Bear's Smokehouse HQ / Commissary

Delicious! I had the macho nacho, and the mashed sweet potatoes. I know that nachos are not the best option for delivery because of the soggy chip factor_ so that is on me. But I'm disappearing these nachos like they owe me. I don't even know. I can't tell you if they're soggy because they are gone. Straight in my face gone. Understand. And now I feel like they actually won because I can't move.

Bear smokehouse offers consistent quality throughout my many visits there. It checks off all the boxes you would expect at a smokehouse. The main service area is very open and family oriented. The bar sometimes has karaoke and other events. Probably the more notable things on the menu would include the moink balls, balls, the brisket, the spicy Texas sausage, and the burnt ends. There's a series of great sides, most notably either the broccoli salad or collard greens. Corn bread is decent and the new brisket chili is worth checking out. They have four basic sauces going from sweet to spicy. Very helpful stuff, generally reasonable prices compared to other similar places nearby. Although it is not the best barbecue I've ever had, it is one of the best options in Connecticut.

Me and my fiancé came here for the second time since moving from Oklahoma in September, one employee really stuck out to us. She was patient despite the rush happening, I ordered the super spud and all the way down to the presentation was WONDERFUL!!! We WILL be coming back (: I was also very happy with how the food taste and my service. I do wanna point her out because I believe she deserves recognition. I didn’t catch her name however she is African American with short hair. Her face lit up the room when we had come in for the second time, she was so happy to see that we had come back. As she told us we are always welcomed back and got the best food in town. Lol I believe it, keep up the good work and thank you for being so welcoming, I will be back!

There’s a wonderful employee, I think she said her name was Toni. She does a great job even though you can tell she’s frustrated working sides by herself on sides going back and forth while trying to keep her area clean. I really appreciate her work ethics, keep up the good work, she continues smiling no matter what, if no else tell you I’ll tell you Bears is lucky to have you Toni (:

I do not recommend getting in line unless you know what you want. Recommend looking at the menu online. The Serving line is rushed during busy hours.