We had a couple burger and fries which were very good. The fish on the fish and chips platter was mushy and not crispy, not good. The service was incredibly slow. It seemed more important to clear tables in a nearly empty restaurant than get our order, and it took far too long for the food to arrive, making us late. It had a typical diner atmosphere. read more

This was a last minute decision during a stop off the highway. Got the veggie burger, fries, and a Dr Pepper with a side of ranch and though I didn't get a picture of it, the ranch was soooooo good. I think they make it from scratch and you definitely need to get some. The service was good even though I only stopped in to pick up my order, all the staff interacted with were very nice. The place wasn't packed since is was only about 2pm on a Friday but the restaurant looked very clean and gave off a chill vibe! All in all, a choice is you ask me. read more

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We LOVED our service! Carolyn was amazing she was so sweet and warm as soon as we walked in the door, we got our drinks right away as well. She checked on us throughout our whole visit even though she was so busy, we saw her running around cleaning tables, sitting others, helping people cash out, running food all while checking on us and others. I love her personality and her work ethic we will definitely be back and will be asking for carolyn everytime! read more

Food was good but both steaks were closer to blue than medium rare. There were at least 5 flies circling are table. Service was great as usual. read more

Service was amazing, waitress was friendly and engaged. Suggested how I could alter certain meals to be gluten free. Kept our drinks filled up and even gave us to go cups . Food was excellent , it was a nice break on our road trip. read more

If you are not in the mood for fast food when at the Outlets at Tejon then this is your place, not too busy on a Saturday afternoon, however like many businesses they are short staffed and there may be a little bit of an extra wait for a table or your order so be patient and kind to the staff. We were greeted immediately when we walked in, put in our name and told it would be about 15-20 minutes, which it was, we were seated and again great immediately by our server Sunshine, orders in and to the table in about 10 minutes, food was hot and fresh, ordered the Open faced turkey sandwich and a patty melt with the side of chili, both meals were delicious and filling, price was reasonable at around $36 + Tip for 2, portion sizes are a little on the large size so you get what you pay for. Highlight of our visit the attentiveness of the staff, not just our server but the host, the bus staff and the servers everyone was very aware of the customers and was always making sure that everyone had what they needed and that their expectations were being met. Highly recommended read more

Black Bear Diner Arvin - Open faced turkey Sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvin, California

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The staff was friendly and worked with us on accommodating a large party. The food came out fast and they made our order correctly. They did forget one item for my kiddo but, once they remembered, they came back and made sure that he was happy with it. Everything was clean and warm, chill vibe and good music. Lost a star for the staff not removing a pet, NOT a service animal. read more

Food was good, thanks to good cooks! Our server Ashley had to be stoned off her butt. We sat for 25 mins before anyone asked for drinks, had to get up and request for service , then when she came over we knew instantly she was high and that's why she probably didn't notice us in her section. We place our order then she brings somone else plate to us, let her know it wasn't our then she tried to take my food away like she wasn't comprehending what I'm was trying to nicely explain. The lady working in the same room , half her head was shaved, didn't catch her name but she was extremely friendly, we actually enjoyed watching her interact with her customers. I don't say this rudely about Ashley because we still left her a good tip and just hope in the future she can be a better waitress cause she has potential with more smiles and less pot. read more

Sat down, ordered and left after 30 minutes of waiting for food to arrive. The wait staff didnt seem to care

Hello stop by my favorite spot on way to Fresno for work black bear dinner and ordered patty melt sweet potato fry's and of course was greeted by Carolyn and Tashia and service was perfect as always I really appreciate how welcoming they make me feel make me feel right at home thank you so much Carolyn and tashia see you guys soon on next road trip from john peraza read more

The server was very nice and seated us almost immediately when we arrived. She checked on us a couple of times and made sure that we had our coffee cups filled. Food was delicious as always and maybe even fresher than the Black Bear diners that I normally visit. This location was busy and the server was juggling many tables but she was attentive to her customers. When you arrive, you are greeted with a fridge of desserts that you can buy to take home (or an idea of what to order for dessert!) There was plenty of tables and bathrooms which is great to get yourself ready for more driving if you're on your way to LA. read more

Black Bear Diner Arvin - The Mini Volcano (1100 cals.) and Chicken Avocado Club (970-1130 cals.) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvin, California

Decent restaurant located at a convenience location just off I5 highway. A great area to get some food, get gas, and stretch your leg. I wasn't expecting much for the restaurant. The food turned out to be decent, and quite a big portion. The service is okay. You can't really ask much for a restaurant along the highway. It delivers as a good stop for travelers. read more

The food is always good, but the service was sub-par. The server never came by to see if everything was ok or to see if we wanted more coffee. Actually, none of the servers were attentive. I didn't see any of them walking around with a coffee pot offering refills. So, I was very disappointed. read more

Nearing the end of my road trip, I was craving real food, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a Black Bear Diner amid the myriad of fast food options. I asked the waitress what she recommended, and she pointed to everything on the menu containing tri-tip. So I ordered tri-tip. Now, here's the thing, I ordered from the smaller options menu, 6oz of beef, they said. It was a wonderful filling portion. I almost couldn't finish my food. But trust me, I cleaned the plate. The tri-tip had excellent flavor. I love country gravy on everything, so that was a no-brainer for my mashed potatoes, which also had the perfect amount of texture (I want something to chew, not mashed potato paste!). The garlic parmesan toast was a lovely burst of flavor as well. I wish I could remember the waitress's name, because she was fantastic at appearing just often enough to see if I needed anything and refill my coffee, but also didn't rush me to finish my meal. It was as close to perfect service as I've had in some time. I'll remember this place and likely stop again when my route takes me to the area. read more

Black Bear Diner Arvin - Santa Maria Tri-Tip, garlic parmesan toast, and mashed potatoes with country gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvin, California

Went in yesterday and had another great experience. I got the same waiter Ismael. He was very nice and very fast service.. The food was excellent.. read more

2nd Black Bear Diner we've been in within last month with equipment problems. This one had "computer not working " so they couldn't put in our order we were told. While promised they would get it "soon" after waiting 30 minutes we finally got breakfast. Appears either staff training or investment in equipment appears to be sorely lacking at this c read more

Nice employee Ismael and Marsella prompt and efficient. Delicious food helpful staff beautiful atmosphere

Just left this location with my wife and son... although it was rush hour... we were able to sit at the bar.... I want to start by saying the food was delicious. Salvador and crew at in kitchen were fast and efficient.... Ashley brought us our food , Our waitress was attentive and kind. The food was way better than the Merced Location. Will visit again next time. Ambiance was great also. read more

Best Black Bear I have had so far! Food came hot, and everyone on shift was so nice, and all in their Christmas shirts! Would recommend for anyone on a road trip looking for somewhere nice to stop and some food:) My dad said the New York and eggs were made perfectly even! read more

Black Bear Diner Arvin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvin, California

Trisha was an Amazing waitress, the food was excellent, we will be back to visit and see Trisha for a great experience...

Absolutely the worst experience I've ever had. The waitress was rude and threw down straws and plates at our table, the food was overpriced and underwhelming for what it was. And the cashier treated us like our money was not worth taking. I don't know how you could enjoy eating breakfast while you're treated below human. If you're not white don't come here. Disgusting behavior by the staff and it's sad how they treat you when you're just trying to get something to eat. Don't come here. read more

I order the mini meatloaf. The meatloaf didn't look like meat :(. The veggies were raw and hard not cooked. 2 stars for the mash potatoes. read more

We were here 2 days ago on day 1 of our road trip. Now we are heading home, we decided to stop by here again. It was a busy night but our server Trish was very pleasant and appreciated our patience. She made it a point to check on us and updating us when will the food be ready. It was hot outside but the place was cool and clean. Our food was good too and big portion. Aside from to go boxes, Trish offered us if we wanted to go cups for our drinks. And the end of our dinner, she thanked us for our patience and for dining in. Black Bear Diner is one of go to places of me and my husband. read more

Black Bear Diner Arvin - Tuna Chef Salad (520 cals.) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvin, California

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Best stop driving before or after LA! We left my business trip to San Diego and stopped here instead of the usual fast food places. We got a delicious dinner after a long day of commute. The staff was super friendly and attentive! Next time I'm going to or leaving LA this will be my main stop! read more

Black Bear Diner Arvin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvin, California

Not much to be disappointed about. Traditional diner with helpful staff. Nothing extraordinary just straightforward diner food. The service was a little slow but this location is always busy so it's expected. Not a great spot for a quick bite to eat but great if you want something other than fast food and need a break from the car. read more

we arrived very shortly after a large group and waited a while to hear from a waitress. our waitress was kind but definitely very overwhelmed and rushing us. when the food came, 2/4 plates were messed up. my burger had dressing on it when i asked for a PLAIN bacon cheeseburger, and when they took it back they just scraped it off along with all of my bacon. the other plate had burnt pancakes and they put the burnt side down to see if we wouldn't notice. we had to tell the waitress to take a deep breath as she was rushing us and seemed like she was ready for us to leave even when we were not ready. the music was low in comparison to other restaurants but otherwise the restaurant itself was good. it was just the service and food that didn't meet our hopes. this also is not the first time we've been disappointed by this specific restaurant. we have visited here a few times before and have continuously been disappointed. we will be choosing another restaurant from now on. read more

Stop by to dine in and let me tell you food was good. I had a taco salad and it was great. My server was cool she describe to me the menu and I did appreciated that . Alyssa was my server and she was great. The diner was fresh and nice environment. Good music and it felt nice eating at a good diner with good service and great people. Will be coming back soon. read more

I had a late breakfast here the other day, we were on our way back in town from a family getaway, Alex was our waitress, she did such an amazing job taking care of us, she was so kind, and worked very quickly, the food was delicious and she even gave my babies free ice cream sundaes! I totally recommend this place so many food options and their chocolate cream pie was yum! read more

It's okay- feels like old people food: under seasoned, soft, and very American. Everything kinda taste like it was frozen first then cooked in a microwave. They also forgot my fiancés food and it came out 40mins later read more

Stopped here on Memorial Day for a late dinner since we were traveling back home. I loved that they had an empty table when you walked in dedicated to the Veterans. I can tell they were really busy and the waitress was a little behind but still kept her cool. We were seated very quickly and I did overhear the waitress that they needed to wait to sit new people so she could catch up since she had a couple big groups. She still came over and was pleasant to us. But I loved the fact that there was another lady and totally jumped in to help without hesitation. Soon enough it changed the mood and everyone was back on the same page. The restaurant was clean and typical for a busy night. The food came out pretty quickly and it was pretty good. We will definitely be back if we are ever in the area just on the fact that we got great customer service. read more

Black Bear Diner Arvin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvin, California

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Date night with my honey! After a long week without him. We'd planned to take a trip to LA to visit our baby & her hubby but he'd just been on the road traveling so we stopped halfway & stayed at The Hampton Inn for the night. We were going to go to Bakersfield for a quick bite to eat but We used to love the Black Bear Diner which was pretty much right nextdoor. But had stopped going because of some not so great experiences at other ones. We almost walked out because it was dead around 6 on a Friday night & let's face it. Normally that wouldn't be a good sign. But Mary was our server & she was soooo friendly & bubbly & very accommodating! & The food tasted as good as looked! & in their defense, the restaurant started really getting busy by the time we left! THIS Black Bear location restored our faith in their restaurant chain! read more

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Breakfast special x2, surprise it had THICK cut delicious bacon, fluffy large pancakes delicious sausages and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Service was wonderful at 7:30am, not lots of folks. Restroom clean. Ambiance was welcoming. Huge American flag with a bunch of super cute stuffed bears and since it's near Valentine's Day there were decorations all over the large open dinning room. Thanks staff! We will go back. read more

Black Bear Diner Arvin - American flag. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvin, California

Trish Brown was our server and she was the best she can tell you what to order if you don't know what to order amazing service. She was great definitely our spot whenever we drive by from here on thank you Trish if you see this.!!!!! read more

A string of restaurants close to freeway ramps- ez in and out. Better than fast food and easy to call ahead and pick-up on a drive by- fast service- good food read more

Everyone said their food was good.( chicken sandwich, chicken fried steak) I good biscuits and gravy, biscuit was hard and not enough gravy.

Our server wasn't great but the customer service was better than expected. We left a watch there and they found it and kept it for us, otherwise I probably would've given 2 stars. They were out of cornbread muffins which I was really looking forward too. Kids meals were good and the bottomless fried fish was decent but the hush puppies were not good. Overall a 3. read more

Stopped here for breakfast and had the chicken fried steak breakfast. This was plenty of food for two people. The food was decent and the service was good. However, when did it become ok to allow dogs into the restaurant. Health code states that only service dogs are allowed inside a restaurant which this dog clearly was not. read more

This was my first time dining at Black Bear Diner and oh my goodness the experience was unforgettable! Our server Ismael was so warm and inviting, and went above and beyond to take care of us throughout our meal. Truly exceptional service. They have a pretty large selection of food, so you can find something for everyone. Fair warning the portions are quite large and we definitely over-ordered. We went late at night as a pit stop on our drive up north, so it was nice and quiet in the restaurant and overall it's very clean. Ismael also let us know that there was a location near where we live so we will definitely be checking it out! read more

Good food! And good service,! It was extremely hot outside. I appreciated the quick and nice service. Especially from the waiter Ismael. read more

I ordered their "special" that was advertised as you walked in. It was bsolutely inedible. The chicken breast was so dry I had to really work to cut it. The rest of the plate was mashed potatoes and broccoli, but it was cold and I couldn't eat it. Waitress never asked if the food was ok. My husband had a hamburger that was just ok. Cost us $53 for food that was terrible. Never again. read more