This was my first visit (Apr 13)…but absolutely not my last! A coworker recommended this place when I asked about a “good chicken fried steak.” I’m so thankful my family and I chose to go here. This, overall, was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The restaurant is conveniently located. There’s plenty of parking space. The outside was neat, clean and appealing (good spots for taking pics). There’s outside dining space as well. Upon entry, we were greeted warmly and there were no off-putting smells (if a place doesn’t smell right, I can’t eat there. Period.). The environment was clean, cozy and cared for. We were seated in a large booth that was clean! I was able to slide into the booth—both booth and table were clean: no stickiness, no crumbs, no wetness no nothing but booth and table…and did I say, CLEAN!? :-) Ketchup bottle on the table—clean! SOON after being seated, we were greeted by our waiter, JESSE, and he was a stand-out from the get-go. He was polite, charming, kind, gracious, knowledgeable, down-to-earth, comical and ready to serve. He served us as if he owned the place—truly vested and invested—and as if we were the only people in the building. He made it all about us and made sure we were delighted with our full experience. He “WAITED” on us in full-service fashion and he was a joy. He didn’t bug nor bother, he didn’t huff nor puff (lol) he was genuinely glad to be in this space and we were so glad he was, too. Thank you, Jesse!!! Sooo, I don’t get the chicken fried steak. My mom did. She got the smaller sized portion, and it was still a big portion. It was good (I tasted it) and she enjoyed it. My husband went with the pot roast. It was succulent, tender and full of vegetables. The mashed potatoes were real and the brown gravy topped it all off. Since I was in a new place, I went out on a limb and tried something new. The Bacon Bleu Burger was sooooo good and my sweet potato fries were natural cut and cooked to perfection. The ranch dressing I requested for dipping was thick and homemade…turns out, it’s a “bacon ranch.” Not much room left for dessert, but we did it anyway…fudge chocolate cake and creamy cheesecake. Totally delectable. I was so overwhelmed by the sheer number of sumptuous choices on the menu, that it was hard to decide. Jesse was helpful and patient. When I go back I’m pretty sure I will have to try something from the breakfast menu. You can get breakfast, lunch or dinner any time of the day, 6am-10pm. My Black Bear experience was so FULL and RICH, and so was I. I was a content bear. lol. Everything was great, start to finish. Every employee that I made eye contact with had a smile for me…almost knowingly, as if they could see and appreciate my glee and confidently respond with smile like “Yeah girl, we know…we know.” Hahahaa. I loved it all. Can’t wait to go back. I had to hug Jesse as we said our good-byes. I made a new friend…and I have a new favorite place to dine. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️