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    Black Bear Diner Lodi

    3.8 (221 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Fried Steak (5 oz)
    Camilla V.

    This place definitely provides a good meal experience. We ordered chicken fried steak which comes with eggs, hash brown, and your choice of toast, fruit, or one pancake. We ordered ours with one pancake. The chicken fried steak was very delicious. The gravy on top was creamy and seasoned perfectly. The hash brown was good, but it did need more salt. The eggs were tasty. The avocado toast was good, but really simple. I would have liked for it to have had something else on top. The fruit was refreshing. The shredded corned beef brisket hash was dry. I would have preferred it to have been more juicy. The fried chicken was also dry. It did not have that nice crispy tenderness that a good fried chicken should have. The pancakes were very delicious. They are made with sweet cream so the syrup is not really needed. The service was ok, not too friendly. The place provides a comfortable environment for family breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Overall, this place was good.

    My husband got the Gritt plate ( I think) and I got the Classic 2 egg combo.
    Mkayy V.

    We were on our way home and decided to stop at a Black Bear Diner for breakfast since it's one of my husband's favorite places to eat when he travels. I had never been to one before because we don't have a location in our town, so I was curious to try it. I ordered the Classic 2-Egg Combo with sausage links and eggs. I also asked our waitress, Sonia, to add gravy to my biscuit, which she kindly did. I also had ask for hashbrown for my side dish. However, when our food arrived, I noticed my plate didn't come with hash browns. When Sonia came by to check in, I mentioned that I didn't get the hash browns I asked for. She then told me that the Classic Egg Combo only comes with one side dish, the biscuit, and that I don't get hash browns with it. I could've swore, on the menu it stated it come with a biscuit and a choice of a side dish, but I maybe wrong. However, what frustrated me, because if there's only one included side, I don't understand why she had asked me me earlier what I wanted as a side. I clearly said hash browns, and if the biscuit is the only included side, that should've been clarified. Had I known, I might have ordered hash browns separately, but by that point, I was annoyed and didn't feel like waiting. I ate my food and we left. It wasn't a terrible experience, the food was decent, and my husband still enjoys this diner a lot. Maybe I'll give it another try in the future and try something else on the menu. Hopefully, the communication will be a little clearer next time.

    Blackened Salmon
    Melissa S.

    I cannot speak to the ambiance of the restaurant since this is a review of a door dashed order. The blackened salmon from this restaurant was really tasty and a hearty portion and less expensive than other salmon dishes I have ordered at other restaurants. I really loved the mashed potatoes and seasoned veggies as well. Would definitely order again!

    Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
    Rhonda C.

    Bf and I come here when we're craving some delicious diner themed food, our local go to spot! Bf went with the classic, pancakes, but with a twist! He got the red, white, and blue pancakes. It came with 2 pancakes, strawberries, blueberry sauce, and whipped cream. The fruit was fresh, and they gave a generous amount of blueberry sauce. I got the 10oz Santa Maria tri tip and homemade chicken pot pie. I thought the tri tip was a 7/10. I feel like the tri tip could be a little more crispier on the outside, and I felt the serving was a few oz under 10. Overall, it was still worth the prize. It came with two sides! The homemade chicken pot pie crust was very delicious, but I wish the crust extended to the entire pot pie and not just the top of the bowl. The filling of the pot pie was warm and creamy, I would order the pot pie again. Overall o do recommend Black Bear dinner, service is always quick, servers are attentive, and restaurant is clean. Delicious food for a home ambiance feel.

    Very filling and delicious breakfast! I had Joe's Hobo Omelette, and wow -- it was so good. Loaded with flavour, cooked perfectly, and absolutely satisfying. The hash browns were even better -- seasoned just right. And I have to mention the biscuits with gravy -- pure comfort food perfection. Generous portions, friendly service, and that classic Black Bear Diner charm make this location an easy 5 stars. If you're in Lodi and craving a hearty breakfast, this is the place to go.

    Sierra Burger
    Kerry K.

    My hubby and I have ate here numerous times. Location is always very clean and service is often attentive. Love reading the newspaper menus and LOTS of food options. Ate the Sierra burger with a house salad last night and it was great! Ranch dressing is homemade with a bacon flavor, delicious!

    BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak (1180 cals.)
    Jean W.

    Disappointing experience at the Lodi location. Let's start with the positive: restaurant is really clean (bathrooms as well) and servers are top notch. Fast, friendly and professional. Now the not so great: food quality and portions did not meat expectations. Tri tip was burned and fries were cold - Bigfoot was not warm neither and only 5 onion rings? We told our waitress and she profoundly apologized and mentioned that the kitchen would do better next time. Guess we were accustomed to the larger portions served all over Northern California and the Valley is different..

    Fish & Chips
    John T.

    First time eating in black bear diner. Server was really nice and helpful. But thats all the good thing I can say about this place. I ordered chicken and waffle, it's supposed to come with chicken strips but I got 6 piece of small chicken nuggets. To top it off, the chicken is dry and stale, not even warm. And the icing on the cake is the fish from the fish and chips, my mom ordered the fish and chips and gave me a piece. On the last bite, the piece was cold and so I took it out of my mouth. And guess what was with it. A worm came out of the cold piece. I told our server and told us that she will tell the manager, manager told her its not a worm. Check out the picture and judge. Google'd fish worm and it looked like it. Manager was gracious enough to take off the fish & chips off the bill. Not coming back here. And please avoid this place.

    Pancakes
    Karen M.

    We ended up going to Black Bear diner during the peak hours on Sunday morning. We had to put our names on the list, the wait was about 15 mins, we received a notification via text our table was ready within 10 mins. Our waitress had an extra pep in her step! We ordered our drinks and meals just as quick. The food arrived fresh and hot, very tasty as well! I'm usually not a big pancake girlie but these were good! We will definitely be back to try out more items!

    Turkey Club
    Marisa V.

    I've always meant to come here but never got the opportunity till recently. My mom suggested this for lunch after I mentioned craving a club sandwich. We were sat right away on a late Sunday afternoon. Our server, Mary was peppy and attentive even with the Sunday rush! We ordered and got our food quickly. This club was huge and loaded with turkey, ham and bacon. The portion of fries was huge! Would love to come back for another meal soon.

    Wheres the veggies and meat that i paid $5 for???

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    Keep feeding your inner bear! We look forward to seeing you soon Kim!

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    Rhonda, thanks for your 4-star review! Keep Feeding Your Inner Bear!

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    Good portions and food was served quickly. Our server was friendly and polite. Some of the food could have been hotter in temperature.

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    Aw, shucks, you're making us blush!

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    Absolutely amazing customer service , clean, delicious food . Fast efficient . Clean bathrooms

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    Friendly servers andstaff. They have great food with reasonable prices and good portions!

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    I love the food but hate the silverware. The first thing I look at is the silverware it's not fit for anyone. Super

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    Always good food at a reasonable price!! Good service especially like seeing Ramona, great server!!!

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    Always good service and food. I get the crispy chicken bacon ranch wrap and it never disappoints.

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    Golden Ox Diner - Denver omelette

    Golden Ox Diner

    3.9(304 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I go here all the time and ab love the place but I here to make an announcement THEY TOOK AWAY MY…read moreBEUTIFUL CHILLY HOTDOG..yes you've herd me..the only food I could eat there GONE..and yes golden ox you might ask "well wasent that a while ago" YES and I tried to be reasonable with you but after a hard day in the er all I want is to scoop my fries into the delectable chilli on the hotdog with no I want just get the filling fries ITS NOT THE SAME :( the delectable thing that used to be golden ox is gone..also there's like cool trains there I like the little train at the top that kinda moves up in the air and that one statue in the corne..also people are supper sweet and they have thanksgiving meals..if olny they where the hotdogs with the chilli and fries

    Friday, May 15th, 2026 Approx. 4:30 PM…read more OVERVIEW: This place is awesome! The model trains, the jukebox era music playing in the background, and of course, the delicious food! PROS: 1) Ordered the Sirloin Steak & Eggs, (#9 on the menu) & the Pancake & Eggs selection. (#31) Was delicious. Ordered the eggs over-easy, and the eggs were served exactly over easy. (I.e., all wet & yellow on the inside) Other diners nowadays don't serve over-easy eggs this way, and the egg yolk is fried & dried when served. Today's chef did these eggs right! 2) The pancakes were HUGE! Not just fluffy for show, but actually packed with volume. Was totally surprised. Plus, the syrup is served in those old-school dispensers, (see attached picture) so you can pour as much syrup as you want on your pancakes. I usually drown my pancakes in syrup. However, a lot of diners nowadays pour the syrup in tiny containers when served, (in order to cut costs) so I usually have to bug the servers for more syrup. 3) The venue is quite amazing. Most young kids nowadays have probably never seen the type of classic trains in the display cases at the restaurant. So in that sense, this place is also a train museum. Plus, the restaurant retains that nostalgic vibe of when diners were an integral part of the American family dining experience. 4) A petite Latina Lady took my order at the counter and this Gen Z Bro served the dishes. Both individuals were polite & professional. (Honestly, didn't expect to see such a well-mannered Gen Z Bro as a server. Must be local Lodi hospitality.) NOTE TO MANAGEMENT: Give these kids a raise. 5) At the time of this post, high inflation plagues America. But this restaurant provides good food, at a high volume, at an affordable price. But Management still needs to give the kids in the aforementioned a raise. CONS: The bacon served with the pancakes are a teensy bit burned. But I'm sure that there are a lot of other customers who prefer to have their bacon prepared well-done. SUMMARY: There are so many items on the menu. I NEED TO GO BACK to try some of the other entrees. In the meantime, if you're reading this, and have never been to this place, by all means give it a try!

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    Pietro's - Ripieni

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    4.2(2k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Gnocchi was delicious! Service was fast and efficient! All around great lunch! Our waitress was…read morevery good but not annoying... the garden area looks great!

    We went to Pietro's the Saturday before Mother's Day and enjoyed their prix fixe menu. We were all…read moreso surprised by how much food was included in the meal, and all of it was delicious! The bread, butter, and cheese served before we ordered were sooo good. The butter was especially creamy and flavorful. For starters, we ordered the arancini and verdura. Both tasted freshly fried and were excellent. Next, we had the panzanella salad, and I would absolutely order it again. The mix of olives, bread, fruit, and vegetables was so fresh and delicious. For pasta, we ordered the amatriciana and gnocchi. The amatriciana had a bit of spice, but it wasn't overwhelming and was really good. The gnocchi was prepared tableside in a cheese wheel, which was really fun. As a cheese lover, I appreciated being able to ask for extra. Our mains were the chicken cacciatore and Rudy's Cut 40 oz prime porterhouse. Both were delicious! We were already incredibly stuffed by the time the mains arrived, which were also served with delicious potatoes and green beans. They weren't listed on the menu, so we were pleasantly surprised to receive them. For dessert, I ordered the gelato pie while the rest of my party ordered the tiramisu. Everyone really enjoyed the tiramisu, and I loved my gelato pie. We were completely stuffed, but somehow still found room for dessert! Luckily, we were able to pack up our leftover pasta, potatoes, green beans, steak, and chicken. We all ended up making another meal out of the leftovers the next day. We were so satisfied and pleasantly surprised by how much food was included that we're really hoping they do something similar for Father's Day so we can come back for more!

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    SQZ Burger - Pesto Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Strips (4)

    SQZ Burger

    4.6(50 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Wow. SQZ Burger has been open for nearly three years in Lodi and I never noticed it. I know I've…read moredriven past it many times, but I guess their signage is too modest compared to the huge "IDOL BEER WORKS" on the other end of the building. I figured it was just another iteration of the original (now long gone) Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, and I was right. I don't think the various locations are franchises, but are more likely independently owned, and the quality varies from location to location. The one that used to be in West Sac, for instance, was terrible, which might explain why it's been gone for years. And the mid-town was also a resounding MEH, and also gone. There's nothing at any version of Squeeze Inn/Burger that I want more than just a basic Squeeze (or in this case, SQZ) with Cheese, though. I don't want a taco, nor a BLT, and especially not chicken strips. I want that which made the brand famous. A cheeseburger with all the traditional toppings and a cheese skirt just dripping cheese grease off it. SQZ Burger delivers the goods. The cheese skirt was just the right size, not too big, not too small. At one point in my life I would have said that there's no such thing as a cheese skirt that's too big, but a couple of years ago I had a cheese skirt that was so big that I felt sick afterward from all the cheese grease! In addition to the just right amount of cheese, the burger had lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, and a healthy schmear of mayo and mustard. Damn near a perfect burger. The owner was running the register on my visit, and when she brought my food out, she asked if I wanted a side of ranch. I'm the kind of guy who would drink ranch dressing if I could, so of course I accepted. I didn't even ask - It was nice of her to offer! There's a throughline from the original Squeeze Inn on Power Inn Road to SQZ Burger, too. The father of the husband half of the H/W ownership team owned the original location. Brandon and Katie ran the Galt location for several years, and have now brought the goodness to a Lodi brick and mortar spot. I'll definitely be back.

    Our Corvette club made a little drive from Sacramento to Lodi to visit IDOL Beer Works. I'm not…read moremuch of a beer drinker, but thankfully SQZ Burger basically shares a building with IDOL and we all placed an order at SQZ. My wife had the burger with cheese skirt and fries. I had the western bacon cheeseburger with fries and a strawberry shake. These burger was full of flavor and BIG! Not sure exactly how they make their fries, but they're amazing. And my strawberry shake was good also. We had about 45 people all land at the same time, and SQZ was able to quickly get us all served in short order. I do love the vibe of both SQZ & IDOL. It was a nice little drive both ways with an epic food stop in between.

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