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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
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2347 W Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA 95242
Phone: (209) 333-2200
Website: http://blackbeardiner.com/
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Reviews
William Kramer
Have normally had good experiences at Black Bear Dinner, but must share our Friday Fish Fry experience. Got really excited when I saw online they were offering this as I remember so many wonderful times growing and going to a restaurant with Family. The fish was low quality frozen pollock with more breading than fish. The tartar sauce was merely mayonnaise, fries were average quality but not fresh fried but limp.
I think the cook had a bad night as no one was supervising his food prep, but I fault management/ownership allowing such a poor quality fish on the menu. Couldn’t believe they did not purchase frozen cod, slack it out, do their own breading? Interesting, server or cashier did not ask us how our meal was. I have never wrote a restaurant review, this is my first. Perhaps with all the success Black Bear has had, they are asleep
William Kramer
Hotel & Restsurant Graduate, MSU
Masters Business Administration
… moreI think the cook had a bad night as no one was supervising his food prep, but I fault management/ownership allowing such a poor quality fish on the menu. Couldn’t believe they did not purchase frozen cod, slack it out, do their own breading? Interesting, server or cashier did not ask us how our meal was. I have never wrote a restaurant review, this is my first. Perhaps with all the success Black Bear has had, they are asleep
William Kramer
Hotel & Restsurant Graduate, MSU
Masters Business Administration
Rhondalynn Ragsdale
I went there for the last three weekends after my granddaughters get done they volunteer at the animal shelter so we go there for dinner our favorite waiter there he starts at four so we come in at 4:30. He has the best server ever the girls just love him. I can’t remember his name, but I’d love to give him five stars. I’ll be a regular every weekend just really love the place.
… moreAmy Craggs
Stop in to have lunch . I had the chicken sandwich and my boyfriend had the Griz. The food was good.Service was fast and respectful. Clean bathrooms and surroundings.
… moreLillian
Black Bear Diner is one of my favorite chain restaurants. It serves up home style American breakfast and comfort meals. Even though it’s a chain restaurant they do their best to cook with real food and ingredients. The serve maple syrup and ketchup without HFCS. The Black Bear theme is super kitschy cute. There are the signature wood statues decorating the exterior and interior. Not enough to be nauseating but enough to make you know it’s their theme. Customer service was fantastic. The food came out quickly and hot. The food is classic American comfort.
I dropped into this Black Bear in Lodi, CA. I was traveling through and stepping in for an early weekend dinner or aka late lunch. They got me covered with their menu that included breakfast items served all day as well as dinner plates served after 12pm on the weekends. They even offer “ little less” meals. I ordered the little less pot roast, $12.79. It came with a side of mashed potato and a side of green beans. Perfect portion size at a reduced price. The pot roast was fork tender. The brown gravy was flavorful and had a beautiful color and consistency. No complaints with the green beans or mashed potatoes. Hubs had a bowl of chili. He enjoyed it. It had chunks of ground beef and beans. Good ratio of beans and meat. And who’s counting… I am.
… moreI dropped into this Black Bear in Lodi, CA. I was traveling through and stepping in for an early weekend dinner or aka late lunch. They got me covered with their menu that included breakfast items served all day as well as dinner plates served after 12pm on the weekends. They even offer “ little less” meals. I ordered the little less pot roast, $12.79. It came with a side of mashed potato and a side of green beans. Perfect portion size at a reduced price. The pot roast was fork tender. The brown gravy was flavorful and had a beautiful color and consistency. No complaints with the green beans or mashed potatoes. Hubs had a bowl of chili. He enjoyed it. It had chunks of ground beef and beans. Good ratio of beans and meat. And who’s counting… I am.
Angel Lopez
No waiting. Walked in and got a table right away. Server was friendly and full of positive energy. She made me feel so welcome and put a smile on my face. The food was great and very filling. Nice portions. I will definitely come back time and time again.
… moreEric Neitzel
Holy cow I forgot how good this place is to eat at.
For 16 bucks I got a meal that actually became two meals it was so big, the food was amazing, the service was top notch (our waitress was funny as heck) and the atmosphere was superb. It was the perfect balance between value and quality. You can bet I will be back very soon, just not today…I just finished two huge pancakes for breakfast from my leftovers.
… moreFor 16 bucks I got a meal that actually became two meals it was so big, the food was amazing, the service was top notch (our waitress was funny as heck) and the atmosphere was superb. It was the perfect balance between value and quality. You can bet I will be back very soon, just not today…I just finished two huge pancakes for breakfast from my leftovers.
Tina Lopez
Had a great breakfast Service was great. Tried their new loaded breakfast sandwich it was pretty good. The bottom bread that was touching the plate seemed a little soggy other than that it was a 8 out of 10
… moreTawnya Cyphers
The food is fantastic! I didn’t think there is anything bad on the menu. We recently met up with family, party of 6, and our waitress was on it! It was like she knew what we needed before we said anything. We all loved our food and I refused to leave without a slice of their pumpkin caramel cheesecake! My only regret was not purchasing two slices since my husband ate half of mine!
… moreJuan Lopez
The food was great with plenty of food with the order. I really had to work on trying finish my whole order. Which I did not. The waitress, well that was a little different. We were seated got our coffee and creamer, but then she never returned to get us refilled. Never checkeded to see if we needed anything until the food started coming. Even after I brought it to her attention it was not important. We eventually got some more coffee. Black Bear thanks for the food.
… moreMai Kia Vang
We were on our way home and decided to stop at Black Bear Diner for breakfast since it’s one of my husband’s favorite places to eat when he travels. I had never been to one before because we don’t have a location in our town, so I was curious to try it.
I ordered the Classic 2-Egg Combo with sausage links and eggs. I also asked our waitress, Sonia, to add gravy to my biscuit, which she kindly did. I also had ask for hashbrown for my side dish.
However, when our food arrived, I noticed my plate didn’t come with hash browns. When Sonia came by to check in, I mentioned that I didn’t get the hash browns I asked for. She then told me that the Classic Egg Combo only comes with one side dish, the biscuit, and that I don’t get hash browns with it. I could’ve swore, on the menu it stated it come with a biscuit and a choice of a side dish, but I maybe wrong.
However, what frustrated me, because if there’s only one included side, I don’t understand why she had asked me me earlier what I wanted as a side. I clearly said hash browns, and if the biscuit is the only included side, that should’ve been clarified. Had I known, I might have ordered hash browns separately, but by that point, I was annoyed and didn’t feel like waiting.
I ate my food and we left. It wasn’t a terrible experience, the food was decent, and my husband still enjoys this diner a lot. Maybe I’ll give it another try in the future and try something else on the menu. Hopefully, the communication will be a little clearer next time.
… moreI ordered the Classic 2-Egg Combo with sausage links and eggs. I also asked our waitress, Sonia, to add gravy to my biscuit, which she kindly did. I also had ask for hashbrown for my side dish.
However, when our food arrived, I noticed my plate didn’t come with hash browns. When Sonia came by to check in, I mentioned that I didn’t get the hash browns I asked for. She then told me that the Classic Egg Combo only comes with one side dish, the biscuit, and that I don’t get hash browns with it. I could’ve swore, on the menu it stated it come with a biscuit and a choice of a side dish, but I maybe wrong.
However, what frustrated me, because if there’s only one included side, I don’t understand why she had asked me me earlier what I wanted as a side. I clearly said hash browns, and if the biscuit is the only included side, that should’ve been clarified. Had I known, I might have ordered hash browns separately, but by that point, I was annoyed and didn’t feel like waiting.
I ate my food and we left. It wasn’t a terrible experience, the food was decent, and my husband still enjoys this diner a lot. Maybe I’ll give it another try in the future and try something else on the menu. Hopefully, the communication will be a little clearer next time.