I've been living in Bogota, Colombia for approximately 3 years now. It's a great city. The people are kind and beautiful, it is surrounded by rolling dark green mountains; there's always something going on. Oh, and its restaurants are abundant too.
There are restaurants for every taste and every price range. For example, downtown in the emerald district there's a little place that offers only one plate on its menu, but a full plate at that for the equivalent of , including a beverage. Teriyaki is my favorite place for sushi. Santa Costilla, in Usaquen, takes the prize for the "fall off the bone make your mouth water" ribs. My preferred Italian cuisine is found at Luna or Café Amarti. These are just to mention a few.
However, if you are looking for good food, uniquely great entertainment, and a one-of-a-kind change in atmosphere, Andres Carne de Res takes the prize. There are two great locations but if this'll be your first and only time eating there, then I highly recommend the Chia location. During the day kids are most definitely welcome.
As you approach the restaurant, you realize it isn't hidden by any means. Uniquely odd décor adorns the outside properties and buildings. In Chia, a sculpture of a gigantic single leg made of iron stands across the street, a zebra standing on its two hind legs holds a sign, and take a picture of yourself next to a painted cow or behind the front end of a Chiva. You may ask yourself, if the outside is any indication of what's inside, then there's no doubt this experience will be a memorable one.
Upon arriving at the entrance, and if your child is lucky enough to have accompanied you, an employee will secure a strap to each child's wrist which matches the one the designated mother/father will wear. Security is their pride in that your child will not be able to exit the restaurant without a matching band check, parent and child.
Passing through the entrance the room darkens captivating your attention with its lighted signs, sculptures, and pictures. Every inch from floor to wall to ceiling is covered. The tables and chairs are wooden ornamented with finger foods of chopped coconut, mango, orange, and/or uchuvas in hallowed out half shells. Your waiter/waitress presents to you a narrow rectangular metal box with a winding handle on its side. Initially, you find yourself perplexed and inspecting this box before you realize it's the menu. And before you are ready to order, you recognize it is a deliciously extensive menu at that. The prices are a bit overpriced but the experience is worth it.
By the time everyone has discussed the menu and ordered their drinks and appetizers, the children have begun to get restless. However, before you take them to the children's activity area, please note the name on the light above your table. Your child will receive a heart with their name and table name to pin on their shirt.
As far as activities go, there will be no more whining or playing under the table. At this restaurant the children are hosted by employees as they wall climb, dance, build out of wood, face paint, watch a puppet show, make their own t-shirt, build a clay sculpture, make a bracelet, and more. You can purchase per activity or pay one flat rate for it all. Be aware, the children will not want to go home.
Now that the kids are safely enjoying themselves, you find yourself smiling over the table's conversation feeling relaxed with your surroundings. Yes, the kids have returned a time or two for a sip of their drink, to eat their meal, and to show you their latest project - careful, the paint is still wet. Actors dressed in costume and painted faces walk past your table as they circulate the room. Nearby, or maybe at your own table, a horn blasts and festive music blares as one actor sings, another puts on a birthday sash and confetti flies over the birthday girl or boy.
There's a theme, definitely a theme among these performers. Today, it may be famous religious figures, on another visit the theme will be famous writers, or famous historical figures, or a holiday. Whatever the theme, take out your camera; make room beside yourself on the bench for them. They are here to interact, react, and entertain you.
Whether you go for the food, go for the entertainment, go for the kids, or go for yourself, you'll find that by the time you leave you'll have gone for all those reasons. Go day or night. I would even suggest hiring a van or car. Whatever the reason, you will return for all those same reasons and more. It is more than a restaurant, more than an attraction, it is a 'must' when in Bogota simply because there's nothing else like Andres Carne de Res.
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