Oakside

We stopped here during a trip to Big Bear, and we were glad we did! We were a party of five and were prepared to have to wait for a table. The hostess let us know that the bar area was open seating but with a full menu. We found a table in no time! The service was good and the food was yummy. There is definitely something for everyone on the menu. Give Oakside a try!

Needed to eat after hiking. It was around 230p and it was busy but the wait wasn't that long. Got the butcher pizza, loaded tater tots and truffle fries. The server Michael was pleasant. The food came out maybe 20 mins after we ordered. I find everything salty though. Its near the holiday inn so its convenient for us and everywhere was crowded. Not a bad option

Really nice location. We ate outside and it was great. The food is elevated. My prickly pear margarita was on point. Draft beers were cold. Fish and chips was light and crispy. Mac and cheese is adult Mac and cheese. Kids expected Kraft. The adults gladly ate it for them. The bar upstairs is filled with TVs and little nooks you can hide out in with a date. Can't wait to come back for steak and lobster for dinner.

Came back for our second visit. We were not disappointed. Kayla was our server, she's terrific attentive and fun. Our first visit our server was Jon (I think) a terrific server as well. This time we had chocolate cake and a birthday brownie. So rich and delicious. Nice cozy atmosphere. Pleasant attentive service. Great drinks. Perfectly prepared steaks. And a slice of red velvet cake. We'll be back!

Such a great experience! The food was super tasty, the portions were huge (we were happily stuffed!), and the service was just awesome. The staff were all smiles and made us feel right ☺️ Thank you for your service and customer focus🙌🏻

My wife selected this restaurant. So we went up to the second floor where Jennifer greeted us with such grace. We felt comfortable and were treated exceptionally. The food was the iceing on the cake. Highly recommend. Edgar brought our food and ask if we needed anything else with such care.

So glad we got to try this location. When we drove by it smelled great so we went back. They don't take reservations so you'll need to put your name on the list. We were told an hour but it only took 20min. They do have a bar area and it's open seating. However outdoor deck was only cocktails. We decided to wait and enjoyed sitting in the dining room. I got the ahi tuna burger lettuce wrapped and if you see my picture, it was a lot of lettuce!! But I didn't mind. I ate it like a salad and the sweet potato fries were delicious and very generous! My friend got the pork sliders which had 3 sliders and she said they were very good. Would totally go back because other items looked good as well. Our server was ok. He kinda forgot about us which he even said but luckily we weren't in a rush!

This is a nice place. The food was good to just ok, the service was slow, but good, the waiter was very nice, but very busy (although the restaurant was not busy at the time I went (3ish). We were hungry and all the food coming out of the kitchen looked very delicious. We ordered chicken wings (you get 6) for 13$. They were good tasting (habanero honey sauce), but they were just Luke warm. We wanted the cowboy fritters, but they were out (????) so we got the green beans. They were good, hot, crispy, and a bit spicy, just right. We got French onion soup. It came out good and hot. It was cheesy, gooey and looked good. But it seems they used regular brown onions, not sweet onions so it tasted funny but at least it was NOT salty. We ate about 1/4 of it and chose to take the rest. We didn't really like it. I got the most basic burger, and it was ok. The bun was burned to the point of bitterness. The meat was thick but lacked flavor. The sweet potato fries were good. My wife got the beet salad and said it was great! We took 1/2 the burger, and 3/4 of the soup home. We ate the burger later, tossed out the soup, just not what we expected flavor wise). The staff is very nice. Our waiter was nice, but working indoor and outdoor diners. The place was not busy, but he was busy, so service was slowish, not complaining, I get it. The atmosphere was ok. Not much going on, it's a nice place and often very packed (can't imagine why). Overall, I would give this place a second chance. Maybe just an off day for the chef. I would NOT recommend the French onion soup or the burger really. But I would try them again, maybe.

We are here on vacation from Hawaii. We have ate at several different places here in big bear since we've been here and ALL were mediocre at best, EXCEPT THIS PLACE!!!! From the moment we walked in I had a good feeling. The experience did not disappoint. We started with drinks. The girlfriend is particular when it comes to wine. She vaguely told the waitress her wine preference and the waitress came back with a moscato that knocked the girlfriend's socks off!!! I had an old fashioned. Also outstanding! Then the appetizers.... We had truffle fries, bruschetta and poke. Being from Hawaii we knew the poke was a gamble but we were BLOWN away!! All of the apps were delicious. Our entrées were also incredible!!! Overall an amazing experience. Definitely the best restaurant in big bear!!! I highly recommend!!!

When I dined in this weekend, there was a little hiccup but Tara (our server) and the manager were so accommodating and took care of my issue with kindness and a smile! Excellent customer service. I'd definitely go back.

Amazing food and even better service! great experience we will be back for sure. menu and ambience are just about perfect

This place is probably one of the most popular and busiest restaurants in Big Bear. Wait times can be two hours, but typically like 45 minutes each time we've gone. We've only sat outside each time because we had our dogs with us each time. Food is always pretty good, in the past we've ordered the three street tacos (shredded chicken, onions, cilantro and a tasty green salsa, I get a side of avo), hubs has gotten the kale apple salad with grilled chicken, a burger, the French dip, and calamari. We've gotten roasted Brussels sprouts and potato skins once, too. Everything was well prepared and consistent. Beautiful patio, inside has an Alpine chalet sort of vibe, with outside seating on second story overlooking the street and passersby's. Service is always super friendly.

The service and ambiance were definitely a 5/5. Our server was wonderful--young yet professional, and very hospitable. He really stood out and made our experience enjoyable. The outdoor seating was beautiful, surrounded by flowers, and the fact that it's dog-friendly was a huge plus. The food, however, was disappointing--more of a 2/5. I ordered the wagyu burger medium rare, but it arrived fully well-done and missing the caramelized onions. While our server graciously offered to have it fixed, we were too hungry to wait. The patty also lacked seasoning and flavor. Out of the three burgers our table ordered, only one was cooked correctly. My husband asked for medium but received well-done too. As for appetizers, we tried the fried calamari and loaded tater tots. Both were decent but nothing memorable. Considering the burgers were around $25 each, the quality didn't match the price. Overall, the location and service were excellent, but the food was mediocre and overpriced. I'd maybe come back for appetizers and drinks, but not for a full meal. With the outstanding service, I'll round my review up to 4/5--but realistically, it felt closer to a 3/5.

Dinner on our last night in Big Bear brought us here. We arrived around 5:30 pm before the dinner rush. Your choice of seating is outside on the patio, inside the dining room, or upstairs in the bar/lounge. We chose to eat in the bar/lounge, which was less busy and had TVs showing sports. The place was comfortable. We weren't too hungry so we decided to share an appetizer and an entree. We shared the loaded potato skins. It was a smaller amount than we're used to but was cooked well. It seemed like one potato cut into halves, lengthwise. But it was just the right amount for us. The cheese and bacon bits to potato ratio was just right. We also shared the Marinara & Meatballs (spaghetti with meatballs). The sauce was not too tart and a little sweet. The five meatballs were tender, moist, and flavorful. The four small pieces of garlic bread were simple but flavorful. It was a hefty portion size for one person. But that always depends on how much you eat or how hungry you are. We still had some leftover - two meatballs and some noodles.

Had our first sub-par experience here this evening. Would give it 4 stars based on our past visits but this one was pretty disappointing. Today I ordered the Santa Fe chicken sandwich. Sandwich was messy as it had too much dressing. About 1/3 way thru the sandwich the bottom bun became so soggy that I couldn't hold it and ended up eating most of the remainder with a fork and knife. It was a soggy mess!. Left probably 1/3 of the bun on the plate. I mentioned this to the waiter who came back to tell me that the kitchen was made aware of the problem and it apparently mistakenly had dressing on both buns. I appreciated his follow up but thought that maybe they would have at least taken something off of the bill. It wasn't why I informed him of the sub-par sandwich but it would have been a nice gesture and an indication that ownership cares about keeping their customers happy and coming back. We've visited this place probably 10 times in the last 4 years. We'll be back again sometime but maybe will look for other options as well.

Needed to eat after hiking. It was around 230p and it was busy but the wait wasn't that long. Got the butcher pizza, loaded tater tots and truffle fries. The server Michael was pleasant. The food came out maybe 20 mins after we ordered. I find everything salty though. Its near the holiday inn so its convenient for us and everywhere was crowded. Not a bad option

On the last night here in big bear, we were recommended this restaurant by a couple people. First, I wanted to talk about the outdoor dining area and we were blessed with such beautiful views and went during golden hour. It wasn't too hot, not too bright out and we sat right next to the fireplace. I highly recommend this place if you love a good aesthetic restaurant. Now let's talk about the food, I got a burger and fries. The burger was pretty good, and definitely messy because of the egg that I got with it. The fries were crispy and the service was really good as well

Oakside is located in The Village and features American style fare in a two story plus large space. We dined in a couple weeks ago and had a nice time here. It's a big restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor seating of all kinds - a front patio, indoor seating with some booths, up stairs dinging/lounge and bar with many TVs, and an outdoor patio. It was a Friday evening and the place had a nice buzz. The front patio was busy and we decided to check out the upstairs area which has a lot of space. Oakside reminds of me a BJs (they even have a dessert called the Oakie Dough which is basically a Pizookie) with it's wide American style food menu with various small bites/appetizers (sliders, wings, shrimp cocktail etc), soups and salads, pizzas/flatbreads, burgers/sandwiches pastas and various other entrees. Their drink options are equally great with various beers, wines, cocktails and liquors alike, non alcoholic drinks and more. My friend and I dined upstairs in the bar section at a tabletop and enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service. James was our main server whom provided great service, was friendly and cool. Other staff were great as well and helped out. Loaded Potato Skins - Topped with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, green onion, sour cream and applewood smoked bacon. These were done very well and it was a good portion. Wagyu Steak Burger - Half pound patty with caramelized onion, iceberg lettuce, tomato, house burger sauce, brioche bun. Friend enjoyed this burger with fries. Caribbean Jerk Spiced Filet of Alaskan Salmon - Lemon dill Dijon cream sauce. I was told this was a popular item and it did not disappoint. The fish is farmed raised however but was cooked/spiced well. Served with choices of two sides. I went with the gold mashed potatoes and mac & cheese and both were very good. Oakie Dough - Freshly baked to order chocolate chip cookie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream Enjoyed beers, some cocktails and even some coffees and we were stuffed. There is a public parking lot with an entrance right next to the business. Prices were fine and reasonable for the type of establishment and area.

This was a great first stop for us in Big Bear. It's a big restaurant that seems to be a popular place in the village. The ambience was lovely. Perfect to grab food or drinks with anyone. We arrived around 7 on Friday right when the sun was getting ready to set with no reservation and the wait for outside seats was maybe 10 minutes. The menu was extensive. Medium well skirt steak was perfect to me but wife thought it was just good. Chicken wings had a great texture and cooked nice and juicy but I guess they could have used a bit more flavor but still pretty good. Truffle fries were very truffly. Not the best mashed potatoes or Brussels sprouts I've had, they were alright just mild in the flavor department. The lemon drop was one of the stars of the show. Highly recommend that. Tasty and strong. Just rather have raspberry lemon drop too. Might have to have that next time! Service was pretty friendly but could have been faster. I think the servers were doing their best but might have been slightly understaffed.

We came by Oakside for lunch and sat on the patio with lovely weather. The Ahi sandwich was delicious and nothing to complain about the chicken Caesar salad. Everything was nice with a relaxing atmosphere. Our server was very helpful in picking out items from the menu.

Came in for a few appetizers and drinks. The bar was upstairs, the food and service was good. Nice moody bar, we will be back to try a dinner service soon.

Always a treat, always. Can't say enough good things - atmosphere is sophisticated yet lively. You feel like you can enjoy BOTH a family dinner after a long hike without looking out of place AND a bombastic dinner with friends laden with salt, fat, and cold beer. The theme is a dark woody-rustic which matches the cabin feel of the community perfectly. Comfortable bench seating and charming bar full of laughter and polished patrons. The servers were fast and the menus were extensive without tipping into too many options. We ordered a mojito, a Moscow mule, the vegan teriyaki chicken bowl, and two impossible burgers. The drinks were stellar - both in taste and value proposition (as they were not 75% ice like you find at other establishments). The teriyaki chicken bowl (pictured) served as a fantastic appetizer to share, and its vegan chicken was very tasty with a strong umami flavor. The Impossible Burgers floored us with their peppery flavor and pillowy buns. Savory barbecue sauce and a dinner plate full of French fries had us beaming ear to ear. If I had any more room in my stomach, I would have ordered another without a single reservation. Finally, the waitress was a doll and checked in on us several times throughout the meal. The check came out quickly with the good ole fashioned courtesy line of "take your time, no rush" which we were tempted to take her up on due in part to the lively setting. Cannot wait to dine here again!

Like I mentioned in the previous review, this place never disappoints. I think I'm on a mission to try 90% of the menu....and I'm almost there

Starting with the good: Food is delicious! I ordered the Impossible Burger with sweet potato fries. Also tried the calamari - that was ok. Upon arrival they said there was a wait time of 30min and we provided our phone number to get a text. After 40+ min we went to them and asked how much longer. They seemed to have tables and gave us one. Just not sure why it took long and no text was sent. :/ We decided to try to speed up the food delivery by ordering right away but the waiter was pretty quick to leave us. We did sit inside, and it was so noisy! Not sure if that's normal, but I would sit outside to avoid that. It felt like I was in a raging bar. Maybe they caught our energy cause they offered dessert and our last order on the house. Very sweet of them. Still took a really long time. A good 2.5hrs total of this whole process. :/

The restaurant is located in The Village so there is plenty of free parking nearby. We stopped by on a Thursday afternoon with 8 other guests and they provided us with two tables which worked perfectly and had a space for us. We were seated within 5 minutes. They have high chairs available for the little ones. They have a kids menu consisting of spaghetti , chicken tenders with fries and one more item. They have options ranging from pasta, burgers, flat bread, fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots and much more. Everyone enjoyed the food and the server was amazing!! She was attentive, refilled our water and soda drinks, and even brought out the kids meals first.

Good yummy food, the service is alittle slow and wish they had more outdoor seating. the tables were super tight.

Such a cute place and great location. Only downside, our server was mediocre, just no personality and did not seem like he wanted to be there. We ordered the fish and chips, fish tacos and burger. All of it was really delicious and we enjoyed the food. The ambiance is great, along the little shops and restaurants, great place to people watch. The music at the outdoor seating was great, like our playlist the entire time. Other than our server, the rest of the staff was great. Would recommend, hopefully you don't end up with the same dry personality like we did.

Staff and vibes were good. The food just tasted like everything was previously frozen. Nothing really had flavor, and it was just a bit disappointing.

Dined in 5pm May 24 2025. We had been wanting to try this place out and for the first impression we were impressed as my bf stated. The selections on the menu were quite from $14-60+ depending on what kind of food you like, they have steak, chicken, seafood, the typical salmon. Let's go on with this, we ordered the appetizers of bone out parmesan garlic wings, more like little nuggets not strips of chicken, it was on the lemon tasting like with wet mix in light gravy on top is how I describe it. Was not too garlic like and not heavily with parmesan shreds on top. But it was very delicious, slight crispy. Then we also ordered the tater tots of pulled pork on top, comes with pickles, slaw and green onions, but the dish was not hot, too much sweet BBQ for a pulled pork, so if you like sweet BBQ this is it. Slaw and pickles on the side makes a separate twist verses mixing it in. Second time dining in, next night we decided on May 25th for dinner once again. And this time my boyfriend tried the chicken Alfredo flat bread and it was not as not, he then ask the server to heat up and must admit the service is very nice too. We had the same server the day before and she was very patient with our questions which helped make decisions for ordering. I then, ordered the crusted chicken with capers along with the Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese for sides. OMG i was now in heaven because ruby far the best not hard nor burnt brussel sprouts, it was super YUMMY. A must try on that dish tho the chicken breast needed tlc perhaps a little sauce they use for the chicken wings of garlic parmesan would have made it even better. The Mac and cheese was just right, not too cheesy stringy but not al dente shells, bit on the soft side. I was not impressed with my bf order of flat bread but at least he enjoyed his meal. Now the parking is not enough here but I love free parking and no valet needed. But I recommend coming here early for dinner because you end up parking outside of their lot. Also, trick is go to second floor because there is enough space upstairs to get seated right away, it's next to the bar and what I also like is the music, the vibe & music not loud that you can't hear your partner, family and friends. Bathrooms are tidy! Hope this helps you decide to try Oakside. We definitely are coming back to try the rest of their menu.

Beautiful restaurant. Katherine was our server and took very good care of us. Friendly and knowledgeable about items on the menu. I started with a nice chilled glass of white wine and they gave me a very nice pour. Then we had the fried green beans with wasabi ranch dressing and they were cooked to perfection. Very flavorful batter and nice and crispy and the wasabi dressing was outstanding! Then I had the classic chicken Caesar salad and the chicken was nicely seasoned and tender. Beautiful outdoor patio and an upper deck patio as well. Inside is beautiful. Very cozy like a mountain ski chalet. Little pricey, but worth it. Recommend!

Visited for lunch on a Thursday, no wait for bar seating upstairs (18+). Jennifer the bartender helped us out really quickly & had great recommendations. We got the cowboy bites for an app & it tasted amazing & super crunchy fresh. For mains my bf got the chicken cordon bleu & I got angel hair pasta with brown butter sauce. Everything came out delicious, we'll definitely be back.

My family and I were visiting the Big Bear area when we came across Oakside. The restaurant does not take reservations and is open on a first-come, first-serve basis. We went on a Saturday evening, which we expected to be busy. We waited for about 25 minutes. Once seated, we waited about 15 minutes for our server to take our order. She was apologetic for the wait, but I was understanding that it was a busy time. Indoor and outdoor dining is available. Casual dining (first floor) and Upper Bar (2nd floor): the bar does not serve food; it's only for drinks. We started with a Roasted Brussels sprouts Appetizer and the day's soup: corn and bacon chowder soup. OMG, this soup was amazing! We also ordered the chopped American Wagyu steak burger. It was my first time eating a Wagyu steak burger, which was so satisfying! 10/10. Our kids ordered the chicken strips and cheeseburger with fries. Both kiddos were happy and loved the fries. Overall- great place and fantastic food. The service was slow, but it was a hectic time, so I always try my best to keep that in mind.

Great customer service. Our waiter was on point. The food was delicious. We had appetizers and two entrees. The restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere was nice. We were seated upstairs in the bar area.

Opened up this spot in Yelp and knew we had to come in based off of the photos and reviews. We ended up going to sit and enjoy upstairs because the wait downstairs was a little longer than we were wanting but upstairs seemed to be a fun lively area. We got a small table by the bar to enjoy an app and some drinks. We loved how it was a wood cabin feel since there definitely are not places like that close to home. I would definitely come back here again for a meal because the menu looked amazing!

I would rate this a 4.5/5. The only thing I would dock off is the service being a bit slow since this place is super busy. The wait is a bit long. We came here around 1:15 and waited about 30 mins to get seated. We took our order pretty quickly. The food came out in about 10-15mins. All of the food was good. The Santa Fe Sandwich had a bit of a kick with the onion and pepper and was bursting with flavor. The Ahi tuna burger was super tender. Both the wagyu and the Oakside burger were cooked to perfection. The side of fries was well done as well and came out fresh and crispy. When leaving around 2:40pm the entire lobby was packed with people still waiting to eat here and get seated.

We stopped by for a late lunch while visiting Big Bear Lake. I had the chicken mushroom ravioli--it was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious! I was with a group, so I don't remember everyone's exact orders, but there were burgers and steaks that got good feedback all around. The service was decent overall. However, we accidentally left our takeout boxes behind and returned about 15 minutes later to retrieve them. Unfortunately, we were made to wait quite a while, only to be told they had already been thrown out during cleanup.

Really enjoyed having dinner here! They offer generous portions and delicious food. Our favorite were the cowboy bites and the wagyu steak burger. I personally felt that the truffle grilled cheese was a bit heavy on the truffle smell, but still felt it was a delicious sandwich! Service was kind and helpful, and they offered us different seating options (outside versus inside versus upstairs) to cater to the ambiance we wanted for the evening.

2 out of 5 - Would discourage my group from going. -Overcooked Brussels -Bland veggies. -Chicken was good. -Poor cut of beef for rib eye. -Service was friendly but not attentive and prioritized his closing duties. -Other servers saw we were done for a long time and did not offer assistance. -Green beans were good but heavily battered and fried -Soup was okay

Every time my friends and I come here for lunch, we hope to get Terry as our waitress--and we usually do! She is one of the friendliest, most welcoming people you'll ever meet. Terry is always cheerful and makes you feel at home the moment you sit down. She goes above and beyond--not only does she give great recommendations from the menu, but she also takes the time to check in on how we're doing, which makes every visit feel personal. It's rare to find someone who balances professionalism with such genuine warmth, but Terry has it down perfectly. We always leave with full stomachs and smiles on our faces, and a big part of that is thanks to her. She's truly the heart of this restaurant, and we can't recommend her enough!

This place was especially excellent, thanks due mostly to our amazing server Matthew! He was great and made the dining experience that much more perfect! We were a party of 7 celebrating a birthday and he went above and beyond making our dining experience a hit! The wait was an hour without reservations. We walked around to the nearby shops while we waited. They text us when our table was ready and once inside it was a smooth dining experience! Gorgeous decor inside and out. I did not get a chance to check out the upstairs bar but I heard many great things. Next time we will come without kids and check it out. Dog friendly. Food was delicious! Make reservations and Stop in today!

Service was good, food was okay. Went there for the truffle food items but personally I don't think they put enough truffle oil on their items. The pizzas were undercooked. The cheese wasn't melted all the way. It was still a nice ambiance.

Doug and Kristen! Every time my boyfriend and I come here, we are just always happy and taken care of and always loved. We will continue coming here forever and ever because of the service. The bartenders are just amazing.

We loved sitting at the fire pit table out on the patio. We just went for dessert and wine and had a great time! The bread pudding is a must have!

Stopped by to have a drink at our favorite place in Big Bear, Oakside while we waited to check into our Air BnB! It was pretty chilly out but we had dogs with us so found a spot on the patio. Thankfully they always have a fire burning. We had mentioned that we were in town celebrating a birthday and the waitress brought out not one but two birthday surprise desserts for the whole table! It was such a sweet way to start our trip!

Food, Service, Ambiance were all great! Truffle fries, sliders, and flatbreads... highly recommended.

This restaurant is always crowded during the weekends and rightfully so. I really enjoyed their French onion soup, tatter tots, burger and sweet potato fries. They also come in huge portions. Service was great. My group of friends, due to traffic coming into Big Bear, all came at different times. However, our waitress was very accommodating, friendly and efficient despite how busy the night was. Of note, their second floor is first come first serve and the tables turnover relatively quickly so there seldom is a long wait. First floor is where you get seated by a host for a more formal dining experience. I'd definitely be back when I visit Big Bear again. Thanks for the wonderful dinning experience!

The restaurant it self is so beautiful inside and out . The waiter we had is really nice and professional Thank you Michael!!! The appetizer we ordered was the boneless chicken habanero flavor was great but the chicken was mostly bread had them change it for the meat loaf sliders. which came at the same time as the food so we side y get chance to eat. The reason for 4 stars is because the stag out front did not have it together had to go back and forth to figure out where to get seated. Almost left and also because of the drinks out of the drink my husband wanted and my soda was flat 1.blackened salmon with jasmine rice and broccoli 5 Stars 2. Skirt Steak with mashed potato's and corn 5 Stars 3.Cappelini Pomodoro pasta with salmon in stead of chicken 5 stars the flavor was amazing Just sad that we had to pay for the appetizer that we did not get to try so we had to take to go hopefully it will be good warmed up tomorrow

We visited Oakside when on a trip to Big Bear this week and we loved it! Even though it was pretty warm outside we opted to sit out on the patio and the staff kindly adjusted an umbrella to make sure we were in the shade. The patio was beautiful with a garden full of a colorful variety of flowers. We were quickly greeted by our waiter who took our drink and appetizer orders. We tried the bruschetta and the pulled pork sliders. The bruschetta was delicious- the bread was perfectly toasted with seasoned tomato and delicious melted mozzarella. I only tried a bite of the pulled pork sliders but they were delicious with a sweet and savory bbq sauce. For our entrees my husband got the butcher block pizza and I got the skirt steak with a side of mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. WOW I loved my meal. The seasoning and marinade on the skirt steak was delicious and the mashed potatoes were some of the best I ever had. The Mac and cheese was really good too but let me tell you- the potatoes really stole the side show. As delicious as the meal was, our waiter really ensured we had a great experience. He was attentive and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed If ever in the Big Bear area again we will definitely be back to Oakside!

This cozy restaurant was beautiful! The multi levels were nice, bar is on the 2nd floor with a lounge seating area, and even bar stools outside so you can overlook the shopping center & people watch. The food was shockingly delicious!! Almost a high end steak house vibe, with great options like salmon and surf and turf plates. I would definitely be back for their food and lovely outdoor seating!

I ordered The Jamaican Mule, which consisted of Rum, Ginger Beer, and lime juice with a lime wedge. Superb! Really hit the spot on such a warm day in the patio. It's a great spot for families or grabbing brunch with friends. Service was impeccable as well.

While the service wasn't as fast as it could be, the actual restaurant itself was cozy and welcoming. The host at the front was super sweet and although we waited a long time to meet our server, once we did they were very fast. The drinks were really good and the food lived up to the reviews and photos. I'd definitely recommend checking them out.

Great service, incredible food. Came here after my spartan race because they had an extensive menu and plenty of meat-free options. Was plenty busy, downstairs which is more fancy had a wait but upstairs is a more fancy-casual sports bar. The bruschetta was really tasty, loved the pesto and that it was served with melted motz. Also ordered the Korean meat free stir fry, it hit the spot and had an abundance of fresh vegetables that were slightly al dente just the way I like it. Husband ordered one of their fine meats, I think prime rib which he said was tender and cooked perfectly. Overall great experience, in a busy space.

Hmmm..been here many times before, but this time just a little underwhelming..we chose to sit outside and wish we had not, for the fly problem was a bit much..I guess I thought the elevation would be high enough that this would not be a problem, but alas..it was. Ordered a couple of beers, the butcher shop pizza and the oakside sliders with turkey meatloaf. Hub has had the sliders before, but the pizza was a new try. Sliders had a nice spice to them and were quite good, however the pizza was a serious miss...I can tell the ingredients were good, but that combination of flavors just didn't do it for us..sadly we just powered through it. There should be a build your own option, but the sauce I think was just not working for any pizza I would try..just stay away from that item. I guess I expect more from California restaurants..as they usually do not mess it up..

Food was delicious....the service on the other hand was horrible. Everytime I come here it's been busy so we never get in, so on this not busy day we came. Took FOREVER for the lady to come out. Order placed immediately (didn't want to waste time incase we didn't see her again) never saw the waitress until I needed to pay and only because I asked for my check. Sadly wish it was a better experience. The other servers seemed great.

They have a bar floor upstairs that I'm dying to drink in but we were there as a family when I went so will have to save that for another time. I would have wanted to take a nap when I walked in it was giving such cozy comfortable vibes, which is probably why they had the A/C on despite it being 30 degrees outside Food was delicious and service was pleasant. Not gonna lie our waiter seemed a little spacey at first but did a great job. He recommended the salmon that we were hesitant to get because it was "carribean jerk seasoning" and we didn't know what that was. Ended up getting it and it didn't disappoint! We eat family style, so we shared that with veggies and mashed potatoes, a butcher shop pizza, and some fried green beans. It was all delicious and filling for me, my husband, and 10 year old son. Will be back to try the carne asada street tacos, and Brussel sprouts

Service is so slow. It took forever to get our food and the fountain ice tea is horrible. I don't recommend this place.

Even though we asked if they could seat a party of 8 we get there and they say very forcefully that they can only seat parties of 6. Food isn't even that good in the first place so not even torn up about it.