Starting Gate - Hazel Park

A classic diving bar. Burger, Pommes, music. They don't build them like that anymore.

If it wasn't for your bartender Teresa that this place was a dive, she's a jewel she holds.

Beautiful people work there, but really the bar is old and could use a make-over.

Lisa is the number one, 5 star bartender in this state.

This was our very first visit. We had to check it out for two reasons. First, my wife is known as starting gaw (Haha) and secondly, because we 've been meaning to try out some good BBQ! We loved the place, the decor; loved how the bathrooms, bar and function room had its own bear-themed names, loved that there was plenty of safe zone seating with plexi glass and last but not least... THE FOOD!! I had the 1 meat combo with pulled pork, mashed sweet potato, and green beans and Big Bear had the 1/2 rack with mac n cheese, fries and cornbread. We were in BBQ heaven.?The ONLY thing that can be improved is the wait time in line to pay. Had there been 2 cashiers when we arrived, then it would have made a big difference. ? Otherwise 5 stars from us! Can 't wait to go back with our daughter!?