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    Tipsy Bear

    4.9 (14 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Vodka/soda/lemon
    Beth C.

    My husband and I did an overnight trip to big Bear, we decided to check out the tipsy bear. The place is really nice, the drinks were affordable. I believe we spoke with the owner and he was super chill and very welcoming. We didn't get a chance to try the food, but we will come back again next time we're up overall, I hope this place succeeds. the mountain.

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    Ryan B.

    Food from the place next door same owner yummy! Noah was our bartender here and he was hospitable and very pleasant. The place and style is very fancy regal nice. Also met the owner and he was super cool as well. Will definitely recommend the business and ambiance. Will come again. When you hear you're family.

    Blood Orange Margarita and Hibiscus Martini
    Ashley C.

    Stopped in for a quick drink and snack in the village on a Tuesday around 5:30. Only a few other customers, but establishment was pretty nice. The food menu looked good, but we just ordered a basket of fries as we already had dinner plans that evening. Nonetheless they were good and came out fast! Service was great! Leo was our bartender. He provided great conversation and made an off-menu hibiscus martini he's been working on. We liked it! Also ordered a blood orange margarita that was sooooo good!! I'm not a big alcohol fan, but typically sip on a margarita when I'm out for drinks with my husband. Yeah, I inhaled that thing and would've ordered a second if my tolerance wasn't so low. Definitely left feeling like a tipsy bear , but that's what a little walk around the village is for . I'd recommend checking out this new little spot!

    Great place! Enjoyed the atmosphere, nice pool table. Staff super friendly and attentive. Noah is great! Definitely recommend you stop by.

    My family can't wait to play some games!

    What an amazing experience. From the first moment we walked i, we were welcomed with the Best customer service. The place looks amazing and has a great atmosphere. So many drink and beer selections to choose from. I would definitely recommend this place

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    Great time and nice atmosphere! Great vibe and service. They have a Mediterranean menu that is really legit!

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    Murray's Saloon & Eatery - Fish and Chips

    Murray's Saloon & Eatery

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    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!

    Went to big bear for the weekend! Have always heard great reviews about this local bar!…read more Went in Saturday and Ashley behind the bar was amazing. Made us feel like we're were back home at our little watering hole ! She deserves a well needed raise! The bacon cheese burger was amazing. I would give her and the burger 10 stars Now's here is where the 3star comes in. Went in on sunday and Tony was the bar tender! He is the rudest, negative and most unfriendly person I think I have ever met! I got up went to the restroom and he trashed my water and napkins. When I asked if I could have more water with lime I was given water with lemon (not a big deal) then I jokingly made a comment about the napkins! Tony proceeded to tell me to go to another bar and closed us out! He said a few more choice words I won't repeat! He is bad for your establishment! There was another patron that was having the same issues! Needless to say the two brand new beers we were just served were left untouched I would come back as long and Tony isn't working!!!!! Best thing you could do is fire him

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    Murray's Saloon & Eatery - Mystery beer for $4. It was good!

    Mystery beer for $4. It was good!

    Murray's Saloon & Eatery - Year after year this sandwich stays just as awesome. The whole place equally so. Great atmosphere, people, and owner.

    Year after year this sandwich stays just as awesome. The whole place equally so. Great atmosphere, people, and owner.

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    Av Bar & Nightclub - Beer and a tasty cocktail

    Av Bar & Nightclub

    3.9(175 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I was strolling and exploring the Village with my dog & shopping at little boutiques. While walking…read moreI heard loud hip hop music which caught my attention, so decided to go in for a drink. I ordered the apple tart which was really good. Service: A1. The bartender Armando was so friendly and welcoming. Also told me to come back because it gets busy from 7pm-12am (I went on a Friday). I really liked his vibe and the vibe of the bar overall. Ambience: it's clean and seemed organized for a bar. There's games there and a pool table. Everyone was so friendly. I had a few people talk to me and gave me some tips and recommendations on where to go in Big Bear, as I'm not from there. I also liked that they are dog friendly. I saw 3 other dogs there too. I would definitely come back & recommend this place to my friends.

    I rarely write negative reviews but I did feel like this place let us down…read more We started our night off as a bachelorette party here. The DJ played F*** Trump (some techno song that just repeated the words Fuc* Trump) then they played the Barney theme song/Yankee Doodle. Like what kind of bar is this? Which I believe may have been requested by some guest in the bar. When a girl from our group requested Toby Keith courtesy of the red white and blue the DJ told her no he would not play that. It blew our mind that the dj would play childish songs in a a bar. But to each their own. It did not hurt us to leave and spend our money at the next bar. I will say the bartenders were rad! I believe the DJ is to blame here not the bar itself. If you are looking for a bar with wonderful party vibes try Murray's or Whiskey Dave's

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    My view from the bar top

    Av Bar & Nightclub - Lots of open space for large groups

    Lots of open space for large groups

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    Oakside - Kale bacon walnuts and apple salad

    Oakside

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    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.

    We were quoted a 15-25 minute wait, which somehow turned into nearly an hour. Apparently, Oakside…read moremeasures time the same way airlines measure "a slight delay." We're a family of four with a well-behaved standard poodle, so we completely understood that our seating options were limited. What we didn't understand was watching two other families with dogs arrive after us and get seated well before us, along with what felt like half of Big Bear. Our "table is ready" text finally arrived 53 minutes after we joined the waitlist. If the real wait is an hour, just say an hour. At least then we could have taken our dog for a hike, grabbed lunch somewhere else, and possibly returned in time for our table.

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    Oakside - Chopped American Wagyu Steak Burger*

    Chopped American Wagyu Steak Burger*

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    Pulled Pork Sandwich

    Saucy Mama's

    Saucy Mama's

    3.8(2.8k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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!

    Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience. There were six of us, and after giving the…read morehost- John our name, we sat at the bar only a few feet away from him while we waited. During that time, he seated two other parties, including a group of 12. When we asked about our table, he claimed he had called us and we didn't answer. My husband explained that we had been sitting right next to him, but the host rudely replied that we never told him we would be at the bar. He then walked away without explaining what we should do next. When I asked whether I needed to put our name down again, he pointed to a table and said, "It's ready over there." There was no apology and no effort to gather or seat our group. He placed menus on the table without even letting us know, so we had to seat ourselves. Thankfully, our waitress was very nice, but unfortunately, the food wasn't good either. Between the poor service from the host and the disappointing food, we will not be returning. Only the Michi was so good!

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