Oakside

We recently visited Oakdale restaurant in Big Bear, and it was absolutely amazing! From the very first minute, you feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere — a stylish interior, pleasant music, and a true sense that the staff genuinely care about every guest. The food deserves special praise. Every dish was delicious and exquisite: fresh ingredients, perfect flavor combinations, and beautiful presentation. Each plate felt like a small culinary masterpiece. You can really tell the kitchen operates at the highest level. The service was outstanding. The staff were incredibly attentive, polite, and friendly, always ready to help and make recommendations. They truly made our evening comfortable and enjoyable. Overall, everything was simply wonderful — the atmosphere, the cuisine, and the service all came together for a perfect dining experience. Oakdale is a place you’ll want to come back to again and again, and one we can confidently recommend to anyone visiting Big Bear. Definitely a five-star experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oakside is a fantastic dining spot in Big Bear Lake Village, and Ray and I absolutely loved our experience. We sat upstairs on the second floor, which offers a quieter, more adult-friendly atmosphere. It was calm, relaxed, and perfect for enjoying a nice dinner without the noise of large groups or kids. Ray had the Ahi Tuna Steak, which was phenomenal, along with Brussels sprouts and corn — all incredibly tasty and well prepared. I ordered the Black & Blue Burger with sweet potato fries, and it was amazing. The portion was huge — I could only eat half — and everything was cooked perfectly. We sat in the bar area, and our server Kayla was excellent. She was also bartending and made Ray a great dirty martini. I tried a double IPA, which was new to me and very good. Kayla was warm, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we enjoyed everything — exactly the kind of service that makes people want to return. Oakside is easy to overlook when you first arrive in the village, but now that we’ve found it, it will definitely be our staple spot every time we’re in Big Bear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five stars all the way — highly recommend.

We dined at this place on a Saturday night right after we arrived at Big Bear Lake. We were told the wait time was at least two hours but we still chose to wait. It was cold outside and we had to stay at a bar across the street to wait for our table to be ready. About one hour later I tried my luck and they took me in. The food was amazing and it was worth the wait. Most American restaurants, I have to say, don’t know how to cook burgers. They are normally very hard and tasteless. Not this one. I selected their signature burger with blue cheese and every bite was delicious. The only downside is the hostesses at the entrance who are telling everyone they are fully booked for the night but actually there were empty tables around. Probably server shortage?

Food is really good, needs a little salt in my opinion like the mashed potatoes and the Mac and cheese but there's some on the table Service is okay but then again they are really busy Food was served pretty quick though so that's a plus It's right in the village so it's a nice view Steak is flavored perfectly! So good!

I came from LA to experience winter, and unexpectedly, I had one of the best burgers I’ve ever eaten here! The flatbread was just as memorable, and the service and atmosphere were fantastic. Strongly recommend!

This is a great little spot to get a food and some really good drinks. They got a great selection of liquor and custom drinks. Great menu. All the food was great, we had we sat upstairs in the bar with a great view. The bartender was great and we had a really good time, really worth the stop.

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