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Black Bear Diner: Restaurant Reviews

1161 E Tulare Ave, Tulare, CA 93274-4561
559-684-9152
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Ranked #2 of 29 restaurants in Tulare
Cuisines: American
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Murrieta, California
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42 reviews 42 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“best chain off Hwy 99”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

Since years ago when there were only 3 Black Bears, we started looking for them when traveling in North California. Now there are many, not only in CA. You can depend on friendly service and above average coffee shop food at Black Bear. Prices are reasonable and atmosphere is warm and comfy.

Visited January 2013
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visalia, ca
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice stop.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Large portions and mostly very good, with good service. Always very busy with lots of families, so it is pretty noisy and crowded.

Visited November 2012
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Porterville, California
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good food and LOTS of it”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

this isnt fine dining
it is comfort food and lots of it
(your cardiologist/nutrionist may hate this place)

like i said above this is comfort food and the portion sizes are paul bunyun sized
huge hamburgers and chicken fried steaks that are bigger than the plates

oh and cant go wrong wiith their cobblers and pies

  • Visited November 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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anaheim
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good place to go to in Tulare”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2012

Great food, great portions, great atmosphere, great prices. Breakfast served all day. Deserts are out of this world.

Visited December 2012
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San Diego, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Food... ALWAYS!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Can't go wrong eating at any of the Black Bear Diners in Northern California. Good size portions at a reasonable price.

Visited October 2012
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