Samuel Rabinowitz
I went with my girlfriend in mid-October 2025, and it was amazing. Bear really knows his stuff. All-natural ingredients, simple lists, and no added salt but you’d never know until he told you. Coleslaw is so fresh, made every day. Secret BBQ sauce recipe is to die for. The menu is dependent on the day until they sell out, and if you’re vegetarian, call and give them a week’s notice. Such a nice guy, nice people, fun experience, tasty food. Definitely will come back next time we’re in New Hampshire.
Recommended by where we were staying nearby at Streeter Mountain Farm.
… moreAndrew Peterson
We had lunch twice at Smokin Bear BBQ this summer and just had them cater a dinner for 20. Bear and Kim are great and the food was amazing! Definitely recommend both a visit to their location in Dorchester NH — and for a catered event!!
… moreBailey Gardner
Had an absolutely incredible experience at Smokin Bear BBQ! We stumbled upon it after spotting a simple sign that said “BBQ,” and it turned out to be the best spontaneous decision ever! The food was absolutely amazing—full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and beyond satisfying, but what really stood out was the hospitality. The owners made us feel like family, checking in often and even offering extra food to make sure we left full and happy. It felt like a home away from home. It was for sure a 10/10 experience and I can’t wait to come back! Thank you for the warmth and the unforgettable meal!
… moreRyan Pursley
Delicious barbecue joint convenient to the local snow mobile trails. Great chicken wings, pork tenderloins, jalapeño poppers, and pasta salad. Very flavorful and a comfortable eating spot with beautiful views. Will be back!
… moreChristian Young-Burnham
My parents are regulars here and couldn’t say enough great things about it. One day, my wife and I joined them for lunch here and we were absolutely beyond impressed with how delicious the food was. My wife had the pulled pork “Sundae” as it was called, and I had the pulled chicken sandwich.
Two weeks later, I brought a group of my buddies with me to try it out, as I couldn’t stop praising to them how good it was. It was 4th of July weekend when we went, so the menu that weekend consisted of smoked burgers with chili and chili dogs with Cole slaw. All five of us were beyond satisfied and one of my buddies even stated that it was “perfect”.
In a nutshell, if you love local eating establishments, homemade food with homemade ingredients, and friendly owners, this is most definitely the place to try out!
… moreKay Huston
We stopped by there looking to get a bite to eat. The food was excellent and the owners had some time to to greet the new comers. The place is clean and there is dining outside. We are looking forward to heading back there this winter! It’s on the snowmobile trail.
… moreJennifer Veino
Was driving by and saw the bbq sign. And stopped in it is cute the owners are so nice and the food was amazing! We had a 3 meat plate with pork loin sausage and ham and a pulled pork loin sandwich. Bears bbq sauce is soo good too. I am so happy we stopped at a random BBQ sign!! This is a Must for bbq!!
… moreKaitlyn Gosselin
This such was a gem of a find!!! Kim & Bear the owners were so incredibly nice and easy to talk to, the restaurant was so cozy & welcoming! I ordered the pull pork with mac & cheese and it was absolutely delicious! All food is homemade! Definitely worth the stop!!!
… moreHannah Morris
Incredible food that is responsibly and locally sourced—there’s clearly so much care in these dishes! The brisket was insane! I love that they really care about individual ingredients and aren’t just doing what’s cost effective.
Also, our motorcycle broke down in their parking lot and they couldn’t have been sweeter or more helpful.
Their specials change weekly so check their site. They also do catering! Love love love this place-go support them!
… moreJesse Cushing
I was lucky to catch these guys when they were open, and I definitely want to come again. I had brisket, cole slaw, and a bean-based side dish; all of them were fantastic! The brisket was a little less salty than would have been ideal for me, but that’s smart because of course it’s easy to add at the table. The owners were there serving, and they are very friendly. I will keep them in mind for catering as well, since I here that’s also a big part of their business.
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