Bear and Dragon - a taste of Britain in Prescott, Arizona
Category: RestaurantsCategory: Travel
Prescott, Arizona is the home of the world’s oldest rodeo, a cowboy town, and a quiet little town. It is perhaps the last place you would find a British-style restaurant. Visitors to the town have a big surprise in store for their tastebuds and dining pleasure. The Bear and Dragon is a unique locale in this place. While the town has a few famous and notable places in which to dine, the Bear and Dragon definitely deserves a visit when spending any time in Prescott.
Entering the restaurant is an experience. It is small, cozy, and decorated with bookshelves, photos, and paintings of British authors and historical figures. They offer outside dining however for the full ambiance, especially if you are a first-timer, opt for one of the two small inside rooms. It’s inside where you will be transported to a British pub/restaurant surrounded by the whole ambiance of another time and place. This is definitely not the typical cowboy atmosphere of many of the downtown restaurants. The back room is like a library in an old British country manor.
The Bear and Dragon offers breakfasts, lunches, and dinners however their times and dates vary so check with them or their website before heading over to the restaurant. The options are limited but there is something for almost every diner, and they are willing to alter their options if you prefer something different that is included in the meal. Even the pickiest eater can find something delicious here.
As for the food, everything we have tried has been delicious. I am personally partial to the French Omelette for breakfast, although there are several other options that are tasty too. The French Omelette is created using Boursin cheese in fluffy eggs with cherry tomato beurre blanc along side potato Gallettes with Crème Fraiche and Chives. Tolkien’s Breakfast is described as “Full English,” with eggs, bangers, bacon, mushrooms and other goodies. There is a Steinbeck’s Breakfast, a Bjorn’s Breakfast, a Queen Victoria Breakfast, and a few more. Their lunches include salads, mushroom bisque, and various sandwiches. For dinner they offer Chicken Pot Pie, Bangers and Mash, Steak Frites, Prime Rib, and a few other delicacies. They have some mouth-watering desserts and yes, they do have wines, beer, other liquors, a cocktail menu, and a coffee bar for lattes, cappuccino, and several other caffeinated beverages of your choice.
And after your delicious meal, the check arrives nestled in a book. What a fun idea. No, you are not permitted to keep the book, but it is a cute way of adding to the whole experience.
This is definitely not the typical restaurant in this cowboy town. The Bear and Dragon is not only a nice place in which to enjoy a meal, but it is also a restaurant that offers some great food in an atmosphere of an old country manor. And my final word – the food is unique and delicious.
Check out their website for the times and menu.
About the Author
Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry, travel, and products for over 30 years. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.