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  • 5/5 Nicki B. 2 years ago on Google
    A hidden gem. The service the food everything was amazing!!! The best steak in the area! Reservations required. 430pm and 730pm dinner service. Drinks, appetizers, amazing soup, main course and dessert came in around 110 per person with left overs! Highly highly recommended
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joan D. 2 years ago on Google
    We just got home from eating the loveliest dinner at The Bears! There was 13 of us and many of us had never been. It was the most amazing prime rib and chateaubriand I’ve ever tasted! Seriously I don’t care where you go you’ll never get it this good. We all ate like kings! There was soooooo much food that everyone took quite a bit home. You will definitely not go hungry eating here! The service was impeccable. The mood was light. It was one of the nocest nights I’ve had out! Thanks Bears! We will definitely be back!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Todd L. 3 years ago on Google
    My wife and I spent our 43rd Wedding Anniversary enjoying a wonderful meal at the Bears Restaurant. The service and servings did not disappoint. We have been loyal patrons for much of our married life. Chianti, a rich and flavorful beef soup followed up with monster shrimp cocktails. The best was yet to come. Perfectly prepared and flavorful Prime Rib. Our waiter John was a delight and during dinner his brother Chef Robert came out to visit guests in the house. A truly delightful evening.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Unicorn A. 2 years ago on Google
    5 Stars is not enough. This place is truly special and the absolute BEST food experience you can treat yourself or someone you love to. Every portion so generous and delicious and quite obviously made with care and attention to detail. I highly recommend!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John L. 1 year ago on Google
    This was our first time going and I'm not sure how to even describe the experience. Everything over amazing is a understatement. We had the chateaubriand dinner for four. Appetizers soup and salad. Had to bring dessert home with big portions of left overs. 5 stars dosent justify the entire experience. We had john for our server and again. 5 stars isn't close. He was fantastic and made the experience that much more fulfilling. Absolutely found our new long-term favorite place for dinner. MAKE RESERVATIONS IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! Bears steakhouse thank you all for a wonderful dinner and time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristen B. 2 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best meal you'll ever have....worth every penny. Every bite delicious!!! Our waiter John, is the best!! Apps were phenomenal but the Chateau briand ❤️ and homemade pies 🤤 to die for 😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt W. 2 years ago on Google
    Prime Rib for 3 but could have been for 10. Awesome food and great service. Super great experience and for the price
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JBG 1 year ago on Google
    I have had chateau brignon all over the world. This place is a 10 in the local market and a 8+ in my broad experience that includes NYC and Philly. Portions are huge. Consistently good for many years, father to son restaurant. Reservations book weeks out so call well in advance. Do not be deceived by the roadside appearance of the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lanson C. 1 year ago on Google
    After living in Duanesburg for 10 years and having no less than two dozen people tell us we had to try the Bears we finally made a reservation and paid our neighbors a visit. Quality, simple ingredients prepared in homage to the french aristocrats of the nineteenth century in an ironically humble venue. Perhaps the most tender steak I've ever had, but at this price point I'm missing flavor and fine touches.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kristen W. 10 months ago on Google
    Not worth the trip or price. They dump baby carrots in a pot and on a plate with roasted potatoes and some really great meat. Sadly, all the meat for our party of 12 was med rare. I like my meat at least med and prefer med +, 165 degrees. Service was POOR. Gratuity of 20% of all food and beverage was added to bill.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 1 year ago on Google
    I am not sure I can even touch how amazing this place is.. So much more than meets the eye. From the moment you enter the door you are treated like royalty and a friend. The owners and staff take service to a new level and its beyond exceptional. My experience was unforgettable, scrumptious, fun and down right FABULOUS. The food is OUTRAGEOUS. The Bears is in my top 5 list of restaurants you MUST eat at. I travel all over and I eat out at least 5 nights a week and will be sure to have this one on a monthly calendar. If you looking for a spectacular restaurant in upstate look no further its worth every penny and then some. Do not miss this.

  • 5/5 Ken P. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down the best prime rib that I have had in 30+ years. All the food was amazing tasting and portions are huge. I would highly recommend eating here, you won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Nicole F. 1 year ago on Google
    Although it may be a little expensive, it is worth every penny. The chateaubriand is absolutely amazing. From the appetizers to the salads to dinner, the food is delicious. We love to come here for our Anniversary or for special occasions. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    I wanted to surprise my wife with a trip to The Bears. I made my reservation a month ago knowing how popular they are. It was a 40 minute drive that was rewarded with one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. Both of us decided to order off the menu instead of requesting the chateaubriand that they are noted for. The bread they brought out was warm and enjoyable as we waited for our appetizer, the vegetable beef soup. The soup was amazing. They use some prime cuts of beef in the soup and the broth is to die for. It was so good that I got 2 orders of it to go. Next was the salad. My wife had hers with Blue Cheese, I chose the Parmesan Peppercorn. The dressing tasted great. Next came the main course. Be prepared to arrive hungry because the portions are extremely generous. My wife got the “Mama Bear” size filet mignon and I ordered the Delmonico steak. The sides were roasted red potatoes and glazed baby carrots. Kudos to the chef!!! Everything was cooked to perfection, and the steaks were delicious. As I said, the portions are very generous and both of us brought home some to enjoy tomorrow. My wife is a huge chocolate lover, so I was surprised when she ordered the blueberry/lemon cake. It was so good she said she was glad she ordered it instead of the chocolate cream pie. This is a family run restaurant, and it shows in everything they do. Billy, the son of the owner, was our server and he was another part of what made our visit so memorable. Side note, watching all the orders of chateaubriand come out of the kitchen, we will definitely order it on our next visit.

  • 5/5 Jason D. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome food. Awesome service. Awesome atmosphere. Recommended to anyone who enjoys steak. We had the chateaubriand, and it was perfect. The vegetables were excellent as well. I had the beef vegetable soup and it was great. Even had dessert (black forest cake) was awesome. Can't wait to go again.

  • 5/5 Joe l. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been coming to this place for years now!! It really is a great place to eat if you enjoy family style plating and excellent food!! The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and charming. The host John is amazing and really takes pride in his restaurant and your dining experience!! He buys nothing but the best when it comes to meat and produce. The appetizers are amazing!! The jumbo shrimp cocktail, and the marinated herring are 2 of my favorites!! We usually come as a group and order the Chateaubriand…and i get the chicken ( still amazing even though it is a steak house). My wife and everyone else in the party loves the Chateaubriand, and it honestly looks and tastes like something you would get at a 5 star resort to be honest. The service is great, John is a great man and very fun to be around, and the desserts are to die for!! This restaurant is worth the ride wherever you are driving from and you will not be disappointed!! Thank you John for another great dining experience!!

  • 5/5 Roberto “Bear” M. 11 months ago on Google
    Went for my birthday dinner after a long time between visits. The food and service was excellent as always!!

  • 5/5 Cindy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best dinner I have had in quite a while. Took my mother in law for her 90th birthday with our family. Great service, wonderful food and the best desserts we have had in a long time. German chocolate cake was not too sweet very flavorful! Chateaubrand was melt in your mouth.

  • 5/5 rhiannon a. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! We don't eat steak out normally this place changed that! It's 2.5 hours away from us we met friends for dinner and it was the best meal, atmosphere and service we've ever experienced! We can't wait to come back. Every piece of food from the bread to dessert was absolutely amazing.

  • 5/5 Dottie P. 8 months ago on Google
    Chateaubriand was spectacular as was everything else we ordered. Awesome staff with a great sense of humor. We dine at the Bears several times a year, and it's always perfection.

  • 5/5 Kristen P. 1 year ago on Google
    The most delicious meal I have ever eaten. The soup is amazing and the waitstaff are great as well.


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