A Soulard dive bar and patio staple. Service can be hit or miss, and they only serve wine by the bottle (but when has that ever been a problem?). The food was great and came out fast. We loved the Big Bear Za (drizzled with hot honey) to accompany some drinks and good vibes on the patio. They even have live music sometimes. read more

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Great food, good portions. Getting the food was slightly slow. Sat on the patio, great vibes. Attentive staff! Toasted ravioli was crispy and delicious. read more

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The brunette female bartender is one of the most rude individuals I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. No wonder the bar was empty. Asked if any of the tequilas were additive free and was greeted with her slamming them on the bar and saying you figure it out. I've been in the industry for most of my life, one of the most awful individuals I've come across working a bar. Do not go. read more

Great bar except for the bartender on January 15 at 10 PM. Couldn't figure out how to serve anyone a drink, walked in, was not acknowledged for about 20 minutes then left. read more

Great staff! Cozy patio with lots of trees and shade AND TVs. Fun, casual spot to meet with friends. read more

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Neighborhood dive bar with okay cheap food. The fries were great, my salad and black bean burger were okay. My boyfriend did not like his chicken sandwich. He said the chicken patty was thin. The service was fine. The patio could use some upgrading. The table and chairs are old and everything is dirty. I did like that the patio had a big tree that provided lots of shade. read more

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Stephanie and Caroline were amazing Great whiskey and cigar event...One of the best patios in #STL

I stopped here waiting for my Airbnb to be ready and had the best time! I felt welcomed from the start met everyone around me and the bartenders were fun and personable. They made everyone feel like they were regulars and had fun doing their job. I liked it so much I stayed longer than I planned even when my place was ready. Great food and atmosphere!! read more

No longer does the SLU ID nights. So, maybe they are strapped for cash.... But still fleecing people 20$ a drink is absurd. Do not use a card here . Ambiance is too "dive bar" for anything close to these prices. Me and my friends each bought a couple jack and jokes. THE MOST BASIC AND MASS ORDERED COCKTAIL INCLUDING WHISKEY WHICH THEY HAVE A WHOLE WALL OF. Each of us were hit with 20$ charges a piece for each drink without ever receiving a receipt once for any of us....no excuse for J&C and other basic cocktails to run anyone 20$. read more

Great Grizzly Bear - SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM. Still charging my card after I left. - Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

After the zoo. I decide to try Great Grizzly Bear. Perfect timing to watch afternoon cardinals game on tv. I ordered Grizzly chicken sandwich. It's ok only friend chicken patties. I thought grilled chicken breast but I'm wrong. It's pretty good. My daughter ordered Cajun poboy wrapped and she said it was good. I'm not sure Kona Big Wave draft beer for 7.50. That's pricey. I'd come back and try something else. read more

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Man, came to this place, looks like a random hole in the wall bar, but this place is awesome! They had live music the day we came and a back yard pretty big patio. Got to order their kimchi wrap, fries, and smash burger. Everything was great! Fries were crispy and well seasoned, burger was juicy and bun was soft and delicious, the wrap was tender with a perfect kimchi ratio, not overpowering. Great place, we will be back! read more

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Came to the spooky movie event. It was super fun! This place has a huge dog friendly patio with a big screen. Perfect for movie night, and will certainly keep in mind for future STL games. It will be perfect for blues games and next years cardinals season. The kimchi wrap is super good. It's the perfect balance of flavors. The old bay fries are delicious and crispy. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating. Overall great place with a super cool Patio in back. read more

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Food was subpar...service was good once we got a server. Bartender's were busy but did their best to keep up. The patio has so much potential, but as is , it's pretty awful. We won't be back. Too many choices in Soulard to settle for dirty patio and marginal food. read more

I came here last night, and it has a dive bar vibe. Several people were sitting in the bar area and getting their night started early. Meanwhile, I only stopped by for a drink and saw this online through my quick search. The bar has good drinks, and they're affordable (for once)! My dog was with me, so I sat outside in their patio area. It was spacious, too. I would come here again with my friends for a chill, dive bar feel. I'll try their food options next time, too. read more

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Orders: Incarnation Draft IPA | Party Fries with Crispy Bacon, Cheese Curds & Spicy Buffalo Sauce Omggggggg those FRIES THO! YASSSS!!!!! Lovely live music from a gal who sounds like she wandered straight out of a fairy forest. Just beautiful!! Cool bartenders & a big back patio in lovely Soulard. Authentic grubby pubby feel. I will always wish that plastic cups would magically become reusable glass ones, so that's a pretty consistent note for many of today's establishments, but otherwise high fives for an awesome, "elevated dive"! read more

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I love Great Grizzly Bear's patio. It's big but still feels intimate and cozy. I had the kimchi chicken sandwich as a wrap. The sauce was delicious! I also ordered the Old Bay fries with tartar sauce which is a nice addition of flavor unique for fries in St. Louis. Their draft beer selection is great and includes a wide selection from various local breweries. I want to go back for their Sunday brunch to try one of their breakfast sandwiches with a bottomless mimosas. read more

First time being here and have to say best service and great food if you guys come here ask for Ray he's great server. The restaurant side was clean and not crowded! read more

Came here for the first time for a Yelp Elite event. They did not have food when we came for Tastes of Soulard so we didn't stop by so I'm glad this event came up. We got a taste of the soft pretzel which was really good. The Old Bay fries were also tasty. Burger was good but wasn't really a smash burger. Kimchi chicken wrap was interesting. My husband liked it. I'm Korean and kimchi is our quintessential food so I'm a little pickier about it. Staff was really friendly and attentive and the place was cute. Great drink prices and specials. read more

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I came here with my friends last night. We have been going to this place all throughout our college days. I am turning 23 on Monday, so we did a barcycle tour to celebrate. We wanted to stop here for a nostalgic moment. However, the bouncer turned me away because he said the Missouri scanner app he was using was not picking up my Texas ID. I have never had a problem anywhere with my Texas ID. Y'all need to fix your system because I could have easily called the police to verify that it was a valid ID, but I did not feel that this establishment was worth that effort. Please fix whatever app you are using to scan ID's or use a different method because you are turning down good business. read more

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Great Grizzly Bear is truly setting itself apart from the bar scene in Soulard under new ownership! Since reopening earlier this year I have had the chance to visit Great Grizzly Bear several times, each being a remarkable experience. The cool part about Great Grizzly Bear is that they're trying to maintain the "dive bar" vibe while elevating the experience for the Millennial crowd looking for an Instagrammable evening. The revamped bar offers a menu of mouthwatering offerings. I am in LOVE with the adult chicken nuggets. It's awesome that they offer the nuggets grilled instead of fried to keep your health in mind. Another fun menu item (that's less waistline friendly) are the party fries that have cheese and fried chicken skins. Sounds weird but I am legit addicted to the crispiness of the fried skins. The true standout of the food menu though is the kimchi chicken. While it's listed as a fried sandwich, I always order it with grilled chicken served in a wrap. The kimchi is spicy with a ting of vinegar sourness and the chicken is tender as any chicken I've ever had. This wrap is truly stellar, and I visit once a week to order it. Great Grizzly Bear has done a great job of offering a curated craft beer menu too. And to boot, their happy hour offers $5 beers. I was surprised to see beers from some of my favorites like Rockwell, 4Hands and Civil Life, but also other local hot spots like Logboat and the always tasty Main & Mill. I'm guessing their $5 happy hour moves a lot of product because the draft list is different pretty much every week. The patio at Great Grizzly Bear is spacious and comfortable. I love that it's hidden from the street in a secret garden of sorts. The string lights create a laid back ambiance for you to catch up with friends and make some new memories. It's awesome that the patio is pooch friendly too. In fact, they even have a special entrance for your furry friends so they don't have to walk through the bar. As the weather changes, it's going to be an awesome place to catch some football games on one of their massive TV's while grabbing a delicious bite to eat. read more

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Great atmosphere! Great prices on drinks and food! I had driven by many times thinking it was just a small hole in the wall bar but it is also home to a large outdoor patio. They also serve fresh cookies! read more

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Tasty food, great tap list, and what might be the best patio in Soulard! Outside: Neighborhood Corner Bar Inside: Clean & Modern Food: Modern Comfort Food Service: Very Friendly Price: $10-15/entrees The Great Grizzly Bear isn't striking from the outside but it's very impressive once you step through the door. The inside area is bigger than you expect with space for live music and the patio in the back is spacious and cozy with it's own cute little outdoor bar. The food I've tried is stellar too. Their Chicken Kimchi Wrap is the perfect combination of flavor an texture. Not too spicy. Little bit of crunch. Really good! Their beer list is great, featuring lots of local favorites. I especially loved that they had brick house cider on tap. It's always nice to have something like that as a non-beer alternative and brick house is incredible. Though there weren't sporting events on the night we went, we did notice a Great Grizzly Bear bus outside labeled "free shuttle to all sporting events." And that's an awesome service. I would definitely hit this place for dinner and drinks (or better yet, happy hour!) and then take their shuttle to a Blues game. It was nice to meet you Great Grizzly Bear. I'll be back! read more

Came here for a Yelp events at week and it's one of those hidden gems in St. Louis you have to visit. The patio out back is very nice and perfect for the fall patio vibes. The kimchee wrap is pretty fire so you should for sure get that. Check this Sulard gem out today! read more

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The burger was made to order. Fabulous after a long hard day at work. Derrick is the owner. Very professional, but also very personable. The bartender, forgive me please miss, I did forget your name, but she was a lovely young lady in pink activewear. She made a wonderful cocktail, her own recipe, flavored vodka with lime juice and Sprite. She cut the fruit garnishes fresh. The outdoor seating is in a courtyard. read more

We came for the brews and a movie and thoroughly enjoyed Great Grizzly's beautiful patio! The staff was so friendly and attentive, and the beer options are plentiful. I didn't try the fall apple cider cocktail but it honestly looked delicious. As another reviewer mentioned, this is definitely a great spot to watch any sporting event. The food was good, I wish the pretzel came with beer cheese instead of the mustard, but I'm excited to come back and try their other offerings! read more

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Tried this place for the first time last weekend. That was a mistake. The service deserves a 1 or 2 stars but luckily their smash burger and fries were a saving grace to bring them to a 3 star. I ordered 2 burger meals over the phone and a woman said it would be 15-20 minutes. I got there in 20 minutes and all she says is "They're out of meat. That's all I know." Uh okay? If you don't have menu items, take them off your menu and don't let people order. Not that hard. Okay so now I have to wait. I sit at the bar and the vibe is so weird in this place... from music, to lighting, to people, it just wasn't a place I cared to be or would see myself going again. Nearly 30 minutes later my food comes out and I go. Roughly an hour long ordeal. Again, the food was pretty good. I liked the bread and butter pickles a lot. And to the new blonde bartender working her first night, thank you for being the only one that apologized and tried to talk through the situation with professionalism. They don't deserve you. read more

Loving that Great Grizzly Bear is back open! Every time I go it is a very lively and fun environment. This weekend I enjoyed hearing Billy Peek perform live inside before making my way to the large outdoor patio where you can get great drinks from a one-of-a-kind bartender named Neil! He makes sure everyone is taken care of and are enjoying themselves. You order a special shot and he lets the crowd know on the megaphone! You can count on Neil! Great drinks, great food, Great Grizzly read more

I created an account just to say that the bartender was the worst I've ever had, we left before we even ordered but the vibe was great and the manager was chill read more

While the people are great, the food needs a lot of work. The steak bites were chewy and even the chicken was subpar. The bartenders are nice and friendly and so is the management team read more

A bar with a hidden courtyard! We admittedly didn't stay here very long but regardless a positive impression was made. Bar tender was very friendly (even late on a Saturday night busy as all get out) and the courtyard portion of the the facility was a pleasant surprise! Definitely recommend read more

Such a classic spot! Appreciate the patio vibes and great service. Great beer selection. Cheers!

First time here and I will be back! Awesome patio, love music inside, and clean! Off the beaten-path of Soulard which is nice considering crowds may be smaller on usually busy nights. Did not eat but the food looked good and it sounded like everyone was enjoying it. Wait staff was very attentive and stopped by several times asking if you were ready for another drink. Having a bar both inside and outside is a nice touch as well. 100% recommend!! read more

I was so happy to hear this place was opening their doors again. Grizzly has a fun indoor atmosphere as well as one of the best patios in Soulard. I highly recommend getting getting dinner/drinks on the patio on the weekend so you can meet Neil. He's one of the best bartenders I've ever come across. He makes your experience fun and worthwhile. Ask him to make you a "Spring Time." You won't be disappointed. The olives and the smashed burgers are my favorite. Every staff member is super nice and welcoming. You won't be disappointed in your experience. read more

Back and better than ever! Foods great and so are drinks! Party fries, soft pretzels, and their bacon smash burger would have to be my favorites! Place was bought by family friends so under new management and all employees are new! Give this place a try if your in the Soulard area! Indoor and outdoor seating read more

Molly is the worst bartender ever. She skeeted us out of drinks, quarter poured them, double charged us and tried to use her sub par looks to justify tips. Do not buy drinks from Molly. She will ask you how much you will tip before you even pay for your drinks and then half pour you based on your tips. read more

Great Grizzly Bear - Shitty bar tender who tries to steal your money and skeet you. - Bars Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Great place, and unless you're put-off by the dive-bar look, it's worth a shot.

Will definitely be back at Great Grizzly! The patio was huge and so nice on a fall night. I enjoyed the kimchi chicken wrap as well as their pretzel! I suggest adding a nice beer cheese as the dip though. Can't wait to come back! read more

Although the half decent patio was somewhat nice to sit at, the terrible service here ruined the entire experience. Several of my friends and I were ripped off, overcharged without explanation and just plain treated coldly by the staff. In particular the older fellow who was bartending was essentially insulting several patrons as the night went on. I found myself regretting my choice in coming here and would recommend against this "establishment" for any considering. Take your business and good mood elsewhere before the Great Grizzly Bear ruins it. read more

Really bad food. Food was overpriced and unforgivably low quality. For fish and chips we got two very small pieces of cod and 5 small onion rings ($2 up charge for the rings). $12 Burger was a thin single patty, so overcooked it was hard to bite into even though we ordered it medium. And we like our fries salty but these were too salty to eat. Very disappointed. We used to love the old Grizzly but this was just terrible. read more

Amazing !!! Beautiful patio! Inside and outside bar!!! The owners are super friendly! The food is amazing !