The Bear’s Den

Seriously great steak. Service was good, friendly staff. Highly recommend this place.

Excellent food, great atmosphere. The burgers are amazing, the service excelent and it’s completely worth the detour no matter which way you’re heading on the highway. Well worth the trip!

We got there with a full house, told it was a 40 min wait. Waited for an hour and 20 minutes. We sat down and ordered in 10 minutes and the appetizers came in 10 minutes along with the drinks. Waited for another 40 minutes for the food to arrive. Porter house steak, 32 oz, and New York strip steak, 12oz. Meat was great. Everyone ordered corn nuggets for some reason, which were okay. However steak and flat bread was great.
Overall a good experience. However I would suggest making a reservation so you don’t wait the better part of an hour and a half when busy.

If you are driving and are hungry you should stop eating fast food and get your butt here!!! I was driving looking on Unilocal and saw this place… I was questioning if I should keep looking. Well succumb to the awesome bear and I came in. I travel america and I rarely give 5 stars. I think I gave out 2 so far. And this place is one of them…
What I got:
corn nuggets– get them they are perfect. The crunch was a soft crunch with sweet corn I don’t known they made it. With love. They made it with love.
Rib eye– medium was Fantastic. It has a slight what I think salt and pepper rub. Oooo man It was juCy too. Then the sweet potato was huge and they give brown sugar cinnamon butter for it.
Home fries– you have to do it. Just get it. They still had some nice potato filling in them.
My only regrets are getting full and not being able to share this experience with my friends. Good job bears den you rock.
P.s the place has awesome ambience and a slight mist of hoppers #9 :)

Really good burgers. I ordered the Sunny Side medium rare. It was cooked to perfection, and that includes the egg. The onion rings are killer. Washed it all down with a couple of seasonal Leinenkugle’s. This really hit the spot after an inedible meal the night before at The Forum.
Don’t forget to order one of the housemade desserts. The pumpkin cheesecake is fantastic.

We went here a few days ago before going on a hike in Salt Fork. The food was so good! I had some sort of prime rib wrap and my fiancé had a burger. It was possibly the best food I’ve had in this area? To top it off the prices were definitely lower than expected for such good quality.

Fair meal in the middle of Saturday afternoon. Hostess/​waitress had a bit of an attitude. Service slow but very pleasantly delivered. Not worth trip off highway unless you are starving, as we were. Could have been so great with a few tweeks.

This restaurant was so accommodating to our party of 30+ family members who showed up this past Saturday at noon. The waitress was so great working through our large group that were talking because most of us haven’t seen each other since last year. The food arrived in a timely matter and everyone said they loved the food and the restaurant. They also have the College games playing on the screen which is a must for us Ohio State Buckeye fans. Thanks again for taking such good care of us.

Amazing food. We are staying at pine lake lodge for our honeymoon and had dinner here. We wanted something lite so we got their hamburgers. They were packed with lots of flavor. Will be back again. Great atmosphere and nice waitresses. Came back Saturday night we both got the fillet steak 8oz I got mine med-​rare mine was amazing with blue cheese on top. Cooked perfect. His was med-​well they butterflied it, was a little more well done then rare but we both loved our meals. Can’t wait to come back again!

On our way from Pittsburgh to Columbus, found this gem via Unilocal.Sad we weren’t here for dinner, as I was really craving a steak after the reviews. The lunch menu didn’t disappoint, though.
If hunting and taxidermy is offensive to you, you may want to pass on this place. I did chuckle at several of their quirky, humorous signs, including something about their cows being vegan. Surprisingly, I ended up with a vegetarian meal… the Greek pizza with a side of corn nuggets/​fritters. Both with clearly homemade flair– Tzatziki sauce and cinnamon butter were awesome-​and the waitress even gave me some extra to go!
My husband got the Den Melt and raved about it. Commented that he could tell that it was made from quality beef (didn’t notice until later that it looks like the beef is raised by the restaurant owner.) He ordered the homemade chips, which were nice and crisp and salty, too.
The service was great, and the price was really reasonable for two of us.
Consider taking the extra couple miles off the highway for a pit stop here.

Stopped by on a whim while traveling back to Columbus. Out-​freaking-​standing! Five adults and four kids sat comfortably. Service was great and accommodating. Burgers are solid and, to a smokehouse fan, brisket was awesome.

Very good food all considered. Stuffed pepper appetizer would not be ordered again. The wings, steak, ribs, and crab cakes were all very good and definitely worth going for a nice selection. Décor is fun and suits the place well.

Went for dinner on a Saturday night having to wait about 25 minutes for a table for two. Well worth the wait! I had the best double bacon burger ever, rivaling ‘The Thurmanator’ at the Thurman Café in Columbus for taste. The bacon was thick and plentiful and blended well with the locally-​raised beef burger. My significant other had the beef tips over egg noodles and though the tips and noodles were tasty, the sauce was a little on the bland side. Overall a fantastic meal with friendly though not too animated service. If you have a problem with dead animals on the walls watching you eat, this is NOT the place for you.

Always heard about this place like it was an urban legend. So the Wife and I decide to make a hour and a half pilgrimage to Cambridge. She ordered the regular ribeye and of course being a foodie i get the the 32 ounce tomahawk ribeye. First off this steak was a monster at 3 inches thick and it was one of the best steaks ive ever had. The appetizers was excellent and the service was great. i really enjoyed the atmosphere and even had the opportunity to speak with the owner and he was telling us about the family farm that provides the meat for the restaurant. Overall a great experience and will be going back

My husband and I stopped there for lunch today. We ordered sirloin steaks and fries. The steaks were some if the best we have ever eaten! The fries were fresh and delicious also!
The service was a little slow, but definitely worth the wait!

Great good, ice cold beer & great service. A diamond in the rough. Fun place, that we’ll good back to the next time we’re in the area.

Traveling through the state we looked for a good place to eat and found the Bear’s Den. Lucky for us their special was a Roast Beef Hoagie with onions and peppers and any kind of sauce. I ate mine plain and was very happy. The beef was immensely tender, falling apart and seasoned enough to be tasty. Their home cut fries were awesome.
Our waitress was very friendly and explained hummingbird cake was a spice cake with cheese frosting – we were too well fed to try any dessert.
The menu is somewhat limited for selection but has burgers, chicken burgers, sandwiches, soup and salads with a few children’s meals.
Access from I-​77 is easy and 4 miles east.
Bathrooms were clean.
The place is a tavern with hunting décor and has picnic tables for outside dining.

Hanging out at my parent’s cabin in southeast Ohio, we didn’t expect to find a scratch-​made restaurant, much less good food. My sister found this place on Unilocal!and so off we went, based on solid reviews. It was clear that this is a ‘locals’ restaurant, but with such good reviews, they must be getting accustomed to irregulars from out of town.
Upon arrival, it was a rustic looking restaurant on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. But the parking lot was full and that is always a good sign. We made reservations and all 11 of us were promptly seated. Our waitress showed up right away and took our drink orders. A few minutes later, the drinks arrived.
I was scanning the menu for a while because there was a lot to choose from. After reading the history and of Bear’s Den on the back of the menu, it became apparent that their fresh, locally sourced beef would be a good choice. Then it became a decision between steak or hamburger. Since the steaks are dry aged for at least two weeks, I had to go with a steak. Now, which cut to get? Well, the most expensive cut was the ribeye and the cheapest was the sirloin. No surprises there. I’ve had great ribeye elsewhere, so I thought I’d go for it. I also ordered a house salad and asparagus, both of which paired nicely with the steak.
Upon arrival, my steak was not darkened on the outside, which is what I prefer. It was slightly overcooked past medium on the inside, but the flavor was very good. The meat tasted fresh, juicy, and very tasty. It was a 12 oz steak and very filling. If I could change anything, I would have increased the temperature of the grill so that the outside of the steaks get a tiny bit of burn (not charred) and the inside stays medium. I don’t eat a lot of steak, but when I do, I hope it’s a home run. This ribeye was more like a triple. The steaks at Texas Roadhouse are home runs.
My asparagus and salad were great too.
I tasted some of my newphews fries and they were salty and delicious. Everything here is scratch made, fresh, and locally sourced, when available. Great restaurant! We’ll be back.

This place is a darn good stop if you’re in the mood for a great burger or steak. Not to mention, the restaurant is a taxidermist and hunting enthusiasts dream come true, for sure.
We came in for a late lunch and were promptly seated and attended to… and our food arrived shortly thereafter. GREAT burger!
I’ve been told the place farms their own cows for their menu, too. Either way, this is a great stop for good, wholesome beef and generous portions.
I’m an instant fan! You won’t be disappointed if you’re in the mood for similar fare. Enjoy!

Bear’s Den is a great lunch spot. I have eaten here for lunch 3 or 4 times, and have ordered The Den Melt and Diablo Burger — both were a good sized portion, and very tasty! The rabbit stew, sometimes served as the special, is also very good. The only complaint I have, which is minor — is that sometimes service has been really slow.
I have not eaten here for dinner yet, but would like to try their steak. The dinner menu has more options than the lunch menu.