Cancel

Open app

Search

Black Bear Diner Visalia

3.7 (404 reviews)
Special Hours Closed
Updated a few days ago

Order Black Bear Diner Visalia Takeout or Delivery

Black Bear Diner Visalia Photos

Business Info

From this Business

BLACK BEAR DINER VISALIA ATMOSPHERE

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

More like Black Bear Diner Visalia

Recommended Reviews - Black Bear Diner Visalia

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

Spent $78 for cold food.
Mary R.

1/5 - Very Disappointing Experience We ordered breakfast online from the Visalia location while on vacation and picked it up on 10/18. Unfortunately, my experience was not great. We ordered the family-size coffee traveler (around $19), but the manager refused to provide enough creamer and gave me no cups. They also couldn't find the carton carrier and initially wanted to just hand me four separate cups of coffee instead. I ended up waiting so long for them to locate the carrier that my food was cold by the time I left. Overall, the service and food quality were disappointing. Would not recommend this location.

Medium well santa maria tri tip & bacon cheddar burger w garlic fries

Been here a few times w my man great service every time we come & the food is bomb & filling for its price

The tri-tip French dip .
Carol B.

The food was fresh delicious the service was fast and friendly. The waiter was Kenneth. We were seated in a very big back room. It was very nice and quiet quiet

Mike V.

Had a great breakfast here today! Ordered the Grizz which is a ton of food. Only had a couple bites of the pancakes because I was full from everything else. Great service and ambience

Portuguese sausage (side order)
Ana A.

First time here for breakfast- visiting from out of town and wow perfect. Service was great - busy, but it's great food and filling! One plate can definitely be for two people or great for leftovers. Breakfast has such a big selection! I recommend if you're looking for breakfast and live in area or visiting from out of town. Our serve Katherine was great - she definitely made sure we had everything we needed and coffee refills was always filled.

Birthday breakfast!
Mitch R.

I love this place! Usually very busy especially during the holidays! I very very pleased to see they still have a birthday breakfast. I had it last year and it was delicious! Our server was great and the ambiance was amazing!! A great place to celebrate your birthday!!

Outdoor
Jerad B.

Plenty of parking, very friendly staff, quick service as well. I had the fish n chips which was great. The taco salads here are absolutely gigantic! The inside is a very relaxed environment complete with a bunch of bear decor. All in all, a nice no frills diner spot.

Chicken Fried Steak
P K.

Service was great. We were seated right away on a busy Sunday afternoon. The chicken fried steak tasted good. The avocado club sandwich was also good but the fries were soggy. The fries were basically just trash. My son didn't even eat them so imagine that. We also a got banana pie and coconut pie to go with overall good experience.

Pancakes and hashbrowns
Mary H.

Sunday 11-15-24 I had the classic egg Benedict . It had no flavor. The potatoes needed seasoned. I never put salt or use ketchup. But it needed both. Whole meal was so disappointed. My husband loved his posole and grandson liked his pancakes. Our server was okay.

Roasted Turkey (470 cals.)
Layton C.

Stumbled upon this diner on the way home from a road trip and it was exactly what we needed. Their roasted turkey was good and filling; enough to give us the boost to push through the remaining couple hours drive home. The vegetables were a bit bland but I will eat anything while we are away from the big city. Their cornbread muffins that are included with a dinner entree was absolutely scrumptious though. The interior was charming, wait was very short, and service was quick and friendly. Good stop if you are passing by or in the area while traveling.

Eat dessert first!

See all

Photo of Herm T.
35
113
534

2 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

19 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 Mary R.
0
11
25

7 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 Carol B.
140
125
188

6 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 Mike V.
717
1444
5475

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

Aw, shucks, you're making us blush!

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 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

We came for my husbands birthday our server kenny was amazing he made the whole experience wonderful with his pleasant attitude

Business owner information

Photo of Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Dan N.
62
158
126

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

Aw, shucks, you're making us blush!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Mitch R.
91
190
826

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of P K.
0
508
1030

2 years ago

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 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of K C.
0
16
0

5 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

Aw, shucks, you're making us blush!

Helpful 0
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 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

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 9
Thanks 0
Love this 8
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

3 years ago

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 food and service. The waitresses were amazing and very attentive. I enjoyed our breakfast

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Pretty good food and the ambiance is cool the food is very basic I think is the right word, I don't it's good

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

It's a nice place to dine I highly recommend it. Very friendly. Menus are not the best to but other than that i definitely give it a 7/10

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

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 years 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 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

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Large dish piled high. Very much comfort food indeed. Left fulll and satisfied. Clean and friwndlybstaff.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
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

Page 1 of 11

Black Bear Diner Visalia Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Black Bear Diner Visalia

Are there any Gluten Free options?

We have Gluten Free buns for burger or sandwich options.

Will Visalia Blackbear be open on Thanksgiving day?

Hi Geneva - yes! We will be open form 7am until 6pm on Thanksgiving Day. We hope that you will join us or order a Family Meal to-go :)

Are there any vegan options for pancakes or waffles?

The waffles are "sweet cream" waffles which definitely doesn't make them vegan. Thinking back I believe their pancakes are "buttermilk" pancakes which also makes them not vegan.

View All 4 Questions

Mama K's Diner - Senior omelet w/. Country Potato's & biscuit

Mama K's Diner

4.3(266 reviews)
2.0 mi
$$

You wouldn't expect to find an eatery if you didn't look this place up. Wonderful staff and dining…read morearea with indoor/ outdoor seating. The indoor seating place is well placed and doesn't feel too crowded. Being from out of town, been fortunate to have their breakfast and lunch. Breakfast: had the chicken fried steak, egg and hashbrown. Big portion enough to take some home. The breakfast was good but nothing flavorful to brag about but what you would expect for a good chicken fried steak. Cooked perfect. Lunch: had the fried burger and regular fries. The burger was a good size, seasoned well and cooked (medium) as requested. The fries were plain and i would recommend the curly fries. I also had the sampler plate. Onion rings: cut and cooked good. Fried pickles: tasted as they should. Cheese curds: batter well but needed and little longer to cook. The cheese had that laffy taffy stretch. Chicken wings: buffalo. The flavor and cook was tasteful but just too small. About the size of a fun size snicker. Overall: the service and food is still great. I recommend this place for sure. FYI, they do have pastries that looked good but I didn't get any.

Foood was amazing! Prime rib is 10/10 . Service was great! It is kinda loud cause they do have an…read moreauction upstairs. And where the bathroom is you can smell the stock. In the restaurant itself you can't which is great. I would definitely come back for the prime rib sammich

Photos
Mama K's Diner - Inside dining area

Inside dining area

Mama K's Diner - California fresh omelette with country potatoes

California fresh omelette with country potatoes

Mama K's Diner

See all

Butter+Milk Biscuit Bar - I ordered the mud on the tires which is a sausage gravy biscuit with bacon on top.

Butter+Milk Biscuit Bar

4.4(349 reviews)
0.7 mi
$$

I wish they had longer hours. That's the only complaint…read more I've been a couple times and it was exceptional both times. The potatoes were amazing, the biscuits were great, and the gravy was so good! There's a small indoor seating area that feels like a modern diner and they have plenty of tables under the pergola outside, where there's vines, birds, and flowers, which feels very relaxing.

Stopped by for the first time on a Monday morning and was pleasantly surprised by the vibe. The…read moreplace was about 80% occupied, which says a lot for that time of day, but it still felt chill and relaxed. The interior is modernized (not overdone), clean, and welcoming, with a nice quote on the wall that adds character. I ordered the breakfast burrito ($11). It's simple but very well seasoned (scrambled eggs, potatoes, and cheddar cheese). No meat, which I was craving, but the herbs and spices definitely carry the flavor. Not sure what they use, but it's tasty. Portion-wise, it's a solid medium-to-large burrito and comes split in half, so it could easily be shared. I've seen bigger burritos elsewhere, but this one is filling enough. That said, $11 feels a bit pricey for something so simple. I totally understand inflation, but I think adding a protein option like bacon, ham, or sausage would really elevate it and make the price feel more justified. Service was quick; about five minutes total and the cashier was very friendly. I mentioned it was my first time there and that I'm part of Yelp Elite. I kind of wish there had been a bit more engagement at that point, like suggesting a popular item or checking with the manager about anything for Yelpers. Not a dealbreaker at all, just a missed opportunity to go the extra mile. Overall, good food, chill environment, friendly service, and efficient turnaround.

Photos
Butter+Milk Biscuit Bar - The front counter of the restaurant

The front counter of the restaurant

Butter+Milk Biscuit Bar - Cute table decoration

Cute table decoration

Butter+Milk Biscuit Bar - Mocha

See all

Mocha

JoJo's Grill-A-Dog Visalia - Mini Corn Dog Platter

JoJo's Grill-A-Dog Visalia

4.5(188 reviews)
2.0 mi
$$

One of the funnest lunch stops in a long time. We had the corn dog and Chicago dog both were…read moreexcellent and the service was great

While passing through Visalia we found this place. There aren't many places like this where we live…read moreso we thought we'd give it a try. Entered in to a very open and clean seating area. There is both indoor and outdoor seating options. Inside they are picnic table style with bench seating and long tables or counter seating near the windows. Outdoors was set up with table and chair patio style seating. Immediately greeted by a friendly employee and after we mentioned it was our first time there she gave us a thorough overview of how it works. One thing we really liked was the customer has the option to select their "signature" dogs or you can create your own using all the toppings they have available via a slip of paper. You just check the boxes of what you want on your all beef hot dog (1/4 lb.), a polish sausage or bratwurst. I discovered afterwards they also offer "mini" dogs, which I should have gotten because they are quite large and my eyes were bigger than my stomach after I ordered a hot dog and a homemade corndog. My daughter got a polish dog and a homemade cheese dog (like a corn dog but using cheese instead of a hot dog). I got tater tots as a side and my daughter the homemade potato chips. All the food was tasty and we'd get them all again, though as I mentioned above I'd probably go "mini" on one or both because together there was just too much food for me. If we go through Visalia again, we'll definitely return.

Photos
JoJo's Grill-A-Dog Visalia - Inside

Inside

JoJo's Grill-A-Dog Visalia - Frankenstein

Frankenstein

JoJo's Grill-A-Dog Visalia - Beverages

See all

Beverages

Black Bear Diner Visalia - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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