Lakefront restaurant · Big Bear Lake
The Pines Lakefront review
The Pines Lakefront is a steak and seafood restaurant on the shore of Big Bear Lake, with game dishes also appearing on its menu. It suits special occasions and view-focused meals and sits about 1.3 miles from Snow Summit's main address.
- Best for: Lake view
- 1.3 mi from Snow Summit
- Our score 7.6/10
At a glance
- Steak, seafood and game restaurant
- 350 Alden Road, Big Bear Lake
- About 1.3 miles from Snow Summit
- Check the official website for current reservation arrangements
- Best for: lake view
- Official website: thepineslakefrontrestaurant.com
Our score
7.6 /10
The lakefront setting and generally good food and service support the score, while divided opinions on value keep it from going higher.
- Food and drink 8
- Value 5.5
- Service and wait 7.5
- Setting 9
What it is known for
The restaurant's own menu centers on steak and seafood, with less-common game dishes adding variety.
Reviewers repeatedly identify the lake view as the principal draw and often praise the service. Opinions divide on whether the overall experience represents good value.
Strengths and limits
Pros
- Direct lake views
- Steak, seafood and game choices
- Suitable for special occasions
Cons
- Mixed opinions on value
- The setting can overshadow the food
- Less suited to a quick casual meal
Before you go
Should I make a reservation?
Check The Pines Lakefront's own website for its current reservation arrangements, especially when planning a special-occasion meal.
Which website is current?
thepineslakefrontrestaurant.com is the restaurant's current official site. The similarly named sites and businesses noted elsewhere were not used.
Where it is
Nearby alternatives
Who reviewed this
Jenna Whitcomb
Local guide editor
Jenna Whitcomb edits Near Big Bear. Every place on this page was checked against the business's own website and OpenStreetMap on the date below.
- Updated
- September 22, 2026