oreo shake was excellent. Great service and friendly atmosphere!! read more

Amazing place to eat, amazing staff and amazing vibes !!! Highly recommend. Very family friendly. Thank you Eric and Lynn . Best burger in town read more

The "leading lady" burger was excellent. The lettuce and tomato were very fresh. The grilled onions are a great addition to the burger. They nicely cut it in half for us to share. They used a bit more sauce than I usually have, but it was good. The fries were hot and quite tasty. The vanilla shake was just ok in our opinion. Seemed a bit thin, and tasted more like ice milk. The ambiance is great with cute murals on the walls. Don't come here if you're in a hurry. They mention on the menu that everything is grilled to order and that they are not a fast food place, and they weren't kidding. It was worth the wait though. The food was that good. Will have to go back again and try something else next time. read more

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One of the better burgers we've had while up in Big Bear. All fresh ingredients, soft buns, and especially enjoyed the creamy melted cheese, diced grilled onions, and burger sauce on the director's cut. Nothing large about the large fries though, while they also taste excellent the portion size is lacking - not quite enough to share with someone, depending how hungry you are. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, dog friendly on the patio. read more

Glorified frozen food. Burgers are frozen patties and the "secret sauce" tastes like a thousand island knock off. The only redeeming part of this burger is the bun. Fries and tater tots have a weird hue. Not sure if it's old oil or old food. After all the stellar reviews we were truly disappointed to waist our money at this tourist trap. read more

Get The Burger - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

The food was amazing, the service was incredible as well. I live quite the drive away but I am being honest when I tell you I would totally drive back here for another burger. I had the "Duke" burger, and it was insanely good. read more

Get The Burger - Duke - Burgers Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California