Black Bear Diner

Alright I’m gonna be completely honest… I expected so much more from Big Bear Diner. Maybe I just expect too much in general, but I thought their menu would’ve had more of a variety of foods.
Decided to check them out because we wanted a cool breakfast joint. My boyfriend usually orders skillets when we go out for breakfast… but big bear doesn’t have any skillets on their menu! That was a shocker because skillets are freaking amazing!!! Don’t you guys agree? Anyways… he decided to order a meat omelet with hash browns (so boring compared to a skillet, LOL) and I had the corned beef hash with biscuits and hash browns. Talk about carb overload! I felt so heavy after my breakfast meal, I literally ate only half my biscuit and some corned beef. Don’t get me wrong, my food was good and I enjoyed it. But maybe I was so full because of all the hash browns they put on my plate. Service wasn’t bad,
an older gentleman helped us while we were there.
Probably not coming back here, sorry big bear! I just wasn’t all that impressed.

I never write reviews, EVER.
I also never eat breakfast, not because I don’t like it… I hate mornings.
I walked in craving eggs Benedict… I was greeted by the manager who sat me and immediately grabbed my coffee, (he must have known my hatred for mornings). It was obviously busy, and I was worried I had made a mistake and wouldn’t be high on the priority list because I was alone. My waiter came up quickly and was very friendly. I ordered my eggs Benedict with crispy hash browns… Food came out in under 5 minutes and PERFECT! runny eggs, hash browns on point, even the fruit was fresh. Big portion, couldn’t finish it all.
This place was so friendly. The manager and staff personally knew the customers sitting next to me, and treated them like old friends. Went above and beyond in customer service. As I left the manager was giving a little boy a balloon. I had a great experience, and I recommend this place to anyone. Enjoy foodies!

The portions are huge and the selection of menu items is very large. There were so many things I would’ve liked to try. I went with the homemade corned beef hash which was mostly meat and very tasty. My friend got the Parmesan burger which was like a patty melt but was on Parmesan crusted bread. She ordered the homemade Parmesan kettle chips as her side and those were great too. Wish I had room for dessert, maybe next time.

Just finished a late lunch and our experience was fantastic. Had the sourdough parmesan burger which was cooked exactly how i ordered it. Our waitress Marlene was extremely attentive and kind, brightened my day up having such pleasant person with a big smile take care of us. My new favorite local eatery, will def be back!

This place is heaven on earth… as soon as you walk in the staff greets you and makes you feel like Family!!! I had the pleasure of having the services of Ms Marlene she makes you feel like kin!!! I had the meatloaf plate it tasted like i had it straight out of grandma’s kitchen… it was sooo good!!! Your tastebuds and stomach will appreciate everything about black bear dinner… Thank you Ms. Marlene for making me feel like family your service was excellent!!! I will be back to this gem of a place!!!

Where have you been my whole life Black? I can’t believe that I’ve been sleeping on QUALITY food and Supreme service by Ms. Marlene. I’m a Las Vegas local and this place makes my tummy happy and the music makes me want to travel back to the good old days. THANK YOU to the night shift all the ladies were kind and caring. PS GOD bless the cook for that is craft is GOOD.

Perfect back-​home comfort food at its best!
This place was a regular eatery for my parents and I back in 2007 but we stopped going for a while. That while became a happy return for my fiancée and I recently where the food is still top notch! Portions can often be big so it’s best to ask the servers just how big the size of the plate of food is. Biscuits and gravy are not just served on a small saucer, they’re served on an elipse sized platter covered in gravy! You WILL need to share some of these platters between two people!
Recently I had one of the most delicious sandwiches EVER! The Gobbler, not to be confused by the Gobbler served at Farm Basket, is sliced roast turkey, avocado, mayo, tomato, and cranberry sauce on toast. Oh my God! Was that a tasty sandwich! I think it was almost as good as the Bobbie from Capriotti’s! It’s really like having Thanksgiving on a sandwich!
Really attentive servers that always come around to bring you fresh beverages and they are quite knowledgeable with what comes with each platter so you don’t get the whole «I’ll have to check the kitchen for you…» or «I’m not sure… I can ask for you…»
I’m looking forward to going back more and more to Black Bear Diner as it’s definitely the place to go for comfort food favorites!
The only thing I wish, is that they were open ²⁴⁄₇. The diner reminds me a lot of a diner my family and I used to frequent back east in Wilmington, Delaware called The Golden Castle. The restaurant really seems perfect for ²⁴⁄₇ business!

First of all, great customer service! Went to eat lunch with my family and the server was very friendly. It was nice that she was always checking on us if we needed anything. I got the California burger with homemade kettle chips and it was awesome. I believe kids get a free scoop of ice cream with a choice of topping if they order a certain item from the menu. Other than that the staff was very friendly with us. Will come back again!

We read the reviews and this place seemed to have all their ducks in a row as other Unilocalers have posted their service and food were great. While others have said the opposite, which peaked my curiosity to try this place myself.
So we decided to arrive early around 530 pm to avoid the rush. When we got there the restaurant had plenty of seats and no wait which made us very happy. 5 stars
The cup of chicken noodle I ordered was awful and tasted like it came from a can. 1 star
The chicken and waffle was misleading since it was chicken tender and waffle, but that didn’t matter because the waffle was delicious. Although the tender was dry and hard versus juicy and crispy like it should be. 3 stars
Chicken Biscuit and gravy presentation was a fail, but it tasted good so that was a win. We decided a more suitable name would be upside down chicken pot pie. 3 stars
The kids portion were enormous, that’s about it. Nothing great. 3 stars
It’s a restaurant chain with ok food but it wasn’t anything amazing about it when you compare it to the other big names like Dennys or IHOP. I can see us visiting this place maybe once a year… maybe.
My wife looked down when we were seated and noticed the floors were filthy. Good thing these are zero demerits and since their last inspection in April they still struggle in this area.

Black bear diner never disappoints
we discovered this Jem in Laughlin then we found one in orange county that we visited and now Las Vegas.
We brought our best friends here for the first time and they absolutely loved it too.
The service is always great and friendly and the food is always fantastic and consistently delicious.
If you’re craving breakfast I highly recommend the chicken fried steak it’s probably the best my fiancé and I have ever had & A great large portion.
I also tried their crispy chicken buffalo sandwich with coleslaw and pulled pork and that was pretty delicious too.
My friend had the pineapple pancakes and they very good.
If you’re in Las Vegas and looking for a great place to eat whether it’s breakfast lunch or dinner visit the Black bear diner you won’t be disappointed.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Holy Bear Heaven, Batman! This place is a little slice of Northern California right here in Vegas! Delicious food, giant portions, fantastically happy and friendly staff!
SPECIAL KUDOS
Dan is the manager at this location and he loves it. We connected with him over Northern California (my friend Jessica grew up down the road from him). It’s a special thing when you can have a nice conversation with restaurant staff. Speaks volumes about job satisfaction that translates directly into the quality of service from the host, to the cooks, to the manager.
I didn’t catch William, our server, without a smile on his face. He was also fun to chat with and seemed to enjoy his work. He kept our drinks full and faces smiling.
Seriously: major kudos and props to the team at this restaurant. We will be coming back every year to relive this experience!
THE EATS
Breakfast Burrito — I opted for something hand held and I wasn’t disappointed. The burrito itself wasn’t huge, but that was overshadowed by huge flavors. It also came with a side of fresh salsa and a giant portion of their delicious hash browns.
My friends had the California Benedicts and Joe’s Hobo Omelette. It would be an understatement to say their plates were clean. There was nary a speck of food left to make you think the plates hadn’t come straight out of the dishwasher.
THE VERDICT
This place is an absolute gem in this town. Homey, friendly, and downright delicious! If you have an opportunity to try this place, DEFINITELY GO!!!

Stopped by for brunch and I brought my whole family with me since we were close by & hungry!
We all ordered and of 5 adults, I was the only one who enjoyed my dish. Everybody else barely ate any of what they ordered. The portions were huge! And that is cool and all but I feel like because of that, the food really lacked quality.
Our waitress asked if we needed togo boxes and she was surprised that they all said no.
Well, I can’t complain since my dish wasn’t bad at all. I guess it’s just best to ask the waitress what they recommend so that you aren’t left with a mediocre dish that isn’t what they’re especially good at or used to making.

Love this place! Everyone is so nice and they really know about good teamwork. It’s like you’re transported out of Vegas to a small town with the nicest people ever. No joke.
The waitress was attentive and always came by with a smile. Even the hostess came by to make sure we were enjoying our meal. You just don’t get customer service like this anywhere else. Absolutely amazing.
And the food?! Yummy! Probably some of the best chicken pot pie I’ve ever had. Nice puffy pastry crust, fresh veggies, and hearty. Simply perfect. Also had to try my husband’s chicken fried steak and it was great. Perfectly fried, tender, and smothered in delicious gravy.
Yep. Our bellies are full and there’s a smile on our faces. Love this place. They know about great customer service and good food.

Had lunch here with my wife and a friend and were greatly pleased with everything about this place! Let’s start with plenty of seating, great service, large portions, and reasonable prices!
I’ll definitely make plans to bring family and friends here when we’re in town!

The name of this restaurant makes me hungry!!! The meals here are fit for a black bear, hehehehe! The server was nice and quick to take our order. I had such a yummy breakfast and then had a banana cream pie to go. Every part of that meal was just heaven. I wish they had stores in OC.
I am not sure if I prefer this place or Blueberry Hill? Why is life so full of tough decisions?

I visited this place last Sunday morning because one, I heard great things about it. Two, I wanted a genuine breakfast. This was not the place that I had in mind, but I came here out of whim because I happened to pass by it.
I didn’t actually think that this place would be so packed, but it was. The amount of people in there kinda overwhelmed me, but surprisingly, we were seated right away. The staff was super nice and very prompt that everything from the seating to the food happened so quickly.
Their menu was your unconventional list! As in they used a newspaper-​like template and texture to create some sort of morning vibe– as though you’re getting your Sunday paper and eating pancakes with a nice mug of coffee. Yeah, that kind of vibe.
I got pancakes, sausages, hash browns, ham and eggs here. Everything from what I ordered except the pancakes didn’t stand out for me. I didn’t think of anything out of the ordinary from them, but they were good. I wanna say that their food is above average, but nothing about it gave me the «wow factor».
Eggs seemed like they were powdered eggs? Not to sure, but the texture was thick which is not the typical scrambled eggs that I make in the morning. Sausages were nice and juicy. I didn’t eat the ham so I gave it to my partner which was satisfied with it. And the hash browns were evenly seasoned. Mix them up with a good olé ketchup, and your breakfast is golden.
The pancakes was what stood out for me. To this day, I crave their style of pancakes. I think this is by far the best one I’ve had in my lifetime. To even say that feels a bit magical. It was soft in texture with a hint of sweet with it. I’ve never had pancakes as deliciously sweet as that. Truly it tasted like pan-«cake». If you ever try this place out, try their pancakes. I’m a big fan of it!

Chicken Fried Steak and eggs «Oh Me Oh My». Enough said!
When in Vegas and you want to eat off the strip its worth the trip out of the same old Casino buffet for breakfast.
I’ll Be Bok!!!

Having driven past this Black Bear diner a million times, I finally had the opportunity to stop in for breakfast. Pretty standard diner fare, with large portions, strong coffee, and brisk service. Previous reviews are correct– the coffee is pretty strong! Not undrinkable, but it definitely packs a punch.
I had the combo meal, which came with your choice of pancakes, French toast, or a waffle (I chose pancakes), eggs, and your choice of meat (I chose smoked sausage). The portions were definitely hearty! I really enjoyed the pancakes, they were filling, yet not too dense, and I intentionally only ate one, so I could have the other later. The sausage wasn’t my favorite, but I couldn’t figure out why. Eggs were fine and cooked to order.
Our server was pleasant and made sure to come around often to top off our coffee. We ended up with an extra glass of water, strangely, but no complaints. He did seem eager to get us out of there, which I didn’t understand– the restaurant was busy for a Wednesday morning, but there was no wait.
Anyway, an overall fine experience at Black Bear Diner! If you’re in the area and hungry, it’s a good choice.

Delicious home cooked meals right here with a generous amount of food! This is my second time here and it is amazing.
Service is great, food is great and the restaurant is clean! Menus are on what looks like a newspaper and there are bears all over the place (hence the name black bear diner) definitely will be back again soon!

When I visit Las Vegas, I try not to eat on the Strip. The main reason is the restaurants are overpriced, or its just another commercial experience. For breakfast, Stephen and I have found many hidden gems located no more than 10 – 15 minutes from the Strip. On this visit, I suggested coming to the Black Bear Diner located off Tropicana Avenue.
Black Bear is a restaurant chain that started in Mt. Shasta, California with locations in the western part of the United States, such as Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
On weekends, they do get crowded, but fortunately we came on a weekday, and was seated right away at 9:30 am. The restaurant is «bear themed» and the portions are lumberjack sized. They do offer a a few menu items for seniors or those who are light eaters, and the portions are still very generous.
We had dinner plans at 7:00, so we didn’t want to fill up with a huge breakfast. We decided on the «Mini Volcano» which is 2 pancakes, bacon and/​or sausage, plus an egg for $ 8.99. The pancakes are made with a sweet cream, which I ate without syrup. They reminded me of the taste of a fortune cookie, with a hint of vanilla.
Service was friendly, and there’s plenty of free parking.