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New Haven, CT

Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue

BBQ

470 James St, New Haven, CT 06513, USA

470 James St, New Haven, CT 06513, USA

Hours
  • Mon11 AM – 9 PM
  • Tue11 AM – 9 PM
  • Wed11 AM – 9 PM
  • Thu11 AM – 9 PM
  • Fri11 AM – 10 PM
  • Sat11 AM – 10 PM
  • Sun · Today11 AM – 9 PM

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From the local food press

Editor’s picks from published local guides
  • Bear's brought its Kansas City-style barbecue to New Haven at The Stack, the barbecue hall, brewery, and beer garden that Jamie and Cheryl McDonald opened with Jason Sobocinski of Caseus and Ordinary. CTbites covered the 2018 debut and its cafeteria-style line of brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, ribs, and sausage smoked over the KC method McDonald grew up on. Order the brisket or burnt ends with the sweet KC sauce, and eat in the beer garden when it is open.

    Picks from CTbites and New Haven Independent

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