Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Black Bear Diner Arvin

    3.5 (846 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

    Black Bear Diner Arvin Photos

    Business Info

    From this Business

    BLACK BEAR DINER ARVIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Casual
    Good for groups

    Recommended Reviews - Black Bear Diner Arvin

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Turkey Club with Onion Rings.
    Alex C.

    Great place to stop by and have a meal if you are heading towards LA or heading up north. Service was very good. The food didn't take long to come out. AC is blasting so you can cool off before you get back on the road. Big screen TV to catch a game while you dine too. Turkey club is a great choice. I just thought they were a little skimpy with the onion rings. All in all a good experience at this location.

    Ham Steak breakfast
    Terry C.

    It was pleasing that this restaurant has two, clean, expansive dining areas and personnel were very friendly. As one enters, their specialty pies and desserts greet customers as well as a small area selling souvenirs and Black Bear products. One of us ordered the Ham Steak breakfast and the other had the Meatloaf dinner. The breakfast consisted of two huge pancakes, two large eggs with a thick slab of ham steak. The pancakes were a bit chewy and could have been fluffier. My "over easy" eggs were cooked too long and the yolks didn't stay runny after frying on both sides. The smoky, clove-infused hamsteak was quite good. The Meatloaf dinner however was a disappointment. Look at my photo. The breading was falling off the onion rings, which arrived "just warm", not fresh from the fryer. The meatloaf was a small portion covered in brown gravy that didn't look so fresh. The coleslaw was the highlight of this order - it was creamy and full of crunchy flavor. All in all, we like the homey vibe with their clean looking atmosphere and the friendly & helpful employees, but the food was a miss.

    dirty back of the fork
    Annie G.

    Food: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 But they had dirty silverware! I only felt it on the back of the fork after I had eaten half my food, and afterwards I felt a bit too grossed out to continue eating. Picture attached The decor is always cute in here and they have some merch at the front like pajamas or other things that seem to be decent quality, I think the pajamas were 100% cotton I ordered the little pot roast with the sides the soup of the day (creamy potatoes) and fruit while my partner got the pot roast melt with mashed potatoes. The fruit was relatively ripe and fresh, mashed potatoes were done well and flavorful, and the soup was hot and paired nicely with the crackers. It was a bit too buttery/oily for me but still nice. The carrots and lettuce in the pot roast were cooked well enough although carrots could be cooked a little more. The beef was cooked well, the sauce was a bit salty but overall enjoyable. Service was also fast and attentive and got our water and huckleberry lemonade to us pretty quickly. The lemonade is good but we prefer it a little watered down so we just added some water to it! I would rate 4/5 otherwise but dirty silverware is a big one for me, not sure if I'm really expected to inspect all areas of my silverware before using it every time we eat out?

    Delicious Fresh Fruit Bowl (400 cal)
    George C.

    Let me tell you how amazing our service was and how delicious our food was. Food was very tasty and the biscuits were (big and fluffy) perfect! We also had a super sweet and kind and very tentative waitress by the name of Ashley. Ashley your service and personality on par. Never change. Two thumbs up from guys. Try it out on the way to Bakersfield coming down the grapevine. In regard to the ambiance well it is a dinner and it's semi quiet but nice.

    Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad with Thousand Island dressing
    Carolyn F.

    On the road again and stopped for lunch. Quick to get a table at a booth. Again very good service. Chicken melt sandwich for me & a Cobb salad for my hubby satisfied our appetites.

    Front entrance
    Randy B.

    I have wanted to try a Black Bear Diner for quite some time. Let me say this review is a mix of me probably ordering the wrong items, I am sure if I ordered comfort food, it would have been better. Starting with the service, decor and parking. There is a large lot with plenty of spaces, near the outlets and hotel, so that's a plus. Decor inside is all things bear, very kitschy and homey feel, I liked it. My service was very nice and made sure I had what I needed, speed of my food coming out was OK, seemed a little long, but not too bad. Now to the food, as I said, I am sure if I got a bacon cheese burger and fries, it would have been amazing, but I wanted something smaller and tried to make a little better choice so I went with the little less diner with the Santa Maria 6 oz. Tri-tip, came with two sides and I got a side salad with blue cheese. The good here is they give very large portions, even ordering the smaller dinner. My salad came out first with a homemade cornbread muffin, I would say the salad with their blue cheese and the cornbread were my favorite parts. Would have like another piece of the cornbread, very tasty. The tri-tip was decent, maybe a bit over done and I ordered medium rare, seasoning was nice though. Added some of the habanero sauce and made it a bit better. My sides, I tried to choose better than fries or beans with bacon, Cole slaw, etc. and ended up getting corn on the cob and a baked potato (minus the cheese and bacon, mistake). The corn on the cob seemed like it had been sitting in the water way too long, came with melted butter, but even that could not make it very good. The baked potato came with butter and sour cream (no chives or green onions BTW, that's a first and would have improved it) but same with the corn, seemed like it had been strong heated for way to long, dry and just not good, even smothering it with butter and sour cream. Probably would have been OK with bacon and cheese, that always makes things better, but it still would be not very good. All in all, decor inside is unique, homey vibe, service was good, food was a let down though. With that said, I would give them another shot and this time order some true roadside diner fare and I would imagine a much better experience food wise. Enjoy!

    Chocolate chip pancakes,  delicious!
    Karen T.

    Arrived at 6 pm on a Saturday evening. We are headed home to Arizona and are staying the night in the area. We were greeted within 5 minutes and seated. Server came within 5 minutes also. The place seems clean, diner clean anyway. I ordered chili with corn bread, chicken and waffles for my son and chocolate chip pancakes for my daughter. All was well at the Black bear diner. Good job guys!

    Scrambled eggs, bacon and waffle with strawberries.
    Tami W.

    I was on my way to Atascadero, but stopped here for breakfast. I hadn't planned on doing a review, because, it's bacon and eggs. How hard is that? However, my server asked if I wanted strawberries on my waffle and that sounded so good, so I said yes. The strawberries were so delicious! Cold, sweet, juicy, ALL the things! Caveat, I didn't realize they cost extra and if she'd told me that, I might have declined, but I'm glad I got them. Shout out to Alex, my server. The place was hella' busy and she was still professional, attentive and efficient. She's definitely a keeper. 10/10, would return.

    The scram bowl
    Jackie G.

    Great service with a smile and welcoming attuide. Food was awsom. And the place very clean

    Pancakes are bomb!
    Lisa R.

    This restaurant is a must stop at when we go to El Tejon Outlets. Today's visit was not as good as the others. It was busy when we got there, MAYBE that's why we waited about an hour for our food and MAYBE that's why our food did not taste fresh and was a bit cold. But we are not ones to complain, well we do but just to eachother. I got my youngest the happy cub cake. Well just look at the picture, I was a bit bummed. My oldest liked her turkey club and I liked my chicken ceasar melt and my husband liked his taco salad. We all just agreed, the food tasted as if it stayed sitting for awhile. Our waitress was not rude at all but she did neglect us a little bit, unsure if it was intentional or not. But I've been to restaurants where they seem short staffed and the food was great. My oldest daughter and husband said they noticed people who got there after us and they were fed before us. I didn't notice that but my back was towards everyone. Of course we will still come here after a El Tejon trip but hopefully the food is fresher.

    See all

    20 days ago

    Food was delicious and waiter was very kind and quick. The service was also good and our waiter engaged with us a lot.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David D.
    132
    191
    52

    9 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bill W.
    81
    13
    3

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alex C.
    102
    529
    8319

    17 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 42
    Thanks 10
    Love this 24
    Oh no 5

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of George C.
    83
    43
    79

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 3
    Love this 5
    Oh no 1

    28 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    21 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John A.
    60
    15
    0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa R.
    131
    266
    1254

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 4
    Oh no 3
    Photo of Charles D.
    43
    255
    98

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    15 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C T.
    1
    39
    0

    18 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 days ago

    Food always good , portions are good and great services every time I go that's my spot

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sam T.
    1
    56
    10

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sonya E.
    201
    25
    29

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    28 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of A G.
    3
    409
    264

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 22

    Black Bear Diner Arvin Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Black Bear Diner Arvin

    Do the pancakes and waffles have dairy in them?

    Of course!

    Do you offer any gluten-free items for breakfast? My daughter cannot do gluten or dairy, and I was wondering if you offered gluten-free pancakes. Thank you!! :)

    Good question Mr. M.! And, I hate to be the bear-er of bad news... however, we do not have gluten free pancakes. Here is a link to our menu so you can take a look and see what we do have: www.blackbeardiner.com/menus

    Can u reserve?

    Great question and Adele is pretty much on target with her feedback! We are a family dining restaurant and want to provide a relaxed and comfortable environment for all of our families and friends who choose to dine with us. In order to have that… Read more

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Breakfast & Brunch 226 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Habit Burger & Grill

    Habit Burger & Grill

    3.7
    (277 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    A HABIT you shouldn't break! Nice, clean spot, friendly…read morestaff... Delicious veggie burger (remove the lettuce as it looks like garnish rather than something edible)...... Get the sauce on the side and dip your sandwich!! Yellow banana peppers and jalapeños as part of the condiment bar, nice treat! Refreshing beach scene surfer vibe paintings on the walls. When I'm on the road, I stop at a few select places, In-N-Out for the non-meat burger, which is basically a grilled cheese and also I add a side of french fries, Habit Burger, and an occasional Starbucks and sometimes Denny's for the senior meal, great value! This place has plenty of parking. It is across the way of the closed PIEOLOGY which is a surprise to me that they couldn't make it at this scene near the outlet mall at Tejon Pass. OK, so time to hit the boring highway five up to San Francisco.........

    You took away the cash registers and made it all automated and cashless. It takes away the human…read moreaspect and interaction! The self service kiosk are NOT USER FRIENDLY! You charge a dollar for sauce now and you never used to do that. The milkshakes are smaller and not blended right. You had signs up at every kiosk saying you are out of chicken!?! Bruh, how do you run outta chicken, when half the things on the menu are chicken related? All the tables hadn't been wiped down at all. They yell out the last four digits of your phone number instead of giving you a vibrating pager like before. The bathroom was small and gross. The trash was overflowing inside and outside the restaurant. Let's get it together Habit, stop letting the corporations policies drive your business into the ground.

    Photos
    Inside
    Inside
    Habit Burger & Grill
    This is the shopping area near Habit by the Tejon Outlets.

    See all

    This is the shopping area near Habit by the Tejon Outlets.

    Black Bear Diner Arvin - breakfast_brunch - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...