Deep Creek Drive-In — Restaurant in California

We moved to the area about a year ago and have been going to Deep Creek quite often and every single time a member of my family has ordered Fried Chicken (with mashed potatoes) or the Turkey sandwich (with mashed potatoes) they do not have it. Last night we ate in their dining area which is nice, clean with plenty of seating. It was only the second time we have eaten there, we usually do take out. This time a member of our party ordered the fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and, I gotta say, it was kind of exciting to think we finally would be able to have this elusive dinner. Ten minutes later we were informed that it was not available. In fact, no mashed potatoes were available at all. To be fair, I think the waitress / server was new so maybe she was not informed that they did not have fried chicken.

I want to offer some advice to the nice people / owners of Deep Creek. Please, just take the fried chicken dinner off the menu and maybe consider not offering mashed potatoes. Being in the hospitality business and succeeding means that you try your best to not disappoint people who plop down their money for your service. You guys make pretty awesome Mexican food, the burgers are pretty good. Maybe scale back your menu a tiny bit and do what you do best (only). There are not many food choices on the mountain and the locals and tourists like / love you guys. Sorry for being so long winded and thanks for always being friendly...

Great little to-go place, definitely the most reasonably-priced in the area that I've seen so far. It is located in Arrowbear Lake, just between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear in the viscinity of Running Springs. The fries seem fresh like the kind they have at In-N-Out. So far we've tried the grilled chicken sandwich, club sandwich, chicken quesadilla, hamburger, as well as fries, onion rings, zucchini sticks, and chips/salsa and all were fine. It may not be obvious from the outside, but there is a dining room inside. There are also tables outside, both in front and in back of the building, so pets can be there too. If you eat-in chips and salsa will be brought to your table. Employees were friendly and the...

Apparently the entrance is right inside of their server station. Already a turn off but continued to give it a chance given the (surprising) good reviews on the spot. Waitress was by herself and had a less than welcoming attitude. Not a single smile at any point of her service. Decided to order a simple mexican dish. Their refried beans were the most distasteful thing I have ever seen. The beans are still in one piece and it’s all swimming in lard. (Warmed in a microwave?! Not even a broiler in this place?) I am by no means experienced in going out and eating good, but this place is far from a 4.3 star rating. To all, I ask you to reconsider your choices and work on...