Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue

Hartford, CT · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Hartford
#125
of 442 restaurants
City Percentile
61%
rating percentile
Address
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue, 25 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103
Phone
(860) 785-8772
Website
bearsbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue is a restaurant located in Hartford, CT. It is one of 442 restaurants listed in Hartford. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Hartford city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue

Authentic Kansas City Style BBQ right here in Connecticut.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Josh Otten · Oct 2025

Stopped by tonight after a recommendation from a friend. Wow!! Did not disappoint!! Staff was extremely friendly, especially Richie in the dining area who was hustling and making sure every single guest has what they needed and ensured a positive experience!! That guy is what every business needs!! Food was AMAZING!! I'm kind of a BBQ snob, but this stuff was on point!! Highly recommend the Bear Balls, I feel like if you don't have them, did you even go?!? Don't hesitate stopping here, you'll be happy you did and leave very full!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Joy Lim · Nov 2025

Food was amazing and service was great. One of the staffs, Richi was a very hardworking young man and came to our table and also went to other tables to ask if we need anything. He was quick and fast to give us the things we needed. He has a genuine smile and willingness to help others. It is very important to have an employee like him in a restaurant and we really appreciate him. Thx and we will definitely recommend this restaurant to others.

★★★★★ 5.0 J Meneses · Dec 2025

Love the food! Lots of MEATS to choose from. Some of my favorite Items are the Italian sausage, the Bacon wrapped meatballs, and less not forget the coleslaw! Bang'in!! Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff, and they have a parking garage available or you can do the street (must Pay) A must try!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Thomas Kiesel · Feb 2026

I might get ripped for this review of the only vegan item at a smokehouse but here goes. Sorry for the unflattering image. I got the “Impossible Meatloaf” on a bun with coleslaw and pickles. Also put the “Texas Pepper” sauce on it. It was AWESOME!! I would order it again 10 times over. The guy from the kitchen came out and said “Here’s the healthiest sandwich we’ve ever served.” 😂 bartender was very friendly. Overall great little meal. Appreciate you guys having an option for folks like me.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Beau Brasseaux · Nov 2025

The service and staff wad excellent, layout of the place is large for large groups and theres a bar. The food is already made. There was 2 items i wanted to order ,Texas sausage and potato salad, but not available. So I settled for brisket and sausage with Mac and cheese. The Mac taste like under cooked velvetta,hard noodles , the sausage was terrible . Brisket was ok just a little cold. The beans taste great , the ghost pepper sauce was good. If it wasn't for the staff being so nice I probably would've rate this a 2 based off not having food availability and the taste of food.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurantRestaurantSouthern restaurant (US)

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