Waitress tonight was too incompetent to leave the bar and take orders for people sitting at the tables. Sat for 30 mins didn't get to order and left. I said to the waitress we were ready to order and I got attitude instead. Great job. Only come to sit at the bar or get
Service: 1
James Edward
We stopped by at the end of the day on a Friday. First, the atmosphere inside was cheery and welcoming. It reminded me of a bar like the old series “Cheers” or the Ben Affleck movie “The Tender Bar” - people were gathered like old friends at the end of a long work week. Katy was the bartender and server - very welcoming, upbeat- we can’t say enough about the great service we got. Now the food - we had read great reviews from Facebook and finally had a chance to try it out. We were not disappointed! This is pub food better than best - it’s the real deal. First we started with an order of honey BBQ bone in wings (they have many sauce flavor options)- best we’ve had in the capital region - hot, crispy, large sized and absolutely delicious. Next we tried the plain Mac and cheese and it, too, was delicious- lovely melted cheese on top of cavatappi pasta with a lovely blend of creamy cheeses underneath. We didn’t need to add any salt because the flavors were perfectly delicious already. Next we had the pulled pork sandwich that came with Cole slaw and their homemade, hand cut fries. I opted for onion rings. Can’t even begin to describe how delicious everything was - the pulled pork had excellent smoky tenderness, the Cole slaw was delicious — (too many places just can’t make a good Cole slaw but this place has it down !)And then there are the fries and onion rings - wow - both were excellent! Super flavor and perfect light crispy texture- haven’t had good fries/onion rings like this in years! The menu had many other pub fare options from chicken to salads and burgers. It’s a small cozy place inside, people are very friendly. Highly recommend this place. Katy was great and she makes a top notch White Russian. Our hats go off to the chefs/cooks for the extra mile on serving amazing pub food that sets this place apart from so many other places in the Capital Region
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings, Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork
Ken Phalen
Terrible place only old dirty men at bar. Look homeless. Have children at bar too. Terrible place. Bartender never waited on me so I left Will never go
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
wally backus
The Black Bear inn makes the best Wings in the 518 area code The Black Bear inn is the number one bar in the 518
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Fries, Waffle Fries, Nachos Grande, Wat Mac N Cheese Bowls, Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Bear Claw, Buffalo Chicken, Pot Stickers, Wings, Bear Claw Fries, Pulled Pork, Kenny Burger, Nacho Platter, Boneless Wings, Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork
Michael Belanger
Honestly, I had the best burger in years. The Mac and cheese is two meals and really good. We will be back.
the Black Bear inn have the best Wings in the 518 area code The Black Bear Inn is the number one bar In the 518 area
Dan Lappies
Bar Tenders are hot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot Stickers, Pulled Pork, Boneless Wings, Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork
Christina L
Stopped here 11/15/23 after looking through the reviews which seemed mostly good. We accidentally picked to sit at the end of the bar near the kitchen , don't do that lol only bc it's the bartenders drop off spot for the dirty dishes. We had thought about moving, but didn't mind, the bar is big enough, it's not like they were on top of us. The bar tender apoligized and said she would find a different spot, i told her it was fine. I think we inadvertently messed up her routine, but she was nice. The cook was great. The cheese curds weren't available, they offered mot sticks- which is our favorite, and they were among the best I've had. They have sauces I've never seen before like raspberry bourbon, zesty tequila, and moonshine. We had the 5 for $25 sample platter, which is 5 different sauces , and it was really good and presented well. It came with plenty of celery and carrots and the blu cheese sauce is homemade and sort of whipped, it was really good as well. I thought about grabbing a second order of mot sticks to go, then regretted I didn't. Lol. Definitely not a bad find, I'd stop again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
Tishawna Weston
It was my first time going to Black Bear Inn and the atmosphere was wonderful. The music was nostalgic, the food was delicious, and the waitress was lovely. She was assisting everyone and checking in periodically. Will definitely return with some friends next time! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Billy Cadle
Amazing food, and the best hot sauce I've had in a long time!
Just went for drinks, nice place, close to home, bar maids work very
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Excellent. Delicious burgers. Delicious barbecue sauce. Reasonable prices. Good place to grab a comfort food bite.
Manager was cool and fixed any issues with my order when I wasn't happy give this place a shot
Great food, Great service, and great atmosphere 5
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was very tasty and the staff were very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos Grande, Bear Claw Fries
Waitress tonight was too incompetent to leave the bar and take orders for people sitting at the tables. Sat for 30 mins didn't get to order and left. I said to the waitress we were ready to order and I got attitude instead. Great job. Only come to sit at the bar or get
Service: 1
We stopped by at the end of the day on a Friday. First, the atmosphere inside was cheery and welcoming. It reminded me of a bar like the old series “Cheers” or the Ben Affleck movie “The Tender Bar” - people were gathered like old friends at the end of a long work week. Katy was the bartender and server - very welcoming, upbeat- we can’t say enough about the great service we got. Now the food - we had read great reviews from Facebook and finally had a chance to try it out. We were not disappointed! This is pub food better than best - it’s the real deal. First we started with an order of honey BBQ bone in wings (they have many sauce flavor options)- best we’ve had in the capital region - hot, crispy, large sized and absolutely delicious. Next we tried the plain Mac and cheese and it, too, was delicious- lovely melted cheese on top of cavatappi pasta with a lovely blend of creamy cheeses underneath. We didn’t need to add any salt because the flavors were perfectly delicious already. Next we had the pulled pork sandwich that came with Cole slaw and their homemade, hand cut fries. I opted for onion rings. Can’t even begin to describe how delicious everything was - the pulled pork had excellent smoky tenderness, the Cole slaw was delicious — (too many places just can’t make a good Cole slaw but this place has it down !)And then there are the fries and onion rings - wow - both were excellent! Super flavor and perfect light crispy texture- haven’t had good fries/onion rings like this in years! The menu had many other pub fare options from chicken to salads and burgers. It’s a small cozy place inside, people are very friendly. Highly recommend this place. Katy was great and she makes a top notch White Russian. Our hats go off to the chefs/cooks for the extra mile on serving amazing pub food that sets this place apart from so many other places in the Capital Region
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings, Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork
Terrible place only old dirty men at bar. Look homeless. Have children at bar too. Terrible place. Bartender never waited on me so I left Will never go
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Black Bear inn makes the best Wings in the 518 area code The Black Bear inn is the number one bar in the 518
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Fries, Waffle Fries, Nachos Grande, Wat Mac N Cheese Bowls, Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Bear Claw, Buffalo Chicken, Pot Stickers, Wings, Bear Claw Fries, Pulled Pork, Kenny Burger, Nacho Platter, Boneless Wings, Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork
Honestly, I had the best burger in years. The Mac and cheese is two meals and really good. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
the Black Bear inn have the best Wings in the 518 area code The Black Bear Inn is the number one bar In the 518 area
Bar Tenders are hot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot Stickers, Pulled Pork, Boneless Wings, Mac & Cheese Pulled Pork
Stopped here 11/15/23 after looking through the reviews which seemed mostly good. We accidentally picked to sit at the end of the bar near the kitchen , don't do that lol only bc it's the bartenders drop off spot for the dirty dishes. We had thought about moving, but didn't mind, the bar is big enough, it's not like they were on top of us. The bar tender apoligized and said she would find a different spot, i told her it was fine. I think we inadvertently messed up her routine, but she was nice. The cook was great. The cheese curds weren't available, they offered mot sticks- which is our favorite, and they were among the best I've had. They have sauces I've never seen before like raspberry bourbon, zesty tequila, and moonshine. We had the 5 for $25 sample platter, which is 5 different sauces , and it was really good and presented well. It came with plenty of celery and carrots and the blu cheese sauce is homemade and sort of whipped, it was really good as well. I thought about grabbing a second order of mot sticks to go, then regretted I didn't. Lol. Definitely not a bad find, I'd stop again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings
It was my first time going to Black Bear Inn and the atmosphere was wonderful. The music was nostalgic, the food was delicious, and the waitress was lovely. She was assisting everyone and checking in periodically. Will definitely return with some friends next time! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, and the best hot sauce I've had in a long time!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bear Claw Fries