Brenda was our server, her knowledge of the menu was just fantastic. Her professional, curteous and friendly personality is always very welcome each time we have her as our server. Each time my wife and I dine at this Black Bear restaurant, our experience is truly note worthy. Why? It's simple, Brenda makes our visit very enjoyable and most of all very satisfying. Because of her warm and friendly demeanor, this has become our favorite restaurant to dine at. We always look forward to having dinner here and having Brenda as our server. In short, "Brenda rocks." Very happy Black Bear patrons/customers. Brian and Beverly Wilson "Seniors who enjoy eating out and specifically, dinning at Black Bear in Menifee on Bradley Rd." read more

​I wanted to provide an update on how this was handled. Following my review, the manager of the Menifee location reached out and offered a $40 credit to cover a future visit and replace the meal we were unhappy with. ​While I appreciate the manager taking the time to address the situation and offering to make it right, my wife and I have decided not to return. Between the distance from our home in Perris and the initial experience with the food quality--specifically the stale biscuits and overly salty gravy--we've decided it's best to just move on. ​We'll be sticking to the Moreno Valley location in the future, but I do want to acknowledge that the Menifee management made a professional effort to resolve the issue. read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - This is what I received for my free birthday breakfast yuck - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

This is our first time eating at Black Bear Diner. Upon entering we waited awhile before anyone seated us. It was 11:00am Tuesday. They weren't very busy. Once seated, it took our waitress quite awhile to come to the table. We asked another lady for coffee. Finally the waitress came by, she wasn't the friendliest. The food was good and big portions, we ordered from the less breakfast menu, and it was a lot of food. The bear claw was $7.99 but so delicious. The service wasn't the best, the waitress came back to the table after we finished eating to ask if we wanted more coffee. I would have given 4 stars if the service was more pleasant. read more

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BEAR-Y INTERESTING! You can count on Black Bear Diner for a hearty meal with fresh ingredients. Sun City's Black Bear may have hit-or-miss staff (they're either forgetful or missing-in-action), however I can always depend on the food being tasty. I went down a healthier route this visit and ordered a veggie scramble. The meal was filling and the veggies were bright and fresh. My meal came with a small portion of fruit, it was a nice size for a small brunch. Overall, the scramble satisfied my appetite. If you're on the hungrier side, I'd recommend ordering something else like The Grizz. I'd highly recommend ordering the cold brew if you're in need of a caffeine fix. The brew was bottomless (free refills) and high-quality. It's comparable to other well-known diners. I had a few rounds of coffee, however I didn't enjoy my drink to its maximum potential as my waitress kept forgetting about my table lol. I didn't feel like ordering a pie as I thought she would've forgot that too. Next time... Overall, the restaurant was lively, we came on an overcast/rainy day so the booths and tables were full. There's an outdoor patio if you're interested in coming on a dry day. Restrooms are towards the back near the bar, everything was pretty accessible. Posted in the bathroom was a sign reminding staff to wash their hands, I appreciate the cleanliness. At every Black Bear you'll find bear memorabilia and gifts for sale for an furry enthusiast. I saw cute bear slippers and paper items. Nothing called out to me though, as I'm more of a mug man. Maybe we can get some officially licensed Black Bear mugs down the line? Overall, I love the bear theme and newspaper menus, it all feels very unique and woodsy. I'm a sucker for good marketing. Note: Black Bear serves fresh pies daily, there's a counter in the front of the store if you ever want to grab one and go! read more

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Everything we ordered was SO good and totally hit the spot! We ordered the French toast, three link sausages, a spinach omelette, sourdough toast, and hashbrowns and honestly, every single dish was delicious. The omelettes were fluffy and packed with veggies, the hashbrowns were perfectly crispy, and the sausage links were juicy and flavorful. The French toast was soft, warm, and just the right amount of sweet Portions are huge, classic comfort-food style, and perfect for sharing. Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food most breakfast plates are around $12-$18, which is a great value. The restaurant has that cozy, cabin-style diner vibe Black Bear is known for, and it's super family-friendly. Service was friendly and fast, and parking was easy. They're open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM and serve breakfast all day, which is always a win Everything was fresh, filling, and comforting we'll definitely be back again! read more

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The food was pretty good, but the cost was way more than we expected. My husband and I and two grandchildren went there to have breakfast, and I was shocked that the bill was over $100. read more

Place was busy and the vibe was ok. Hostess walked the long way around to the table. I'm disabled and struggled walking but on I went. We ordered drinks and everyone at the table got their drinks but me. I ordered an orange juice and they brought me a coffee. I asked again for my juice and the waitress could care less. Finally got a lukewarm glass of orange juice and attempted to order. Everyone else ordered and when it was my turn the waitress had a hard time figuring out how to put in sausage, bacon, and a chicken fried steak. She finally figured it out and we conversed and waited for our food. It came out pretty quick but was incomplete. Everyone got their food but me. I only got my 2 sides and was waiting for my chicken fried steak. My brother flagged down the waitress and I asked where my entree was and she went and looked. Finally I got my food and it was the only plate that was hot, everyone at the table said the food was lukewarm. The food was average at best but was way too much money for what you get. I didn't look at the waitresses name but she wasn't good with really tacky fake eyelashes and was Hispanic. I will never return even though I live right down the street. The one in Murrieta is way better. I would literally give zero stars, so thank Yelp for the one star. Embarrassing read more

This restaurant has been around for a few months now. We were coming from our daughters gymnastics class nearby so we decided to stop by. We were able to be seated right away. We ordered our drinks; huckleberry lemonade, coffee and chocolate milk. We ordered an omelette kids pancakes and sides of bacon and another meal. We paid $91 dollars, but it was yummy. We didn't take any leftovers home which is a good sign... it means my two girls ate it up. The restaurant theme was obvious and spot on. It was busy, but the staff were moving quickly and efficiently. Our waitress was paying attention to us because she was checking in on us often. We were also able to pay our bill easily and we will return again. read more

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The Shasta Scramble was decent, the country potatoes were under done and I was not able to eat much of them. The biscuits were good. Service was slow had time to write this review as I was waiting for the check. read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - Shasta Scramble with country potatoes and Biscuit - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

Finally decided to come back after being served by a terrible server a year ago and so glad we came back. The as usual five star service , the as usual delicious food, so delicious that you guys always draw a smile in me and my family's face. Thank you for an amazing service again! So good to be back to our favorite breakfast place again! read more

If you're hungry, you can never go wrong with black bear! This location provided quick and welcoming service. The inside is spacious and clean. I ordered the chicken avocado club with a side of fries. It was fresh and tasty. Per usual, I had leftovers to take home. The portions are always generous. My husband got the chicken fried steak. It was so good!! It was tasty and crunchy - just how we like it. I love how the kids menu also has a lot of options. read more

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The food was amazing! I had the breakfast burrito and it was JUST RIGHT! My server was Nory, and she was spectacular. So busy and she still made it a point to come and see how we were doing! Love her! The restaurant itself was clean and comfortable! read more

This is the second time this week we have eaten here. Fortunately for us we've had the same server both times (although service here is typically very good) her name is Dayrel! Both times she gave us helpful suggestions to totally improve our meals!! The hostess, Kimmy always is friendly and SO efficient! I got the pot roast melt and it was amazing!! read more

Stopped in just after 4 pm to beat the crowd. Wasn't super hungry so I ordered the bowl of chili. Tyler was our server and he was more than helpful! The chili was hot and very thick, really good too! It came with a cornbread muffin and was filling. The place was very clean and not too crowded. Overall, I would have the chili again. I left feeling full and satisfied. read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - Homemade Chili (420-840 cals.) and Cornbread Muffin - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

We stopped by for breakfast about 10 am on a Monday. I was surprised it was as busy as it was, but we were seated immediately. Our server stopped by to take our drink order, but it took quite a while for her to walk by again to get our food order. I offered the build your own breakfast with two eggs (scrambled), bacon and biscuits and gravy. I wish I could say I was happy with the food but I can't. It wasn't the worst I've had, but it wasn't good, either. The eggs were a flat sheet of scrambled eggs, not curds. The bacon was incredibly flabby. It tasted good, but was not even close to crisp. And the biscuits and gravy were disappointing. The biscuits were huge, so there was not nearly enough gravy. I had to ask for more. And this is on me because I thought it would be sausage gravy, but it wasn't. So there wasn't a lot of flavor. It didn't taste bad, but it also wasn't good. Then there was a long wait for the check. I liked my dinner experience here much better than my breakfast experience. Now I know. We'll be back again -- for dinner. read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - Build your own breakfast combo with scrambled eggs, bacon and biscuits and gravy. - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

Eggs Benedict is awesome! Huge portions. Hollandaise is delicious. Service is top notch!

Although it was just our second time here, the host (Juli) as well as the waitress (Kayla) remembered us from our first visit just a little over a month ago . A dear friend who apparently is a regular recommended this place , this person speaks very well of the restaurant and staff. The food again was delicious. Made to perfection. There was no wait time Unfortunately our visit ended with a sour taste. The total bill came to $50 even I provided a $40 gift card which for some Wi-Fi issue after showing funds available did not clear . The host then proceeded to ask for help from the manager (Nicole) . Who with a very unpleasant attitude needed to call her boss and get the OK on what to do. Yes this phone call was made in the check-in area in front of other clients. She then asked Juli to go ahead and clear the bill with the note "Client satisfaction" And commented I am not signing that ***this is all your mess. She then comments ... If the credit does not go through, I am gonna have to pay the $40 staring straight at my son and I. The way this manager spoke to that poor young lady was very disappointing. I asked to please go ahead and charge me the full amount and I will worry about the gift card in the future. She then yells at the host and says don't you dare charge her! Again with a very unpleasant attitude . Needless to say it does not matter how much the bill was..... it was paid for . Unfortunately, the customer service received from the "manager" and the way the staff was treated was disappointing and unprofessional. No manager should speak to anybody like that especially in front of customers. Let alone complain about her having to pay the $40 if the credit didn't go through. For a 10-year-old to comment that the manager didn't have her coffee in the morning should have a lot to say. I hope this review can help make some changes in the way your staff is treated. read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

Review for Black Bear Diner - Sun City, CA I woke up wanting to take my family out for breakfast, so we decided on Black Bear Diner. My wife, my two daughters, my son, and I got there around 7:20 a.m. We were seated pretty quickly, and our drinks came about ten minutes later. I was really hungry, so I ordered the Grizz. I asked if I could swap the sausage for a hot link, and they told me it would be an upcharge, which was fine with me. This is where things went downhill. It took close to 45 minutes for our food to come out. When mine finally arrived, there was no hot link--instead, they brought out spicy sausage patties. The eggs were cold, the ham and bacon were cold, and the pancakes tasted stale. Honestly, it was probably the worst breakfast I've ever had, and for a family of five it came out to about $90. They tried to take my meal off the bill to cover up the mistake, but I didn't let them. I'd rather they acknowledge the issue instead of pretending it didn't happen. If you're looking for a disappointing breakfast and management that doesn't seem to care, this is the place. Server was Any (Annie), manager on duty was Nancy. Visit was on 11/25/2025. Cashier:Baqli. This was a complete failure on Black Bear Diner's part, and the lack of attention from management really showed. Customers shouldn't have to pay the price for that. However paying attention to their reviews; I can tell BBD doesn't care; as nothing seems to be changing. read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

I always see this restaurant when I'm driving the 215 and I wanted to try it with my family. I haven't eaten at a black bear diner in over 14 years when I was up north near Mt.Shasta. When we walked in I was very happy with the atmosphere and the decor of the place, it was very cozy and welcoming. The service was ok, the food did take awhile to get to us. The food itself was very delicious and the portion size was more than generous, I even had trouble finishing my meal which is not normal for me. My son also ate all of his breakfast which is not normal for him either so he really liked it. Definitely worth stopping here for breakfast if you're in the area or traveling through. - Mr.Narrwahl read more

Great service and always a good place to have a beer and steak. Not so expensive i think the price is fair for such a good food. And the ambiance is family friendly. read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - Bluemoon beer:) - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

What a great dining experience we had today at Black Bear Diner! Annie, our waitress, was outstanding. She was friendly, helpful and extremely nice. She was attentive but not pushy. She is a great asset to the restaurant. read more

We came here for Father's Day! So glad we did! The restaurant is smaller than the Murrieta location, but service and delicious food consistency is highly maintained. Service is friendly! Ambiance is very comfortable and homey. We had the chicken fried steak with a baked potato, it was delicious! Black Bear has the best chicken fried steak. The brownie sundae was a real treat. Everything we ordered was great! For a home cooked meal with a home feel, we highly recommend Black Bear! read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

Just your typical diner breakfast food. Service was alright a tad slow but they were also slammed so I understand. The wait wasn't too bad less than 5 minutes on a Sunday morning for a party of 4. The menu is like a newspaper so it's kind of annoying to flip through and interesting they're in this style and not the typical menu with the plastic. Seems more wasteful. The eggs were perfect over easy and hashbrowns were cooked well. Italian sausage was not that hot it was a low spice level but enjoyable. Biscuit though left me wanting more it's a pretty bland and dry biscuit I asked for butter to try to help it but I only had a few bites. It is a bit loud in here as it's just a large room and so it's a little hard to hear when talking. I wouldn't be opposed to eating here again but not high on the visit again list compared to other diners read more

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We discovered this place when we happened to be driving by the area. This place is kind of tucked away before the freeway. The inside aesthetic is pretty cool, loads of bears, hot sauce, and a menu that walks you thru the history of the diner. We were immediately taken care of and the waitress gave us a couple of recommendations including the huckleberry lemonade which was delicious. We also ordered one of the malted shakes which was also flavorful. We ordered fish and chips and the Ruben sandwich for lunch. The fish and chips were cooked perfectly, the Ruben was not bad but very very greasy. The prices were very reasonable (especially considering how bad things are priced lately), and they have tons of specials we're going to come back and check. If you like mellow diners with a bear theme, good prices, and good food check this place out! read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - Huckleberry Lemonade (270 cals.) - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

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I absolutely loved the service here! Every single waitress was extremely kind and attentive!! They were constantly checking in and making sure everything was good. They greet every person with such kindness and compassion. I absolutely loved the service! The food is absolutely delicious! The prices are much better than other diners! The serving size is bigger than other diners and the price is way cheaper! The cinnamon roll frenzy toasted is delicious! read more

Have not been there for 1 year. But your food is very good. Me and my wife go there all the time. read more

Today I took my family a party of 4 to this restaurant. I had never been there before and it was our first time. The restaurant looks very clean and busy. The food was good as well. My server name is Any and was excellent. She checked on us a few times and apologized for the delay on the food. I've been to many restaurants and the timeline for the food to arrive at the table after placing the order is between 12 to 14 minutes. It took over 36 minutes for our food to arrive. This is unacceptable. Other than that the restaurant is very clean as well as the restrooms. The atmosphere is pleasant and family oriented. I will revisit this restaurant once again further down the line and see if they have fix it. read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - This is how long it took for our food to arrive. - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

huge portions and very friendly to my elderly folks. gave attention and service they desired and even made accommodations for their needs. thanks Black Bear read more

Although it was just 3rd time eating here, the food was very cold and had no taste. It seemed like we just got served flour, when it came to ordering pancakes, waffles, French Toast, or another example Breafast Sausage Patties, etc, etc read more

Went to Black Bear Diner in Menifee for breakfast. Ordered the chicken fried steak and it was fantastic! Everyone in our party of four really enjoyed their meals. We will definitely be back! The service was awesome. The ambiance was Valentine's Day decor and the staff were even dressed up for it. I even saw Cupid! Loved it! 5 Heart Rating read more

We had a great experience at Black Bear Diner. The food was good, but the highlight of our visit was our waitress, Nory. She was incredibly friendly and attentive. She kept such a positive attitude and provided excellent service. Thank you, Nory, for making our visit so enjoyable! read more

Overpriced, poor service ( lack of staffing), mediocre food. No value here only increased profits. read more

My wife and I had breakfast here today around 11:30 am, and I must say we were very disappointed. My toast was not toasted and very soggy. The meat omelet hardly had any meat except for the Ham. And the ham was like rubber and I felt bloated and sick to my stomach afterwards. My wife felt the same way after her breakfast and it ruined the rest of our day. I have no choice but to leave a bad review on all the sites I can. FYI, the service was great! Have a Blessed Day! Marty read more

thank you, blackbear diner. for the delicious meals you serve and the beautiful kind services greeting I received. Every time. Thanks Valeria,for the service ! I love this café. It makes you feel like Home. It's very cozy and clean. I wish there was one in the Banning California area. read more

Black Bear Diner Menifee - Diners Near Me - Menifee, California

Had only been here once before, but decided to give it another try yesterday. Needless to say, I was not disappointed! As someone who's been a waitress for 10+ years, I find that it's hard to find servers who truly seem to enjoy their job, but Tyler was awesome!! He made our whole table feel welcome and kept us laughing with his jokes and banter. The food was also great, chicken fried steak and eggs were delicious! Nothing beats a dining experience paired with tasty food and memorable service! Would most definitely return if Tyler is working! :) read more

Went to a tournament nearby and took the boys foe some food. Place is great for large groups and kids. Food was delish and they had tons of options. The service was above par and everyone had such a positive attitude. read more

We always love coming here, but tonight was an especially great experience. The food was great, per usual, the vibe was awesome, but the service was immaculate! We came tonight for our kiddo, and Tyler went above and beyond. He was attentive, funny, and had a great attitude the whole night. Thank you, Tyler! read more

I would have to say today was not my best experience in Menifee location. I arrived little before 4 pm did not look busy however it appears there were only 2 server's. I get seated quickly however one server says she will be right with me! Other counter girl asks what i wanted several minutes later 12 minutes in I have no water no menu, so I left! Granted I have had numerous lunches, dinners with friends and family members never had bad experience! This was my first at Menifee location. I drove 14 minutes out to black bear diner in Murrieta complete opposite experience! I got seated menu placed on table asked if I wanted water brought it promptly and my order is in!! (4:50 pm) Menifee BBB learn from Murrieta location!! read more

Great Service with a smile......our coffee never went empty. And every time we eat there, I just want to go home and sleep. I love being a Pig. read more

Me and my husband went Sunday for the first time but we were so disappointed food was nusty bad service the girl told us that we were going to get a lot of food so we ordered one plate for me and my husband but our sorprice it's was small portions never go back . read more