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    Black Bear Diner Yucca Valley

    3.7 (330 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    California Burger
    Natalie H.

    I stopped here for dinner on the way to Joshua Tree and was glad that I did! The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We ordered the tri-tip and the California burger. My advice would be to order a little more rare than what you're looking for because they overcooked it a bit. We ordered beer and wine, both of which unfortunately came out in hot glasses as if they had just been removed from the dishwasher, but they were otherwise good. Our server was friendly and helpful, and the diner was well air-conditioned. If you want a casual dinner with good portions for lower prices in an expensive area, this is the place!

    scrambled eggs, ham and pancakes.  Bobs Big Bear Burger with cheddar cheese, lettuce Wrapped. With green beans and bacon.
    Mike S.

    Went here when my wife wanted to use her free birthday breakfast coupon (if you download their app, and put in your birthday, you get a free breakfast every year!). She got the Bears choice breakfast with scrambled eggs, ham and pancakes. I got the Bobs Big Bear Burger with cheddar cheese, lettuce Wrapped. With green beans and bacon. The burger is 10 oz! More than 1/2 pound. It was all very yummy and the service was great. They make everything to order so expect a wait for your food. Be patient.

    Chicken Fried Steak (5 oz)
    Sanny C.

    I have been to Black Bear Diner in other locations before. The menu was more memorable than the foods because it looked exactly like a newspaper. Anyways, we ordered fried chicken steak, tri-tip, Joe's omelet, and The volcano. Originally, I wanted the corned beef hash, but the waitress came back and said they didnt have it. I switched to The volcano. Everyone's else foods came out except for mine. It took a really long time for my foods to get delivered. It was their mistake for not having it. So they should have priority my order, but i guess they didnt. Other customers at other tables that came after got their foods. It wasn't that busy so I am not sure why they took so long. Luckily, our server was nice and professional about it. She apologized and checked up on us. The foods were ok. The tri-tip wasn't so tender. Mash potatoe was a bit too salty. The minestrone soup was good. The pancakes were yummy and the biscuits were great. The omelet was ok. No comment on the chicken fried steak since I didnt try it. I m not always in this area so most likely won't be returning.

    Eric K.

    I came here after lunch, so the restaurant wasn't busy. Still, the service was a bit slow. There's another branch near my home, so I come here pretty often. The food is decent and consistent, but nothing really stands out. Overall, it's an average spot.

    Food was awesome, very quick service, and good vibes inside. Brittany was very helpful!! Will be back

    All breakfast goodies
    Darlene P.

    Shout out to Vanessa Vanessa had wonderful great customer service. She went above & beyond. I will come back because her hospitality. She offers substitute to our liking. That's good that she will make sure our food is satisfying our belly and walk out happy. I will tell everyone she is awesome. Great Job Vanessa. Restaurant was clean and busy for breakfast air conditioning was great.

    Huge breakfasts
    Pat K.

    Great location next to our motel. Wonderful service, great menu, and good pricing. Breakfast is their strength as we loved it all and then some. Platters are all huge. Next time will return for their prime rib dinner!

    Chicken Fried Steak (5 oz) green beans and mashed potatoes.
    Tatiana J.

    Took the kids out for dinner . They had the choice between IHOP and Black Bear Dinner. We are in a town with limited options. So glad they chose The Black Bear diner. Not only are the servers kind and attentive but the food was fresh and delicious . It was like home cooking . I always get hesitant with a chain restaurant but so happy we have this place and decided to try it. The kids got pancakes and chicken fingers which I forgot to get photos of.

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    Diane T.

    Wow, who woulda thunk that in this rather esoteric. Coming at night an hour or so before closing has its perks- fast service and good Is cooked to perfection. Time to close this review down since hubby is eating all the good! Delicious!!

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    Food is very good and fast. Especially the taco salad. It is of epic proportion!!!! 3 people can share it. lol.

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    Aw, shucks, you're making us blush!

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    Leilani was our server!! She was so attentive and friendly! Our food was perfect and hot!!

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

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    The Tiny Pony

    4.2(576 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

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    My family and I visited the The Tiny Pony for the fist time. Upon walking in, the walls were FILLED…read morewith pictures. My toddlers favorite was the picture of snoopy by the kitchen. The young lady who served us was very sweet and understanding. We had a 2yrld with us and we requested extra pickles (cuz that's all that toddlers want).Eventually another staff member visited our table for some chit chat and had a laugh. We ordered 2 entrees and an app. Crispy chicken sandwich - the crispy coating slid off of the chicken thigh but still had some good flavor. The jalapeño ranch was expected to have somewhat of a kick but was more of a love tap. Imo, the crispy potato chips were a nice touch. Pretzel balls - excited for pretzels and cheese, the plate arrives at the table looking more like falafel than pretzels, they taseted burnt. The cheese they come with however, SPOT ON! My fiance had the Tiny Pony burger and stated the caramelized onions were top notch. Then she proceeded to scarf the burger down and say "it was alright"..... make it make sense. Overall, we will be visiting The Tiny Pony again in the future.

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    We make smash burgers and sauces in our scratch kitchen every day until late.

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    La Copine

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    My friends and I stopped by around 7pm and there was a short wait. Luckily, they have a really nice…read morewaiting area with games and art to keep you entertained. Inside, the vibe was super cozy and intimate. We ordered 2 shrimp rolls, the steak tartare, and papas to share. The shrimp rolls had a generous amount of shrimp and the brioche bun was soft but overall they were a little underwhelming. The mayo kind of took over and it could've used more seasoning. The steak tartare was really good and the toasted bread that came with it was perfect. Our favorite dish was definitely the papas. They were crispy, flavorful, and the lemon mayo was so good. The service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. I'd definitely come back if I'm in Joshua Tree again and would love to try more of the menu!

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    4.2(370 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    From the moment we walked in, we could tell that the place is extremely clean. The western decor is…read morealso lots of fun. But, most importantly, the breakfast we ordered was delicious! I had a veggie omelette, substituted egg whites, and my husband had the classic eggs, pancake, and bacon. The coffee was filled regularly and was good and strong. Our server, Jenny, was extremely kind and attentive. Such great, fast, and friendly service.

    Sigh, where do I begin…read more Got sat quickly and that was pretty much the only good part of our experience. The woman who took my order wasn't even really all there. I told her I wanted an omelet and two seconds later asked again. The iced coffees were made in a hurry and looked as such and lacked flavor. We got in and sat around 1240 and had waited a staggering 50 minutes without any food nor anyone coming to check in on us and see if we were doing alright. When we finally questioned our order, it was revealed that one of their cooks quit that morning... To which I feel like you should probably disclose those details to your customers up front don't you think? Long after we were about to leave, she still asked if we can wait 5 minutes more to finish to which finally was the last straw and we walked out. On our way out, we took notice that we were the only ones not eating....

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    Western Diner - Western Diner Saturday's karaoke night, late menu, happy hours.

    Western Diner Saturday's karaoke night, late menu, happy hours.

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    The Copper Room

    4.0(319 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    This restaurant is set away from primary Palm Springs. We took a drive one night to explore and try…read morethis place out. I love that it's placed on the landing strip and enjoyed reading the history behind its existence. When you walk in you feel like you're stepping into another time. It's original decor and wait staff is very friendly. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip, ahi tuna starters, Copper Room steak, cheeseburger and Smash Burger. I ordered Tequila Sours and they were delicious! This place was such a fun experience, I would highly recommend!

    Arrived there on Friday evening my friend and I. The hostess was very dry and short, didn't…read moreactually talk to us nicely and wanted to throw us off at any table. The server was a bit more friendly. We ordered the fried chicken lettuce wrap as a starter and it was phenomenal; that said the main meals which were the pilot burger and the steak were very very mid. Honestly the food took sooooo long to come that it wasn't worse it at all. Also somehow our server added fries on there when we didn't even order some. Let alone the fact that this place charges 8$ for fries, I mean what kinda golden fries are those ??? Nothing special at all. The ambience was alright but crazy loud. The servers were very lousy and finally when we got the cheque it had an extra charge for medical insurance ?? Like what ?? It was honestly very mid experience and over priced for not a great experience. I personally wouldn't go there again

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    The Copper Room - Live Band on Many nights.

    Live Band on Many nights.

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    Gluten-free crispy chicken lettuce wraps!! WOW

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    4.1(2.6k reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Always wanted to come here for years and never got a chance. Now I did…read more Ordered the Cowboy Combo with rack of ribs and tri tip, plus mac and cheese and baked beans, and a lemonade. The ribs were tender with a nice smoky flavor and came off the bone clean. The tri tip was just as solid, juicy and well seasoned with that classic barbecue taste. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, and the baked beans had a good balance of sweet and savory. The lemonade was cold and refreshing and worked well with the meal. The atmosphere is a big part of the experience. Rustic, lively, and full of character. It feels like a true desert spot with history behind it. The place can get busy, but the staff kept things moving and were friendly throughout. This place loves to its hype. Definitely more than just a meal. It's the kind of place you go for the full experience, and I'd come back again.

    This place is a must check-out if in the area and a craving to get your bbq on. There's a sign…read moreinside that says "if ur in a rush ur in the wrong place" so not the quickest place esp since there r many people wanting to eat here so theres a bit of a wait. I think we waiting 30 mins or so and finally got seated! I got their half rack of baby back ribs with seasonal veggies and cold slaw and it did NOT disappoint. Love the dry run and it was mostly soft and came with bbq to dip so not overly saucy! Partner finished the chicken sandwich so i bet it was good. They had a band playing that night so many started to stream in for that. Overall def recommend to check out!

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    Inside look at the concert stage.

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    Wood Fire Grilled Atlantic Salmon w/ Coleslaw + House Salad

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