STILL BEAR-Y TASTY! Shoutout to Carolyn (our waitress), she was a character and I loved her enthusiasm. Our service was phenomenal, refills came consistently, I had plenty of creamer for my cold brews, and our orders came out exactly as requested. My go-to menu option no matter the time of day is still The Grizz (eggs, ham steak, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links, hashbrowns, and 2 sweet cream pancakes). As breakfast is served all-day I'd highly suggest you try it, especially if you're hungry. My big back self also had a 7.99 mini-pie (coconut cream). It was good, but needed more crust! Murrieta's location still has plenty of seating (both booths and tables) and a spacious layout that makes this one of the most accessible locations in SoCal. The lighting inside was incredible, a Yelper's dream for vivid photography and clear shots. read more

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We went to celebrate my nieces birthday today Halloween and well. I know that black bear wants us to say "WOW" when we receive our food, but we didn't have the good wow factor we were disgusted about what we found in the food. We found what looked like a bread bag tie on our omelette and when we received our other food. The steak wasn't even close to what we asked for it and charred. I would prefer driving to the one in orange county then coming back to this one again. Honestly after that we just couldn't eat the food. Left us wondering what else they might be doing in the kitchen that's not sanitary. If I would i would be giving this place zero stars. read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

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Where do I start?! First and foremost, to Nestor, you were such an incredible waiter, with very high standards. Nestor, thank you, for not making me want to throw the food at the manager and cook. Today I decided to take my kids out to eat for one of their birthdays. She loves Black Bear Diner, so we decided to go. Unfortunately we discovered a bread tag, on our food. And the cook cannot cook a medium-rare steak to save his life. I received a super well-done burnt steak. They actually expected me to eat it. Funny right! I asked for a manager and no manager showed up. I got annoyed, who wouldn't, you know. They took both plates. They brought my kids' plate (actually good) they brought my steak for the second time. It was FLIPPING BURNT!!!!! Like how difficult is it to make a steak. (Yes I can make steak) The new server literally looks at me and says, "How does your steak look?" Is it good? (Woman let me cut it first! No, the steak was burnt for the 2nd time.) I look at her and just ignore her. I'm not a Karen, but Jesus flipping Christ, they wouldn't leave me alone. I'm not joking guys, they know no boundaries. Every 2 minutes, like every 2 minutes, they came and bothered me "everything okay" "how's the food" "how's your day going" "can I get you a refill" like you messed up so bad now you ruining my day. I wanted to just flip the table. Too many waiters were approaching all at once. It was too much. None of us were able to finish our food. We were disgusted. Once we asked for the check, it took 10-15 min, so we decided to just get up and pay in the front. Now Nestor, thank you for giving me my military discount. I truly appreciate your kindness and the space you gave my family. Unlike that Caucasian boy who started to piss me off even more. Why in the hell, did you not only shove Nestor out the register, but you wanted to take away my military discount. And you still wanted to charge me for the messed-up food. I got upset and raised my voice and just said "just charge me for all the f++++++* food, so I can leave. Nestor saw I lost all patience and managed to solve the situation unlike that incompetent waiter next to him, who thinks he runs the place and does absolutely nothing. Nestor I want to formally apologize, you deserve a raise and better leadership/management. The lack of common sense, that can't keep up with all the managers is very depressing. Will I ever come here again. Nah, I rather just eat turds. My kid's birthday was ruined. I hope no one ever goes through what I went through. If I had the power to close down a restaurant, it would literally be this one. From now on, I highly recommend, AVOIDING THIS PLACE! AT ALL COSTS. Just my personal opinion and perspective. I hope everyone with the exception of Nestor has a horrible day. I hope all the cooks stub their toe on the corner of their bed. I pray that for Thanksgiving you burn your turkey. I can keep going but then I'd have spent more energy than I should've. Yes I'm petty. read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

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There was a special for steak n eggs so we had to indulge. Please ask for Maggie, she was amazing. The food portions were a lil on the smaller side but that was okay for us. Steak n eggs for $12.99. We were not trying to be stuffed. The value for the quality of food was excellent. Personally, i prefer my potatoes on the crispier side. Coffee was great she gave us a cup to go. Cute paper menus. read more

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Still top notch! Wait until I share these photos from this visit with you. Wifey had a Taco Salad, wow that was great. Mom had the Crispy Chicken Cobb salad, amazing and bring your hunger. I had the Southern Scramble for the first time. The sausage was tasty and the portion was very filling. As always our server (who knew our orders by memory) was spot on despite serving several tables, shout out to Jasmine! The noise level is typical of a roadside diner vibe, so that's what you get, but not horribly loud. They play jukebox tunes from the front of the store, so sit on the one side that suits whether you want to hear tunes or not! read more

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My wife and I came in today to try the pumpkin pancakes and they were delicious didn't disappoint and our server was Jasmine her service was on point as well thanks Jasmine we'll definitely request you on our next visit read more

This is supposed to be the Mini Volcano?! More like "the joke" if you ask me! And this establishment still has the nerve to display the tip option when picking up?! Very disappointed. It was very inconvenient for me to have to drive back and have them do it right. Heads up anyone, check your order before you leave, even though they staple it on top. read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - Mini Volcano? - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

We went to Black Bear Diner and overall had a really great experience. The restaurant was clean, the service was friendly, and the wait time was shorter than expected. We were quoted 20-25 minutes but were seated in about 15 minutes, which was a nice surprise. It did take a little while for our food to come out, but I believe that was because they accommodated a hard-boiled egg, which isn't always an option at restaurants. I was actually really excited about that since it's the only way my son eats his eggs. The portions were generous, the prices were great, and everything we ordered was delicious. They even made me a Virgin Bloody Mary and simply charged it as a regular drink since I didn't want alcohol, which I really appreciated. Overall, the service was friendly and the experience was very positive. I would definitely come back for the food, the prices, and the great service. read more

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We had a great experience at Black Bear Diner in Murrieta! We were seated quickly, our drink order was taken right away, and our food came out fast as well. Everything tasted amazing, we ordered the California omelette, the Bruce meat lovers omelette, a side of biscuits and gravy, and a pancake. All of it was delicious and cooked perfectly. It also wasn't overcrowded at all, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Pro tip: ask for a side of extra gravy, they're happy to bring it out at no extra charge! Great service and great food. We'll definitely be back. read more

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More like 3.5. Food is usually good. Had the meatloaf a few nights ago and it looked a little like it had been sitting but it was delicious! Egg soft scrambled is hit or miss. Lot of food for the price (especially now of days!) Service here is friendly but can be a little slowwwwww. Hence the 1.5 stars taken off. Also parking here can be awful, been a few times we've had to dine somewhere else because couldn't find a spot. I wonder if there is anything they can work out with Jack n box and Taco Bell, they have a plethora of spots that are always unused but have Jack or bell parking signs only. read more

Food service and ambiance were excellent. The staff was very inviting and very attentive. It was a pleasure having breakfast there this morning. Would highly recommend. read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - Two eggs, 4 thick pieces of bacon and grits.. - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

Aww first time at Black Bear and was super impressed by the decor and service. Very clean but a small town feel. Had the scramble and it was delicious! read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - Coffee - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

Back in 2004 A few friends and I stayed overnight in a hotel in Central Valley California and immediately went hiking the next day in Yosemite National Park. After hiking in the park for almost twelve hours, we headed back and found this little Black Bear Diner. The prices were fair and the portions were huge. Not to mention how good the food was. With just a few protein bars and water for twelve hours after sitting down and getting our food, We all ate like bears. The diner makes great desserts and occasionally my son and I will stop in just for dessert and coffee. Besides the outside, the inside also has this rustic rugged country look to it. Homemade comfort food at its best. Customer service was also on point, which makes coming back to here to eat, A must. 5 stars all around read more

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Black Bear never disappoints. Had a craving for some French toast so came down and enjoyed the classic French toast via the bears choice meal and also ordered the cinnamon roll French toast. Omg such great choices. I splurged on a mimosa too with guava instead of orange juice and that was a great decision. Our server was adorable and in such a great mood which made the meal even more awesome. read more

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I had the steak and eggs for delivery yesterday and it was memorable. The steak was mid rare, as I asked. The potatoes were cooked fresh and the fruit bowl was amazing and fresh slices. Thank you for a perfect week away from San Diego. read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - The Grizz Cubs Chocolate Chip Pancakes Cinnamon Roll French Toast fruit bowl - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

Hubby was craving pancakes. Searched around and saw they were open. We got here early so it was empty. Pedro was a pleasant server. Prices are reasonable. I like my chocolate pancakes. Eggs and bacon were great. They were able to get my extra crispy potatoes perfect! We didn't get refill of waters but they made sure to refill coffee which mattered more. read more

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Ran into Black Bear Diner to help distract my teenage daughter from teenage drama with some yummy dessert. We were sat down quickly. Our order was taken immediately and we were enjoying our desserts in no time. Love the country diner feel. The prices for the desserts were reasonable for the size. I'll have dessert for a couple of days read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - Banana cream pie and coffee - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

we love black bear so of course we Stopped in to see our favorite waitress KELLY ! She is the reason we come back ! the whole staff is awesome ! while we just came for the amazing blackberry cobbler ! thank you kelly for always making us feel like family ! thank you black bear for the yummy deserts read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

Excellent service, first time going to this restaurant, Maggie was our waitress, she was awesome . Great sense of humor, great attitude, great service, you don't get to see many waitresses like her. The food was delicious. I had the Denver omelette, with potatoes, also the coffee is really good. Definitely going back. read more

We love coming to Black Bear Diner, but we love going to this one in particular. We are ALWAYS greeted by multiple people when we walk in and that's even when they have quite a few customers already seated. We definitely feel seen. The food is delicious as well. I'm obsessed with their fish n chips. That coleslaw smacks in the best way. I love when we both order it because my hubby doesn't like coleslaw in general so I get to have double I also HAVE to trade my chips for sweet potato ones because if sweet potato fries are an option, I must try them and they never disappoint. They are quite accommodating when it comes to orders as well. My hubby wanted the surf n turf the last time we went and they didn't have shrimp ready yet because we came a lunch time. He asked if they could do a battered fish instead and the cook was happy to make the change for him and they changed the price to suit it as well. Thanks guys! Also, we love having Maggie as our server. She's so attentive and gets everything right the first time and right away. I also love the bear puns that surround the diner and give it that dad joke/country feel. It's adorable. Black beary patch And if you join their club (totally free), you get a FREE breakfast plate and it's a big one! That's how we were introduced to Black Bear in the first place. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - Blackberry Cobbler a la mode - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

Everything was just fine. Food was good. Service was good nice atmosphere. Prices were a little steep, but that's OK now and then.

Disgusting, do not waste your time or money. Maybe breakfast is better but the sandwiches are GROSS! read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - Disgusting Parmesan Sourdough Cheeseburger with onion?!? One tiny sliver. A waste of $20 - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

Last night due to the power outage I decided to give Black Bear Diner another opportunity to please me as I charged my vehicle nearby. Ordered the Fish Tacos, Beef Dip and Iced Tea. Everything was delicious and the service provided by Aracio was excellent. Things have greatly improved and I will visit again. read more

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Nice waitress. Staff sat us quickly and then it went downhill. Trash under the table. Order took awhile to come out and then I had to wait 10 minutes more for my pancakes. The waitress kindly removed those from the bill. Biscuits and gravy were bland. Bacon undercooked. Eggs dry and not soft scramble. Hash browns undercooked. Butter frozen. Just wasn't tasty food for the money. I actually would not recommend coming here. Below average food. read more

This was the penultimate diner experience, led by our incomparable waitress Maggie. I had no reason to ever be in Murrieta again, but now I do. My week has been made and I will not rest until Maggie is recognized for her exceptional service by way of raise in wage. read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

We had a great meal and amazing service...positive shoutouts for Bernardo, Jake and Emerald read more

Very good food. Everyone's food looks awesome! Hands down to the chefs our server was very nice read more

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Today was my second time visiting. On my first visit, I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito, which was really good--though a bit greasy, which is honestly expected with chorizo. This time I decided to try the bacon eggs Benedict and was unfortunately a little disappointed. For those unfamiliar, eggs Benedict is typically an English muffin topped with a poached egg and a creamy hollandaise sauce. I was expecting the egg yolk to be runny when cut into, but it turned out to be fully hard-boiled instead . The hollandaise had a nice flavor and good acidity, but it seemed slightly broken. That said, the service was awesome and very attentive, which I really appreciated. Not sure if I'd visit again though. read more

Amazing as always! Never disappoints! Amazing food amazing place with beautiful decor and amazing service!! read more

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This was my second time at Black Bear Diner, and once again, it did not disappoint! Even though the place was really busy, we were seated relatively quickly -- which is impressive considering we had a large party of 12. The hostess was so kind and accommodating, and even made sure we had all three high chairs we needed right away. Our server, Marcos, was clearly juggling a lot of tables, but he still managed to take our orders promptly and with a great attitude. There was a small mix-up with one of the meals in our group, but both Marcos and the manager (I think her name was Rynel?) handled it so well. They comped the meal and made sure the issue was resolved quickly and professionally. It's rare these days to go somewhere that genuinely cares about what the customer says and goes out of their way to make things right -- especially when they're this busy! I ordered the CA Benedict and the bear claw -- both were absolutely perfect. The coffee is also really good, definitely a step above your average diner brew. Great service, tasty food, and a fun, welcoming ambiance. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Very professional service Oracio was extremely nice and very knowledgeable We will come again read more

Food was awful! Ham mushy? Why I don't know? Waitress didn't know either The country potatoes were cold burnt mushy look like its been sitting around for hours Hard to get waitress She brought back the same slop but a tid bit hot maybe from A quick microwave Oh and they didn't have their special on window of steak and eggs We have been here many times It wasn't always perfect.. but this was a waste of our hard earned money of $24 Come Black Bear you can do better! We have been to many over the years elsewhere and they were good!!!! read more

A great, real food meal for under $20! Nice atmosphere. I hope we keep this fine restaurant in business. read more

My wife and I have loved Black Bear Diner for several years, however lately they seem to pay little to no attention to carry out orders. This afternoon, after a long week at work, we decided to get carry out ... country fried steak (little less size) and a dessert. We live 15-20 minutes away and when I got home, my order was just half filled. I should have looked before leaving the restaurant. Too tired to drive back over to speak with a manager. We threw out most of the dinner. This is becoming the norm with the younger people working there paying no attention to what one is ordering. I am less willing to go there again and certainly not willing to recommend this particular location to anyone. I am being generous giving two stars. We have a family owned business in Temecula (19 years now) and could not stay in business if we treated customers like this. read more

Helpful, friendly staff. Always appreciate BB smaller portion menu (back page). Food was hot and seasoned well. Maybe consider a face-lift on booth benches. Showing it's age. read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

Last time I went to Black Bear Diner was with a group of close friends like families for dinner. In which the dinner, I ordered was ok in my opinion... For that reason? I don't even recall what we ate, so it was not as memorable. But today, after Twins Water Polo Practice, we had a huge feast for brunch. Boy was it a hit and oh so yummy for our tummies! Both my Twins ate practically everything. But then again, they are growing teens, so I expect nothing less. I myself and hubby ate almost all of our entire breakfast, because it was so delicious! Plus I'm a foodie and love to eat... lol First of all, I have to commend on how adorable the bear theme was, when we arrived from the outside decor and within the restaurant. Everywhere you looked, had cute images and statues of some kind of Black Bear. Including a blast from the past jukebox, which you don't see often. Even our cups of water had a bear imprint on them, as well as, the plates had charming bear paws. They also had so many variety of bear merchandise to purchase. Such as bear boots, bear plushies, bear slippers, bear aprons, baby bear onesies, pjs etc. Great way to generate more cash flow for the diner. Our waitress was very chill and nice. She took our order and we got our food asap. The wait was not long at all. One of my Twins ordered the Chicken Fried Steaks with Scrambled Eggs, SourDough Bread and Crispy Onion Rings. He loved every bite of it. One thing unique about this order? They buttered each slices of the sourdough bread, which is unheard of. They gave him so much, we all got to try it. Yet, we also spread some jam to give it some sweetness. The condiment spread they provided had many choices of hot sauces, jelly's, and sugars, which was an added bonus. My eldest Twin was super hungry from his workout. That he ordered the "Our Biggest, The Grizz!" Which came with hash browns, eggs, bacon, sausages, ham and 2 sweet cream pancakes. He tasted some of my husband's Cinnamon Roll French Toast, so did I. So he never got a chance to eat any of his pancakes. My husband ordered the Cinnamon Roll French Toast, which he really enjoyed. It was suppose to come with fruits but I guess he ordered eggs and sausages instead. In fact, he liked his sausages so much, I ended up giving him one of mine as well. He said his food was good and slightly different from a regular Cinnamon Roll plus a French Toast. I tasted it... To me? It's exactly a French Toast but in a Swirl like Cinnamon Roll shaped, topped with a sweet glaze or icing. It's like merging both foods together. I was in the mood for pancakes and proteins, so I ordered the Volcano. Nothing fancy or unique. You cannot go wrong with breakfast. The pancakes were fluffy and not dry, that was a plus. I just wished they placed my eggs on the side vs on top of my pancakes. Overall, it was a pleasant meal for my lovely family of four to enjoy. We appreciate the hospitality and comfort of family style dining. They also had a dessert display to order/try. However, we all over ate and was stuffed. The portions were generous at Black Bear Diner. You can tell by the pic of how big the Sweet Cakes were compare to the box we placed in the to go box. We will come back again for brunch in the future. Thank you. read more

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The food was great my dad and I went for the corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day. It came with 2 sides I got onion rings and country potatoes. My day ordered the same except he got the Mac and cheese. The service was excellent our server was Daisy. She told what was available and all of our available options. The sweet tea was cold and refreshing. Portions were just right. We both were offered dessert so we ended getting a brownie sundae and my dad got a banana cream pie. The ambiance was perfect.. music good enough to were I was able to have a conversation without having to alter my voice.The Black Bear Diner we went to as #234 and the manager is Daisy. She runs a great team and took great care of us. Can't wait for the next time! read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - Brownie sundae - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

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This was my first time visiting this Black Bear Diner, and overall it was a great experience! Our server, Oracio, was fantastic--very friendly and attentive, really went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was good and consistent with other locations I've been to. The only downside was that the steak was a bit dry. Other than that, everything else was great, especially the service. I'll definitely come back! read more

Black Bear Diner Murrieta - American Near Me - Murrieta, California

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The food was amazing but what was even more amazing was the service!! Maggie our server had great attitude and she was so polite. Thank you Maggie! read more

The service was awesome,Maggie was our server she made sure food was warm and provided an excellent service.. ambiance was on point.. very cozy place to eat read more