I have been to Big Bear several times and have driven by this restaurant on numerous occasions. Our daughter and son in law have been there before. They suggested we meet here for dinner tonight. My wife and I arrived first. We ordered a Notty Lager and a white house wine off the Happy Hour menu. We ordered margarita bread. It was delicous, fresh, and hot. We also ordered the artichoke dip with chips. It was also delicious, as were the wings with Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. My wife had the Jicama poke tacos. They were fresh and delicious. Our daughter and son in law and daughter had the chicken pesto sandwich and both of them said it was delicious. They took their sandwiches home because they were so big. Our son in law had an IPA and really liked it as well. Our server was Brandon, and he was great, especially with our grand children. This place was a hidden gem and worth eating at. read more

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We had planned on going someplace next-door, but they were closed so we popped over to this place on a whim. We were the only people there, which was kind of nice and sat in the bar area. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. We ordered the full order of wings which were delicious and surprisingly large! We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely come back. read more

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Nottinghams is (as of 2025) one of the best restaurants in Big Bear for vegans and not only. They have a great vegan menu for all meals of the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and live music in the evening. Their patio is very relaxing in the summer and the interior is super cozy for colder months. Service is always amazing even when the restaurant is at capacity. read more

Nottinghams Tavern - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Surprisingly delicious! The crab cakes were flavorful and fresh you will not disappoint! This is not your regular breakfast option! The service was friendly especially Rolando and the female server on Sunday morning. read more

Nottinghams Tavern - Homemade Hollandaise! These crab cakes were delicious and the bread perfectly toasted! - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

One of the friendliest staffs we've encountered! The pricing is reasonable and the food quality is great. We visited this place three times during our last Big Bear trip, which says a lot. I especially loved their hot chocolate and breakfast options. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area! read more

Walked in here in the afternoon. Stood there waiting. Waitress tells she has a party of 30 and to wait 10 minutes.. Then you probably would sit and wait for hours. Absolutely impossible. Being hungry for over 12 hours. We took off and went to another place. read more

Plenty of seating with a bar and patio area. Food: The shrimp scampi was overly watery--more like lemony pasta water than a true scampi. The Blue Baco Burger was disappointing (2/5): the patty tasted frozen, the bun was plain, and the blue cheese was watery--not house-made. Overall, it lacked flavor and appeal--even my non-picky husband didn't want a second bite. The artichoke dip was solid, and the ahi tacos were good. If everywhere else has a 2-hour wait, this might be a fallback--but I personally wouldn't return. Service was not bad yet not great either. read more

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This place is cute and gives you the warm cabin feels with the bar option. We were there on a Sunday for breakfast and had a 20min wait to be seated but it took longer to take out orders. They had a great breakfast menu and the food was pretty good. The kids had pancakes and eggs and I had the omelets and French toast. The French toast wasn't the best to be honest. May have been the bread they used but it wasn't my favorite. Overall the workers were nice and the food was not bad and the line was less then the other places. Worth the try. read more

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Surprisingly amazing food! Great music! Great service! Staff was very attentive! I have been in Big Bear visiting from the city that is known for tourism and the previous day I had a really bad experience! At Nottinghams I was greeted in a timely matter! Staff were all very friendly and nice to look at too! Kimi was amazing! I ordered the cesar salad and it was very good, especially with its nice twist of roasted tomatoes! The chicken sliders were good especially the sweet and spicy sauce. Happy hour from 3-6:30 pm and a great one man band to go along with it! The atmosphere was perfect!!!! I will definitely be back. Thank you for the great experience! read more

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Came in for a few cocktails and an appetizer after the other place we were supposed to go to was closed due to the power outage. Cute cozy little restaurant on the grounds of the Robin Hood resort. Alex served us and was very pleasant and helpful. She had never made a skinny margarita before and did an excellent job. I must say! Then we had the full order of Buffalo wings and the buffalo sauce had the perfect amount of heat, and the wings were fat, crunchy and juicy. Delicious! Cute little outdoor patio as well. read more

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Service was incredibly slow. Ordered the crab cake hollandaise and the sauce was cold, the egg and crab cake overcooked, and the English muffin hard to cut. The pancakes my kiddos got were also very tough. We waited a long while for drinks, our food, and extra plate for the meal my kids shared, and my husband had to go inside to ask the bartender for more syrup since we hadn't see our waitress in a while. For context, we came on Monday at lunch as a backup because th we place we wanted to go was closed due to the morning power outage. So its feasible this place was impacted as well, however they didnt share that, nor apologize for the delay. read more

Honestly, I have no idea how this place is not more crowded. The food was terrific. I personally loved the homemade croutons and the amazing wings! It's a great place to go and will definitely be back! Everyone ate the food so fast we didn't get pictures :( read more

Everything we got was pretty good except the pretzel bites appetizer which was just ok. They have a lot of options so I would come back to try what they have. It's a nice and cozy ambiance inside, casual but not in a way that feels cheap. The service was great! Our waitress was super kind and friendly, she checked up on us a lot and was quick to bring us anything we needed. At around 7:40 on a Friday night the wait wasn't that long, maybe only 10 minutes. It did however take a bit of time for the appetizers and the rest of the food. read more

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The server was nice. The food was not good. Salmon was dry. Steak was dry and chalky. Carrots overcooked. Food was overpriced.

We had a reservation booked about a week before and when we showed up they said they would squeeze us in since they just had a 14 top come in. We were the only other party in the building at this time and we had a reservation so I don't know why they were saying they'd "squeeze" us in. Brandon was not a good server. Several orders were requested with no tomatoes but all showed up with tomatoes. They had outdated drink menus on the table so we had to ask for an updated one. He got extremely confused on our drink orders so we had to clarify like 5 times. Both me and one other girl got a different drink than what we ordered even after clarifying that many times. Not to mention that when we ordered our alcoholic beverages he looked at all of us and went "you are all 21 or older right???" As he was CLEARLY unsure and then when we said yes he responded "okay cool, I'll trust you guys then". If he didn't check or ask it wouldn't be a big deal as occasionally you don't need to ask and can tell but him asking made it clear that he wasn't sure so he was negligent in NOT verifying our ID's. We asked to have the fire placed turned off because we were getting warm and he just looked at us and said "but the fire place is on" but thankfully eventually he turned it off. The salt and pepper shakers were also very sticky and dirty. We had a party of 6 but the 6th person has allergies and dietary restrictions so we made it clear she would not be getting anything (the only thing she had at this restaurant was water). When we asked for the check we asked to have it split between our individual meals and Brandon told us that earlier in the meal when we placed our orders he asked if we had wanted it split and we had declined. Not a single one of us recall that interaction happening but we said "okay, well can we split it now?" Brandon told us no, that it's not possible and that's why he "asked earlier". He then told us that in the entire building there was not a manager on duty and no one has the manager's number so that's why he couldn't split the checks or take off the 18% gratuity that he had added even though our 6th person didn't order anything. After asking him 2 more times he was suddenly able to take off the gratuity. The one positive I'll give is that I enjoyed my dish but otherwise the experience as a whole was abysmal. read more

Spending a few relaxing days at Big Bear. Eating out presents us with unknown results. Today, based on other Yelp reviews, we decided to try. Not disappointed. We arrived in between any rush times so seating, no problem. Our server, very pleasant and attentive. I had the French Toast combo and wife has Eggs Benedict. Very tasty and satisfying. Yes, I would gladly recommend this establishment for a meal. read more

Inside was clean, we were seated immediately but it took about 45 minutes for our food to arrive which was difficult as we were in a bit of a time crunch. Food was alright. Bit bland but cooked well and not too expensive. Not a destination, but if you need some breakfast it's a fine place to go. read more

Nottinghams Tavern - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Good fries. Nice atmosphere. I had the BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato). The sourdough bread was a little tough, but it was a good sandwich. Comes with fries; so crispy, seasoned perfectly. The lemonade was great! Not tart or too sweet. The server was friendly. read more

The French onion soup was delicious. It came with a flaky bread that was light and paired nicely with it. We ordered a chicken pesto panini. It could have been better. It lacked some flavor. The fries were great. The waiter was nice. Honestly, it took about an hour to get our food once we placed it. Waiting for them to come over and take our order also took them a long time. We were the only ones sitting in the King Richard's Dining Room. There weren't many customers in the restaurant. My boyfriend wanted to leave before our food came out but we stayed. Another couple came in and were seated but they left after about 10 minutes of waiting. I wanted to follow their lead. read more

Service was super prompt and friendly. Parking was a little difficult- it's in the village and there is a car show going. We were able to sit outside - there is some shade. I ordered the turkey croissant sandwich- food is fair, diner like. Very dog friendly read more

I really wanted to like this place, but the service was painfully bad. We waited over 25 minutes just to be acknowledged, another 20 to get water, and our order was wrong when it finally arrived. The staff seemed irritated we even existed, like taking tables was a personal inconvenience. No refill checks, no apology, no effort to fix anything -- just pure disappointment served on a plate. The food might have potential, but I honestly wouldn't know because by the time we ate, we were over it. A restaurant can survive mistakes, but it can't survive staff who treat guests like a nuisance. Too many other options nearby to justify coming back. Save your time and your appetite. read more

Brown butter cake is the best desert ever. It has ice cream and whip cream. You won't be disappointed read more

Nottinghams Tavern - Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Ice Cream - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Honestly, that was probably the worst service we've ever had. Our server was drinking a blue drink from the bar while walking around, and anytime we wanted her attention, we had to flag her down or call for her. Our first time in Big Bear was fun but sadly ended with the worst experience. Some of the waiters we flagged down were kind and helpful but ours was not and it took a really long time to order and even longer to get our food. Kids were frustrated and tired and so were adults. Bummer for sure. read more

Disgusting..horrible service. upcharge like crazy. absolutely raw french fries with order... and it still took forever..if it took that long you'd think that they would at least come out done-especially for a salad in a wrap which would take only a minute to prepare. tried to get hummus as well but we were upcharged like crazy. $5 for a 2oz portion? you've gotta be kidding..we just walked out at that point. please do NOT VISIT THIS PLACE! There is a reason why they are almost always empty!! read more

Nottinghams Tavern - wrap - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Our second time here for breakfast, we were sat in good time but it took awhile to get service. Wait Staff was partying the night before and called in sick. The ones that did show up were not attentive. Food was great the Spanish omelette was delicious. Nice and quiet family atmosphere. read more

Nottinghams Tavern - Crab cakes Benedict - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

They kicked us out because our dog 2lbs dog by the way . Also added that she can give us a 10k fine if they wanted to. Horrible service

Went in with a group for dinner. The food was ABSOLUTE TRASH. Not only was the food SO overpriced, one person at our table got pasta with rotten cheese on it. The Brussel sprouts were just balls of oil. Everyone's steaks were grey, chewy and cold. The food reminded me of what they serve senior citizens at assisted living facilities. Do yourself a favor and eat ANYWHERE else cause it'll be better. read more

Amy was an awesome server! We had a great breakfast of Spanish omelette and good old Eggs Benedict. Made it complete with two beers! Outdoor patio was shady and peaceful, I love this rustic, historic building at the mouth of the village. Great prices too! read more

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I had a fine experience here. It was really hard to find a breakfast spot on a Sunday and there wasn't too bad of a wait here. We were a little bit on a time crunch and ended up waiting for our food for 30-35 minutes. I ordered the eggs Benedict which was fine but not amazing. I found the hollandaise a little bland and the English muffins seemed like they were toasted. Our server was nice and it was very decently priced. read more

Nottinghams Tavern - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

The food was pretty good the burger was a bit plain but it wasn't that bad and my chair was broken was the probably only bad thing we had a table of 10 so makes sense it took 40 minutes to everyone to get there food so wasn't terrible but wasn't the best go here if you want something quick if you have small group read more

They need more people working here and learn to season their food better. Sunday morning, waited a while to get "seated" on the patio, once a lady finally came there were three groups waiting and we were told just to seat ourselves on the patio. Took forever to get our order in. Took forever for the food. Once it came, it was bland and no condiments were brought. The potatoes and salsa needed salt/seasoning. The bacon was good. Husband got machaca and eggs, he said it was ok, but plain, not seasoned. No one ever came to refill our water or check on us. The guy taking orders was nice, but you can tell he needed help. He joked if we could help him when we were done. Asked for extra butter and he forgot. Asked for water from 3 different people, the man who served us was the only one who finally brought some with the check. Basically bland boring food, bad service, nice waiter. Patio is nice, but I think you get ignored out here. read more

I'm sorry to say but this was the worst steak dinner I've ever had in my entire life and the service was even worse I had to ask so many times for water I had to remind them to get my soup which I never got at all so I told them to take it off my tab it's too bad the atmosphere was very nice I thought we were going to have a great dinner so disappointed read more

Great food and friendly service. We sat out on the patio and had a variety of different items. Love that breakfast goes late or you can get lunch options. read more

Nottinghams Tavern - Buffalo chicken wrap was tasty! - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Nottingham's is in a perfect location and has its own parking spots on the side of the building. They have a dog friendly patio that is nestled in the middle of the Robin Hood Resort (same owners). There were a lot of options to choose from on the menu, and most of it sounded very good. We had some hit and misses from our dining selection, so I left a grade for each item. We ordered some hot Totties, which were Luke warm at best - we ordered an extra cup of hot water to heat it up some more, so no worries there. (B) I ordered a bowl of the Red Pepper Gouda Bisque, which was lovely - thick and full of flavor. (B+) The chicken sliders with the Sriracha Ranch left more to be desired. The overall dish missed the punch in flavor, even though the ingredients were fresh (D+) The Margherita flat was just on par, but not a homerun. The best part of the dish was the thick balsamic glaze, but without the fresh basil, tomato, and cheese to counter balance that strong flavor, the bites seem a little unbalanced. (B-) They have a dog menu, so we got our dog a hamburger patty, which he devoured and enjoyed every bit of! (A+) Overall, I would have given this place a 3/5, but the service was exceptional! Our server was kind, attentive, quick to check on us, and took really good care of us. I could tell that the other servers were also providing wonderful experiences for their guests. (A++) read more

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There were five in our group we sat outside was a nice day. Howevr we had to hunt down a waiter to take her order then again to ask for silverware and salt and pepper when the food did arrive I took two bites into my patty melt and there was a long black hair in it. We will never go there again it was filthy. read more

We are a family of 8 and we all ordered different foods and it was delicious. The cheese is greatt. All the food was really good. The meals portions were really good, the kids meals portions were really good. The Kebab was great, the burger, the sub, the mac & cheese (delicious). We kept asking for more sides of broccoli. The service was good too. The lady was very nice and they even had a menu for dogs which is great. The vibe in there is also great read more

Simple yet nice breakfast. We had eggs Benedict, breakfast burrito, french toast combo, and an omelette. All were good. Good Bloody Mary. Breakfast is harder to screw up in my opinion, so I hesitate to overrate places for breakfast. But since this weekend was filled with disappointing dining experiences, I want to go on record to give this place a positive review. Presidents weekend is a crowded, hectic time to be in Big Bear. It feels like the town is unequipped for the volume of people trying to get a good meal and experience. So kudos to Nottingham's. read more

3.5 stars Surprisingly, there aren't that many breakfast/brunch choices in the Big Bear area - my friend and I experienced exponential wait times for a party of 2 so we opted for this place. It's casual, has outdoor seating, and no wait time. I ordered the Denver omelette with breakfast potatoes and sourdough toast ($14): ham, tomatoes, bell peppers + cheese. Was it the best omelette I've ever had? Probably not, but it was passable so I was okay with it. Service was great and I loved the covered patio. I felt safe during this pandemic season so if you're looking for a brunch spot that isn't quite so busy - do come here. read more

Nottinghams Tavern - denver omelette: ham, tomatoes, bell peppers + cheese = $14 - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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KIDS WANTED TO COME BACK! This is our second time here! We always have the best time, the best food and great service when we visit here! read more

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Service was so slow. Restaurant was not busy and it took 1 hr from when we sat to get to order and food brought out. Son ordered the croissant sandwich and the croissant was hard. Not worth to come again and wait. read more