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    Black Bear Diner Tarzana

    3.9 (1k reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    the entrance from Ventura blvd.
    Shushanik P.

    I had never seen this place before or even heard of it until my son brought it up and suggested we go there. He had never been here, either, so it was the first time for both of us. There is plenty of parking shared with other businesses, and immediately upon arriving, I already noticed what a cute place it was. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's your traditional retro/vintage diner type of place but the decor is all related to black bears. It's so adorable and charming, both inside and out. This place has a lot of character.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The menus look like newspapers, which I thought were super cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were both in the mood for some breakfast and ordered the same thing, the Volcano. It comes with 3 Pancakes, 2 Eggs any style, 2 Sausage Links, and 2 strips of thick-cut bacon. For drinks, we just stuck with water. The food was absolutely delicious and YES, you can definitely go wrong with these simple items! The pancakes were hot and fluffy, the eggs were perfectly fried and the bacon/sausage were nice and crisp. My son always asks for his bacon burnt, and they actually delivered. He was loving every bite. The plate also comes with some butter packets and maple syrup. My son asked our server Carlos if they had any kind of strawberry topping and he brought some out for us. He was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The menu is extremely extensive and we need to come back to try some more items. They have dinner plates, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and much more! They even have a small refrigerated case at the front counter where they sell a small selection of desserts like pies and such. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We used the bathroom before we left and they have one for each gender. Both were spotless clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had such a great experience here and we'll definitely be back!

    Yummy pancake
    Vee P.

    Randomly stopped in for breakfast and it did not disappoint. I haven't been here in a while and I feel like the food quality has improved significantly. I ordered their Bigfoot chicken fried steak and also tried their chili, pancakes, and orange juice. The chili is homemade and had a really nice flavor, I was obsessed and ordered more to go. The chicken fried steak and eggs were cooked perfectly. The only thing I wasn't a fan of were the potatoes, they were too greasy. I am not a big fan of pancakes but I tried it and it was really good, crisp edges and light and fluffy interior with a nice hint of sweetness. I love that the food was served on heated plates and the serving size is massive! The orange juice was fresh squeezed and hit the spot. Manny helped us and he is such a gem! He was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming - he made our breakfast experience better. Thanks Manny!

    Daryl D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a cute and comforting place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I came Friday night and I was excited to try their AYCE fish fry Friday. It is breaded pollack fillet with fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw and tartar sauce. Talk about a very satisfying meal! I also had the huckleberry lemonade because where else can you get that? I love they offer one refill with their lemonades. The service was good and just the overall vibe of the place is calming. There is plenty of parking in the plaza.

    Coffee
    Annette M.

    Stopped in for a quick bite! Pros- True diner w/gimmick Newspaper menu Black Bear Decor Lovely wait staff Food was tasty Con - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sticky tables[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The longest wait for diner food I have ever experienced One entree was not served after we waited so long. Made the dining experience unpleasant One and done.

    Delicious my compliments to the chef for getting my meat the right way
    Raquel A.

    Food is good service is fantastic [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance always feel well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Alex our server is always very attentive the staff is very friendly and attentive . I recommend this place for breakfast lunch and dine

    Drinks and Desserts Menu March 2, 2026
    Gustavo G.

    Stopped by for a late breakfast. The sweet pancakes were good but tasted slightly different. Now they have a ducks and desserts menu on the table. Service was good. The lady who I normally choose was not there.

    Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
    Berenis S.

    Came in here on Friday with my brother while being in the SFV and let me tell you, this place was amazing. This location is honestly so much better than Palmdale. Hence I had a bad experience in Palmdale but Tarzana was amazing. Our waitress was so nice and she took our drink order right away. We ordered our food as well and it did not take long for our food to come out. It came out fresh and hot and everything tasted amazing. I loved how our waitress kept checking on us and she even refilled my brother's lemonade when we were leaving. Definitely will be coming here and will drive the 60 miles here to Tarzana than to go to Palmdale

    Jasmine M.

    Excellent and super friendly service from Bonnie!! She rocks!! She had some great suggestions for substitutions. Her attitude makes you feel like you're in a homey environment. We ordered my hubby's birthday breakfast with a waffle. Also ordered the special of the day, prime rib scramble for $12.99. Both breakfasts were very good and made exactly as requested. Amazing! I really like their has browns. Instead of toast/biscuit they let us pick French toast. How great is that. Good sized portions which neither of us could finish. Glad we decided to come here this weekend. Not too long a wait considering they had so many people waiting in their lobby. Definitely worth a try and sign up for their birthday club. They have so many special items which includes a steak & egg breakfast M-Th for $12.99.

    Entrance
    Sergio S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]A cute wodden style eatery that would appear to have been here for years.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is extremely decorated well with bears everywhere and the seating with that classic leather with soft fabric.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is grandma seating at its best, the best kind![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were great but the food is a catastrophe. I ordered the fried chicken but it was dry and all crunch not bite, with very little meat. A couple bites in, it feels like a chewing sport. The fries were great and the plain pancake was delicious. The customer service was great but I had my plate removed with food still on it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]4/10 for the simple decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Goodluck you guys!

    Holiday menu
    Marshay D.

    I've always came here to eat and it was amazing! It was Christmas and my family decided to have a breakfast brunch, which was good!! I ordered the bears choice and it was good I did love my pancakes and I'm not even a huge fan of pancakes like that!! For my drink I ordered the prosecco and it was good!!! They have wine and beer beverages and many coffee drinks to choose from. My food and drink was perfect!! No complaints for me!!! The service was excellent!!! We had Alex as our server and he was really good!!! He handled our table really well and did not make any mistakes!!! Very attentive and easy going!!! It was a holiday menu only that we chose from, but it was good enough!! The ambiance is just decent giving diner vibes!!! Nothing quite modern, but it did have nice decor inside representing their name and love of bears!! Plenty of parking !! -Marshay D.

    Maddy M.

    I'm obsessed with Black Bear Diner. I have never stopped in until recently. Usually I am at the diner just down the street. I am so happy I finally gave Black Bear Diner a shot! The minute you walk in you just get such a welcoming and home-y vibe. The rustic bear/cabin theme is just so cute. The service was outstanding. We went on a Saturday morning and surprisingly it was not that busy. They have a counter you can dine out, two tops, or bigger tables for groups. Super family friendly! They have all your classic breakfast favorites and tons of lunch and dinner options too. I went with a scramble and it was so tasty! Not oily, not dry, it was actually perfect. Coffee wasn't my favorite, but it was hot and they kept filling my mug so I was happy! I like that there was a little message from the founders on the placemat. It seems like they really do care about the quality of the food they are serving and the experience at the restaurant overall. One piece of constructive criticism, I wish their menus weren't paper! I think if they had actual menus it wouldn't be as wasteful.

    Cristina D.

    I like Black Bear diner for its large portions and great food. But today their French toast was really bad. It was dry. It lacked flavor And it honestly ruined my appetite. My friend however really enjoyed her food. Also, the orange juice did not taste freshly squeezed. It did taste like it came out of a bottle. It wasn't bad but it wasn't fresh squeezed which is what I wanted. Don't think I will come back to this location again.

    2 eggs with bacon and hash browns
    Gregory G.

    Black Bear Diner is a chain restaurant practically in all 50 states. This is a great diner setting with food made to order. We were able to get seating right away. The service is great and the staff is friendly. They have a great selection of dishes to choose from. From traditional patty melts and sandwiches to burgers and fries. And their breakfast dishes are served all day. I chose the 2 eggs and bacon dish for lunch. I preferred my eggs over easy and the bacon was crispy and cooked to perfection. Each dish feels like a home cooked meal. I will always stop by a Black Bear Diner whether I'm traveling across country, or when i'm in the Tarzana area.

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    Soul of LA

    Soul of LA

    4.6
    (29 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Came for Sunday Dinner and had a ball. Every Sunday there is a curated karaoke list of talented…read morelocal (and visiting) artists with show stopping performances. The live band and background singers were amazing as well. There is plenty of street parking available. There's a chef providing food (I believe it rotates every week but I'm not sure). When I was there they had offerings like fries and wings. The garlic parm fries I tried were tasty and I wanted more. The bar was simple but the bartenders worked pretty fast. We ordered drinks 3 at a time so we wouldn't have to get up again and they were very efficient. I tried their margarita which was decent and not overly sweet. Don't worry I'm not a raging alcoholic, it was more so out of respect for the performer. They discourage walking around during the performances so everyone can see and enjoy no matter w The space itself is nice offering you indoor and outdoor space. The delicate hanging lights and plants are a nice touch, and the colorful lighting toward the stage area was very vibey. They also had hookah available, I'm not sure the cost. There's also a small digital Photo Booth at the entrance. The performances were great and so was the crowd. I'd love to come back another time and try more of the food and hear more live music. I loved it. This event has now moved to Andaz in West Hollywood

    My friend and I came here shortly after they opened, or it might have been our first time noticing…read moreit. We both ordered similar dishes. He had tacos and fries, while I opted for loaded fries, which is essentially the same thing, just with a tortilla or without. I really enjoyed my meal! The flavors were spot on, and I appreciated the twist on classic comfort food. The staff was friendly, and the heaters created a cozy atmosphere. The only downside was the parking, which is limited to street parking. When we went, it wasn't too crowded, likely because it had just opened. Overall, I definitely see myself coming back!

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    Our wide array of food will satisfy any craving you have!
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    Casalena

    4.1
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    4.4 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    We came back for a late dinner at this beautiful Mediterranean restaurant after an event nearby. We…read moreappreciate that they always gave us a table we requested. This time was at the relaxing back patio upstairs. They have a big menu with a lot of good items. We decided on vodka pasta, charred octopus and beet salad as appetizers. For mains we had chef's special prime rib and whole branzino, also truffle fries as side. For desserts we had tiramisu and sorbet. They make very good Vesper martinis here, the mocktail I tried wasn't great though. The service was excellent and very fast. Keep in mind that the food is more of Middle East Mediterranean flavor than Mediterranean European flavor. This place has become our go-to restaurant whenever we are in this area!

    Casa of horrors a more acurate name... Coming first time…read morehere, you have the option of picking your poison on a hot summer afternoon either go deaf sitting inside with human jackhammers packed and loud AF, or swelter in the patio. Opted for the latter to celebrate my sister's birthday. They had some giant fans but they weren't doing much help. We put some drinks in and got 2 ridiculously expensive tiny hamachi crudo plates. Then all of a sudden the fans stopped working. Our waiter informed us that there was no power in the entire restaurant inside or out. Correct me if I'm wrong but shouldnt places like these have back-up generators just in case? Shortly thereafter he came and told us LADWP would arrive in 1 hour which literally means 2 to 3 hours minimum so instead of having our dinner for breakfast we asked to close out our bill (which should have been comped but they did not even deduct anything for the tremendous inconvenience), after just two plates of Hamachi Crudo and four drinks. The bill was presented to me and I figured there's no way all of this costs $240 I said I want to see an itemized receipt they came back with a $160 bill so more shady shit thrown to the shade. Very grudgingly paid but just wanted to get the fuck out of there we went to Il Fornaio nearby and had a lovely meal and service, to salvage my poor sister's birthday. Needless to say but I will, the easiest one and done in my life and I've had quite a bit if you read my reviews. Inexcusable ridiculousness and zero compensation. It was complete chaos as people were canceling left and right and more people were flooding in as the reservations backed up I hope God helped them through the night. It's one thing to lose power unfortunate yes, but to not have a backup generator and then not even take care/compensate your customers is an abysmal excuse for management and a restaurant, not to mention the blatant theft attempt.

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    Superba Food + Bread

    3.9
    (184 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    My all-time favorite place in Calabasas!…read more This is truly one of my favorite places to eat. Everything is always so fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The place is very clean, and you can really taste the quality in the food. I have been coming here for a while, and it never disappoints. Everything I have tried has been delicious, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. This is definitely one of my favorite spots in Calabasas, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for fresh, healthy, and tasty food!

    I'm a big fan of other Superba locations so I was excited to try this one! I feel like it's a great…read morego-to restaurant that has something for everyone. I've usually been for brunch or lunch so this was my first time here for dinner. I saw some ratings talk about loud acoustics inside so when making a reservation, I requested a table outside. They have tables in their patio which is decorated nicely and surrounded with pretty olive planters. I ordered the Superba spritz as my cocktail. It was a little too sweet for me. I tried their olive oil martini and that was strong but good! For food, we split a few appetizers. The steak tartare was a standout!! So incredibly delicious, probably the standout from the whole meal honestly. I would come back and order that as my main meal. We also tried their bluefin tuna crudo which was good and the cuts of fish tasted fresh but it wasn't as OMG as the tartare. We also got the crispy Brussels sprouts which were made with grapes which I haven't seen before! I wasn't a big fan of it though. For my main, I got the umami salmon bowl. It has a cooked filet of salmon over rice and veggies. It was the perfect healthy meal and the salmon was cooked well. I really enjoyed it. My bf got the chicken schnitzel which I had a bite of and it was really good! Not dry at all. Great restaurant! And located in the Calabasas Commons so you can take a digestion walk afterwards and check out other spots.

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