I used to live in the east valley, right around the corner from Uncle Bears, which then changed to Tio Oso's and even then I still loved it. We moved to Glendale last year and never really found my replacement for Uncle Bears. Well that was until yesterday as my wife and I were sitting at lunch when she checked her e-mail on her phone and saw that Uncle Bears opened in Surprise...we immediately knew what was for dinner.
We went last night. As soon as we walked in it felt like home. The peanuts on the floor, the walls were sparse but we plan on bringing a few photos of our pooches to add next time we're there which will probably be next week because well, we love Uncle Bears. The JalapeƱo Popper appetizer is a good way to start the evening. They are some of the best poppers I've had. Next was by far the best item on the menu. I cannot stress this enough if you are thinking of going to Uncle Bears and you're not sure what to order I will make things very simple, The Prime Rib Sliders.
Granted I've only eaten at this location once but I've had most of the menu from the other locations. Rib Basket appetizer is a great meal. The Texas Queso fajitas are awesome. The blackened Shrimp Tacos really good. The Carnivore Pizza excellent(even though we get it without ham). The Nachos are tostada style so you get nachos with everything on each chip. The burgers are always good and if you really feel like you want dessert then go for the bears cookie and cream sundae since ice cream on top of a fresh baked cookie.
And I didn't mention the beer...They have great beers on tap and I will drink a lot of it.
West Valley people please be thankful the best bar food in the valley has arrived to our side be happy, be excited, lets keep place open and full all the time.
I also forgot to mention we brought our 4 month old and she wasn't the only baby in the place. Not only is this a great bar with great food but it's also a great family restaurant.