Great service with a smile, a great rustic feel, and great cocktails. And did I mention the food is local and delicious. Burgers to steak, you can't go wrong with the menu. The deserts are awesome and the often feature live music. A quick detour off 70 or from Salt Fork. read more

Absolutely Disgusting and Unacceptable Behavior from Management I am appalled by what I heard from a manager at this restaurant. Hearing someone in a position of authority refer to two high school boys as "retards" and degrade them is absolutely disgusting. No one should be spoken to that way, especially by someone who is supposed to be a leader and represent the business. There is a huge difference between managing people and humiliating them. Using a derogatory slur and belittling young people is not leadership, professionalism, or acceptable behavior. These were two high school boys who deserved to be treated with basic human decency and respect, not subjected to that kind of verbal degradation. What makes this even worse is that this behavior came from a MANAGER. If this is how management speaks about or treats young people, I would seriously question the culture and values of this establishment. Customers should not have to wonder whether the people running a business understand the meaning of respect. I hope the owners take this seriously, investigate what happened, and hold the manager accountable. A position of authority does not give anyone the right to demean or humiliate others. I would not feel comfortable supporting a business where this kind of behavior is tolerated. Absolutely unacceptable. Do better. I have the same review on Google, this needs to be addressed on every platform!! read more

This place is a little hidden gem! The food is delicious and the service is great. I went on a July evening for dinner and there was love music outside. I highly recommend the cheese curds for an appetizer and the Wagyu steak with jalapeño grits was amazing. The portion is not huge but it came with two sides. If you are in the area you have to check it out. If you are a hunter you will enjoy the decor. read more

Ahhh the Bears Den!!! yet another magnificent destination steakhouse in the state of Ohio. Customers will drive for hours to come to this place. This is a rustic and relaxed style of restaurant, and the steaks are impeccably cooked and they are quite delicious as well as the side dishes. Check the hours as they're not open every single day and you might want to call to check and see if you need a reservation before traveling from a distance. Pro tip: TRY THE PIE!!! The staff here are super friendly and often check back on their tables as would be expected. A nice touch is the great hospitality provided here, which sometimes in a busy big city restaurant is not quite as nice as what you get here. These are really great people. The restaurant is nearby salt Fork State Park, so if you're visiting or staying there, Bears Den can easily be a welcome treat that you will talk about for years to come. read more

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Loved this restaurant! Stopped by for dinner and was blown away by this place. The restaurant is pretty big and has a rustic country vibe. We were greeted and seated as soon as we arrived. Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. The menu was huge and had lots of options. We started out with the corn nuggets for our appetizer. They were good. I ordered the fun dip drink and felt like I was literally drinking the candy. For my entree I ordered the 8 oz sirloin with whiskey glaze, Mac & cheese and baked potato. Everything was delicious! There was also live music whenever we were there which was a nice surprise. I highly recommend this place! read more

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The food is EXCELLENT (we usually order steaks). The service is always great. Our only complaint would be the way they do the reservation process. Sure wish yall would join Open Table to make it simpler for your customers. read more

I ate here eight years ago and came back today. I'm pretty sure it was the same bartender. The place has changed a little bit for the better and now they have outdoor seating which I can't wait to come back when it's warmer on a consistent basis. But I went with the special which was New York strip, and I had green beans which you'll see in the picture. I had almonds on them and carrots. I have to say those were the best carrots I've ever had in my life. Steak was perfect delicious, seasoned perfectly. A neat place to visit and I will definitely come back again. read more

The Bears Den Steakhouse - New York strips, special carrots, and green beans. Pictures do not do it justice. That was a damn good steak! - Steakhouses Near Me - Cambridge, Ohio

Their dry aged beef steak still occupies a prime spot in my memories. Need to go back there one day. Easily in my top 5.

OK...This place is a MUST stop. My wife and I were blown away with the whole experience. Man oh man...the staff were friendly and attentive. The fresh house salad was great. I am not a huge fan of the "green leafy crap" but this was so tasty. Their dressings are all homemade...and their blue cheese...scrumptious. Our steaks were out of this world. Cooked to perfection and tasted amazing...the sides were awesome as well. The place isn't flashy. Lots of dead animals stuffed on the walls and the dining room was basic but don't let that fool you...the dining room experience is still fantastic. They had a nice selection of alcohol and the strawberry mule we shared was one of the best ones we have had in a while. Again, we are trying to figure out how to come back to this place. Bear in mind...it was a bit pricy for what we usually do. For the two of us with tip it was $85.00 I believe...but we would spend that again in a heart beat because it was so good. All their beef is locally grown and grass fed and I believe all of their stuff is locally sourced. You need to try this place...based on our experience tonight...you will not be disappointed. read more

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2036 Jun 19 : Stop here for lunch as we are staying at Cambridge on our way to Mac O Chee castle for a wedding the next day. We arrived on a Friday at 3pm and they put us on a thirty minute wait. But we were seated in 15. 1) French onion soup 2) New York strip medium with mashed potatoes and gravy and angry corn 3) blueberry Lemmon cheesecake to go 4) sirloin medium rare with rice and house salad. The sirloin steak is the best dish of all. read more

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Good food, interesting menu, attentive wait staff & thematic interior. Everyone enjoyed the appetizers and meals. read more

Horrendous service. Came in at 8 PM and they are open till 9 PM, with tables available on their patio, with an elderly person as part of the party, and they wouldn't acquiesce. Claimed the patio was closing. Very rude, and no real effort to try to accommodate, like they didn't really care whether they got our business or not. Incredibly disappointing and wouldn't come back again, and wouldn't advise anybody else going either if they don't care enough about customer service. Was quoted 30 minutes and took way longer, when I spoke to Steve (presumably the manager), he was no help!!! And 15 minutes into it, they seated two people in front of us at a table that they could've used to pair up to another table!!! They want your money and do not care about the customer!!! Literally the worst service ever!!!!! read more

I can't believe it has been ten years since I visited Bear's Den! A lot has changed since my last visit in 2014. They expanded the restaurant and added some new menu items. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated and our drink requests were taken. As an appetizer, we requested corn fritters and onion rings. For dinner, I requested smothered chicken with a salad and baked sweet potato. The waitress brought us bread and butter with our drinks. The place was pretty busy and we sat in the expansion area. A little while later, the appetizers were delivered. The corn fritters were tasty, as were the onion rings. My side salad was excellent. Then dinner arrived. My smothered chicken was served over a bed of rice and it was hot and delicious. My baked sweet potato was also delicious, but with bread, salad, and appetizers, I was already almost full. I didn't finish all of my food since I was pretty full, but the meal was excellent. read more

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They cook their food just right theirs is fresh tastes good staffs friendly helpful good atmosphere ambiance casual services are great for customers their great for community's read more

Unexpected variety of food and quality. I'm rating this restaurant high, but we didn't have steak. Nice decor, casual, and good service. Meals were: Potato Skins Hot Sausage Peppers Shrimp/Scrod meal Ribs Salad with Steak Strips Beer Nice meals that filled us up. We would and likely will go back. Worth the trip. read more

Found this gem on the way to Kentucky. We went during dinner time, and the place was packed. The parking lot was not small, but all filled up. And With customers waiting both inside and outside. We sat by the bar, waited several minutes before getting serviced. Bartender was friendly, and the Moscow mule was so good, one of the tastiest I ever had. Vibe: super friendly and rustic. Restrooms are renovated and very clean. The wall signages are pretty funny, make sure you check them out. Food: juicy steaks, delicious appetizers, authentic country style tastes, perfectly baked potato, fresh make buns and sauces. We will definitely order the Tomahawk steak for 2 next time. Price: reasonable. Highly recommend by @WineDinenVacay read more

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Per referral of my daughter, we stopped here for lunch on our way back from Columbus. Just off the interstate a couple miles, this hidden gem did not disappoint! The atmosphere is much like a mountain lodge with a cozy little bar area inside and an upbeat bar/stage area outside. The menu was unexpected, with a variety of fresh cut steaks, seafood and delicious comfort food. The deserts are made fresh and are huge! So delicious! Live music on the weekends is definitely a plus! We will return! read more

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Don't be fooled by the exterior - it's bright and welcoming inside (albeit heavily decorated with dead animals). I stopped in for lunch and I will absolutely be back next time I'm in the area. My server was friendly and the food was fantastic! I ordered the diablo burger with broccoli as my side. The burger was juicy and deliciously smoky tasting. I was only disappointed that the bottom of the bun couldn't hold up to the moisture so it was a fork and knife affair. Even the broccoli was well cooked and seasoned. Well done, Bear's Den! read more

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A gem. Steaks, sure. But a huge selection of other delicious fare as well. Massive cocktail, beer, and wine list. Dessert case inside the door that makes you realize you'll be eating far more than you had planned. This wood paneled Mecca amidst the hills of eastern Ohio is worth driving in from near or far. We made a reservation just to be sure we'd get in. The staff is speedy, friendly, and fun...especially when they arrive with a tray filled with steaks, potatoes, and drinks. I should be one of the taxidermies that adorn the walls, as I'm still stuffed 12 hours after having dined here. Go to the website. Look at the menu. And put this place in your regular rotation of destination location restaurants. read more

Best restaurant in Cambridge area, hands down. Great food & solid staff. Wish they were open on Mondays! Definitely give it a try.

Best local restaurant in the area serving local beef and produce. My husband prefere the rib eye and I love the steak sandwich.The specials are hit or miss. Servers are generally attentive and kind. Friday nights and Saturdays get kind of busy so call ahead or get reservations. My only complaint is I wish they removed the foil from the baked potato, too many times the foil is stuck inside the middle of the potato. read more

We were looking forward to trying this place. We expected the long wait times and it was at least an hour. When you walk in there is an enclosed patio that you can sit at bar tables and order drinks and appetizers while you wait for your table. The front of the restaurant looks rustic like a log cabin. The separate seating area in the back feels detached from the rest of the place. It doesn't have the warm feeling the front has. The food was served hot and delicious, great portions. Restrooms are very clean and updated. Would definitely eat here again. The place is clean and the waitress Caitlin and shift lead were very nice. read more

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this is one of, if not the best resturants i have ever been too. our waitress katie was phenomenal. super friendly. personble. she served me and 6 of my buddies perfectly. the food was incredible. the drinks were even better. amazing hole in the wall. highly highly recommend. read more

Delicious food after a 90 minute wait. Grandkids were starved but survived. Fun atmosphere with bears and other wildlife decor.

They have the best ANGRY CORN & bourbon peach cheesecake I go there for these 2 things but they have really good steaks also

The Ribeye was one of the best I've ever had! Great marbling, tender, and so flavorful! Traveling into the area on business, and so glad we ate here. Tremendous!!! read more

Magnificent food and service! The Wagyu beef dishes are wonderful, and the soups and salads are fresh and very filling! Special kudos to server Andrea, who was sharp and attentive throughout our family luncheon. We'll certainly be back, and encourage all to visit and partake at this restaurant. read more

Alright gang this place already gets great reviews so I am here to confirm! My travels for my career take me all around the US and I never miss a moment to hit local joints recommended by my coworker and this place didn't disappoint. The up north atmosphere for the vibe they were going for with the home cooked very fresh meals! Service was excellent as well! Never missed a beat! I ordered the meatloaf despite steaks being their specialty but from my eavesdropping it's my understanding that most meals don't disappoint. Huge selection of cuisine, steak, seafood, pasta, handhelds! Don't miss out while you are here and stop by! Drop me a line if I'm wrong! read more

The Bears Den Steakhouse - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and asparagus - Steakhouses Near Me - Cambridge, Ohio

First time, and it was great! Came down from Columbus for a family outing, and their steaks were the best we've had in a long time. Great flavor and size for the price. Really cool atmosphere with very nice patio area. Go out of your way to try this place out! read more

I was just passing through and wanted to sample local fare instead of a chain. I am so glad that I did. I love everything about the Bear's Den. You might have expected a lodge motif based on the name, but it wasn't dark or overdone at all. The lunch menu was great, and there were unexpected flourishes like a wagyu burger and a patty melt featuring local lamb. I had the French Onion soup which was good. A bit spicy which I liked and with amazing CHEESE. I also enjoyed a house salad with warm bacon dressing (I wish it came with a bit more dressing, all dressings are served on the side) and smothered bourbon glazed boneless pork chops. They were cooked perfectly and delicious! I have been passing through Cambridge for years and will make it a point to stop back as often as I can. My server Caitlin was efficient, attentive, and made thoughtful recommendations. read more

The Bears Den Steakhouse - Smothered boneless bourbon glazed pork chops - Steakhouses Near Me - Cambridge, Ohio

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The food was great. The service was excellent. I really enjoyed the experience. If I am in that area again I will definitely stop again!

Most likely the best hamburger I have ever had! Great food. Desserts, oh man they should be illegal, biggest cream puffs you will ever see, cheese cake, etc. Seriously a great place to eat. All locally raised Wagyu beef, dry aged. read more

Drove out on a Friday to use up a gift card we won on an auction. Place was busy at 5PM, but we did get seated immediately. There is a small bar and there is outdoor seating which can be closed off during the cold months. Lots of light oak wood paneling and stuffed wildlife to look at. A little too well lit for my taste. Nice cocktail and wine and beer selection. Our server was personable and the bar order arrived quickly. We did the Mediterranean Flatbread for an appetizer which was good. My wife had the meat and i had a half rack of ribs, both portions were plenty. The ribs were very smoky in flavor with a nice crisp bark on them and the sauce was sweet yet tangy. The macaroni and cheese was mild cheddar, not overpowering or rich. Our salads were good. Did not get dessert, but the dessert case had a lot of nice looking items to choose from. We were just too full. The prices were reasonable. While the food and service was above average, we live 40 minutes away and it's not exceptional enough to warrant driving out of the way. But would I stop if I was on the way home from somewhere? Definitely. read more

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Great place to get steak and the dessert options are always amazing. Service is always good.

Just awful!!! They were out of everything we wanted should have left after that. Ordered nasty crunchy old sour cottage cheese, old chips,store bought apple sauce. The sides are pathetic. Use to be good here. Maybe just a bad night read more

Really cool setting as if you are sitting in a hunting/fishing lodge that is decorated fantastically. The service is quick and attentive to each customer. The Food : Some of the best my wife and I have had in a long time !!! I had the pork chops and they were cooked to perfection!!! Don't leave without trying the dessert. You will not be disappointed here. read more

We had a party of 6 and was seated within 20 minutes during peek dinner time. The food was really good, came out hot and was a large portion. The ambiance was good and welcoming. read more

We got there at 445pm and the wait was 45 min.. so we sat in the waiting area and after an hour my bf checked to see the status of our table (5ppl), said it would be soon..15 min ago by and she came out and said we can seat you but one would have to sit st the end on the high traffic area. That's fine. Took 10 min to be waited on, then another 45 to get our food. Waitress never came back to ask if we needed refills etc. I understand they were busy but a quick stop would've been nice. After over 3 hrs we were ready to come home. Food was excellent... read more

We tried this place yesterday. We really loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. The food was wonderful. I would recommend this place to anyone. The only reason for the 4 star was they sat us right next to the bar. We had people constantly standing around us and actually leaning on our table. That really annoyed us if we ever go back there I would rather wait extra time then to be sat there again it was so annoying. read more

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Visiting the area for the 1st time and a shop owner on the main street in Cambridge told us to try this place. We were lucky enough not too busy even though Friday evening 3 days before Christmas. We were seated right away on their heated patio (very toasty). The menu was overwhelming with delicious sounding options. We wanted to try something unique or special to them. We started with mushroom pastry, was tasty but very small portion ( just a couple bites for each of us). I chose the apple butter pork Chop, loaded baked potato and husband had the ribs with angry corn (jalapeño). We had homemade rolls and butter too. The only bad part of the meal was the burnt creme Brulee and my Moscow mule was not good. Other than that I will definitely be back. read more