Sit back by the fire and enjoy what is truly the Best View on Big Bear Lake. Sip a Martini, an original Gin Cocktail or try one of our many beers or wines in casual, yet classic, tavern charm. Enjoy live music in our piano lounge, every weekend, featuring the Piano Artistry of Mike Cross and friends. Gaze at a breathtaking sunset and glistening lake, and you may even spot an eagle! We offer a Full Bar and Authentic Santa Maria BBQ cooked over a Live Red Oak Fire. Savor aged Tri-tip coupled with pinquito beans from the California Central Valley. We have indoor and outdoor seating for your pleasure.
Based on 356 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
330 Alden Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone: (909) 878-0506
Website: https://thepinestavernbigbear.com/
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Hours
| Friday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
11 AM–9 PM |
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Aerial Renee
This restaurant is 50/50 for me personally. The location is beautiful and the employees are very sweet. However the service was very slow and food was burnt. It’s a great place to come if you’re traveling with a dog. The outside setting is just beautiful. It’s mostly a bar so not really kid friendly meals aside from the pizza. But they were out of pepperoni..?? Seems odd to me as that’s probably the most popular choice people would order seeing there’s only like 4 or 5 choices of pizza. You’d think they’d be well stocked. But reading other reviews this seems to be a common issue here. So had to find another dish. But the employees are so sweet and welcoming. They were great with our young kids and our dog. It’s open seating so you seat yourself, first come first serve style. They were extremely slow with their service however. Food was just ok. Only ordered the pizza though so I’m not sure about anything else they have to offer. Our pizza was way over cooked and burnt on the bottom. Looking around others looked the same. With that being said I would say I may come back to give it another chance but not a place I would say you gotta try. But it’s a good experience in terms of having drink that over looks the lake.
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Ro Rober.
First time visitor. Stopped for cocktails. They were pricey but we enjoyed being near the water. Your boat can be docked for a quick access. Servers were polite, attentive and friendly.
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Mario Mireles
Great place if you want great ambiance, great food, and drink with spectacular views. They even accommodated out 2 pups, which was awesome. I will definitely be coming back to this spot. This will be our place to eat when we come to Big Bear. The servers were amazing. Loved this place…highly recommend it. 10 out of 10.
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Hayward Trey Sparks III
Beautiful location on the lake. But the real seller is the tri-tip steak. Wow was it good! One of the best steak experiences of my life. Totally changed my perspective. In short, come for the views, stay for the steak!
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Alexander Ingram
Gorgeous view and nice staff. Unfortunately my steak tips came out cold and undercooked and had to be sent back. Enjoyed the local live music.
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Susan Pearson
Special gem of a bar/tavern with really good food. Right on the water, indoor and patio seating.
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Kathrina Morales
First time for me to try dry aged beef and it was really sumptuous. The prices are reasonable. Everything we tried here are really delicious. This is a must go place when you visit Big Bear Lake. You can also enjoy the nice view while eating.
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Rebekah Blackard
The old man behind the bar needs a new profession. He’s rude and doesn’t want to help you if you aren’t a local. But the waiter in the outside sitting area (Ryan I think) was the best!!!! Such a sweet person and deserves a big raise! Won’t go back though
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David Daly
We had a great time there! Alicia (I think? Lovely southern Belle from Texas) was our server and made a great bloody Mary. The food was absolutely superb. We had the beef tips and shrimp appetizers. Beef was perfect and the dragon sauce they served with it was tasty! I want a jar of it! The “shrimp cocktail with cowboy caviar ” was much better than expected. Shrimp was warm and cooked perfectly and whatever they do.with the bean and corn cold salsa/chutney was really good.
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Lily Bogdanova
Good things: gorgeous location on the lake. We were enjoying the sunset. Live band played inside on Saturday night.
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