I’ll start by saying the service and overall vibe of the place is very nice and laid back. Open kitchen is nice as well.
We started with a really delicious sparkling wine and cocktail, high marks on both of those. The taktouka peppers dish was absolutely delicious, probably the best pepper centered dish I’ve had. Nice blend of bitterness, spice, and acid. Raw beef with umeboshi was also delicious, very clean beef taste and well balanced.
Did not love the pork belly meat du jour, was a bit overdone on the lean sections and the skin was half crackling crisp and half tacky and a bit gummy.
Blondies were a nice and simple desert, rich flavors which we enjoyed. Overall I think we will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jamie Peterson
My fiancé and I have dined at Little Bear probably 10 times now, and they never cease to amaze us with their creative plates! We always choose Little Bear for any celebratory dinner and every single time, whatever it is we are celebrating is acknowledged by the staff. This time was no exception as we received a hand written postcard congratulating us on our engagement! It’s the little things that make this truly Michelin level service on top of the amazing food. Unfortunately the food was so good, I only got a snap of the first 3 dishes we ordered as I was too eager to eat the other plates!! We always get the XL meat plate and it never disappoints.
We can also always just tell the difference in ingredient quality eating here over other restaurants. No matter how much we indulge, we never feel too stuffed or uncomfortable afterward. Almost like we’re eating in Europe! One of the best restaurants in Atlanta for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Andrew Murphy
The flavors were surprisingly bold and creative, making each bite exciting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Scott Cooper
A memorable dining experience thanks to the combination of exquisite food and a relaxed setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Grace Parker
A delightful mix of atmosphere, great food, and smooth service — a place worth visiting again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suki Sook
The restaurant has a charming atmosphere with attentive and welcoming staff. Unfortunately, the food did not quite meet expectations. We tried four savory dishes, all of which shared a very similar flavor profile—primarily sour, sweet, and spicy Asian-inspired notes. The flavors were quite bold and immediate, leaving little room to appreciate any nuance or depth in the dishes. Additionally, the use of large cilantro leaves further overpowered the overall balance of flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Caitlin Rice
Was really looking forward to having a meal here but unfortunately it fell short. Plates were extremely small and expensive. With such small portions you need to order several plates, however the menu is pretty limited and if you don’t like a couple options you can’t really make a full meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Iris Yuan
Little Bear was one of the first restaurants we went to when we moved to Atlanta and has continued to be our favorite. We love their unique approach to flavors and it's always fun to see what new delicious dishes they have in store. Their cocktail list also provides options for everyone, and I can always find interesting and spirit forward drinks to try. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. We have eaten there with reservations, as well as walked in and enjoyed a sunny evening outside.
E.A. Resident
I’ve visited Little Bear on weekdays in both 2024 and 2025, and it remains one of my favorite Michelin-recommended spots in Atlanta. Prices per dish are reasonable for the city, and the food stands out for its creative flavors—especially the blend of Szechuan influences with unique ingredients. The chefs’ creativity truly shines here. The modern, clean interior and fresh-smelling restrooms (with red lighting in the restroom adding a fun touch) make for a great dining atmosphere. Service is friendly, and the overall vibe is relaxed and welcoming, never pretentious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vikram Srivastava
Guy barked “No” at my friend that they didn’t have dog ice cream during the dog festival today. Got a screen shot attached about it. Be nicer if you aren’t following through on what you advertise!
Reasonable prices for such high-quality meals. Perfect spot for a family dinner or a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ludmila Santos
You need a reservation for this restaurant. They are really creative with their dishes so if you’re adventurous, I highly recommend trying them out. The highlight was the tomato ice cream for dessert, so good! Ah, and they have cool bathrooms!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stefanie Lopez-Howard
Came for an impromptu date night and Little Bear did NOT disappoint. The atmosphere is chill and unpretentious. The wine-by-the-glass menu has wonderful and unique options. The prix fixe menu was reasonable and DELICIOUS. The soup course was like nothing I’ve ever tasted. I hate dill, and somehow the dill in this dish made everything else pop. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Ganty
The service was great; unfortunately, the food was not. We chose the set menu and were disappointed: the dishes were mediocre (overly acidic—though pickles can be wonderful when balanced—and the meat was tasteless), the portions were extremely small, and the waits between courses were very long. Only the orange wine was good. We left feeling very disappointed, which is rare for us with Michelin Bib Gourmands. The place was also very loud, impossible to have a normal conversation.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Dimitry Kochenov
The service was splendid, but the food -- deeply underwhelming. The same applied to the wines. We felt it was not a good value for money and cannot recommend the restaurant to others.
I’ll start by saying the service and overall vibe of the place is very nice and laid back. Open kitchen is nice as well.
We started with a really delicious sparkling wine and cocktail, high marks on both of those. The taktouka peppers dish was absolutely delicious, probably the best pepper centered dish I’ve had. Nice blend of bitterness, spice, and acid. Raw beef with umeboshi was also delicious, very clean beef taste and well balanced.
Did not love the pork belly meat du jour, was a bit overdone on the lean sections and the skin was half crackling crisp and half tacky and a bit gummy.
Blondies were a nice and simple desert, rich flavors which we enjoyed. Overall I think we will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
My fiancé and I have dined at Little Bear probably 10 times now, and they never cease to amaze us with their creative plates! We always choose Little Bear for any celebratory dinner and every single time, whatever it is we are celebrating is acknowledged by the staff. This time was no exception as we received a hand written postcard congratulating us on our engagement! It’s the little things that make this truly Michelin level service on top of the amazing food. Unfortunately the food was so good, I only got a snap of the first 3 dishes we ordered as I was too eager to eat the other plates!! We always get the XL meat plate and it never disappoints.
We can also always just tell the difference in ingredient quality eating here over other restaurants. No matter how much we indulge, we never feel too stuffed or uncomfortable afterward. Almost like we’re eating in Europe! One of the best restaurants in Atlanta for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The flavors were surprisingly bold and creative, making each bite exciting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A memorable dining experience thanks to the combination of exquisite food and a relaxed setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A delightful mix of atmosphere, great food, and smooth service — a place worth visiting again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant has a charming atmosphere with attentive and welcoming staff. Unfortunately, the food did not quite meet expectations. We tried four savory dishes, all of which shared a very similar flavor profile—primarily sour, sweet, and spicy Asian-inspired notes. The flavors were quite bold and immediate, leaving little room to appreciate any nuance or depth in the dishes. Additionally, the use of large cilantro leaves further overpowered the overall balance of flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Was really looking forward to having a meal here but unfortunately it fell short. Plates were extremely small and expensive. With such small portions you need to order several plates, however the menu is pretty limited and if you don’t like a couple options you can’t really make a full meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Little Bear was one of the first restaurants we went to when we moved to Atlanta and has continued to be our favorite. We love their unique approach to flavors and it's always fun to see what new delicious dishes they have in store. Their cocktail list also provides options for everyone, and I can always find interesting and spirit forward drinks to try. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. We have eaten there with reservations, as well as walked in and enjoyed a sunny evening outside.
I’ve visited Little Bear on weekdays in both 2024 and 2025, and it remains one of my favorite Michelin-recommended spots in Atlanta. Prices per dish are reasonable for the city, and the food stands out for its creative flavors—especially the blend of Szechuan influences with unique ingredients. The chefs’ creativity truly shines here. The modern, clean interior and fresh-smelling restrooms (with red lighting in the restroom adding a fun touch) make for a great dining atmosphere. Service is friendly, and the overall vibe is relaxed and welcoming, never pretentious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guy barked “No” at my friend that they didn’t have dog ice cream during the dog festival today. Got a screen shot attached about it. Be nicer if you aren’t following through on what you advertise!
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Reasonable prices for such high-quality meals. Perfect spot for a family dinner or a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You need a reservation for this restaurant. They are really creative with their dishes so if you’re adventurous, I highly recommend trying them out. The highlight was the tomato ice cream for dessert, so good! Ah, and they have cool bathrooms!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for an impromptu date night and Little Bear did NOT disappoint. The atmosphere is chill and unpretentious. The wine-by-the-glass menu has wonderful and unique options. The prix fixe menu was reasonable and DELICIOUS. The soup course was like nothing I’ve ever tasted. I hate dill, and somehow the dill in this dish made everything else pop. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was great; unfortunately, the food was not. We chose the set menu and were disappointed: the dishes were mediocre (overly acidic—though pickles can be wonderful when balanced—and the meat was tasteless), the portions were extremely small, and the waits between courses were very long. Only the orange wine was good. We left feeling very disappointed, which is rare for us with Michelin Bib Gourmands.
The place was also very loud, impossible to have a normal conversation.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
The service was splendid, but the food -- deeply underwhelming. The same applied to the wines. We felt it was not a good value for money and cannot recommend the restaurant to others.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
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