We recently used this BBQ restaurant to cater our mother's 80th birthday celebration, and…read moreeverything was absolutely amazing! We ordered ribs, pulled pork, smoked turkey, brisket, mac and cheese, potato salad, cornbread, baked beans, and coleslaw, and every single item was delicious. All our guests were so impressed. The meats were tender, flavorful, and perfectly smoked. The brisket practically melted in your mouth, the ribs were outstanding, and the smoked turkey was incredibly moist. The sides were just as impressive. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, the baked beans were packed with flavor, and the cornbread was a huge favorite. In addition to the fantastic food, Garrett was wonderful to work with. He was extremely responsive to all of our questions and communications, whether by email or text, which made the planning process easy and stress-free. We were feeding a large group, and everyone raved about the food. The catering helped make our mother's milestone birthday celebration truly special, and we couldn't have been happier. We highly recommend them for any catering event and will definitely be ordering from them again!

The food was amazing! The spot is tucked away in the back of the building, and when we first…read morearrived it looked closed since it was empty. But once we walked up, we noticed a window where you place your order. We got the 2-combo meal with chicken and baby back ribs, and both were incredible. The meat was so tender it literally fell off the bone, and everything was packed with flavor. The sides, mac and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw were all solid, with the mac and cheese and potato salad being my favorites. If you're visiting Big Bear, I definitely recommend stopping by for some BBQ. 4.5/5

Service 10/10 Beer Selection 10/10…read moreHalf Rack, perfectly smoked and still super moist 10/10 Best Links I've ever had, still had the deliciously fatty moisture- perfect 10/10 In short: BEST BBQ I'VE HAD IN YEARS!

Crappy service. Walked in. Sat ourselves. Had to get own…read moremenu. Was seen by at least two employees but unacknowledged. After waiting for about seven or eight minutes, my family and I just left. Another bad service experience in Big Bear. Been coming for decades & love, but so many businesses have a chip on their shoulder. Too bad.

Brisket: 10/10 it was so tender and juicy! My husband ordered a pound of it and it was so good he…read moreate it all in one sitting! Collard greens: 10/10 cooked in hock soup! So tasty Garlic mash potatoes: 8/10 also delicious! Buttery and good garlicky flavor Pulled pork sandwich: 7/10 the pulled pork was a little dry, not enough bbq sauce. Definitely ask for bbq sauce on the side. I added more to mine and turned out to be much better with that Kids Mac & cheese: 7/10 my husband and I loved it, but not so much my toddler. They sprinkled some cayenne pepper on it which made it a bit too spicy for a toddlers palette Fries: 7/10 these were thick wedges which were tasty. I don't usually like wedge cut fries but here it was crispy on the outside and soft inside. Also had cayenne sprinkled on top which we liked except my toddler lol. Suggestion for the restaurant: please have an option to make the kids meal not spicy Service: 10/10 our service was a kind guy who check in on us regularly and provided us with anything we needed! Ambiance: 10/10 had great music playing. We came Thursday night which I believe was game night. They had some board games left out for customers and play doh for the kids! It kept my toddler nice and busy while we enjoyed our meal :)

It's been a few years since I last visited BYB&G. The menu has changed and they've renamed some…read moreentrees. All in all, it was a decent experience. The food was okay, but they run out of popular items. I wanted the brisket but it was done by our 6pm seating. Granted, it was Sunday and they probably didn't plan for a late rush. I did have the greens but it was a small portion. I should've gotten the garlic mashed potatoes. The ribs were okay, and the fat pig burger was okay. Fries were decent and the drinks were standard (no alcohol ordered). You can expect to spend about $30 a person. Since I've not tried other BBQ in Big Bear, I'm not sure where this stands. However it was a decent meal. No big issues.

i will be back every single time i am in big bear! me and my…read morefriend went bar hopping in the village and landed on murrays. the food was actually yummy and more affordable than any of the other places in the village. our burger was big enough to share between 2 of us for $15 and cocktail was $8.5! at that point why even go anywhere else lol like the past reviews tables are pretty hard to find after karaoke starts, we waited maybe 30 minutes before we snagged some spots on the bar and got to order food before kitchen closed. staff is super attentive and will check up on everyone despite the packed chaos karaoke wait time!!! super important if this is your target!!!! we put our names down at 7pm, got called at 8:30! this is on a saturday night of a 3 day weekend so maybe its usually a shorter wait. earlier on people were singing more classics that everyone knows, later on as audience changed there were more younger people who knew a wider range of songs. crossed this off my bucket list, cant wait to be back :D

Went here for dinner one night as it came highly recommended for great pub food. I had the ribeye…read moresteak and my friend had the salmon. They were good but I wouldn't say great. Wait staff was nice and helpful and plenty of parking. Walking distance to the main strip in Big Bear Lake. We got there right before 8pm and they stopped serving food shortly after 8pm. Lots of fun bar activity and karaoke going on. We probably won't go back for dinner but may return for drinks some time.

Must try. Food is delicious. Costumer service awesome. Really cool environment…read more We came in last minute before closing. They greeted us warmly, took our order, even suggested foods for us. Great, awesome, amazing restaurant.

The interior was definitely surprising, and not what I expected. It was fun and cute. The entrance…read morewas adorable, then you walk in to a whole new world. The food was good, but a little over priced, in my opinion. We ate outside to enjoy the good weather and nice view of the lake. You order on the machine and you wait for your food and drinks to come out. Service was pretty fast. Drinks and food orders are announced separately. Would be nice if it were announced together so you don't have to make two trips. The way they announce your name is cute; it definitely fits the theme. So quirky. I enjoyed it. Pretty easy parking.

Brought our little one here and Fire Rock Burgers & Brews turned out to be a solid call. Parking is…read moreeasy -- there's a lot right behind the restaurant -- and the seating is generous: patio in the front, patio in the back, and a full indoor area. Brought the stroller in without any trouble, which is always a win. The atmosphere is what gets you first. There's a ton of cool decor to take in, and the menu has music-themed names for everything -- a fun detail if you're paying attention. Food was delicious and the beers on tap are a great selection to pair with it. Service was attentive and the vibe is comfortable for families without feeling like a kids' spot. It's just a good place, period. Definitely coming back.

Terrible service. Sat ourselves at open table, then told by…read morewaitress to go wait to be seated at hostess stand. Waited there five whole minutes- no hostess- then hostess arrives & tells us there is a half hour wait. There were 3 open tables in sight. Just left. I'm assuming owners weren't there. Why do so many businesses in Big Bear have a chip on their shoulder? I love BB and have been coming for decades, but many places don't appreciate their customers. No wonder there's so much business turnover.

We were walking around the village and decided to stop in here for dinner. The restaurant was…read morepretty crowded, which is a great thing. It was a rather chilly evening so we requested to sit indoors. This restaurant looks extremely upscale, but the servers and the employees are all down to earth very gracious and willing to help. We were promptly seated and asked for a drink order. When our server returned with the drinks, he asked if we had any questions about the menu. We didn't and placed our orders. My wife ordered the Oakside burger and sweet potato fries, and I ordered the French dip along with sweet potato fries. The wife thoroughly enjoyed her burger. It was cooked to perfection. The bun was fresh and the condiments crisp. She also really liked her sweet potato fries. They were hot and freshly prepared. I ordered the beef dip that was served on a unique roll that was outstanding. It really set off the whole sandwich. The Ajou was great, and the fresh horseradish was on point. The entire sandwich tasted amazing. Also, I enjoyed the sweet potato fries. This was a very nice dining experience. We will definitely be going back again when we're hungry for something more than just sandwiches. Their menu looked outstanding with some great looking steaks and seafood. This is a great little location. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Started out, heading to a different venue, learning however, this town closes early and I mean…read moreearly! Here is my story On one hand, my journey to big Bear Valley was defeated because snow was scarce. And, I had to learn how to find the bald eagles. That is my preference now on to oak side I'm guessing Oakside as the place to go locals and visitors alike. Street level is patio dining upstairs second level is covered and rather dark. Food menu is what anyone can expect from a local pub restaurant diner Same thing can be said about their alcoholic beverages or their non-alcoholic alcoholic beverages You do need to check in with the gal downstairs if you want to sit on the street level patio dining. Otherwise walk up the stairs and sit at the bar. Food was decent. Service was excellent. If I'm ever in the area again.(I'm sure I will be) I definitely stop in again

Stopped in for a pre Mother's Day Dinner. 6pm reservation; glad we made reservations. By 7:30 the…read moreplace was packed! Hostess and server were very courteous, friendly, and helpful. Food was amazing! Generous servings, food cooked to perfection. We ordered the calamari appetizer, vegetable lasagne, and clam chowder. DELISH AND WAY MORE FOOD THAN WE COULD EAT. Bring an appetite!

Do not come with a family or group larger than 5. We came with two families wanting to eat at a…read morenice steak restaurant. 9 total people and the hostess repeatedly told us only 4 people can be at any booth or table. They wouldn't allow our small children to sit at a table with us. She was not willing to solve a problem and was very stern that we couldn't eat there with 9. Only two other tables in the entire restaurant were seated so it was practically empty. Do NOT EAT HERE

We really love this place the pizza is fire. I keep telling myself I'll try the pasta next time,…read morebut I always end up going back to the pizza. The service was great, and since we had our pups with us, we sat outside. It was still a really nice setup honestly, I prefer it. We'll definitely be back on our next trip.

We recently visited saucy mamas midweek and the food was good but our order came out wrong and then…read moreI kind of felt gypped on the garlic bread. But I'll start with what's good, pizza taste great. The vibe inside and out is great and service is good as well. Restaurant was clean and was appealing to all the senses. The bad we ordered a single topping 1/2 n 1/2 and when it came out they missed the 1/2 topping on one side. They took it back and just threw the missing topping and brought it back out. Obviously it didn't taste the same as if it was baked from the get go and was a little cold by the time they brought it back out. Now the garlic bread, just don't buy it. We ordered a two piece and I assumed it would be a half a French bread loaf. What came out was so disappointing that you could only laugh. I kid you not it looked like half a hot dog bun. Yup one side of a hot dog bun with garlic butter and a ketchup cup with sauce to dip it in. I do believe, I'd give them a second chance if I'm being honest but my first visit is the only mulligan they'll get. Next time I will not accept a pizza made incorrectly or order the garlic bread.

Cozy place, great service, and very friendly staff. Chicken pot pie and country fried steak are…read moregood. The cinnamon french toast is a must have. Only thing is they don't have a paper menu. You need to scan the QR code to see the menu from your phone. It is challenging for elderly people.

It's important to note that this rating has nothing to do with the food, as we ended up leaving…read morebefore ordering. My low rating is entirely based on the customer service experience within the first few minutes of arriving. I came in with my dog, fully aware that we would need to sit outside. Since most restaurants still have you check in first, I stood at the podium where there was a sign indicating a server would check in guests. After standing there briefly, an employee asked if we wanted to sit on the patio. I said yes, and he responded by telling us to "go up the ramp." Not even in a friendly manner. Me being me I just wanted to verify that I didn't have to check in as it wasn't just myself, my party we're not all with me ..wanting to make sure I was following the correct process, I politely asked if I didn't need to check in first. His response came across as annoyed, basically repeating that he had already told us to go up the ramp. The interaction felt unnecessarily dismissive and rude. There's a difference between being direct and making guests feel unwelcome. I'm usually not someone who leaves negative reviews over one interaction, but both my husband and brother-in-law also noticed the attitude, as they were close enough to hear and it immediately made us uncomfortable enough to leave. Before leaving, I did take a quick look at the patio area and noticed it was very shaded with leaves scattered around from the wind, which didn't make the outdoor dining setup feel especially inviting either. Overall, this was disappointing because I had chosen this spot to celebrate my 30th birthday and was really looking forward to enjoying a big, delicious pancake. Unfortunately, the experience started off on the wrong foot and we decided not to stay.