Ate here twice on a friends recommendation on recent visit to Big Bear. Was disappointed with the first meal, so we gave it a second try, which was not much better. The food is not bad, but it is average food for Big Bear. I will recommend this place if your not looking for a great meal. more

We ate here after reading about it on TA. Sat night we showed up about 6 and the place was packed. Very helpful hostess/server had one small table available, but in the entry way. No reservation was made and that was a hugh mistake for a Sat night. We took the small table and had a great meal, start to... more

What a great lunch i shared with great friends. We saw the restaurant on the way in to Big Bear and decided to try it. We loved it! There were 4 of us and we ordered the recommended mushroom sandwich for our husbands and then my girlfriend and i shared the recommended chicken sandwich and the pesto pasta. The service... more

Italian, family style menu. Has to be my favorite and absolutely in the top 3 or 4 of Big Bear Lake's 90+ restaurants. Tablecloths and luminaries, nice wine list (or they will cork yours). Great design your own pastas and lovely salads. Great specials if you’re feeling like something special. Our servers are always top notch. Chef Sally (owner) actually... more

Both me and my husband loved this place. We went to Big Bear Lake for a short getaway and out of 3 restaurants that we've been to in Big Bear Lake, this is our favorite one. Their lunch Paninis are very tasty, I recommend the French Dip with Roast Beef, Gruyere Cheese, Grilled Onions, Horseradish Aioli on Ciabatta Bread. Au... more

Outstanding ...Fresh and Bountiful..Great Service...and not too bad on the Pocketbook---and they always have specials. This town has 93 places to eat...and I only choose to eat in 3 of them... more

Nach zwei schrecklichen Erfahrungen in Big Bear Lake haben wir heute Abend das Sweet Basil Bistro ausprobiert. Wir waren begeistert.... more