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    Bear Down Barbecue & Catering

    4.0 (204 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ava W.

    It was lunch time I had a taste for some rib tips so I said let me give them another opportunity to bring it. I ordered a medium rip tip with sauce on the side. The rip tips were a bit dry and they tasted old it wasn't the best quality of meat but what brought them back to life was the bbq sauce it was flavorful. The fries were hot, fresh and seasoned well. I'm was not excited about the rib tips and wouldn't order them again. Lots of Bears memorabilia inside the restaurant and the customer service was warm and welcoming. The take out bag had a nice touch - see photos. Overall it was average. I will try their ribs in a couple of weeks. I will update soon - who knows the third try may be the charm.

    Coleslaw - great taste! Somehow both vinegary and mayo-y
    Christina R.

    My husband and I just moved here from Austin, TX and we were missing some good BBQ. My husband swung in to Bear Down to grab us dinner and they did NOT disappoint!! The man who took our order was super friendly and fun to chat with. As nice as the staff was the star of the show was the food! The ribs are absolutely AMAZING! I got a hot dog (it was DELICIOUS!!) and my husband got the pulled pork sandwich. The pulled pork had so much flavor - 10/10!!!! We got a bunch of sides but our favorite was the spicy green beans. This place is all hits - no misses. Can't wait to come back!!

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    Rob P.

    Delicious. Bear Down has been here 7 years tucked in the corner of the shopping area. Ribs without any fat - eat 'em all the way to the bone. Delicious sauce Fries solid - dip those in the bbq sauce too while you're at it. So much on the menu. All looks terrific. The fantastic smell hits you the second you walk in the door. Prices for homemade food are reasonable, especially for the high quality. Order ahead or eat in. Nice owners, great food - will return soon. Planning on eating at Buona or Potbelly? Change your mind and go here instead. One of the best places I've been to.

    3 Ribs for $12.00 supposed to equal 1/2 slab
    Jackie H.

    Well things have changed and it's AWFUL NOW. Rashid's dad doesn't have a clue how to operate computerized equipment. He charged people the wrong price and that's the best thing that happened during my 1 hour wait. No slabs or half slabs you pay by the pound now. I paid $12.00 for 3 ribs which the dad said would be equivalent to a half slab. Have you ever heard of having to go ONLINE to your checking account to prove you paid? And when I pulled up the account as proof Rashid said $21.94 had a minus sign next to it so that means he had refunded my money. NOT TRUE! It means it was deducted from my account. All I can say is AWFUL TERRIBLE NOT WORTH THE TRIP FROM CHICAGO! Oh he drew a Happy Face on the bag like that would cure the pain. What happened to this place!!!

    Ginger S.

    Great food! I ordered a pulled pork, the meat was very juicy! I was a big fan of the Mac and cheese as well! We got A LOT of food for less than $40. Beyond the food, the owner showed lots of hospitality. He asked us what we thought of our meal, and we talked about how the prices are inaccurate on Yelp. So here is the menu, get yourself some delicious BBQ!

    The  alleged 1/2 pound Spare Ribs  and the $4 order of Fries

    Previous to COVID this was a good place to support. The current situation I wouldn't recommend to my worse enemy. Ordered Via Uber Eats this past week and my experience was an epic fail! The menu states 1/2 POUND OF Spare Ribs ($12) and as well a 1/2 POUND of Chicken Tips ($10) - Fries ($4.00) . The pictures ive enclosed cant lie as to what i received . i was TOTALLY pissed . ( since when is a 1/2 a pound 2 rib bones ?? The chicken tips ..... 1 chopped up Chicken Breast & the $4 order of fries about equal to MvDonalds SMALL FRIES. how can you even sleep serving your patrons as such at these prices and falsely describing the portions . Never again !!

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    Really great food, bad customer service by the owners father doesn't know how to talk with customers about the menu

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    Amazing amazing amazing food!! The customer service was perfect and the food was even better

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    Great food and friendly service. Fantastic lunch specials. You won't go away hungry. Smoked brisket and turkey on Saturday's.

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    2 years ago

    first time getting bbq from here & it was GREAT! Best Mac & cheese, rib tips, and the brisket was phenomenal!

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    Food was average at best, very expensive and takes a long time to make. The restaurant is very small

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    I'm a packer fan but the food is good. Also good tip, don't wear a Justin fields steeler jersey.

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    Boy am I glad I tried this place! I ordered the ribs and brisket with spicy green beans. Excellent!!!! I'll definitely be back.

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    Hubby and I came here for dinner. It is located in the Tinley Park hotel area with ample parking…read more The staff is warm and welcoming, and we were seated quickly. Our server was Annie. She is just as friendly and lovely. The vibe is lively. The music is loud, and their bar area is nice, with TVs throughout. Hubby ordered the steak and potatoes, and I ordered the fish and chips. We both enjoyed our meals. Hubby said his steak was seasoned really well, and he took half of my fish, which he also said was really good, and I agree. This is a great neighborhood staple, and we will definitely be back to try one of their burgers.

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