Black Bear Family Restaurant

Food was excellent the proportions were excellent waitresses were super nice and it was very clean prices were very reasonable best plates of food definitely wanna go back In a heartbeat family came down and eat it was the best were from Shawano.

Great food at great prices. Friendly staff 😋

MY CAR HAD TO GET WORK DONE ON IT, SO WHILE WE WERE WAITING WE DECIDED TO TRY SOMETHING NEW. WE ARRIVED AROUND 11AM new years day AND IT WAS PACKED. WE FINALLY FOUND A SPOT AND HEADED IN. the hostess ANGIE GREETED AND GOT US SAT. NOT LONG AFTER LISA CAME OVER TO GREET US. SHE HAD SERVERAL TABLES AND ALL MADE SURE TO CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES AND GIVE HER A FEW DOLLARS. IF SHE WASN'T TAKING ORDERS , SHE WAS FILLING COFFEE'S, REFILLING SODAS. WE WERE IMPRESSED ON HOW CLEAN AND ORGANIZED EVERYTHING WAS. THEY HAVE BUS CARTS WHICH I THOUGHT WAS GENIUS BECAUSE NOT ONLY IS IT EFFICIENT BUT SAVES THE BUSSER BACK.

Now the FOOD SELECTION COVERS JUST ABOUT ANYONES TASTE. FROM BEER BATTERED COD , STEAK, SHRIMP, STIRFRY, FRENCH DIP OH AND A CHICKEN AND DUMPLING TO RIVAL Mary's in my opinion 😋
I grew up in Milwaukee and Sunday rider was Broasted Chicken. I've lived in Appleton area for 33 years and it hard to find Broasted Chicken let alone good braosted chicken with the right amount of seasoning and not dry. Well I found it at The Black Bear. THEIR BROASTED CHICKEN IS NOT ONLY PERFECTLY SEASONED BUT IS TENDER AND JUCICY AND PERFECTLY COOKED INSIDE. OT TOOK ME BACK TO 1977 Milwaukee Wisconsin. it comes with a verity of sides and a desert for 10.99 I think it was and a $2 uncharg if you want all 4 pieces white or all dark meat. IM A DARK MEAT GIRL SO I APPRECIATED THE OPTION. I FORGOT TO TELL HER ALL DARK MEAT AND SHE WAS GENUINELY SWEET AND SAID ILL GO RIGHT BACK AND TELL THE COOKS. LEO & JUAN. I TOLD HER TELL THEM IM SORRY , TRULY. IF YOU WORKED IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY, YOU KNOW ITS A HARD TO CHANGE AN ORDER IF THEY ARE ALREADY MAKING IT AND WHY I SENT MY APOLOGIES.
OUR SOUP CAME OUT A DECENT AMOUNT AND WAS FLAVOURFUL AND THE DUMPLINGS WERE REALLY GOOD.
THE DESERT I ORDER WAS A STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE AND I REALLY HATE WHEN THE CAKE IS SOGGY WITH THE STRAWBERRY SAUCE BUT AGAIN I FORGOT TO SAY PUT STRAWBERRIES AND SAUCE ON THE SIDE BUT NO WORRIES THEY GOT YOU! IT ARRIVED AND I SAY OH BOY BUT I LIKED LISA SO MUCH I JUST COULDN'T SO I TOOK A BITE HOPING FOR THE BEST LOL AND OMG SO GOOD NO SOGGY CAKE. THE CAKE WAS MOIST AND EVERYTHING TASTED SO GOOD, THE WHOLE MEAL, PATRONS WERE REALLY SWEET AND THE VIVBE WAS RELAXED AND CHEERFUL 😊 YOU CAN TELL THE STAFF LOVES WHAT THEY DO AND THE OWNER MADE SURE TO SET THEIR STAFF UP FOR SUCCESS, EVERYTHING THEY COULD NEED IS A FEW STEEPS AWAY SO THEY DON'T WASTE TIME GOING DOWNSTAIRS OR BACK STORAGE ROOM TO GET SUPPLIES.
I don't get why THE Black Bear only gets a 4.4 star. either the people reviewing are never happy or don't know good food. I've eaten at Bobby Flays in Vegas we had 4 people with 3 bottles of wine for a total 3,200 including tip. we also like to eat at RYE so we know we'll made food so if you love food WELL MADE FOOD AND AN INVITING ATMOSPHERE. WITH REASONABLY PRICED SELECTIONS THIS IS YOUR PLACE!
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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Broasted Chicken, Chicken Dumpling Soup

Nice place to eat with plenty of options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great breakfast, and it was reasonably priced. Service was great@

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Toast

Friendly and good size portions.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Toast, Potato Pancakes

We really enjoy the food and service here! Wait staff is always friendly and helpful and the food is always very good! I have had an array of different foods and have never been disappointed!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Dumpling Soup

This place is awesome. Great service, great food. What an amazing experience....and a VERY CHEAP price point. You HAVE TO try it. You will NOT be disappointed!!!!

Decent food and good service. Nothing fancy, but sometimes you are just in the mood for classic diner food and coffee. Affordably priced, and many of the specials also include dessert.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food! I will be back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome find! Great food. Great service. Reasonable prices. What more could you want.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

People who rate this place very low, all I can say is look in the mirror. What type of person are you? The food was delicious, staff very friendly, and nicely decorated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Fries, Chicken Soup

Great place to eat with a big group or family!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Good food, prompt service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

A regular meeting place for a hearty breakfast, good service and the company of good friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5