Shockwave

We were having quite the day prior to getting to La Copine. We had a 545 reservation but got a flat…read moredriving into town and spent hours at Walmart tire being told "30 more minutes" for an hour and a half. We missed our reservation time but decided to try a walk in because it was the whole reason we came into town in the first place. We were greeted by two really nice hosts who assured us there was room for us sooner than later and we were seated with our dog on the patio pretty quickly. They were so nice to us and doubly nice to our dog! We ordered fried eggplant, gazpacho, ceviche, a lamb burger, and got a lamb burger patty for the dog (we're not order food for the dog people but she was going through it too with the Walmart stuff so why not). We added a couple glasses of wine and their beer shandy and finished with a strawberry shortcake. Every bite was perfect but we rated them- Gazpacho, Lamb Burger, Eggplant, Ceviche. The gazpacho was a hit with the perfect amount of fresh/sweet cantaloupe and spicy-ness. This place was well worth the trip from Big Bear. My wife noted that everyone there that helped us legit looked happy to be there. There was also a medical emergency and the staff was so kind and helpful throughout and checked in on all the tables in the area afterwards. It kind of showed that they are invested in the people that visit.

What fun! This was a neat little place a bit of a ways from where we were staying in Joshua Tree…read more I've seen the name bounced around, and a couple friends had mentioned it. We got really lucky - reservations open a month in advance, and we were headed to Joshua Tree the next day. I thought for sure I wasn't going to get a reservation and needed to think of a Plan B for date night. But I texted anyway, with an apology for it being so last minute, and they responded the day of confirming me for the next day! Yay! When we arrived, we asked for a seat inside, since it was super windy that day, and they were able to seat us within a few minutes. We got the butter lettuce salad (delicious), the socarrat (lots of peas and pea sprouts - this was AMAZING, and great the next day cold!), their version of bruschetta on their crispy thin bread - the bread was absolutely amazing. And we also got the tomato...um, I can't remember what it's called, but it has a base of sliced tomatoes, with hard boiled eggs, celery, and tuna aioli! Super refreshing on a super hot day. We also got a couple non-alcky drinks and left very happy. It was loud inside for sure - or, bustling, if we want to be more euphemistic. Service for us was a bit on the chilly side, but that might just be the night our server was having. There are 2 single-stalled bathrooms, and parking is very easy in the huge lot they have. I think we might circle back to this place after trying other eats around the area. This was a good time.

Chx piccata $27

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Mussels $27

Black Bear Diner Barstow

3.9(561 reviews)

36.7 mi

Just wanted to leave a shout out for our server at Black Bear Diner in Barstow. Diane was excellent…read moreand accommodating (have some food allergies). She was a great great representative for Black Bear Diner. We will be back for great food!

Loooved it here! A lot of food and great customer service…read more I ordered the homemade hash it was delicious I couldn't get enough of it. My husband ordered his go to french toast They were large and fluffy. The place is so cute I enjoyed all the bears and the mini store I wished I could have bought some items but we were stopping by.

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Samuel Adam's Grille

2.2(69 reviews)

0.7 mi

Great service and food! A few things struck me as odd though: My biggest issue was- there were no…read moredrink menus. Any decent establishment offers a drink menu. It doesn't have to be fancy. It can be something like- a list of beers or alcohol/signature drinks printed on flip cards that remain at the table. That detail made it awkward to order when our waitress came to ask what we wanted to drink. My second gripe is the cheapie 6 pack condiment holder. I love that idea, but the 6 pack holder needs to be reinforced. I thought that the condiments were going to fall though the bottom at any moment. I also feel like the place needs some renovation to look more rustic if that is the feel they are going for. Hopefully the new management irons out the kinks, Overall- I loved the food and the service. We were lucky enough to be there during an American Idol type event was happening, and it seems like a great place to karaoke or see live entertainment. I look forward to returning!

Should be shut down 100%. Multiple hairs in food. Gave them the first order back cause of hair and…read morea second came out and it had hair in it as well. The food that didn't have hair tasted like a MRE

Veggie Flatbread

Flat Iron Steak Salad

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3 Drunken Fish Tacos

Five Fingers Pub

4.6(25 reviews)

68.9 mi

Had such a great experience at Howl'n Coyote Bar N Grill! The service was on point from start to…read morefinish--super friendly and attentive. The burgers and fries were seriously some of the best I've had in a while, fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Huge shoutout to the bartender and the cook for being awesome and making the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!

I thought it would be more of a dive bar, but it's actually quite nice inside. It's a lot bigger…read morethan I thought. The bartender was nice, and drinks were frosty. It was a bit pricier than I thought it would be, but still gets five stars. $27 for a coors light, mango beer, and makers on the rocks. We joked that there's a locals price and a tourist price, because the bartender asked if we were on our way to Mammoth. I'd stop by again to try the food in the future.

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VEN A Communal Eatery

4.8(69 reviews)

61.0 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

I'll be honest, I was a little confused at first. I saw the name "VEN A" and expected something…read moremore Mexican or Spanish, then I looked at the menu and wasn't really sure what to expect. It felt a bit all over the place at first. But the reviews were so strong compared to everything nearby that we decided to try it on our way to Mammoth. When we got there it was pretty quiet, and the owner sat us and took our order himself. He was really friendly and took the time to walk us through the menu and give recommendations. We ended up talking with him quite a bit, and once he explained his background and how his food is influenced by different cultures, the menu started to make a lot more sense. You can tell he really cares about what he's making, and he's very genuine and easy to talk to. We ordered the jerk chicken tacos, the creole pasta, and the soul bird sandwich. I had asked about modifying the sandwich and he mentioned he doesn't really do modifications, which I actually respected. It felt like he really stands behind how each dish is meant to be eaten. The food ended up being really good. The pasta surprised me the most. It looked simple at first, but it was creamy, slightly peppery, and really flavorful without feeling heavy. The beef had a nice char that added a lot. The jerk chicken tacos were also really good, super juicy and flavorful, and everything worked well together. The habanero sauce wasn't very spicy, more on the sweeter side, but it complemented the dish well. There was a small mix-up with my sandwich at first, but he caught it right away, fixed it, and even let us keep the first one. Both versions were good, but the one with pickles had a better balance. The tang really pulled everything together. We ended up finishing everything, which we weren't planning on. Overall, it was just a really good experience. Good food, and a really nice conversation with the owner that made the whole visit feel more personal. We actually wanted to stop by again on our way back, but they were closed. I wish we lived closer because we'd definitely come back. It's a spot that deserves more attention.

Back from Los Angeles and back at VEN. You know a restaurant is good when :…read more - You have a crazing for their dishes - your friend who refuses -- consistently -- to even try a salad dives into the crispy chicken - a person next to you on the communal table takes a bite of a single French fry and then pushes the bowl to his 6 friends and says "these fries are really good, you need to try them " Bon appetite !

Lunch Menu page 2

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Chili's

3.2(319 reviews)

36.8 mi

Food: A. Chili's is consistent, this veggie burger was pretty spicy which I love. I appreciate they…read morelet me nix the bun and lay it on a bed of lettuce to cut the carbs since I choose the potato fries to be that. We also had the passion dragon margarita which is excellent and large! Service: A. Our server is personable and friendly. He made recommendations on comments on items we order to make sure we like the level of flavor. We asked the hostess for utensils on our way out and she brought us 2! Ambience: A. We choose the bar. It's like sitting in a sports bar with the many options of sports themed shows on, even though it was a dead night in sports. It's clean. Dietitian Dorothy's tip: choose to lay your burger on lettuce like I did if you're having the fries.

This was our first time here. I ordered a Dip Trio for starters, which consisted of generous…read moreportions of Southwestern Queso, House-made Guacamole, and Fresh Salsa along with warm and thin Tortilla Chips. One chunk of Guac on a chip flew off the table and onto my shorts. But the Guac tasted good, as did the melted cheese. I then had the Two Protein Fajitas, selecting shrimp and chicken, to go with bell peppers. They were very good slipped into included Flour Tortillas. Black Beans tasted good but rice was dry. Unfortunately Diane's entree of a 12 oz. Ribeye Steak was just riddled with fat and not even Choice grade beef. Accompanying Mashed Potatoes were good. We received excellent, friendly service. And table seating was fine.

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Slash X Ranch Cafe

4.4(149 reviews)

39.7 mi

We would have never heard of this place if it wasn't for Harvest Host. We chose it since it was…read morealong our planned route and it turned out to be a great decision. We ate both dinner and breakfast the next morning and both were great. Burgers very fresh and fries hot and crispy. And I always love it when a restaurant offers chicken and waffles. The decor is very eclectic. Ceiling covered with ball caps (Literally hundreds of them). It's definitely a classic local dive. The land out back where Harvest Host guests stay is very roomy. There were 5-6 other people there at the same time as us and we were not close together at all. It was also very quiet. So glad we stumbled upon them!

Great ambience. Family owned and so friendly. Good food, varied menu and a great butt rest. They…read morehave a variety of events and live music at times.

The bar has guardians

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Village Cafe

4.2(127 reviews)

32.0 mi

The food was bland and not good. My chow mein was mostly bean sprouts with very few noodles, and it…read morelacked flavor. The wonton soup was ok, but overall the meal didn't leave much of an impression. The service was good and friendly. We were the only customers. The restaurant is located in an older building, so the interior felt a bit dated and not the cleanest. The tables and utensils also felt like it wasn't the cleanest.

Just what we needed! Great comfort food. Funny and friendly server. Casual environment.read more

Entrance, Amateur Art by Local Artists/Graffiti trash of locals.

Beef in oyster sauce

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Chiquita Rosita's

4.8(30 reviews)

31.7 mi

Great food and great service. Visited from out of town and saw it is a popular place with the…read morelocals. The management and staff seemed to know many of the guests that came in to eat.

After a long days of driving, we were both looking forward to just getting dinner at someplace easy…read moreand no hassle, this was it! The place was pretty busy, which is a good sign when visiting a new restaurant and both of our meals were very tasty and enjoyable.The service was quick and friendly, we were actually a bit amazed how fast the food came out considering the crowd. The seating area is pretty basic, but it's kind of Barstow style, which is just fine when the food is this good. I wouldn't hesitate to visit next time I'm in town.

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Interior seating area

Chicken taco salad

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John L.

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9

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12 years ago

I only know this place as a take-out place. I've yet to actually eat here. They used to have delivery which was awesome becasue I ordered from them all the time. They've stopped doing delivery so I don't order as much. I still go to them for pizza over pizza hut. Their greek sandwich and philly cheese steak are also good. The Hamburgers don't leave much to be desired for though. read more

Anthony B.

151

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7 years ago

They will deliver on like an obscure ass Wednesday if it's not a Federal Holiday. Friday, Saturday, or Sunday they will tell you to get fucked. Shockwave is the same way. read more

Donad T.

465

12

7

5 years ago

Not the best pizza place or entertainment place. I would rather make my own and get alcohol from the px or something

Tara M.

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7

1

9 years ago

Got pizza here once and it was okay, got pizza here again and It was the worst pizza I ever ate.

Ray T.

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2

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10 years ago

We have our AAR's here. Not a bad place to watch a game.

Patrick H.

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13 years ago

best pizza on fort irwin. hands down

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