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What to order
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Biscuits And Gravy
Recommended multiple times for its huge portion and satisfying comfort-food flavor, especially as part of breakfast plates.
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Salmon
Praised more than once for being seasoned and cooked perfectly, with fresh sides and strong presentation.
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Turkey Club
Called delicious and served with the perfect amount of fries, making it a standout sandwich choice.
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Bigfoot Country Fried Chicken Steak
Highlighted as delicious with great flavor, and noted for being a very large, filling meal.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Described as amazing, with a crisp crust and creamy, rich filling that impressed even someone who usually skips dessert.
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Avocado Bacon Eggs Benedict
Called a favorite meal ever and repeatedly ordered because it is so satisfying and well liked.
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Chicken Pot Pie
Included among a meal described as really good and fresh, with large portions.
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Beef Stew
Praised for being flavorful and served as a generous, full plate.
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Open Face Turkey Sandwich
Recommended for its huge portions and good value, especially with mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Black Bear Diner Arvin
Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is Black Bear Diner Arvin known for?
It is especially known for oversized comfort-food plates like the Bigfoot Country Fried Chicken Steak, chicken fried steak, and breakfast dishes with biscuits and gravy. Reviewers repeatedly mention the huge portions and say the food is flavorful and filling, which makes it a common stop for road-trippers in Arvin, California.
What dishes are most recommended at Black Bear Diner Arvin?
Frequently recommended items include the Bigfoot Country Fried Chicken Steak, tri tip, chicken pot pie, blackened salmon, and the avocado bacon eggs benedict. Reviewers also call out the biscuits and sausage, biscuits and gravy, turkey club, and seasonal pumpkin cheesecake for being especially good and generously portioned.
Is Black Bear Diner Arvin good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is moderate, and reviewers often say the value is strong because the plates are very large, sometimes described as huge or full even on the smaller dinner menu. Meals like the turkey club, beef stew, and breakfast platters are seen as filling enough that many people leave with leftovers or feel they got a lot for the price.
Is Black Bear Diner Arvin a good stop for road trips or busy meal times?
Yes, reviewers often mention stopping here while driving, and several say they were seated quickly even when the restaurant was busy. It is also a practical stop because the location has lots of parking and outlets at some tables, which is useful for travelers charging phones before getting back on the road.
