4.6
6000+ Ratings
Bear's Smokehouse (New Haven)
4.6 x (6,000+) • 2615.3 mi • BBQ • Family Meals • Sandwich • Chicken • exclusivetoeats • $$ • Info
470 James St, New Haven, CT 06513, USA
Bear's Smokehouse in New Haven offers a traditional BBQ experience with a focus on smoked meats and hearty American sides. Patrons can expect a variety of meat combos, such as the 2 Meat Combo and 3 Meat Combo,... More
Bear's Smokehouse in New Haven offers a traditional BBQ experience with a focus on smoked meats and hearty American sides. Patrons can expect a variety of meat combos, such as the 2 Meat Combo and 3 Meat Combo, which are particularly popular. The BEAR Attack, featuring an assortment of the restaurant's signature meats, is a favorite among customers. The menu also includes classic BBQ sides like smoked BBQ beans and cornbread, enhancing the authentic barbecue dining experience. Less
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Rating and reviews
"Food was as excellent as yesterday when family had it catered for sister’s 60th! So good it haunted us until we ordered more! Did NOT disappoint! Uber Eats driver was excellent as well! Very courteous and arrived quickly!"
• Heather D. • 07/09/23
"OMG! The ribs, spicy bean, broccoli slaw, and the burnt ends were Extrodinaire! I HIGHLY recommend this place. It's a little pricey but worth every penny!"
• THOMAS N. • 08/20/23
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Sunday - Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:45 PM • May Special!
11:00 AM - 8:45 PM • Online Menu - delivery
Thursday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:45 PM • May Special!
11:00 AM - 9:45 PM • Online Menu - delivery
Featured items
Rubs
- Beef Rub - Small (7.9oz)$10.99Bear’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.
- Pork Rub - Small (10.2oz)$10.99Bear'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)$19.99Bear'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 - Large (23.5oz)$19.99Bear’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
Start your meal right with one of our signature appetizers.- Bear Balls$13.80Mac & Cheese ✅Pulled Pork ✅Cornbread ✅All 3 mixed, battered, fried, & topped with cheese sauce & bacon = BEAR BALLS! ✅Popular
- (3) Sticky Ribs$10.35Our fall off the bone ribs, but STICKY!Sauced -->Fried-->Sauced-->Topped with Scallions & Sesame SeedsPopular
- Half Dozen Smoked Wings$13.80 • 92% (67)(6) 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$11.50 • 92% (132)(6) Bacon wrapped meatballs● Sprinkled with Bear's BBQ Beef Rub● Smoked to perfectionDip em' in BBQ Sauce -OR-Get them sauced -n- tossed in one of our specialty saucesContains gluten.
- Fried Cheese Curds$11.50Fried Bites of Spicy & Cheesy Goodness! Served w/ Ranch or Brisket Gravy
- Cheesy Bacon Tots$9.20✅ Crisp Tater Tots✅ Cheese Sauce✅ Bacon Crumbles✅ Sour Cream
- Cheesy Bacon Fries$9.20 • 100% (5)✅ Hand Cut Fries✅ Cheese Sauce✅ Bacon Crumbles✅ Sour Cream
- Dozen Smoked Wings$27.60 • 100% (25)(12) Dry rubbed and smoked.Dip em' in BBQ Sauce -OR-Get them sauced -n- tossed in one of our specialty sauces
- Dozen Moink Balls$23.00 • 100% (28)(12) Bacon wrapped meatballs● Sprinkled with Bear's BBQ Beef Rub● Smoked to perfectionDip em' in BBQ Sauce -OR-Get them sauced -n- tossed in one of our specialty saucesContains gluten.
- Nachos w/ Cheese & Salsa$9.20 • 100% (3)Tortilla Chips -n- Dips (Salsa & Cheese Sauce)
Salads
Looking for a lighter BBQ or vegetarian option? Our fresh salads are the perfect choice.- Sweet Mama Bear w/ Meat Choice$16.10 • 94% (106)●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$16.10 • 93% (15)●Fresh Greens●Cucumbers●Tomatoes●Red Onions ●Shredded Cheddar●Crumbled Bacon●Topped with your choice of Bear's BBQ Meat
Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served on a fresh potato roll. Order your sandwich "Bear-Sized" for double the meat.Bear Sized
Favorites
Nothing says Bear's like one of our "Favorites."Combos
Served with choice of any two single serving sides.Family Deal
Feed the whole family!Ribs & Chicken
Baby back pork ribs and half chickens.1/2 Pound
1 Pound
Impossible Meatloaf
Sides
Always fresh. Always homemade.Pint
Desserts
All desserts are homemade and Mama Bear approved!Beverages
- Rating and reviews
4.6
•6000+ Ratings •
130 Reviews
Bonnie L.• 05/19/24Best everything
Terri K.• 05/15/24Consistently great!
Stafford T.• 05/12/24Amazing flavors! Best BBQ in CT!
Pino C.• 05/12/24Was Fantastic
Terri K.• 05/06/24Always amazing
Clare M.• 05/05/24Great meals.
Bernardo C.• 04/27/24Great service, perfect temperature
VICTOR A.• 04/26/24First time ordering and def not the last! This is probably the best thing I’ve ever eaten from Uber eats!
Michelle R.• 04/23/24Everything was delicious as usual
David B.• 04/21/24yum. have the beans !
Denise B.• 04/18/24Very easy to order. Way good food!!
Lauren F.• 04/15/24Delicious and good price!
Tonya T.• 04/04/24Big Tasty Flavors 😋
Serena S.• 04/03/24I was good
TRYSH B.• 03/24/24Loved it can't wait to get more
Alicia J.• 03/21/24The foods always great ❤️ and hot
Lisa W.• 03/14/24always delicious
Marcus V.• 03/10/24Great food and service
Rich R.• 03/10/24Great bbq. Always good.
Michael H.• 02/28/24Food is amazing!
Troy G.• 02/17/24Best service in town, literally top tier employees
Vincent C.• 02/15/24Good portion
Vivek P.• 02/01/24Awesome food
melissa W.• 01/27/24Was delicious
Oliver V.• 01/03/24Best barbecue around
Bonnie L.• 01/01/24Everything is consistently good.
Larry K.• 12/30/23It’s awesome
Dylan D.• 12/12/23Good food never could go wrong ordering from here
Javier R.• 12/11/23Everything is great here
Yike Z.• 12/10/23good as always!
Bonnie L.• 12/10/23Best BBQ
ZACHARY D.• 12/03/23amazing food and very friendly staff
Natasha M.• 12/03/23food is always good
Clare M.• 12/03/23it was great tonight.
David and Terri C.• 12/03/23Delivious
Christopher S.• 12/01/23Awesome food as always
Jeremey L.• 11/30/23Yummy
nilda F.• 11/16/23good was delicious
Emily D.• 11/12/23Delicious food and excellent customer service!
Terrell K.• 11/11/23cool
Julie R.• 11/06/23Excellent service
Matt H.• 11/01/23Delicious food
AMBER T.• 10/26/23Thank u i appreciate
Erin W.• 10/17/23Always good!!
JORGIELIZ C.• 10/14/23So delicious
Sarafina M.• 10/11/23Delicious overall
Shannon M.• 10/11/23Good portions & tasty food!
Clare M.• 10/06/23always delicious
Clare M.• 09/29/23always great food
Michael C.• 09/26/23Delicous food
Kassidy H.• 09/22/23Best BBQ option around, even the turkey is moist and delicious. Every option won't disappoint
Que F.• 09/22/23It was ok
Kassidy H.• 09/17/23everything from Bear's is delicious, pulled chicken with kc is awesome. The turkey is never dry and needs no sauce and the ribs, chef kiss.
Clare M.• 09/17/23always delicious!
Danny G.• 09/14/23Amazing flavor brisket tasted so good and fresh
Justin B.• 09/03/23I love BBQ, and this place does it right every time.
shannon H.• 09/01/23Delicious!! Although portions were a bit small
Niamke D.• 08/26/23Good Smoke Flavor !!!
THOMAS N.• 08/20/23OMG! The ribs, spicy bean, broccoli slaw, and the burnt ends were Extrodinaire! I HIGHLY recommend this place. It's a little pricey but worth every penny!
Vincent G.• 08/17/23Best bbq in CT
Robert R.• 08/17/23perfect
Clare M.• 08/16/23always great
thaddeus B.• 08/16/23Delicious
Braiden R.• 08/15/23I love the Nachos and they are so good!
Sally H.• 08/13/23the flavor is incomparable. my favorite,!!
Megane W.• 07/30/23Excellent service and food overall!! :)
Victor M.• 07/30/23Great food
Barbara L.• 07/30/23Food was amazing, even though they forgot the sauces I ordered!
Diane C.• 07/30/23Love the pastrami and burnt ends . Order at least once a weekend if not more. Only place around that’s so good
Billmary O.• 07/29/23Amazing coleslaw!!!
Matthew S.• 07/28/23amazing food, lots of options- a TRUE bbq restaurant. if you want great food, this is the place to go to
Melissa P.• 07/21/23Food was absolutely amazing. Will order again.
Clare M.• 07/20/23Great food!
Chelsy B.• 07/15/23It was absolutely amazing
Clare M.• 07/15/23Great food
Alexander Y.• 07/14/23Consistently great!
Lymarys W.• 07/10/23Love it
Heather D.• 07/09/23Food was as excellent as yesterday when family had it catered for sister’s 60th! So good it haunted us until we ordered more! Did NOT disappoint! Uber Eats driver was excellent as well! Very courteous and arrived quickly!
jay S.• 07/07/23Very good service.
Diane C.• 07/06/23The best pastrami sandwiches around. Burnt ends are to die for. Always come hot and ready to eat.
Vincent A.• 07/01/23Delicious
David N.• 06/30/23Delicious
Michelle M.• 06/21/23Perfect! Family meal rocks!
Clare M.• 06/17/23always delicious. love the new French fries.
James F.• 06/17/23Great taste and quality food. If you like smoked food, this is the place!!!
jonathan F.• 06/16/23Brisket. Is. Butter.
Danny A.• 06/05/23awesome
Br L.• 06/03/23Just sweet stuff the meat and everything
LEYLA A.• 05/28/23Way better than expected and we expected a lot! New favorite for sure! 😊
Carmen C.• 05/25/23my son loves this place
Yaliksa K.• 04/28/23Delicious everything was packed perfect and neatly very good
Jackie B.• 04/28/23Best take out!
kristina V.• 04/22/23such great tastes
kristina V.• 04/16/23perfect packing...portion...and taste
Kristofer A.• 04/15/23great portion
Clare M.• 04/05/23Great 👍
Kenneth C.• 03/26/23Love the Paw Paw's Poutine with pulled pork.
patricia B.• 03/26/23the food excellent ribs
Evelyn H.• 03/23/23Cornbread was the best 😋
Kurt J.• 02/27/23yummy
Jozette F.• 02/25/23Food is always good and consistent
Aaron H.• 02/18/23Loved the food, and great options.
Natasha M.• 02/04/23There food taste great
Kilee K.• 02/03/23Because it has extremely good food.
Adam T.• 02/02/23Place is awesome!
Stephen H.• 01/27/23Great food, fair prices.
Shakira W.• 01/22/23Always good!
Danny B.• 01/01/23Great food. The ribs were divine.
Rosa P.• 12/04/22Best BBQ around
Carl M.• 11/20/22Best BBQ in the area.
kate R.• 11/19/22Tasty meats
Ramona F.• 11/15/22great taste
Deborah F.• 09/15/22Best BBQ I've had in a long time. Will definitely be ordering again!
George R.• 08/09/22Very good. From the Meats to the corn bread
Gina C.• 07/30/22Great food and portions
NAY C.• 06/27/22Taste good😋nice & clean packagings🤗pork ribs are superb!👍
Lisa A.• 05/06/22Very nice ribs and coleslaw
Mark M.• 05/03/22Wings are amazing as always
Scott H.• 05/01/22Excellent food - generous amount.
Isabel R.• 04/11/22Delicious
KAREEM W.• 02/22/22Excellent
Kevin S.• 02/20/22Great job
Claire B.• 02/09/22Comfort food at its finest
Kristen S.• 02/09/22Amazing as always!! Ordered twice this week!!
Kim P.• 02/05/22Great BBQ, delicious sides, generous portions.
Ang D.• 02/04/22Bust a nut worthy
Wendy L.• 02/01/22This is really good food!
Keely N.• 11/16/21Great value and delish
Tambira A.• 07/23/21Delicious. The turkey is always juicy.
Joycelyn R.• 07/21/21Quick and accurate delivery. Bear’s is always yummy!
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