By Brett Fisher

  • Lee Kennedy (left) greets guests in front of the Black Bear Diner Wednesday morning.
    Lee Kennedy (left) greets guests in front of the Black Bear Diner Wednesday morning.
  • Guests in the front lobby of the Black Bear Diner.
    Guests in the front lobby of the Black Bear Diner.
  • The main dining room at the Black Bear Diner.
    The main dining room at the Black Bear Diner.
  • Servers await orders from the Black Bear's kitchen.
    Servers await orders from the Black Bear’s kitchen.
  • Pastry display at the front of the Black Bear Diner.
    Pastry display at the front of the Black Bear Diner.
  • Dining room at the Black Bear Diner.
    Dining room at the Black Bear Diner.

Doors to the all-new Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino opened to the public at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, ushering in the restaurant’s much anticipated arrival to Carson City.

“Everything’s going wonderful,” said restaurant General Manager Scott Hughes.

The Black Bear Diner is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.