Captain's Anchorage Restaurant and Bar

What a wonderful experience! Very rustic restaurant with excellent service and the staff is all friendly and very helpful. Nice large outdoor patio and a beautiful stone fireplace indoors with comfortable Naugahyde booth seating as well as tables. I enjoyed a lobster tail and the artichoke and they were both lovely! They recommend!

This is a traditional old time steakhouse, with prime rib, NY steak, sirloin, pork chop, clam chowder, among other things and they have a good wine list. They also have a full bar. Been going to this place since I was a child and my folks would weekend in big bear. This trip I got the pork chop, it was juicy, tender, flavorful, but not salty, perfectly cooked, with a side of rice pilaf. Wife got the cheese tortellini with shrimp (shrimp was good but for 18$ for four shrimp) in addition to the 30$ tortellini, that's a bit steep. They are large shrimp, but not worth 4+$ each. This place has not changed, prices have always been high, but the food is usually very good (there was this one time I went and the food sucked, had not gone back for years because of that) but it's all good now. Our waitress was nice, informative and polite. Service was fast enough, although you should expect a more relaxed dining experience than a fast one, so don't be in a hurry. I recommend!!

Stopped in recently in the evening, solo with no reservation. There was open seating at the bar as most of the tables were taken. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making small talk and chatting when they heard I had not been here before. Ordered the prime rib as they said that's what they're known for - meal was excellent. Look forward to trying other dishes in the future. Would definitely recommend, and will definitely come back next time I'm in town. Staff said calling ahead can help as busyness varies.

Captain's Anchorage is true Big Bear Staple, with a storied history and consistent high quality food and top notch service. It has old school steakhouse vibes and an amazing bar and kitchen that have been serving hungry locals and tourists alike for decades. The prime rib is always amazing and highly recommended. Making a reservation is definitely reccomended as it can fill up on weekends and holidays in a hurry. Locals know you can get the full menu at the bar which is actually a fun experience for 2 people. It's hard ti do but save room for dessert, the butter toffee cake is awesome and the cheesecake is probably the best in Big Bear. Oh and ask about the ghost...

We had an early new year's dinner here and had a great time with really good food. From the lady who took our phone reservation to hostess to server and busser, everybody was really nice. The ambiance is cozy, old school classic tavern style. It reminded me of Steak n Stein, if you're familiar. Although there wasn't anything crazy to choose from, my husband and I both really enjoyed the cocktails; I particularly enjoyed the pomegranate martini and my hubby loved the sidecar. We started with the shrimp cocktail which was awesome. We both ordered the anchor filter mignon which has crab on top and artichokes and bearnaise sauce. The steaks were perfectly cooked and super delicious. The homemade ranch was so good along with their bread. Everything was very good; I am sure we'll come back next time we come up. I recommend you give them a try.

My husband surprised me with this gem for my birthday! We live in LA and love fine dining. We were excited to try this place and I highly recommend you check it out for yourself . We were greeted by Jessica and Natalie was our server. Natalie made sure to answer all our questions about the menu. She talked to us about the history of the restaurant as I loved the decor. The clam chowder is excellent , the scallops serving was huge and delicious ,and the lobster was so big I couldn’t finish it. I had an espresso martini which Natalie tweeked the ingredients for my liking. The strawberry cheesecake was also delicious. Overall this place is Old Hollywood with amazing service and delicious food. Thank you so much Natalie and Jessica for the amazing experience. We will definitely be coming back soon. They also have happy hour!

This is the place to go for a cozy intimate dinner. They have a great meat selection and seafood selection. The staff was friendly and attentive. The wine list is amazing and the food taste great. Definitely check this place out!

AMAZING Experience. Great service from the time we arrived to when dinner was served. This was a very special occasion for 1 of my best friends son, Preston, who is graduating this week. Jennifer and Suzette made it a memorable time. These 2 ladies are AWESOME. Didn't see any ghost, but you have the feeling they are around you. Highly recommend.

Got a recommendation of this place from some other visitors during brunch. Checked it out on Yelp and the menus looked quite nice. Plus I've been craving prime rib lately... We arrived for dinner Sunday night around 7:45 during sunset. Inside it was quite dark and moody with lighting and very rustic vibes. Fits perfectly with the town. The host asked if we would like inside or outside. Outside preferably with a heater was our request and it was met. We got seated next to the fire pit which was perfect. There was a party of about 8/10 and a couple that was already seated in the patio area. It was quite nice with the outdoor lights and water feature. And the perfect fire pit. Besides that, it was empty. First thing I notice were the metal chairs. With shorts on, it wasn't going to be nice during dinner. But one of the ladies actually offered a seat cushion for us as well as blankets. The perfect duo for dinner. That was a plus in service. Jennifer was our waitress. First off, she's amazing. The service was excellent and she was outstanding and friendly. Not only her but another one of the lady that was outside with her was great as well. Both took very good care of us and made us feel so comfortable throughout dinner. Amazing service from both of them. It's an impressive menu with pretty much all amazing dish. But found out that they had ran out of the prime rib which I was looking forward to. That was bummer. Drink wise, we had the espresso martini and a margarita. Drinks were good which was a nice start to the meal. Full bar offered. Food wise, we started off with the clams in the wine broth. Came out pipping hot and some sourdough bread for dipping. Both was a great start to dinner. Broth was quite tasty and flavorful. Nice chunks of clams added. Entrees, the top sirloin with veggies and Chilean sea bass with a bake potato and all the trimmings. Was sold on that as it was fresh and not frozen. Also had clam chowder to start as it was part of dinner. Chowder was quite nice and thick. Very flavorful and served with oyster crackers. Steak came out nice with chunks of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. Both steak and sea bass were very good. Fish was a good meaty portion and very flavorful without a fishy taste. We were pretty full after that meal. Overall, the food was quite nice. Everything we had was excellent. A little disappointing when I found out that they had ran out of prime rib but it was fine. Service was amazing with Jennifer and the other lady. Ambiance outside was perfect with the fire pit, lights and blankets. Would definitely be back for another meal.

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Celebrated birthday at a wonderful booth. Ordered the prime rib with a glass of Hess wine. Dreamy. Wife ordered the salmon with their special sauce. Top drawer. Only have good or great things to say. No negatives. None.

Absolutely mediocre and overpriced. We both ordered the Sirloin. The sides, baked potato and rice pilaf were very poor quality. The rice had something crunchy in it that was inedible. I don't like to write negative reviews but I wasted too much money here for this very poor quality meal. I would describe this restaurant as a "place for old people". High prices, Low taste. I'd compare this to Sizzlers or HomeTown Buffet quality. Service was decent, we had a nice waiter. Overall wouldn't recommend at all. Regret spending my money here and waiting a night out on our vacation

Very cool lodgey type restaurant... kitschy and just a little creepy because of the ghost stories you might have heard. All that aside, service is great and so were the steaks! The manhattan was also perfect!

Came up here for the weekend with my fiancée and we knew we had to try this spot. I'm so glad we did! The food, the atmosphere, the history, the haunted nature, it's all perfect. Started off with some sautéed garlic mushrooms and wow, I never thought I could enjoy mushrooms by themselves this much! Ended up saving some for the steaks. Also got the diablo shrimp app, they are the perfect way to start a meal; bacon wrapped, a little heat from the jalapeño, a bit of sweet from the bbq sauce. Chef's kiss! We both got clam chowder and it was very tasty. Hard to go wrong with it honestly! For dinner she got the teriyaki top sirloin, I got the prime rib. The teriyaki top sirloin was cooked to perfection and very tender. It had a couple slices of pineapple on top and a side of teriyaki sauce for dipping and it was delicious! Also got a side of herb garlic butter, do yourself a favor and get this to add to a steak, veggies, or a baked potato (trust me). When I ordered my prime rib our server asked if I wanted it flip flopped. I asked her what that was and she said it's when the chef finishes it on the grill. I've never had it that way so I said let's do it! Totally worth it, it changed the flavor in such a great way. Gave it that little charbroil taste on the outside and still had that excellent pink color throughout. Super tender and flavorful! We both got the steamed veggies on the side and there was nothing to complain about, but definitely get that butter to add to the flavor. We heard the stories about the building being haunted so we asked if we could see upstairs and they were kind enough to give us a quick tour. Overall the staff was so nice and accommodating, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want from an old school establishment such as this. If you find yourself in Big Bear put Captain's Anchorage on your list!

This was a very cute spot for me and my fiancee to have dinner for my bday. It had vibes of a cool old school date spot in the heart of big bear. We were sat upstairs in a cute corner where we could sit side by side. Our waitress Jennifer (Jessica? Sorry I forgot!) was phenomenal and provided us with the special & other delicious options. She was extremely attentive and just gave amazing service. We ordered the bourbon bacon jam, the he special which was a surf and turf, and the prime rib. Everything was so delicious and we were stuffed to the brim! It was funny that the bourbon bacon jam crumbs were dropping on other parts of my food and it was still an amazing combo. Cucumbers? Baked potato? Brussel sprouts? YES it ALL worked haha Overall, when we are back in town we will 100% come back!

Excellent choice for dinner, date night or to celebrate a special occasion. The next table celebrated a youngster named Eli who got a candled dessert and a happy birthday serenade. The atmosphere is romantic with low lighting, strung lights, and relaxing music of the past by crooners and even Chain Gang. Hubs had their pork chop and he demolished everything on his plate. Doc had an 8 oz medium prime rib while I had a medium well end cut. Mine was tender, Juicy and perfectly seasoned. We both had take home boxes. Their bread was soft and the loaded baked potato was delicious. You are treated like valued customers cuz at least 2 people came around to ask how everything was. I believe the woman was the owner and the gentleman was the manager. I would definitely return for the food, courteous service and the ambiance.

Went back and got the prime rib, soooooooo amazing!!! Definitely the best meal up heee.

The vibes are immaculate and the service is fabulous. Everyone was so attentive and sweet! I highly recommend the prime rib and shrimp martini appetizer. The manager Carlos always greets us like we are family and is the reason we keep coming back!

Can we just give a huge shoutout to Lorraine?! She was AMAZING! Service was top notch as we came in for a night cap at the bar. It was chilly outside so my Bailey's and coffee did the trick while the hubby had a delicious smoked old fashioned. We scoped this place out because hello... how many times do you get to visit a haunted restaurant? George was on his best behavior but I will say before we left, we took a tour and that hallway gave me a chill and made me feel like someone was behind me. You can definitely feel something is there! We appreciated this visit as we were celebrating our anniversary! Great time.

We were on the road for a long day and this place was serving food until 10pm. The decor is cool, rustic and tells the story of the place. You could tell locals frequent it. The service was friendly, helpful and attentive. We arrived 30 minutes before closing and weren't rushed and they definitely tried to get the food out quickly. Prime rib was good, pretty run of the mill. The artichoke presentation was pretty. It's served with Mayo and drawn butter. There's no pretense, the menu literally says mayonnaise. The shrimp was not good, and our waiter took it without problem and said she would inform the management. No complaints about the salads. The bread and butter were tasty. Overall food was just ok. They have a good wine and cocktail selection. It's cozy.

DO NOT EAT HERE!!! We have been patrons here for 15 plus years (locals) and will never go back. Food is overpriced and quality poor to go along with bad customer service. Didn't use to be this bad. To start off, we were told by the bartender that we couldn't wait at a table in the bar because they use it to stage their menus(only table open), after the host told us to wait in the bar. Then the bartender completely ignored us, went around to every other table, looked at us, walked right by. When a table in the bar finally opened, we moved to it. We again got ignored by the bartender and 10 minutes later she came to the table to clear the previous party's dishes. When she finally spoke to us, so told us that we sat down before the table was ready. 5 minutes later, she came back to set our table. Then without giving us menus, she asked if we wanted drinks or appetizers. When she returned with our drinks, still having no menus, she asked if we were ready to order. Luckily we knew what we wanted so we ordered because we did not want to be ignored again. When the food came we were very disappointed. When the food was delivered my wife was missing her potato she order and no potatoe fixings were delivered with my meal. The mixed veggies (which she didn't order) her sea bass and my prime rib were cold. I had to get up to have the get the potatoe stuff and cream horseradish. My wife ordered here bake potato loaded and we had to ask them to bring that after they finally brought the potato fixings. There was little to no crab under the sea bass which is cold and was sitting in a cream pesto sauce. My prime rib was sitting in a pool of au jus which also surrounded my potato ( not as pictured on there website) When the bill arrived, the bartender had charged us for two loaded bake potatoes, when we only ordered one. We will never go back. *** updated. We both got food poisoning from last night's dinner.

Ate there a week ago. We had reservations for my husband's birthday. Sat at a table in the bar. Very poor service. When we finally got our 3 prime rib dinners the meat was barely warm as was the baked potato that was not fully cooked. Our supposed server was the bar tender. Gave us our first drink and brought the bill that was it! My husband is originally from Big Bear and has never had service or food like that. We will NOT be back!

Came here wanting to check out their happy hour and it did not disappoint...the drinks are extremely fair priced as well as some of the bites. I got a lemon drop martini to start and hub got his n/a beer...he opted for the prime rib sandwich and I got the steak bites with mushrooms...both were really good....we decided to hang around for a second drink. Music is great in here and the bartender is clearly loved by her regulars and I can see why...personable, sweet, efficient and able to handle large crowds....when in town this is a must return for us....

Est. 1947- Does a ghost named George, haunt the Captains Anchorage? Well I didn't see him, but I did enjoy an evening, in one of the oldest restaurants in all of Big Bear Valley. Originally named, 'The Sportsman Tavern', the restaurant was the idea of Andy Devine, a Western character actor of the 1930's and 40's. The Captains is an old school Seafood and Steak House, complete with red leather booths, a comfortable bar, and a large stone fireplace. The menu is what one would expect - Seafood and Steaks. The standard offerings are all here: Lobster, Crab Legs, Seabass, Salmon, Top Sirloin, New York Strip, Filet Mignon and Prime Rib. My party tried a variety of dishes, all of which were good. I had the Sautéed Fresh Mushrooms (nice) and the 12oz Prime Rib, medium Rare. Unfortunately it was under cooked, and a bit lacking in flavor. They took it back and cooked it some more. Not the best piece of meat I've had, but they did what they could. Regardless, I will come back next time I'm in town. Big Bear has a limited supply of good restaurants and the decor and service were good enough for me to return. Hopefully the steak will be cooked just right, and delicious. The prices are reasonable, and Lorraine and Carlos do their best to take care of everyone; not just their regulars. Plus, it's been here for almost 80 years . . . and they have a ghost!

I reserved a spot for my girlfriends birthday and we had an amazing time! Our server Shawn was super attentive and knowledgeable! The food was also top notch. I had the New York strip which was super tender and the peppercorn Parmesan butter was a must! The decor was very homey feeling while keeping a fancy atmosphere. We will definitely be returning next time we're in town!

TLDR: This would be a five star review if the beef were properly cooked. I've been meaning to try this restaurant for a while. We stopped by last year on a whim and left since we didn't have reservations; the wait was quite long with no reservations. This time, I made reservations the evening before. Reservations were easy enough to make. We had a party of 5 including two children, so I called to make the reservation as the online instructions stated to do for parties over 4. When we arrived, we were seated promptly upstairs. The entire restaurant has a very dim vibe with very little outdoor light. Our party ordered margarita perfecta and tequila mockingbirds, both of which were deliciously strong. For food, we ordered the sauteed mushrooms, chilean seabass with steamed vegetables, 16oz prime rib (medium rare), 24oz porterhouse (medium rare), kids' chicken strips, and a kids' prime rib (medium). These came with salads, clam chowder, fries, and sweet potato fries. The mushrooms, salads, and clam chowders, came out very quickly. However, the main dishes took at least 40 minutes to arrive after the mushrooms were served. This was surprisingly slow since we had a 4:30pm reservation so the restaurant was still less than 50% full. I appreciated the coloring pages and crayons that were provided to entertain the children. The highlight was the chilean seabass; it was perfectly cooked with amazing flavor. The sauteed mushrooms were decent too, possibly because they tasted as if they were soaked in butter. YOLO. The prime rib and porterhouse on the other hand were a disappointment. We ordered the adult prime rib to be medium rare and the kid's prime rib to be medium. When they were delivered, they were quite pink and bloody. I expressed my surprise with a "whoa" and the server stated that he put in the order as "medium" and asked if that was okay. We shrugged and decided to just go with it. I've ordered rare prime rib before, but this was another level of rare, basically raw. The entire middle of the prime rib was bloody and chewy. I took about two bites of the middle portion and gave up; each bite had to be chewed for at least 10 minutes and at that point I just decided to swallow it. The porterhouse was supposed to be cooked medium rare as well but was overcooked; I'd estimate it to be about medium-well. At least I didn't have to chew it for 10 minutes, I suppose. Perhaps we should've sent the prime ribs back to be recooked, but other reviews have mentioned that it returned overcooked. We decided to pack up the prime rib dishes to go. We seared the prime rib on the stove at home for a few minutes and it came out medium-rare and delicious. Overall, the service was attentive and the non-beef foods were delicious. Perhaps we will stick to seafood until they figure out how to properly cook beef.

Visited this restaurant after many, many years during our stay in Big Bear to celebrate my wife's birthday. Didn't really remember it at all. We found the food, service and restaurant comfort/decor better than we anticipated. My wife had the Halibut and I had the pork chop. Both were cooked well, flavorful and moist. The sides we selected were all prepared well. As it was my wife's birthday the restaurant provided a slice of cheesecake with chocolate sauce drizzled over it. A really good dessert.

Just a start, I am a resident of Big Bear. Captain's Anchorage is the nicest restaurant to go to on the mountain. If I want the best prime rib this is where I go. They also have the best clam chowder on the mountain as well. The atmosphere is nice and calming, even though it is known for being haunted. On a rare occasion, you may experience the ghost. But I go for the food because it is excellent, and the service is wonderful.

Well, once again we have to thank Captains Anchorage for making a special occasion even better. Our friends took John and I there for our anniversary. Patty and the entire team were all so very sweet in making sure we felt their good wishes. Jennifer, as always was the best server EVER. We always love going and enjoying the wonderful food and service there, but there is just no better way to celebrate a special moment than in an establishment that add to the emotion of the memories.

After 15+ years of having a family home up here, we finally gave Captains Anchorage a try. Despite an unassuming exterior, we had a great experience. Our service and food were all excellent - drinks, appetizers, entrees (top sirloin, pork chop and salmon) and dessert (butter toffee cake ) were prepared perfectly. This will definitely become a regular for us.

This place is awesome! Great prime rib, great ribeye, great spicy old-fashions! Our server, Toni, was great. Super friendly and gave us breakdown of the history of the place. Apparently the place is haunted by some friendly ghost named George. I am glad I didn't hear that before I went there... Either way, definitely check the place out.

Prime rib is fantastic Better to have a reservation My girlfriend and I celebrate our anniversary there

Came on a whim craving steak. Sat in the bar room and the ambience being spooky was great. Had a couple drinks with the gf and shared the mushroom app. We love mushrooms and these did not disappoint. Also both had the prime rib, medium rare, and it was excellent! Crust on it was amazing and we both left happy and full! Would absolutely come back! Pretty sure the manager said goodbye on the way out so that was a nice touch

Captains Anchorage is our favorite restaurant in Big Bear. The food, atmosphere, and wait staff are amazing. We always get a cup of their famous clam chowder soup. I like the captain's chicken and teriyaki chicken and my husband likes all the steaks they offer but especially the prime rib. It has so much history which even includes a ghost story. It is a great place for a romantic dinner but still a great place for a party of friends. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. It's not just food, it's an experience.

Great food at a great price! I went here for my birthday and was made to feel very special.

Good food and service The electricity went out while we were there but the staff treated it calmly and brought out table lights. Dinner was not interrupted. The service was overall great

I've waited too long to write a review. Captain Anchorage is a MUST-go-to restaurant when you come to Big Bear. It has a long history as is a historical site. The Steamed Clams are amazing, especially the white wine garlic broth. Entrees are on the bigger portion size. We always order the Prime Rib, which is always delicious. My only complaint is the bread, which always seems to feel steamed, soft, and wettish. I prefer bread to be crunchy and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This would be perfect for the clams. I guess being Italian, I am a lot more critical of bread. They have a perfect wine selection that pairs well with whatever you order. Service is always delightful. They know how to engage with their customers without being overbearing. The ambiance here is what you came to Big Bear for! It's cozy, and relaxing and takes you back in time. Captain Anchorage was known as a Sportsman's Tavern back in 1947 when it opened.

My daughter and I enjoyed our dinner here when we visited the Big Bear. The restaurant felt so cozy and nice. My prime rib was amazing and they had a great selection of wines as well. Will return when we are back in town.

Always fabulous Friendly Excellent service Great food Our favorite restaurant in Big Bear

O e of the strangest evenings I've ever had. My friend and I went in on a Friday night to Captains. Early, 5:00. We wanted to start in the bar with an artichoke, which is our staple at Captain's. We chose not to sit at the bar because we're a little bit older and we wanted something behind our back so we sat along the windows where they have a long bench with tables. We waited a while went up to the bar to get our own drinks. Bartender was busy, sadly it wasn't Loraine. Apparently she's been out due to an accident. My friend walked up to the bar to order and get our drinks and the staple artichoke. Note we've been coming here since the 80s. To our absolute amazement, she was informed that because of where we were sitting, she would have to get approval from the manager to serve us an artichoke. Wtf???! My friend was informed that where we were sitting was reserved for waiting for dinner?? So if we want to wait for dinner, you can't have an artichoke while you wait Apparently you are restricted to not eat while you wait? We got our artichoke and decided that we'd rather eat any place other than Captain Anchorage. Let's face it. their food is hit & miss. This management decision is beyond bizarre and very unwelcoming. We left, went to Murray's and had a lovely rib-eye. Take our advice. Murray's is much more friendly, the food is always delicious and you can sit anywhere and get served.

Drinks were great. Order3d the Filet Mignon medium. Came out rare. Sent 1/2 back to cook more and the outside came out like charcoal. Only got to eat 1/2 of my $54 steak. No discounts from the restaurant

Definitely disappointed in my steak!! Ordered the Andy Divine Porterhouse not only cooked improperly but the quality of the steak did NOT match the Price of the steak. Ordered medium rare and it was medium to medium well. Had better quality steak at chain restaurants Not Premium steak house!!! Should have had the Prime Rib.

We dined here last night on our first night here in Big Bear. We were seated at the 2nd floor and the dining area is huge with log cabin feel. We ordered the Peanut Colada(loved it), Bourbon Bacon Jam ( original and awesome ) Prime Rib and Grilled Salmon are both delicious. We are not disappointed with the portion and did not leave hungry. The only thing we did have dessert as we are full Sean and his partner( sorry forgot his name ) are both excellent and gave great service and definitely 5 Stars . Great recommendations and friendly service. Kudos to both of them Kudos to Carlos for inventing the Bourbon Bacon Jam ( must try)

Came here for a new years/birthday dinner while in Big Bear. Not much good to say other than the service. I ordered the surf and turf. Filet was cooked correctly but served warm. The lobster was so hard and almost cold that I didn't even finish it. My girlfriend ordered a steak medium rare that came out over medium. She did not finish it. Clam chowder was excellent, and like I said prior, service was too. But this was not the birthday dinner I was looking forward to.

This is our go to when in Big Bear. The staff, food, drinks and ambiance is always fantastic. Can't wait till next time!

What an absolute lovely spot! We went for a friends birthday celebration and had the best time. Everyone is so kind and helpful! The menu is classic with the focus on the prime rib, and boy did it NOT disappoint. Delicious! I love that their kids menu has a prime rib on it as well. The kids were stoked and loved their meals! Cocktails were fast and strong! Overall, this is a must when in big bear. We will definitely be back every year!

My friend and I come eat here because it's always a great experience. The ambience is warm, peaceful, and friendly and the steak and lobster always delicious!! If you haven't been here ... it's time you did!!

This is now one of our must go to spots in Big Bear. Very friendly, inviting, old school feel where everyone went out of there way to make us feel welcome. We each got a martini A I had the Terroir Gin martini, and my husband had the perfect Vodka martini w: lemon twist, and they were both perfectly crafted. For dinner, we split the 16-oz prime rib w/ baked potato ($64) and two salads, served ice cold w/ blue cheese. A really wonderful experience all the way around. Great unique music playing, too. We will be back next time!

Eric H. Wrote exactly what I was thinking. Having a ghost as your front of house manager is amazing. My wife and I drove up from San Luis Obispo yesterday. I've been coming to big Bear officially for 50 years now and I'm glad places like this still exist, we love you ambience of an old restaurant like this. The prime rib was amazing, my wife's pork chop was cooked to her liking. Our service and drinks were spot on thank you for a wonderful evening.

My family and I had dinner here on New Years Eve. Not only was the food delicious the service was amazing! I made a reservation and was sat immediately upon arrival. Thank you for spending your New Years Eve with my family! It was a pleasure.

Stopped at Captains Anchorage by myself tonight during a solo trip to Big Bear. Excellent food, drinks, and service! And bonus stars for the stories about the ghost of "George". The scallops are to die for. Definitely going back for more.

Ok so listen up -- food and atmosphere here is undeniably pretty great. The ISSUE I experienced was consistency and service. I came here with my lovely significant other and we waited well over 1.5 hours after ordering our food to receive any of it. We watched parties come and go, enjoying the menu items we so desired to sample ourselves. No such luck. Visit Captain's Anchorage at your own risk, or you may end up like me -- alone in a booth still waiting for food after your date walks out on you for choosing this joint. (Or maybe it was a bad night ‍)

Phenomenal food and service! We came here for Mother's Day dinner and it did not disappoint! Clam chowder 10/10: loved it! You get the choice of soup or salad with your meal. Prime rib 10/10: the prime rib was seasoned well and delicious on its own. But the dish came with the most delicious béarnaise sauce that completely elevated it. I got mine with steamed veggies. Cooked perfectly. My husband got his with fries. They were warm and crispy on the outside. Service 10/10: the host was so accommodating! She seated us a little earlier than our reservation and also cleared a booth table for us immediately. Our waitress was very friendly and checked up on us periodically. I even received a flower from one of the waitstaff for Mother's Day. It was so sweet! Definitely will be back to try their seafood!

I spend every important occasion at Captains Anchorage. Just the best dinner house in Big Bear.

In Big Bear for a weekend trip and wanted to finally try a local restaurant. Went in on a Saturday night, party of 7 and were seated upstairs. Pros: able to make reservation and seated right away Food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meal (steak, prime rib & tortellini) Cost was reasonable. Cons: Slow service. We were seated right away but after we placed our orders, we barely saw our server. At one point someone in our party had to get up and ask for what we needed. Also didn't get one of the cocktails we ordered and it was still on the bill so then had to wait longer to get it removed from the bill. Overall I would come back knowing what to expect and considering the other options in Big Bear. This is probably 1 step up from an Outback as far as steakhouses go so if your a fan of Outback you'll enjoy the food here.

This restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere, delicious food, and outstanding service--highly recommended!

I had the prime rib with a baked potato and it was good. Cooked well enough and tender. The meat might have been tenderized, because the taste was mild. It didn't have a strong prime rib flavor. Wf l closed my eyes, I would not have known. My waitress was great, with the supporting staff anything I wanted was quick and snappy. Everyone knew staff was friendly and my daughters said it was the best they have been treated at any restaurant. The surroundings in the restaurant was soothing and comfortable . I enjoyed the old photos on the walls. Although it was tight spaced, my family was very comfortable. We decided to drive a couple of hours from Seal Beach to enjoy Big Bear, and the restaurant did not disappoint us.

Wrote a honest review of my experience and was contacted by management. Which said please send us your information and we will send you something so you can come back and give us another try. Sent my information because I figured why not try them again maybe the night we went in was just a busy mistake. Nothing came about convinced that this business only contacts to look proactive but truly are not. I thought I had posted this a while back but saw it under my drafts.