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Black Bear Diner San Rafael

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In 1995 founders Bruce Dean and Bob & Laurie Manley opened the first Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta, CA. Their mission was simple: create a fun and friendly atmosphere where the local community could enjoy huge portions of home-style cooking at a reasonable price. Today, we continue their mission at every Black Bear Diner across the country, as we passionately provide guests an outstanding experience. Our menu offers comfort food classics, and our entire menu is offered all day long. Whether you are craving pancakes at 8 pm ... read more

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490 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94903, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
4.42,433 reviews
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Gregory W. 
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2 weeks ago

We went to this location today for a late lunch. We have been there previously and we were always very happy. Today we ordered the new Pot Roast sandwich and fries. We were served quickly and the food was delicious! The server came back and refreshed our coffee and tea. 

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Mary M. 
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2 months ago

Since my first visit, I've been back multiple times. Good food (usually enough for 2 meals) and the prices are phenomenal. 

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Reyna B. 
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2 months ago

I went to black bear diner store#198 in San Rafael,Ca to enjoy brunch with my friend Jen. Our server Deborah was amazing! She made sure everything was to our liking. Great customer service indeed. Will be coming back! 

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Alex F. 
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2 months ago

The best breakfast spot The grizz is good,service is pretty good,portions are big 8.5/10 

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Davia M. 
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2 months ago

The Black Bear Diner in Terra Linda is a friendly, warm neighborhood spot. The food never disappoints--it's consistently great! The service is tops. Whoever does the hiring of staff is worth their weight in gold. If your server is Gera, you know that you're in super-good hands. He's outstanding in every way--a real gem of a server. You can't go wrong by having a meal at the Black Bear Diner. 

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Bill B. 
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3 months ago

We've had Judy as our server multiple times and always had amazing service from her, she's friendly, very attentive, and super efficient with her service!!! Judy Power!!! Woo Hoo 

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N L. 
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3 months ago

It's a very comfortable place to have a meal. The food is really good but "frosting on the cake" is the servers and support staff! Deborah, Franklin, and some others, have been at this for a long time and it shows. They are wonderful... true professionals! Buddy is new at waiting tables but already it's clear that he cares about his customers, and will go way beyond "the extra mile" to make sure they are having a great experience at Black Bear diner. Thank you so much to everyone! 

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Mari N. 
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3 months ago

We're back in CA and this is our favorite "go to" place for lunch. Today, the restaurant manager, Gera, went above & beyond and gave our dead car battery a jump in the parking lot. The customer service here is always friendly and efficient. The food quality is consistently good with reasonable prices. Highly recommend! 

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George P. 
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4 months ago

Came here this morning for breakfast, and was greeted by an amazing kind woman. She sat our large party in a great area, and took our order quickly. The inside of the restaurant is super cute, and each decoration is perfectly curated to fit the theme of the Diner. We ordered a couple of different plates, and they were all phenomenal. I ordered Pancakes, Bacon, Potatoes, coffee and they were all super delicious, specifically the potatoes though. I would definitely recommend coming here, thank you for having us! 

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How is Black Bear Diner San Rafael rated?

Black Bear Diner San Rafael has a 4.4 star rating with 2,433 reviews. 

When is Black Bear Diner San Rafael open?

Black Bear Diner San Rafael is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.