Bear Bar Bistro

65, ChaoMa Rd, Xitun Dist (LiMing Rd
intersection); (04) 2251-6826
Hours: 11 am-12 midnight

Decorated with a cute sculpture of Goldilocks standing on the Three Bears' shoulders, this attractive, 120-seat establishment is a unique combination of western restaurant, bar, and family hang-out. Parents and kids will love two special family seating areas, including big, medium and small "bear bed" tables, plus a spiral slide, outdoor sandbox and grass play area. Quality dining fare includes the pictured Smoked Duck Breast and Rocket Lettuce Pizza (10-inch, NT$250), Soft Shell Crab Pesto Risotto (NT$300), Cheese & Meat Platter (NT$350), and Seafood & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta (NT$330), plus steaks, salads, desserts and NT$270 kids' set meals. Main entrees are served till 9 p.m. with pizzas and fried snacks still available after. The bar serves 34 quality German, Belgian, American and Taiwan bottled beers (NT$180-200), from Ayinger to Sierra Nevada and Samuel Smith, plus cocktails and wines. There's a minimum NT$150/person (from 3rd grade) bill and free parking lot 50 meters away on LiMing Road. --By Douglas Habecker, translated by Anna Yang