We stopped by Hot City BBQ our way to Yosemite and are so thrilled that we did. Arriving shortly…read moreafter they opened, we quickly saw the dining room fill up - and after our first bites, it's not hard to see why their food is outstanding. My Roadhouse Salad was enormous and topped with generous, perfectly cooked slices of tri-tip, which balanced beautifully with the tart apples, blue cheese, and apple vinaigrette. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich as well. The restaurant itself is also so clean & well decorated. We will definitely be return customers!

It's been five years since we came here the first time, but we came back through Los Banos after…read morespending a day at UC Merced; what a beautiful and active campus, and what a delicious steak dinner. They were out of both beef and pork ribs, but we saw they had a ribeye steak dinner, so we said, why not try it? Of course, it wasn't slow roasted (we ordered it rare), but the broiling and the seasoning was terrific. We split a one pounder, medium rare, and it was more than enough for two of us; not only the steak but a giant crispy dinner salad, a bowl of delicious braised collards, and a dinner roll. More than enough to gorge ourselves silly. Service was friendly, informal dining was tops (too hot to eat outside). we wont wait another five years to come back (in fact, we are going back tomorrow mornign to grab some ribs to take home).

Great Quality Sourdough, but a Bit Pricey…read more Rating: 4/5 Stars (I'd give it 4.5 if I could!) We had a really solid lunch here. The food quality is definitely high and everything felt very fresh, though it is a bit of a "premium" experience for a sandwich shop. What We Ordered: 8-inch French Dip: My husband really enjoyed this--the bread held up great to the au jus. 6-inch Turkey and Salami: This was my choice, and the meats were high-quality and the sourdough had that perfect crunch. Kids' Ham and Cheese: Both kids finished their sandwiches with no complaints! Service was fairly fast, which is a huge plus when you're out with the family. My only real "critique" (besides the price) is the kids' meal side; it comes with applesauce, and there was no option to swap it out for chips. We spent about $67 for the four of us. It's a little pricey for a sandwich spot, but you can definitely taste the difference in the freshness of the ingredients. A really good spot if you're looking for a high-quality sub. Great bread and solid service!

We were recently driving through the area and I wanted a sandwich. I came across this place and…read moredecided to give it a try as I love sourdough bread. I got their kids meal and tried their turkey sandwich, and ordered for pick up. My order was not ready by the time they had estimated, but it was okay I did not mind at all. It was pretty busy inside, I waited maybe 10 minutes for my order. The sandwich was good, I unfortunately, I was not a big fan of the turkey itself. The restaurant is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking, and it definitely looks like a favorite as there were so many people constantly walking in and out.

Food was incredible, brisket was super tender, jalapeño poppers were amazing. Fried pickles were…read morethe icing on the cake. Service was top notch. Will definitely be coming back every time we roll through.

"Find nearest bbq" took me here from my LA to SF trip. Reviews looked good so I stopped in - a few…read moremiles from the 5 - prices were decent (but 7 bucks for an order of fries?) - however, if you're in a hurry, this is not the place for you. I literally watched an entire period of hockey, an entire period, before my food arrived. Based on the reviews, I was expecting outstanding. It wasn't. Granted, the ribs were huge and meaty, but if you're expecting fall off the bone, you'll be disappointed. They're much better than that disaster known as Harris Ranch BBQ. Maybe I'll try this establishment again. I'll let you know.

Visited with my daughter who came to visit from SJ and my 21 y/0 daughter. We had appetizers and…read moremargaritas. Very nice environment and great staff. 3generations celebrating family. Clean great customer service!

I'm giving this place 3 stars primarily because of the beautiful atmosphere and the excellent…read moreservice. One thing I loved was the "Feed Me Tacos & Tequila" sign on the wall--it makes for a fun photo opportunity and fits the vibe of the restaurant perfectly. However, the tree branches partially block the sign, making it difficult to get a good picture. It would be great if they either lowered the sign or trimmed the branches so guests could fully enjoy it as a photo spot. Unfortunately, the cocktail was a major disappointment. It looked gorgeous, but it tasted like there was little to no alcohol in it. I'm a lightweight and typically feel the effects of a single drink, but I finished the entire cocktail and didn't feel anything. It was supposed to be made with mezcal tequila but I requested a substitution, so I'm not sure if that change was overlooked. The birria tacos were just okay. They were a bit dry and could have used more cheese for better flavor and texture. The salsa was also very thin and watery, which was underwhelming and didn't add much to the meal. Overall, the ambiance and service were the highlights of the experience, but the food and drinks fell short of expectations

Our server Ronald (shoutout Ronald) was amazing!!! Go see him at Chili's! Although it was a busy…read moreheckin night, service was so prompt and the food runner was also amazing, didn't catch his name. Super superrrr great service!!! :-D

We come here often! Mostly because the food and drinks are good and we usually get the best…read moreserver (Norma) ever! My Son and I like to sit in the bar section. Always a good atmosphere in there with plenty of TVs !

Truly an excellent restaurant…read more My wife and I were on a road trip and were drawn in by the beautiful flower arrangements and the storefront sign, so we decided to have breakfast here. Atmosphere: This is a black bear-themed restaurant. The interior decorations are delightful, including the log accents and bear-themed items--there's even a great selection of bear-themed merchandise. The seats are spacious and comfortable, the table settings are clean, and there's not a speck of dust on the windowsills. Truly beyond expectations. Service: The staff member at the front--was she up too early? I didn't feel she greeted us with the energy this place should offer. Once we sat down, however, the other servers were very warm and enthusiastic--they introduced the menu, offered recommendations, and provided service with a smile. When I used to run my own restaurant, I always told my team: "Taste is subjective--you can't please everyone. But if guests feel they've received impeccable service, they won't leave a bad review. On the other hand, if the food is amazing but the service is lacking, they'll never come back." Taste: The service and atmosphere are ultimately just ways to enhance the meal. Eggs Benedict: The eggs were cooked to perfection, the roasted potatoes were just the right size, and the side salad was huge yet well-balanced--not too heavy in flavor. Using baby spinach instead of romaine lettuce was a very nice touch. Steak and eggs: I asked for medium-rare, but I think it was a bit overcooked--closer to medium-well. Coffee: Excellent. After we ordered, the staff very kindly told us that the food might take a little while and asked us to be patient. Meanwhile, the menu and table settings introduced the restaurant's history, which helps guests avoid feeling frustrated by a long wait. I thought that was a very nice touch. I used this same method in running my own restaurant--by consistently leaving a strong impression on customers, you encourage them to return. If the owner is interested, I'd be happy to share a few more tips from my own experience running a restaurant. If I'm ever on another road trip, I will definitely come back. All the best!

Five of us had breakfast at Black Bear in Los Banos this morning. Service was excellent, but the…read morefood was terrible. The pancakes were burnt. The bacon tasted like it had been sitting around for hours. Asked for crispy, but was not. Biscuit was dry. Coffee was lukewarm. We will not return!!

I don't usually have to give five stars, but this is one of those times…read more We found this place through Yelp. Our server was great and attentive and quick with our drinks. The drinks let's say hit well! This is a sports bar with TV's everywhere, and the restaurant was clean. My wife had carnitas tacos that were tasty and fresh. Unfortunately I had the French dip. The meat was dry and over grilled or microwaved. The au jus' was watery and tasteless I had our server bring me a side of bbq sauce so I had something to get the sandwich down. Let's say we won't be back.

Servers is super friendly, the burger was nice, Don't get the mac n cheese appetizer at all lol. I…read morealso do recommend the calamari fries. Mangonada was good but light on the alcohol. Place is clean.

Gas up and eat. Clean place BT it is attached to gas station....Take this into account…read more Bathroom is clean though which is good. Grab a cone to cool down...Ice cream always good.

Just came out of the drive though with a very unpleasant experience. I had over 3,000 points and I…read morewanted to redeem my coupon for a free sausage McGriddle. I gave the employee the code and he said it did not work. We pulled up to the drive thru window and the employee said it was the same price. It took me off guard and my husband handed them the money, however when the receipt was printed they charged us for the sausage McGriddle! I told the other employee who handed us the food that they didn't end up taking off the sandwich for us, he then tried the code himself and he said it wasn't working. I even showed him my phone with the code and the item that was free. He then told me again that it was not working and there was nothing that he could do. I was like really? You cant just manually take off the sandwich and refund us the money? He was wearing a blue shirt so I assumed he was the manager on duty, however he surely did not act like it as he did not listen to the customers needs and clearly the code was visible and active on my phone! He then said it was just to accumulate points and not to get a free item? That sounds like false information to me. After that interaction with him we drove off and said okay thanks. Looking at my phone after that, they clearly took my code along with my points! I only have 951 points now. He clearly needs to learn customer service skills, and not have the customer have to act like it's pulling teeth just to use a valid code. No wonder they have 1 star on this location! Not a happy customer! Beware any future customers!