I have eaten here a couple of times and really enjoy it. The cheese curds are wonderful. They have a nice, thin crunchy coating and are partnered with fresh made ranch dipping sauce. The crab Rangoon nachos are also very good and a much lighter option. My husband tried the fish tacos and loved them. I had the fried cod dinner and it was wonderful. Too much fish for one person, but very good. I will order again. We also love their drinks on tap!! The tasting option before you order your drink is very useful as I have taken the chance on beverages that I wouldn't normally and have been pleasantly surprised. I do hope they bring back the pineapple hard cider-that was beyond amazing! Definitely recommend. The food, service, and ambience are all very good.
Update 7/12/17: I have continued to eat at the Bear and Bottle and have taken some of my friends. The experience has not been as good as before. My friend ordered the chicken tacos and the chicken was so dry that she couldn't eat it. When we said something to the waitress, the only suggestion was to add sour cream to try to get it down. They would not take it back. On another visit, we had the shrimp bowl on rice. The shrimp was good, but the rice was inedible. When I said something to the waitress she took it back. She said the kitchen told her that I must not be used to the fresh ginger that was in the rice. That is bullsh*t. I have eaten a lot of fresh ginger and that rice did not taste of ginger. The taste was closer to spackle. Again, no apology and they would not let us send the food back. Also, there was no adjustment to the bill in either case. I won't be back.