Brown Bear

At Brown Bear, nestled in the heart of Shelby, MI, we share a passion for exceptional food and a welcoming atmosphere. Our cozy bar is accessible to everyone, featuring a delightful selection of craft beers and handcrafted cocktails, perfect for sports fans and casual diners alike. Our menu showcases comfort classics, from juicy 10 Oz. New York Strips to mouthwatering chicken strips and refreshing salads. Guests rave about the friendly service and delicious flavors, with many returning for our signature BBQ Chicken Breast and popular Bear Snacks like battered pickle spears. Join us for a memorable dining experience that feels like home!

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Good for watching sport
Popular for
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Serves food at bar
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Paul Greiner

Apr 17,2025

get their chicken strip sub and onion rings. they're awesome! food is hot every time I order to go. tastes great every time also!

Jasmine Anderson

Apr 8,2025

Amazing food, this wrap was amazing the hummus they honestly should make and sale!!! Delicious!!!

Chuck Hoehn

Mar 24,2025

Absolutely amazing burgers. This is a must stop for us when we are in the Silver Lake area. I always go for the notorious bear burger. Cooked and seasoned perfectly it is over a pound. One of the best burgers in the state of Michigan. If you are in the Silver Lake area DO NOT miss the Brown Bear. Located in Pentwater and Shelby.

John Armstrong

Mar 14,2025

Came here on my BD with family - - LOVE this place! And "Christina A. " was an awesome server! (P. S. - I won't mention "Jersey" the next time, haha!). ;)

Jill Seif

Feb 16,2025

After sightseeing around Mears & Silver Lake State Park, My sister & I stopped here to get bite to eat. First we got cauliflower bites. Those were so good. I ordered BBQ Chicken Breast with side of steamed veggies & sweet potato fries. . Service was GREAT. …

Morticio Salas

Feb 4,2025

Smaller place than expected but the food was amazing! Nice server and absolutely great food. I rarely order burgers because most places don't make em the best, but this is super good! Loved the option to put my own condiments on. Thanks!

Joe Saffell

Jan 31,2025

Truly a gem in Shelby. The service was outstanding! The food was amazing! If you eat food... you should eat theirs. I did f'real.

Jeremy Novak

Jan 2,2025

Very cool place to eat I like to eat local as a traveling AG equipment salesman, food was phenomenal! Atmosphere and service was the best definitely will be back next time I am in the area seeing my customers, if you have never been or traveling through it is most certainly worth the stop!