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    Black Bear Diner Modesto

    3.2 (467 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Deputy Beary and Biscuit
    Gail S.

    Best BLT ever! Also amazingly friendly staff, fast service, very attentive. The decor is kitsch, as expected there are lots of bears! But comfortable, homey, and welcoming. They were having a fundraiser while I was there for the Peace Officer Memorial Run in October. I truly appreciate a business that involves themselves in their local community. Plus the kids loved Beary - the mascot for the Sheriff's Office. Will definitely be back.

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    Mishelle L.

    I came here with my family for Mother's Day. I told my server named George does he have confidence in his cook and he said yes I said OK I don't eat red meat but since this Mother's Day, I'm gonna splurge can you please make sure my steak is cooked medium and he said OK so I got my steak. It was well done. I said I can't eat this, but I'm not sending it back so they did take it off my tag but it's just the whole point then. I had to ask for A1 sauce three times and then I eventually asked a different server to bring it to me. My server came back and said it was the only bottle in the house and I said OK. The server asked before end up bringing me a bottle so I have two bottles of A1 sauce what happened to it being the only bottle in the store!!!!! then I asked for the Manager. They took it off my tab then they gave me my to go containers without a bag and I said can I have my grandkids ice cream cause I got kids meals and we're getting ready to go they end up putting it in Bowl's here so we got stuck here for extra 20 minutes to eat the ice cream am I wrong? by just giving out 18% instead of 22???

    Daisy C.

    The food was amazing, the service was so nice and the server was so nice and friendly, the surrounding was clean and neat, genuinely loved the experience will go again.

    Delicious . Great and speedy service and it too busy for a Sunday
    Gabby S.

    This is one of mine and my family's fav main chain food spots . This past Sunday we visited our neighborhood black bear for some late breakfast and I ordered the cinnamon roll French toast and it was the perfect blend for a sweet and salty cravings that were 100% filling . I was able to save half to take home for seconds. The flavor, texture, and temp was .

    Chicken Avocado Club
    Pooja L.

    I wish I could give it a 4 this time.. I've been to black bear before and liked their food in the past, but this time I was pretty underwhelmed with my chicken avo club sandwich. The chicken tasted a little on the cold side and the sandwich just wasn't the same. The fires were good. The server was friendly, I would say attentive but she did come to the table 2 times to ask the same questions, country potatoes or hash browns, asked for hash and ended up with country lol. Didn't have the heart to tell her the order was incorrect. The flies were annoying asf too. That's all.

    Vegetarian Omelet!! Yummmy!
    Timothy W.

    As usual, Black Bear Diners have almost Always made Great food, Best service, Comfortable atmosphere, and Fair Pricing! Had Linda serve us, very Awesome!

    Elizabeth L.

    We went there for breakfast, so I can't speak of their lunch and dinner, but I bet it is good, if it is anything like the care they took in preparing our breakfast. The place is sort of large, but not too big. It is clean and parking is easy. The service is very good. Our server was kind and got our food right the first time and it was all served hot. It was not crowded when we came so we were seated straight away. We ordered coffee, which was great and looked at the menu, We ordered the Grizz which is two sweet cream pancakes with 3 eggs, which I love. I am always in need of more eggs. It also came with two slices of thick-cut smoked bacon, 2 sausage links and a good sized smoked ham steak. I had to share that. It was a lot of food. It was all perfect. We also tried the Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak with eggs. It was so great and heart attack ready if you ate that everyday. I might be able to manage it. I loved it. It was 10 oz of tender beef, breaded then deep fried and smothered in enough country gravy for dipping the great biscuits with which it comes. The biscuits are home made and amazing. It also comes with eggs. You really do have to share this as it is a lot of food. We took a little back to our hotel and it was gone in minutes, The New York steak and eggs is cooked to order just the way you want it, and I always want my meat rare. It is just wonderful. The steak was tender and it came with those wonderful biscuits and eggs. We were just so pleased. We had no room for lunch later so we skipped it. The food is the best, the service wonderful and the place cozy.

    Prime rib was cold, flavorless, and not charbroiled. Potatoes cold, muffins late. Sweet waitress, but service and food need work.
    Sana H.

    Prime rib was cold, flavorless, and not charbroiled. Potatoes cold, muffins late. Sweet waitress, but service and food need work.

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    Hal S.

    Very disappointing experience! Out of Iced Tea out of Tri Tip. The server brought us our soup after we got our dinners. Turkey dinner was 2 small slices of turkey. I don't go to Black Bear Diner to listen to mariachi music.

    Biscuits & Country Gravy
    Lizzy F.

    Food is always good. Service is fast and waiters are attentive. You can ask questions about the menu and waitresses are kind and friendly to answer whatever questions you may have. The ambiance is quiet and cozy. One thing I love about this place is managers help their team there's a lady her name is Josefina and she's always helping, she even brings plates to the tables and she walk around the restaurant asking if we need anything else or if everything is fine. This is always a good choice either for early breakfast or dinner.

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    Our server Valeria was exceptional. Catered to our needs. Had a very nice smile. Made our wonderful meal more special.

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    Enjoyed our food and service a little slow Saturday morning! The servers were very kind however!

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    Mike's Grillhouse

    Mike's Grillhouse

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    1 word - WOW! Came…read morehere 3/15. It was packed, but we got a table. Service was 10/10, super attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable - the whole staff, not just our waitress. My party was seated fairly quickly. Our waitress took all our orders by memory - we were a party of 8! I got the Chicken Marsala: Chicken, sauce, mixed veggies, mashed potatoes, and gravy. I started off with the mixed veggies - they were cooked soft, just how I like them. They were also flavorful! Not just regular ole steamed frozen veggies, they definitely were buttered and seasoned or something. Next, the mashed potatoes. I'm not a mashed potato connoisseur - matter of fact, I usually skip eating mashed potatoes when they're available. These mashed potatoes however were so flavorful! And it was not only the gravy doing all the talking, it was both the mash and the gravy. I was impressed! Lastly, the chicken Marsala. The chicken itself was cooked to perfection, moist on the inside & fully cooked - and with chicken breast, we all know how hard that is to accomplish. The sauce was incredible. I have never had any Marsala sauce as good as that. So much flavor, very savory. Altogether, the flavors worked together and worked perfectly. If only I wasn't an hour away, I would come here more often. I hope to be here again someday!

    This was our first visit (suggested from family)...Food was good, it's very small and loud in…read morethere, the service was good - although our waitress messed up the check twice (second time we didn't even bother correcting her). Prices are higher than what is listed online. I don't think we would make a point to go back, unless it was someone else's request. It was good just wouldn't be a regular place we would crave to visit.

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    Cherub bites that are absolutely amazing
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    Ripon Social

    Ripon Social

    4.1
    (75 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    After going to Ripon Tap House, we headed over to Ripon Social for dessert, cocktails and a little…read moresnack. It was the perfect way to end the night. The vibe was super chill and inviting, especially with the live music playing. It created such a relaxed, fun atmosphere where we could just unwind and keep enjoying our time together. We ended up sharing a pizza, which was actually really good, and paired it with dessert cocktails that hit the spot. Everything felt easy and enjoyable, not rushed at all. The staff was really nice and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The inside has a modern feel to it very clean, stylish, and just a really comfortable space to hang out. What I loved most was the overall energy of the place it felt like a great mix of cozy and lively at the same time. Perfect for winding down, catching up, and just enjoying the moment. Definitely a place I'd come back to for a relaxed night out with good music, drinks, and bites

    I'm always up to trying new restaurants and when we were invited here, I was pleasantly surprised…read more I hadn't heard about this restaurant. There are a few restaurants that share the parking so there is very limited parking. We had to go around twice to find a parking spot. We had reservations and were sat promptly. They had live music playing in the background, which is nice. We couldn't see it so I didn't know where they were at. It is designed in a circular way where the bar is in the middle so you cannot see across. We were greeted by our server and he was very attentive. He gave us some great recommendations and he was very pleasant. We started with the fig bruschetta and that was a 10 out of 10. It had little bacon bits on top which added a layer of flavor. We also had the spinach and artichoke crab dip, which was 10 out of 10. We added extra crostinis which is recommended. For a drink, I had the Cosmo, which was nice and refreshing. I also had a taste of the Old Glory and that was a nice refreshing twist on the old-fashioned, which was recommended by our server. I had the Calabrian Chile Shrimp Scampi over pappardelle pasta and it was the 10 out of 10. The layers of flavor with the capers, lemon, bacon and spice was perfect! I tried a piece of the crusted halibut, which was very moist and flavorful as well as the salmon. All was great on flavor. For dessert we had the brownie with vanilla ice cream, which is a huge brownie. I would say it's good for four people. I also tried the apple pie cheesecake which was very good and the mixed berry crumble that tasted fresh. I ordered an espresso martini to try it and it looked a little messy on the glass. As for taste, I felt like the Vodka drowned out the espresso notes. 6/10 As mentioned, our server was very friendly and attentive however he did fail to bring ice water when requested, but overall great experience .

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    Sidelines Whiskeyjacks

    Sidelines Whiskeyjacks

    3.9
    (58 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    It takes a bit to get your food but definitely worth it. It's not an outrageous wait, the wait…read morestaff is very friendly and helpful. Ambiance is confusing because it looks like a bar, but it's a family restaurant. You just go sit on your own upon arrival and eventually get approached. 10/10 recommend

    Gabby a waitress in the bar area was extremely rude. From the start I said hello and thanked her…read morefor coming over to chat with me and asked her about what was going on. She said rnb brunch but not to ask about it because it's sold out. From the start she was rude...I sat at the bar and ordered a drink and she came up and asked me if I wanted to close my tab, I said as confused because I was still ordering another drink with the lady behind the bar, in which the lady behind the bar told gabby "no, she's still ordering another drink with me and wants to keep it open". Gabby looked at me and rolled her eyes and said loudly "whatever I guess" and scoffed. The lady behind the bar apologized for her. I got my drink and left the area. My group ordered 3 family meals and it came out wrong and we politely mentioned to gabby, we'll gabby immediately got defensive and said "so what, what do you want me to do about it". The owner came out and apologized and offered to fix it. Never were we upset or blamed anyone, we just asked for it to be fixed. Overall gabby was so rude and not welcoming. We wont be coming back.

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    Texas Roadhouse

    Texas Roadhouse

    3.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    The servers are always outstanding-- working hard and very nice. The food is great! I always crave…read morethe fried pickles and the bread and butter. Never fails to satisfy. #givedelilaharasie #thegoatforreal

    I was glad to see there was a Texas Roadhouse here in the Modesto area. I worked my crew kinda hard…read moretoday, and they deserve a nice dinner. I know Texas Roadhouse has enough different foods to please everybody's different tastes. I called in ahead and got my name on the waiting list. This is the way to go so you don't have to wait in line a long time. I saw all the raw steaks on display as we entered, and sometimes I pick out my particular steak from the case and let them know. This time I just went in and will order at the table. We get seated and drink orders taken and those tasty bread rolls appear at our table. My guys are hungry so they dig in to those right away. This Texas Roadhouse dining area looks very similar to most all the locations. We order, I start with some appetizers for the crew, the loaded potato skins. I get a ribeye steak, as do some of the other guys. One guy gets the pork chop. We all get Caesar Salads with our meals. The food arrives and it all looks good. My steak is cooked as ordered. At least no one at the table ordered their steak well done! Texas Roadhouse is a good choice when trying to please more than you and one other person. Service is friendly and efficient. I'll always go to a Texas Roadhouse!

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    Even chicken tender was very tasty and literally tender
    Even chicken tender was very tasty and literally tender
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    The Post Restaurant

    The Post Restaurant

    4.1
    (143 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Let's be Clear this is the Best Food was great Hospitality…read morewas be on the best. Drinks were on point. We will be back. That's for sure.

    I don't even know where to start. The food - we ordered the…read moreclassic French dip ...sub-par at best. Fries were the extra crunch type that were over cooked. But this place brags on having good garlic fries ...I don't know how. They aren't even sliced potatoes, bc they're made from a packaged substance ...nasty. Service???? Hahahahaha I have found better service at a bowling alley. Choose your seat, nobody tells you the rules, look in the menu & hunt down someone when you make your choice. Be sure to ask for condiments, utensils, salt/pepper, napkins & they will bring you a can of soda. The server was "nice" but he didn't know if the fish are battered & deep fried or if they're frozen & re-heated. Didn't check on us even one time until he brought the bill. Oh yeah, he forgot to give us back our credit card & when we finally found it the card was up on this huge public space counter just laying there out in the open for anyone to steal it. Atmosphere - have you ever seen a guy get a tattoo while you have dinner? Well you will at The Post. Yup, just 4 booths over a lady had a tattoo bed arranged & she did 3 tattoos while we struggled through this experience. Just outside the glass door to the rear of the restaurant was a "pop-up" event ...not bad, but the extra loud music was competing with the music image restaurant & it was kinda annoying. I've said enough & trust me there is more, but you won't want to hear it, maybe you should go throw 3 or 4 twenty dollar bills on lousy food & service & enjoy the experience yourself. Stay away from this place, I went & did the struggle for you & have now wrote about it.

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    This place looks so elegant and beautiful and cozy you'll enjoy yourself
    This place looks so elegant and beautiful and cozy you'll enjoy yourself
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    The Grizzly Bite

    The Grizzly Bite

    3.7
    (3 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    $21 for a basic (and just okay) burger and fries, no drink from the food truck. Wild.read more

    We first tried The Grizzly Bite in March 2025 at the Ripon Taphouse…read more We hadn't tried them before and were very excited to do so. They were yet on Yelp so I guess I'm the first review! Immediately, you notice the food truck is nicely decorated and visually appealing, the Grizzly bear featured very prominently. The name of the place doesn't give away the food, so for anyone wondering, they do burgers, chicken tenders, and chicken sandwiches. They also have the word Burgers visible on the outside of the truck. We were first in line and our order was promptly taken and the workers were all very friendly and seemed genuinely excited to greet and serve me. I opted for the double grizzly bite and I asked for jalapeños on it. It was a good choice! Very delicious and extremely filling, you won't be disappointed. Huge burger. I also enjoyed the side of fries, but for an additional $3, not sure that I enjoyed them well enough to justify the extra $3, for something that's normally included. Quick suggestion there: offer an optional seasoning or something that makes the fries pop and I think they would go a lot further! My wife ordered the chicken tenders with fries. She got 4 tenders and said they had great flavor and the fries were good. We had to ask for ranch on the side, but there were no issues there! All in all, 5/5 stars. Will definitely try them again!

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