Bear West BBQ & Soul Food

Bear West BBQ & Soul Food smokes ribs, chicken, pulled pork, tri-tip and links over real wood, and serves Southern sides like collard greens, mac and cheese and baked beans. Shrimp and grits and house desserts such as banana pudding and Mommas Peach Cobbler round out the menu. The kitchen cooks fresh each day, and the food is known for being meaty and well seasoned.

The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday, serving lunch and dinner, with a dine-in space that families use as well as takeout and delivery. Orders can be placed online for pickup or delivery, and the restaurant also does catering for parties and office lunches. It is at 9011 Folsom Blvd in Sacramento, and gift cards are sold on its website.