Bear's Smokehouse BBQ - Hartford
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25 Front Street
Hartford, CT 06103
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- 2x Linked for Life Carabiners$5.00
Join the #Linked4Life mental health movement today, pledging your commitment to normalizing mental health conversations in a team effort to save lives. Our linking signifies that it’s OK to ask for help. That we are here to support each other. In linking 4 life, we’re breaking the chains of stigma that leave too many people struggling in silence. When we’re #Linked4Life, we’re creating a message of hope—one link at a time. We are each other’s safe space. Let’s do this, together. www.linkedforlife.org for more info This purchase gives you two L4L Carabiners - 1 for you display proudly and 1 to add to our in-store chain of hope.
- $25 Linked for Life Donation (Art Kit)$25.00
We recognize that art has the power to heal and inspire. • Your donation of $25 purchases an Art Kit that will be donated to the Connecticut Childrens Medical Center. Join the #Linked4Life mental health movement today, pledging your commitment to normalizing mental health conversations in a team effort to save lives. www.linkedforlife.org for more info
- $50 Linked for Life Donation (Counseling)$50.00
Your donation of $50 will go to All Souls Counseling to provide mental health training and services for hospitality industry workers. • $50 covers the cost of one counseling session. Join the #Linked4Life mental health movement today, pledging your commitment to normalizing mental health conversations in a team effort to save lives. Our linking signifies that it’s OK to ask for help. That we are here to support each other. In linking 4 life, we’re breaking the chains of stigma that leave too many people struggling in silence. When we’re #Linked4Life, we’re creating a message of hope—one link at a time. We are each other’s safe space. Let’s do this, together. www.linkedforlife.org for more info
- $1 Linked for Life Donation$1.00
Join the #Linked4Life mental health movement today, pledging your commitment to normalizing mental health conversations in a team effort to save lives. Our linking signifies that it’s OK to ask for help. That we are here to support each other. In linking 4 life, we’re breaking the chains of stigma that leave too many people struggling in silence. When we’re #Linked4Life, we’re creating a message of hope—one link at a time. We are each other’s safe space. Let’s do this, together. www.linkedforlife.org for more info
Bear's BBQ Sauces and Rubs
- KC Sweet Bottle$8.99
- TX Pepper Bottle$8.99
- GRZ Ghost Bottle$8.99
- Pork Rub - Small (10.2oz)$10.99
Bear's Pork Rub is sweet and spicy rub and our go to for pork butts, baby back ribs and turkey, but is much more versatile Give it a try on fish or in a sauce that needs a sweet-spicy kick. All Natural, Gluten Free & Vegan. Ingredients: Brown Sugar, Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Spices, Paprika, Garlic, Onion, Chili Pepper
- Pork Rub - Large (22oz)$19.99
Bear's Pork Rub is sweet and spicy rub and our go to for pork butts, baby back ribs and turkey, but is much more versatile Give it a try on fish or in a sauce that needs a sweet-spicy kick. All Natural, Gluten Free & Vegan. Ingredients: Brown Sugar, Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Spices, Paprika, Garlic, Onion, Chili Pepper
- Beef Rub - Small (7.9oz)$10.99
Bear’s Beef Rub is our signature rub for all things beef and chicken. This spice blend also works great on vegetables and as a finishing touch for anything fried. All Natural, Gluten Free & Vegan. Ingredients: Spices, Sea Salt, Paprika, Chili Pepper, Cane Sugar, Garlic, Turmeric.
- Beef Rub - Large (23.5oz)$19.99
Bear’s Beef Rub is our signature rub for all things beef and chicken. This spice blend also works great on vegetables and as a finishing touch for anything fried. All Natural, Gluten Free & Vegan. Ingredients: Spices, Sea Salt, Paprika, Chili Pepper, Cane Sugar, Garlic, Turmeric.
Appetizers
- Bear Balls$12.00Out of stock
Mac & Cheese ✅ Pulled Pork ✅ Cornbread ✅ All 3 mixed, battered, fried, & topped with cheese sauce & bacon = BEAR BALLS! ✅
- (3) Sticky Ribs$9.00
Our fall off the bone ribs, but STICKY! Sauced -->Fried-->Sauced-->Topped with Scallions & Sesame Seeds
- Cheesy Bacon Fries$8.00
✅ Hand Cut Fries ✅ Cheese Sauce ✅ Bacon Crumbles ✅ Sour Cream
- Cheesy Bacon Tots$8.00
✅ Crisp Tater Tots ✅ Cheese Sauce ✅ Bacon Crumbles ✅ Sour Cream
- Fried Cheese Curds$10.00
Fried Bites of Spicy & Cheesy Goodness! Served w/ Ranch or Brisket Gravy
- Nachos w/ Cheese & Salsa$8.00
Tortilla Chips -n- Dips (Salsa & Cheese Sauce)
- Half Dozen Smoked Wings$12.00
(6) Dry rubbed and smoked. Dip em' in BBQ Sauce -OR- Get them sauced -n- tossed in one of our specialty sauces
- Dozen Smoked Wings$24.00
(12) Dry rubbed and smoked. Dip em' in BBQ Sauce -OR- Get them sauced -n- tossed in one of our specialty sauces
- Half Dozen Moink Balls$10.00
(6) Bacon wrapped meatballs ● Sprinkled with Bear's BBQ Beef Rub ● Smoked to perfection Dip em' in BBQ Sauce -OR- Get them sauced -n- tossed in one of our specialty sauces Contains gluten.
- Dozen Moink Balls$20.00
(12) Bacon wrapped meatballs ● Sprinkled with Bear's BBQ Beef Rub ● Smoked to perfection Dip em' in BBQ Sauce -OR- Get them sauced -n- tossed in one of our specialty sauces Contains gluten.
Salads
- Garden Salad w/ Meat Choice$12.00
●Fresh Greens ●Cucumbers ●Tomatoes ●Red Onions ● Topped with your choice of Bear's BBQ Meat
- Sweet Mama Bear w/ Meat Choice$14.00
●Fresh Greens ●Cucumbers ●Tomatoes ●Red Onions ●Dried Cranberries ●Shredded Cheddar ●Candied Walnuts ●Topped with your choice of Bear's BBQ Meat
- BBQ Bacon Ranch w/ Meat Choice$14.00
●Fresh Greens ●Cucumbers ●Tomatoes ●Red Onions ●Shredded Cheddar ●Crumbled Bacon ●Topped with your choice of Bear's BBQ Meat
Sandwiches
- Reg Pulled Pork Sandwich$12.00
- Reg Pulled Chicken Sandwich$12.00
- Reg Brisket Sandwich$12.00
- Reg Chopped Sandwich$12.00
Combination of chopped brisket and pulled pork.
- Reg Turkey Breast Sandwich$12.00
- Reg Kielbasa Sandwich$12.00
Contains pork and beef.
- Reg Texas Sausage Sandwich$12.00
- Burnt Ends Sandwich$12.00
- Reg Pork Belly Burnt Ends Sandwich$12.00Out of stock
- Impossible Meatloaf Sandwich$12.00
Plant Based - FULL FLAVOR! (Vegan)
- Fried Chicken Sandwich$12.00
Smoked Chicken Thigh --> Breaded & Fried --> Topped with Spicy Slaw, Pickles, & Honey Mustard
- Reg Pastrami Sandwich$12.00
- BEAR Pulled Pork Sandwich$20.00
Fit for a BEAR!
- BEAR Pulled Chicken Sandwich$20.00
Double the MEAT, Double the fun!
- BEAR Brisket Sandwich$20.00
Not for the faint of heart!
- BEAR Chopped Sandwich$20.00
Can you handle it!?
- BEAR Burnt Ends Sandwich$20.00
- BEAR Pork Belly Burnt Ends Sandwich$20.00
- BEAR Turkey Breast Sandwich$20.00
- BEAR Kielbasa Sandwich$20.00
Extra Meat, Extra Love!
- BEAR Texas Sausage Sandwich$20.00
Hope you are BEAR-Y hungry!
- BEAR Pastrami Sandwich$20.00
Favorites
- Mac Attack$15.00
Mac and Cheese piled high with your choice of meat!
- BEAR Bowl$15.00
● Cornbread ● Smoked BBQ Beans ● Topped with your choice of Bear's BBQ Meat
- BEAR Attack$15.00
Cornbread --> Topped with Mac --> Topped with your choice of meat! ***.50 of each Bear Attack Sold will be donated to the National Parks Conservation Association ***
- Super Spud$15.00
●Fresh Baked Potato ●Scoop -a- Mac ●Sour Cream ●Bacon ●Red Onion ●Shredded Cheese ●Topped with your choice of Bear's BBQ Meat
- Macho Nachos$15.00
Nachos topped with beans, salsa, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream and meat.
- Paw Paw's Poutine$15.00
Hand cut fries topped with meat and cheese sauce.
- Bear Style Poutine$18.00
Hand Cut Fries topped with Fried Cheese curds and Brisket Gravy with your choice of meat.
- Kickin' Chicken Tots$15.00
• Beef Rub Seasoned Tater Tots • Shredded Cheese • Crumbled Bacon Bits • Smoked Pulled Chicken • Creamy Ranch • Kickin' Buffalo Sauce • Scallions ***Can choose different meat option, but HIGHLY recommended with pulled chicken!***
Combos
- 1 Meat Combo$18.00
Pick your FAVORITE Bear's BBQ Meat + Any two sides!
- 2 Meat Combo$23.00
Not one, but TWO choices of Bear's BBQ Meats + 2 Sides
- 3 Meat Combo$28.00
Yes - You read that right! THREE choices of Bear's BBQ Meats + 2 Sides
- Cub Meal - Chicken$10.00
For the little cubs! Chicken Slider + Choice of Mac & Cheese, Fries, Tots or Apple Sauce (Location Specific) + Choice of Milk or Juice + A Cookie!
- Cub Meal - Pulled Pork$10.00
For the little cubs! Pulled Pork Slider + Choice of Mac & Cheese, Fries, Tots or Apple Sauce (Location Specific) + Choice of Milk or Juice + A Cookie!
Ribs & Chicken
- 1/2 rack w/ 2 Sides$22.00
Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs! Slow Smoked & SO Tender + 2 Sides
- Full rack w/ 2 Sides$38.00
FULL Rack of Baby Back Ribs! Slow Smoked & SO Tender + 2 Sides
- Full rack no sides$32.00
Full rack of dry rubbed and glazed ribs.
- 1/2 chicken w/ 2 Sides$15.00
One half of juicy, brined, dry rubbed, smoked chicken. Served with choice of any two single serving sides.
- Whole Chicken w/ 2 sides$21.00
- Whole Chicken No Sides$13.00
Includes (2) half chickens.
- Beef Ribs Served w/ 2 Sides$36.00Out of stock
Available on Saturday and Sundays only. Dry rubbed and glazed. Served with choice of any two single serving sides.
Family Deal
- Family Deal$80.00
Feed all the hungry bears! (FEEDS 4) Choose TWO Meats! (Up-charge for Full Rack of Baby Back Ribs for EACH Meat Choice) Choose 3 Pints of Sides! Make EVERYONE Happy!
- Game Day Grub$104.00
You don't need a game to gather for this BBQ FEAST! Serves 4. • Dozen Wings • Rack of Baby Back Ribs • Choose Either 1lb of Pulled Pork -OR- Pulled Chicken • Dozen Slider Rolls • 3 Pints of Sides
Meats by the Pound
- Pulled Pork lb$18.00
- Pulled Pork 1/2 lb$9.00
- Pulled Chicken lb$18.00
- Pulled Chicken 1/2 lb$9.00
- Brisket lb$28.00
- Brisket 1/2 lb$14.00
- Chopped - Pork & Brisket lb$21.00
- Chopped - pork & brisket 1/2 lb$10.50
- Burnt Ends lb$30.00
- Burnt Ends 1/2 lb$15.00
- Pork Belly Burnt Ends lb$26.00
- Pork Belly Burnt Ends 1/2 lb$13.00
- Turkey Breast lb$22.00
- Turkey Breast 1/2 lb$10.50
- Texas Sausage lb$21.00
- Texas Sausage 1/2 lb$9.50
- Kielbasa lb$21.00
- Kielbasa 1/2 lb$10.50
- Pastrami lb$28.00
- Pastrami 1/2 lb$14.00
- Impossible Meatloaf/Per Piece$10.00
**VEGAN**
- Smoked Salmon Fillet/Per 6oz Fillet$10.00Out of stock
Sides
- Cornbread
Served with Bear's homemade honey butter.
- Mac and Cheese$4.00
Ooey gooey creaminess! Homemade MAC!
- Smoked BBQ Beans$4.00
BBQ beans loaded with meat and spiced with our Bear's signature beef rub, then smoked for 6 hours. May contain gluten.
- Coleslaw$4.00
Traditional coleslaw prepared with a mayonnaise and vinegar based dressing. **ASHEVILLE, NC - Vegan**
- Broccoli Salad$4.00
Cold Broccoli Salad! Raw broccoli florets loaded with shredded cheese, red onion, bacon, and raisins then mixed with a light mayonnaise vinegar dressing
- Collard Greens$4.00
Perfectly seasoned collards cooked with bits of turkey and banana peppers.
- Roasted Corn Medley$4.00
Roasted Corn - yep! Bell Peppers - uh huh! Onions - woo! Tossed in Bear's Signature Spice and Honey - you betcha!
- Potato Salad$4.00
Down home goodness! **Contains Egg ***SEASONAL
- Mashed Sweet Potato$4.00Out of stock
Fresh sweet potatoes mashed and double baked with cinnamon and nutmeg spices. ***SEASONAL
- GF Salad$3.75
●Fresh Greens ●Cucumbers ●Tomatoes ●Red Onions
- Baked Potato$3.75
Hot and Fresh! Served with butter & sour cream **Add-ons available for additional charges
- French Fries$3.50
Hand-cut fries seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Tots$3.75
Fried to golden perfection - Tossed in our signature beef rub!
- Cup of Pickles$2.00
- Pint Mac and Cheese$12.00
- Pint Smoked BBQ Beans$12.00
- Pint Roasted Corn Medley$12.00
- Pint Coleslaw$12.00
- Pint Broccoli Salad$12.00
- Pint Collard Greens$12.00
- Pint Potato Salad$12.00
***SEASONAL
- Pint Mashed Sweet Potato$12.00Out of stock
**SEASONAL
Collard Greens
Perfectly seasoned collards cooked with bits of turkey and banana peppers.
Desserts
- Banana Puddin'$5.00Out of stock
Layered GOODNESS! 🍌 Fresh Bananas - Banana Puddin' - Whipped Cream - Nilla Wafers 🍌
- Chocolate Oreo Mousse$5.00Out of stock
....Because who doesn't love chocolate & oreos! 🤤
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Bar$3.50
Did you say Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Bar? Cuz we did! Extra love in this one!
- Apple Crumble Bar$3.50
Homemade and OH SO Yummy! (may contain nuts)
- Cookie$1.00
Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Monday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Jamie "The Bear" McDonald and the team at Bear's Smokehouse BBQ proudly serve authentic Kansas City style BBQ in a casual and fun atmosphere. Whether you are looking for a quick meal to take home or to have a great night out with your friends in our full service bar we have you covered.
25 Front Street, Hartford, CT 06103