Ordered the Blue Burger, it was okay. Sweet potato fries were great. Jalapeño poppers were terrible. Service was nice

This was our first time at Teddy Bear Restaurant and we are so glad we found it! Our server Emiliano gave us the best service. I asked him what he recommended and he did not hesitate to provide options, share detail of ingredients and provided side options. My husband and I both took his recommendations. I ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich, and husband ordered the chicken pot pie ,which like Emiliano said " it's the size of a football"! Since we were so happy with dinner we asked what he recommended for dessert . He shared all options and then gave us top 3 . We ended up taking the boysenberry pie and it is the best pie I have ever had! Overall we left so satisfied and so impressed with everything. We thanked Emiliano, he let us know all the specials and invited us to come back to try the breakfast . We sure will ! We suggest you do too! read more

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always a good time here! ambiance is lovely and the food is always delicious and big portions! i will say, it is slightly annoying that they only have QR code menus yet are a cash only restaurant. little ironic, but worth the inconvenience to visit!! read more

This place is CASH ONLY, so be prepared! They do have an ATM available in the lobby if you need it. This place was so worth it! The portions of their food were big and the ingredients tasted high quality! This place had such a cozy local dinner feel, and had the cutest bear decorations. I went with a large good and every single person throughly enjoyed their meals. I personally got the veggie burger and it was pretty basic but still tasty. Their fries had a good flavor and texture! Lightly crunchy exterior with a soft center. The staff was very friendly and understanding. I had originally ordered their tomato soup as a side for my burger and as they handed it to me I asked if it was vegetarian because I had forgot to ask earlier. They had informed me that it was not vegetarian and happily changed my side to fries instead. I really appreciate them being accommodating! It was such a pleasant experience eating here, so if you get a chance, you should check it out! read more

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Only go when the owner is there! Sadly I went on Saturday, and I got ms cranky. I came up front, asked about outside. Open. I go outside and I waited. I wait for a while. I was just entertained by my phone but then I realized how long I've been sitting there so then I decided well. I'll wait five more minutes. So I was there maybe 15/20 minutes on the outside patio. I walked back in and asked"so is there no one serving out side?" No I'm so sorry. I'll be right there. Got. Snippy . "I'm coming.". I turned and walked out.. went to the Bear Trap! Excellent option. She wasn't by herself either. There was a taller gentleman at the counter and I'm not sure if there was anyone else, but she was not alone.. go for breakfast lunch when the Owner is present. read more

To start, this place has the most lack-luster service I've experienced in quite some time. (We had a similar experience when we came a year ago) We came for breakfast and our waiter was very unattentive - and it was not busy when we got here. We literally only saw him when he came to get our order, when the food came out. I actually had to go ask the host for our check. When taking our order, my girlfriend asked him about what the pie selection was and he said "They are in the display case, you can go pick anything you want." - Are you F-in kidding me!!? (We want to know what they are and what the best one is!) So the reason for the 2 stars is because I am so angry about the shit service here! For the food - we got the Pastrami Hash & Eggs and the quality and portion of the food was 5 star, but everything good about our meal was severely diminished by the passive aggressive neglect of our server. Thanks buddy, I doubt we will be coming back here because there are plenty of other restaurants that are happy we came in and are excited to serve us! read more

I have a feeling this place is discriminatory and needs to be shut down for health and food safety. It's disgusting and I had to wipe my dogs feet after. Could use a shut down and a proper deep clean cus your employees clearly don't care. Just because you're one of the few places to eat, doesn't mean you get to treat people badly. The food was subpar at best. I had a side salad with my burger and the salad looked to be from a bag - lettuce and pieces of carrot, nothing else. Burger could've been better too. We came here bc it says it's dog friendly. But they weren't very friendly My dog was excited and just had gotten out of a long car ride. We went out to the patio through the restaurant and he barked a couple times... didn't seem like anyone reacted to it and no he wasn't barking AT customers. This woman with glasses and dark brown curly hair came over and was honestly pretty rude with her delivery of "we can't have dogs barking at customers they're getting scared." She looked to be a server but she wasn't our server. First she was rudely telling that to another customer who had walked in with her dog that also just needed a minute to settle, but I knew she was talking about us. I let her know it was our dog and she repeated herself with the negative tone again like she was very annoyed by us. We considered leaving bc it didn't seem like a dog friendly place at all but my mother in law has a bad leg so we just needed to sit down somewhere and grab a quick bite. The server could've been more polite to people just walking in for the first time. Dogs are going to bark. He just needed to settle in and needed a few minutes. Again, the female server was so rude and it left a bad taste in my mouth the whole time. Dogs bark. It's like telling babies not to cry bc it's disturbing other customers. Or don't take dogs.. idk. Her tone was just so off putting. Bc she was so abrasive toward the other diner who was Asian and myself it passed my mind if this place allows for racism in their service. After reading another review saying this place denied a dad and a kid with a service dog dine in saying "we don't serve your kind" left me speechless which is why I wonder if prejudice and discrimination is well and alive at Teddy Bear Restaurant. Cus if so that's crazy in 2025. The only saving grace was our server Issreal. Very nice, FRIENDLY, and attentive. He was the only person at least flashing a smile and seemingly pleasant. He's the only reason we left a 25% tip. Also the bees outside on the patio were flying all over our food. The next table to us ended up all standing up and finishing their meal early. The bees actually got into their food. So if you're allergic to bee stings like me, I'd sit indoors. Honestly if most of the team at this place are looking so miserable and perhaps overworked, management is doing something wrong. Please clean the restaurant up.. or at least the bathrooms. I've seen public subway bathrooms cleaner than theirs. Will not be recommending or coming back. read more

Quick trip to ski at Snow Summit this weekend with my son and friends led us to a search for a solid breakfast Sunday morning. Teddy Bear Restaurant was listed #3 on Yelp for breakfast so we figured it would be a great option since it was also in the Village area where we could walk around for a bit after before heading home. Being a busy weekend, due to all the fresh snow from the prior week, we expected a little wait. Upon arrival the lot was full so we drove a couple streets over and parked in the Village free public parking lot. Meanwhile we dropped my son, Cole, and his girlfriend to check us in. By the time we walked over, we could tell it was going to be a little bit of a wait, due to so many people waiting outside in the adjacent lot. Cole said they quoted 30/40 minutes. He went to walk around while we waited for our name to be called. Meanwhile, it was quite the adventure hanging in the lot. People don't like to look for parking I guess as numerous giant vehicles and a massive truck kept kept us all entertained in watching them try to navigate and park in tiny spots, with people everywhere and banks of snow. One huge truck was incredible close to smashing into the truck next to it and the people inside that truck weren't happy. After about 40 minutes our name was called and the parking lot entertainment came to an end. But before we went in, I was thinking how this place needs a phone based check-in system. I would have happily walked the Village for 40 minutes vs. blocking the lot uncomfortably with 30 other people - keep in mind it's covered in dirty parking lot snow and tons of cars coming in and out and a few trying to park in spots way too small. Not the greatest spot to hang. That said, we'd waited and we were ready to eat. The #3 Yelp rating and some dude who walked about 20 minutes before our name was called and said 'it's worth the wait', got our expectations up. Although he said the Bison Burger was awesome, come to find out there is no Bison Burger. We tried to put our investigation caps on but nothing on the menu sounded close to 'Bison' and the waitress confirmed they didn't offer one, haha. We all ordered and drinks came out quickly. I had an OJ and coffee. The OJ was fine, nothing special. Although I did ask for a small and the waitress didn't say anything about sizes and proceeded to being me a rather big OJ. The coffee was weak. More like dark tea than coffee. Not great. And the mugs looked to be personalized with the Teddy Bear name but they were worn and mine was missing or rubbed off completely. The water and OJ cups were plastic and worn as well. Def years of wear and tear - prob time to replace them. Breakfast was a 3 for me but in Big Bear I give it a four. Nothing against Big Bear but in the past I haven't found anywhere that wows me. I had the egg breakfast and ordered over easy with bacon, house potatoes (instead of hashbrowns) and I ordered biscuits and gravy (instead of toast). Two problems - eggs over easy were liquidy and white - not cooked enough. The toast came out instead of the biscuits and it was a little burnt black on opposite side which they flipped down. They were busy so I didn't ask to fix it. But, I did realize later they upcharged for the biscuits and gravy and I had wished I'd had that instead as the toast wasn't great. Overall, I can tell it's a popular place there due to the crowds - and because it's been there for quite some time. Two takeaways: Make your staffs job better by investing in a simple mobile text system when your table is ready so people can check in and get an update to show up 10 min before. That way they can explore the Village instead of blocking the entrance and parking lot. It makes for happier customers too. Replaced used and old dishware. You charge plenty to keep your basics clean and presentable. Service was fine. Meal was okay. Eggs not great. Bacon soggy :( And didn't get my biscuits and gravy. So, actually, reversing my initial take on giving and 4 and instead sticking with my gut rating of 3. I know it was a busy weekend but all in all I think you can do better and I hope my review helps you improve and get plenty more 5s as I believe you have it in you. read more

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The food is delicious and the servings are huge! My pancakes were amazing, they were so fluffy and delicious. The pancakes were so big they needed their own plate lol. Everything was good. Service was good our server Jamie was sweet. I believe they only accept cash. Prices are on the higher side. read more

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Took a trip up to big bear, scrolled through tik tok and through Yelp to find a good breakfast restaurant. HEADS UP THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY!!! We went during a weekend day, so there was not a line to get seated and the staff were somewhat welcoming. I ordered the chicken fried steak with eggs and hashbrowns. The inside the restaurant it's a cute little diner that can accommodate a decent amount of people. This country fried steak to me was a lot better than the other breakfast place that I went to. Overall great food and I loved the diner vibes read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Inside the restaurant - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Stopped by while in the area because this place was came highly recommend from a friend. Came on a Sunday morning and waited about 40ish minutes for a table. I really liked their loaded potato soup and their chicken pot pie. I think the flavor fell short for the omelette though. I found that the omelettes fell short in terms of flavor to be honest. It was a little bit disappointing. They have both an inside and dog friendly outside patio. Service was friendly, but the food did fall a bit short of expectations. read more

After a day of snowboarding grilling cheese with a bowl of tomato soup was perfect to eat. The bread was perfectly toasted and the amount of cheese was amazing. The tomato soup wasn't over powering. It brought me back to childhood days. Dipping that grill cheese with every bite. Perfection. Waitress was super nice and welcoming. It was nice little diner style. Only thing that might be a con it's cash only. But they do have an ATM in the lobby. So that's a plus. Definitely a spot I return when I visit Big Bear again. read more

Excellent, very old school restaurant for some home-style food! PROs: Our server, Bella, was awesome! She was expertly juggling like 10 tables and the bar and never skipped a beat - she was a pro. The food came out very fast and was super fresh. Highly recommend the chicken pot pie. They serve breakfast all day long as well. Nice eating in one of the original restaurants at Big Bear, est. in 1944 and still going strong. Bathrooms were clean. This place is very kid friendly and had lots of options for kids. CONs: It's located in a very high traffic area so expect parking wars if you come during peak season time. I heard there can also be a long wait on the weekends during peak season but we didn't have that experience. read more

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NOT WORTH THE WAIT! They make you wait outside in the sun until they call your name. What was supposed to be 40 minutes turned in to 2 hours. When we finally got inside, it took 30 minutes for the only waitress doing her job to take our order. All the other staff were goofing off and spilling drinks. The food itself wasnt very good either and for 20 dollars a plate with a 2.5 hour wait, it was definitely not worth it. My pancakes didnt come with syrup and the waitress never came back to bring us some or refill our drink after acknowledging we needed it. Also, this place is cash only, which is not advertised until you're there. They have an atm in the restaurant that comes with a $2.50 fee to pull cash out. Overall, very underwhelming and disappointing. We will not be coming back, which is a shame because the atmosphere looked like it would've been fun. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - The food that wasnt very good and certainly not worth the wait. The water is also tap, which was so unclean it was not drinkable. - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

This review is mainly for the service but the food was delicious! Perfectly cooked and came out in great timing! They have a ton of options for anything you're craving. We brought our 2 labs that don't really go out often. So when we saw the. Patio open we just went back there to get out of the way without realizing how rude that was to not check in at the front. Our server was so kind and understanding. Luckily there wasn't a wait so we didn't cut anyone but didn't make us feel bad. I don't think we were even her table but she helped us out no problem. Decent sized patio that had tons of dogs coming through. read more

We visited Teddy Bear Restaurant on New Year's Eve morning, and while I was excited for a cozy breakfast, there were a few things that left me with mixed feelings. First off, the wait was *really* long..about an hour. I get that it was New Year's Eve, but oof it was painful. It's cash-only, but there's an ATM inside, which is convenient. Everyone waits either in the parking lot or the small inside area. We chose to sit in the back patio, which is dog-friendly, so that was a nice touch, especially since we had ours with us. The bathroom situation was pretty vile. There are two restrooms, and they felt more like something you'd find at a gas station than a restaurant. Now, as for the food...while it wasn't terrible, I think the reviews set my expectations a bit too high. We tried the hash, a Benedict, and a cinnamon bun. The hash was good, but nothing that wowed me. The Benedict was decent too, but again, I've had better elsewhere. The cinnamon bun was probably the best part of the meal. The menu itself is solid, with plenty of choices. The menu all sounds delicious and I had trouble picking between a few. Looking around the area, it's probably one of the better options in Big Bear, but don't come starving or expect quick service. The place is bustling, and with the slow service and long wait, it's best to come before you expect to be super hungry. Overall, it's a solid option if you're in Big Bear, but it's not the game-changer I was hoping for / my friends / people hype it up to be. There is a shared parking lot and street parking available. Or you can park in the lot that is across the street. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Stopped in for breakfast and tried the pastrami hash and avocado bacon omelette. Food was very tasty and the service was friendly. Sat outside on their dog friendly patio. read more

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Standard brunch spot with standard brunch meals. Although the pancakes, waffles, and French toast tempted me, I went with the all natural plate and it was exactly what I needed (can't go wrong with cottage cheese, nuts, fruit, and an egg). But, the highlight was the cinnamon cornbread; good texture, good texture profile, and the perfect pair to my coffee -- definitely would recommend. Packed on a Sunday morning but service was reasonably fast. It took a bit longer than ideal to get our order in and our bil to pay, but the food was prepared quickly. Prices reasonable for portions served. read more

Maybe I'm being a little unfair here. Food was very good, good portions and very tasty. Prices were reasonable. Environment is nice and old school. Service was fine. The problem? I'm ok with them only taking cash as it sort of matches the old fashioned vibe, but then why can't we have a menu? I hate those silly little QR codes glued to the tables. I don't want to sit peering at a tiny menu on my phone. read more

I went some time in December 2025 for my bf birthday and we were excited to try this place but it wasn't what we expected but I guess it was okay! Staff should be more friendly and welcoming to customers. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Eggs, French toast and bacon - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Been coming here for years definitely my go to!! Service has never disappointed, yea at times you might need to wait for a bit.. The food has always been amazing, if something isn't to my liking they are always willing to either fix or offer something different.. I love their breakfasts, they bake all of their own breads, make fresh delicious pies and you have to try the cinnamon cornbread.. Coffee is diner coffee, if you're looking for bitter coffee walk down the street to the copper q.. Teddy bear restaurant is easily one of the best places to grab a quality home cooked meal!! read more

Delicious! We can up to spend the fourth with some dear friends at their family cabin. I had not been to Big Bear since 2015 a trip I desire to put behind me. Because it was my first and last visit with a woman I had just married and a few years later we were divorced. But that being said time heals many wounds and meeting someone extremely wonderful and blessed has change my life forever! So this trip back was very meaningful. I love Big Bear. It snow the first time I came but it's entering Summer but the weather is delightful. I love a good breakfast and when our friends suggested here and we saw the ratings we knew it was a good spot, plus our friends highly recommended it. The wait wasn't back 20 minutes and it was on! The owner actually waited on us and we had a moment of fun with him. That's always a plus to able to chill and converse with the owners. We will certainly be back! We really need to invest here! Eat well! M & M read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Eggs with sausage and hash browns. - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Perfect service and surprisingly excellent food. My son ordered the Pastrami burger. Rather than LTM he asked for pickles and mustard which is absolutely the way the get it. I'm not one to rave about burgers, cuz you know everyone makes them. This was a truly great one After the tasting bite he gave me I was hoping he wouldn't finish it but he did. I got the Chicken Pot pie. Nice chucks of meaty chicken great crusts and gravy. I could have gone for a little more vegetables in it. Small disappointment on the French fries. They were crispy enough but they just didn't taste fresh to me. Solid experience, probably a 4.5 but the service made it a 5. Sit in the back patio, very pleasant there. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Chicken pot pie - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Great food, service, and cozy atmosphere. Will be returning on my next visit to Big Bear! read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - 100% Angus Pastrami Burger With Onion Rings - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

Sliders on the appetizer menu were huge, enough for a meal, and the blueberry pie was amazing! Very fresh natural tasting, not too sweet, would go perfect with ice cream. Definitely recommend:) read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Blueberry pie - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

This place was great! Had basic grilled cheese and tomato soup and it was perfect. Also had the steak and eggs and the portion was just right (not too big) and made to perfection. Their coffee had a good flavor as well. Would definitely come back. read more

Waited 45 min to be seated, and it was very crowded and small inside. Country Fried Steak and Eggs (hard pass) steak was away too thin, over cooked and over battered, hash browns where soggy, gravy lacks taste, there was a huge piece of hair in my eggs and definitely was not 4 eggs. Then the eggs in the Teddy Bears Benedict where way to overcooked this was not a proper poached eggs and then slathered with the gravy non of us were a fan of. For $20 plates I expected aaaaalot better. And for the blueberry pie that I was so excited about it tasted like a plain pie crust zero flavor overstuffed with just blueberries and no other sweeteners added. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Country Fried Steak and Eggs (hard pass) steak was away too thin, over cooked and over battered, hash browns where soggy, gravy lacks taste - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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Hey y'all if you are visiting Big Bear and looking for a good restaurant for your family this is definitely not the 4 star restaurant it says to be. Definitely not worth the wait either! Food had no taste,very bland and salad/lettuce was wilted. Overall food was not worth the price or wait.. read more

I came at 3pm on a Sunday when the Line Fire stopped. I have heard many people canceled their trips to Big Bear due to the wild fire when I went to a ski shop. This is why the restaurant only had 3 groups of people. The service was outstanding. We sat at the bar counter and was served right away. The food is delicious. I especially love the tomato soup because it wasn't too sweet or soup. The burger was so big and filling. The chicken pot pie was big but it tastes like the pie I make at home so nothing special. The reason why I take off one star is because this is a CASH only restaurant. And restaurants or any business that require cash only don't declare their full income tax so that they can pay less tax, which means you shouldn't even bother tip them. I still tipped a little because the staff was nice. I know because my dad flipped restaurants. read more

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I came to big Bear to get out of the heat of Palm Springs. Arrived on Thursday had an amazing couple of days with great service, great restaurants, great little motel that was clean and inexpensive. It was the only thing available. Normally we stay in Faure and 5star resorts, but I have to say I enjoyed my time here in this cute little place at The start of the village. When it comes to the teddy bear restaurant, we came here on Sunday morning. We were happy to wait for our table on the patio. The patio was dirty and tables were left with no busing, and there was a line of people that should have been seated. We sat down. We were served water and treated really well by the young man that seated us. 15 minutes later we finally got up and ordered our food to go. I was waiting by the cash register so that we could actually get our food in a timely manner. Nick, the manager was a bit sarcastic when I asked him who the manager was he was prompt about getting me my food to go. Super disappointed in this experience. It could have been 5 star. Ended up taking my meal back to the patio in front of our motel and enjoying a nice quiet breakfast. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

My daughter bought frozen pies to take home and bake. Gave me one and I am a blackberry pie connoisseur/snob! BEST BLACKBERRY PIE EVER!! Just barely warm. Big berries. Not just sauce. Flaky crust. Not sicking sweet, like Jack's Restaurant & Bakery in Bishop, Ca. or flat in the tin like Pickles Pie Shop in...well YOU KNOW! read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Before baking. - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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It's good, solid food, but the place is very run down. It has been there for decades so it has a homey, classic diner feel, but it also doesn't feel like the owners want to keep it up. Just feels old. The two small, individual bathrooms are very beat up. There are better restaurants in the area. read more

The Teddy Bear Restaurant is The Place in downtown Big Bear for a wonderful and inexpensive meal!! The staff here are welcoming and friendly, the atmosphere is quaint and cozy, and the food is very good! Best of all, it's very affordable! Their menu is expansive. They serve all day breakfast and have a good variety of lunch and dinner options too. Here at the Teddy Bear, they are a CASH ONLY dining restaurant. They do have an ATM in the vestibule. I cannot wait to return! The you Teddy Bear Restaurant for a filling and I expensive meal! read more

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The dining room was clean, the service was great, the coffee and food were amazing! Thank for a great experience, I can't wait to visit again! read more

Solid spot for breakfast before a big day in the snow. We stopped by here because it was highly recommended online and all over social media. We came around 8am and was seated immediately. The food took a little longer to come out and we saw other tables (who came around the same time or after) getting their food before us, but maybe it was because our table was bigger (7 people) compared to them (but the other tables were also like 4 people so not a huge difference)? Also, the food came out in a staggered manner so it was hard to wait to eat together and one of our friend's order didn't make it out at all and by the time we all finished eating she still didn't get hers. Once they realized this they did try to put a rush on it and comped her plate, which was nice. We noticed a lot of locals in here and everyone seemed friendly enough. By the time we left there was a huge line/wait outside, so I guess we got there just in time. Overall, a very classic diner experience, but nothing spectacular tbh. read more

The perfect place for good food. We drive up a couple times a year. The service is always great. Friendly employees & the food is always the best. I've tried the traditional bacon & eggs... the chicken pot pie & the pastrami sandwich with clam chowder. Every thing has been delicious. Even their pie is amazing. We have been there when there was a bit of a wait & had to wait in the snow but def worth the wait. & we go knowing there might be a wait, so the waiting is never a complaint of ours. The ambiance is just like eating in a little cabin. So cute! If you go around 10-11 it's usually not packed like it is around 8-9am. It is CASH only or there is an ATM in the lobby. I feel it's a MUST try if you're up there. read more

Teddy Bear Restaurant - Bacon & eggs with hashbrowns & the pastrami sandwich with clam chowder - American Near Me - Big Bear Lake, California

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We decided to come for breakfast while spending Memorial weekend in Big Bear. The ambiance was definitely bustling since it's a Big Bear favorite. The restaurant has cabin style decor with an indoor and outdoor dining area and pet friendly, which is why we chose to come here. Now for the food, every dish we ordered was well crafted and full of flavors that showcased the restaurant's commitment to high quality cuisine. Our serving staff including our lead server were attentive, friendly, and polite. We're definitely coming back when in Big Bear!! read more

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Came in on Saturday morning around 10am, it was super busy and you have to leave your name on the list to be seated. The parking is small but you can park in the street. It was roughly a 45 minute wait for six people so be prepared for that. The service was great, the food was great and the price was fair. *** CASH ONLY ***** so be prepared The restaurant is casual and there are a lot of families with kids. I would definitely recommend coming here and I would definitely come back. read more

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Copy and paste from my Google review on 11/30/25: Server was nice enough. Busy, took a while to take my order. Sat at the bar. Food came with what looked like a human tooth (not mine) and a bloody finger print from whoever handled the plate. Server could not explain what it was. Lost my appetite. Comped a small discount for the genuine horror of unexplained bone in a non-bone dish. Bad experience overall, would not recommend. read more

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Food was excellent, service was excellent I wish they would accept credit card. Is a cash business only. Nevertheless that's my second time and I will go for a third one read more