Lakeside Dining in Big Bear Lake: Where to Eat with a View

August 29, 2026

Why Lakeside Dining Defines Big Bear

Big Bear Lake is a resort town first and a dining destination second, but the two are impossible to separate. The water organizes everything — where you stay, where you walk, and where you eat. A meal with the lake in front of you is the baseline experience here, and several kitchens deliver it without pretension.

Big Bear Lake Brewing Company

Big Bear Lake Brewing Company is the obvious gathering spot: house beer, a relaxed room, and the kind of menu that works for a post-boat crowd. It is where locals and visitors land after a day on the water.

572 Social Kitchen & Lounge

572 Social Kitchen & Lounge leans a little more polished, with a lounge feel that suits an evening out. Good for groups who want a scene without leaving the village.

Barnstorm Restaurant & Captain's Anchorage

For a classic Big Bear meal, Barnstorm Restaurant and Captain's Anchorage are long-standing names with the comfortable, wood-and-window rooms the mountains are known for. Both are the kind of place you take out-of-town guests.

Check Before You Go

Big Bear hours swing hard between ski season and summer. Our What's Open page shows live status so you are never caught at a locked door. Pick a spot with a view, and let the lake do the rest.