Black Bear Diner

“Fantastic service, great food, and a team that truly cares.”

Pearl Lee★★★★

Updated review (for visit 1/7/26): After my last review, Black Bear Diner and the manager of the Federal Way location, Tanisha reached out to me to hear what went wrong. Tanisha asked me a lot of questions to see what went wrong and the alternatives of how my visit could have gone better. She told me that my experience should have not happened and that she was going to re-train staff members from all the negatives of my visit from happening. She was extremely professional, understanding and wanting to prove that this was how they operate normally. After hearing how passionate and truly wanting

Jeff Wong★

We had the turkey dinner special on Thanksgiving. I was a little early for my pickup time and go to observe the staff in action. Everyone on the staff was cheerful and seemed to be enjoying working on the holiday. Special shout out to the young man packing carryouts and the waitress working the counter area. However, once we started eating the meal everything was so salty. The stuffing so much so that it left that sting. I wonder if the chef has taste issues or didn't check it. My wife threw out the mashed potatoes. I had such high expectations after watching the staff but alas it was a rea

Christopher★★★

The food is solid diner fare. Not especially memorable, but it gets the job done if you’re craving something classic and hearty. Service was friendly, which helped the experience. Overall, it’s on par with places like IHOP or Denny’s. Nothing standout, but a reliable option.

Sonia Cortes★★★★★

We had a wonderful experience at Black Bear Diner! The food was good, served hot, and everything tasted fresh. What really made our visit exceptional was the outstanding service from Lupe. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her positive attitude and genuine kindness made us feel at home from the moment we sat down. It’s rare to receive service this great. Lupe has been at Black Bear Diner for as long as we can remember and is one of the reasons we keep coming back! If you’re dining here, be sure to request Lupe as your server—