Red Baron Pizza Big Bear review for family dining

The restaurant's own website describes a sports-bar pizzeria and says its dough and sauce are made fresh daily.

Reviews are mixed: some visitors praise the pizza, while others report burnt food, slow or unfriendly service and arcade machines in poor condition.

Red Baron Pizza is a restaurant located at 42173 1/2 Big Bear Blvd, Units C-E, in Big Bear Lake, California. It operates as a combined pizzeria and full-service bar. The setting includes an arcade area.

The menu offers a variety of items, including pizzas, calzones, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and wings. Diners have the option to create their own pizza by selecting from a list of sauces and toppings. A specific item mentioned is garlic bites, prepared from the restaurant's dough and served with marinara sauce.

For younger diners, a children's menu is available in addition to the regular menu for those dining in. The establishment also provides pizza delivery services. Inquiries for hosting special events and team parties are accepted by the restaurant.

This pizzeria is situated 1.2 miles from Snow Summit's main address.

Food and drink

This measures the quality and range of what is served. Red Baron Pizza scored 5.5 out of 10. The restaurant claims fresh dough and sauce are made daily, and some visitors praise the pizza. However, reviews also mention mixed food quality and burnt food.

Value and setting

Value measures what you get for what you spend, and Red Baron Pizza received a score of 4.5 out of 10. The setting measures the room, the view, and the atmosphere, also scoring 4.5 out of 10. The sports-bar format is a strength, and the arcade is available for children. However, worn or broken arcade equipment is reported.

Service and wait

This criterion measures how guests are served and how long the wait is. Red Baron Pizza scored 4 out of 10 in this area. Recurring service complaints are noted, and some visitors report slow or unfriendly service.

The overall score is 4.8 out of 10, a weighted sum of the four criteria. The group-friendly concept has some appeal, but uneven food, service complaints and worn arcade equipment keep the score low. Our verdict is that the group-friendly concept has some appeal, but uneven food, service complaints and worn arcade equipment keep the score low.

The food offerings

Red Baron Pizza serves a variety of pizzas, including a Margherita topped with fresh basil, tomatoes, and garlic, and a chicken-pesto pizza featuring basil pesto sauce, chicken, red onions, and cashews. For those seeking different flavors, they also offer a pastrami pizza with dill pickles and mustard. Beyond pizza, the menu includes classic or boneless wings with a selection of sauces like orange, garlic Parmesan, Kickin Bourbon, and mango habanero. The restaurant also presents a cranberry-walnut salad made with mixed greens, cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette.

For pasta lovers, Red Baron Pizza provides dishes served with shredded Parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread. The sandwich selection includes the Italian Combo on ciabatta with Canadian bacon, salami, pepperoni, provolone, mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and Italian dressing.

Sweet endings and more

To conclude a meal, Red Baron Pizza offers several dessert choices. These include cinnamon-apple and cherry calzones. Additional choices are cinnamon-sugar dough bites, brownies, and chocolate-chip cookies.