Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill
Down-to-earth restaurant offering Mexican, Asian, American & European dishes, plus patio seating.
Location
41072 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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What reviewers say
Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill is praised for its food, views, and service, though some note pricing and portion issues.
Themes summarized from customer reviews (sample of 8)
What do reviewers say about the food quality at Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill?
Multiple customers highlight the delicious food, mentioning standout dishes like orange chicken, steak fajitas, tuna melt, shrimp cocktail shooters, and an Asian sampler platter. One review specifically praises the Tomato Basil soup as incredibly thick and flavorful. However, a few reviews note that steaks were tough and portions were small for the price.
Source: 7 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)
- Food keywords: orange chicken, steak fajitas, tuna melt, shrimp cocktail, Asian sampler, Tomato Basil soup
- Portion concerns: small for price (2 reviews)
How is the atmosphere and view at Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill?
Guests often mention the beautiful lake view and lovely outdoor patio, describing it as romantic and perfect for large gatherings or weddings. The interior is noted as nice, and the deck offers gorgeous lakefront views when weather permits.
Source: 6 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (recurring theme)
- View keywords: lake view, romantic, gorgeous deck
- Outdoor options: patio, deck
What do reviewers say about the service and staff?
Service is frequently described as great and staff as very nice. One review mentions a waitress who was polite but required flagging down for drink refills. Another notes a staff member with a child at work, which was seen as unprofessional.
Source: 5 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium-high (recurring theme)
- Service keywords: great, very nice, polite
- Staff note: child at work (1 review)
Are there any concerns about pricing or fees at Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill?
Several reviews mention pricing issues: some found the bill pricey for average food, while others reported unexpected credit card fees (4% charge) and mandatory tips (18%). One reviewer felt these were deceptive and considered it a tourist trap, whereas another simply advised bringing cash to avoid extra costs.
Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (conflicting evidence)
- Fee keywords: 4% credit card charge, 18% mandatory tip
- Pricing concerns: pricey for average food (2 reviews)
What are the dining options and accessibility features at Santana Mavericks Bar N Grill?
The restaurant offers a wide variety of food, including gluten-free sandwich options. It has plenty of parking, both right outside and in two overflow lots. The patio is suitable for kids, and blankets are provided for cold weather. Breakfast service starts at 7:00 AM, earlier than some online listings suggest.
Source: 4 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (limited evidence)
- Parking keywords: plenty, two overflow lots
- Accessibility: gluten-free options, blankets for cold weather
- Operating hours note: opens at 7:00 AM for breakfast
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4.2
★★★★★4.2761 reviews
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- Plus Code
- 63WV+7H Big Bear Lake, California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Google Place ID
- ChIJP5BWfGuzxIARIZg9TWkCsz8
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