Black Bear Diner is a restaurant chain in the western United States which serves homestyle and "old-fashioned" comfort foods. The first restaurant was opened in Mount Shasta, California in 1995 ... Black Bear decor has a rustic motif with "over-the-top bear paraphernalia". Every restaurant is decorated with a 12-foot-tall (3.7 m) black bear carving by artist Ray Schulz. Additional murals and artwork are created for each restaurant by Steve and Gary Fitzgerald and Colleen Mitchell-Veyna. The menu format mimics an old newspaper titled: The Black Bear Gazette with articles on the front page. It offers family meals such as breakfast, burgers, salads, and shakes.
Wow! This American restaurant is a hidden gem. The burgers were juicy, the fries were crispy, and the milkshakes were heavenly. The atmosphere was cozy and the staff was friendly. This place definitely deserves a visit if you're craving some classic American comfort food. 10/10 would go back again.
For value eating, the food was really good. They do give big portions, but like I said, for the money paid, good value. Ask the waiter the most liked dishes.
4.5 stars. The theming in this restaurant is amazing (I am a bear lover!). Our server was very nice and the staff as a whole was great. Pancakes were great and super sweet! Would def. come back again!!
Extensive menu so you can hopefully find something for everyone. Large portions -- we ended up taking half of our food home. Enjoyed the turkey club sandwich on sourdough and an omelet. Cute environment and friendly service. Would return.
The bear theme is very cute, however the bear themed paw mark in the middle of the waffle makes them more of a pancake with waffle edges. Very cute, but defeats the purpose of a waffle. Maybe if it was shaped like a paw instead I’d have loved it. Everything else was lovely and our server was attentive to us and very kind. When it was time to pay however we were met with a very off putting attitude by a young lady that has us not wanting to come back.
Amazing Pumpkin Pancakes. The service is kind and quick! 10/10 would recommend
All our experiences at Black Bears have been great. Good food and bigger portions with great service.
Value for money. Service was fast and the menu covers a host of choices including all-day breakfast options.
I’m always greeted with friendly, happy employees that truly enjoy what they do. Everything in this place makes you feel like you’re in for a treat. The prices are very affordable and the variety of choices is fairly large. My favorite place to eat when I’m in the area.. Highly recommended!!
My husband and I will cross the bridge (San Rafael) just to eat here. He really enjoys the chicken fried streak benedict. And I always order blueberry pancakes and veggie omelet.
Thank you for the delicious food with good pricing and great service. The front deskboy this morning was really welcoming and attentive. Maria our server she was really good and friendly too. She comes back to our table to make sure we are happy and enjoying our meals. Thank you!
We will never get tired of coming here.
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