Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue

Good BBQ and Sides!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

We went on thrusday for my husband birthday, and have to say we loved it!
Everything was so flavorful and delicious...
The only thing we would say is that if the food was hot was much better. Even though the fries they do fry them when you order them.

Great place!!!

Would be nice if someone orders a delivery if you would put utensils in the bag. Sitting at work and can't even eat the food I ordered because you didn't send anything to eat it with. 🙄

I've been to all CT and Asheville locations and Bears never disappoints.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

These Texans were THRILLED to find sweet tea up in New England, quite great sweet tea actually! The mac & cheese was not southerner-approved, I must say. However, the broccoli salad & potato salad were both nice, and the ribs were definitely Kansas City style if that’s your preference!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

The food was amazing we had brisket with cornbread and the price was reasonable.

Tried the pulled pork and brisket sandwiches — good flavor, but honestly too pricey for the size and quality. The Bear Balls were a bit too greasy for my taste, and the drinks had a strong chlorine taste.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Pulled pork dinner l

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

The food was great, my oly complaint is the loaded potato was a little dry and could use some butter due to the Mac and cheese.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I have a gluten allergy. I advised the male taking orders who then announced to his fellow staff members that they had a gluten allergy order. Staff hands immediately went up, gloves changed, cutting boards cleaned and the female supervisor washed her hands, put on a fresh pair of gloves and proceeded to take my order. I was impressed and so pleased. I know this should happen however in my experience it does not always happen. I am grateful that they understood and prioritized my health needs. Thank you!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

To start, Bears Smokehouse serves a LOT of food. Nachos could serve two and the half ribs seemed double portioned. Service was good they offered a lunch room type approach to serving. After you eat there is a sink next to the bathrooms to wash your hands, very convenient and time saving. The worst part of my meal was the collard greens which themselves were good but I found fish meat in my collard greens(did not say they had fish meat).

Update -
Came back again and enjoyed it. A kind worker named Kyle gave us icecream. I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Sauces, Baby Back Ribs, Two Meat Combo Pulled Pork and Burnt Ends, Three Meat Combo, Macaroni and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, Back Ribs

I traveled to East Windsor for work, I ate here everyday, 7 days straight. When I come back, I'll eat here everyday again.
The only downside is that I have noticeably gained weight and I see how it's easy when the food is great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Burnt ends were delicious!

We eat here regularly, and I've been guilty of scheduling flights in and out of Bradley around meal times so I have an excuse to visit! Food is always good, service ranges from gruff to friendly, atmosphere is fine. Wish drink selections were better (I can't remember the last time I was there when they weren't out or almost out of iced tea). The BBQ ranch pork salad is one of our favorites, and I love the cornbread. But we've never eaten here (or their location in Hartford) and not been pleased with the food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Quick BBQ at a great price. Good variety of sauces, nothing on the tray was short of excellent. brisket, ribs, sausage, collards, Mac and cheese, and beans all great. The family pack was a great deal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Three Meat Combo, Macaroni and Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Meat Combo, Mac \u0026 Cheese, BBQ Beans, Beef Brisket, Back Ribs