Black Bear Diner
490 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael
(415) 295-7897
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
California Bacon Benedict
New York Steak & Eggs
Bob's Big Bear Burger
Classic Eggs Benedict
Roasted Turkey
Steak and Eggs
Club Sandwich
Turkey Club
Corn Muffin
Taste of the Tropics Limited Time Offers
Island Breakfast Tacos
Flour tortillas stuffed with eggs scrambled with taco-seasoned beef, onion, and cheddar cheese, topped with a spicy chipotle aioli, avocado, and cilantro. Served with sweet & spicy pineapple-jalapeno salsa, fresh fruit, and choice of side.
Blazin' BBQ Beef
Slow-braised in a spicy pepper BBQ sauce on a brioche bun with chipotle aioli, pickled jalapenos, homemade crispy onion straws & sweet & spicy pineapple-jalapeno coleslaw. Served with your choice of side.
Luau Crispy Chicken
Hand-breaded boneless buttermilk-marinated chicken, fried golden to order, topped with sweet & spicy pineapple-jalapeno salsa. Served with pineapple-jalapeno coleslaw and sweet potato fries.
Pina Colada Pancakes
Sweet cream pancakes topped with a whipped pina colada cream, homemade pineapple topping, fresh banana and toasted coconut. Served with maple syrup.
Tropical Cheesecake
A slice of creamy California cheesecake with a graham cracker crust topped with pineapple, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Tropical Lemonade
Tropical Arnold Palmer
Hungry Bear Breakfasts
BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs*
Served with 3 eggs, strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR fresh fruit & 2 housemade biscuits.
The Grizz
2 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links & a ham steak, served with your choice of potato.
10 oz New York Steak & Eggs
10 oz of seasoned steak served with 3 eggs & 2 housemade biscuits.
Classic 2-Egg Combos
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon & Eggs
Our hickory smoked bacon is some of the best you'll ever have.
Hickory Smoked Ham & Eggs
We use a generous, thick-cut slice for this traditional breakfast favorite.
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Slow-roasted corned beef brisket, shredded then griddle-fried with potatoes.
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Tender steak, breaded and deep-fried then smothered in our country gravy.
Hot Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs
We make our own, in-house from a recipe passed down through generations of Italian families.
Link Sausage & Eggs
3 large links of our specially seasoned pork sausage.
Chicken Sausage Link & Eggs
Two 3.2 oz links made with 100% boneless thigh meat, roasted peppers, onions and garlic served with two eggs, choice of side and a biscuit.
No Meat, just the eggs please!
2 eggs cooked your way!
Mild Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs
We make our own, in-house from a recipe passed down through generations of Italian families.
Omelettes & Scrambles
California Omelette
Avocado, mushroom & jack cheese.
Southern Scramble
Split biscuit covered with 2 sausage patties, 2 scrambled eggs & country gravy.
Joe's Hobo Omelette
Ham, link sausage, bacon, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, spinach & onion.
Bruce's Meat Lover's Omelette
Ham, bacon, link sausage & jack cheese.
Shasta Scramble
Avocado, spinach, tomato, onion, bell pepper & jack cheese.
Denver Omelette
Diced ham, bell pepper & onion, topped with cheddar cheese.
Vegetarian Omelette
Mushroom, onion, tomato, bell pepper, spinach & jack cheese.
Chicken Fried Steak Omelette
A 3-egg omelette stuffed with diced chicken fried steak, spinach, red onion, mushroom, red & green bell pepper and jack and cheddar cheeses! Topped with country gravy and served with your choice of side and a biscuit.
Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast
Bear's Choice
Your choice…you make it just right!
Pancake Stack - 2 Cakes
Our secret recipe sweet cream pancakes!
Sweet Cream Waffle
The Volcano
All stacked high!3 cakes, 2 link sausage, 2 slices of bacon, 2 eggs.
Thick-Cut French Toast
Stuffed Blackberry French Toast
Our fruit filled bear claw, dipped in egg batter* & griddled to perfection. Served with fresh fruit.
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
3 slices of thick-cut cinnamon roll dipped in French toast batter and grilled then topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with icing. Served with fresh fruit.
Bear's Benedicts
Classic Eggs Benedict
Split English muffin, sliced ham & 2 poached eggs* covered in Hollandaise sauce.
California Bacon Benedict
Split English muffin, thick-cut sliced bacon, avocado, spinach, grilled tomato slices & 2 poached eggs* covered in Hollandaise sauce.
Specialty Breakfasts
Breakfast Burrito
Chorizo sausage, country potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, onion, & cilantro all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Served with housemade salsa and fresh fruit.
The ScramBOWL
A hearty all-in-one bowl of ham, bacon, link sausage, eggs, bell pepper, onion & pickled jalapeño, scrambled over country red potatoes, then topped with cheddar cheese & country gravy. Served with a housemade biscuit.
Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado on toasted wheat bread served with 2 eggs* and fresh fruit.
Fit & Focused Chicken Sausage Scramble
(A low calorie breakfast option.) Diced chicken sausage scrambled with egg whites, jack cheese, spinach, and sautéed mushroom. Topped with avocado and diced tomatoes, served with fresh fruit and one slice of dry, wheat toast.
Breakfast Club Melt
Bacon, ham, egg, tomato, and Monterey Jack & American cheeses on thick-cut sourdough bread grilled with a Parmesan crust.
Little Less Breakfasts
1 Egg Breakfast
Served with your choice of 2 slices of bacon OR 2 sausage links OR ham steak.
1 Biscuit & Country Gravy
Served with 2 Slices of Bacon OR 2 sausage links.
The Mini Volcano
All stacked high! 2 cakes, 1 link sausage, 1 slice of bacon, 1 egg*.
Ham & Cheese Omelette
Made with 2 eggs*, diced ham and cheddar cheese.
Breakfast Extras
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon
4 slices
Side of Loaded Potato
Your choice of potato topped with diced bacon and shredded cheddar cheese!
Strip-Cut Hash Browns
Side of Gravy
Sausage
3 links or 2 patties.
Biscuits & Gravy
Side of 2 Eggs
Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Blackberry Filled
With almond filling.
Country Red Potatoes
Toast
English Muffin
Fruit Bowl
Hickory Smoked Ham Steak
Hot Oatmeal
Served with cinnamon and Ocean Spray® Craisins® & nut medley.
Grits
Fresh Baked Bear Claw, Classic
With almond filling.
Burgers
Western BBQ Burger
A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Covered in tangy BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese & deep-fried onion rings.
California Burger
A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Topped with Avocado & jack cheese.
Shasta Cheeseburger
A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Topped with your choice of cheese.
Patty Melt
A 6 oz. all beef patty built on grilled rye bread with grilled onion and Swiss cheese.
Parmesan Sourdough Cheeseburger
We build this 6 oz. all beef burger just a little bit differently… Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese, tomato & grilled onion adorn thick-cut sourdough bread grilled golden with a garlic Parmesan cheese crust.
Bob's Big Bear Burger
A 10 oz. all beef patty is specially seasoned and served with grilled onions, tomato, dill pickle chips, lettuce, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Served with your choice of side.Make it DELUXE! – Add 2 slices of our thick-cut smoked bacon & your choice of cheese. ($)
Bacon & Cheddar Burger
A 6 oz. all beef patty built on a golden brioche bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise & Thousand Island dressing. Topped with diced bacon & cheddar cheese.
Dr. Praeger's® Veggie Burger
Carrots, peas, broccoli and spinach join forces in this delicious veggie burger.
Cheeseburger Basket - Single
A 3.2oz all-beef patty, topped with American cheese, tomato, dill pickle chips, red onion, green leaf lettuce, mayonnaise & housemade Thousand Island dressing on a grilled brioche bun served with your choice of side.
Cheeseburger Basket - Double
Two 3.2oz all-beef patties, topped with American cheese, tomato, dill pickle chips, red onion, green leaf lettuce, mayonnaise & housemade Thousand Island dressing on a grilled brioche bun served with your choice of side.
Sandwiches & Strips
Chicken Strips Basket
4 breaded chicken tenders. Served with your choice of BBQ or bacon ranch dressing.
Turkey Club
Triple-decker stacked with roasted turkey breast, bacon, ham, tomato, lettuce & mayonnaise.
Tri-Tip Dip
Thinly sliced seasoned tri-tip stacked on a soft Tribeca® roll & served with au jus.
B.L.T.
With bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise.
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
Diced crispy chicken strips tossed with salad mix, red onion, diced tomato, avocado and our housemade Bacon Ranch dressing, wrapped up in a large tortilla. Spice it up with Frank's RedHot® Buffalo Sauce!
Open-Faced Hot Turkey
Roasted turkey breast served open-faced on sliced white bread with red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy & cranberry sauce.
Reuben
Our own corned beef piled on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Thousand Island dressing.
Tuna Melt
Warmed Albacore tuna salad served on grilled rye with cheddar cheese.
Chicken Avocado Club
This triple-stack includes marinated grilled chicken breast, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese & mayonnaise.
Super Salads
Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad
Salad mix topped with chopped crispy chicken tenders, cherry tomato, crispy bacon, hard-boiled egg, diced avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, red onion & croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.
Taco Salad
Your choice of seasoned ground beef or marinated grilled chicken breast served in a crispy tostada bowl lined with refried beans then topped with salad mix, tomato, onion, olive, cheddar cheese, jack cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeño, avocado, cilantro & dressing of your choice.
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad
All that's missing is the bun in this perfect protein-style meal. Salad mix topped with a chopped burger patty*, bacon, dill pickle, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese & served with Thousand Island dressing.
Chili, Soup & Lunch Combos
Bowl of Chili
A red chili that includes pinto beans, ground beef, our housemade Mild Italian sausage, tomato sauce and several other spices! Topped with cheddar cheese, diced red onion and served with sour cream and a cornbread muffin.
Bowl of Soup
Our soup of the day!
½ Sandwich & Bowl of Soup
Choose from a ham, turkey, Albacore tuna salad or Waldorf chicken salad sandwich. Served with tomato, green leaf lettuce, mayonnaise & the soup of the day.
Cup of Soup
Our soup of the day!
Cup of Chili
A red chili that includes pinto beans, ground beef, italian sausage, tomato sauce and several other spices! Topped with cheddar cheese, diced onion and served with sour cream.
Full-Course Homestyle Dinners
New York Steak*
10 oz. steak topped with deep-fried onion rings.
BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak
Our best-selling item. Tender beef, breadedthen deep-fried & smothered in our owncountry gravy.
Housemade Meatloaf
A special recipe of ground beef and seasoned housemade sausage. Roasted then topped with beef gravy.
BBQ Ribs
St. Louis-style pork ribs slathered with Sweet Baby Ray's® BBQ sauce.
Diner Deals
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine tossed in creamy alfredo sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese and served with garlic Parmesan toast.
Chicken & Waffle
Our secret recipe sweet cream waffle, topped with breaded chicken tenders. Served with syrup and fresh fruit.
Blackened Pesto Salmon
Cajun seasoned, grilled salmon fillet topped with creamy pesto sauce. Served over sautéed spinach & cherry tomatoes with mashed potatoes & country gravy and seasonal vegetables.
Shrimp & Chips
Fish & Chips
Cod fillets lightly battered and fried. Served with French fries, housemade cole slaw & tartar sauce.
Pesto Fettuccine
Fettuccine tossed in creamy pesto sauce and topped with diced tomatoes Parmesan cheese. Served with garlic Parmesan toast.
White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Al dente cavatappi pasta smothered in a creamy, aged white cheddar sauce. Served with garlic Parmesan toast.
Little Less Dinners
Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steak
Tender beef, breaded then deep-fried & smothered in our own country gravy.
Housemade Meatloaf
A special recipe of ground beef and seasoned housemade sausage. Roasted then topped with beef gravy.
Cub Breakfasts
Cubs Chocolate Chip Pancakes
3 of our yummy pancakes loaded with chocolate chips. Sprinkled with powdered sugar and topped with a dab of whipped cream.
Happy Cub Cake
Sweet cream pancakes topped with banana, strawberry, chocolate chips and whipped cream.
Cubs Bear Choice
1 egg* PLUS - Choose one of the following:1 biscuit and gravy, or 1 pancake, or 1 piece of French toast, or 1 small waffle.AND Choose from 1 piece of bacon or 1 sausage link.
Cubs Scrambler
1 scrambled egg with diced ham and cheddar cheese. Served with fresh fruit and toast.
Cubs Strawberry French Toast
One slice of thick-cut sourdough French toast topped with whipped cream. Served with sliced strawberries and syrup.
Cubs Mini Volcano
An eruption of delicious options, including 2 pancakes, 1 egg*, 1 piece of bacon and 1 sausage link.
Cubs Sprinkle Cakes
Sweet cream pancakes with mixed rainbow sprinkles and whipped cream.
Cub Lunches & Dinners
Cubs Chicken Strips 2 pcs
Served with barbecue sauce or bacon ranch dressing and your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.
Cubs Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A classic served with American Cheese. Served with your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.
Cubs Brandi's Favorite Macaroni & Cheese
Served with French fries or fresh fruit.
Cubs Biscuit Bear's Burger & Fries
Served with your choice of French fries or fresh fruit.
Cubs Fettuccine Alfredo
Served with garlic bread.
Sides & Extras
Corn Bread Muffin
French Fries
Loaded Potato
Any choice of potato topped with cheddar cheese and diced bacon.
Onion Rings
Served with Bacon Ranch dressing.
Side of Veggies
Dinner Salad
Salad mix topped with cherry tomato, cucumber and carrot. Served with your choice of dressing.
Side of Gravy
Sweet Potato Fries
French Fries & Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries & Onion Rings
Beverages
Milkshake
Other Juice - Large
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Large
Kids' Juice
Lemonade
Hot Chocolate
Arnold Palmer
Coffee
Creamy Vanilla Cold Brew
Cold Brew Coffee
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Small
Soft Drink
Creamy Mocha Cold Brew
Malted Milkshake
Other Juice - Small
Milk - Large
Milk - Small
Iced Tea
Hot Tea
Kids' Milk
Kids' Chocolate Milk
Kids' Lemonade
Kids' Soft Drink
Oat Milk - Large
Oat Milk - Small
Kids' Oat Milk
Desserts
Banana Cream Pie
Banana cream layered with banana slices in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream.
5 Layer Chocolate Cake
Five layers of moist chocolate cake finished with an elegant dark chocolate ganache.
Apple Cobbler
Sweet cinnamon apples topped with a buttery woven lattice crust.
Olga's Bread Pudding
Made with bread, heavy whipping cream, eggs and vanilla, then served warm with a scrumptious pecan praline sauce and whipped cream. If you have never tried bread pudding, this is the one that will make you a believer – it's ‘awe'some!
Chocolate Cream Pie
Rich chocolate cream in a chocolate cookie crust. Topped with whipped cream.
Coconut Cream Pie
Decadent coconut cream in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
Grandma's Favorite Berry Cobbler
Malted Milkshake
Milkshake
Carrot Cake
A triple-layer spice cake with carrots, coconut, pineapple and walnuts layered with cream cheese frosting.
Family Meals To Go
Bacon, Eggs & Pancakes Family Meal
8 Scrambled eggs and 8 slices of thick-cut bacon served with 4 sweet cream pancakes and syrup.
Eggs, Potatoes & Biscuits Family Meal
8 Scrambled eggs, 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut hash browns or country red potatoes.
Chicken Strips & Fries Family Meal
8 breaded chicken tenders served with a mountain of French fries and your choice of BBQ sauce or Bacon Ranch Dressing.
Breakfast Combo Family Meal
8 Scrambled eggs, 4 slices of thick-cut bacon and 4 link sausages served with 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut hash browns or country red potatoes.
Fish & Chips Family Meal
8 Cod fillets lightly battered and fried and served with housemade tartar sauce and your choice of 2 dinner sides.
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs Family Meal
4 Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steaks with country gravy, served with 8 Scrambled eggs, 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut hash browns or country red potatoes.
Shasta Scramble Family Meal
A family breakfast for 3-4 people!8 eggs scrambled with avocado, spinach, tomato, onion, bell pepper & jack cheese. Served with 4 housemade biscuits and your choice of strip-cut hash browns or country red potatoes.
Chicken Fried Steak Family Meal
4 Bear Paw Chicken Fried Steaks with country gravy, served with your choice of 2 dinner sides.
Family Beverages To Share
Minute Maid Lemonade - 96oz
Freshly-Brewed Black Bear Diner Coffee - 96oz
Single origin, 100% Nicaraguan-grown coffee. If you haven't heard of our Bears Brew Back partnership, please visit our website to learn more!
Freshly-Brewed Lipton Iced Tea - 96oz
Arnold Palmer - 96oz
A mix of freshly-brewed Lipton Iced Tea and Minute Maid Lemonade.
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Recent Reviews
So great that haven't closed this restaurant. Great service always, great atmosphere always. Food mostly always satisfying and price also these days not horrible! Please go eat here so the don't close it! Where else is there to go anymore? NO WHERE
June 2025
Fewer sauce options than the diner in our hometown, but the food was just as good! Staff was kind and quick to serve. Avocados and fruits were very fresh!
Fun to have a comfortable dining experience, away from home. Thank you!
Fun to have a comfortable dining experience, away from home. Thank you!
June 2025
I've visited allot of black bears. This one I could tell the chicken strips were from a bag. The color want the usual brown from the oil and not a crisp as usual. Otherwise was a good lunch.
June 2025
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