Award-winning full-service dining concept comes to Barstow, Calif.

TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), is opening of the second Black Bear Diner restaurant with a log-cabin and bear-themed aesthetic in the TA and Petro network.

This new full-service restaurant is located at TA, I-15, Exit 178 (2930 Lenwood Road), in Barstow, Calif.

Black Bear Diner was recognized as one of the Top 10 High Performing Regional Chains in 2015 by Full Service Restaurant Magazine. The award-winning full-service dining concept offers home-style meals that reflect the brand’s small-town roots, including comfort food classics like chicken fried steak, corned beef hash and slow-cooked pot roast. The diner also features a wide selection of dessert favorites such as apple crumb cobbler and chocolate cream pie. All Black Bear Diner restaurants display a fun, log-cabin and bear-themed atmosphere, and are designed to remind quests that quality and service are key ingredients to every meal.

“We are excited to operate another Black Bear Diner in our network,” said John Ponczoch, senior vice president of TravelCenters of America’s and leader of the TA Restaurant Group. “Black Bear Diner offers our guests the ultimate in quality comfort food served in a cozy and unique atmosphere where they can unwind, relax and enjoy their meal.”

The addition of the new full-service Black Bear Diner at TA Barstow complements the existing Subway restaurant.