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Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue
89 Arch St
Hartford, CT 06103
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Main Menu
Appetizers‎
Smoked Wings
Dry rubbed wings with sauce served on the side.
- 1/2 Dozen $6.99
- One Dozen $10.99
Crispy Ribs
Three of Bear's Baby Back Ribs breaded and deep fried then topped with your choice of any Bear BBQ sauce.
- 1/2 Dozen $6.99
- One Dozen $10.99
Moink Balls
$6.99
What happens when you cross a little Moo and a little Oink? Bear's Signature Moink Balls! Get these bacon wrapped meatballs that are slow smoked and then tossed in your choice of any sauce.
Bear's Favorites‎
Brisket, Burnt Ends, Turkey, Kielbasa, or Texas Sausage - $2
Mac Attack
$9.99
Macaroni and cheese topped with pulled pork - a favorite for kids and adults.
Bear Attack
$9.99
Our delicious cornbread topped with mac and cheese and pulled pork.
BBQ Bowl
$9.99
Cornbread topped with BBQ beans and pulled pork.
Paw Paw's Poutine
$9.99
Hand cut fries smothered with cheese then topped with pulled pork.
Super Spud
$9.99
Baked potato topped with mac and cheese and pulled pork then loaded with sour cream, bacon, red onion and cheese.
Sandwiches‎
Top any sandwich with slaw for an additional $0.50 - Bear Sized = Extra Meat
Pulled Pork
$6.99Beef Brisket
$8.99Chopped
$8.99
Chopped brisket and pulled pork.
Turkey Breast
$8.99Kielbasa
$8.99
Contains pork.
Texas Sausage
$8.99
Flavored with jalapenos & cheddar cheese. Contains pork.
Burnt Ends
$10.99
Small‎ cuts of brisket taken from the point, rubbed and cooked again to produce a flavorful delicacy! Limited quantities available throughout the day.
Ribs‎
Comes with your choice of any two single serving sides.
Baby Back
Dry rubbed and smoked low and slow.
- 1/2 Rack $16.99
- Full Rack $22.99
Beef Rib
$19.99
Weekends Only! Limited supply bone in rib.
Entrees‎
Comes with your choice of any two single serving sides.
Chicken
Slow‎ smoked chicken
- Half Chicken $11.99
- Whole Chicken $16.99
Kielbasa
$13.99Beef Brisket
$13.99Pulled Pork
$11.99Burnt Ends
$14.99Texas Sausage
$13.99Turkey Breast
$13.99Combos
Comes with your choice of any two single serving sides. Choose from 1/3 Rack of Ribs (limit 1), 1/2 chicken (limit 1), Pulled Pork, Brisket, Burnt Ends, Turkey Breast. Kielbasa, Texas Sausage, Wings (4), or Moinks (4)
- 2 Meat Combo $14.99
- 3 Meat Combo $17.99
Family Deal
$49.99
Includes your choice of a full rack of baby back ribs or whole chicken, 1 pound of any meat, and 3 pints of any side.
Meats by the Pound‎
All rubs used are gluten free.
Pulled Pork
$14.99Beef Brisket
$18.99Burnt Ends
$19.99Turkey Breast
$17.99Kielbasa
$17.99Texas Sausage
$17.99Sides‎
Hand Cut Fries
- Single $2.99
- Pint $5.99
- Quart $11.99
Smoked BBQ Beans
BBQ beans loaded with meat and mixed with Bear's special combination of spices then smoked for 6 hours.
- Single $2.99
- Pint $5.99
- Quart $11.99
Mac and Cheese
- Single $2.99
- Pint $5.99
- Quart $11.99
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Fresh‎ sweet potatoes mashed and double baked with cinnamon & nutmeg spices
- Single $2.99
- Pint $5.99
- Quart $11.99
Baked Potato
- Single $2.99
- Pint $5.99
- Quart $11.99
Cornbread
$1.49
Served with honey butter on the side. Price is per piece.
Steamed Green Beans
- Single $2.99
- Pint $5.99
- Quart $11.99
Coleslaw
Traditional coleslaw prepared with a mayonnaise & vinegar based dressing
- Single $2.99
- Pint $5.99
- Quart $11.99
Broccoli Salad
A cold salad made with raw broccoli florets, loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, raisins and red onion and mixed in a light mayonnaise & vinaigrette dressing.
- Single $2.99
- Pint $5.99
- Quart $11.99
Collards
Perfectly seasoned collards cooked with bits of smoked turkey & banana peppers.
- Single $2.99
- Pint $5.99
- Quart $11.99
Salads‎
Choice of: Balsamic, Ranch, Honey Mustard or Light Italian dressing served on the side. Meat choices: Brisket, Burnt Ends, Turkey, Kielbasa, or Texas Sausage.
Garden
$5.99
Romaine, cucumber, tomato and red onion
- Add Pulled Pork
- $4.00
- Add Other Meat
- $6.00
BBQ Bacon Ranch
$9.99
Romaine, cucumber, tomato, cheese, bacon and red onion
- Add Pulled Pork
- $1.50
- Add Other Meats
- $3.00
Sweet Mama Bear's Salad
$9.99
Romaine, cucumber, tomato, red onion, cheese, dried cranberries and candied walnuts
- Add Pulled Pork
- $1.50
- Add Other Meat
- $3.00
Desserts‎
Peach Cobbler
$3.49
Baked with with fresh peaches in a cake like batter.
Apple Crisp
$2.99
Fresh apples baked with an oatmeal granola topping.
Bourbon Pecan Pie
$3.49
A traditional southern style bourbon pecan pie. A customer favorite!
Baba's Ruskin Donuts
Named after his mama, three biscuits are deep fried and rolled in powdered sugar making them one of "The Bear's" favorite treats since he was a cub.
- $3.49
- 1/2 Dozen $5.99
Sauces‎
Served on top or on the side. All sauces are gluten free.
Sweet Kansas City
Traditional Kansas City style sauce with just the right amount of sweet.
Texas Pepper
Bear's sweet sauce kicked up with some pepper, but not the hot kind.
Hot Sriracha
Bear sauce infused with hot Thai chili Sriracha sauce. (Pairs well with our pulled pork)
Grizzly
Bear's hottest sauce made with ghost peppers, habaneros, and scotch bonnets!
Appetizers
Smoked Wings
Dry rubbed wings with sauce served on the side
- (per dozen) $11.00
Moink Balls*
Smoked bacon wrapped beef meatballs
- (per dozen) $11.00
Spinach & Artichoke Dip**
w/ tortilla chips
- Sm $27.00
- Lg $54.00
Buffalo Chicken Dip**
w/ tortilla chips
- Sm $27.00
- Lg $54.00
Vegetable Tray**
- Sm $25.00
- Lg $50.00
Deviled Eggs**
minimum 5 dozen
- (per dozen) $15.00
Portobello Mushrooms
Smoked Portobello mushroom pieces topped with roasted red pepper and melted cheese
- 32 pcs $40.00
Desserts
Peach Cobbler
Half pan feeds 6-8 / Full pan feeds 12-15
- Half $18.00
- Full $36.00
Apple Crisp
Half pan feeds 10-12 / Full pan feeds 20-24
- Half $16.00
- Full $32.00
Pecan Pie
Feeds 6-8
- (each) $18.00
Cookies
- (per dozen) $12.00
Brownies
- (per dozen) $12.00
Cookie / Brownie Combo
- (per dozen) $12.00
Fruit Tray
- Market
NoRA Cupcakes
Inquire for details
Drinks
Bottled Water
- (each) $1.00
Soda - Can
Choice: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange & Root Beer
- (each) $1.00
Sweet Tea
- (per gallon) $5.00
Unsweetened Tea
- (per gallon) $5.00
Bread
Cornbread
w/honey butter
- (each) $1.50
Sandwich Rolls
- (per dozen) $8.00
Slider Rolls
- (per dozen) $5.00
Sides
Half Tray Feeds 12-15 people. Full Tray Feeds 24-30 People.
Smoked BBQ Beans*
BBQ beans loaded with meat & mixed with Bear's special combination of spices then smoked for 6 hours
- Half $35.00
- Full $70.00
Mac & Cheese*
Creamy style mac & cheese
- Half $35.00
- Full $70.00
Mashed Sweet Potato
Fresh sweet potatoes mashed & double baked with cinnamon & nutmeg spices
- Half $35.00
- Full $70.00
Mashed Red Potato**
Mashed with the skin on
- Half $35.00
- Full $70.00
Broccoli Salad
A cold salad made with raw broccoli florets loaded with cheddar cheese bacon, raisins, & red onion then mixed in a light mayonnaise & vinaigrette dressing
- Half $35.00
- Full $70.00
Collard Greens
Perfectly seasoned collards cooked with bits of smoked turkey & banana peppers
- Half $35.00
- Full $70.00
Candied Carrots**
Baby carrots glazed with butter & brown sugar
- Half $35.00
- Full $70.00
Creamed Corn
- Half $25.00
- Full $50.00
Steamed Greens Beans
- Half $25.00
- Full $50.00
Coleslaw
Traditional coleslaw prepared with a mayonnaise & vinegar based dressing
- Half $25.00
- Full $50.00
Garden Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, & slices of red onion. Ranch & Balsamic vinaigrette served on the side.
- Half $25.00
- Full $50.00
- Add Cranberries, Candied Walnuts, Bacon & Cheese (Half)
- $10.00
- Add Cranberries, Candied Walnuts, Bacon & Cheese (Full)
- $15.00
Other Sides
Corn on the Cob**
Seasonal
Baked White Potato
Serves 2ppl
- (each) $2.00
- Loaded $5.00
Baked Sweet Potato
Serves 2ppl
- (each) $4.00
- Loaded $7.00
Packages
20 guest minimum. All packages include: Bear's BBQ sauces, standard paper products, & serving utensils. Disposable chafing dish sets available for purchase for $11 each. Include wire rack, disposable water tray & 2 hour gel sterno cans. Meat choices include: Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Turkey Breast, Brisket, Klelbasa, or Texas Sausage. Brunt ends - add $2 per meat selection, per guest. Side choices include: Smoked BBQ Beans, Mac & Cheese, Collards, Mashed Sweet Potato, Mashed Red Potato, Broccoli Salad, or Candied Carrots. Add on to any package: $2 per guest - Garden Salad, Coleslaw, Steamed Green Beans or Creamed Corn; $125 per guest - Cornbread & Honey Butter
BBQ Sandwich - 1 Type
Choice of one meat, Sandwich or Sliders Rolls
- One Side (per guest) $10.50
- Two Sides (per guest) $13.75
- Three Sides (per guest) $17.00
BBQ Sandwich - 2 Types
Choices of two meats, Sandwich or Sliders Rolls
- One Side (per guest) $12.50
- Two Sides (per guest) $15.75
- Three Sides (per guest) $19.00
BBQ Sandwich - 3 Types
Choices of Three meats, Sandwich or Sliders Rolls
- One Side (per guest) $13.50
- Two Sides (per guest) $16.75
- Three Sides (per guest) $20.00
1 Meat Plate
Choice of one meat
- One Side (per guest) $12.75
- Two Sides (per guest) $16.00
- Three Sides (per guest) $19.25
2 Meat Plate
Choice of two meat
- One Side (per guest) $14.75
- Two Sides (per guest) $18.00
- Three Sides (per guest) $21.25
3 Meat Plate
Choice of three meats
- One Side (per guest) $15.75
- Two Side (per guest) $19.00
- Three Sides (per guest) $22.25
Ribs + 1 Meat Plate
1/3 rack of baby back ribs plus choice of one meat
- One Side (per guest) $15.25
- Two Sides (per guest) $18.50
- Three Sides (per guest) $21.75
Ribs + 2 Meat Plate
1/3 rack of baby back ribs plus choice of two meat
- One Side (per guest) $16.50
- Two Sides (per guest) $19.75
- Three Sides (per guest) $23.00
Ribs Only Plate
Half rack of baby back ribs
- One Side (per guest) $14.00
- Two Sides (per guest) $17.25
- Three Sides (per guest) $20.50
Smoked Meat by the Pound
1 pound feeds 2-3 people
Pulled Pork
- (per lb) $15.00
Pulled Chicken**
minimum 5 lbs
- (per lb) $15.00
Brisket
- (per lb) $19.00
Burnt Ends
Small cuts of brisket taken from the point. rubbed & cooked again to produce a flavorful delicacy
- (per lb) $20.00
Turkey Breast
- (per lb) $18.00
Kielbasa
- (per lb) $18.00
Texas Sausage
Flavored with jalapenos & cheddar cheese
- (per lb) $18.00
Salmon**
minimum 5 lbs
- (per lb) $19.00
Ribs and Chicken
Baby Back Ribs
Dry rubbed pork ribs (1 rack feeds 1-2 people.
- (per rack) $19.00
Beef Ribs**
Bone in beef ribs (1 ribs feeds 1-2 people)
- (each) $19.00
Whole Chicken
feeds 2-3 people
- (each) $12.00
Bar Packages
50 Guest Minimum. Bear's takes pride in serving only CT craft beers and each event will feature a variety of IPA, Porter, Wheat, Pilsner & Amber Ale brews from breweries such as: Stony Creek, Black Hog, Back East, Old Burnside, City Steam. Add Champagne Toast to any package for $2 per guest. Add Signature Drink to Full Bar package for $5 more per guest
Beer & Wine
2 hours $16 / 3 hours $19 / 4 hours $23 / 5 hours $27
5 CT Craft Beers*
Merlot
Cabernet
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay Wines
Cola
Diet Cola
Lemon-Lime
Ginger Ale
Club Soda
Spring Water
Beer & Wine + Signature Drink
2 hours $20 / 3 hours $24 / 4 hours $28 / 5 hours $32
5 CT Craft Beers
Merlot
Cabernet
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay Wines
Choice (1) Bear's Signature Drink
Cola
Diet Cola
Lemon-Lime
Ginger Ale
Club Soda
Spring Water
Full Bar
2 hours $23 / 3 hours $29 / 4 hours $33 / 5 hours $37
5 CT Craft Beers
Merlot
Cabernet
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay Wines
Tito's Vodka
Tanqueray Gin
Captain Morgan
4 Roses Bourbon
JWR Scotch
Jack Daniels
Espolon Tequila
Sweet & Dry Vermouth
Triple Sec Mixers
Tonic, Grenadine, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Pomegranate Juice
Lime Juice
Sour Mix Garnish
Cherries, Olives, Lemons, Limes
Cola
Diet Cola
Lemon-Lime
Ginger Ale
Club Soda
Spring Water
*contain gluten. **special order require 72 hours