Location: Running Springs
Top Restaurants in Running Springs
Best American food near Running Springs, California, United States
Find out what American restaurants to try in Running Springs. Running Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 4,862 at the 2010 census, down from 5,125 at the 2000 census. Running Springs is situated 17 miles west of Big Bear Lake, CA.
Things to do in Running Springs
10. Stone Creek Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas S
My wife and I chose the Stone Creek Bistro, for our New Year's Eve dinner, based on the great experience we had the last time we visited the restaurant. Over the years, I've lowered my expectations on major holidays for both food and service. No need to lower ANY expectations here. 5 star food, matched with 5 star service. Really, really enjoyable evening. Thanks Stone Creek Bistro.
9. St. Nick's Patio & Grille
St. Nick's Patio & Grille is where you'll find handcrafted burgers, sandwiches, pizza, tacos, soups and salads. Relax with friends and family and cozy up to our firepits on the coolest patio in town.
Reviewed By J4874APcraigb
What a surprise. This restaurants food is really good and cheap. To get into the park it cost us $10 to park, nut the restaurant put the $10 towards our food bill, SCORE, My wife had a hot dog with fries, I had the Freckled Elf, a pepperoni and cheese pizza. We each had a soda. The total cost after the rebate, $16!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you visit here you have to try this restaurant.
8. The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By RainStormLover
Worst service on the mountain by far -- by the wait staff and owners. We've been regulars for several years. Our last visit was a horrible experience. A group of 4 were chased by a waitress for seeking safety during a 7.1 earthquake just 100 miles or so from Lake Arrowhead. The floors shook and eventually a loud bang was heard overhead. Apparently bottles were falling in the storage room above.Instead of acknowledging Ashley's (who has marked this review as being funny on Yelp) poor behavior and apologizing for the misunderstanding, the bar manager Chris VC, who trolls as Michael V on Yelp (who has also marked this review as being funny) said we shouldn't have stepped out with a drink no matter the circumstances, the liquor license didn't allow anyone to step out with a drink (only in hand by two of my guests because we were waiting for a table), and if we never do that again we won't have a problem -- patronizing us as though we were children. Chris also told me to call a lawyer if I had a problem with that. We disagreed on his tone and then went to the outside patio to wait for our table, paid for two rounds of drinks waiting, and eventually -- only after asking the hostess and the hostess asking her supervisor -- were we told that we would not be served dinner tonight (after 45 minutes of waiting and paying for drinks).As a local and a regular, not only was I offended but also shocked. The owner John did not bother to approach us to let us know we would not be served, scolded us as though we're one of the usual wasted 22 year olds they normally have at the bar on weekends (who never get asked to leave) and to top it off called security. When I explained to John the reason we stepped outside, the magnitude of the earthquake, and safety being paramount, he said "THERE WAS NO EARTHQUAKE. THE EARTHQUAKE IS IN PHOENIX." Fact check: the 7.1 then revised to 6.9 magnitude earthquake was less than 100 miles away. And your floors were shaking and boxes in your storage room falling overhead. Your denial doesn't change a scientific fact. You wanting to keep the tremors quiet as to keep customers in doesn't change the fact that the tremors happened and startled some of us. And you telling us we were rude to his staff don't change the fact that voices were not raised and grown adults shouldn't be chased down during a natural disaster for seeking safety right outside just steps from the door. And if we disagree, we were owed a conversation by the owner that we would not be served. He didn't view the video footage, he simply went by the word of staff against 4 great customers. The third party security guard spent more time hearing us out than the owner did. If this isn't a model for an ungrateful and entitled ownership after a busy weekend, I don't know what is. This is a restaurant business -- a business with the highest 5 year failure rate of any. Also a fact. In the past we would come here for the location. We would recommend it to our guests. Great views and good drinks. Some of the food has been mediocre at best, with frozen bagged tater tots as the standard side and an up charge for everything, including $3 alone for fries. Judge for yourself, but as a local who believes in community and service, the Lakefront Tap Room fails at both, as well as decency and any focus on the safety of their patrons. No Alcoholic Beverage Control agent will bust you for customers seeking safety right outside your premises during an earthquake. Use some common sense. And if you're unaware of the earthquake, perhaps listen to your customers when they explain. Even if you think your waitress did her job, apologize for the misunderstanding and diffuse the situation. These are the basics of customer service and not too much to ask for.I would not have written this review in such grueling depth had the owner reached out with an apology for the misunderstanding or any kind of outreach at all. Alas, this is how this particular business owner treats a fellow community member and patron, as though she is dispensable.We went to Saddleback for the first time after this incident and had the best experience -- terrific service, fun vibe, excellent food.
7. The Grill at Antlers Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 254 reviews
The Grill is located in Twin Peaks near Lake Arrowhead it is located in a 100 year old log building. With full patio and a Sushi Bar open four nights a week.
Reviewed By Pat T
We snagged a cozy little fireside table and it just got better. Our waitress, Katryna, was an absolute delight; our dinner started with cajun seared ahi perfectly prepared; a filet mignon (that rivaled any well-known steak house) and the tequila fettuccine were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.
6. Cedar Glen Malt Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
50's Style Diner with charbroiled, all american burgers. Don't forget the fries, beer, and malts to go along with your mouth watering burgers. Visit us today to find out why we are the #1 resteraunt in the mountain.
Reviewed By Joe M
My wife and I recently ate here for dinner and were amazed at the price and portion sizes the Cedar Malt Shop offered. I had the Pastrami Hamburger with fries and could not finish it. She had the cheeseburger, and brought half of it home. We didn't order a shake, but saw several that were ordered and they looked amazing. I'd highly recommend this place for families looking for great food at inexpensive prices.
5. The Malt Shoppe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 11 reviews
This is a lovely little restaurant that we ran across in an area that has almost no information on your site. We had terrific burgers here on a snowy day while my daughter was shooting a movie nearby. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner and offer a numb
Reviewed By packy2
We were running early for Big Bear so stopped in Green Valley to look around and decided to eat at The Malt Shoppe. It's a very small local place. There are some tables outside and inside as well as a counter. They do have a very small section that is a store for some basics. I had a hamburger and fries and I must say the french fries were probably the best we have had. They were hot and crunchy on the outside and cooked perfect on the inside. The rest of our food was fine but fries were great. We like to support the local places when we can. Don't expect anything fancy but the food is fine and the guy that was running it was very friendly.
4. Belgian Waffle Works
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By Dave A
We had the "little breakfast" which consisted of 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, and a crispy waffle. As one may expect, the waffle was superb. Eggs were cooked perfectly to order. The service was very good.One has the choice of patio or indoor dining. The patio offers an excellent view of the lake.
3. Rocky's Roadhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Just opened in April 2012. It's different than a traditional deli. All of their sandwiches are on baked rolls. They're huge. But delicious.
Reviewed By Mark L
From Crestline to Lake Arrowhead to Running Springs to Arrowbear to Big Bear Rocky's Roadhouse is by far the best deli in the San Bernardino Mountains. Don't miss the great Pastrami sandwiches and home made salads.
2. Old Country Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By RonMurryFoodie
Stopped in at the Old Country Coffee Shop for Lunch before arriving at my Brothers house. Really nice people here. Wife ordered a Fajita Salad and I a Pastrami Sandwich with Fries. When they brought out my Wifes Salad, it was Huge ... enough for 4 people, at least. But it didn't look like Fajita Meat ... you know, 'Steak' ... it was more of a Pulled BBQ'd Beef ... and this Salad is Huge. My Wife did not eat all of it because of the portion size ... Lots & Lots. I had some of the 'Fajita', and it was bland in taste and definitely not Fajita, tasted soft and mushy. The rest of the Salad was pretty good. My Pastrami was Very Lean and Tasty ... a good sandwich. I like my Pastrami sandwich thick with meat, this was not, but it was good. Willing to try something else next time we are up here.
What to do and see in Running Springs, United States: The Best Places and Tips
1. Blondie's Grille & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Our Restaurant is the go-to for the best food between Big Bear and Running Springs; conveniently located in Arrowbear just up Highway 18 from Lake Arrowhead and Running Springs, right on your way to Big Bear! We are a family style restaurant featuring the
Reviewed By Hermaans
Tried the white roughy today. Was cooked perfectly and moist. Well worth the stop in the mountains. Service was good and they were busy.
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