Bear Creek Open Pit BBQ

"A close view of Bear Creek's sliced pork sandwich: barbecue at its finest."
Michael Stern






"The ribs provide a nice crusty chew."
Cliff Strutz



"A sliced pork sandwich, unsauced, on the dashboard of our car outside Bear Creek"
Michael Stern



"Listed on the menu as Cajun Hot Links, the taste is more sweet than hot."
Cliff Strutz



"This close view of Fritos pie doesn't even show the bed of Fritos, which are buried under chili, cheese, and onions. A big piece of cornbread comes alongside this true taste of the American southwest ... in southernmost Maryland!"
Michael Stern



"Here's a take-out container of Bear Creek rabbit stew. Talk about a hearty meal!"
Michael Stern



"Pitmaster Curtis Shreve at his open pit"
Michael Stern



"This unsauced pulled pork sandwich is part of the pulled pork platter. As you can see, they give you more pork than the bun could possibly fit."
Cliff Strutz



"This sign is a reminder that Bear Creek Open Pit BBQ is in St. Mary's County, home of stuffed ham!"
Cliff Strutz



"This menu with lots of interesting choices hangs behind the ordering counter."
Cliff Strutz



"Until recently, all dining at Bear Creek BBQ was either at picnic tables or off the dashboard of cars. This new indoor dining room, festooned with trophies that proprietor Curtis Shreve has hunted, makes Bear Creek an all-weather eatery /slash/ taxidermy museum."
Michael Stern



"This stuffed bear chasing a stuffed wolf is just part of the Western-themed decor."
Cliff Strutz