Tried 5 dishes and two desserts: all were good to great. Cocktails were bomb. Super super reasonably priced, which is a fresh air in a big city like ATL for this type of places on the hype side. However guys, blasting eurodance for dinner? One song maybe not a playlist, no one wants to eat listening to scatman.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Latke, Blondie
Nika de Vries
My partner and I enjoyed the Dealers Choice for dinner. I’ll be thinking about the soup and salad for a long, long time. Absolute banger of a meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Billy C
Simply one of the finest meals you could have in the Atlanta area. Each playfully colorful dish contains fun, fantastic flavors - with delicious memories and a whole lot of care put behind them. The (incredibly cute) menu is designed so you can cater your meal to your appetite and your mood: my partner and I were both pretty hungry, so we shared 1) four of the savory plates, 2) one order of the XL Meat Du Jour, and 3) two desserts - we walked out feeling nourished and properly full, but not weighed down whatsoever (my favorite feeling after a meal).I plan on coming back once a month as long as I'm living in Georgia - an easy goal, given their living, breathing, ever-evolving menu. A personable waitstaff, pitch-perfect drinks and an unstuffy atmosphere round out a place where you can taste a love of food - and pure joy - in every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: XL Meat Du Jour, Lettuce Salad, Cream Custard
Edward Conrad
This is a place that would be a Michelin star restaurant if it was bigger with formal waiting staff. Instead it is a funky, small, and unpretentious place with Michelin star food! Everything is casual, the staff is friendly but busy. The drinks from the bar are weird but inspired. I’ll be back here as often as I
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Meat Du Jour, Blondie
Kyle Phillips
Might be the best meal I’ve had in Atlanta. The food was (subjectivity, in my opinion), better or equal to one star michellin starred meals I’ve had throughout the world. The service was excellent. Very unpretentious, and the flavors were complex and delightful. The latke was a standout, along with the chicken liver custard. Both my wife and I aren’t really chicken liver fans, but decided to try this at the recommendation of the server. It was amazing, and we were glad we followed the suggestion
My friends and I went there on Little Bear’s 4 year anniversary and we were completely underwhelmed. The drinks were mediocre and took over 20 minutes to receive. The food was trying too hard and expensive for the portions. After a $250 check, we left to get food and drinks elsewhere but not before they asked us to leave since they had another reservation coming in.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Trang T.
The creative effort is an A+. The execution could use some improvement. Little Bear has amazing quality ingredients and flavors on hand. However, we felt like a few dishes had too much going on. The vegetables were absolutely tasty and were the star of the show. We really enjoyed the seasonal root vegetables. Some of the dishes with meat were overshadowed by everything else on the plate.Overall, the food was okay. The flavors could be more focused. The menu is almost tapa-like, but the small portions are difficult to share for 2+ people. We went as a group of four hoping to try more dishes. Perhaps the individual prix fixe is the better price point option rather than ordering plates amongst a group.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Andre E
Food was mediocre at best. We had to wait 15 minutes despite having a reservation and walk-ins were seated before us. Our server Amanda was acting as though she didn't want to be there and was not helpful or hospitable in any way. The food also took forever to come out (45+ mins). Really disappointed with this place given the recent recommendations. The drinks were okay.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Liver
Abby Garland
We had an absolutely delightful experience at Little Bear this past weekend. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious, affordable, and fun dinner out. While the food was so great (the Creamsicle Custard kind of changed our lives... we ordered two), what really made our experience so amazing was our incredible waiter. I'm SO sad I don't remember their name, but they were such a delight the entire night and sold us on so many of the dishes. At the end of the evening, they gave us an orchid?????? Which was the highlight of my week (orchid pictured along with a very happy husband). Thank you, Little Bear & Waiter-Whose-Name-I-Forgot - you guys rock!
We made a reservation about one week out for 9:30. We came in 30 minutes before close and ordered the Prix Fix -- a 50 dollar, 4-course meal -- and two glasses of wine. Service was extremely rushed, the server didn't even look at us or explain any of the dishes. The courses were fine except the Lettuce Salad, which was overdressed and flat. The chicken dish was excellent, and the redeeming feature of the night. All portions were small and I left still hungry. I would give it 1 star, but I'm giving it an extra for its cute mascot dog and the presentation of each dish. Will not go back though -- and our party came to a consensus that it is certainly undeserving of a spot on the Michelin Guide.
Sherry L.
A unique menu that blends cultures in a refreshing and yummy way without being overly expensive, with good cocktails too. My team and I ordered every dish on the menu and tried two of the three available desserts. Highlights for me: - lamb meatball, just really good flavor - apple chicken, tender and well seasoned - blondies and milk, damn that was good if you like sweets Other dishes: - apple carrot sorbet was a nice, less sweet, very refreshing way to end the meal - the soup we had was like a sour cabbage stew with a raw egg mixed in, I liked it but some coworkers didn't - chicken liver custard, the liver had a gelatinous covering and was a DIY assembly with a little crepe (my coworker refused to call it a blintz), the liver itself was good but I didn't need the fermented veggies or sauce or crepe with it to enjoy it - beef tartar was yummy but not like so standout above other tartar I've had The pet semetary cocktail sounds death defying but was actually pretty good, sunspot was bright and easy to drink and the chili oil was an excellent addition to keep sips interesting. Service was great! The dining area itself is not too dim (which I hate), but not a ton of dining space. There's a bar to sit at as well. A nice ambiance for taking your parents out, a date. our large table of 8 coworkers was kind of an anomaly but welcomed by the servers warmly
Amanda T.
Atlanta's first Michelin Young Chef, Jarrett Stieber, channels global inspiration at this culinary haven nestled in the Summerhill neighborhood. Little Bear is named after "furry proprietor" Fernando L. Bear, the owner's Great Pyrenees, and special tributes to him can be found in the decor. Little Bear crafts an intimate fine-dining experience without the hefty price tag, accompanied by a carefully curated drink menu to elevate your meal. The culinary excitement of an open kitchen showcases the ever-changing seasonal menu of savory and sweet delights. Little Bear goes beyond the ordinary with the option to choose a four course pre-fixe menu, aptly named "just f*ck me up, fam!". Little Bear earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand for its delectable dishes and inclusive charm. A must-try for anyone in search of a relaxed, memorable Michelin Guide dining experience in Atlanta!
naphia bennett
Little Bear does not disappoint. Customer service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the prix fixe menu ( soup, salad, entree, and dessert) The menu…let’s just say, you probably will not understand all the ingredients or even why someone could come up with such odd combinations. Let me tell you!!! Every dish was a party in my mouth. The flavors were robust. I had a really great experience. You should add this to your list of restaurants to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cream Custard
Jonathon W.
So delicious and great atmosphere. We did the "dealers choice" and absolutely loved everything we ate .
Very mediocre highly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tried 5 dishes and two desserts: all were good to great. Cocktails were bomb. Super super reasonably priced, which is a fresh air in a big city like ATL for this type of places on the hype side. However guys, blasting eurodance for dinner? One song maybe not a playlist, no one wants to eat listening to scatman.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Latke, Blondie
My partner and I enjoyed the Dealers Choice for dinner. I’ll be thinking about the soup and salad for a long, long time. Absolute banger of a meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply one of the finest meals you could have in the Atlanta area. Each playfully colorful dish contains fun, fantastic flavors - with delicious memories and a whole lot of care put behind them. The (incredibly cute) menu is designed so you can cater your meal to your appetite and your mood: my partner and I were both pretty hungry, so we shared 1) four of the savory plates, 2) one order of the XL Meat Du Jour, and 3) two desserts - we walked out feeling nourished and properly full, but not weighed down whatsoever (my favorite feeling after a meal).I plan on coming back once a month as long as I'm living in Georgia - an easy goal, given their living, breathing, ever-evolving menu. A personable waitstaff, pitch-perfect drinks and an unstuffy atmosphere round out a place where you can taste a love of food - and pure joy - in every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: XL Meat Du Jour, Lettuce Salad, Cream Custard
This is a place that would be a Michelin star restaurant if it was bigger with formal waiting staff. Instead it is a funky, small, and unpretentious place with Michelin star food! Everything is casual, the staff is friendly but busy. The drinks from the bar are weird but inspired. I’ll be back here as often as I
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Meat Du Jour, Blondie
Might be the best meal I’ve had in Atlanta. The food was (subjectivity, in my opinion), better or equal to one star michellin starred meals I’ve had throughout the world. The service was excellent. Very unpretentious, and the flavors were complex and delightful. The latke was a standout, along with the chicken liver custard. Both my wife and I aren’t really chicken liver fans, but decided to try this at the recommendation of the server. It was amazing, and we were glad we followed the suggestion
Recommended dishes: Chicken Liver Custard, Beef Tartare
My friends and I went there on Little Bear’s 4 year anniversary and we were completely underwhelmed. The drinks were mediocre and took over 20 minutes to receive. The food was trying too hard and expensive for the portions. After a $250 check, we left to get food and drinks elsewhere but not before they asked us to leave since they had another reservation coming in.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
The creative effort is an A+. The execution could use some improvement. Little Bear has amazing quality ingredients and flavors on hand. However, we felt like a few dishes had too much going on. The vegetables were absolutely tasty and were the star of the show. We really enjoyed the seasonal root vegetables. Some of the dishes with meat were overshadowed by everything else on the plate.Overall, the food was okay. The flavors could be more focused. The menu is almost tapa-like, but the small portions are difficult to share for 2+ people. We went as a group of four hoping to try more dishes. Perhaps the individual prix fixe is the better price point option rather than ordering plates amongst a group.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food was mediocre at best. We had to wait 15 minutes despite having a reservation and walk-ins were seated before us. Our server Amanda was acting as though she didn't want to be there and was not helpful or hospitable in any way. The food also took forever to come out (45+ mins). Really disappointed with this place given the recent recommendations. The drinks were okay.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Liver
We had an absolutely delightful experience at Little Bear this past weekend. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious, affordable, and fun dinner out. While the food was so great (the Creamsicle Custard kind of changed our lives... we ordered two), what really made our experience so amazing was our incredible waiter. I'm SO sad I don't remember their name, but they were such a delight the entire night and sold us on so many of the dishes. At the end of the evening, they gave us an orchid?????? Which was the highlight of my week (orchid pictured along with a very happy husband). Thank you, Little Bear & Waiter-Whose-Name-I-Forgot - you guys rock!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cream Custard, Blondie
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We made a reservation about one week out for 9:30. We came in 30 minutes before close and ordered the Prix Fix -- a 50 dollar, 4-course meal -- and two glasses of wine. Service was extremely rushed, the server didn't even look at us or explain any of the dishes. The courses were fine except the Lettuce Salad, which was overdressed and flat. The chicken dish was excellent, and the redeeming feature of the night. All portions were small and I left still hungry. I would give it 1 star, but I'm giving it an extra for its cute mascot dog and the presentation of each dish. Will not go back though -- and our party came to a consensus that it is certainly undeserving of a spot on the Michelin Guide.
A unique menu that blends cultures in a refreshing and yummy way without being overly expensive, with good cocktails too. My team and I ordered every dish on the menu and tried two of the three available desserts. Highlights for me: - lamb meatball, just really good flavor - apple chicken, tender and well seasoned - blondies and milk, damn that was good if you like sweets Other dishes: - apple carrot sorbet was a nice, less sweet, very refreshing way to end the meal - the soup we had was like a sour cabbage stew with a raw egg mixed in, I liked it but some coworkers didn't - chicken liver custard, the liver had a gelatinous covering and was a DIY assembly with a little crepe (my coworker refused to call it a blintz), the liver itself was good but I didn't need the fermented veggies or sauce or crepe with it to enjoy it - beef tartar was yummy but not like so standout above other tartar I've had The pet semetary cocktail sounds death defying but was actually pretty good, sunspot was bright and easy to drink and the chili oil was an excellent addition to keep sips interesting. Service was great! The dining area itself is not too dim (which I hate), but not a ton of dining space. There's a bar to sit at as well. A nice ambiance for taking your parents out, a date. our large table of 8 coworkers was kind of an anomaly but welcomed by the servers warmly
Atlanta's first Michelin Young Chef, Jarrett Stieber, channels global inspiration at this culinary haven nestled in the Summerhill neighborhood. Little Bear is named after "furry proprietor" Fernando L. Bear, the owner's Great Pyrenees, and special tributes to him can be found in the decor. Little Bear crafts an intimate fine-dining experience without the hefty price tag, accompanied by a carefully curated drink menu to elevate your meal. The culinary excitement of an open kitchen showcases the ever-changing seasonal menu of savory and sweet delights. Little Bear goes beyond the ordinary with the option to choose a four course pre-fixe menu, aptly named "just f*ck me up, fam!". Little Bear earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand for its delectable dishes and inclusive charm. A must-try for anyone in search of a relaxed, memorable Michelin Guide dining experience in Atlanta!
Little Bear does not disappoint. Customer service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the prix fixe menu ( soup, salad, entree, and dessert) The menu…let’s just say, you probably will not understand all the ingredients or even why someone could come up with such odd combinations. Let me tell you!!! Every dish was a party in my mouth. The flavors were robust. I had a really great experience. You should add this to your list of restaurants to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cream Custard
So delicious and great atmosphere. We did the "dealers choice" and absolutely loved everything we ate .