**A Hidden Gem in Big Bear - Tropicali is a Must!** I've been in Big Bear for a week now, and I have to say, nothing I've had compares to what I found at Tropicali. I'm honestly sad I discovered it just before leaving! The cold brew I tried, called Trench Town, was hands down the best coffee I've had in a long time--it's infused with a Jamaican Gingerbread Rum that's absolutely delicious. You *have* to try it! I also had the Kraken Bowl (poke), and wow, it was so fresh and flavorful. I'm seriously tempted to come back for dinner before I leave town tomorrow. On top of the amazing food and drinks, the vibe of the place is so inviting. It's run by a husband-and-wife team, and they couldn't have been more welcoming. They've created such a cool, laid-back atmosphere, it felt like I was hanging out at a friend's place. If you're visiting Big Bear, do yourself a favor and check out Tropicali. You won't be disappointed!

Walked in last minuet, coolest staff and vibe ever and food is LEGIT 10/10 will come back!

There was a fire burning in Lake Arrowhead next to Big Bear when my friends and I were visiting. That didn't stop us from seeking out the best of the best, that's what Tropicali is. They have the one of the best customer service, vibes, and poke that a restaurant could offer. One of the owners was bringing out smoothies for customers who were waiting in line in the heat and told them to just let the cashier know if we grabbed any. My gf and I both got the Tropicali Gangster and Berry Jane smoothies. They were both good/refreshing but when I drank both at the same time, it added another layer of complexity and was better than drinking them individually in my opinion. The quality of fish here is reminiscent of Hawaii poke in the best way possible. I got the Pele bowl but was also able to try the Kraken bowl, Cabo bowl, Kauai Bowl, and Krakatoa bowl (Pele + Kraken) which is like their own little hidden menu item. My favorites were the Pele, Kraken, and Krakatoa bowls. The Krakatoa won my heart with the deliciously combined sauces of Pele + Kraken since it had a great balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. I'll be visiting for another bowl anytime I visit Big Bear.

We seen this place all over social media as we planned our big bear trip, and let me tell you it lived up to the hype. Kyle and Ian are some of the best people you can meet while eating here and truly bring the Hawaiian vibe to big bear mountain. The poke bowl, Krakatoa, is by far the best poke I have ever had. The bowl was full of flavor and very filling for its size. The overall vibe of the restaurant is amazing from the inside to the outside. This is a MUST stop place to eat. And don't worry about the line, Kyle will make sure to bring you a beer while you wait, and it honestly goes by pretty quick. This place deserves to have a perfect 5 stars. God bless you Kyle and Ian.

This place is an anomaly.. that many reviews and 4.9 stars.. had to try it and it made perfect sense. The host with the most goes to Kyle who's hitting the line with an assortment of drinks to keep people cheery in the heat & offering all the recommendations. The line is the only hurdle you have to get through because food is served sooo quick after you order. Everything was incredible, but I think the waffle combos are probably what would bring me back. This literally is the best poke you can find without going somewhere tropical. And it might seem insane to find in the mountains, but just do it.

The servers here were so sweet & amazing ! The food was amazing as well! I definitely recommend this spot to anyone visiting or just anyone in the area. My birthday was yesterday but they were still able to give me a free dessert! It's so pretty and neat inside as well. Definitely would come back here when i visit again!

This place doesn't need another 5 star review but here we are. It's truly one of the best restaurants in Big Bear. From their service to the creative approach on dishes, it's such a fun experience. The guy personally came up to each person in line to give recommendations and it felt like a homie talking to you. I'd def come back here again and again. The line can get long but it moves quick!

Service is awesome, workers literally guide everyone on their orders. Went here on a thurs afternoon and there was still a line, but it went by quick! Got the pele bowl (fav) and cabo bowl. My Toddler got the chicken teriyaki bowl which had really good sauce! (Which we got on the side incase he didn't like it). The banana cinnamon waffle was really flavorful. They also have alcohol off the menu, we had a hard kombucha and an IPA. Bill came out to about $80, a little on the pricey side. Parking is a bit small, but theres seating inside and out, def worth trying!

Staying in Big Bear for a few days. My family and I tried this place out. Recommended: 1) If you can grab a seat inside, you'll get the Hawaiian vibe. 2) One of the highlights was actually the ordering process. The people who took our order were so fun. They would yell out our names when our order was ready. For example, my daughter's name is Allison, so they yelled out " princess Allison, your order is ready." The food was amazing. The only thing that detoured us from going again was that they're closed on Tuesday/Wednesday and there is a long line. I you go get a piña colada and a poke bowl, you won't regret it. Aloha!