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    Big Bear Brewing Company

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    724 reviews
    #5 of 251 Restaurants in Coral Springs
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Vegetarian Friendly
    1800 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071-6031
    +1 954-341-5545
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    Open Now:11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
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    Ratings and reviews

    4.5 724 reviews
    #5 of 251 Restaurants in Coral Springs
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
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    Value
    Atmosphere

    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, American, Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Great salad and great atmosphere at Big BearI had the ahi tuna salad for dinner and it was perfectly prepared.
    Special occasions, Large groups, Bar scene, Business meetings
    we like the beer samplerTry the beer cheese soup....it's killer!

    Location and contact

    1800 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071-6031
    Website
    +1 954-341-5545

    Menu

    FIRST‎
    All of our appetizers are perfect for sharing
    $11.00
    Volcano Shrimp
    Fried,‎ tossed in Thai sweet garlic chili sauce
    $10
    Bavarian Pretzel Bread
    Housemade spicy Stout mustard, Grizzly Red Cheddar Spread
    Full $10.00
    Half $6.00
    Haystack Onion Rings
    $11.00
    Brew House Chicken Tenders
    Polar Light beer battered, House BBQ sauce, honey mustard, fries
    $13.00
    Brie Pillow
    Seasonal fruit, toasted almonds, roasted garlic, French bread, honey-walnut sauce
    $12.00
    Spinach Artichoke Dip
    Tortilla chips, picante sauce, sour cream
    $13.00
    Vine Ripe Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella
    Fresh basil, pesto, vinaigrette
    $12.00
    Flash Fried Calamari
    Marinara, basil aioli
    Seared Rare Ahi Tuna
    Ponzu sauce, wasabi, Sriracha, pickled ginger, asian slaw Q
    GREENS‎
    Available chopped
    Full $9.00
    Half $5.00
    House
    Fresh mixed greens, bacon, cheese, corn, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, rice noodles, carrots
    Full $9.00
    Half $5.00
    Caesar
    Housemade oregano garlic
    Full $9.00
    Half $5.00
    The Belt
    Iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomato, egg, croutons, roasted garlic buttermilk dressing
    $10.00
    Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese
    Mixed baby greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, candied walnuts, vinaigrette
    Full $9.00
    Half $5.00
    Organic Baby Greens
    Goat cheese, grape tomatoes, candied walnuts, tortilla strips, vanilla vinaigrette
    $14.00
    Chicken Quinoa Salad
    Baby arugula, strawberries, toasted almonds, goat cheese, aged white balsamic vinaigrette
    $15.00
    Croutons Avocado & Hearts of Palm with Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
    Tomato, papaya, red onions, jalapeno, avocado vinaigrette
    $14.00
    Jerk Chicken
    Grilled, mixed field greens, fresh mango, bermuda onions, carrots, mango chutney dressing
    Ahi Tuna Q
    Sesame seared rare, organic mixed baby greens, mango, avocado, red onion, House vinaigrette Q
    BOWLS‎
    Chef’s daily soup selection
    $6.00
    Chicken Tortilla
    $6.00
    New Orleans Red Bean
    $6.00
    Baked Potato
    $6.00
    Chicken Gumbo
    $6.00
    New England Clam Chowder
    $6.00
    Chili
    $6.00
    Tomato Basil Parmesan
    $6.00
    Beer Muenster Cheese Soup
    In a French bread bowl, made with our own Grizzly Red beer
    $6.00
    French Onion Soup
    Classically prepared
    WOOD FIRED BRICK OVEN PIZZAS‎
    12" seven grain thin crust
    $13.00
    New Yorker
    Pepperoni onions, peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella, parmesan
    $13.00
    Buona Lisa
    Roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, mozzarella, provolone, goat cheese, pine nuts
    $13.00
    Fire Roasted Veggie
    Roasted zucchini & yellow squash, broccoli, peppers & onions, mozzarella, goat cheese
    $13.00
    Mango Scotch Bonnet BBQ Chicken
    Corn, cilantro, black beans, jack cheese, bacon
    $13.00
    Big Bear
    Pepperoni, Italian sausage, Andouille sausage, mozzarella, parmesan & cheddar
    $13.00
    Margherita
    Fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella, tomatoes
    $13.00
    Four Cheese
    Provolone, mozzarella, fontina, romano
    $13.00
    Spago
    Blackened chicken, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, red onions, monterey jack, goat cheese
    Chef's choice
    BURGERS & SANDWICHES‎
    Burgers are certified 100% black angus beef, fresh ground daily, served on a brioche bun with suggested beer. Change any burger to wagyu beef for an additional $3.
    $12.00
    Brew Cheeseburger
    1/2 pound classic,  American cheese,  mustard & mayo.  Grizzly Red Ale
    $13.00
    "The Bear" Burger
    Old smokehouse applewood bacon, Vermont hibernation cheddar, fried egg, mayo. Hibernation Pale Ale
    $13.00
    Cheddar Chipotle Burger
    Vermont white cheddar, chipotle, ketchup, balsamic, onions,  spinach, tomato. Belgian Dubbel
    $13.00
    Black and Blue Burger
    Cajun seasoning, bleu cheese, Canadian bacon, roasted red pepper, mayo. Brown Bear Ale
    $13.00
    Bistro Burger
    Brie cheese, balsamic onions, old smokehouse applewood bacon, garlic mustard, mayo. Belgian Dubbel
    $13.00
    Bistro Sliders
    3 Deluxe bistro burgers on pretzel rolls.  All natural American kobe- locally raised, wagyu beef, sauteed onions, roasted red peppers, Danish Brie cheese, fresh spring mix, red pepper mayo. Kodiac Dubbel
    $12.00
    Veggie Burger
    Housemade, multigrain bun, monterey jack cheese.
    $13.00
    Chickie's Chicken Salad
    Walnuts,‎ grapes, celery, red onion, honey mustard, on a croissant.
    $14.00
    Smokin’ Chicken Sandwich
    Grilled chicken sandwich monterey jack cheese, avocado, old smokehouse applewood bacon, provolone, jalapeno, red pepper mayo.
    STEAKS & PRIME‎
    All natural 100% black angus beef
    $25.00
    The Brewer
    48 hour caribbean marinated top sirloin with baked potato
    Sauce $31.00
    Petite $24.00
    Center cut filet with peppercorn sauce
    Center-cut with baked potato 31/24
    16oz $31.00
    10oz $23.00
    New York Strip with Chipotle Butter
    Aged center cut with baked potato
    $26.00
    Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak
    Topped with haystack onions, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, chimichurri sauce
    14oz $27.00
    1ooz $21.00
    Prime Rib (Based on Available)
    Slowly roasted. Roasted garlic smashed potato
    $1.00
    To Add Load Baked Potato
    LOCAL FAVORITES‎
    $16.00
    Mojo Citrus Chicken
    Roasted garlic smashed potatoes and slaw
    $24.00
    Center Cut Duroc Pork Chop
    Roasted garlic smashed potatoes, vegetable, BBQ hoisin sauce
    Full $25.00
    Half $15.00
    Baby Back Ribs
    Brined in our Hibernation beer. Slowly smoked. Fries, cole slaw
    $16.00
    $11.00
    Pretzel Encrusted Chicken
    Roasted garlic smashed potatoes, fresh vegetable, white beurre blanc sauce. Made with Grizzly Red Ale
    $16.00
    $11.00
    Chicken Puff Pie
    Tender white meat, carrots, celery, peas
    $18.00
    Shrimp/Scallop Linguini
    Diced tomato, spinach, light scampi sauce
    $17.00
    Slow Oven Roasted Free Range Chicken
    Black‎ beans & rice
    $5.00
    $11.00
    Housemade Turkey Meatloaf and Gravy
    Fresh herbs, sundried cranberries, haystack onions, roasted garlic smashed potatoes, cranberry chutney
    $17.00
    Chicken Madeira
    Sauteed, fresh asparagus, mozzarella, fontina, Madeira mushroom wine sauce, roasted garlic smashed potatoes
    $12.00
    Vegetable Plate
    Cauliflower smas, fresh whole beets, grilled red peppers, zucchini & squash and vegetable of the day
    OCEAN‎
    Daily Fresh Fish Q
    Chargrilled, blackened or jerked, fresh vegetable. Black beans & rice
    $22.00
    Maine Lobster Mac-N-Cheese
    Fusilli pasta, gouda, fontina, mascarpone, haystack onions, garlic basil toast
    $16.00
    $12.00
    Fish N Peddlers
    Polar Light beer battered new england cod, fried potato wedges, cole slaw, malt vinegar tartar sauce
    Sesame Seared Rare Tuna Q
    Soba noodles, cucumber slaw, pickled ginger, wasabi, soy ginger sauce, Asian slaw
    SUNDAY BRUNCH‎
    $14.00
    Tenderloin Tips & Eggs
    Certified angus, scrambled or poached eggs. Potato browns or fontina & mascarpone stone ground grits
    $12.00
    Roasted murkey breast. Shiitake mushroom & avocado
    Canadian bacon
    Spinach, old smokehouse applewood bacon & grilled momato
    Eggs Benedict
    Poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, muffin, choice of potato browns or fontina & mascarpone stone ground grits, fresh fruit
    $13.00
    Chicken & Buttermilk Waffle
    Polar Light beer battered tenders
    $14.00
    Energy Breakfast
    Grilled chicken breast, scrambled egg whites, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, multigrain toast
    $9.00
    Chef-S Choice Quiche
    Single $8.00
    Double $10.00
    Belgian Waffles
    Plain or flavored, seasonal fruit, whipped cream
    Single $9.00
    Double $11.00
    Power Up Belgian Waffle
    Toasted almonds, banana, vanilla yoplait yogurt, sugar free syrup
    $10.00
    Honey Wheat Virginia Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
    Scrambled eggs, fresh fruit
    $11.00
    Traditional Breakfast
    3 Eggs scrambled, old smokehouse apple wood bacon, potato browns or fontina & mascarpone stone ground grits, toasted English muffin choice breakfast sandwich
    $13.00
    Chef's Choice Breakfast Pizza
    JUST FOR LUNCH‎
    $9.00
    Half Entrée Salad
    Choice of jerk chicken, crispy chicken, brewery salad or grilled chicken salad
    $10.00
    Soup and-Salad
    Choice of soup and a half salad: house, caesar, mixed baby greens, or wedge salad
    $11.00
    Bistro Grilled Cheese
    Brie, Vermont white cheddar, spinach, tomatoes, thousand island, old smokehouse applewood bacon on rustic Italian bread, housemade chips
    $12.00
    Soup and Sandwich
    Half roasted turkey or chicken club on multi grain bread and fries
    $10.00
    10" Pizza
    any one of our wood fired brick oven Pizza
    $13.00
    10” Pizza & Salad
    Half salad: house, caesar, mixed baby greens, or wedge salad
    $10.00
    Lunch Daily Fresh Fish
    Chargrilled, blackened, or jerked.  Fresh vegetables, black beans & rice
    $12.00
    The Reuben
    Corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing on multigrain rye & fries
    $12.00
    Grilled Veggie Panini
    Portobello, eggplant, roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella, reggiano parmesan, yellow & green squash, spinach, vinaigrette on multigrain ciabatta bread
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    About
    Welcome to Big Bear Brewing Company! We provide outstanding service and the highest quality food. We are committed to sourcing the highest quality ingredients at the peak of their season. Our soups, salad dressings, desserts, and sauces are homemade from scratch daily. We use locally sourced fresh seafood & produce.
    PRICE RANGE
    $0
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
    CUISINES
    American, Bar
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Will go back

    Had tickets to a comedy show in Coral Springs and needed a restaurant before the show. A friend who lived in the area suggested this restaurant. Thank heaven I did “call ahead” as the place was packed at 6:00 on a Saturday. Service was good...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Diana A
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Awesome dinner

    Went there on a Friday night, we ordered a beer sampler and a Pinot Grigio. My husband had a clam chowder and I had a Caesar salad, then we ordered the Prime Rib with a loaded baked potato, it was cooked perfectly and really tender...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Jocelyne P
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great food, great beer, great atmosphere!

    I've eaten here with family and few times now when we visit the area. One of my favorite places to go! Very comfortable and I love the menu and beer choices.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank catenease
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great spot for lunch!

    Great food, service and a fun environment. Loved it for lunch and recommend highly. The menu has something for everyone.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Shelly T
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Consistently delicious food

    I have been dining at Big Bear for the past 10 years and have never been disappointed. Their food is high quality, plentiful, and prepared well. I had the ahi tuna salad for dinner and it was perfectly prepared. As a tip, call ahead to...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Margo W
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Never Disappointed

    Been here many, many times, as it is my sister's favorite restaurant. They have something for everyone on their extensive menu, a fine beer list, and they know how to pour a cocktail. Never once have I been disappointed and I've tried a dozen or...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    1  Thank Andy K
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Worth the Wait

    The food and service here is excellent! We took some friends who love craft beer and they were thrilled with the brews. Be prepared to wait 40 minutes to an hour on the weekends for a table but it’s well worth it. They do take...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Frances D
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Patio or Indoor dining

    The big bear brewing company is a great place for dining and craft beer. I cannot speak for the beer but the food is excellent.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank faith271
    Reviewed February 1, 2019 via mobile
    Birthday dinner

    Delicious great beer too. Had the fish sandwich not too greasy super flakey and good. Got a cool cake and candle for my birthday free of charge. Food came out warm had to get a to go box as the sandwich was ginormous

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank E7183MGdaniellek
    Reviewed January 13, 2019
    Good place to eat

    I chose this restaurant based on the wide menu selection, and reviews. It was all very good. Portions are much bigger than I usually see in restaurants (prices seem to be proportionate - $14 burgers). I had their homemade root beer, which was great. The...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank karenlX6527ZK
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