Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Black Bear Diner Hanford

    3.6 (241 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order Black Bear Diner Hanford Takeout or Delivery

    Black Bear Diner Hanford Photos

    From this Business

    BLACK BEAR DINER HANFORD ATMOSPHERE

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

    More like Black Bear Diner Hanford

    Recommended Reviews - Black Bear Diner Hanford

    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

    Worst Chocolate Chip Pancakes
    Taylor A.

    First the person taken are order didn't even know they had pancakes!! Then chocolate chips melted on the side there were none in the pancakes! That horrible this place has gone down hill even more

    The receipt. I ate alone as this was my special Christmas dinner for myself. But it turned out to not be so special.
    Anna A.

    I came in for the holiday prime rib special which came to a total with tax of $40.04. That's not a bad price for prime rib and I was happy to pay it. The food when it arrives looked wonderful on the plate. And the waitress was very kind and courteous and attentive. So very good service. However the prime rib was so tough that the majority of it I had to chew up and spit out in the napkins or put on a separate plate. The stuffing was cold and for the most part there was no flavor in the green beans. But because of the great service I'm still giving them three stars. But if you're looking for great prime rib this is not the spot. However I do know that the rest of the food on their menu for the most part is excellent and black bear is an excellent restaurant. The Ambiance is always wonderful. Great music, great decorations and great people.

    Parmesan Sourdough Cheeseburger with Onion Rings
    Laurence H.

    It was my wife's birthday. Where would you like to eat lunch? I asked. Black Bear Diner, of course she replied. We walked in the door to the tune of Chiquitita by ABBA playing on the jukebox. The mood was set. We each decided on a burger. They have good burgers at the Bear. My wife decided upon a California Burger. They're always so tasty with plenty of avocado. Sweet potato fries rounded out her order. I chose a Parmesan sourdough cheeseburger with onion rings for a side. Mmmm. I've had one before. and was highly anticipating an encore. This amazing sandwich is served on cheese encrusted sourdough bread with the inside filled with a big burger, cheese, tomato, lettuce and grilled onions. The staff were all friendly, wishing my wife a happy birthday as they learned of it one by one, and we settled in anticipation of or soon to arrive lunch. Two beautiful plates soon arrived and the conversation pretty much ceased as we dug in to enjoy our meals. We did comment to each other point by point of how good each part of the meal was. Again - gastronomical success at the Bear. 5 stars still stand. Again.

    Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans with garlic and bacon in them, a green salad, cornbread muffin, and a piece of pumpkin pie!
    Cianne M.

    I picked up Christmas dinner from Black Bear Diner yesterday for my friend and I and once again I can't rave enough about the size of these servings. When you pick up the box it's in it's so heavy. It feels like three meals. And it IS usually three meals for me as it is almost everything else I order there. I'm 75 so I don't eat a lot at one time and neither does my friend who is older than I am, but at $51 for two meals of this size, she and I each got nearly three meals out of it. So if my math is correct, that's only $8.50 per meal!! Where in the world can you find that anywhere else?! They also have the BEST chocolate cream pie in the world, although I didn't get that this time, because I already had an apple pie in my freezer and I'm pinching pennies a little. Next time though. for some reason, I keep having trouble remembering to take pictures, but after I'd already eaten half of my salad and part of my dinner, I remembered - so what you're NOT seeing in the picture (just because I accidentally cut it out of the frame), is a cornbread muffin and a piece of pumpkin pie (with a lot more turkey and mashed potatoes than you're seeing there because I had already gobbled them up). I showed up around 11:30 a.m. which is pretty late on Christmas Day to order a dinner, but I paid for it inside and then waited with quite a few other people for maybe 15 or 20 minutes, which was way shorter than I expected as the the parking lot was jammed. Somehow somebody was watching over me though because I got a parking place right in front of the front door! Woo-Hoo!! If this wasn't already

    Black Bear did an amazing prime rib for their Thanksgiving dinner!  Everything was delicious!
    Anthony T.

    We had planned to have Thanksgiving dinner with some family in Nevada. However my son was admitted into the hospital last night with pneumonia. So we had to get up early this morning and drive from the Carson City area back to Hanford. We arrived in the afternoon and were plenty hungry. Being a holiday there wasn't much to choose from bcz just about everything is closed. But I knew Black Bear would be serving a Thanksgiving dinner for most of the day. So we got there just in time to get our name on the wait list. Bcz they were closing at 3:30 pm. In fact I saw them turning people away. We were able to get a table. I tell you this place was packed. I'm not surprised bcz the staff here is really good. We decided on ordering the prime rib dinner and water with lemon to drink. Being so busy I was surprised at how good the service was. You would have thought that the service would be lacking but nope. I was so pleased with how attentive they were. The food was so good today. It was well worth the wait and definitely made up for not being able to have dinner with our family in Nevada. Idk the young guys name. But he was a great server. I made sure and gave him a good tip. Hanford is lucky to have a Black Bear restaurant this good. Bcz I have been in a few others and they're not as good. Kudos to the management for hiring a great staff!

    There place matt and bottomless cold brew
    Ariana R.

    Food is amazingly good. Bottomless iced cold brew is very good, came on Friday and was able to get bottomless vanilla cold brew but for some reason today I was not able to. Service is nice. Ambiance is awesome. The booths are very beautiful. Bears are everywhere.

    Fresh squeezed orange  juice
    Susie Q.

    Food was a bit cold on arrival, but overall it was good. The OJ was outstanding and the customer service was awesome.

    Creamy loaded grits with cheese and bacon Smoked hickory bacon
    Lorna F.

    Well guess who brought creamy grits back Yeap that's right Will be coming back now Now that's a country breakfast

    Current menu

    See all

    4 months 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 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    30 days 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 1
    Photo of Anna A.
    0
    12
    17

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    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 Lynn M.
    0
    60
    98

    3 months ago

    Great service I had my Birthday Breakfast and hubby had all you can eat fish on Friday. Crowd was large, not too bad on noise.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 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 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Great breakfast! Nice staff! Fast getting our food. Clean. Will definitely come again!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year 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
    Photo of Essayon M.
    72
    171
    36

    1 year ago

    Great food and customer service. Location was perfect traveling 99. Great stop and we appreciate the culinary adventure

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Manuel H.
    31
    88
    341

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Food was really good. Had breakfast. Our server Savannah was great! I have always enjoyed the food here. Will be back soon!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Julie A.
    35
    25
    26

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Carlos C.
    1663
    30
    9

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Black Bear Diner

    Black Bear Diner

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vi T.
    32
    130
    260

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years 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 H.
    39
    55
    56

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years 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 7

    Ask the Community - Black Bear Diner Hanford

    The Green Valley Cafe

    The Green Valley Cafe

    4.4(300 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    I love Green Valley Cafe. The atmosphere is friendly, the food is amazing. However, I am no longer…read moreable to get my favorite take out order because the price is ridiculous! I ordered 3poached eggs, and a double order of hash browns for take out, no bread, no meat. The total came to over $23! I called a few days later when my shock had worn off and the very friendly lady rang it up and verified I had been charged correctly. She even tried ringing it up as each item ala cart but it was still over $21! This was just eggs and hash browns, no bread, no meat. I'm on a fixed income and just cannot afford that. I was hoping they could find another way to charge it so that it was reasonable but that didn't happen. Really sad!

    This has been my favorite spot to grab breakfast since I was a kid. And it hasn't changed one bit…read morethe last 15 years. All the vinyl booths and classic green paint are the same, I love it! The food here has always been good and consistent. And the wait staff even better. Such a homey feel when you come by. They're quick too which is needed for a breakfast spot. They're serving up your classic diner finds, all very good. The linguica has always been my go to. They also have some pretty good biscuits and gravy. Eggs are cooked perfectly as ordered and the hash browns are so crispy. I'll be coming here for many more years to come!

    Photos
    The Green Valley Cafe - More inside....

    More inside....

    The Green Valley Cafe - Tuna sandwich with potato salad

    Tuna sandwich with potato salad

    The Green Valley Cafe - Toast and Coffee

    See all

    Toast and Coffee

    Irwin Street Inn and Restaurant - Filet mignon with roasted potatoes and green beans

    Irwin Street Inn and Restaurant

    3.5(62 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    This place is super cute. It is an old house that you dine in. The atmosphere is so charming. It is…read morereservation only so have to make sure to do so because it is small. The waiter was so nice and we enjoyed our conversation with him. The food was so good, the rolls were just addicting. If you want a nice dinner, a great steak, and not have to drive to get it, check this place out.

    Staying at The Irwin Street Inn and Restaurant was a wonderful experience. We stayed at the Inn…read morefor the first time in March 2024. We were met by Ricky, the Manager, and a very friendly and accommodating person with many interesting stories to tell about the Inn. He does an excellent job managing the Inn and he made our stay that much more enjoyable. The Restaurant and main part of the Inn is a historical landmark, built in 1886. The interior of the Inn and Restaurant are beautiful, with antique furnishings, stain glassed windows, tables overlooking the expansive courtyard, lined with trees and a stately Camphor tree that is over 100 years old. The restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience, with polished antique wood including the full-service bar, stained glass windows and lovely artwork. The menu offers many choices, the chef is excellent and the prices are more than reasonable, Our room overlooked the courtyard. The Inn is very quiet with the only sound being the soothing sound of a train in the distance. We couldn't have been happier with the room, high ceilings, adorned with antique furnishings, a large stained glass window, lovely artwork, and a very comfortable bed. The room was very clean. The highlight of the room was the large Victorian tub. We were to learn that someone quite famous recently stayed in our room. If you are a cat lover, there are a couple of friendly resident cats that like to interact with the guests, one lovely little cat named "Keno" who made our stay all that much more enjoyable. The Inn is just a few minutes' walk from the beautiful Civic Center Park and the historic Hanford Fox Theater, one of the few remaining theaters built in the 20s, which is fully restored to its 1929 elegance. The Park also has many restaurants, cafes and shops. Hanford was declared one of the 12 "Hidden Gems" in America Better Homes and Garden magazine and Architecture Magazine. The Irwin Street Inn location is perfect for exploring Hanford. Whether it is for planning a business convention, planning a Wedding, or just for a weekend getaway, The Irwin Street Inn is the perfect place. If you are planning on exploring the Sequoia National Park, the Inn is less than an hour's drive to the Park. We could not have been happier with the Irwin Street Inn and cannot recommend it highly enough. You are guaranteed to have a wonderful experience staying there. We hope to be back soon

    Photos
    Irwin Street Inn and Restaurant
    Irwin Street Inn and Restaurant - Warm bread

    Warm bread

    Irwin Street Inn and Restaurant

    See all

    Black Bear Diner Hanford - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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