California-based Black Bear Diner opens 3 more restaurants in Texas

Black Bear Diner has new opened three locations in Texas, the California restaurant chain announced Monday.

Known for its cabin-themed, family-style dining experience, Black Bear Diner serves homestyle comfort foods. Founded in Mount Shasta, California in 1995, the restaurant now has 161 locations in 13 states.

Texas 'a key growth market for Black Bear Diner,' CEO says

Monday's press release announced the openings of Black Bear Diner locations in Baytown, San Antonio's Monterrey Village and Laredo. This brings the chain up to 24 Texas locations. CEO Anita Adams identified the state as "a key growth market for Black Bear Diner."

"The enthusiastic reception we’ve received across the state reaffirms our belief in the enduring appeal of our concept and is a testament to Texas’s robust economy," Adams said in the press release. "We’re not just opening restaurants; we’re investing in communities and creating local gathering spots that resonate with Texans. We’re committed to continued investment here, with plans for further expansion in both existing and new markets across the state."

Black Bear Diner's new Texas locations

Three new Black Bear Diner locations have opened in the state:

• Baytown : 4021 I-10 Frontage
• San Antonio Monterrey Village : 8614 TX-151
• Laredo : 2704 Bob Bullock Loop

Each of the new locations have brought 80 to 100 new jobs to the areas, according to Black Bear Diner. The chain also notes unique touches added to the restaurants.

"The locations also incorporate local flair, with the Baytown diner featuring decor that pays homage to the Lynchburg Ferry service, the Laredo diner honoring the city with ranching bears and the Monterrey Village location showcasing a military-themed bear package to pay tribute to the area’s strong military presence," the press release says .

LIST: Other Black Bear Diner Texas locations

Aside from the three new openings, Black Bear Diner has 21 locations in the state:

• Amarillo : 7000 E Interstate 40 Hwy
• Beaumont : 5405 Walden Rd
• Brownsville : 3867 Frontage Rd 77/83
• Burleson : 12613 South Fwy
• Cypress : 19823 Northwest Fwy
• El Paso : 1295 Horizon Blvd
• Fort Worth Alliance : 9501 N Fwy
• Harker Heights : 401 W Central Texas Expy
• Humble : 9510 Farm to Market 1960 Bypass
• Katy : 24600 Katy Fwy #900
• League City : 2481 Gulf Fwy
• McAllen : 600 W Expy 83
• Mesquite : 3730 Towne Crossing Blvd
• New Braunfels : 4817 I-35
• North Houston : 15720 North Fwy
• Pasadena : 3497 East Sam Houston Pkwy S
• San Antonio Ackerman : 1112 Ackerman Rd
• San Antonio City Base : 2707 SE Military Dr
• Sugar Land : 13590 University Blvd E100
• The Woodlands : 8821 Metropark Dr
• Waco : 2424 Creekview Dr

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: California-based Black Bear Diner opens 3 more restaurants in Texas