Bear's Smokin' Bbq - Denison

Hands down the best bbq joint in North Texas! Service was fast and friendly, the Brisket is top notch and you get a serious meal for the price!

This place has the best smoked taste on its flesh. The brown engraving is so good I could literally drink it! The bear bowl is delicious and if you ever see Elote embroidered with Brisket You better get some! This place is family owned and operated, so eat locally. You are only open for lunch to make sure you check them on Saturday if you cannot come by the week. My family I love to order the Briske that is pulled by the pound?

Bear claw nachos are absolutely delicious. I have read some of the earlier reviews that say cold cheese and barely meat. I couldn't resist. At least in my case, food was much hot and loaded with plenty of meat. Then I was worried because they were kind of expensive, but the man delivered them. I forgot how much they were... at least while I ate them.

I wanted to try this place forever. Besen... the service was fast. Nothing special about eating. I ordered two pulled pork sandwiches one side of baked beans. The Buns were cold and definitely not fresh! The beans weren't even lukewarm. To eat the pig from the buns. Pig meat was delicious but definitely not hot or even warm tho! It won't come back.

...it's obvious they care about what they do. I got the Bearclaw with hashbrown casserole. First up The hashbrown casserole reminds me of that really tasty side that's the first one gone at a family reunion. Rich, buttery, cheesy, delicious. My sandwich was balanced and really satisfying. You can tell the brisket and pulled pork are trimmed well and cooked with precision. Moist, savory meat... without any unrendered fat that typically takes away from even the best bbq bites. The hot link brought the spice. The bbq sauce added tang and sweetness. I can't explain how but the gravy helps tie it all together. Beyond the food... the preparation is fast. The service is kind. The decorations add character. And the bbq pit smells delicious with the smoke rolling right by the ordering window. If you've read this far you either own Bear's or plan on going now. Enjoy. I'll be back.