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    Black Bear Diner Newberg

    3.3 (262 reviews)
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    Good for kids
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    Homemade Meatloaf. $11.89. Ground beef and seasoned sausage. Roasted then topped with beef gravy and a deep-fried onion ring.
    Daniel B.

    We had an OK lunch at Black Bear Diner in Newberg, Oregon. Black Bear Diner is a national restaurant chain with, at the time of writing this review, over 150 locations in over a dozen states. Most locations are on the West Coast, but there are a few as far east as Missouri and Arkansas. The type of cuisine served is classic American. This restaurant worked out for our group of eight because: (1) we were in the area doing a wine tour (Willamette Valley / Oregon Wine Country) and this restaurant's location was convenient to the wineries/vineyards we went to and (2) the restaurant was able to accommodate our somewhat large group, as walk-in customers, in fairly short order (we didn't have a reservation and I don't know if this place even takes them). This was on a Saturday around 1:45pm. While the restaurant is spacious and had plenty of open tables, we had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table to be prepared for us. Maybe they were short-staffed. Black Bear Diner is old-fashioned Americana. From the outside in, the atmosphere is like dining in a wooden lodge, complete with brick fireplace, antler chandeliers, and art and decor featuring black bears and images evocative of the American West. I like it. In the front, they had a small display case of various pies, cobblers, cakes, brownies, and other desserts. The menus looked like black-and-white newspapers and were titled, "The Black Bear Gazette." They even have a jukebox. Neat. The menu had an extensive selection and I thought the prices were reasonable, at least, for what I got. I had the Homemade Meatloaf ($11.89) from the "Little Less" Dinner section of the menu. Little Less dinners include seasonal vegetables and red-skinned mashed potatoes with country gravy. In other words, less calories and healthier. My meatloaf was made with a "special recipe of ground beef and seasoned sausage," roasted and topped with beef gravy and a deep-fried onion ring. I can't remember if I substituted my seasonal vegetables out with one of Black Bear Diner's regular "homestyle" sides, Italian green beans with bacon. Regardless, that's what I had as my vegetable (green beans and bacon). Overall, the meal wasn't anything to write home about, but it was filling and satisfying nonetheless. I like this kind of food, and meatloaf in particular, and it wasn't bad. It served its purpose. On the menu, I noticed they offered all-you-can-eat fried fish for $15.99 (includes fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, and tartar sauce) on Fridays after 4pm. They also have prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays after 4pm. In general, I think Black Bear Diner is ideal for families with kids, groups, and for a casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy. Service was good. Our server was polite and efficient. The hostess was fine. Not the warmest welcome. The section where our table was located, at the southeast corner of the dining room, was frigid. The AC was cranked up way too high. One of us had to go to the car and get some jackets.

    Santa Maria Tri-Tip* (240 cals.) the calories don't include the sides.
    Tara B.

    I really want to like this place but they aren't fantastic. The steak is overly salty, the mashed potatoes are rehydrated, but at least the kids pancakes are massive. The servers are always friendly to us, and the atmosphere is not overtly warm but isn't cold shoulder either. We will be back as there aren't a lot of pancakes for dinner options in Newberg, but it's not a first choice.

    Over medium eggs, like rubber.  Don't advertise all day breakfast if the lunch cook is clueless.

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

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    We have a small group that meets every week! We are always greeted with a smile and good morning! Great food and friendly people!

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    The food was good. The food is American. Lots of breakfast choices for all day. Service was awesome. I will definitely return.

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    Excellent customer service. Ally was a great help with the menu, and a fantastic server. Food was great definitely recommend this place !!

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    Fat Russian piroshki, yum!
    Fat Russian piroshki, yum!
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    Kopitos Cocina dinning area is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner.
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