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Black Bear Diner Newberg

3.3 (271 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Timmy S.

I stopped here for breakfast one Saturday morning. It was rather busy which probably explains the slow service. I ordered from the "make your own breakfast" section of the menu. Two scrambled eggs, two pork sausages, and 2 sweet cream pancakes were what I assembled. The eggs and sausages were good but the pancakes...oh those pancakes were amazing. They were so light and pillowy soft inside and the flavor was delightful. They provided a small ramekin of syrup, which wasn't nearly enough for these two large suckers, but I never could flag down our waiter to get more. Sigh. Pay on the way out at the register.

Homemade Meatloaf. $11.89. Ground beef and seasoned sausage. Roasted then topped with beef gravy and a deep-fried onion ring.
Daniel B.

We had an OK lunch at Black Bear Diner in Newberg, Oregon. Black Bear Diner is a national restaurant chain with, at the time of writing this review, over 150 locations in over a dozen states. Most locations are on the West Coast, but there are a few as far east as Missouri and Arkansas. The type of cuisine served is classic American. This restaurant worked out for our group of eight because: (1) we were in the area doing a wine tour (Willamette Valley / Oregon Wine Country) and this restaurant's location was convenient to the wineries/vineyards we went to and (2) the restaurant was able to accommodate our somewhat large group, as walk-in customers, in fairly short order (we didn't have a reservation and I don't know if this place even takes them). This was on a Saturday around 1:45pm. While the restaurant is spacious and had plenty of open tables, we had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table to be prepared for us. Maybe they were short-staffed. Black Bear Diner is old-fashioned Americana. From the outside in, the atmosphere is like dining in a wooden lodge, complete with brick fireplace, antler chandeliers, and art and decor featuring black bears and images evocative of the American West. I like it. In the front, they had a small display case of various pies, cobblers, cakes, brownies, and other desserts. The menus looked like black-and-white newspapers and were titled, "The Black Bear Gazette." They even have a jukebox. Neat. The menu had an extensive selection and I thought the prices were reasonable, at least, for what I got. I had the Homemade Meatloaf ($11.89) from the "Little Less" Dinner section of the menu. Little Less dinners include seasonal vegetables and red-skinned mashed potatoes with country gravy. In other words, less calories and healthier. My meatloaf was made with a "special recipe of ground beef and seasoned sausage," roasted and topped with beef gravy and a deep-fried onion ring. I can't remember if I substituted my seasonal vegetables out with one of Black Bear Diner's regular "homestyle" sides, Italian green beans with bacon. Regardless, that's what I had as my vegetable (green beans and bacon). Overall, the meal wasn't anything to write home about, but it was filling and satisfying nonetheless. I like this kind of food, and meatloaf in particular, and it wasn't bad. It served its purpose. On the menu, I noticed they offered all-you-can-eat fried fish for $15.99 (includes fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, and tartar sauce) on Fridays after 4pm. They also have prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays after 4pm. In general, I think Black Bear Diner is ideal for families with kids, groups, and for a casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy. Service was good. Our server was polite and efficient. The hostess was fine. Not the warmest welcome. The section where our table was located, at the southeast corner of the dining room, was frigid. The AC was cranked up way too high. One of us had to go to the car and get some jackets.

Santa Maria Tri-Tip* (240 cals.) the calories don't include the sides.

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the Service was fast and friendly. our waitress patty attentive to our needs. The food was hot and delicious.

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Michael, thanks for your 4-star review! Keep Feeding Your Inner Bear!

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We have a small group that meets every week! We are always greeted with a smile and good morning! Great food and friendly people!

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The food was good. The food is American. Lots of breakfast choices for all day. Service was awesome. I will definitely return.

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4.0(375 reviews)
1.0 mi
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If you're in Oregon Wine Country this is a great place to dine especially sitting out on the patio…read moreoverlooking the valley when the weather is nice. Weekdays is Brunch until 2pm and has some nice options both on the breakfast and lunch side of things. Honestly, you'll never go wrong with a burger and [amazing] fries here but pretty much everything is good and there is of course a GREAT wine list and whatever cocktail you might want. Dinner has both a prix fixe and a la carte option, on a recent dinner visit my party of 6 did a la carte and the food was generally good. Wagyu tartare was under-seasoned but my other friend is still talking about how perfect the grilled pork loin main course was. Shrimp aguachile was a hit while the hazelnut crusted lamb was good if not great. Service was fantastic, I understand there may have been some turnover recently but on a couple recent experiences I have found servers to be very good. I understand the restaurant may have an "interim" Executive Chef for the moment but quality was still good on recent visits and the ambience & service were still great. The Allison will rarely disappoint, and Jory is still an amazing option for dining in the Willamette Valley. Well done as always.

Brunch was great server was very attentive and knowledgeable…read moreFood excellent We ordered steak and eggs, and eggs benedict. The steak was Australian A4 cooked perfectly, eggs over easy were spot on Eggs benedict were also top notch. The restaurant has a great ambiance, and the service staff were excellent. Also worth pointing out the kitchen has an open view to see whats going on, nothing to hide. Very impressed. The only minus was the food took a little longer to arrive than I expected. But they did cook it to perfection and the wait staff kept us informed on the progress from the kitchen Definitely a place I am visiting again. Also worth mentioning, the resort is beautiful with interesting sculptures and amazing artwork on display

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JORY - Trio of courses from JORY's new dinner tasting menu.

Trio of courses from JORY's new dinner tasting menu.

JORY - Celebration of Bees dessert: honey and yuzu tart, pine nut-rosemary brittle, white chocolate ganache, honeycomb tuile.

Celebration of Bees dessert: honey and yuzu tart, pine nut-rosemary brittle, white chocolate ganache, honeycomb tuile.

JORY - Chicken Fried Sweetbreads with ginger sweet potatoes, cipollini, pickled Granny Smith apple, artichoke, arugula pistou, hazelnut, thyme jus.

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Chicken Fried Sweetbreads with ginger sweet potatoes, cipollini, pickled Granny Smith apple, artichoke, arugula pistou, hazelnut, thyme jus.

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4.3(136 reviews)
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Ordered: Fat Russian, Strawberry Pastry, and a Hummer (coffee: white chocolate and chocolate)…read more The coffee is delicious.

I was in the area, and I love Russian food, so I thought I'd check this place out. I ordered the…read moreBoo's Love meal, and $18 seemed a little steep, but I was really hungry. Thankfully I pulled over in the lot to eat, so I didn't get far before I noticed my meal had come with fries instead of the salads. The salads were half the reason I wanted to eat there. I walked up to the window to ask why I had gotten fries, and the woman told me they were out of the salads. That's definitely something she should've mentioned when I ordered, but she didn't. I pointed that out to her and explained I wouldn't have wanted it if I had known. She offered to let me return my meal, but I suggested she refund half and let me keep it, which she agreed to. The piroshki was a good size and well seasoned with plenty of filling. The fries looked seasoned but didn't taste like it. They needed salt and/or some kind of sauce. I didn't order any sauces because I didn't know I was getting fries, but they should've come with something complimentary IMO. They were extremely slow for a Friday afternoon on a very busy road. The prices on their website are considerably less than at the shop ($18 vs $15.50 for my meal), and there wasn't a current menu pic on Yelp (which I've since added). I would've skipped it altogether if I had known what they were charging. I imagine that's part of the reason they're so slow. Minus two stars for not explaining they were out of half my meal before preparing it, plus one for offering a fair solution, minus one for sub-par fries and nothing to eat them with. Minus one for inconsistent pricing.

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From Russia With Love - Fat Russian piroshki, yum!

Fat Russian piroshki, yum!

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Egg and cheese "mini"

From Russia With Love - Boo's Love full meal. Really yummy fresh cucumber salad and cabbage. I wasn't a fan of their sy-sy sauce

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Boo's Love full meal. Really yummy fresh cucumber salad and cabbage. I wasn't a fan of their sy-sy sauce

Lemon and Olive

Lemon and Olive

4.6(78 reviews)
1.1 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Outdoor seating

It's hard to find but worth looking for! They have a parking lot too!!!!…read moreI had the gyro and kid had the skewer plate. Baklava and th spinach thing was amazing! Glad we stopped! Order at the counter. They have drinks Super nice staff Outside covered seating. Nice little cozy spot.

I enjoyed a great work lunch at Lemon & Olive in downtown Newberg with a few coworkers, and I'm so…read moreglad we decided to try it. This little spot is truly a hidden gem--tucked behind Valley Wine Merchants on College Street. It took us a minute to find, and for a second we thought we were in the wrong place, but once you step inside you're met with a quaint, cozy eatery serving up delicious Greek food. I ordered the Gyro Salad Bowl with chicken skewers, and I was very impressed. The portion was generous, the ingredients were incredibly fresh, and everything was seasoned perfectly. You could tell it was made right there on the spot. Someone in my group ordered the baba ghanoush, and it looked amazing--I'll definitely be getting that next time I'm in town. The menu is on the smaller side, but what they do offer is clearly well thought-out and very well executed. Prices were reasonable, and the staff was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The only downside is that it can be a little tricky to find, and the space is quite small--so it's not ideal for large groups. But for a tasty, fresh, well-prepared meal in a charming setting, Lemon & Olive is absolutely worth a visit. I'd definitely return and try more of their menu!

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Charbroiled Chicken Salad Bowl

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4.3(265 reviews)
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Highly recommended! Trellis did an amazing job catering our wedding at the Can Can's Paris Theater…read morein downtown Portland. This was the venues first wedding, so there were a lot of tough logistics to sort through and the team navigated them with total professionalism. Throughout the planning process, they were prompt, helpful, and incredibly nice to work with. The food presentation was beautiful, highlighting fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Everything tasted amazing--especially the sliders, shrimp skewers, tiramisu, and cheesecake. Thank you for making our night so seamless and delicious!

Excellent place. A favorite of my family after visiting local vineyards…read more Service: fantastic, I believe their name is Hanna or Anna (sorry if I'm just making that up), such a great person and has wonderful timing and we didn't feel rushed at all, as we didn't have a reservation as it started filling up for the night. Food: amazing. We got a few sandwiches (Ruben is great, nice bread, sauce is thick and tastes homemade). Not sure and I doubt they are making pastrami back there, but if they are--juicy and tender, or love whomever you're sourcing from. Burger was good as well and they were happy to sub the American for the white cheddar at mom's request. Fries, always go with their special with feathery Parmesan (or Romano, can't recall), why do the salt and pepper when there's seasoned with cheese on the table. Only way to go! We also got the oysters, that's where I ran into a little bit of an issue, not bad, but, I probably wouldn't go for these again, very good, and I'll always get an oyster if on menu to try, but for the price (I think 28$) for 6, felt a bit high. I do understand that it's a big cost to bring in live shellfish to a place with not a coast in sight, but without knowing the origin or size, again, I'd skip. The liquid which I love competed too much with the delicious, I think cilantro, apple mignonette. Maybe consider a different variety, if y'all can get it. Crème brûlée, sell me a thousand. Location/scene: couldn't be better, so beautiful. A little oasis for causal, but everything has an upscale touch. Great parking, everything is intentional and perfect. Price: you get what you pay for, and you'll pay, and not bat an eye at it, because again, just so wonderful. What I'm trying to say is this is not a budget place, but everyplace doesn't need to be a screaming deal. You will love this place.

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