The Grill At Antlers Inn

Our first time here and it did not disappoint. Host was welcoming and attentive. Our server Jared was amazing, very attentive and friendly. I ordered the tempura avocado for my appetizer, pear gorgonzola flatbread as my entree and creme brûlée as my dessert. All had good flavors temperature was perfect no complaints i enjoyed it all. My husband ordered sashimi appetizer, ribeye dinner and PB pie. He liked it all made a comment he did not expect his portions to be large he had some to go. Price is as expected its worth every dime. I would recommend it and look forward to visiting again.

I went to dinner here a few nights ago. The service was great until we asked for dessert to go. Mind you, the desserts were $9(I believe). My husband and I were looking forward to enjoying our desserts last night. When we opened the boxes we were EXTREMELY disappointed! The chambord chocolate cake was a minuscule portion and wrapped in plastic wrap! Are you kidding me? Who serves dessert like this? I have been an advocate for the Grille but not anymore. This is terrible service & unfortunate that they couldn’t do a better presentation. My husband said it tasted ok! And my peanut butter pie was upside down. Really? Again, I’m surprised that Jared(our server) didn’t take the time to make sure we had a wonderful dessert.

Amazing ambiance and great food. The blue cheese dressing is amazing. Steak was pretty good too. Burger was sizable and well prepared.

We have gone to the Antlers for many years and have always enjoyed our experience but last night fell short of our expectations. Service and atmosphere were great but the food was not up to their usual standards. Clam chowder tasted good but was not hot. Tepid. Dinner salad was good. Main courses were much smaller. Fish was acceptable but the risotto was cool, clumpy and sticky. Not smooth, creamy or hot. Vegetables were more like a tiny garnish of julienned red peppers, red onions and squash. We took home a $9.00 dessert and were shocked when we opened the box to find a tiny 3” square piece of cake wrapped in plastic wrap and soupy whipped cream. So disappointed. Don’t think we’ll be returning any time soon. Already looking for a replacement restaurant.

Food and service was great! Personal favorite was the shrimp and scallop pasta. The seafood was so soft and cooked perfectly. My friend loved the bread pudding ❣️

Larry the owner is fantastic! I had to wait for my sushi order and the whole staff was extra friendly and apologetic. They go the extra mile for the customer and always put you first. Top notch service and the food is amazing! Pasta, steaks, burgers and the best sushi on the mountain 👌 Amazing restaurant!

This place is really worth a trip up the mountain! My first time visiting this restaurant. I met the owner Larry and his son Jared (in photo). Best kept secret on the mountain for sure. Always busy, call for reservations. I had a great "true" caesar salad....red snapper (incredible and no photo) and their pear apple bread pudding YUM! Service was outstanding, Food was FRESH...Red Snapper (daily special) was perfect! The dining area is lodge poles almost 100 years old.....be sure to call and reserve....this place gets and stays busy...and I can see why! LOOK>>> I came Back. This time Carri was my server,/host. Really nice person. My rosemary chicken was wonderful. The tomato chutney ..yum. The chicken was perfect and the gravy. I could have had more it was so good. I felt like I was enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner it was so tasty. Finished with their flowerless chocolate cake. One bite and well I ate the whole thing. So good! Thanks. I'll be back for more soon!

Me and my cousin had the New York Steak Special with some Long Islands.... Damn was it good! The drinks and food are amazing, we will be coming back again.

Lindsey was our server, very nice and great suggestions. We have not been in since brunch! Forever ago. Came for our wedding anniversary my husband and I. We shared the crab cakes, crunchy and full of crab; panko crust and a really lovely light binder tasty dressing and salad, paired with an old fashioned and a pineapple basil martini for myself. We enjoyed their rib eye as well, we both got a medium rare which was cooked perfectly, it had such a lovely complementing gravy and mash that filled us up and I ended sampling also a key like pie martini that lived up to its name and finished sharing a peanut butter pie would recommend 10/10

See previous post! Great Dinner! We loved the place ! Food was delicious! Great Service!

Came here on the recommendation with friends who have a place in Lake Arrowhead. The food was delicious! We had the salmon, scallops and shrimp spaghettini and sushi roll sent from upstairs to where we sat in the main dining room. Our server told us the humongous impressive wooden chandelier in the main dining room had hung in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. Nice, cozy, 100-year-old log cabin ambiance. Great service. Sushi bar is only open four nights/week. Reasonable prices. We were lucky to find parking in front.

Fantastic!!! Went 2 nights- first on a sat night to their sushi bar upstairs and then again to the main restaurant on a sun night. No wait both nights. Amazing service and the coziest classic cabin interior (lowkey it was so dim I couldn't see lol). Spoke to many locals inside and they all said this is the best restaurant on the mountain!!

Of all the restaurants on the mountain, Antler's is the THE BEST. THE Caribbean salmon is a mouth watering dining experience for the palate. The risotto is exquisitely made, and always creamy. The tequila chicken is also popular in our dining friend group. You can't go wrong with any meat, chicken or fish entrees. We've never had a bad or average meal here. If I'm buying dinner, this is where I want to spend my money. The staff are terrific people, they have been there awhile. We know them by name. You can't be the historical location and back story of the restaurant. You won't be disappointed. -Kathy F. Twin Peaks,CA

One of my favorite restaurants. The first time I ate here, I was about 7 or 8 yrs old, I'm now 57! Food is EXCELLENT. Everything I've tried is delicious - some, not my absolute favorites but still very good. My favorites are the rosemary chicken and the sea bass. Hannah, the bartender is an asset to the Antlers. She's very knowledgeable on every dish and ingredient, she's personable and takes great pride in her excellent bartending skills. Sometimes I'll just tell her what flavors I'd like and she'll make something perfect, each time. The decor could use a little help but the building itself is an historical gem. Best restaurant on the mountain!

This place was packed over the weekend but luckily they had space to seat us on the dog-friendly patio (note there are no heaters but the sun was still up so we were warm enough). For food, we shared the ahi tuna poke, Thai salad, and salmon - everything was served quickly and tasted so fresh and flavorful! For drinks I had the blueberry basil mule cocktail (delicious), and for dessert we shared the bread pudding (we devoured this). This was exactly the meal we were craving after a few days of hiking. Our server was also wonderful!

I've been coming here for a couple years now and need to leave a review. The food is absolutely amazing and so is the service. I've never been disappointed. Just had the best ribeye!!! The tiramisu is amazing and must try is the scallop spaghetti I've been coming here for a couple years now and need to leave a review. The food is absolutely amazing and so is the service. I've never been disappointed. Just had the best ribeye!!! The tiramisu is amazing and must try is the scallop spaghetti

Wonderful Restaurant! Great Food and ambiance. Our Favorite place for celebrations or just a date night with my Husband!

Beautiful old log cabin. The atmosphere is amazing. The owner shared stories with us and was very nice and cordial. The server was knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations. The food is five stars. I had the halibut and it was excellent! Nice wine list although they didn't have any Italian or Spanish reds in stock.

Loved this beautiful little place Definitely recommend making a reservation We went in on a Thursday night and a res would have helped We sat at the bar where they also serve full menu The bartender Hannah was awesome Helpful and very friendly Food was good as well Kinda wish the crab cakes were crunchier though The the steaks and salmon were very delicious and cooked perfectly

Came on a Friday night a little early to our reservation, but were able to get seated right away. Our server was over right away to greet us and was very welcoming. She shared the specials and asked if we wanted to get some of their grilled bread started. We absolutely ordered the bread. She gave us a few minutes to decide on drinks. They had a pretty good wine list, with several available by the glass. They also had a good cocktail list, which is updated seasonally. I ordered the espresso martini, and two others picked different cocktails. The bread with its truffle butter came out quickly and was delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Everyone was very happy with their cocktails as well. Our server happily answered questions about our entrees, and we got the order in. Food came out relatively quickly. In the meantime, our water glasses stayed full and we ordered additional drinks. For food, I got the seafood special. The pappardelle noodles were cooked nicely, and there was a nice amount of different fish/shellfish. Everyone enjoyed their meals, but the only little thing was that maybe the portions were a little small for the price. We understand though there aren't a lot of restaurants in the area, and it takes time to get supplies up the mountain. Overall though, we would definitely return when in town in the future. The service was outstanding, and the cabin vibe feels very cozy.

What a great restaurant! We were visiting friends who live in Crestline, and they recommended The Grill at the Antlers Inn. The Grill was up in the mountains, surrounded by trees, but parking was easy. We arrived a little early for our reservation, but we were able to be seated in the dining hall. The decor was mountain cabin--open ceiling with logs visible and black tablecloths. The drink menu was extensive, and we were told that the bartender updated the menu seasonally. I had a new drink with mezcal and smoked rosemary. It was so good that I had a second one with dinner. We weren't too hungry because we had a big lunch, but my partner and I split the Ahi Poke, and it was more than enough for both of us. We also wanted to save room for dessert because we were told the desserts were homemade and delicious. Our friends had the Special Pumpkin Tortellini and Chicken & Penne Gorgonzola. They both said the dishes were excellent. For dessert, we had the flourless chocolate cake, which was divine. I love flourless chocolate cake, and it was one of the best I have ever had. It was dense but not too thick, rich, and chocolatey. I would come back just for the cake! The Grill at the Antlers Inn is a gem in the mountains worth a stop!

High key, this place is delish. Great service. Mountain ambiance and located right on the main road between 18 and Lake Arrowhead. Make a reservation cuz it has a more intimate setting; seating is limited. They have a full bar and great wine selection

The ambience of this place is amazing. It's an old cabin and from the outside it doesn't look like much, but it was wonderful to eat inside the cabin with the windows open. It was so pleasant and upstairs on the weekends they have sushi. You cannot go wrong going there I would highly recommend it.!

Stopped by The Grill at Antler Inn while visiting Big Bear after a local recommendation, and it was a great pick! The atmosphere was super cozy and homely, and the staff was very welcoming and kind. I ended up ordering something off the menu based on their recommendation, and it was really good! While I wasn't completely full when I left, the food was definitely worth it. I'd love to come back next time I'm in town!

This restaurant was suggested to us by our hotel manager because my hubby wanted a steak. There is indoor and outdoor dining. First, we had a calamari appetizer. Then he had the rib eye (with mashed potatoes and asparagus), and I had the halibut that with came with risotto and julienned vegetables. We tried the lemon zest cheesecake and the apple and pear bread pudding for dessert (both suggested by our server). The calamari was too bready and the desserts were a bit disappointing. The cheesecake was not lemony enough, and the bread pudding was very mushy and not flavorful. Service was superb and the main entrees were fabulous. So, I won't deduct any stars for the appetizer or desserts. Dinner for two with 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 desserts, no beverages, tax, and tip was about $150.

Service was great, venue was nice. Food was subpar. Pretty sure the calamari came out of a box from the frozen food section of a grocery store. Flat iron steak was decent but not near as tender as it should have been if it really did marinate for 24 hrs. Chicken Gorgonzola pasta (why chicken and not steak?) anyway, was dry with very little sauce. No real flavor and the chicken was way over cooked. The crab cakes were the only decent food item we ate for our $190 meal. Very disappointing.

Great experience & Lindsay was an awesome server, BUT when I made the reservation I specially asked if we could surprise my bf for his birthday with a candle in his dessert. I said I would pay for it and would have brought a candle if the didn't have it. The host greeted us and said happy birthday so I knew we were on the same vibe.. they said they give a complimentary dessert with a candle. Nothing!! Not one mf thing!! Like yall knew that's why we went there!! Super disappointed

The service and food are always on point. Setting in the mountains is awesome. The owner and staff get it! What a great experience and the food was great

Outstanding! Wonderful experience, the food was amazing, good service, and just great ambience. We will definitely go back

Excellence in the mountain! Mountain vibe meets high end restaurant! No contest!this is the best steak I've had in Arrowhead or Big Bear! Service was top rated and did not disappoint. I had the Ribeye and they let me exchange the potatoes for more veggies Lets Go!!! Everything about this restaurant is quality!

We went to The Grill at Antlers Inn for our anniversary and loved it! Dog-friendly patio (huge win for us and our 5 month. old pup suffering from separation anxiety), cozy mountain-lodge vibe, and fantastic service from Cameron, friendly, fast, and welcoming. Parking is tight on a busy Friday night, and we waited a couple minutes to be greeted, but once seated everything was spot on. Food highlights: the Shrimp & Scallop Spaghettini was perfect (creamy, flavorful, and the scallops melted in my mouth). My husband's Caribbean Salmon was cooked beautifully. And the apple & pear bread pudding? Next-level, do NOT share it. We'll definitely be back with Milo our Velcro dog.

We came here out of sheer desperation, it was Memorial Day weekend, and this was the fourth restaurant we tried after being turned away everywhere else. Total luck that they seated us right away, and honestly? It ended up being the best meal of the weekend. I had the fillet with mashed potatoes and broccoli, and everything was cooked perfectly. The fillet was tender, the potatoes were creamy, and even the broccoli was somehow amazing (which is not something I say lightly). My boyfriend had the tortellini with spicy peppers, he loved it! The real star of the night, though, was our waiter, Lindsay. He could seriously do stand-up. Funny, quick, totally on it, and probably the best waiter I've ever had. If I could request him at every restaurant from now on, I would. In short: amazing food, even better service, and a total win after a chaotic day of failed dinner attempts.

This was the best meal we've had in a very long time. Who knew from such a rustic old inn/restaurant. A delightful surprise! There is a talented chef hiding in the back of this old log inn. The food was spot on, salmon and seafood perfectly prepared, not overdone with delicious flavors. This food is top notch one of the best meals even in comparison to any expensive restaurant in any culinary city I've been to (I've had seafood and pasta in cities such as NOLA, Paris , Rome, LA and Vegas of course). This is a hidden treasure for a delicious meal. The log cabin vibe is old and rustic which is okay being that's up in the mountains. I give 5 stars for the meal. The waiter was nice our food came out pretty fast.

Amazing food! Split with my mom for the entrees. They were very helpful with getting a separate plate for sharing. Loved the tortellini although the sausage was spicy. The sea bass had good flavor and was very tender. Definitely recommend!!! It was very calm and the service was amazing.

Very nice ambiance. The food is delicious with excellent service. You want 85? Words but there is nothing else to say except this restaurant is highly recommended.

Purchased a second home in Rim forest 2005 thru 2012. Back then it was just the Antlers Inn. Always great food &,atmosphere , great bar. The recession years hit sending Lake Arrowhead businesses in trouble. Antlers went for sale and I almost bought the place, but Ventura county was calling me back to home of 18 years at the time. Glad to see it is still highly rated all around. Now we're back on the mountain but, in Cedar Glen, ( great little town too). Will definitely make it over for a night out. Sorry, for not being more of a food review, but growing up in the restaurant biz in San Francisco and coming across Antlers brought back memories and had to post something.. Long time established..give it a try

Decided to take my girl away for the weekend and had 3 different people recommend this place for our romantic dinner. We happen to be here after the 1st major snow of the season. As with most small mountain communities, when the snow falls, things change. This time was no different. With the snow burms piled high from the snowplows, parking was very difficult to secure. Both their parking lots were full. We got lucky hanging out across the street until someone left from the front lot. First impression, rustic, warm and romantically set. We had a dark corner by the fireplace. So romantic setting; check. Service was very good. Our server was informative, attentive and appropriately humorous. Bar service: I had a new old fashion for starters and it was good. Food came out in good timing and perfectly prepared. I had the pork chops and they were perfectly cooked, juicy and flavorful. The combination of jerk spices on the pork chop, a chicken tamale for the starch and mango sauce topping sounds like an odd combo, but trust me, it works and is a must try. Portions are appropriate for a single meal unless you eat very light. My wife had the sea bass and it was a little overcooked, but flavorful and well presented. Prices are what you would expect for a nice meal out. If you are in the Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead or Rim Forest area, this apparently is the go to spot for that special occasion.

What a wonderful restaurant. We really enjoyed the food and service was outstanding. Great place in the mountains to enjoy a good meal.

Definitely a mountain treasure. The decor is as you'd expect for a mountain spot. It's a tad dark so bring your glasses. The food was excellent! Halibut was perfectly prepared with vegetables and risotto on the side. Pork chop special was superbly prepared- juicy and tender. Service was attentive and friendly!

Love this place the best food and the best atmosphere the service is great and the owner is a kid hearted person

My husband, daughter and family enjoyed a dinner at The Grill at the Antlers Inn for Mother's Day. We have always had great meals and live the ambiance. We had a great waitress whom was very informative about everything on the menu. The food was so delicious. We will continue to eat at the Antlers, it's the best restaurant around.

Absolutely delightful flavors. Everything was perfection. We had great service the halibut was divine. The steak to die for. We tried All the desserts! I fell in love with the bread pudding and Chambord chocolate. We will definitely be back

Food was great, service was excellent! Ended up eating here one night then got take out the next - both met my expectations!

In Arrowhead for a wedding. Wanted a nice dinner and we certainly got one. Service was wonderful and the restaurant was a cozy "lodge". My daughter and I had the Ahi Wonton, Ribeye, Rosemary Chicken and the Lavender Crème Brûlée. I told our server that I saw the great reviews on Yelp and was not disappointed. Our proteins were cooked to perfection and everything was delicious.

Had a bachelorette trip up to Lake Arrowhead this past weekend, Saturday night was our night out to The Grill for dinner. We had a party of 7, and were accommodated very well!! We sat by the large fire place, which was very nice and cozy. Our server Garrett was very friendly and made the experience even better!! We ordered a bunch of different apps, entrees and split them amongst all of us. Every item was very good, especially the rosemary chicken, and our steak plates!! The Thai salad was phenomenal, and the tortellini pasta. We had a couple bottles of champagne and wine with our meal to celebrate our bride!! All in all a great experience, I'd definitely dine with The Grill again! Maybe even next time try the sushi bar upstairs!!

Fabulous iconic Lodge in Twin Peaks, not far from Arrowhead. Our favorite place, especially for a celebratory dinner/event. Love the Salmon and thier house salad is excellent. Plenty of food, we often take home left overs for a great lunch the next day. Just a note they do not supply a house bread to accompany meals...a shame. Great staff and service. We are not drinkers and a meal runs a bit over $100.00 +tip. Well worth it. Enjoy!!

A group of six of us arrived after the Farmers Markets, just down from the restaurant. It was early and we were able to get a table without reservations. The service was excellent and everyone enjoyed their entree selection. Will definitely return to try other dishes.

Excellent service and ambiance. Workers were very polite and friendly. The food was good but not as great as I'd expected. Looking to try their sushi next time though.

Well this is the best place by far up in the mountains. We had excellent service from a guy whose name started with a G and it was unique but I forget! The soup was amazing and the bruschetta, too. I had the chicken and my date had the rib eye. What a wonderful place! Highly recommend Thank you!

Wow, what a shock! The reviews are all so good but we had a different experience than most, it seems. We first called to see if we could get a reservation for dinner that night but the hostess said the restaurant was entirely booked for the night and the following two nights as well. Since the reviews were so great we decided to try and go sit at the bar for a cocktail at least and check it out. When we arrived all but 2 tables were empty. We were seated with enthusiasm as hardly anyone was there. My dinner salad was limp, yellow, and doused in dressing. Inedible. My pizza was basically a cracker with marinara sauce and frozen chicken bits sprinkled about. Inedible. My husband's pasta was just simply inedible. What a huge disappointment! The bartender did thank us for coming as we left.

We always have a great meal here. Quality food, friendly service and relaxing atmosphere.

Had dinner at Antlers Inn last night. Highly recommend. It has a rustic elegance with a cool vibe. The staff were very friendly. Babe was our bartender - yes that is her name. She discussed our options. We ate sitting at the bar. The Caesar salad was perfectly dressed and tasty. We shared the scallops with spaghettini. They split it for us. The meal was delicious! The sauce was light and scallops prepared perfectly. Wish they were open on Mondays we would definitely go back. Fun place to hangout on our getaway trip.

The most delicious food on the mountain. We live in Crestline and this is our go to restaurant for birthdays and anniversaries. Prompt and friendly service makes the dining experience even more lovely. We are heading there again this week for our son's 17th birthday!

Love me this place!! Great vibe, people, menu, etc. perfect for a quiet dinner with friends.

I came here with a group of family and we all loved this place! On a different trip, my husband and I also ate upstairs for sushi. If you're eating sushi, I would suggest to eat upstairs to get the full menu. Downstairs dining only has limited selection of sushi. I recommend you make a reservation for either eating downstairs or upstairs for sushi as they get really busy. Service at this place are phenomenal. All the food we ordered were fantastic! If you like fish, their grilled salmon is really good. Definitely will be coming back again.

Beautiful cabin style ambiance with excellent food. We all had the 24 hour marinated beef and it was tender and very juicy. The grilled sourdough bread with truffle butter was very tasty. We had the ice cream pie, apple pudding and lavendar creme brulee for dessert. All were delicious. Our server, Garrick, was amazing - funny, engaging and very personable. Make sure you call ahead for a reservation as this place fills up quickly since the dining room isn't that big. Although it was very busy and crowded, we felt very well taken care of.

The food and the service were excellent! Ambiance was just right. Overall a very nice experience. We're definitely coming back!