A landmark for history, bbq and log cabin vibes. If you're looking for a nice bbq spot I can't recommend this place enough. I've had Pappy's in STL (Saint Louis, MO) and their ribs there are incred…

A landmark for history, bbq and log cabin vibes. If you're looking for a nice bbq spot I can't recommend this place enough. I've had Pappy's in STL (Saint Louis, MO) and their ribs there are incr…

Consistently wonderful bbq meals are served here. My family has been eaten here all my life and it remains a treasure of the San Fernando Valley! The sawdust is long gone although the quality and fam…

Consistently wonderful bbq meals are served here. My family has been eaten here all my life and it remains a treasure of the San Fernando Valley! The sawdust is long gone although the quality and f…

I've been coming here my whole life (30 years) and my dad's been bringing everyone we know, friends and family for over 50 years. Easy to find, large parking lot, seating inside and out. The owners…

You have a lot of choices--the menu is huge. We started going to the Pit years ago. The ribs are the best--and I've had a lot of ribs. Service is always good, and you can't beat the authentic atmosph…

You have a lot of choices--the menu is huge. We started going to the Pit years ago. The ribs are the best--and I've had a lot of ribs. Service is always good, and you can't beat the authentic atm…

You have a lot of choices--the menu is huge. We started going to the Pit years ago. The ribs are the best--and I've had a lot of ribs. service is always good, and you can't beat the authentic atmos…

Mason Ganz

We've been coming to the Bear Pit since I was a kid (so decades now). We always get the bbq brisket sandwich on garlic toast which is tasty with the delicious bbq sauce. Over the years, the magic has somewhat disappeared, but it's still a reliable bbq spot!

Manuel Hurtado

A little gem hidden in the arm pit of the Greater Los Angeles valley. Come here when you want a good roast beef sandwich. The food is above mediocre with it's cafeteria style food and darker ambiance. Plenty parking.

alan seims

It's hard to find old school BBQ places like this anymore. Most of the Chris 'n Pitts places are gone and places like the Bear Pit are far and few between. The baby back ribs were tender and tasty, and I love their barbeque beans! It isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for. Great place!!

Brian E

I had never been to the Bear Pit before this evening. Overall it was pretty good. Service was great. The BBQ even better.

John Goforth

Really good food! I just have very high standards........( most would probably give 5 stars) My lunch was great, ate every bite. To me, just a bit too sweet. The BBQ beans, & sweet BBQ sauce were a bit over the top for me. However; the regular flavored BBQ sauce just lacked in flavor. The garlic toast is AMAZING! Got it with my brisket sandwich. The best $0.75 I've ever spent. If you like wood smoked BBQ......... this place is worth your time!

The Bear Pit BBQ has been a staple restaurant in our family for as long as I can remember. Things have changed over the years, but they still provided excellent service. The restaurant still has th…

The Bear Pit bbq has been a staple restaurant in our family for as long as I can remember. Things have changed over the years, but they still provided excellent service. The restaurant still has th…

The phone service is generally OK haven't eaten inside in a while but overall they do a decent job. Sometimes the meat is dry if I give it a scale between one and 10 I wanna say 7 1/2.

I went today and except for take out the restaurant parking lot was empty and I didn't want take out so I left. I'm guessing they are remodeling but I'm not sure. Call before you try to go there fo…

Came here for take out, they have their own parking that's separated from Coco's.\n\nOrdering take out was quick, they take cash and credit card. This place is like a diner in the woods feel. Food …

The table was sandy and sticky (most likely from the BBQ sauce) We have not visited for about two years, when it was the best. Here is what we noticed. Relish bowl is now gone, The BBQ bottles are no…

The table was sandy and sticky (most likely from the bbq sauce) We have not visited for about two years, when it was the best. Here is what we noticed. Relish bowl is now gone, The bbq bottles …

The table was sandy and sticky (most likely from the bbq sauce) We have not visited for about two years, when it was the best. Here is what we noticed. Relish bowl is now gone, The bbq bottles ar…

The table was sandy and sticky (most likely from the BBQ sauce) We have not visited for about two years, when it was the best. Here is what we noticed. Relish bowl is now gone, The BBQ bottles are …

Scott Greenwald

2024 Update: Under new ownership. The food tasted a little better this time. The Kodiak with brisket sandwich and spare ribs was the perfect size for two adults to share. But the ribs were still dry and over cooked for my liking. No meat falling off the bone here. 2018: An old relic from my childhood, but not the same Bear Pit I remember as a kid. It's been cleaned up a bit, which sadly, means no more sawdust covered floors :( The food was just meh... Pork sandwich was dry and spare ribs barely had any meat on them. BBQ beans were pretty tasty though.

I was brought here by someone who had fond memories of this place and they have been waiting for years to bring me. Let's just get into the good, bad, and everything in between.\n\nThere is plenty …

TiDa VISION

raditional AMERICAN BBQ cuisine which leaves plenty to be desired. The place is properly decorated to resemble a bear pit, with pictures of bears everywhere. Not my favorite, but it works for the place. It was my first time and my friend, who recommended the spot, wanted to order her favorites for me. You are given pickles, celery and carrots as a free appetizer as you wait for your food. We had Turkey sandwiches on garlic bread, chilli, sausages, macaroni and cheese, baked beans and iced tea. Before I even get to the food, I must say the place was empty and near closing so I feel like our food wasn't freshly made, especially the garlic bread, so this significantly contributed to the food quality and overall experience. The macaroni was just awful and overcooked. Think mushy cheese. The Turkey sandwich was bland and the hard garlic bread didn't do it any favors either. I surprisingly liked the chilli, which had a smoked thing going for it, and the sausage was pretty good as well. After being disappointed with the food I nearly lost my mind when the $90 bill arrived. I DO NOT comprehend the cost associated to such lackluster food. Our server was tired and cleaning up so we had to wait a bit to track her down. This was a little disappointing as the food was pretty cold to begin with. I must say that the hostess and the server were nice people, and I APPRECIATE that tremendously. Overall, this was my first and definitely my last time eating there. I had high expectations and left with bubblegut. Definitely not worth the money or sacrifice of tastebuds.

+4

The food was horrible!! Dry chicken and ribs, the little potatoes were supposed to be crunchy and were soggy and had no seasoning. The Cole slaw had too many celery seeds and the Mac and cheese was…

I miss this place a lot. Been going since 1982 when the Lite Bite was $4.95. After Andy sold the place in 2019 Covid hit and I still came. About a year later the prices soared and the portions shru…

Not gonna lie the waiter was super nice the food was not it though I was really hopeing I found my new bbq spot close to my place but in my option the food was bland nasty and expensive 60$ for 2 s…

Not gonna lie the waiter was super nice the food was not it though I was really hopeing I found my new bbq spot close to my place but in my option the food was bland nasty and expensive 60$ for 2 s…

what a waste of time. i showed patience and waited 30 minutes do i look invisble to you? waiter passed me 5 times i even said excuse me and no one approached us. hey if you want a place that focuse…

The food was overpriced and horrible and the service was embarrassingly bad. I will NEVER go there again. I can't believe it's still open. We sat for over an hour waiting for drinks and bread and s…

The food was overpriced and horrible and the service was embarrassingly bad. I will NEVER go there again. I can't believe it's still open. We sat for over an hour waiting for drinks and bread and s…

We each ordered the $43 combo plate that had 3 pork ribs, one huge beef rib, sliced beef, sliced pork and 2 pieces of chicken. The absolute worst bbq we have ever had! The beef and pork slice…

My family and I have been going to the Bear Pit for over 40 years. It used to be so good. The last few visits have been a bit disappointing, but we decided to give it one last try. BIG MISTAKE! O…

Aileen Beckers

What a disappointment. I ordered a 1/2 lb burger and all you get is meat and bread for $21.00 I asked the waitress about lettuce, tomato and pickle said it doesn't come with that, it was my job to ask for it. The burger does come with cheese however the waitress asked if I wanted cheese like it was extra charge. So bottom line it was not a good dining experience.

Jodi Blackwell

I do apologize in advance if this review doesn't feel good, but being from Kansas City, Missouri I feel obliged to speak up after trying the shredded pork on garlic bread with coleslaw, baked beans and a mini carrot with a side of their sauce. I told the buyer and flyer that if they didn't have any burnt ends I was gonna pass, but they brought me the aforementioned in a well secured plastic to go container entirely unmindful of the fact that I am a native KCMO Chiefs fan and smoked a brisket for the 4th of July all day and can't brag enough about how we do BBQ. And you folks out here in SO CAL don't know any better but The Bear Pit should, and therefore ought to be ashamed of themselves for claiming their BBQ is anything like how the folks in Missouri do it, and do it regularly in their own back yards, at the American Royal, at Gates and Sons, Arthur Bryant's, Jack Stacks,and Joes KC BBQ to name just a few. We don't stand up when the east coast is craving Philly Cheese steak Sandwiches, or Brooklyn Style Pepperoni Pizza because we KNOW better but I take it The Bear Pit assumed they were a safe enough distance from Missouri for anybody to call them out on thier B.S. (and that doesn't stand for Barbeque Sandwiches but it might as well.) I can't even believe that the pork in my sandwich was smoked. Was suspect from the start when they failed to provide burnt ends off a smoked brisket on the menu. The garlic bread left me scratching my head until a very unflavorful bite explained everything except why the red stuff in the to go cup is perpetrated as barbeque sauce. If you know, you know. If you don't, it's not your fault and it's just wrong. I will put my life's savings on the present owner having NEVER stepped foot in Missouri. SoCal's got Baja Tacos, Sunshine, Sand, Newsom and traffic jams-they don't care about what they don't have and it's okay. Bear Pit- We live in the Woke ages now. That means your in the right place at the wrong time.

Dennis Singletary

Might be the worst ribs I’ve ever had. I ate 2 of a half a rack which was $32! I basically just ate the sides. My god that was bad!