Polar Bear

$ • Burgers, American, Vegetarian

Hours:
231 W Front St, Merrill
(541) 798-5724

About Polar Bear

Polar Bear is an exceptional restaurant that offers a delightful dining experience. Their shakes are renowned for being the best, with the hot fudge and real banana shakes being a particular highlight. The fry sauce is a tasty accompaniment to the delicious fries and tots. The restaurant features a grassy area for children to play, as well as public restrooms and picnic tables, making it a great stop for travelers. Whether you're craving a classic twisted ice cream cone or a satisfying meal, Polar Bear is sure to leave you satisfied.

The restaurant is described as having a nostalgic, 80s-style vibe, and is considered a great stop for those traveling the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. Customers have praised the western burger, curly fries, and white chocolate caramel malted shake, as well as the fresh and delicious fries and ice cream cones. The food is described as fresh and homemade-style, and the restaurant is a classic burger stand with great fries and amazing shakes. The staff are generally kind and polite, though the service can be a little slow at times. Overall, the experience is well worth the wait, and the restaurant is a favorite among locals and travelers alike.

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Polar Bear Reviews

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226 ratings
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Food
4.3
Atmosphere
4.1
Service
4.1

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I have been going to the Polarbear for over 20 years. Have always had good experiences and wonderful food. Today was not one of those days. I show up for lunch to pickup a call in order. After she takes my card for payment, she tells me that the ice cream machine is being cleaned and I cannot have my malt I ordered. Really? ​Who cleans the shake machine during lunch rush??? Then I get my shrimp basket and ask for cocktail sauce, and low and behold they are out of that too! Needless...read full review

Horrible service. Food could be alot better....we dont have many choices in this town. So step it up

Granted it was the fourth but after waiting in the drive thru for thirty minutes we were told anything but a beverage would be an additional twenty to twenty five minutes! For a corn dog and fries! Ended up getting corn dogs at the gas station across the street.

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Hours

Monday 10AM - 8PM
Tuesday 10AM - 8PM
Wednesday 10AM - 8PM
Thursday 10AM - 8PM
Friday 10AM - 8PM
Saturday 11AM - 8PM
Sunday 11AM - 8PM
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