The Black Bear Bistro

This quaint little gem in downtown Algonquin is the coziest, friendliest little place! Took my friend here to celebrate her 40th birthday. It was perfect! The food is prepared fresh from scratch, and it is worth.the wait! Our waiter was extremely attentive, courteous and offered suggestions since it was our first time there. This is the type of place where you can forget the outside world, relax in the company of friends and enjoy a phenomenal meal. The owner came out to greet us and you could tell she was humble, yet proud of her husband, an experienced chef of 27 years. It is very obvious how much love and passion goes into running this place. Highly recommend it!!!

Amazing!! This little gem appears to be a very unassuming little restaurant, but wow!! What it hides behind it's glass storefront doors is exceptional. The Black Bear Bistro offers a wide variety of options that include many out of the ordinary options (ex: kangaroo) the food was beyond delicious & cooked to perfection!! The flavors were incredible, the most tender meats, perfectly roasted veggies & a wide variety of options to quench your thirst!! Staff was amazing as well. Our server, Henry, was excellent! Very attentive & knowledgeable about the menu & offered wine options when asked. One of the owners came around & asked how everything was, took the time to tell us a little about their restaurants origins, her fabulous chef husband & su chef son. You can tell they take great pride in everything they do & it shows! The chef clearly preforms magic on the cooktop, the food was as delicious as it was beautiful! I loved every morsel I ate & I'll definitely be going back again! I highl

What an incredible dinner we had tonight at Black Bear Bistro! From the warm welcome we received from the always delightful Estella, the wonderful service from Jerry and the amazingly delicious dinner, it was a perfect evening! The blackened swordfish special was truly magic, I’ve never had better swordfish anywhere. My husband ordered the trout which is always spectacular. Don’t skip the escargot appetizer, it’s the stuff dreams are made of. And to finish it off, try the key lime pie! I think Black Bear Bistro is the best restaurant you’ll find in the area, my number 1 pick for a fantastic dinner! Thanks for a great night Black Bear, I can’t wait to return!