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    Mandarin Garden

    4.0 (386 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sweet and sour shrimp
    Christian Vincent M.

    Great service and warm atmosphere. We were freezing and came in for lunch and some hot tea. This place hit the spot. We saved Mandarin Garden to our playlist when we come back to Lake Arrowhead. Normally the only Chinese restaurant in a small town isn't anything special but that isn't true in this case. Thank you

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    Melanie G.

    Mandarin Gardens has improved the look of their restaurant by finally getting rid of the old, stained carpet and replaced it with engineered vinyl flooring. It looks a million times better and I no longer have to worry about what I'm stepping on, haha. Their food is some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. I'm always a fan!

    My Chinese zodiac.
    Ania K.

    Chinese food high on top of a mountain near Lake Arrowhead. What can I say? I was really craving Chinese food while staying at the lake. This place has been around since 85 which is incredible. Inside it's dark and retro as hell. Love it! Locals seem to enjoy it as everyone dining the day I came in was joking around with the sweet owner. The food is ok. What threw me off was the very thick sauce on my beef and broccoli, maybe extra msg? And the egg flower soup was also extremely thick. Flavors were great and their lunch specials are awesome as they come with an abundance of food. My beef was very tender and the slightly crispy broccoli nice and fresh and cooked to perfection. I would most likely come back since I visit Lake Arrowhead several times a year but I'm guessing all their saucy dishes are made on the very thick side. Undecided at this point. 3.5 stars from me once Yelp gets their shit together and allows half stars.

    Our meal - à la carte, less than $50, tons of food, very flavorful.

    Welcoming environment, decision food, exemplary service. Will come again when visiting area!

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    I really like this place it's is kind of pricey but the best Chinese food on the mountain

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    Food here is very good. Try the Sizzling Scallops with beef super delicious. The service is also very good and friendly.

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    There were ants on the table, dust on the walls & when the waitress was asked what was in the kung pao chicken she said "I don't know" :/

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    Nice parent and a happy family

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    First time here food was great! We were looking for a family style restaurant since our favorite one closed down and this was exceptional!

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    Foodciszalwayszgood it is kind of dark very nice people lunch specials economical Full bar have gonecthetexgotvyears

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    Dogwood Tavern

    Dogwood Tavern

    3.7(132 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I own a place up here, and I spend at least one weekend every few weeks in Lake Arrowhead, and I've…read morebeen to Dogwood a couple of times. For the mountain, it's solid, the bartenders are friendly, the drinks are good, and the food is decent. That said, my main concern is with the atmosphere. It's... fine. And that's exactly the problem. As most of us know, there's a serious lack of entertainment options up here, especially for people under 60. Despite the older demographic, there's still a sizable group of younger, creative, and social folks looking for something to do. Sure, you could be satisfied with a '70s rock cover band for the 100th time in the village, but if not, then Dogwood has the potential to be the go-to spot if it just puts in a bit more effort. The last event listed on your website was in 2019. The last Instagram post was over two months ago, and the one before that was for New Year's Eve. With that kind of minimal effort in promoting and programming, it's no surprise the vibe is lacking. If Dogwood committed even 50% effort to curating consistent experiences and letting people know about them, I believe it could be one of the best spots on the mountain. Come on guys, my 94-year-old grandmother could do a better marketing job than you, and she barely knows how to use the internet. If you do better, you will be better!

    The staff especially Mike is amazingly nice and tentative to our large group!! Really appreciate…read morethe food as well - got the dogwood burger. It was delicious and the fries were good as well! Would recommend for a nice night with friends!!

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    Dogwood Tavern
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    Tiki Republik

    Tiki Republik

    4.3(131 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    We stayed the weekend at Lake Arrowhead and was walking around the village. We stumbled upon this…read moreTiki bar and decided to check it out. Food: 5/5 We came here manly for their drinks, but also decided to get their poke nachos. The tuna poke was top tier. The fish was fresh and paired beautifully with their sauces and guacamole. Since it was close to my birthday, the gave me a free pineapple dole whip as well. It tasted just like Disney's pineapple dole whip! Drinks: 4/5 We got the scorpion bowl between five people. The bowl was not very big, but the alcohol was definitely strong like most rum drinks. Next time I'm back I would probably get their other drinks instead of the fish bowl. Service: 5/5 The servers were super sweet and friendly. They were pretty busy, but very transparent and apologetic about it. The food and drink came out really quick. And despite the business, we got seated pretty quick as well. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is a cute tropical escape from the naturey and wilderness of Lake Arrowhead. The interior was well decorated and it was a very laid back vibes inside.

    Stop by here! No, seriously, stop by here…read more We were in Lake Arrowhead for a few days and we didn't expect to find a tiki bar here, but here we were. The tiki bar was a nice size and was very well themed. There were plenty of drink and food options. Since we were going to dinner right after, we only had an appetizer, which were the cream cheese rangoons. They were on the small side, but absolutely delicious which could be dangerous. My drink? So good. I went with the fun one, Come on Baby Light my Fire, which included dole whip! I felt like I was drinking a tasty boozy dole whip float, and the drink was quite large. Service was great and our bartender/server was entertaining and friendly. We will definitely be back again if we are in the area, and to perhaps try some more food options.

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    The Cadillac Cowboy - brisket sandwhich

    The Cadillac Cowboy

    3.8(202 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Our first stay up here in Lake Arrowhead, did research, this was on our top 5 list…read more We stopped at another place at 11:30 AM It was great. Then hit The Cadillac Cowboy. It's Tuesday before The 4th, so had the place to our selves, amazing ambiance and even better view! Our server was ultra friendly and on it! We drank and had the wings, me / the smoked sausage w peppers etc Both were spot on! Great music and country vibes! Love this place. We'll be back !

    Bottom Line: Overpriced and understaffed…read more The first thing I noticed when we walked into this establishment was an American flag draped across a table with lots of stuff on it. Like it was a tablecloth.... that was an immediate turn-off for me. The flag is never supposed to be used in this capacity - like a prop. Since we were with a group, I did not pick this place. It wasnt busy but it wasnt empty... and there was one gal working the entire place. We really felt badly for her as she was running around doing her absolute best to handle all us tourists. They really need to have more than one overworked person on the floor for this place is its in the middle of this touristy kind of spot. I ordered the half rack of ribs and since we had almost ten people, we ordered a pretty good sample of the menu. Frankly, I was just kind of unimpressed. The food was all just ok and for what they charge, it was surprising. Will not be back

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    The Cadillac Cowboy - Part of the bar

    Part of the bar

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    Whiskey Bent Butter Cake .. to die for!

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    The Lakefront Taproom Bar and Kitchen - Cold fries... still great view

    The Lakefront Taproom Bar and Kitchen

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    We stopped by Front Taproom with my sister and her husband, so we were a party of four. The…read moreatmosphere was really nice, fun, and lively! It was definitely packed when we went. Our waitress, Hannah, was really nice. She introduced herself right away, took our drink orders, and was very friendly. We got our appetizer pretty quickly, but our main food did take about 30 minutes to come out. Since the restaurant was so busy, it was understandable, but it was definitely a bit of a wait. For food, we tried a few different things: Patty Melt on gluten-free bread: 3/5 It was okay. Elote Tots: 5/5 SO GOOD! Definitely one of the highlights. Taproom Burger: 4/5 Really good! California Hot Dog: 3/5 It was okay. Strawberry Lemonade & Regular Lemonade: 10/10 AMAZING! Two of us had the strawberry lemonade and two had the regular lemonade, and we absolutely loved them. We had a good experience! The ambience was fun, the drinks were amazing, and Hannah was very sweet. The food was a little hit or miss depending on what you order, and there was a wait for our entrées, but the elote tots and lemonades are absolutely worth trying!

    Always love stopping by the lakefront taproom! They have great food and great views! They are…read morefamily-friendly and have activities for the kids (coloring books) and it's easy to accommodate kids at the tables. The menu is great whether you're in the mood for appetizers and drinks, a full meal, or both! They do classic bar food and also great salads. Easy to find something for everyone and they can accommodate different dietary restrictions. Everything we've had is always great so you can't go wrong. It's fun to watch the hustle and bustle of the Village and the boats and ducks on the water. They also have some TVs by the bar inside with sports on too. Worth checking out if you're at the Village!

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    Beers on tap

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    Blue cheese wedge salad

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    The Reindeer Room

    The Reindeer Room

    4.6(11 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    We had such an amazing experience at the Reindeer Room at SkyPark in Lake Arrowhead! The first…read morenight we stopped in, we sat at the bar and the bartenders were incredible. The atmosphere was perfect and we actually had the speakeasy to ourselves, which made the whole experience feel extra special. We loved it so much that we came back again the next night. When we walked in, Jacob the bartender recognized us right away and went out of his way to make sure we had another great experience. The service, drinks, and overall vibe were outstanding. If you're visiting SkyPark or Lake Arrowhead, the Reindeer Room is definitely a must-visit. Great drinks, amazing bartenders, and such a unique speakeasy experience. We'll definitely be back We had such an amazing experience at the Reindeer Room at SkyPark in Lake Arrowhead! The first night we stopped in, we sat at the bar and the bartenders were incredible. The atmosphere was perfect and we actually had the speakeasy to ourselves, which made the whole experience feel extra special. We loved it so much that we came back again the next night. When we walked in, Jacob the bartender recognized us right away and went out of his way to make sure we had another great experience. The service, drinks, and overall vibe were outstanding. If you're visiting SkyPark or Lake Arrowhead, the Reindeer Room is definitely a must-visit. Great drinks, amazing bartenders, and such a unique speakeasy experience. We'll definitely be back

    This place is an experience you have to try. What they have done to Santas Village is amazing…read more The drinks in the Reindeer room are delicious and made from the best craft bartenders. It is a beautiful bar and a fun time. The service is excellent

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    The Reindeer Room
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    Lake Arrowhead Sports Grille - Sushi!

    Lake Arrowhead Sports Grille

    4.0(413 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Our first visit to the Lake Arrowhead sports grill and bar was fantastic…read more I was afraid to go there as I pictured multiple tvs blaring at me, and while they did have several tvs with sports on, the volume was off, and they offered to change the channel for us, so it really wasn't intrusive at all. Our waiter could not have been nicer. I wish I could remember his name. He was so kind and eager to make our visit a good one. We started with the deep fried mushrooms which were good, but a little too heavily battered for my taste. They came with 2 dipping sauces, a spicy aoli style and an Asian chili sauce (sweet). I had the grilled salmon with lemon caper sauce. It came with your choice of 2 sides. I got the fully loaded baked potato and steamed vegetables. My meal was delicious and a large serving that I could not finish. Good value at $24. My husband got the ribeye with herb roasted potatoes and a salad. The salad was large and fresh with plenty of carrots and tomatoes. The herb roasted potatoes were delicious, but I would definitely get the fully loaded baked potato again. My husband said his ribeye was delicious and cooked exactly as he asked (medium). I had a martini which was a generous pour and the bartender even hand-stuffed some olives with blue cheese for me which was really kind as the bar was quite busy. The atmosphere was great - filled with people enjoying themselves dining, talking, and laughing. Restrooms were spacious and clean. My only complaint was that the seats were hard wood. It would be nice to have cushions of some sort, but that won't stop us from coming back for the good food & drinks, and great service at lake arrowhead sports grill and bar!

    Hubby and I came for breakfast and an AM cocktail and service and food/drink was great. Nice and…read moreclean spot. The place closes at 8pm on average (maybe a little later in the weekends), but you won't be able to watch the whole Lakers or Dodgers game. I want to comeback and try lunch but breakfast was yum.

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    Lake Arrowhead Sports Grille - Good bar, lots of beer on tap

    Good bar, lots of beer on tap

    Lake Arrowhead Sports Grille - New breakfast menu

    New breakfast menu

    Lake Arrowhead Sports Grille - Always showing the best games!

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