Captain's Anchorage Restaurant and Bar

Multiple customers highlight the prime rib, salmon, pork chop, lobster tail, artichoke, butter toffee cake, and cheesecake as particularly delicious. Appetizers like garlicky mushrooms and melted cheese are also frequently mentioned.

Source: 7 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)

• Popular desserts: butter toffee cake, cheesecake
• Recommended starters: melted cheese, artichokes, garlicky mushrooms

Guests often mention a warm, vintage, and sometimes haunted atmosphere, with a rustic or classic Big Bear lodge vibe. Service is described as excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable, though one review notes slower service during busy times.

Source: 7 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium-high (recurring theme)

• Atmosphere: dark, vintage, western; rumored ghost sightings
• Service: friendly, helpful, knowledgeable; occasional delays

Several reviewers note that the restaurant is on the pricier side, with comments about high food costs (e.g., $37 for salmon and a baked potato) and high drink prices. However, many still consider the quality worth the price.

Source: 4 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (mixed evidence)

• Price concerns: high food and drink costs
• Value perception: quality often justifies expense

Multiple customers recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends and holidays, as the restaurant can fill up quickly. Some reviews mention waiting for 30 minutes without a reservation.

Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)

• Reservation advice: recommended for weekends/holidays
• Wait times: up to 30 minutes without reservation

One review mentions that the full menu is available at the bar, which can be a fun experience for two people, suggesting the bar offers a comparable dining experience to the main room.

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: low (limited evidence)