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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.
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Rosie Klahn 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Black Bear not only serves great food, but lots of it. What I also appreciate, though, are their "A Little Bit Less" plates for smaller appetites. And their pumpkin pie filling is the best I've ever had! 

Business response:

Aw, shucks, you’re making us blush! 

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Lucy McKay 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Great food and nice looking place 

Business response:

Keep feeding your inner bear! 

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Diane Dillon 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

We enjoyed their Friday night, all you can eat fish special. The wait staff is always very friendly. 

Business response:

Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your great experience feeding your inner bear! We?ll be sure to pass your kind words on to our staff. We hope to see you again soon. :-) Keep Feeding Your Inner Bear! 

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Yoli Z. Alvarado 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Amo este lugar lo cónosi en visalia bello lugar y vello personal m vine enamorado del restaurante y lo encontré aquí gracias felicidades y adelante 😘😘👏👏👏 

Business response:

Thank you!! 

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Julie Williams Caputo 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Thank you so much, Jonny, and the wonderful, kind, staff that helped with my son's birthday party on Sunday night. Not only were you all so great, you had our tables, for 13 people, ready immediately (no reservation), our order was accurate, our service was fantastic and you were so patient and helpful to us and our group of young boys. Thank you also for making it extra special with ice cream and a visit by Biscuit the Bear. Thank you again. We were so impressed with everything. 

Business response:

Thank you Julie!! We are glad you had a PAWSitive time and will make sure to let our management team know. Thank you again and hope to see you again soon. #FeedYourInnerBear 

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Debbie Meyer 
6 years ago

We went there for the first time yesterday and we both really enjoyed it very much. Our server was very attentive and had a great personality. The food was delicious esp the Juevos Rancheros, and i didnt see anything on the menu about egg substitution—i asked him and I just do not eat the egg yolk which was no problem. It was a little spicy-but really good. The only thing was the coffee was not hot enough so we had the server heat it up a few times. The only suggestion that I have is that they cut in half the potatoes a... read more

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Alex Alexander 
6 years ago

Good local California restaurant serving nice size portions and old school meals. The sweet pancakes are big and sweet and creamy...don't even have to add syrup, though does make it better. The hamburgers are pretty juicy and nice sweet potato fries. Coconut cream pie is the perfect size and even if you like to share there is definitely some there for that. 

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Jarel Parker 
6 years ago

The portions seem large. The food is very good. The service is attentive. Nobody leaves hungry. Worthy! 

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Albert Dean Long 
6 years ago

Black Bear is a great place good food at a fair price. Patty and I are making some great memories at this place. I’ll say this with all due respect. The coffee is not so good. Other then that Patty and I love this place. 

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How is Black Bear Diner San Rafael rated?

Black Bear Diner San Rafael has a 4.4 star rating with 2,289 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.