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Black Bear Diner, a beloved American restaurant, serves up delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options in the heart of San Rafael, CA. As a Family restaurant, we're dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages. Our menu features a wide range of mouth-watering dishes, including juicy Hamburger options that are sure to satisfy any appetite. At Black Bear Diner, we're passionate about using only the freshest ingredients to craft our dishes, ensuring every bite is a flavorful one. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff is always happy to accommodate your needs. Conveniently located at 490 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903, we're the perfect spot to meet with friends, grab a meal on-the-go, or enjoy a night out with the family. So why wait? Come visit us at Black Bear Diner today and experience the best of American comfort food in a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

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This Black Bear Diner location serves up classic American comfort food with a cozy atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the generous portions, friendly service, and delicious breakfast options. While some mention the prices are a bit high, the overall consensus is that it's a great spot for a satisfying meal.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

OpenTable: 4.6/5

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Ruslan Lepak
Ruslan Lepak -Google user
2 months ago
I enjoyed a delightful family lunch at this restaurant. The inviting ambiance and exquisitely flavored dishes truly stood out. Although the service was a bit slow, the friendly staff and overall experience more than made up for it. A definite five-star experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Mark McHugh
Mark McHugh -Google user
2 years ago
For value eating, the food was really good. They do give big portions, but like I said, for the money paid, good value. Ask the waiter the most liked dishes.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Gravy
LEE ADAMS
LEE ADAMS -Google user
3 years ago
Absolutely fantastic services. Warm welcome and friendly. Food arrived quickly. Large portions. Giid value for miney
Dine inBreakfast$20–30
Manish Sathe
Manish Sathe -Google user
4 years ago
Great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In COVID-19 times, they take care by spreading out the tables etc. and foods as pretty good as well!
Brandon A
Brandon A -Google user
3 years ago
I’m always greeted with friendly, happy employees that truly enjoy what they do. Everything in this place makes you feel like you’re in for a treat. The prices are very affordable and the variety of choices is fairly large. My favorite place to eat when...Read More
Delia U. Neuwirth
Delia U. Neuwirth -Google user
3 years ago
Excellent food and good prices! Very generous portions! We love the atmosphere and the cool looking menus 😃.
Dine inDinner$30–50
B S
B S -Google user
a year ago
10/10 best breakfast we have had in a while! The BEST corned beef hash and eggs I have ever had. So good I came back for seconds (literally)! EDIT: We have been back for dinner:and it's AMAZING! The turkey dinner, the potroast dinner, the fettuccine and...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Francisco Dinis
Francisco Dinis -Google user
a year ago
All our experiences at Black Bears have been great. Good food and bigger portions with great service.
david yates
david yates -Google user
5 years ago
Quality food, Excellent service. On Thanksgiving ate Turkey Dinner
John Roberts
John Roberts -Google user
5 months ago
We’ve dined here numerous times during the breakfast hour and the food is “beary” good😊. Generous portions. The bear-themed menu has many options. We’re selective on our coffee ☕️ and enjoyed their robust brew. Mugs up to Black Bear diner and their staff.
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot
Danyely Martinez
Danyely Martinez -Google user
6 years ago
The food here was delicious. Their biscuits here are bigger than Texas. I order the chicken fried steak meal for breakfast, and it was enough to keep me full all day. You won’t be disappointed by the quality of food here. It’s a shame that...Read More
Sean Clymer
Sean Clymer -Google user
7 years ago
Really like this comfort food. Not gonna lose and weight eating here, but oh man is it good. Portion sizes are for a bear. You will not leave hungry. Really like their English Muffin’s! Chicken fried steak was awesome. The southern scramble was amazing too!
David Gomez
David Gomez -Google user
3 years ago
Like others we visited. Great food, large portions, great service. Never lets us down. First time visit to this location.
Dine inDinner$50–100
Alexandria Biasotti
Alexandria Biasotti -Google user
2 months ago
Quick, clean, professional service I had the Taco salad and it was perfect with a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice 😋 Oh and E got a pair of boxers with Bears at a gas station
Dine inAtmosphere: 5
Evangeline Weiss
Evangeline Weiss -Google user
5 months ago
I don’t know if this is a locally owned place because I’m from out of town, but it had a really great vibe! I was there on a Saturday morning around 9 AM. Didn’t have to wait for a table. The menu was a lot....Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Janet Gunn
Janet Gunn -Google user
4 months ago
We eat here at least once a week! We love the food and all that work there! Super clean, good and filling!!
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Fried Steak, Burger, Gravy, Fries, Hamburger
one step (up)
one step (up) -Google user
a month ago
Nothing fancy here, just good food at a great price. Also, they serve breakfast all day so you can have breakfast for dinner.
Breakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Not sureNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Chad Martin
Chad Martin -Google user
3 months ago
Awesome breakfast, three egg omelet was huge, good prices, will find Black Bear Diners across us!!!.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Not sureNo special eventIndoor dining area
Marilyn Pratt
Marilyn Pratt -Google user
3 months ago
Real food, fun recipes, so glad I stopped in for a great brunch!
$10–20Atmosphere: 4No wait
turri spelchen
turri spelchen -Google user
a year ago
Wow! This American restaurant is a hidden gem. The burgers were juicy, the fries were crispy, and the milkshakes were heavenly. The atmosphere was cozy and the staff was friendly. This place definitely deserves a visit if you're craving some classic American comfort food. 10/10...Read More

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