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I have to say that I was pleasantly suprised with the Big Bear. Not sure why but the bar I set for Micro Brews in Florida is set quite low. This place did suprise me though. Great pizza, pretty good beer, and a nice staff. I'll be going back next time I'm in the area. Both of the the previous reviewers were off I'd say. Despite Gary's rave reviews for the pale I'd have to say that it may compare great locally but I wouldn't put it on my top 10 list. And the guy before him compaired it to a chain restaurant, I'd say that's unfair, it's appearance is on par with other breweries that I have visited across the country.
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Dustin,
Bend, OR
(05/13/2009) |
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Whoa, whoa...where were you guy?
The beers at the Bear are the best and the Hybrination Pale Ale cannot be beat! From Maine to Oregon, down to California and back home to Florida, I have searched for a better pale ale...draft or bottled-The Bear beats them all!
AND-the service is great, especially Kelley....
BUT-Please, put the kiddies someplace else, this is my favorite place for a relaxing draft and the ever increasing number of little sereemers in the bar area is out of control!
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Gary,
Margate, FL
(08/14/2008) |
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If you like chain food and beer, this is your place. While it's not a chain restaurant, it acts like it, and you get the feeling that the owners want to franchise the place.
I was once a member of the Big Bear mug club, but I never found a reason to continue that relationship. The beer is flat and flavorless. The best on tap is probably the brown, but it is nothing exceptional. Don't dare request hops in this place.
The food is good, not great. Big Bear caters to a clientelle that cares more about wine than beer, and it shows. Head down the road to the ale house or wing place, where at least you'll get a Whitbread than something that tastes like it was brewed by a novice.
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Jim,
Colorado Springs, CO
(04/23/2008) |
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Some of the reviews of the Big Bear defy belief. “Best brew pub in America,” “awesome beer,” “beer survived at the proper temperature” – wow! You people need to get out more. This place may not be a chain (I don’t know), but it looks like a chain and shares the usual traits - the food is good, the beer is not. Also, the beer is served much, much too cold; we ordered a second as soon as we were served so that it could warm up to the proper temperature. On another note, this is the darkest restaurant I’ve ever been in. Perhaps, they should use the money saved on electricity to buy some hops. Last, and perhaps worst, they had the TV turned to Fox “News.” One positive (sort of), they apparently have cask IPA sometimes.
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David , Minneapolis,
Minneapolis, MN
(03/26/2008) |
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My partner and I go all of the time. When we are not sure where to go, Big Bear is always on our mind. The food is awesome, the service is exceptional, and the atmosphere is great for a great meal with family and friends. I am a personal sucker for their homemade Root Beer. If you have never been, I highly recommend going.
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Ryan Stifter,
Coral Springs, FL
(04/28/2007) |
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For a big place in a trendy area, this place was surprisingly good and the beer was superb. Food didn't dissapoint either and both our meals were great and we didn't get hassled too much, it was nice and quiet too.
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Glenn,
Bakersfield, CA
(03/25/2007) |
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I go there just about every weekend because the beer and food always bring me back! Greg Wentworth runs the finest brewery establishment in all of FL The staff is wonderful
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Frank Gibson,
coral springs, FL
(02/24/2007) |
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Found this establishment while on vacation and loved it. The selection of beer was worth the trip as was the outstanding food. The service, selection and overall appearance of the place made it a fun night out.
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Allen Burt,
Ann Arbor, MI
(03/13/2006) |
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Been there over ten times! Very good food and service.
The beers are served in the appropiate pilsners or pint mugs and at the appropiate temperatures. They are all delicious! The best Rootbeer (house brewed) in South Florida without question.
Outstanding beer / cheese soup served in a bread bowl!! Great salads, good steaks and burgers,ribs, and excellent spinach dip appetizer too.
Tip: Frequently they produce some seasonal / mgr special brews not shown on menu. Alright. Stop salivating.....
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MIchael Bloch,
Coral Springs, FL
(12/26/2005) |
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outstanding Ales and pizza! Great people there...love the soup too!
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
(07/04/2005) |
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The beer is good, the food is not. I went twice thinking that perhaps it was just the food we ordered on the first trip that was bad. The second trip rewarded us with even worse food and horible service, possibly the worst service I have received anywhere.
They do serve a cola called Classy Cola and Diet Classy Cola, both are excellent and it is difficult to tell the two apart. They have much more of a cola nut flavor than mass produced colas.
The stout was excellent.
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Mike,
Apollo Beach, FL
(03/26/2005) |
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I don't know what the last guy was talking about at all. I love beer but my wife doesn't. Here's a place where the food is so good she asks if we can go there! Try the Pretzel Encrusted Chicken or one of their wood oven pizzas!! And if you're a beer lover and love IPA's, you have to try the Hibernation Ale, it's fantastic!
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Jim,
Boca Raton, FL
(03/25/2005) |
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Henry W. Milewski,
Panama City, FL
(12/17/2004) |
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definitely a must see. the beer was awesome very well made and flavorful. the crab cakes are a must as well as the turkey meat loaf. please do not miss this one. it was very easy to get to from the rt 95. do order the sampler platter. my fav was the pale ale (crisp, clean with a nice hop finish) here's to you big bear!!!!!
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paul,
binghamton, NY
(05/31/2004) |
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Fine freshly brewed beers with very good food and excellent service.
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Howard,
Margate, FL
(04/21/2004) |
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The ribs are the best I've had, the beers were excellent, and the service was curteous and prompt. A very clean establishment. Say hello to Grizzly when you go.
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Steve Zay,
Melrose, MA
(12/31/2003) |
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Best brewery in the U.S. Better than Rogue, Bridgeport, Pelican etc. Me and Malvin repeatedely say We love this place Baby.
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Brett Bulldog,
Athens, GA
(11/27/2003) |
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The location is easy to get to. They have 9 beers plus root beer. Try the Belgium Dubbel. Say hello to friendly bartender, Nate.
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Neil Serafin,
Bailey, CO
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Great place! The food is quite good, reasonably priced and the service has always been great. The beers are great. All of them. Definetely worth a visit if you are in the area!!
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Jeff K,
Boca Raton, FL
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As A certified Brewmaster, in layman's terms, the beer was lacking. Drinkable? Yes.(check for bacteria, boys.) The food was good. Seared tuna....AWESOME! The staff was a little snobish but on time.(Clean those lines. Yeast was out of control.)
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Shawn Clifford,
Gatlinburg, TN
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try the duke. great food, great drink. limited selection. beats the hell out of hops!!!
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sean,
west palm beach, fl
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I LOVED the Fruity beers that I tried. Blueberry, Peach and Raspberry! Awesome taste! Food wasa great, although a litle pricy. Try them on Sudays when they have a bruch special- beers for $2.00!
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Lisa,
Pompano Beach, FL
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excellent food and beer selection. I recommend ordering the seared tuna with their Belgian Dubble!
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cs,
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Absolutely love the blueberry beer (forgot the name), ranks right up there with Leinenkugel's BerryWeiss.
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Ed Hussey,
Coral Springs, FL
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I am a frequent customer of Big Bear. I have yet to have any serious problems there. I always feel welcomed by the staff, they have so much teamwork! My favorite server is Stevette, great personality and very professional, not to mention pretty! She always helps my friends and family decide what to order. It's nice to see someone take pride in their work. Good job Stevette, it's people like you that make Big Bear great!
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Scott,
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