Big Bear Lake Brewing Company

This place has bad reviews around customer service, and I can see why, but it’s not as bad as you would think. The food was actually decent and the store itself was nice, clean and entertaining. They have TVs with sports on and have a range of beer, wine and cocktails. The wine and cocktails weren’t that great. The customer service could be improved on and it’s not that difficult to fix. We checked in and was told there was a 30 minute wait and we waited and we’re finally seated. They ended up finding us a couple of tables, but it took a long time for a waitress to show up. Knowing this, we placed our food order together and while there was about a 30 minute wait, we noticed our food was ready and sitting on the counter, but no one was bringing it out. After a couple of attempts to get our food, someone finally brought it over. For the most part, the food was good, although the chicken in the chicken sandwich was tiny! The pizza and the pesto pasta was just OK also. This place is pretty good, but could be so much better with a little work. Huge potential.

The avocado bomb was so good. Definitely a must if you come here. Can be shared between two people. Got fish n chips, chicken pesto pasta, and chicken nuggets. The fish n chips was overcooked and only came with a few small pieces. My husband said it’s the first place where he would say the fish n chips were actually disgusting. The side salad was huge which was great. But came in a super small bowl that it was difficult to mix the dressing together. The chicken pesto pasta had good pesto flavor. Nearly drowning in pesto. But only came with two small/medium sized pieces of chicken. Chicken nugs were banging and came with like 10. Definitely plenty for the babes. Took FOREVER to get the check. Atmosphere was good. Hope you enjoyed this emotional rollercoaster of a review as this was how our lunch was 😂

If you do come (don't recommend, definitely better places in the town) skip the tenders, overpriced and not good. Vibe was cool and brewery was neat. The beer was ok kind of water downed?? Maybe a bad batch? Service was ok, waitress was nice and welcoming. The hostess was very quiet and couldn't understand what he was saying (took it as slightly rude). Overall not great.

We wanted to grab dinner and walked in at 7:45pm. We asked if there was enough time to order dinner, and she said if you could order in 10 minutes. My husband picked the jalapeño burger and onion rings, and I ordered the apple pesto pizza. Our food was really good and our beers were tasty too! We were bummed that some of their beers were out. The 2nd bartender, Daniel, was knowledgeable with their beers, and he told us about Whistling Pig whiskey, which we tried.

Wandered around the village with our dog and decided to sit outside for a beer and lunch. Had to wait a bit for an outside table as the weather was nice in summer. Avocado bombs are a must have. Can share one between two people. It was really good. The beer was okay, service was good, I ordered the chicken avocado sandwich and it was good, but bread was a bit dry and hard to eat. Lots of avocado though. We also ordered the kransky, was okay, again bread was a bit too dry. Overall not bad, for brewery food in the area.

Server and employees were great. Owners are too worried about filming themselves and ignore patrons not friendly at all. Will not return due to owners attitude as if too good to be friendly. Food was good beer selection was ok they were out of 3 of the beers we wanted to try, guess we will never try those. Go to fire rock awesome vibe way better food and friendly staff 5 stars.

Servers and staff were super nice. Food was really good and loved thier fries and onion rings. Really tasty beer- our favorite was Onxy Strout! It was a great stop for our family, we we're glad we went!!

The Margarita pizza was delicious, the soft pretzel perfect, and the avocado bomb had great flavors! Great service.. they let us in a little early to get out of the cold. Randall and I will always go back!

My family and friends came by here for lunch. We originally were waiting for another restaurant down the block but the wait was going to be an hour, so we came to check this place out. This restaurant is bigger than it looks from the outside. There are 2 levels and the upstairs level even has counter seating outside with an amazing view of the lake and mountains! There was no wait when we arrived, we were able to get seating on the second level and there was Accessible restrooms available on both the 1st and 2nd floors. I liked that there is a lift available for wheelchairs/strollers. There was a lot of choices on the menu to satisfy all cravings (pizzas, salad, burgers, sandwiches, etc.), as well as an extensive drink menu. My hubby enjoyed his Bearly Legal Honey Blonde and my friend enjoyed the Micheladas. All the food was great! Really tasty and portions are generous! The only thing I didn't like was the side of cheesy brewery potatoes. They were super salty. Pass on this and get fries or onion rings as your side. Good food, good service and good ambiance! Highly recommend!

Service is awful. We were seated. We sat and waited for someone to take our drink order but after 15 minutes we had to find a server to help us. A server finally came to our table to take our drink order and they were out of every beer we asked for. After ordering our drinks (soda), we waited another 15 minutes and finally just left when we still weren't served our drinks. 30 minutes after being seated and we didn't even have drinks! It was not busy either....obviously for a reason. This is a trickle down effect - poor management leads to poor service.

Wanted to go to a brewery in big bear and saw this. Ordered the avocado bomb 7/10 and fish tacos 5.5/10. Personally I love avocado and it was okay but not for that price. The fish tacos gave a vibe that you could make them at home but wouldn't pay for. I really liked the onion rings and the sweet potato fries were a bit too sweet I think they added cinnamon sugar. Service wise, we were seated quickly for 4pm on a Saturday. Took a while to get our order taken. They didn't have the blonde ale I wanted but they the server offered good alternatives and let me try +1. Don't think I'll go again but no regrets

I'm gonna tell you everything that was fenomenal here! Nolan and Daniel were amazing bartenders. We got a few drinks and appetizers. Wings with sweet chilli sauce were good. They could have been fried a bit longer. Fries were sooooo fire! Their RANCH IS HOUSE MADE AND IT WAS SOOO GOOD!! What a great time, great company and just such a chill time. Parking was okay.

Right off the bat our server Kelly was awesome. So friendly and helpful. My bf got the strawberry lavender martini and the ultimate Ruben. I had the medium hot buffalo wings and a cup of tea. Everything was cooked perfectly. Would 100% recommend

Went to Big Bear Lake Brewing Company for dinner on a Friday night and was able to get seated right away around 8pm. Downstairs was pretty full, but luckily they have more seating upstairs. I ordered an IPA that was really good and the Chinese chicken salad. It was huge! The portions here are big. We also shared the Brussels and bacon for the table, and these were a favorite. I was able to try the carne asada fries, fish and chips, and onion rings. Everything tasted good! It was nice to have my salad to cut through all the fried food, but we left with happy and full bellies. Our waitress was really nice, helpful, and patient with our big group. Thank you for a great dinner!

Black hair bar tender is so rude. I will never step foot in this place again. Sat for 20 minutes and she would take our order. Big Bear has great hospitality but not this place.

Good, not great. I've been to better breweries. The food: we ordered the wings, the pretzels, and am the burger. The wings were good. I asked how many come in the appetizer, I was told 8-10. I got 5. The sauce was very wet and sticky. It was good, just very expensive for 5 wings. The pretzels were good. They were loaded with salt. They were fresh, and warm. The cheese sauce was tasty. The burgers were good, not great. The drinks: I ordered an old fashioned. It was loaded with bitters. It tasted bad. If you can't get an old fashioned right, then I'm not sure about other mixed drinks, so I didn't order any more. The red ale tasted very hoppy. It was cloudy in appearance. It was more like an IPA than an ale. It had 8.8% ABV, which was a plus, but overall disappointed. The Pilsner was good and crisp. I won't return.

Every time I come to Big Bear this is where we stop for lunch and a cold beer. The service has always been great. This time we weren't to hungry so we had the shared pretzels and Brussel sprouts. The Brussel sprouts were very good and the pretzels were pretty good. The pretzel sauces could have been a little thicker. The atmosphere is just as you would expect a brewery to be.

Food was delicious, space was very comfortable and service was good. View of the brewing room from 2nd floor is cool.

This is a great little brewery tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main strip. For the table, we shared the following: -soft pretzels ($11.95): 2 salted Bavarian style pretzels, served with beer cheese sauce and honey mustard -1lb chicken wings ($14.95): dry buffalo sauce -BBQ chicken pizza ($15.95): red ale BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, red onion + cilantro -ultimate Ruben: sliced corn beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut + homemade bra sauce on toasted Parmesan bread The pretzels were delicious. They were so soft...though a too salted, however that was an easy fix. The beer cheese sauce and honey mustard were a tad too watery for my preference, but dipping the pretzel in plain old mustard was a pro move. Highly recommend you doing the same. Chicken wings were also quite good - we got the buffalo dry rub which I kind of prefer. Less mess but still great flavor. And the ranch was fire. I dipped everything in this. They were incredibly accommodating to our party of 8 - they were able to switch us from a high top to a booth with no hesitation. Shout out to the hostess who provided crayons and activity sheets to the kids in our party - this literally saved us as the food wait was a tad long. They were a little understaffed, but who isn't these days?

WALKED OUT. I don't remember the last time I actually walked out of a restaurant. As a Yelp Elite Squad reviewer, I take my reviews VERY seriously. My friend and I were seated promptly by the host at a table in the back on the first floor. The restaurant was not crowded. I even saw waitresses doing "busy work." Cleaning the banister on the stairway, moving stools around, etc. The host gave us menus, so we decided rather quickly what we wanted. We chatted and waited for about five minutes or so, and a waitress came to our table and asked us if we were ready to order. We gave her our drink order and food order, and she asked us if we'd like some water. We said yes. Off she went. My friend and I chatted it up for about ten minutes, and I began to wonder where our drinks were. After another five minutes, the waitress returned with our water. Of course, after waiting 15 minutes for drinks, I had to ask her, "Would you check on our drinks?" "I'll be right back with your drinks," she replied. We then sat and watched as our waitress continued to deliver water to other tables. "Ok. She'll probably get them after the water service," I thought hopefully. WRONG. We waited some more. Another five minutes and I remarked to my friend, "I am 'this close' to walking out". Finally, I see our waitress at the bar. She is filling up pints herself at the tap. She's coming our way. She walks right by us to deliver the pints to the adjacent table. And I heard her say, "Anyone else?" My friend said, "Yeah, us!" But she paid no attention. "That's it," I said. I can understand if the restaurant is swamped and understaffed. This was clearly not the case. I felt snubbed. What a miserable experience. We walked out. The waitress didn't even notice. We went across the street to El Jacalito Grill (see my review) and received excellent service. My followers will see that I've reviewed this establishment twice before. One review was very good. So, perhaps it's a mixed bag. The customers at the adjacent table seemed to have received excellent service, while we were starved for it. So, I don't know. Are you a gambler? So, I always start with 5 stars. I deduct 1 for the wait, 2 for the insult, 1 for the food we didn't get, 1 for the drinks we didn't get, and 1 for the all-around miserable experience. OMG. That's all five! Oh well, I have to give one in order to submit my review. If you have read THIS far, you must have enjoyed my review. So please say so by clicking one or more of those little Useful, Funny, or Cool buttons. And while you're at it, go ahead and friend me, and never miss any of my epic reviews in the Seattle area and beyond. Excelsior!

Nice brewery, good vibe and excellent service. Stopped in during day trip up to Big Bear. Alyssa was awesome and extremely attentive, professional and friendly. Good beer as well!

This was a pretty nice brewery. My gf and I rented a cabin walking distance from this place. It's located near the center of Big Bear's downtown. Service was great, we got fast drinks and some dessert. Its a good place to wind down after a day on the slopes. If you or your group like watching sports, there are plenty of TVs around to watch live games.

Came here with a large group (10 people) and were told there would be a wait, which was understandable. We waited about 40 minutes for a table and were told we could be seated separately since our party was large. This wasn't a problem and we sat at separate tables. Unfortunately the restaurant seemed to be short staffed the day we went in and our food and drinks took a very long time to come out for both tables. Overall service was very slow and we had trouble trying to pay and leave the restaurant in a timely manner. Our food was very good though! We enjoyed our Chicken Wings, Avocado bombs, and burgers!

We got there around 11:45am for an early lunch. We sat upstairs and it was nice. No one was there (we have a 4 month old) so it was perfect for us. We ordered just some apps the chicken tenders and avocado bomb. It was pretty good. My husband ordered the flight and i had a raspberry margarita which i really liked! The service was good, our waitress was very attentive. Overall, it was decent, not the best I've ever been to but if you're looking for a quick bite and drinks it's worth it.

Start with Avocado Bomb, it is to die for! South West Chicken Salad is extra crunchy and vivacious! My fav: Cali Creamin' Vanilla Ale for the sweet tooth! And their 10 Year Anniversary IPA is kick-butt for the hop fans out there! Miss Kale, Alyssa and Erica provide amazing personalized service!

Should have listened to all the negative reviews about the poor service. Go to Big Bear Mountain Brewing if you are a beer fan and don't waste your time here. To be honest, we only experienced showing up at 8:28 and being told they were closed. When they close at 9 PM. I am sure the owner would be very upset to learn their employees are turning away beer fans and turning down cash when there was more than half an hour to pour a friggin pint.

Stopped by for a beer and ended up grabbing a fast lunch ! Which I'm glad we did. Food and service were great ! All my guest had a great time ! We are from LA, we all had a long drive up and everything hit the spot ! I especially loved the carne asada fries ! They were crisp and topped to the max with guacamole and meat! Simply delicious ! The restaurant its self is really cute, we were sat on the second story and there was a big beautiful window that we could see the mountains covered in snow ! Being from LA I thought that was the coolest!

visited this spot after a long day on the slopes! got the apple pie cider which was good but very sour and a burger! the burger was delicious, but it took an hour from when we ordered. It wasn't super busy but I think there may have just been a back up in the kitchen. service wasn't very attentive either and we had to wait a while to order :( maybe it was busier than it seemed though. everything else about it is awesome - ambiance + food - so if you're willing to possibly wait a while, come check it out!

Visiting Big Bear for the weekend and decided to have lunch at this cozy little brewery. After checking out two other restaurants this place had the best wait time on a Friday afternoon, 25 minutes. While waiting we tried the Bearly Legal Honey Blonde and Pumkin Ale both which had a strong flavor and aroma of hops. Once seated we ordered carne asada fries, burger and jalapeño patty melt. The burger and melt were made with American wagyu with a buttery flavor which was rich and satisfying. My husband and children were very impressed with the quality of the food!

I had high hopes since I hear so many recommendations to visit here, but our recent experience left much to be desired. Our server was very nice, friendly and personable but it took forever to just get our non alcoholic drinks. The food was also not great. Not only did it take very long to get our food for a party of 4, the chicken was overcooked and impossible to chew through. One person in our party didn't get their food at all as the server forgot to enter it in, making the wait even longer. They did put a rush on it and apologized, but it was a bummer in general. The wait was too long for food that ended up being a disappointment.

We were coming here for a quick beer for my husband and snack for me. I got the seared ahi tuna. I was very good. My husband said the hazy was ok. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the portobello burger.

Came here in March for our family big bear trip. I ordered the avocado bomb and the sweet potato fries. The avocado bomb was absolutely delicious! We were a pretty big party, but everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. The service was just okay. Our waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed, probably cause it was REALLY BUSY this particular Saturday. But overall, we had a good time and enjoyed our food.

I start Winter Break every year with a mountain drive and I always end up here. This year, it was the Lazy Dayz IPA and the three-cheese mini quesadillas, which lit me up--in a good way--with the jalepeños. So, if you're not into THAT kind of heat, order without. Cool down with some slow draws on a Lazy Dayz or the Whispering Pines if you like IPAs and then keep trucking on. Go back on Hwy 38 if you came up 18, just to mix it up.

Quick stop before going to the movies, Had the Heff and it may be the best I've ever had ! Food and staff are amazing!!

The parking lot is very small. Not that it's a good excuse, but that's how much of downtown BBL is, so you just have to deal with it. Once we got inside, it wasn't very crowded and our large party was seated right away. The staff were attentive and very friendly. The food was good, but there was nothing that left me craving more. Considering it's a brewing company, the beer list was rather small (only like six on tap). Overall, no major issues and I'd definitely go back.

Served my beer so fast I thought she read my mind! Haha great beer, friendly service and delicious caesar salad with a view of the lake. Glad we stopped in!

Service poor 45 minutes to get food Beer poor asked for Indian PALe which was more of a red ale and not good. Ordered a mojito was drinkable The worst was the chicken sandwich which was way over sized piece of meat could not fit in my mouth and dry. The sandwich dissolved into a nasty mush so had to use a knife and fork. Would have preferred fast food and I hate fast food

it's too bad they were so short staffed and had slow service when we ate lunch here last Monday. The food was decent but everything, EVERYTHING...from drinks, food, the bill, water refills, etc., took foreverrrr. We sat on their outdoor patio and watched at least twenty people walk in to get seated, and were never greeted or acknowledged, so they left. Maybe this was a one off but we aren't willing to take the chance again. We won't be back. There are just too many other great restaurants with better food and service in Big Bear.

The spice is nice. Go see Genevieve, she's the best. Great beer, great Jalapeño Garlic burger, great company....can't beat it.

This is a great local brewery if your in the Big Bear area. Went for some drinks and some food. Shared the widow maker burger with my other half ... omg that egg on the burger was so good; and kept the burger moist. You know a good burger when it drips down your chin and makes you feel satisfied. For the side we shared cheesy potatoes; good portion especially to share . Great meal and very filling. The vibe is laid back and chill and relaxing. The service was great ; everyone works together to make your experience enjoyable.

Food 9/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 9/10 I must say that this place really surprised me. Not only was there good beer on tap and fresh food to be served, but Genevieve was really the all-star to making our time there amazing. I'm really glad we opted to go here even though other places seemed bustling. My only regret is that we didn't take our time to sit outside and bask in the winter to spring weather. Other than that, Genevieve made really good suggestions. The fries were so on point I couldn't take a moment to stop. Yes, a beer sip here and there but I wanted to keep going. What would make it better? Cajun style? Haha. But it's all good. It's such an easy going type of place. It felt super chill and I didn't at once feel rushed. Thank you for the hospitality.

I'll start by saying the location is great! Right in the middle of town it's a great spot to stop in after walking around and shopping etc. Stop in for drinks and apps and you'll be pretty happy. Their beers are all pretty good and they have a decent selection of house made brews which is always fun. Dinner was a little rough last time I was here a while back. My fiancé and I got a fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and a sandwich. The fettuccini was not great and I'm pretty sure came out of the microwave since some of it was cold some too hot. They also forgot the chicken and brought out some cold chicken on a plate on the side. If you're going for a meal, stick with a sandwich or a burger. Again it's a great spot for a local beer and to hang out!

Okay so yeah. Everything you hear about this place, believe it. First let's start with the music. They played some GREAT songs for example hello by Adele and renegades and while I write this very review they are playing a song by Billie Eillish. I think you guys get the picture. The outdoor seating was really good but I do have a small nitpick because when I went to lean into the chair I nearly thought I was falling to the ground! So yeah... that happened! Overall the pizza was so good. The pizza wasn't anything crazy or what I mean by that is there are no crazy toppings or due dads or whatnot. Just plain simple pizza. For example I had a Marguerita and my girlfriend bbq pizza. It was just really good pizza but like I said nothing crazy

We came in here to get a brew and some food, but we probably would have gotten a better deal somewhere else. While the staff was really nice, the food took over an hour to get to our table and when they brought it, the food order was incomplete. We asked for the missing items, and our server, Victoria, kept saying the kitchen was slow. It got to the point that our table was done eating and the items didn't come out. We asked them to take it off for us and they did, but brought the bill and had tipped themselves even though we were a party of 5. It's a cute place, but not worth the wait - there are better restaurants down the street with better service.

If you enjoy going to a place to dine and expect to be totally ignored, this is the place! They'll even go to the table right next to you while not acknowledging you in any way. A far cry from my 2017 review. I was hungry, ignored, and annoyed. Buh bye. Taking my empty stomach and my dollars elsewhere. Yelp forced me to put a star.

Disastrous Brewery Experience: A Review If disappointment could be brewed into a pint, it would mirror the experience at Big Bear Lake Brewing. Let's start with their Margherita pizza, a soggy mess devoid of cheese--yes, you read that right, no cheese! The crust resembled a squishy sponge rather than a crisp foundation, and to add insult to injury, a sickly sweet balsamic glaze drowned any hope of a balanced flavor profile. Moving on to the onion rings, which arrived not as individual, crispy delights but as a sad clump of oily, limp circles. The promised crunch was nowhere to be found, leaving us to wonder if they were merely reheated leftovers from a previous century. Also, the upstairs felt like a sauna and a truly uncomfortable experience. To top it all off, the bill arrived--a cruel reminder that this mediocrity comes at a premium. Prices far exceeded any reasonable expectation, suggesting either delusions of grandeur or sheer audacity.

The fries and sauces are a revelation, the owners are awesome. Perfect place to take a load off. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.

I'm not usually one to complain but I feel sorry for the waiters/waitresses. The kitchen is so unbelievably slow and the entire restaurant looks irritated at how slow the food takes. We ordered our food an hour ago and are still currently waiting for our food. Hopefully the wait is worth it. I'll update my review when we finally get our food. ....Well, finally got our food. The wait was not worth it. Our food was cold when we finally got it. Soggy fries and fried out chicken. Burgers were cold too. Disappointed.

I wish I could give this place a better review but the food was just ok. Service was TERRIBLE. I'm sorry but what's the point in having outdoor seating, especially those of us with dogs to only be forgotten about and wait 30 minutes for a WATER AT LEAST? It was ridiculous. I felt horrible for the family with a baby and dog who ended up waiting for a long time for their food too. I was content with how my burger tasted but the waiter messed up my order after waiting ANOTHER 40 minutes for it... i wanted sautéed veggies as my side and she gave me fries instead. Was so looking forward to ordering dessert but that would've been another hour I bet. Honestly if you have all the patience in the world, go ahead and come here, otherwise, never again.

Just had lunch at the Big Bear Brewing and the beer and food was amazing. My wife is very picky when it comes to food and she commented the turkey club was the best she has ever had. The chicken wings were really tasty and the red ale was out of this world. Definitely a high light of our trip to Big Bear. To top it off the service was fast, friendly, and personable.

We were visiting Big Bear with family! Stumbled upon Big Bear Lake Brewery Co. It was a busy weekend night, but the service did not disappoint! The food and drinks were DELISH! Thank you! We'll be back!

They should consider firing their kitchen staff. The food was cold, if you can't even reheat a pretzel bite or melt the cheese on top you have no place cooking. It was just a glob of unmelted cold cheese. They really just phoned it in. Brussel sprouts were greasy. Had to ask for plates. The beer was nice and the staff was nice. I just wouldn't her food here.

We had just come into town and were starving! Decided to stop here for some food. I had the widow maker and my friend ordered the pretzels. The widowmaker was really good! The pretzel was too, especially the mustard on the side. Bartender was really nice. I'd definitely come back.

We had a large group (8 people) when we put our name in. The host was very helpful in getting us a table quickly. The service was great but the food was very mediocre. We all started with the avocado bomb. The inside was good but I was not a fan the crispy outside. I had the Santa Fe salad for my meal and it was the most bland salad I have ever had in my life. It said the chicken would be spicy. It was not. It said there was a cilantro lime dressing but it tasted more like just olive oil. My friends food was also all over the place. The spicy chicken sandwich was not spicy at all while the seared ahi tuna burger had so much wasabi my friend found it unbearable. They were also out of a lot of the beers they have on tap and the beer list was different from what they had online. The apple pie cider however, was really good and a lot better than I expected.

I wanted to fully like this place but unfortunately they say we showed up, which was Saturday, they happened to be short staffed. We had to wait for a while to get a server. The person in charged of the outdoor sitting was on break so we had to wait a prolonged time to get our orders taken. Given that it happened during the holiday season, I would expect more servers around. I'll give it another try soon, I will update.

Service was great, my husband's pizza was good but my Alfredo pasta was EXTREMELY disappointing. It tasted like noodles with watered down sauce from a jar, absolutely no flavor. Just don't get the pasta.

Super popular spot; we usually top in at least once for lunch or just a beer. We always used to get the Avacado bomb, which used to be Amazing, but I have to say, it wasn't nearly as good this time. Ahi wasn't as fresh; didn't like the "crab cake" pieces they added. Not sure I'd order it again. But the jalapeño patty melt w/ onion rings our server recommended was delicious. Plenty to Split. The G&T with Lyme our bartender (Marisa?) made was really good, too. And my friend's Peanut Butter cup ice cream drink was gorgeous!