Black Bear Diner

Specialties

Black Bear Diner specializes in good old fashioned family food and lots of it! We pride ourselves in offering classic American «diner» fair at affordable prices. With our trademark BEAR size portions, trust us that you will never leave Black Bear hungry!

We serve breakfast all day and have a very large and diversified menu, so we are sure to satisfy your whole clan with something good to eat.

Check out our fresh, homemade biscuits or our giant bear claws. We also have homemade cobblers that are made for one, but easily serve two. Diner classics like Meat Loaf and Pot Roast are always on the menu plus great tasting burgers and loads of sandwiches and salads.

History

Established in 1995.

In 1861 a gold prospector named Sisson fell in love with Strawberry Valley — a quaint mountain meadow at the foot of Mt. Shasta. He opened an inn overlooking wild berry patches that were frequented by black bears and people alike. Large portions of quality food in an interesting and friendly atmosphere became the standard that people expected on their visits.

In 1995, Bob and Laurie Manley and their partner Bruce Dean opened the first Black Bear Diner on the site of these old strawberry patches. They were determined to rekindle the level of hospitality that was lavished upon early guests to Strawberry Valley. The menu, service and décor were designed to remind the guest of a time when life was a little more simple, and service and quality were the cornerstones of business.

Although we’ve grown from a single location at Mt. Shasta to over 55 restaurants, all are dedicated to the same simple concepts that made the original inn at Strawberry Valley famous.

Meet the Business Owner

Bob and Laurie M and Bruce D.

Business Owner

In 1995, founders Bob & Laurie Manley, along with founding partner Bruce Dean, created the first Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta, California. In choosing a name and a theme for their restaurant, Bob, Laurie, and Bruce, immediately decided upon the black bear. It was a natural. The legendary black bear is native to the Mt. Shasta area, which was once known as Berryvale, due to the vast strawberry fields once enjoyed by bears and townspeople alike. The first Black Bear Diner sits on the site of these fields.

The Black Bear Diner reflects our founders’ upbringing in small-​town America. Their restaurant concept sprang from a desire to bring home-​style cooking and personal service back to the dining experience. While the Black Bear Diner reflects their creativity and concern for quality, service and value, our concept is built upon many years of practical experience in a variety of business endeavors.