The Cookshak

Wow. A true hidden gem. Hidden in the back of the elks lodge. Great food. Great people. The food quality here is outstanding. Each time I return I get something new and everything I have tried has been excellent. Its my new favorite spot to come to pick up some grub in big bear.

Came with my family and ordered a bunch of things on the menu and it was amazing! The impossible burger is very much recommended!! Would definitely come back every time I’m in big bear!

BLUF:
Was very sceptical about the 5-star review. But it's true! Food was very tasty , great portion, friendly staff, and reasonable prices.
THIS IS THE REAL DEAL!

Ordered:
Pastrami dip with sweet potato fries
Fish and chips with steak fries
Mushroom burger with onion rings

Taste:
Everything was tasty! This place is the real deal if you want a sandwich/burger.
Pastrami dip was flavorful, bread is soft toasted to just the right crunch outside.
Mushroom burger was salty, but it tasted very good
Fish and chips was very tender, fish seemed fresh (not fishy) the batter was thin and crispy, definitely one of the better fried fish I've had.
All fries were good portion and tasted good. Fried to perfection too! Kids enjoyed the sweet potato fries especially. But steak fries was great too! Onion ring is just above average. Great batter, but seemed slightly under fried cuz it's slightly wet inside.

Price: $50
Definitely very reasonable considering COVID raised price on everything.
They didn't charge extra for subbing for sweet potato fries or onion rings. Definitely a huge plus. Kids were very happy with the variety of selections.

The food was so wonderfully yummy, that you don't even realize you're inside a bingo hall. It's rather difficult to find, remember to park in the upper parking lot and walk around the back of the building. If you're looking for a super fancy restaurant, this is not it.Looking for super yummy homemade food, this is for you. They were incredibly busy when we got there with constant phone orders and phone orders and delivery orders, but they still manage to get our food out extremely quickly and it was super duper good.

The place looked unassuming, the dining room definitely not the typical venue, but it was worth the confused walk to find the place. The food was incredible, the guy taking our order was welcoming and friendly and even the chef came out to ask how the food was. Would absolutely come back in a heartbeat!