Black Bear Diner is coming to Santa Ana next month

Redding-based Black Bear Diner is opening a restaurant in a former Carrow’s at 3355 S. Bristol Ave., Santa Ana in early July, according to the O.C. Register.

Black Bear Diner was founded in 1995. They are a community-oriented, family dining concept that offers a “one-of-a-kind experience in a fun, bear-themed atmosphere,” according to their website.The company has a goal of opening 100 units by 2018.

Since 1999, Ray Schulz has carved over 200 black bear sculptures that are featured outside each of their restaurants.

They have been in business for over 20 years, serving traditional American dinner fare such as chicken fried steak, fried chicken, housemade meatloaf and a variety of steaks. They also serve breakfast and lunch.

According to Yelp, Black Bear Diner is known for huge portions and low prices.

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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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