We had such an awesome experience at Village Sports Bar in Big Bear, and it was all thanks to…read moreHillary behind the bar. From the moment we walked in, she was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely fun to be around. She kept drinks flowing without us ever having to ask, made great recommendations, and somehow managed to handle a busy crowd while still making everyone feel taken care of. That kind of energy is rare. If you're in Big Bear and stop by Village Sports Bar, do yourself a favor and grab a seat at Hillary's bar. 10/10 service, amazing vibe, and we'll definitely be back!

I had one of the worst service experiences I've ever had here. Hillary has to be the worst…read morebartender/server in Big Bear. After overcharging me for kids' chicken tenders, I politely asked to be reimbursed. Instead of correcting the mistake, she disappeared seemingly hoping I would forget about it. When I followed up, she yelled at me in the middle of the bar over $10. Completely unprofessional and embarrassing. To make matters worse, when I called back to speak to a manager, the phone was left hanging and I could hear staff insulting me on the other end. Absolutely unacceptable behavior. The only saving grace was Leah, the manager, who was kind and professional when we finally connected. Unfortunately, one good interaction doesn't make up for the overall experience. I would avoid this place if Hillary is working

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!

Very disappointing experience. We walked in with another couple who also had a dog. They were…read moreallowed to stay, but I believe the bartender, Amanda, told us we had to leave or outside patio because of our dog, even after we explained it was a service dog. Knowing they noticed the other party inside with a dog we didn't feel welcomed. The inconsistent treatment was embarrassing and made us feel singled out. We expected better customer service and professionalism. I hope this is addressed so other customers don't have a similar experience.

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.

Food meh. Staff excellent…read more I ordered a rare burger that came out with ashes it was so burnt. I was offered the owner's first born, (kidding). Staff was very apologetic and went above and beyond. At least customer service is on point. You can always build from there.

Heard its being remodeled and becoming a new burger place. Sorry to see our spot closed. Best…read moreBurgers in all BB. I hope they bring back the Chef

***Went by on 07/26/2026 and the place is all boarded up***…read moreCould not find any information on what is happening but the place looks all boarded up and shut down.

Great tasting Mexican food. Their chips are sprinkled in taking, and their salsas are absolutely…read moredelicious too. We ordered quesabirrias ans we must say they were the best we've had. The barbacoa and the asada burritos were super meaty and tasty as well. Do recommend. Cannot wait to go back to big bear and have a feast at Hacienda.

My family and I came here for lunch. The restaurant has a large seating area. We were greeted and…read moreseated right away. As soon as we were seated, water was served for everyone. Chips and salsas were also brought out immediately without us asking for it. We ordered the following dishes: Vegetarian burrito Shredded beef burrito Chicken Tostada Taco plate Enchilada and Taco plate (2 of them) All the dishes were delicious. Service was quick and staff were friendly. Chips and salsas were fresh. It was a good experience. The server made us feel welcome. We will come back when we are in the area.

My husband and I never miss a trip to Saucy Mama's when we're in Big Bear. It's hands down the best…read morepizza we've ever had! This time we ordered half Wendy's Works (their take on a veggie supreme) and half classic pepperoni--both were absolutely incredible. The crust is perfectly crisp, the ingredients are fresh, and every bite is consistently delicious. The service is always fantastic, and the friendly, welcoming atmosphere makes every visit even better. If you're visiting Big Bear, do yourself a favor and stop here. This place alone is worth coming back for!

Tried the meat lovers and I gotta say ..... Worst meatballs…read moreever! They tasted mushy and rancid. It's unfortunate because the last time we were here we had good pizza.

Gaby has not changed. She does the best. This is where you…read morestop when in town ! For a light snack I could eat chips and pico de gallo the best

Had a great experience here. We visited Big Bear and wanted to find a place to watch the World Cup…read moreFinal. Glad to have found Gaby's. The food was delicious and everyone was very kind and welcoming. My favorite was the asada nachos and horchata. Next time we're in Big Bear we will definitely return!

If you want a great portion, you should consider coming here! The fries were so filling! The salad…read morewas very refreshing and light. The Mac n cheese was so gooey and delicious. The service was very friendly. The seating outside was homey.

This is a really cool looking place. It has outstanding ambience. Really leans into the rock 'n'…read moreroll look. Everything from the bathroom to the lobby to the little dining room is really tricked out nicely. This place probably is more of a bar for beer and they happen to do food also. In the indoor dining room they have four televisions with the latest sporting events going. When we were there, two of the TVs were tuned to the pre-All-Star game, one was the NBA Summer league and the final one was to some Spanish station that had some type of soap opera /talk show going on. The wife ordered the declaration burger and I ordered the Californication burger. They both came with french fries. The one thing we both noted was the cold buns. This really immediately made the burger not that appealing. Both burgers were cooked to order. I can talk directly to mine. It was a good burger with an Ortega green chili on it piece of cheese two piece of bacon and shredded lettuce and some diced tomatoes. Unfortunately having a cool doughy bun on a hot burger just didn't do it. The wife complained of the exact same thing. The french fries were hot, but they were nothing to write home about. No seasoning or anything like that. They were not very busy when we walked in three tables going. The service was slow because our server was talking to some friend at the end of the bar who appeared to be an employee on break. They have a great concept and with a little effort and attention to detail the food could be outstanding. With all the competition going on in the village, we were really looking for so much more. We thought we were gonna be getting a Great light designer burger, that really wowed us with taste. But that didn't happen. Might give it a try again. We're making a point to try to hit every single place in the village and the surrounding area.