A bear was spotted outside a restaurant in Monroe.

John Jackson says he was bartending the lunch shift at Captain's Table when he spotted a large black bear who wanted to stop by for lunch.

The bear even rummaged through the trash.

Jackson says he took selfies with the bear.

Despite what seemed like a harmless encounter, there are some conservationists who say the number of bear sightings that are happening may not be a great environmental sign.

Conservationists urge residents not to get close if they see a bear.