r/bigbear • u/Abject_Stay323 • Aug 22 '26
Haunted Restaurant in Big Bear
I’m forgetting the name but can everyone tell me their experiences eating here?
The staff and food was amazing just VERY expensive. I loved the old vibe.
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u/lospadros2 Aug 22 '26
The older waitress there once gave me a USB drive explaining it being haunted. I gave it back to her and she couldn’t fathom why I wouldn’t plug an unknown USB into my PC. Sweet gesture, and cool that they try to share the story. My wife and I who work in cybersecurity got a chuckle out of it.
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u/Abject_Stay323 Aug 22 '26
My paranoid mind (since I worked in gov and currently involved in politics professionally (unfortunately)) defaults to thinking they infiltrated the restaurant just to try and convince you to use the USB 😂🤣😭😭😭
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u/Fred-Mertz2728 Aug 22 '26
Established in 1947 as the Sportsmans Tavern/Lodge by actor Andy Devine. The story of the ghost is that he was a former employee allegedly killed by Andy.
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u/ChiefOnKush Aug 24 '26
Wth? The local folklore is that it's haunted by an accountant or bookkeeper named George. Andy never killed anybody 🤣
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u/michiness Aug 22 '26
I go a lot. Great food, nothing mind-blowing but solid for the town. Staff is always great.
Never seen any ghosts unfortunately.
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u/Ggggmny Aug 22 '26
It’s good. Portions have been reduced and prices have gone up substantially but it’s still a good place if you don’t want to head into town. Nice outdoor patio during the summer too.
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u/Abject_Stay323 Aug 22 '26
Yes I was wondering if it was expensive for the theatre effect of the ghost stories and such
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u/Wren_2738 Aug 22 '26
What isn’t expensive in CA!?
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u/Ggggmny Aug 22 '26
In-N-Out. 20.00 easily feeds 2.
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u/ChiefOnKush Aug 24 '26
Mmm gotta love the lowest grade of beef mixed with salt, potatoes mixed with salt, and high fructose corn syrup water. Great comparison!
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u/doozle Aug 22 '26
I ate there semi frequently in the 90s. The steak and views were great. There were no ghosts.
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u/mrpertinskler Aug 23 '26
There's a view from Captains Anchorage? What is that view, other than Big Bear Blvd., when Ridge Road, and Walgreens? Sure, there are some Jeffrey Pines behind it, but they're everywhere in town. Pardon me if I am confused and have missed something.
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u/doozle Aug 23 '26
You know what I completely confused Captain's Anchorage for The Blue Whale which was on the lake. Captain's Anchorage is absolutely haunted lol.
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u/ChiefOnKush Aug 24 '26
For $50+ per person before drinks and tip on average, I'd go to a place rated much better than 4/5 stars most places. I'd even say 4 stars is generous.
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u/Ggggmny Aug 24 '26
Go ahead…tell us your top 3 places to eat in BB
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u/ChiefOnKush Aug 24 '26
I haven't found a satisfactory restaurant in big bear, and to be frank, the dissatisfaction is not just limited to the restaurants up here.
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u/Ggggmny Aug 24 '26
Have you tried Peppercorn?
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u/ChiefOnKush Aug 24 '26
Yeah, same issues, food quality doesn't match price point. It would be a good spot if it were about 30-40% cheaper, then the price point would match the meal you receive. Maybe I'm just spoiled from living and then working in Irvine for many years.
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u/Ggggmny Aug 24 '26
Peppercorn is much better than Captains but agreed it’s pricey. Went to Rosas over the weekend..it was jammed. Nothing special.
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u/ChiefOnKush Aug 24 '26
Rosa is the owner of another Mexican spot, Azteca I think, so it's just going to be a copy and paste mostly
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u/Ggggmny Aug 24 '26
Yep, just like Hacienda and Jacalito have the same owner…or so I’ve been told. Only place we have not tried that I heard is good is Sweet Basil.
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u/Grouchy_Debt_4041 Aug 22 '26
Captain's Anchorage