572 Social Kitchen Big Bear review of food and music

Its own website presents a broad food menu alongside a lounge and patio setting.

Reviewers repeatedly mention friendly service, live music and the dog-friendly patio, although opinions on value are less consistent.

572 Social Kitchen & Lounge is a restaurant located at 572 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. The establishment serves American comfort food, with offerings that include burgers, sandwiches, tacos, appetizers, and shareable plates. Its official website also lists signature cocktails and a selection of 24 draft beers.

The setting at 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge includes a notable outdoor area, described as one of Big Bear's larger restaurant patios. This patio space can offer different service styles, sometimes featuring table service and at other times operating with walk-up ordering at an outdoor bar. The patio's utility is dependent on suitable weather conditions, and outdoor seating may be available only during certain seasons.

The restaurant's location in The Village provides an opportunity for diners to combine their meal with other activities. Visitors can explore nearby shopping options or engage in evening entertainment. Live entertainment is also a feature, contributing to a more energetic atmosphere once performances commence.

The menu provides a range of American comfort dishes, and the restaurant has a lounge and patio. Live music makes the atmosphere more energetic after performances begin.

The Village location of 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge is a key aspect for visitors. It allows diners to combine a meal with nearby shopping or evening activities.

Live entertainment is a draw for this establishment, with performances contributing to the atmosphere. The patio provides additional seating when it is operational and weather permits.

The variety of service styles on the patio, from table service to walk-up ordering, provides flexibility.

The restaurant's Village location allows diners to combine a meal with nearby shopping or evening activities.

Food and drink

This measures the quality and range of what is served. 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge received a score of 8 out of 10 for food and drink. The restaurant's own website presents a broad food menu.

Value and setting

Value measures what you get for what you spend, and this category scored 6.5 out of 10. Limits include mixed comments on value, and the music may not suit a quiet meal. The setting measures the room, the view, and the atmosphere, scoring 7.5 out of 10. The lively patio is a noted strength.

Service and overall score

Service and wait measures how guests are served and how long the wait is, earning a score of 7.5 out of 10. Generally friendly service is a noted strength. The overall score for 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge is 7.5 out of 10, a weighted sum of the four criteria. The food, friendly service, and lively patio support the score, while mixed opinions on value hold it back.

Comparing dining options

When looking at nearby dining, 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge scores 7.5 overall. It received an 8/10 for food and drink, 6.5/10 for value, 7.5/10 for service and wait times, and 7.5/10 for setting. This spot is noted as being suitable for those who enjoy live music. It is located about 1.4 miles from Snow Summit's main address.

Grizzly Manor Cafe, a restaurant serving American breakfast, also has an overall score of 7.5. Its food and drink score is higher at 9/10, but its service and wait time score is lower at 6/10, and its setting score is 6/10. Value is rated at 7.5/10. This cafe is recommended for those seeking a large breakfast and is about 0.9 miles from Snow Summit's main address.

Further dining comparisons

Hacienda Grill offers Mexican cuisine and holds an overall score of 7.5. It scores 7.8/10 for food and drink, 8/10 for value, and 7.5/10 for service and wait times. The setting score is 6.5/10. This establishment is suggested for family dinners and is situated about 0.5 miles from Snow Summit's main address.

The Pines Lakefront, specializing in steak and seafood, has an overall score of 7.6. It matches 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge with an 8/10 for food and drink and a 7.5/10 for service and wait times. However, its value score is lower at 5.5/10, while its setting score is higher at 9/10. This restaurant is favored for its lake view and is approximately 1.3 miles from Snow Summit's main address.