My last review of another place, Yelp forced a one star. Today I had lunch here and I'd like the choice of another so I could give six stars. Hey, it's Friday, calling for a fish fry. My first thought when my food came was if it's as good as it looks and smells, it's going to be good. The fish (two large pieces) was perfectly fried, not greasy and flaked beautifully. The fries were just right. The salad bar while small had a nice variety of veggies as well as real bacon bits. There was coleslaw (very good), cottage cheese (very fresh) and potato salad. There were 6 dressing choices. This was my first visit but won't be my last. Highly recommend.

My wife, her adult daughter, and I drove out to Cottage Grove from Verona on a Packer pre-season Sunday just for the ride and stumbled on the Black Bear. I ordered the chicken sandwich with lettuce, mayo, tomato, and lettuce plus fries. It was very good and a substantial hunk of tender chicken. Coffee was excellent. My wife ordered eggs benedict with a substitute pair of small pancakes instead of hash browns with 2 minutes to go before the stated 2:00 PM cutoff for Sunday breakfast. All were delicious. Her daughter had the Reuben sandwich, also very good...

My husband and I had an event to attend in Cottage Grove, and we decided to check out the Black Bear Inn for dinner after. When you first walk in, it looks like any old bar in Wisconsin - until you look left, and then you will see a gorgeous log cabin-like dining room. I was blown away by the number of options, as well as the unexpected ones like crab legs! Never in a million years would I have thought I would be able to dine on crab legs in a bar. I actually didn't, because I ended up choosing the chicken parmesan sandwich, which did not disappoint!...

This place has become our go to take-out place during the pandemic. My husband (who is a picky eater) loves the Black Bear Burger. Like it's his favorite place to get a burger. I love their grilled chicken sandwich and our kids have tried a variety of stuff and have always been happy. The food is usually ready in just a few minutes so it is very convenient. I love that they are family owned and used/promoted Doundrins Distillery's (another local business) hand sanitizer during the onset of the pandemic. They seem to be very community focused and all around great people

The Black Bear Inn in Cottage Grove, Wi. Is a version of Cheers! A lot of regulars, but always welcoming to new patrons. Food is amazing, staff is amazing, and management is amazing as well! Daily specials are great, my favorite is Meatloaf Thursday! Kids eat free on Sunday (call for specific time frame/age group). Decorations during Halloween and Christmas is above exceptional!! The fireplace is a great added touch! Highly recommend giving it a try if you have not already!! Steve is the best in the kitchen!!

My last review of another place, Yelp forced a one star. Today I had lunch here and I'd like the choice of another so I could give six stars. Hey, it's Friday, calling for a fish fry. My first thought when my food came was if it's as good as it looks and smells, it's going to be good. The fish (two large pieces) was perfectly fried, not greasy and flaked beautifully. The fries were just right. The salad bar while small had a nice variety of veggies as well as real bacon bits. There was coleslaw (very good), cottage cheese (very fresh) and potato salad. There were 6 dressing choices. This was my first visit but won't be my last. Highly recommend.