Published October 14, 2026Updated October 18, 20266 min readMountains/Ski

Where to Eat Near Big Bear Lake Vacation Rentals

A typical Big Bear trip is a cabin weekend for a couple or a family: breakfast out before the slopes or the trail, a slow day at the cabin or on the lake, and a dinner or two somewhere warm. This guide lists seven restaurants that suit that pattern. Every detail below comes from the restaurant’s own website or a cited listing, checked on October 14, 2026. Hours change by season, so confirm before you go. If you are still choosing where to stay, start with Big Bear neighborhoods: Village, Moonridge and Fawnskin. Families can also use Big Bear family cabins.

Quick answer

Four of the seven are in or beside the Village: Teddy Bear Restaurant, Oakside Restaurant and Bar, Peppercorn Grille and The Pines Lakefront on the lakefront. Captain’s Anchorage is on Moonridge Way. Grizzly Manor Cafe and Red Baron Pizza and Sports Bar are on Big Bear Blvd. BnB Search is a rental directory, not a restaurant critic, so this list is not ranked and shows no ratings.

Where to eat near each rental area

Our Big Bear hub groups rentals into Big Bear Lake (which includes the Village), Moonridge and Fawnskin. Use the area filter on the map or the Big Bear directory to see which rentals are close to these addresses.

The Village (Big Bear Lake): Teddy Bear Restaurant, Oakside Restaurant and Bar, Peppercorn Grille and, on Alden Rd by the lake, The Pines Lakefront.
Moonridge: Captain’s Anchorage on Moonridge Way.
Big Bear Blvd: Grizzly Manor Cafe and Red Baron Pizza and Sports Bar. Check the map for the drive from your rental.
Fawnskin (north shore): we could not confirm a Fawnskin restaurant’s current hours from its own website, so none is listed. Plan to drive to the Village for meals out.

Breakfast before the slopes

Grizzly Manor Cafe opens at 6 AM daily and Teddy Bear Restaurant at 7 AM daily, according to their sites. Either works before a ski or snow-play day. On busy weekends, cooking breakfast at the cabin and eating out once can save time in lines.

Cozy dinner picks for couples

Captain’s Anchorage has a rustic cabin dining room with red leather booths and a full bar. The Pines Lakefront pairs dinner with a lake view. Peppercorn Grille is a small dining room that only takes reservations for four or fewer. Book ahead on holiday and ski weekends.

Family-friendly spots

Oakside Restaurant and Bar describes itself as family friendly. Red Baron Pizza and Sports Bar has a game room and delivers across the valley. Teddy Bear Restaurant serves all three meals. For groups of five or more, call ahead: Captain’s Anchorage asks larger parties to phone, and Peppercorn Grille seats parties of four or fewer.

Restaurant details and sources

Hours and descriptions come from each restaurant’s website, checked October 14, 2026.

Grizzly Manor Cafe

Area: 41268 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake
Meal: Breakfast and lunch; its site lists 6 AM–2 PM daily
Known for: A small breakfast cafe; the Foursquare description shown on Apple Maps calls it a tiny roadside breakfast shack with lines outside and enormous portions, and guest reviews on its own site mention massive pancakes and walls covered in visitor stickers.
Why it fits a cabin weekend: The earliest opening on this list, which suits ski or hiking mornings. Plan for a wait.
Website: grizzlymanorcafe.net · Source: grizzlymanorcafe.net · maps.apple.com

Teddy Bear Restaurant

Area: The Village — 583 Pine Knot Blvd, Big Bear Lake
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeout; its site lists 7 AM–10 PM daily
Known for: Established in 1944, it specializes in homestyle cooking and makes its pies from scratch on the premises; soups, chili and machaca are also house-made, according to its About page.
Why it fits a cabin weekend: Comfort food in the Village with all three meals, which makes it easy for families with different schedules.
Website: teddybearrestaurant.com · Source: teddybearrestaurant.com · teddybearrestaurant.com

Oakside Restaurant and Bar

Area: The Village — 40701 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake
Meal: Lunch and dinner; its site says it opens daily at 11 AM
Known for: Describes itself as family friendly California cuisine in a rustic-modern setting, with casual dining, an upper bar, 17 taps of mostly craft beer and over 250 whiskies.
Why it fits a cabin weekend: Works for both a family meal and a relaxed couples’ evening in the Village.
Website: www.oaksiderestaurant.com · Source: www.oaksiderestaurant.com

Peppercorn Grille

Area: The Village — 553 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake
Meal: Dinner; its site lists 3–9 PM Sun–Thu and 3–10 PM Fri–Sat
Known for: Calls itself a very small boutique restaurant. OpenTable reservations are for parties of four or fewer, and it does not offer takeout on weekends.
Why it fits a cabin weekend: A small dining room for a couples’ night out. Book ahead.
Website: peppercorngrille.com · Source: peppercorngrille.com · peppercorngrille.com

The Pines Lakefront

Area: Lakefront — 350 Alden Rd, Big Bear Lake
Meal: Lunch Fri–Sun and dinner Wed–Sun; closed Mon–Tue, per the hours table on its site
Known for: Sits on a site tied to Big Bear dining since the 1920s, with lake and mountain views, a garden patio with a pergola, an open-beam dining room and boat docks with complimentary boat parking.
Why it fits a cabin weekend: A lake-view dinner for a special night. In summer you can arrive by boat.
Website: thepineslakefrontrestaurant.com · Source: thepineslakefrontrestaurant.com

Captain’s Anchorage

Area: Moonridge — 42148 Moonridge Way, Big Bear Lake
Meal: Dinner; its site lists 4:30–9 PM (to 10 PM Fri–Sat), open daily
Known for: Open since 1947, it started as Andy Devine’s Sportsman’s Tavern. Its site describes a dark, rustic cabin dining room with red leather booths, a full bar, prime rib, charbroiled steaks and seafood.
Why it fits a cabin weekend: A lodge-style steak dinner on the Moonridge side. Online reservations cover parties of up to four; call for five or more.
Website: captainsanchorage.com · Source: captainsanchorage.com · captainsanchorage.com · captainsanchorage.com

Red Baron Pizza and Sports Bar

Area: 42173½ Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake
Meal: Lunch and dinner; its site lists 11 AM–8 PM (to 9 PM Fri–Sat), closed Tuesdays
Known for: Pizza made with house dough and marinara, plus big screens, a game room and a full bar; it delivers across the Big Bear Valley.
Why it fits a cabin weekend: A no-fuss family dinner, or delivery to the cabin after a snow day.
Website: redbaronpizzasportsbar.com · Source: redbaronpizzasportsbar.com

Tips for eating out on a Big Bear weekend

Hours shift between ski season, summer and holidays, so check the restaurant’s site the week of your trip.
Several dinner spots cap online reservations at four guests. Larger groups should call.
If you plan to cook most nights, see Big Bear grocery stores near rentals and filter for a full kitchen when you compare rentals.

FAQ

Where can we get an early breakfast before skiing in Big Bear?

Grizzly Manor Cafe lists 6 AM daily and Teddy Bear Restaurant lists 7 AM daily on their websites (checked October 14, 2026).

Which restaurant on this list is in Moonridge?

Captain’s Anchorage, at 42148 Moonridge Way, serves dinner nightly from 4:30 PM according to its site.

Does this guide include Fawnskin restaurants?

Not yet. We only list places whose current hours we could confirm on their own website, and we could not confirm one in Fawnskin.

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