Black Bear Diner Tulsa

Great food! Server was good, but didn't know the menu. My husband should have had Red potatoes served with his scramBowl. They were still under the warmer. Biscuits are huge and amazing!!

Let me start by saying the service was excellent! We were seated quickly and our waitress was very friendly. There was so much to chose from on the menu. Once we placed our orders it didn't take long does our dood to come out. The presentation was amazing and we couldn't wait to dig in. Boy oh boy were we disappointed. They did not flavor anything on our plates. I don't think I have ever had such a bland meal. It's hard to mess up potatoes but they did, all they had to do was add a little salt and pepper. The only thing that was good was the pancakess and French toast. Please tell the cook to season the food. We have been to a few other locations and were satisfied. I may or may not visit this location again.

We really enjoyed this restaurant. The reason for 4 stars on food is my wife ordered prime rib. It is offered until gone on Friday and Saturday evening. They were "out" at 6 pm. The restaurant was not very busy as it was the 4th of July and most folks were at celebrations, so did they choose not to have prime rib that evening? The server was obviously unaware. The substitute was called a New York strip, my wife said it wasn't a good cut of beef. The fish was great. We chuckled over the merch.

The portion sizes here are incredible and the food holds up to par. A great place to get a bang for your buck. Not the cheapest, however the amount of food you get is well worth it. The menu is vast and I really enjoyed my time here. Will be back!

We always tend to get breakfast food here, but it's always good, that's why! My veggie omelet was stuffed with grilled vegetables. French toast was an option as a side which most places don't have, and the fruit was fresh and sweet. My husband loved the big biscuit and always raves about their bacon. Love having breakfast for lunch? Then come here.

Merch and decor - super cute. Service good. Main course good. Bear claw dessert was at best several days, if not longer old. Could/would not shallow initial bite. Husband took second bite, take away was awful, same conclusion after first bite. We noticed large portion size in dessert display case upon entering so we asked for a box, thinking we would take home what we didn’t eat. Purposely left it on the table upon leaving.

Went on a snowy day to enjoy a free bears choice brunch & some bonus free pancakes 🥞🥞 i made it to black bear diner for the First time being inside the actual restaurant. (Mostly ordered delivery or via Uber eats) Place is kinda quiet but super cozy. Haruko is digging the slow vibes a lot. 💖 The pancakes slap, plus they got sugar free syrup which makes me happy. I got the chicken sausage instead of the normal to cut down on the salt and cholesterol and they taste great, and the egg whites are cooked perfectly. The hot sauces have a decent taste to them and aren't overly hot (I miss by Ghost pepper sauces but can't anymore due to heart health) But the habanero, chipotle, & pepper sauces have a solid flavor to them. The service is friendly, the people are really nice and don't generally bother you too much and the asthmophere is REALLY quiet and cozy and slow and comfy. It's something you don't see often at a diner place like this which is a change of pace, which might not be the best for everyone if you LIKE busier environments but...for us it's perfect.

Javier, our server was very attentive. He provided great service. I was with my 3 year old, who was carrying his to go water cup. It accidentally got spilled @ the register. I apologized & was a tad embarrassed. The cashier, Josue, and manager, Carissa, were so understanding. We can’t wait to return to Black Bear Dinner for a Great meal & wonderful service. Sincerely, Mark Sachs of “Music Reviews from Sachsville” on YouTube

Wonderful breakfast! 1. Excellent breakfast food . Good variety. 2. Very good service. 3. Quiet environment; good for conversation. 4. Relaxing ambiance. 5. Hours of operation very convenient . 6. Easy access and ample parking. 7. Good pricing for quality food. Add the availability of a latte and it would be perfect for me!

Pros: we've been here a few times and it's very consistent. Good service. Huge portions. Some things are great tasting. Some things are just OK. Never a wait. Cons: this is not our go to breakfast place. We only go here when our go to places are too crowded.

Came today with my bestie! We had tropical mimosas for our brunch! We got sat immediately. Super friendly waitress. Bestie had two eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy and hashbrowns and it was FIRE! Super huge portions and I had the pot roast melt with red onion and au ju dipping sauce on sour dough! With a side salad that we split because it was huge ! Took half of the Sammy to go! Super recommend, so delicious!

It just wasn't as good as it usually is. The service was lacking as well. But we still will come back

Had breakfast here today! I ordered the Denver Omelette with potatoes and a sweat cream pancake. Service was quick, waitress was nice and friendly, and we really enjoyed our visit. I personally like my pancakes more airy and fluffy. I felt my pancake was dry and thinner than the average pancake. * They offer a military discount. Bathrooms were clean.

Black Bear Diner is a pleasant surprise. I don't really understand why it has an average aggregated score on Yelp but I feel like it's a little better. One of the few restaurants that were open on Thanksgiving day and it was packed. Breakfast is served all day which is always a favorite. The basic breakfast items are good, not sure about their specials. Dinner entrees come with 2 sides. Prime ribs are not bad, a little over cooked but taste good. Price is affordable. Overall, Black Bear Diner is not exceptional but what it offers is good for a routine dining visit. You don't go here for a special occasion. You could but you may be disappointed.

French toast was missing something not sure what. The bacon was perfect. The eggs tasted kinda watery and the sausage had to much pepper in it. The pancakes tasted like Walmart frozen pancakes The hash brown was the best part.

I got the big bear chicken fried steak and eggs with loaded potatoes. Comes with a good size portion (will be taking leftovers home). For $1.99 I would have liked a little more "loaded" on the potatoes. With a meal this size it should be packaged differently and not have everything piled on top of each other. The red potatoes are a bit al dente for my taste, the chicken fried steak is mediocre and the eggs are just eggs. All in all I am being picky since this is a $30 breakfast for one. I ordered online and had it delivered by a DoorDash driver. I will give this place 3 stars even though I feel like Village Inn could have been the same. I

Family style dining large portions and wide ranging Menu. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner. Very Americana style and favorites on men. North country style decor with outdoor touch. Great for kids with kids meals for all 3 meals daily. Fun down home dining that is perfect for family.

First time here. We were in the area at 11:30 and out of all the restaurants on 71st, we whipped in here. Plenty of parking. Greeted immediately and shown to a booth where we could see the open kitchen. Our waitress brought us waters and the menu. Answered our questions since the menu was pretty large and included breakfast, lunch and dinner items. I believe the waitress's name was Tyndra (?) and she was great. She even brought out a big cornbread muffin since we were first timers. We both got the roast beef lunch (which was smaller portion) and came with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. It was excellent. We each had unsweetened iced tea. The place is very large and nicely decorated. There weren't very many other customers. This is a place we'll definitely return to the next time we're in the area.

Our experience at this delightful restaurant was excellent. Allison seated us and was friendly and accommodating. Shawna then greeted us and gave us plenty of time to decide what we wanted. When we asked for her suggestions, she had gave us a good review of the menu choices and told us what people liked most. (This was very helpful as it was our first time here.) We ordered Meatloaf, a Hamburger and Chicken Fried Steak. We all liked our choices! (We also liked that you could order a small plate if you had less of an appetite.) For desert we ordered the Coconut Cream pie and it was delicious! Thanks Shawna, Allison and Black Bear Diner for a great experience for our brother's birthday. We will be back! Tricia

I am not normally one to complain, but I visited today and had a terrible experience. For starters, the server Kynda, was very blunt. I understand maybe having a bad day, but when I added something to my order she just stared at me....no words. Then, she gave me the wrong drink. THEN, my french toast was raw, so I told her and she said "it's just soft". (It was in fact raw.) Then, when we were done eating my sister and I sat there for about 10 minutes before finally getting a bill. It was also dead silent in there and felt super awkward. There was several servers standing on the floor, and yet such terrible service. It isn't normally like this so maybe it was just an off day.

Black Bear Diner is a great chain of restaurants. They are consistent, the portions are good, the service is what you would expect from a good diner. They pricing isn't bad, and the atmosphere is unique. Bear paraphernalia is all around the restaurant, which my kids always enjoy looking at. The food tastes fresh, and there are usually some leftovers.

Update on previous bad birthday experience review. My husband and I visited on 12/02/23 to see if service was better. We timed everything. The restaurant was a little bit busier than last time. We were seated with a few minutes of arrival. Waiter was by right away for drink order. Waitress was a few minutes later for the food order. Which was at 11:40. I ordered a breakfast special and my husband ordered the pot roast dinner. She returned shortly afterwards with his salad and cornbread muffin. By 12:13 our meals were served. Thirty-three minutes. Needed a few more food runners. Notice food sitting at the pass under the warning lights. Pancakes were on the heavy side. Over mixed and the green leaf was wilted beyond recognition. But overall a better experience. We will be back again. Thank you.

Our server was amazing and service was quick! We were there at 6:30 and the restaurant didn't have a lot of people at that time. I ordered the baked potato soup. It was bland and tasted like watered down whit gravy with a couple of carrots and potato chunks. The pot roast was also bland and tasted like it was boiled in a plastic bag :/ mashed potatoes were good!

The food was delicious! Service was very polite and good! My steak was cooked to perfection with amazing flavor! My husband's salmon was good, and my daughter loved her cub meal! For the first time, my daughter struggled with deciding what to eat but has a plan to try the other choices in a particular order. Enjoyed the background music and was still able to have a decent conversation.

Don't Go! Never again! Christmas Day Dinner = 28.00 as soon as we reach the door they said we are out of pumpkin pie so I thought no problem they'll substitute something else. Did they? Hell no! She would take 10% off 28.00 when on the menu, the price of a piece of pie is 4.99. Then when they brought the salad out, There was one cucumber, one cherry tomato and very little salad on a small paper plate. Really folks on a paper plate? I could've done better at fast food! I was upset cause they are ripping people off on Christmas Day. We were there at 3 but had to wait an hour. Then, when they brought the food to the table, they said they were out of green beans so they substituted Coleslaw. He don't eat coleslaw, Why don't they ask first? If they can substitute coleslaw why can't they substitute pumpkin pie? The potatoes were spuds, I ordered a burger with onion rings. They brought fries with a pink burger. Then my husband asked for another roll. 1.79 for a roll. I was getting ready to just walk out. Finally our waitress got the manager to the table. They ended up giving us 12.00 off our bill. To make a long story short, this was very poor planning, and there must've been a breakdown in management. Nobody serves a salad in a restaurant on a small paper plate on Christmas Day, and nobody runs out of pumpkin pie and green beans either! Our waitress was nice, and she could absolutely see the discrepancies. She explained that she absolutely could not do nothing. And we believe her because she didn't even refill our glasses. I pray the owner sees this and prepares better for next holiday, or best thing for them to do is just stay closed on holidays because they showed us and everyone else, they can't handle it! 12.00 off the bill was not worth a rotten experience. The place was not crowded, it's that they couldn't get people to work that day.

I had never been to a Black Bear Diner before, which is surprising because it's apparently a chain, but I really enjoyed it. I ordered the meatloaf with seasonal vegetables (which was corn-on-the-cob) and Cole slaw. Their Cole slaw is amazingly good. I rarely find it that I like, but there's was spot on. The meat loaf was good and the portions are huge. I barely finished it. The atmosphere is what you would envision for a place with this name. Lots of bear motifs and general forestry. It almost looks like a place to eat in Disneyland. And the staff were extremely attentive. This is definitely a place worth repeating. They have quite a few locations, but not in Florida (sadly). Hopefully that will change one day.

We've eaten here several times and it is above average. The food is usually pretty good and the service is good. Salads are cold, burgers are large, and the selection of dishes is good. It's a good go-to for those who don't always want to eat fast food.

If you are a person who likes the experience of a themed restaurant, Black Bear diner is for you. The diner is very large and spacious. Our server was very nice and helpful. I ordered the bear's choice meal with French toast, sausage, and scrambled eggs. As far as the food quality goes, I would say it was average. There wasn't any part of my meal that I particularly enjoyed but it wasn't bad either. I think for diner food it was a bit basic. However, the prices were great for the amount of food that you get and the service was also great. If you have a family with kids, this could be a fun place to go and keep them entertained.

We came back for lunch after church today. I got the California burger- it has thousand island dressing, jack cheese, avocado, and red onion along with all the standard burger toppings. It was fresh and tasty. The 4 of us each ate heartily for about $12 each. The burgers were cooked to our temp preferences, and the service was friendly and attentive.

Server She never said her name. It's a shame no one wants to let customers know who you are. Probably means your ashamed of the quality of your table service or the menu. The receipt showed her name as Lacie. Atmosphere It's a bear country themed restaurant. Lots of black bears every where you look. Food We both got the ham n cheese omelet. I'm not sure if it's a cost saving thing or fraud thing. But the menu clearly says it comes with a biscuit, but had to ask for it. The server claims the omlets use shell eggs. They do not taste like shell eggs. She went and checked. We were correct. They use liquid carton eggs, but shell eggs can be requested. So, when the biscuits came, they were huge. They were dry but I could clearly taste butter. The strip cut hash browns were cold and tasted more like grease/oil than potatoes. The coffee was okay. Not great, not smooth. But it was drinkable. Overall I was excited to try for a good country breakfast. Like my previous review, this place looks like it's going to be a great experience. Sadly, this was not the case. It was not horrible. But, memorable for the wrong reasons. Military Yes, WITH ID

Been here a few times just average food to me. Pancakes are way too thick and fluffy. I like more of the smaller tight flank pancakes just average breakfast. Nothing special maybe would come back.

I highly recommend eating there, a wide variety of menu items and it's all delicious. The service was great and the rustic atmosphere is amazing. It was a great brunch.

I was excited to try this place for the first time. When I walked in the restaurant is really neat, it looks like a real lodge! Then I was super excited they offered chicken sausage. Then my food came the grits and eggs were delicious but my hash browns and sausage weren't cooked well enough so it wasn't a great experience. I would give them another try and next time I'll ask for those items to be cooked well!

Ordered door dash for Thanksgiving dinner. Ordered a 3-course meal: salad, entree and pie. Didn't get any pie. Contacted the restaurant via their feedback and didn't get a response. I could have lived without the pie but not getting a response from management is just unacceptable.

Delicious, home cooked fare. Fast and easy pick up. We had the meatloaf. Yum! They also have cream pies.

The service was quick and our waiter was friendly. Even though we came at a busy time (on a Sunday- after church service) we were still seated quickly and our food came out not even 20 minutes after ordering. The food was good as well. The portion size you get for the price is a plus also!

The food here was ok I expected better. The service was good and the ambiance is quaint.

The Black Bear Diner is one of the very few restaurants today that honors a patron's birthday with a full breakfast meal, not just a dessert. It is a tradition that makes people want to come back. To boot, my meal was excellent. The only reason why this wasn't 5 stars is because the service (even though the waitresses are very nice) is rather on the slow side.

Such good breakfasts but will not visit again for dinner. The staff is very nice and friendly service but the prime rib was thin and over done. Asked for horseradish and corn bread and received neither. Two fish pieces were not cooked thru. The salad was very good . Also the waitress was vacuuming while patrons were still eating and trying to talk. Not a good thing . We will go back for breakfast

The hash browns were undercooked ,if I could've gave this a zero Star I would , the hash browns were not only undercooked it was rather bland

OMG!!! the service was so NICE. Their chicken Alfredo is really good, the ambience are so nice, Kyara was my host and she give me a tour of this location and sat me down to my table!!!

Maegan was our server. We waited almost 20 minutes for her to take our order. The pancakes had powdered sugar on them and regular syrup. I specifically asked for NO sugar. Got the pancakes replaced, no problem. When we went to pay, Maegan had added "Italian Sausage" to our order. We did not order it and did not receive it. Sierra went and asked Maegan and Maegan said we DID order it and ate it! I had to pay for sausage I didn't get. Really burned me on Black Bear Diner. Plus I had to ask Maegan to refill my coffee 3 times (and they were not that busy at all) I normally tip the same amount as my order, I did not leave a tip at all. We will come back if we receive a refund for the sausage and Maegan does NOT wait on us again.

We were seated at a table that hadn't been cleaned big blobs of food on the menu and the floor was disgusting, covered in a LOT of trash & food. Very slow service, 2 of 3 meal orders were incorrect. The third order, the cheesecake was partially frozen. The restroom was clean but no TP. Staff were friendly but need some training and the manager needs to work on cleaning. If the front looks that bad, what is happening in the kitchen? Sorry won't be back.

I had a delicious bacon cheeseburger salad! The coffee was also very good. It was after church on Sunday and very crowded. I sat in a booth. The waitress was very good and my food came out quickly.

stood for about 10 mins waiting to be seated in a half empty restaurant..mildly annoying. but forgivable. No issues ordering, then the food... Chicken fried steak was ok...portion was small for what they charge. biscuit was ok as well..had better and had worse. the biggest and worst thing were the home fries... you should really do a quality audit on your cooks.. the home fries were so under cooked. they were hard and the couple I did eat were raw. how bad of a cook do you have to be to screw up home fries? made me start to wonder if the potatoes were even washed because they sure as hell were not cooked, browning raw potatoes is not cooking them. I've eaten at the Owasso location with no issues, this location needs some supervision at the least..maybe some retraining for your cooks..and I did tell my server and nothing was done. Skip this location... they are lacking.

First time here, such a cozy and welcoming environment. Great food and great service.

Food was awesome! Came back twice in one visit to show it off to friends who were in town. Service was great, even though they were slammed. Got the 2 egg combo both times and it didn't disappoint.

Staffing is amazing and everyone is very warm and welcoming. Food was delicious, and the setting is unique!

$5.50 for one cup of OJ. Between that, and the rest of the food that we ate, it's just not worth it and we will not be returning.

Had a great birthday breakfast this morning...food & service were both exceptional! If you leave hungry that's on you!

Very solid breakfast. The chorizo breakfast burrito was well done and stuffed with everything! I would say great breakfast burrito with some really nice flavors, including their in house salsa, but nothing too memorable to stand this place apart. Their hash-browns were nice and thick, and unique on their own. Slightly overpriced I would say is their orange juice. Although, tasted incredible because it was freshly squeezed as advertised, the cup was just super tiny for the price tag. Overall not many complaints, but not many high praises. Just satisfied.

The food is usually really good, but this time it was not. I ordered a bbq cheeseburger and the first one came out with plastic and hair on it. Then the second one came out raw. Not rare, but raw. Gooey.

Food is always sooo good! The service is constantly amazing, favorite breakfast place for when I'm in the mood for a good old fashioned meal!

Black Bear Diner mixes classic small-town diner food with a chain restaurant feel. It's like walking into a cabin, which is kind of fun. Another fun thing is they've got some merchandise at the front - I even saw bear shaped ugg boots for kids, lol! Staff were masked and people were relatively spaced out. Certain tables were marked as not being used. The menus were on paper, kind of like on a newspaper. I'm not sure if this was because of covid or if the menus are always like that... but it kind of added to the whole feel of the place. There were also QR codes (I assume leading to the menu) on the tables, though this wasn't advertised to us. Our waitress was really nice. I was having some trouble ordering, and she helped me get it all settled. I ended up with the chicken fried steak. it came with a roll, green beans and mashed potatoes, plus a salad that came out within minutes of ordering. I'm a huge fan of mashed potatoes, and these were good, though seemed a little sweet for my taste. Maybe because they were red potatoes? The green beans do have bacon in them, which isn't my favorite, but if you like that then I guess they were good. The salad was your basic starter salad, and I thought there was a good amount of it. I got mine with ranch, which was a thick kind that I thought tasted nice. The rolls were a hit. They're hearty but with a little sweetness too, and also a good density. Now, I'll admit I don't consider myself a CFS connoisseur (I know some people out there who probably are!) but for me, it was the best part. I liked both the breading and the meat itself. I thought it had good flavor and I actually liked how it wasn't too juicy. The breading was flakey but still substantial. I also thought the gravy was tasty, and definitely added to the overall flavor. Not the best I've ever had, but not bad either. I ended up with about half to take home, and it still tasted yummy (maybe even better?) the second time around.

The sever was great and the place is nicely layout and clean. But I don't need to go back. Had a classic Benedict. First the ham was like store bought sandwich sliced, the hollandaise sauce did not cover the the eggs. But worse the eggs were hard poached. Good thing I asked for more sauce to make up for it. The hashbrowns were terrible. Mine were undercooked and hubbies over cooked.

Our hostess Allysen was absolutely amazing she was very coordinated and brought us to our table immediately it was clean and her smile made us feel right at home. Her service was what has made us reoccurring customers and has kept us coming back. Big ups to Allysen!

Pretty cute cabin vibe in there. I was shocked at the extensive menu! Service was decent, could have been better seeing as it wasn't so busy but no big deal. The pancakes are huge and the cheese eggs are good.