Big Bear Lake is a city in San Bernardino County, located along the south shore of Southern California's largest recreation lake, which is also named Big Bear Lake. Because the city is a four seasons resort community, there are a lot of Big Bear vacation rentals available for visitors. The same thing could be said for restaurants. Check out these dining options near vacation rentals in the area.
Sweet Basil Bistro
Located at 40629 Lakeview Drive, Sweet Basil Bistro is a charming restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Their varied lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch menus feature meals prepared by Chef Sally Hill, who also owns the bistro. Aside from fresh salads, hot pressed panini sandwiches and homemade pasta sauces, they serve dinner specials such as Ricotta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast along with House Made Italian Meatloaf; and Sunday brunch specials such as Poached Eggs and a Creamy Parmesan Sauce and Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict on Toast Ciabatta Bread, topped with sauteed Arugula. The bistro features a full bar with signature cocktails like Blackberry Gimlets and Sweet Basil Mojitos.
Teddy Bear Restaurant
Located at 583 Pine Knot Avenue, Teddy Bear Restaurant has been the place visit for family style dining in Big Bear Lake since 1944. Serving breakfast all day, their menu includes The Natural Energy (one egg, tomato slices, cottage cheese, crisp alfalfa sprouts, almonds and 100% wheat toast); 3 egg omelets with flavors such as Avocado and Bacon, and Fresh Basil; Mexican dishes like Machaca and Huevos Rancheros; and waffles and pancakes. Besides a variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads and daily soup specials, they also dish up homemade chili and chicken pot pies. For dinner, they serve dishes like Gunslinger Chicken and English Style Pot Roast; and South of the Border entrées like Salmon Tacos and Steak Burritos.
Himalayan Restaurant
Serving dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients, spices and herbs, the Himalayan Restaurant is the only restaurant in the area that features cuisine from Northern India, Nepal and Tibet. Their menu includes appetizers like Dahi Potato Poori and Samosas; breads and rice dishes like Aaloo Paratha and Tandoori Roti; and lunch specials like Garlic Chicken Sekuwa and Fish Tandoori Salad. For vegetarians, they have entrées like Asloo Mattar and Palak Paneer. Try their clay oven toasted Tandoori entrées like their Himalayan Mixed Grill; Himalayan specialties like Shrimp Curry Vindaloo; and Thali specialties like Tandoori Thali. For dessert, have Kheer/Gulab Lamun, which come in mango, pistachio and ginger flavors.
Azteca Grill
Featuring Baja Style Mexican cuisine, Azteca Grill serves popular
signature dishes like Azteca Quesadillas, Enchiladas del Mar and
Camaronez Azteca Envueltos en Tocino. Hosts Rosa and Arturo are ready
to dish up appetizers like Steak Nachos; Mexican breakfasts like
Chorizo and Eggs; lunch specials like Big Bear's Best Albondigas Soup;
plates like Fajita Chicken con Queso; burritos that come in a variety
of flavors; and favorites like Chimichanga, Taquitos and Flautas. For
dinner, try their nightly specials. Monday is $1 Taco Night, Wednesday
is 99¢ Fish Taco Night and Thursday is $7.99 Fajita Night.
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