The Dog and Bear Tavern – American
The Dog and Bear Tavern welcomes guests into a convivial, wood-hued sanctuary where the comforting aroma of toasted garlic flatbread and simmering tomato bisque sets a nostalgic, soulful tone. Patrons linger over artfully prepared snacks like creamy deviled eggs and silky chicken liver mousse, pairing these elevated tavern staples with crisp, garden-fresh salads for a dining experience that feels both refined and effortlessly relaxed.
7000, West Lake Boulevard, Tahoma, CA, 89502 https://www.thedogandbear.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Snacks
- Popcorn - $6: Black Truffle Salt, Truffle Oil, Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pickles - $10: Housemade Fermented and Pickled Vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nuts & Olives - $13: Togarashi Cashews, Herb and Lemon Marinated Olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Bisque Soup - $11: Leeks, Pine Nuts, Calabrian Chili Oil, Scallion Oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Flatbread - $12: Confit Garlic, Garlic Oil, Herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deviled Eggs (3) - $15: Lobster, Old Bay, Radish, Dill, Lemon Oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Salads
- Tavern Salad - $18: Arugula and Bibb Lettuces, Sherry Vinaigrette, Blood Orange, Pomegranates, Edamame, Cucumbers, Red Radish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $19: Little Gem, Anchovy & Garlic Dressing, Focaccia Breadcrumbs, Crispy Capers, Parmesan, Preserved Lemons, Grains of Paradise Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $20: Butter Lettuce, Buttermilk & Herb Dressing, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Crispy Shallots, Roasted Baby Beets, Bacon & Hazelnut Crumble, Dill Available at: dinner, lunch
Shares
- Chicken Liver Mousse - $20: Cranberry Jam, Caramelized Onions, Grain Mustard, Duck Cracklins, Crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farro & Veggies - $21: Mushrooms, Broccolini, Cauliflower, Kale, Leeks, Citrus Yogurt, Chili Crisp, Cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Flatbread - $24: Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate, Winter Greens Pesto, Pistachio, Lemon Arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Crudo - $24: Lychee Aguachile, Avocado & Lime Mousse, Tobiko, Radish, Cucumbers, Blood Orange, Tortilla Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Octopus - $25: Watercress, Tapenade, Black Garlic Puree, Romesco Sauce, Cherry Tomatoes, Hazelnuts Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger Calzone - $26: Ground Elk, American Cheese, America Sauce, Red Onions, Pickles, Tomatoes, Arugula, Burger Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettucini Carbonara Rosa - $28: Fresh Cut Fettucini, Aurora Sauce, Fall Veggies, Poached Egg, Bacon Lardons, Parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Leg Wings - $35: Gochujang and Calabrian Chili Wing Sauce, Kimchi, Teriyaki, Furikake, Scallions, Lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Short Rib Poutine - $32: Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs, Au Jus, Roasted Fingerlings, Cheese Curds, Roasted Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Pickled Onions, Green Onions, Rosemary Crème Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas
- Four Cheese Pizza - $21: Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Fontina, Gruyere, Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza - $23: Ezzo Pepperoni, Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $24: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Whole Mozzarella, Red Sauce, Aged Balsamic, Fresh Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Pizza - $25: Roasted Mushrooms, Leeks, Garlic Confit, Caramelized Onions, Red Sauce, Gruyere, Garlic Oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini Pizza - $26: Broccolini, Cippolini Onions, White Sauce, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Black Garlic, Balsamic, Pine Nuts Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Pizza - $26: Pork Sausage, Castelvetrano Olives, Artichokes, Red Onions, Red Sauce, Fontina Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Local Pizza - $27: Pepperoni, Sausage, Garlic Confit, Red Onions, Piquillos, Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Chili Oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Salumi Pizza - $28: Soppressata, Mushrooms, Red Onions, Green Onions, Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Truffle Oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig & Pear Pizza - $28: Prosciutto, Bartlett Pears, White Sauce, Fontina, Parmesan, Arugula Salad, Lemon Oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Hawaiian Pizza - $27: Bacon Lardons, Pepperoni, Pineapple, Jalapeños, Red Onions, Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Fontina Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza - $29: Chicken Breast, Bacon Lardons, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Korean BBQ, White Sauce, Mozzarella, Cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnivore Pizza - $30: Sausage, Prosciutto, Pepperoni, Soppresetta, Red Sauce, Fontina, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Hot Honey Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster & Fennel Pizza - $38: Maine Lobster, Gruyere, Red Sauce, Fennel, Red Onions, Confit Garlic, Lemon Butter, Scallions, Dill Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Warm Focaccia Bread Pudding - $16: Chocolate Chips, Cinnamon Powdered Sugar, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Mousse - $15: Spiced Hazelnut Streusel, Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Whipped Cream
- Banana Pudding Panna Cotta - $15: Salted Maple Caramel, Pistachios, Pomegranates, Toasted Coconut Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Tavern Mocha Affogato - $14: Locally Roasted Coffee, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tavern Float - $14: Bottle of Jones Root Beer, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Cherries
- Adult Beer Float - $15: Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Stout, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Cherries
- Ice Cream or Sorbet - $10: House Made Large Scoop of the Day Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Add-ons & Sides
- Add Maine Lobster - $18: To any salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Add Diced Chicken Breast - $8: To any salad
- Extra Sauce/Topping - $3: Salted Maple Caramel, Vanilla Whip Cream, or Chocolate Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Mr Syltbar Il Concerto Prosecco - $14: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Argyle Blanc de Blanc 2019 - $16: Willamette Valley, OR Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chemistry Pink Bubbles of Noir - $14: Willamette Valley, OR Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dog & Bear Sauvignon Blanc - $11: North Coast, CA Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Dog & Bear Chardonnay - $10: California Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Dog & Bear Red Blend - $11: California Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
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