Our Top Picks
We’re pretty fawn of these establishments
Belgian Waffle Works is best known for their famous Belgian-style waffles — served in 17 mouthwatering varieties. They also offer homemade soups, fresh salads, hearty sandwiches, juicy burgers, rich coffee, decadent desserts, and more.
Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm
Sat & Sun 8 am – 4 pm
This lakeside honky tonk slow smokes their own meats. Order the tender baby back pork ribs, loaded baked potato, creamy mac-n-cheese, or whiskey butter cake. Cadillac Cowboy will satisfy that desire for home cooking you have been craving.
Mon – Wed 12 pm – 7 pm
Thurs 11:30 am – 12 am
Fri & Sat 11:30 am – 2 am
Sun 11:30 am – 8 pm
A brand new addition to The Village, Cask & Cure offers sweeping views of the lake and an extensive wine selection, charcuterie boards, appetizers, sandwiches, and salads. There is also a grab-and-go market as well.
Mon – Thurs 11:30 am – 8 pm
Fri – Sun 11:30 am – 9 pm
The locals all say this is the best restaurant on the mountain – you be the judge. Originally built in 1919, this historic venue will transport you back in time and fill your belly with dishes like pasta, salmon, steak, and the occasional sushi night.
Mon Closed
Tues – Thurs 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fri & Sat 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sun 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Jetties is a casual lakefront dining experience that’s perfect for families and friends to relax over drinks and tasty food while overlooking the lake. Try their ahi poke nachos, fried chicken Caesar salad, smash burger, or Baja fish tacos.
Mon – Thurs 11 am – 8 pm
Fri 11 am – 9 pm
Sat & Sun 10:30 am – 9 pm
Lake Arrowhead’s first craft brewery. Off the beaten path, the brewery is located close to the lake in a converted warehouse that offers indoor/outdoor seating and welcomes both pets and children. They have a variety of rotating taps, seasonal creations, and root beer.
Mon – Fri 12 pm – 8 pm
Sat 11 am – 8 pm
Sun 11 am – 7 pm
Choose from their delicious & always hand-crafted menu with items like loaded fries, wings, hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. Their seasonal cocktails are always creative and with over 44 rotating taps and a vast variety of rare bottles & cans, you’ll find something you’ll love.
Mon – Wed 11 am – 9 pm
Thurs – Sat 11 am – 10 pm
Sun 11 am – 9 pm
Savor their fire-roasted artisan pizzas and fresh gourmet salads. Their pizza chefs will proudly offer you the best pizza on the mountain, but be prepared for a wait. Since every pizza is made to order and ingredients are sliced by hand, there can be an hour wait when busy. Grab a drink, a deck of playing cards, and converse while you wait – the pizza’s worth it.
Mon – Thurs 4 pm – 8 pm
Fri & Sat 11:30 am – 8:30 pm
Sun 11:30 am – 8 pm
This quaint little coffee shop located in nearby Running Springs offers some of the best coffee on the mountain and rotating handmade pastries in their display case. Their bagel, breakfast sandwich, and breakfast burrito are all tasty while they also offer lunch and dinner selections as well.
Mon – Sun 7 am – 3 pm
Thurs – Sat 5 pm – 8 pm (Dinner)
Mountain Coffee Co. is a locally owned and operated mobile coffee company, founded by a lifelong local. They serve thoughtfully sourced coffee, tea, and more from their custom-built golden trailer. Try their banana bread latte and soak up all the modern nostalgia of this fun outdoor stop.
Mon 7 am – 1 pm
Tues Closed
Wed – Sun 7 am – 1 pm
Located in the historic Pavilion building – the only remaining structure from the original Village built in 1922, Papagayos is a Lake Arrowhead standout with friendly service, outstanding food, and creative margaritas. Stassi Schroeder from Vanderpump Rules even christened their cilantro ranch as her #1 overall pick worldwide. And she’s not wrong!
Sun – Thurs 11 am – 9 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am – 10 pm
Hailing from the Puglia region in Italy, chef and owner Antonello Zito competed on and won the grand championship of Chopped: Battle Italiano. Here in the mountains, Chef Zito is cooking up traditional pasta, pizza, and tiramisu flambe’ served tableside. It makes for a hot date.
Mon & Tues 5 pm – 8:30 pm
Wed Closed
Thurs 5 pm – 8:30 pm
Fri 5 pm – 9 pm
Sat 1:30 pm – 9 pm
Sun 1:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tucked away in the heart of SkyPark at Santa’s Village, The Reindeer Room is a hidden speakeasy where the warmth of a rustic mountain lodge meets the sophistication of the roaring 1920s. Step into a space where low candlelight flickers, the aroma of smoked spirits and aged whiskey lingers, and every cocktail is crafted with the precision and flair of the Prohibition era.
Reservations Required
Fri & Sat 5 pm – 10 pm
Diane’s Saddleback Grill is a family-owned and operated fine dining restaurant and cocktail lounge nestled among the pines. Located within the historic Saddleback Inn (some say it’s haunted), their attentive staff will welcome you into an inviting, vintage ambience, while their talented bartenders will shake up one of their potent cocktails (try the French pear martini), and their renowned chefs will excite your palate with refined cuisine.
Sun – Thurs 5 pm – 8 pm
Fri & Sat 5 pm – 9 pm
This is our pick for the best food on the mountain! Located in Blue Jay, Stone Creek Bistro is a charming, cozy bistro specializing in farm-to-fork American & French comfort foods. Always be sure to check out the board for daily specials and always order the silky soup no matter what variety (cheese, mushroom, cauliflower) and prime rib if it’s available. Or try our favorite staple: the beet and goat cheese salad. And save room for dessert because the sticky toffee pudding or coffee and doughnuts are worth fighting over.
Mon & Tues Closed
Wed & Thurs 5 pm – 8 pm
Fri & Sat 5 pm – 9 pm
Sun 5 pm – 8 pm
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