Bears Den

1607 Ottawa Ave, Ottawa
(815) 434-5168

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Daniel

Lovely restaurant, disgusting food. Coming from a door dash driver, don't order here. Fries sat out on counter for 12 minutes as well as mozzarella sticks and chicken strips (anyone craving some food poisoning?).

For those that do not know:

Chicken and Mozzarella sticks must be cooked to 165 and not fall below the danger zone of 140 between the time it takes them to cook the food and bring it to the customer. Chicken and mozzarella sticks are both danger foods as one is meat and the other is dairy. Both of which start growing bacteria over time as they are left in the open without a heat source.

Fries, thankfully you probably won't get too sick; maybe some puking from old stale fries. But leaving them out on a counter while cooking meat is a huge no no and should never have happened. Fries should honestly be the last thing in the box after the meat is done; same as mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders.

Honestly if this place actually had food handlers certificates they would know this stuff and this never would have happened. Originally I was actually excited to return and get food; but I wouldn't eat there now if it were free as the emergency room visit afterwards won't be free.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Dylan West

Very nice bar good space and better food, drinks fair price and staff is friendly. Mario is the man Bear Down 🐻⬇️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Bobby Lapikas

This brat burger just gave me superpowers. Its similar to the Spiderman story, except instead of it biting me, I bit it. A spider pig, if you will.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

STEVE ROUSE

Sausage Sandwich with Grilled Onions, loved it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Food \u0026 Power Reviews

Burgers last time around didn't really have much flavor new guy in charge likes to curse a lot publicly. I know it's a bar but dude chill out I know you're a sports guy but you should be at a 5 not an 8, your a business owner hold yourself to a higher standard and this was in the morning. Stay away at night the customer service drops off, unless you're a run around town drunk all the time Bar hopper! In that case carry on and continue to be the reason why people continually dislike Ottawa bars year after year....

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

T. W.

Eric was phenomenal. Strongly recommend to anyone who wants great food in a cool atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

kenneth sajovie

Come find out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

crystal stadel

Wings were over cooked. Patty melt burger was not cooked all the way. Still bloody. Sent back to cook more. Was still pretty red in the middle when I got it back. No taste to Patty Melt. Bland. We used to love coming here because the food was so good. Disappointed this time. Prolly won’t come back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Clint Torres

Great old school stop for a beer, burger, spicy Italian or garlic chicken sandwich. The officer breakfast and if the doors open the grill is on

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage, Chicken Sandwich, Biscuits and Gravy Half Order

Michael Brian

Terrible service. Rude staff and I don’t care attitude is not what a small town is used to. I used to like coming here for a good burger or chicken sandwich, but the last two times I watched my burger get abandoned on the grill then served to me like a hockey puck. Seems like something happened at this establishment since I started going there 5 years ago. New management? Owner? Not sure, but if they don’t know you they won’t even make eye contact with you. I can’t say I’d recommend ever again. In fact I’d tell someone to go to McDonald’s first.

Beth Knoblauch

Good bar food at fair prices. Very good burgers. Can get food any time for the most part. Sign says if door is open grill is on. Nice local sports bar, nothing fancy, usually nice crowd.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jennifer Mauldin

Greatest burger ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Samantha Pastorik

Great food the grilled Chicken Sandwich was huge but tasted so good. thee bartender/ cook was so kind and attentive to everyone that was inside that place, did the job effortlessly. i ended up leaving my purse and I live about 30 minutes away. Called, they had closed but told me to come to the back door to retrieve it. I tried to tip them and they refused and just stated.This is a community place we watch out for each other. i highly recommend.

Darnell Houston

I didn't go in. So this rating is kinda one sided.

Bjorn Toulouse

Stop here. Grab a couple of drinks. Eat good food.

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