We visited the gift shop we didn't eat BBQ The good: very cute and fun lots of nice and friendly staff. Cool on a hot day. Prices are hight for something a ok on others typical. The bad: my mom didn't catch that they charged her for three mugs. She got two mugs and two stickers. The price of the extra mug was way more than the stickers. She paid cash and we were not driving hour back. They are chatty which is not bad just make sure you are charged correct. read more

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Gift shop is cute with a lot of items--most are reasonable priced. A variety of meats are available cold. The restaurant is large--didn't eat so I can't rate it. It has indoor and outdoor seating. Animals are close for viewing. The site is green and hilly. The entire staff were friendly and helpful. Homemade fudge is yummy!! read more

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Great views and nice place for a stop off the interstate or a quick 'escape'. The store is nice to explore. The bbq was not anything special. read more

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We had an amazing experience here. The staff were extremely helpful in determining the best options from the menu. We walked in 20 minutes before closing and still the staff were happy to see us. They gave us so many free extras so that they didn't have to throw away good food. They are closed on Sunday and we happened to be there on Saturday night. Even one of the owners was cheerful and welcoming. I highly recommend riding out into the countryside and visiting this place. The staff here really make the difference. read more

Super fun place with great food. We visited from CA and the owners welcomed us with warm Texas hospitality. I strongly recommend Bear Creek Smokehouse for anyone passing through. We will be back! read more

Atmosphere 10 Friendliness 10 Cleanliness 10 Brisket 7.5 Mac and cheese 7 Beans 8.5 Applied pie 9 62 out 70 This is a great score imo read more

Fun visit and good food. We came around 2:30 right before when the pit closes The brisket was okay, ribs delicious and loved the turkey sandwich. The turkey is not super smoky and that is how I like it The bbq sauce is sweet. i prefer vinegar based so did not partake. Their sides are provided in a self serve area l. All the sides were good. My son had the chocolate sheet cake and it was amazing! I would come earlier for fresher sid'es and bbq. The view, animals and shopping were really highlights of the visit. Makes a great outing. read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - friendly horse - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

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Barbecue was delicious! Definitely a must try when in East Texas all the meats and sides were scrumptious. read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - Three meat combo- turkey,brisket,sausage with loaded mashed potatoes, and green beans - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

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In the name of all that is Holy do not order anything from these people!!!! I made an order on Thursday December 10. Got the confirming email for the order. Wednesday December 16 I sent them an email asking about my order. Got an auto reply that someone will reply in 3 days. Nothing. Wound up calling on Monday December 21 to talk to some one. I was informed they were just STARTING to pull orders from December 10, but it should ship by the end of the week. Sunday December 27 I finally got a reply to my email?!?! Oh, my order "should" ship by New Years Day???!!!! I gave up called today to cancel my order and they said it was awaiting shipment. It's been 19 days since I made the order. They even had the nerve to try to offer me a gift card instead of giving me my money back! Why would I order from them again?! read more

You can pet and feed longhorns while you are here. They have a cute shopping area inside, very very clean bathrooms and friendly employees. We did not eat here yet, but had some of the brisket and pickles from here while we dined at Enoch's. We will be back to eat dinner here. read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - Longhorn - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

Beautiful setting. Browsed the store. Even a bacon section-anything bacon related for the true bacon lover. We got pulled pork sandwiches to eat on porch & enjoy the view. Pet or feed the Longhorn or turkeys, play cornhole or horseshoes or just sit awhile. The pulled pork was very tender, good flavor and very generous portion. read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - Lunch view - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

Great BBQ and prices! We went about an hour before closing. But they still treat you well! We had the ribs, sausage, and brisket. The ribs were full of smoke flavor and tender! Wasn't crazy about the sausage, but it was not a dealbreaker! The brisket was good, could've been more smoke flavor, but again, not a dealbreaker! Friendly staff and great service. This place is probably buzzing with a an upbeat vibe during lunch! read more

We ate here on a lunch recently. It was a good lunch. BLT's with toasted bread, bags of chips, a good carroty cole slaw and a piece of watermelon to top it off. A good lunch overall with tea also and for $11 so it was reasonable. Currently, they have pulled pork sandwiches only everyday for lunch except for Wednesday and Saturday for which they have a menu that changes. The setting is very nice at tables with comfortable folding chairs inside their new building. A lot to look at and take in. The service was very friendly and we were checked on several times while we ate. It was a good lunch and a good BLT. They used their Bear Creek Smokehouse bacon and it was good. The only suggestion we have is another piece or two of bacon per sandwich would make it tops in our book. That currently goes to the Central Perks ultimate BLT that is stuffed with bacon. read more

Worst BBQ I've ever had in my life. It was embarrassingly bad. Just came from an event hosted there. I've never left a negative restaurant review before. But I'm hoping this feedback will help. The brisket was like cardboard and overcooked, and the chicken was undercooked. I took a pic in case I got sick. One of the worst meals I've ever had. Really should be zero stars. (The employees were as nice as could be and this is not a review of the store or facilities). read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

We have gone twice now and absolutely enjoyed it both times! The staff was super friendly and helpful and the store side is a lot of fun to walk through but the food is definitely the highlight there. The ribs are probably the best I've ever tasted along with the brisket and turkey ( haven't tried the other meats) and the sides were great! I loved the giant front porch with rocking chairs and some games to play. It has a very family friendly appeal and we can't wait to go back! read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - Front porch view from the rocking chairs... - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

Some of the friendliest people you will find in any business hands down! For years that part of their business has not changed a bit. The drive doesn't make me think twice about how far it is, because I know I will be met with friendly service and great smoked food! My favorite is the turkey, I can just eat it cold turkey (no pun intended) the flavor is so good. Then when it gets down to the bone, I throw that in some beans and it's delicious in those too. We get the ham from time to time just to switch things up for the family get togethers, but my favorite is the turkey. read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - The look of this beautiful barn reminds me of my grandfather's smokehouse! - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

My husband and I dropped by just to see what it was all about...... Such a darling store with the best southern hospitality there is! They seem to have thought of everything! We had just eaten at the winery down the road so we weren't hungry.....but, we will return to enjoy their BBQ very soon. If it taste half as good as it smelled we are in for a treat! Can't wait to return. Nancy Cornelius Longview TX read more

After seeing some Bear Creek commercials my wife and I decided to take a visit. We were not disappointed! The food for lunch was absolutely wonderful, the barbeque sauce taste like mine and I had been twenty years trying to perfect it. The center cut smoked ham that we purchased to carry home has been divine. But that is not the best thing about Bear Creek Smoke house; the best thing about Bear Creek Smokehouse is the people and the owners. The Shoults Family gave me and my wife so much attention I went to the bathroom to see if someone had stuck an "I am special sticker" on my back; it wasn't there. After returning to my table I humbly noticed everyone was getting the same amount of attention. These people show love and respect the way we all should show love and respect. If we would all pattern our lives with the same format as The Shoults Family it would change the world. These people know the Jesus kind of love; loving without expectations. We thanked them for being an example of what really is important. Marc and Annette Pittman Shreveport, LA read more

The ambiance of this place is wonderful. It's more than a smokehouse and you can spend hours shopping for gifts. I've had better barbecue but the picturesque views in the dining room were great. read more

Food was great. Didn't get to try the brisket as it wasn't ready yet. Loved the sides. The store was cute.

My mother ordered their bacon gift pack for me as a Christmas gift. It was delivered to DFW a day later than scheduled, not packed with any ice, dry ice or other cooling agent. Just sent in a normal, uninsulated cardboard box. It was thawed and warm to the touch. Unfortunately we felt that we had no choice but to toss it due to health concerns. My mom called Bear Creek to seek a remedy. She was told that there was nothing wrong w/ the product because it was frozen when it left Marshall and contains nitrites. Two attributes that still don't make it healthy to eat uncooked, room temp bacon! Several calls from her speaking to different people and even being told that escalation to a manager wasn't possible. No offer to send a replacement or refund her money. A complete rip-off from a business that clearly doesn't care about their customers. read more

Had pork sandwich's. Good sandwiches, prices very low. Perfect. Loved sitting in large room overlooking pasture land. All staff friendly, and helpful. read more

We ordered a Cranberry Turkey breast from Bear Creek approximately 10 days ago, and paid for 2-day delivery to arrive today, November 22nd. We had intended the Turkey breast to be the centerpiece of our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. When we hadn't heard anything from Bear Creek as of this morning, the day of delivery, I called Bear Creek and was told that the Turkey breast would not be delivered until after Thanksgiving due to a shipping problem. We asked to cancel the order, since we will have to scramble to try to find a replacement Turkey breast, and was informed that they would not cancel an order after shipment. Apparently, the customer bears all the risk of non-delivery with this company. We will dispute this charge when our credit card bill comes in, but in the meantime, buyer beware. read more

Wow, over ten years since my original review! The good folks at Bear Creek just go go from strength to strength. They have continued her to do their traditional great job of shipping fine smoked meats -- most notably turkeys and my personal favorite, their ham. (Not that there's a thing wrong with their turkey. I like it better than that of many of their competitors. I'm just not crazy about turkey. But they do have excellent smoked chickens!) But in top of their fine smoked meats, they have opened a new store/events space just a few yards in front of their older shipping facility. Designed by owner Robbie Schultz with the assistance with a local architect, it's a stunner. Very functional for sales of goods and available for private events. Great folks and great food. And now a great space for their use and yours. One of Harrison County's finest in all respects. read more

Our family goes at least once a month. Great food, awesome staff, awesome unique items in their shop and delicious refrigerated items to go. Family owed and operated with superior service. read more

This place is amazing when it comes to a smokehouse meats you could spend all day looking at there merchandise read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

This current review is solely based on what you get for the money spent. Needless to say we are quite disappointed in that we paid $75 for this small amount of meat. That is a normal size orange next to them. They are not much larger than a softball. Will update once we taste it for Thanksgiving. read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - This is what you get for $75...minus shipping. - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

First time ordering with these guys. One package of sausage was damaged, so I asked for a credit on that item; no response. I paid for two day delivery, it took five days (I live 2 hours away) so I asked for a partial credit on that service; no response. Can't say much for their customer service. read more

The pickles & honey mustard is great!!!! Love this place. You'll enjoy the food & atmosphere

Folks, if you haven't been, you're definitely missing out. The store and the restaurant are both phenomenal. Little secret, come on the weekend for the full menu. They have a limited menu during the week. I purchased a dip mix last time and it was crazy good, so I purchased 6 this time. Vegans and Vegetarians, be careful. You may experience a conversion. read more

This was our first time to order a smoked turkey from y'all. It was amazing!!!!!!!! I am very picky. Most smoked turkeys end up too dry, but this one was perfectly delicious! We ordered the week before Thanksgiving, actually worried whether it would be delivered in time. It came THE NEXT DAY!!! You have a new fan and loyal customer! read more

Was at this restaurant on October 5 bought some fudge the amount was $18 they charge us $31.50 after we noticed it on our bank statement we called and talked to a gentleman personally he acted like he would give us a refund he found the receipt he thinks maybe they charged us twice I've emailed the restaurant once or twice never any refund never any response and the barbecue was so so not great but not bad so I gave it a three maybe a two or even a zero for no refund thank you. read more

Wonderful place to visit. Excellent food and a fantastic gift shop. The owners are always there and welcoming. The potato salad is out of this world! I just wish I knew the secret recipe!!! read more

Disappointing Customer Service! I tried to place an order for a smoked turkey in order to have it shipped the following week to be close to Thanksgiving. However, after calling them and talking to a person that said she would let the shipping manager know not to ship till the following week. And, placing those instructions in the message area of the online order as directed by the person I talked to on the phone, they actually shipped the next day. I called them to find out what happened and they said they were sorry but it had already shipped and couldn't do anything about it. We will not be doing business with these people again. read more

I could go on and on and on about this east Texas landmark. I could. I've given it five stars here, and it has rightly earned it! This place advertises on local television networks in the Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana area (which is close by!) but never do they show you how amazing this place is on those television advertisements. They'll show various members of this family business carrying on, and yukking it up on the front patio here with their witticisms, down home humor, anecdotes and whatnot, and it's all very cute and charming and all, it really is, but for a prospective first-time visitor and customer, you still can't make the proverbial heads or tails about this place from that thirty seconds of air time, and what it's really like here, or inside here, or even outside here. So, when you pull up here, you'll be totally in awe, or at the very least pleasantly surprised. Even here on the great wide Yelp, there was very little catalogued into photographic evidence prior to our initial visit. From the huge longhorns out front and turkeys in the straw out to the side outside, to the western saddles you can sit in while you dine at the counter (they serve Wednesdays and Saturdays only, from 11-1, or until the grub runs out!), the old school motor home, and gorgeous fireplace with the large moose head trophy over it on the inside, your mind will race, heart will pound, and your senses, everyone of them will be exhilaratingly titillated. Or maybe that's just their homemade fudge doing all that! You better get the butter pecan! Either way, just get here, bring the family and enjoy yourself! read more

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We have bought turkeys, pork loins, summer sausage and other products from Bear Creek for almost 40 years. We have tried Greenberg and Honey Baked and they are good but we have decided to stick with Bear Creek for our holiday meats due to their consistent quality and smoke flavor. read more

Stopped by today and got some bacon and a few other little things. The employees were extremely friendly and helpful. We will definitely go back. read more

UPDATE: instead of replacing product they asked me to donate it to a homeless shelter! Outrageous! Received 2 packages of brisket as a gift. One package did not look sealed. When I contacted them they "Yes ma'am it looks like the seal was open. As long as you consume it within the next couple days you will be just fine! " I'm sorry, not an acceptable response and there is no way we are going to consume improperly sealed meat! Do not order from them unless you don't mind taking your chances with poorly packaged food. read more

Bear Creek Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Marshall, Texas

Not only shipped completely opposite of what I had marked and dated online order form but received it and the two packages of super expensive bacon were thawed and the turkey was 75% thawed when arrived. I emailed and a week later received an email should not have been but no attempt to rectify the fact I had to dispose of the expensive bacon. The SHIPPING Dept needs a ton of improvement and customer relations even more so. Really to bad because turkey was delicious, not over smoked. Maybe best to drive take your own i e chest and pick up read more

mmmmm.. rasberry sweet tea. you'll have my heart.. forever. read more