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711 is the only place that’s open 24/7 so make sure to stock up before everything else closes.

There are two main grocery stores, across the street from each other between Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City. Vons and Stater Brothers. The locals and people from Big Bear city tend to go to ‘Staters” and visitors usually go to Vons. If you live up here you’ll learn to get your shopping done by Thursday night, especially on holidays or when it snows. It doesn’t happen often but occasionally the shelves will get pretty sparse.

Top Places to Eat in Big Bear

1. Oakside - Link - Our favorite place. Sometimes they have long waits and you can’t make reservations. It’s worth it though! - Located in the Village

2. Jacalito Grill, Mexican & Cantina in Big Bear Lake - Home (eljacalitogrill.com) - Best Mexican Food, nice to sit down. - Located in the Village

3. Tropicali - #1 on Yelp Poke/ Tofu Bowls, waffles, specialty drinks. - Located in the Village

4. Dynasty - Chinese Food. Best (and only!) Good for sitting in or to go. DYNASTY - DELIVERY IN BIG BEAR - Manderin Chinese Restaurant Menu (bigbeardynasty.com)

5. Big Bear Lake Thai Food Restaurant (royalthaicafebigbear.com) - Located in the Village

6. NOTTINGHAMS - Home (nottinghamstavern.com) - Located in the Village

• Sweet Basil Bistro - Located within the same building as the bowling ally.

• Teddy Bear Restaurant - Located in the Village

• Lumberjack Café

• The Pines Lakefront

• The Old German Deli

• Mountain Munchies - Located next to Stater Brothers

Fast Food Places Available in Big Bear:

• McDonalds

• El Pollo Loco

• Denny’s

• Sizzler

• Subway

• Jack n’ The Box

• Taco Bell (open Late)

• Jersey Mike’s Subs

• Dominos

• Carls Jr.