Dining Menu
Woodstock's acclaimed Bear Cafe restaurant offers eclectic New American cuisine, drawing upon the Hudson Valley's bounty.
Appetizers & Salads
Specials *****
Lobster Bisque 8.
- Pissaladiere-Classic Provencale 'Pizza' with Nicoise Olives, Caramelized Onions, Anchovies and Thyme 11.
- Half Dozen Beau Soleil Oysters on the Hald Shell served on Crushed Ice with Coctail Sauce and Lemon 15.
- PEI Mussels China Town Style with Spicy Szechuan Sauce and Colorful Vegetables 14.
- California Vegetable 'Stack' with Portobello Mushroom, Grilled Sweet Onion, Roasted Peppers and Zucchini with Grilled Halloumi Cheese 11.
- Flat-Grilled Jamacian Blue Shrimp with Heirloom Tomatoes, Hatfield Bacon, Lemon Mayonnaise and Upland Cress 13.
- Crispy Fried Soft Shell Crab on Spring Vegetable Gazpacho with Guajillo Aioli 13.
- Steamed Lobster Wontons with Lemon Grass, Ginger and Mirin 15.
- Sauteed Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms with Radicchio, Toasted Garlic and White Truffle Oil served on Soft Polenta 13.
- Jumbo Black Tiger Shrimp Cocktail (4) 15.
- French Onion Soup au Gratin 9.
- Baby Arugula, Radicchio and Frisee with Shaved Parmesan, Fine Herbs, Shallots, Lemon and Olive Oil 8.
- Endive and Watercress with Crispy Polenta Croutons, Gorgonzola,Pears and Cranberry Vinaigrette 10.
- Flat-Grilled Trevisano with Goat Cheese, Roasted Beets, Oranges, Pea Sprouts and Citrus Vinaigrette 10.
- Flat-Grilled Bean Curd on Asian Greens
- with Peanuts, Ginger Crispies and Spicy Thai Dressing 11.
- with Grilled Chicken Skewers instead of Bean Curd 14.
- Baby Spinach Salad with Red Onion, Green Apples, Bacon Lardons, and Hard-Cooked Egg with Warm Granny Smith-Balsamic Vinaigrette 11.
- Grilled Chinatown ChickenBreats Salad with Spinch, Colorful Julienned Vegetables, Candied Pecans and Ginger Vinaigrette 15.
- Bear Café Caesar Salad 9.
- with Grilled Chicken 15.
- with 4 Jumbo Shrimp 18.
Entrees
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- House-Made Three Cheese Ravioli with Radicchio, Arugula, Garlic and Virgin Olive Oil 17.
- Flat-Grilled Sea Food Putanesca-Lobster Tail, Scallops, Mussels, Shrimp and Mahi served on Linguini with Tomato Ragu, Calamata Olives, Capers, Garlic and Anchovies 26.
- Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi with Cuban Black Beans, Tomatillo Sauce and Grilled Pineapple Salsa 25.
- Roast Duckling with Peaches, Ginger and Grand Mariner served with Wild Rice Pilaf and Whjipped Sweet Potatoes 25.
- Sesame-Crusted Alaskan King Salmon with Stir-Fried Shiitakes, Sugar Snap Peas and Green Onions served with Crispy Sushi Rice Croquette 26.
- Pan-Roasted Natural Chicken with Madeira-Green Peppercorn Sauce and Garlic Mashed Potatoes 25.
- Bear Café Filet Mignon with Port Garlic Sauce and Stilton Blue Cheese 33.
- Pan-roasted 16 oz. Premium Sirloin with Twice Baked Potato and Cabernet Sauvignon Peppercorn Butter 32.
- Grilled Tofu served on Soba Noodles with Napa Cabbage, Shiitake Mushrooms and Scallions served in a White Miso Broth with Lemongrass and Ginger 19.
Sandwiches
Please note: We do not offer sandwiches on Fridays, Saturdays or Holiday Sundays between 6:00 pm -- 10:00 pm.
- Half Pound Wolfe’s Neck Farm Hamburger with Hand Cut French Fries 14.
- Half Pound Wolfe’s Neck Farm Cheeseburger with Hand Cut French Fries and American, Gruyere or Gorgonzola Cheese 15.
- Grilled Natural Chicken Breast Sandwich with Hand-Cut French Fries and served with Mango Chutney 12.
- Wolfe’s Neck Farm Steak Sandwich served on Garlic Crouton with Hand-Cut french Fries 19.
Sides
Specials *****
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions, Hazelnuts and Toasted Garlic 10.
- Basket of Hand-Cut Fries 7.
- Sauteed Baby Carrots, Haricots Verts and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes 7.
- Steamed Garden Vegetable Plate 9.
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes 7.
Desserts
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- Piana Colada Cheese Cake with House Made Dolce de Leche Souce 8.
- Classic Warm Blueberry Cobbler served with House-Made Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 7.5
- Lemon Cake with Italian Meringue Butter Cream and Raspberry Sorbet 7.5
- Key Lime Trifle with Pate sable Cookies 7.5
- House-Made Green Apple Sorbet 7
- Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee 7.
- Seasonal Cobbler with a House Made Vanilla Ice Cream 7.5
- Hot Fudge Sundae 7.5
- Häagen Dazs Ice Cream 6
- Belgian Chocolate Melt-Away Cake served with Oven Roasted Strawberries and Vanilla Ice Crem 8.
Please note: Prices and items subject to change without notice.
Our Ingredients
Chef-owner Eric Mann has arrived as a New American chef by a natural process. Having cooked under (maniacal) French chefs in Manhattan for eleven years, Chef Mann now draws upon fresh local ingredients and international cuisines to employ his classical French technique. The proof is in the pudding! And whatever else finds its way to your table at The Bear Cafe.
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Fresh, imaginative, new-American Fare, as well as a lively,,, glamorous?... bar scene
–N.Y. Magazine