I absolutely loved this place, as did my two friends who joined me! Location is perfect- easy parking- the size of the spot is not too big or too small- super comfy booths- decor is kitschy while also being cool and modern- menus are easy to read and the cocktail menu is clever and fun. Food was all super delicious! Deviled eggs, bacon wrapped dates, beet salad, tomato salad- all fresh and divine. The MEATS! Pastrami- best pastrami next to Katz's Deli in NYC- for reals. Great flavors, perfect portions to share! Also worth noting- my friends have strict gluten and sugar free diets- there were so many choices for them, and our server Sam was incredibly knowledgeable about what they could eat. Service was also perfection! Can't wait to return without my healthy friends for the banana pudding 😂
Awesome neighborhood restaurant. The menu is creative and the good delicious. Hubby and I shared a two item combo (brisket, sticky ribs, loaded potato and carrot salad). Jr had fries but opted for one of my ribs too after taking a taste. Christina, our server was knowledgeable and attentive. We ended with the banana pudding. I also appreciated the portion sizes: just enough. It’s a new favorite place.
This place has great food, beer, and service! The server, Omar, convinced me to try their brisket. I normally avoid brisket because it's usually dryer and tougher than I care for, but this brisket was cut-with-a-fork tender and amazing, smokey and flavorful! The restaurant had great character, and the manager, Vanessa, was awesome!
Thank you for existing. Thank you for your brisket. Thank you for your Vodka On The Menu. Thank you for your bacon wrapped dates. My tastebuds, stomach, cravings and I don't know what we'd do without you. My one and only recommendation is to add one vegetarian option to your entree selection. I can't choose you when accommodating for the vegetarian people I dine with. Never mind, stay the same. I'll take them elsewhere.
The Cook and The Bear is the massage for your senses that you hadn't realized you needed.
You will leave with maximum satiation.
The food is different and outstanding!!!!!! Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo sausage was my favorite. Could eat those and the buttermilk biscuits all night. Wait staff very helpful and pleasant. First time at The Cook and the Bear after first tasting their food at Millwright's. Service was a little too quick. After driving over an hour we were finished eating in less than 40 minutes. Brisket, kielbasa and mac 'n cheese finished the meal. No room for dessert. Next time!!!
We loved it! Well worth the wait (45 minutes at around 6 on Saturday) for the table! Omar, our waiter was the best. The bartenders were chatty and nice. Great food, great vibe �
I've been wanting to try this new place and so glad I did! The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was great. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend and I will be back!!
The food was amazing I got the short rib and it was like cutting through butter. If you love bears bbq then you are going to love this place. It’s a collaboration of a life time. The staff is awesome very knowledgeable.
Had great dinner tonight, everything was delicious! We got the ribs, brisket, collard greens, baked beans, fennel and cabbage slaw, and the grits which were all equally incredible! Our server Matt was great as well, he chatted with us for a while and helped me pick out a beer that would be to my liking. We came late, but the ambiance was still very comfortable. We plan to come back very soon!
Fantastic BBQ, Great atmosphere. A little pricey but totally worth it. Especially in west hartford where you expect the food to be more expensive. Wait staff was great, drinks were strong and tasty. I’m definitely going again!
Had a fantastic lunch today with my husband a little girl. Our food came out super fast (which is perfect when you have a hangry 4 year old kiddo), the service was great (kudos to Mike, our server) and the food was amazing as always.
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