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In 1995 founders Bruce Dean and Bob & Laurie Manley opened the first Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta, CA. Their mission was simple: create a fun and friendly atmosphere where the local community could enjoy huge portions of home-style cooking at a reasonable price. Today, we continue their mission at every Black Bear Diner across the country, as we passionately provide guests an outstanding experience. Our menu offers comfort food classics, and our entire menu is offered all day long. Whether you are craving pancakes at 8 pm or pot roast at 8 am – we’ve got something for everyone. Enjoy your meal in our family-friendly, cabin-themed diner with our welcoming staff or order to enjoy in the comfort of your home.
Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Hours
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 235 N McCarran Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 356-1138
Website: https://blackbeardiner.com/location/sparks/
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Kirstie Youso
My family came in tonight for dinner and were greeted by wonderful staff and had a wonderful dining experience. Our server was Paula H. and she was amazing! Very kind, attentive and on top of everything. We will definitely be back because of her.
… moreAmerican Angler
Well ..With a little extra greenery in my poke I decided to drop it on the blackjack table and let it ride for 3 consecutive hands…so that’s exactly what I did. So ..After tipping the dealer 40 bucks I headed straight to the Black Bear Diner for some of that house-made meatloaf, I know it doesn’t sound like a meal you celebrate with but Man-O-Man is it great! 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ for sure!
… moreUnbroken Survival
This is a nastalgic place that brings you home into an atmosphere of a small town country diner. The experience does not disappoint in terms of menu, or atmosphere.
Decorated with a Yukon ambiance and adorned with bear figurines and statues that live up to it’s name. Flavorful breakfasts, satisfying lunches and wholesome dinners that exceed expectations and resonate with the tastes and textures of home cooking.
Portion sizes are balanced to the prices for most dishes, where some are more generous than others. Highly recommend any omelette and the meat choices provide options for a sensitive stomach. Vegetarian varieties can be ordered, or implemented – as the wait staff are friendly, practical and eager to please. Busy hours will coincide with a mature audience, which contributes to the calm, quiet setting as much as the earth-tone scheme and decoration. Definitely no rush, and server checkups are well timed, rather than invasive.
Saving the best for last, considering the entire operation is based on quality food and attentive service within a minimal wait time, the deserts here are too die for. A value for the price that an old fashioned patriarch / matriarch can appreciate when treating the family without feeling indecisive.
There’s an adorable array of branded Bear merchandise on one wall, serving as a gift shop (handy for long distance family visits).
All in all, a 5 star establishment at a 3 star price.
Food Quality: 5
Attentive Service: 5
Order accuracy: 5
Punctuality: 5
Atmosphere: 4.5
Variety: 4
Price point: 4.5
Pay at Table: Yes
Handicap Access: Yes
Meatless Choices: Yes
Child Menu: Yes
Senior Menu: Yes
Veteran Friendly: Yes
Parking: Ample per Capacity
I’m the Security Specialist in the Camouflage uniform – and I’ve never been treated like less than a valued customer.
… moreDecorated with a Yukon ambiance and adorned with bear figurines and statues that live up to it’s name. Flavorful breakfasts, satisfying lunches and wholesome dinners that exceed expectations and resonate with the tastes and textures of home cooking.
Portion sizes are balanced to the prices for most dishes, where some are more generous than others. Highly recommend any omelette and the meat choices provide options for a sensitive stomach. Vegetarian varieties can be ordered, or implemented – as the wait staff are friendly, practical and eager to please. Busy hours will coincide with a mature audience, which contributes to the calm, quiet setting as much as the earth-tone scheme and decoration. Definitely no rush, and server checkups are well timed, rather than invasive.
Saving the best for last, considering the entire operation is based on quality food and attentive service within a minimal wait time, the deserts here are too die for. A value for the price that an old fashioned patriarch / matriarch can appreciate when treating the family without feeling indecisive.
There’s an adorable array of branded Bear merchandise on one wall, serving as a gift shop (handy for long distance family visits).
All in all, a 5 star establishment at a 3 star price.
Food Quality: 5
Attentive Service: 5
Order accuracy: 5
Punctuality: 5
Atmosphere: 4.5
Variety: 4
Price point: 4.5
Pay at Table: Yes
Handicap Access: Yes
Meatless Choices: Yes
Child Menu: Yes
Senior Menu: Yes
Veteran Friendly: Yes
Parking: Ample per Capacity
I’m the Security Specialist in the Camouflage uniform – and I’ve never been treated like less than a valued customer.
Nerissa Maria Ward
This restaurant has always had a homey, cozy vibe no matter which BBD I have been to. The decor is very cute.
Our server, who was also the Hostess, is super friendly and efficient.
The portions have always been HUGE! I usually get the Biscuits & Gravy, but they were just ok this time.
The hashbrowns were delicious, loved the textures of the crispy bits
… moreOur server, who was also the Hostess, is super friendly and efficient.
The portions have always been HUGE! I usually get the Biscuits & Gravy, but they were just ok this time.
The hashbrowns were delicious, loved the textures of the crispy bits
Terri Hadley
The food was really good with large portions eventhough my hash was a bit dry and some of my potatoes were undercooked. We really enjoyed the food. The atmosphere in any Black Bear is always cute and cozy and welcoming. The reason for the 3 stars in this review for atmosphere is because the lady in charge of the take out orders this morning left little to be desired in terms of service. (2/7/27) Her not so pleasant demeanor does affect the atmosphere. Her hovering over me as I check my order and telling me she put ketchup in the bag told me how perfectly she does her job. We had to call to place our take out since options that my husband was looking for were not there. When he called to place the order he was told to do it online. After he explained 2x why he called in the order, the woman begrudgingly finally placed the order. It did not help that she loudly asked the hostess 3x if I paid as I was walking out. The hostess did tell her I paid. The hostess was very kind, polite and professional. When I first walked in she greeted me with a smile and cashed out my order then I sat and waited for it as I arrived a few minutes early. Needless to say I want to thank the take out lady with the great attitude who does her job so perfectly for NOT putting the ketchup in the bag like she so politely told me she did. It gave me reason to write this review and say how perfectly the hostess did her job this morning…
… moreD J
I had my usual Saturday morning breakfast routine at Black Bear. It’s a well-loved chain with friendly staff and generous portions. What really sets this Black Bear apart is Yuri. I’ve had the pleasure of sitting in Yuri’s section numerous times, and her warm smile is always as comforting as the food. Yuri is always there to chat with guests and double-check your order to make sure everything is perfect. Her attentiveness to customers is truly remarkable. To make sure you get a good spot, try to arrive early since the restaurant gets busy quickly. Come hungry and leave happy! If you get the chance, sit in Yuri’s section and be prepared to be amazed!
… moreWendy La Puma
The food tasted really good and even the small portion of the tri tip I ordered was too big for my appetite! I ended up bringing some of it home so I’ll have leftovers! My husband got the turkey dinner and had more than enough food. He enjoyed his as well. We will definitely be going back!
… moreRobert Bonaly
This diner meets and exceeds any metric one could have. All of my meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) have been well prepared and DELICIOUS! Servers are energetic, attentive and engaging. You don’t find that kind of service unless people are really happy.
Leona and Brian keep their teams running smoothly. I usually sit at the counter so I can watch the kitchen and service crews keep the customers fed and happy. The managers step in to help wherever and whenever they can. It’s quite a dance!
Best of all, I only live three minutes away, so I’ve visited often and BBD has been consistently in my ‘favorites’ category!
Sincerely, Robert
… moreLeona and Brian keep their teams running smoothly. I usually sit at the counter so I can watch the kitchen and service crews keep the customers fed and happy. The managers step in to help wherever and whenever they can. It’s quite a dance!
Best of all, I only live three minutes away, so I’ve visited often and BBD has been consistently in my ‘favorites’ category!
Sincerely, Robert
Randy
BUYER BEWARE!
Where to start…
My wife ordered their tri-tip steak, with green beans and a house salad. I ordered their Joe’s Hobo omelet with a side of cottage cheese.
My wife ordered her steak medium rare, but it arrived extremely well done and was tough as shoe leather, so we sent it back. The replacement steak was actually medium rare, but it lacked any flavor. Her green beans were, I’m sure, right out of a can, with, maybe, a few tiny pieces of bacon thrown in. Her salad was just some iceburg lettuce with a few bits of carrots. The blue cheese dressing had a little bit of blue cheese flavor, but we could not see any actual pieces of cheese!
My omelet included, among other things, sliced-up link sausage – but it was difficult to identify because it had no flavor whatsoever! The worst part of my omelet was the dirty oil after taste! I’ve worked as a cook in a restaurant, and the taste was indicative of a dirty flat top.
We ordered diet coke with the meal, which was good, but we were never offered any refills!
Overall, we’ll let’s just say that we’ll never go back.
UPDATE: 1/29/2026… The manager, Leona, reached out to my wife and me to find out the facts surrounding our visit. She apologized profusely, explaining that she was on vacation at the time of our visit.
We had a frank discussion of our concerns, and having had worked as a chef many years ago, I am fairly familiar with the issues, and while many of the issues are out of the local manager’s control (brands and quality of the different ingredients corporate controlled), we agreed that there are some opportunities where the manager can work to keep the food and service at as high of a standard as possible.
In the end, she graciously offered to give us a full refund, along with offering to give us a gift card. Within an hour or so of our conversation, we received the refund.
I’ve updated my ratings of the service as well as the ambiance. The server did greet us upon entering the restaurant, and quickly sat us at a booth (with a broken blind) and gave us a menu. The order was correct, except for the discrepancies noted in my original review.
I’ve also updated the ambiance… My original review was primarily aimed at the food quality, and not so much as the restaurant itself. The ambiance is warm, cute, and homey.
… moreWhere to start…
My wife ordered their tri-tip steak, with green beans and a house salad. I ordered their Joe’s Hobo omelet with a side of cottage cheese.
My wife ordered her steak medium rare, but it arrived extremely well done and was tough as shoe leather, so we sent it back. The replacement steak was actually medium rare, but it lacked any flavor. Her green beans were, I’m sure, right out of a can, with, maybe, a few tiny pieces of bacon thrown in. Her salad was just some iceburg lettuce with a few bits of carrots. The blue cheese dressing had a little bit of blue cheese flavor, but we could not see any actual pieces of cheese!
My omelet included, among other things, sliced-up link sausage – but it was difficult to identify because it had no flavor whatsoever! The worst part of my omelet was the dirty oil after taste! I’ve worked as a cook in a restaurant, and the taste was indicative of a dirty flat top.
We ordered diet coke with the meal, which was good, but we were never offered any refills!
Overall, we’ll let’s just say that we’ll never go back.
UPDATE: 1/29/2026… The manager, Leona, reached out to my wife and me to find out the facts surrounding our visit. She apologized profusely, explaining that she was on vacation at the time of our visit.
We had a frank discussion of our concerns, and having had worked as a chef many years ago, I am fairly familiar with the issues, and while many of the issues are out of the local manager’s control (brands and quality of the different ingredients corporate controlled), we agreed that there are some opportunities where the manager can work to keep the food and service at as high of a standard as possible.
In the end, she graciously offered to give us a full refund, along with offering to give us a gift card. Within an hour or so of our conversation, we received the refund.
I’ve updated my ratings of the service as well as the ambiance. The server did greet us upon entering the restaurant, and quickly sat us at a booth (with a broken blind) and gave us a menu. The order was correct, except for the discrepancies noted in my original review.
I’ve also updated the ambiance… My original review was primarily aimed at the food quality, and not so much as the restaurant itself. The ambiance is warm, cute, and homey.
Diana Santos
Waitress seemed distant, almost as if we were bothering her. Food was ok but asked for medium rare it was well done!! First time I’ve had a bad experience here
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