Someone had recently told me that Little Bear was their favorite culinary experience that they'd had in ATL to-date. Given I have a more conservative, less adventurous palate, I didn't think there was any way I would be able to say the same... Less adventurous culinary palate and ALL and I can still say, the restaurant is delectably done-- an absolute artistically exquisite experience-- bravo. The tastes and combinations just work. Don't question it. Don't even think too hard about what you're eating. Just do it. Order one of everything. You'll inevitably like some more than others, however, they'll ALL be worth it. Consensus as a table is that the chicken liver custard, the steak tartar, and the vegetable hash were our favs. This was the perfect special-occasion, prolonged, fun culinary experience we were looking for the celebrate a birthday with our-of-country guests! Lastly, HUGE SHOUTOUT to the best waiter ever, Mr. Arch. He provided the best, friendliest, most knowledgeable service. I'd come back just to be his friend. read more

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Food was great! We got one tasting menu, one xl meat du jour, and the brassicas between the 3 of us. It seemed to me that the food got progressively spicier. A bit expensive for what we got imo (came to $85pp with two drinks total) Service was ok, nothing special. Pace of food coming out was good, and I did appreciate that they allow mixing and matching of whatever you want and bring things out in an order that made sense Ambiance was casual, we sat at the kitchen and saw the chefs working while eating. I did like that they had pictures of the dog and the restaurant did tell the story of the owners read more

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If a pre set menu is called "fuck me up fam" I assume I'll leave full. This was not the case at Little Bear. I was super stoked to get a reservation here with my husband and left disappointed- the food was weird and small. For a four course meal, 3 of the courses looked like tiny appetizers you'd get at a cocktail party. Wait staff was nice; drinks were good if somewhat pricy. Food was small. The custard for dessert was grainy (yuck). I feel like the Michelin list just picked places that feel fussy and didn't actually factor in flavor. I love that this place is farm to fork and I'm down with the concept but we spent close to $300 and had to get food afterwards; feels like highway robbery. read more

I was able to get a bar seat and it puts you right in front of where all the cooking action is. Pear cold noodle soup - noodles are a tad too soft, liked vinegar with melon combo. Also I think this was a typo on menu as there was no pear, only pea. Taktouka - essentially a bunch of roasted peppers with spicy chili crisp. Personally didn't care too much for the texture and getting bombarded with chili crisp. Pecan pao chicken - delicious fried chicken with the pecan dust and good sweet and sour sauce. Tomato cake - inedible - so dry in the mouth and had to send it back. Cucumber shaved ice - wow so light and refreshing and I don't usually like meringue but this one was like the texture of a bruleed marshmallow. One of my fave things I've had this year. For the drink I forgot what it was but it was a custom old fashioned like drink with plum flavoring. No alcohol for me. Overall, on par with the nicer restaurants in Atlanta where honestly dishes can be hit or miss. But I think still worth a stop for the cucumber shaved ice, chicken. Maybe some other things on menu are good. read more

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I was excited to try this restaurant but have to say I was disappointed. Tried most of the menu: Got the prefix 4 course and it was a french theme. The courses were super small and not very tasty. One course was a piece of bread with fixings. From the regular menu... the soup was delicious, also had the liver and cumin lamb which was a bit salty. So anyway I'm not a fan although I really wanted to be. Oh the cocktail- stork show was delicious. read more

So many words on the menu it must be good.... Wish there was more of a complete thought on the menu so that maybe the chef could then concentrate on whether anything tastes good or not. Proof that Michelin recommendations mean nothing read more

The place is super cute and hipster vibes. The service was great too! Friendly knowledgeable staffs. The food was great but for some reason what we ordered pretty much tasted similar. The spices they were using on the dishes overpowered everything else. Overall great time! read more

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We went to Little Bear on a holiday, so menu was prix fixe. We got two dinners and one booze pack. the space is small, but didnt feel cramped despite how close the tables were together. service was friendly but the pacing of plates definitely could be tightened up. overall, the food was pretty good. dishes followed a jewish-chinese theme, with lots of chili oil, spices, and cantonese flavor. the open face soup dumpling had an interesting blend of texture and flavors, while the trout latke was a good balance of richness and freshness. however, the amuse bouche + four courses were unfortunately not enough to let us leave full, despite supplementing with 4 drinks which were shared. while we really enjoyed the first two plates, there was a strange insistence on adorning every plate with microgreens which were only occasionally in service of the flavors. while all of these are pretty minor gripes, the biggest flaws in the dinner were at dessert. the dessert course included two fried, -filled donuts. However, one of the two i received was still raw on the inside and not actually filled with any . the booze pack is not a good deal. for 2 short cocktails and 2 paltry 3oz pours, the drink pairings are insultingly priced and reflect value at about half the list cost. as pairings, i would summarize them as just okay. i would recommend steering clear and doing a la carte if you must try one of the drinks. Finally, there was a homemade fortune cookie that was served with the check, which was a nice idea that was really poorly executed, with chewy, undercooked dough wrapped around a somewhat cheekily insulting fortune. overall, we had a nice night, however, i don't think i'd recommend it to others; worth it only to the most dedicated ATL foodies. read more

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The hubs and I went here for our anniversary date awhile back. The vibe was hipster causal, but the menu and prices were on another level. Little Bear seemed to be an experimental spot with dishes varying from time to time. It's definitely unique with some of the creations with juxtaposition on the flavors and ingredients. If you like trying non-traditional dishes then Little Bear is the scene to try. The chicken liver custard was by far super unique and my favorite. The sourdough crackers was thick and was perfect with the grapefruit gelee and chicken liver custard. The addition of the shaved, cured yolk and dried herbs made the creation super fun and colorful. The raw beef had a lot of interesting flavors. The cauli oat tabbouleh with the cauli yogurt helped provide a mellow flavor to the raw beef. And using radish slices as the cracker provided a nice crunch and pop of color. The pork belly was the hub's favorite. He pretty likes anything bacon. This pick was pretty hearty. I really enjoyed the presentation, flavors, and textures of this dish. The apple, cabbage, and radish added an interesting balance to the pork belly. The pork rind pieces was also an interesting twist. And all this laid beautifully within the beet char siu and carrot yolk mustard. The below are from the prix fixe menu: The amuse (AKA oyster in this instance) was really good. It was presented in such a pretty way. Since there were two of us, there was an extra $5 charge for this muse and mignardise so I could have my own. The raw oyster sat in a radish juice of sorts. There was something orange and other little elements that elevated this oyster experience. The fumet chawanmushi was very interesting. It has a tofu texture with oyster mushrooms. There were also you po (noodles apparently) that sort of blended in with the mushrooms. This whole dish was like a tofu / soup at those dim sum places. Very high on the uniqueness scale. The catfish's "chocolate strange flavor sauce" was indeed strange and very subtle in its flavor if you're not looking out for it. There was a lot of flavors and things going on with this dish, but I suppose that's the escabeche part of it. There's definitely many complex layers of flavors going on here. The sichuan crispy trout was tasty, but it reminded me something similar at Asian spots. Hence the sichuan part - haha. The trout was indeed crispy and had so many kicks of flavors with the sauce. It was slightly spicy with a salty kick. My taste buds just had a hard time honing in on one distinct flavor profile. But I guess that's also the sichuan part of it: unique flavor. Chocolate taiyaki. Hmm. Looks good but being Asian, we've had better. It was sort of lackluster in taste. The presentation was much more appealing. For instance the grapefruit was an interesting addition. The sea island red pea ice cream sounded more complex than it's actual flavor. It was good, but nothing made it stand out for me to remember to call out in this review. The mignardise was so so. It's seriously a glorified, candied walnut. It was covered in a hard chocolate with sugar crystals or something of the sort. If you like restaurants that do experimental dishes then this is the place to go. With all the food above, I was pretty full. The hubs said he was content though he could have eaten more. read more

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one of my favorite gems within the summerhill neighborhood. been here a few times now and keep coming back, especially for the trout sayadieh (1000/10). they also have a green tomato dish currently that is out of this world, definitely worth checking out. read more

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Ate here with a work colleague on a recent trip to attend a conference in Atlanta. The place is listed in the Michelin guide as a bib gourmand, which is typically a precursor to getting a Michelin star. Perhaps one of the more unique meals I've had as of late, but well worth it. The combinations on the menu seem like a mismatch of ingredients, but it comes together splendidly on the plate, including the cold Japanese soup. Dishes are a bit on the small side, but they packed a flavor punch. Service was efficient and the place has a pleasant interior, including exposed brick, which adds a bit of charm. read more

My girlfriend and I went here for dinner tonight and ordered the fixed price menu, a few a la carte dishes, the booze pack, and two cocktails. There are several different problems with this place and a few things it does well. The French fixed price menu didn't feel all that cohesive, regardless of the overall French theme. For example, of the four dishes, two of them are essentially pâtés (the chicken and pork pate, and the shrimp toast...which is essentially the same thing as a pâté in terms of texture) and were both just "okay." The shrimp toast also was served with a sauce that contained too much chili oil. I'm not a spice wuss, but the chili oil really overpowered everything else in the dish. The chicken fried pork dish (part of the fixed price menu) came with something like "pearled" turnips in a white sauce that made the dish *seem* like it wanted to be mashed turnips, with a few other greens. This dish, for some reason, came with fennel oil...which was lost in the mish-mash of everything else. Like a lot of things at Little Bear, this dish was a "I see what you were going for here, but something doesn't work." The corned root salad, while relatively tasty, was fairly small for what it was. This was also a theme at Little Bear that other reviewers have picked up on. The chicken satay dish was two *very* small pieces of chicken satay sausage that overcooked to the point of being hard with a lot of greens (this place wants to include cilantro in everything). It would be a better idea to not do chicken sausage--given how lean and, therefore, prone to overcooking it is--if you're going to do it on something other than charcoal. This dish was a disappointment. The egg drop kale salad had an excellent dressing, but, like a lot of the other dishes, had a lot of other stuff in it that seemed to suggest they're trying to justify a higher price point at the expense of execution (like other dishes, as well). The drinks were mostly fine, if a little on the small side. I wouldn't suggest anyone order the booze pack, on that note, as $65 for four drinks of small-ish pours is too much. The golden creme caramel egg dessert dish was easily the belle of the ball. Don't change a thing. As far as the overall place, itself: one of the servers was fairly rude, dismissive, and reached *directly* across our faces into the table, several times, to pick up dishes the second we finished. I understand this place has limited seating, but we felt rather rushed...which is to be expected in a *clearly* gentrified area of Atlanta. Additionally, the spaces between tables was small to the point that servers, when they were talking to and serving neighboring tables, were uncomfortably close to us--it felt like someone's backside was in our faces for most of the meal. Overall, this place was a disappointment. I wouldn't say "I'll never eat here again," but for the money, I would go to a lot of other places first. The dishes were underwhelming, the overall presentation was somewhat messy (especially for the price), and gave too much of an "all style while lacking substance" kind of feel. read more

This place was definitely not my cup of tea. The service was odd, almost patronizing, which I didn't really understand. The food was extremely... healthy. I don't know how else to describe it. My friend wanted to come here being the clout of Michelin nodded but I don't think he read any of the reviews or looked at the menu first with "eating eyes" more like, "oh, these are unusual ingredients" and wanted to experience it. Fair enough. We ordered the "Dealer's Choice" which are 4 dishes from the menu and was oddly described on the menu as a "four-course individual prix fixe menu, "just f*ck me up, fam!" as they say." Yes, it will definitely f*ck up your colon. The first thing they gave us was some cold soup that was doused with apple cider vinegar and super oily. I guess to make it taste better and be more filling? Well, unfortunately, you need to eat it to make it filling, which I just couldn't do. I had to add my water to it and even then it was just so much oil and vinegar. We tried the next course which was actually worse. It was a salad but literally had a 1/4 cup of seasoning on top of it, and it was like eating lettuce and celery salt-- it wasn't celery salt, but tasted almost the same to me. At that time, I made the executive decision to not take another bite, instructed my date to do the same, and we bailed. When we asked the server for the check and said we weren't really into the food, the server chided me, saying, "Yes, the chef saw you add water to your soup and she said you wouldn't like anything." I'm such a heathen. That said, if you want culture and a culinary experience, no one is going to find that at Little Bear. It's just a trendy place where they act like assholes so you won't complain about the gross food and think they are cool. LOL. Also, I think many diners are really into instagram worthy photos and being impressive, so if that is something important to you, then this place will give you some really great content. I'm old, so I don't eat for Instagram. Also, everywhere in the area closes their kitchen fairly early, so good luck finding some food. We ended up eating back at the house. :( read more

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We had heard good things about Little Bear. It's cozy and the small bites menu seemed interesting. We got the Dealing's Choice as well as a few other dishes. Honestly they were all underwhelming, at best, and downright unappetizing at worst. Several were overly salty (looking at you chicken thigh) even for someone who prefers savory over sweet. The waitress didn't refill my water once and generally ignored our table all evening. We liked the ambiance but unfortunately, not the food nor service. read more

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Wasn't crazy about the reservation system using hippie talk "fam", but other than that this restaurant really executed well, let us know our seats were early ready. Decorations were very good will esque didn't seem like anyone had the same water glass. Little distracting for people with adhd like me. The restrooms were labeled wc which stands for water closet I learned. We sat kitchen side, ordered two pre fix menus and a few dishes of the menu, we really enjoyed the dishes romenesco Caesar was awesome, pork char sui on the regular menu was amazing as well. The dessert on the pre fixe menu was a sweet potato cake that was super nostalgic for me and really executed perfectly. Great experience we will definitely be back for a pop up or after a menu change to try more things. read more

Little Bear - Lox and collard knish - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I would say we that this meal was one of my all time favorites ever. We couldn't decide which items to order, so we ended up ordering a bunch of small plates and shared. The food, presentation & innovation is some of the best in Atlanta. Tables are stacked up side by side (which seems to be a trend for years now), and I generally don't care for such an arrangement, but it wasn't too bad here and we were able to have nice conversation without thinking that we were bothering others. Honestly it's hard to zoom in on what I liked best, but can assure you that you cannot go wrong! read more

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We had such an amazing night at Little Bear and I already know we will be back soon. We started with the Peach and Onion Fritters for me since my partner has bad acid reflux, and the Smoked Butternut Squash which we both loved. The Raw Beef was one of the stars of the night and is probably now my favorite tartare in Atlanta. The Pork Tenderloin was incredible, full of flavor and cooked perfectly. We also tried the Pecan Pao Chicken which was tasty and flavorful, just a little on the dry side. We sat at the bar which was such a good choice. I had the Tierra del Fuego which was like a tequila martini, so fresh, smooth, and clean. Then I had a rosé that was so good, a Mexican red wine that was really unique and spicy and went perfectly with the meats, and then the Summer Old Fashioned which was absolutely incredible. Kieran was behind the bar and gave us impeccable service, balancing making drinks for the whole bar while still taking great care of us. When I went to the bathroom and came back, my napkin was folded neatly thanks to Rachel. The whole service team was so on top of everything and it made the night feel even more special. We did not have room for dessert this time, but friends have told us it is some of the best in the city so we will definitely be back for that. Little Bear in Summerhill is the kind of spot that gets both the food and the service just right. read more

The service and ambiance were great. We sat in the window nook seating, but there is bar seating and floor seating. The dishes are definitely adventurous. The Trout was our favorite as well as the sweat potatoes. read more

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Server was lovely. Other than that,.. incredibly underwhelmed and disappointed. Not sure what all the fuss is about..? No cohesion on any of our dishes. One dish was even missing two of the components listed in the menu. Sure. I'll agree that there were some fun flavors, but in most of our dishes, the chemistry was way off. And how do you do so poorly at mochi cake..? Don't worry though, I didn't give it an entry in my diary. But should I give it another go...? Idk, feels too risky. : / read more

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! read more

Little Bear - Tomato ice cream - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I sat at the bar service was great attentive did a great job at describing the food. We even talked about his favorite dishes, and he got me to also order the smokes butternut squash, which was divine. I went with the prefix menu of four items if you are a foodie and you wanna adventure highly recommend this place and if you fly in from out of town, it's so close to the airport just make sure you show up hungry and reserve a spot ahead of time. read more

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Our server, Arch took our food preferences and/or anxieties and ordered his favorites for our party of three (Birthday celebration) and turned it into one of the most amazing dining out experiences that I can remember. The food went from amazing to ridiculously tasty. You have to try this place. Oh and the cocktails are boozy and arguments ensued on whose was the best. read more

If you like vegetables a lot this is a must, you'll love it. I do like if but it was too much for me. Cold soup, I almost choke for the vinagre taste, salad was ok but too spicy. Chicken was crispy. Dessert was ok. Brisket was amazing, but as I said too many vegetables. Service was bad, they didn't explain anything about plates. read more

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Oh em gee, Little Bear! I'm so glad that I snagged a reservation here. In taking a little day adventure with my partner to Atlanta, I found this restaurant and saw that it was a must try. So...I tried! I wish there were more restaurants like this in Miami--it was elegant yet relaxed, trendy but also indie, the food was innovative, and it was all wrapped up in an intimate setting and garnished with unique details. We ordered quite a bit, and honestly, I failed at taking pictures, but at a certain point in the meal it was just time to eat and enjoy. The service was fabulous--our waitress recommended a delicious natural wine and helped us understand portion size so that we would order appropriately. If I'm not mistaken, the menu changes often--so perhaps what I had you'll never have the chance to try but If you do, you MUST try the soup pictured. It was the most savory thing and so, so delicious. Great job Little Bear! I truly hope to get to enjoy a meal with you again. read more

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We had a dinner reservation for 2 at 7:30 pm on Saturday, 4/13/24. We were able to make the reservation a day or 2 before. We were seated right away. The tables are close together and intimate. We did Dealer's Choice ($50) and X.L. Meat du Jour ($50). It was enough food for us. Here's what we got: - Lala's Ciorba ($10 individually): Good! - Lettuce Salad ($13 individually): Really enjoyed this! The benne tahini dressing was distinct but not overpowering. - Orange Chicken ($18 individually): Good! - Satsuma Creamsicle Custard ($10 individually): We were disappointed by how small the portion was. It tasted fine though. - X.L. Meat du Jour ($50): Good portion. Definitely couldn't have eaten this by myself. Glad we split! Dealer's Choice was fun to get to know the restaurant, but next time, we'll just choose what we want. Especially for dessert. Because they change up the menu so often and feature uniquely different cuisines, and because it's so reasonably priced, we'll be back! Great service too! read more

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I was really looking forward to trying Little Bear after hearing so many glowing reviews from friends, but unfortunately, it just didn't live up to the hype for me. I don't know if it was the seasonal menu at the time or just an off night, but I left feeling underwhelmed and not fully satisfied. The presentation and atmosphere were lovely, and I can tell the ingredients are high quality--but the flavors just didn't land the way I expected. For a place with such a strong reputation, I was hoping for something more memorable. I'm open to giving it another shot down the line, but based on this experience, it wouldn't be at the top of my list. read more

The ambiance was excellent and the food came out very quickly. Our server was not friendly or helpful. We ordered the four course meal and drink pack and spent well over $200 before tip for two people and left hungry. The food was tiny and the pours were small. After dinner we went across the street to the German brewery and had the best beer and Bavarian pretzel of my life. We will not return. read more

Let me start off by saying congratulations on the star! The dining experience at Little Bear is unique. In regard to the menu, it's very different and filled with character. If you're a picky eater this definitely isn't the restaurant for you. In my honest opinion the food was 3 stars for me, but the service made me go with 4 stars. In all the meals there was a lot going on, a little bit chaotic. I'll honestly probably come back just to try a few more dishes and give them another try. But it's not going to be a rush. You're welcome! read more

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Was recommended Little Bear by an acquaintance and that rec did not disappoint. We did the prix fixe and the XL Meat. Everything was delicious, especially the hot and sour matzo ball soup and the pork belly. The staff was friendly and efficient. read more

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First time trying Little Bear. The crowd and atmosphere was confusing. When we got there an early set of tables were leaving and by the time we sat we were one of three people dining and it stayed like that through the night. The service was good but also a little uncomfy? It's a small restaurant so that probably comes with the territory. We ordered three of the smaller Plates and the xl meat. I wish someone had told me the flavors were going to be Asian inspired. Very Chinese flavors but it was overwhelming at times and while the dishes were super creative, I felt some of the dishes kind of punched me in the face at times and not in a good way. My partner loved the meal however! So it depends on your style. I do appreciate the farm to table approach and fresh greens. read more

Little Bear is a fun place with adventurous menu. The fixed price menu was delicious but lacked coordination with those who ordered a standard menu. Get a dessert, since they were great. Service was exemplary and caring. A chicken dish was overly charred, but they did not charge for it. I loved the lamb dish I got. Portions on the small side for the cost. read more

I have been wanting to eat at Little Bear since it opened!! There are time when I could not get a reservation....but we somehow snagged one on a Sunday evening. I used to go to Jared Stieber's pop up in Candler Park before Little Bear opened, and the food was pretty good there. I have to say that we were honestly not really impressed. My boyfriend humored me by taking me, because after reviewing the menu I did not think he would want to eat there. Basically a bunch of the menu items are so fru-fru, that they are not even really enjoyable. The team obviously puts a tremendous amount of effort into every sauce and dish, but I did not leave thinking that it was an amazing meal. Many of the dishes are just kind of overdone (not overcooked, just overly complex with too many things going on....) and the restaurant was FREEZING. I know it was really cold outside, but my boyfriend sat the whole dinner with his winter coat on and my legs were freezing (in pants). I'm sure the staff is warm from cooking and running around, but we were freezing. All in all, it was an expensive dinner and while very creative, not really so amazing and I wouldn't rush back. We ordered about 6 different plates, including the egg drop soup, the roasted root veggies, the latke, 3 cup chicken, the chicken liver pate and the blondie for dessert. The egg drop soup should really be called some kind of soup with egg in it, because you are thinking that you might get an egg drop soup and it's really not....and while the soup was warm, my boyfriend thought it should be hot. The roasted root vegetables was a pretty small portion for the price. They really could throw some extra sweet potatoes on there and we just weren't blown away. The latke was great and I let my boyfriend enjoy most of it, since he is pescetarian and wasn't going to eat the chicken dishes. The chicken liver and crepes was delicious, with a generous portion of chicken pate....I had about a third of the jar left over so ordered more of the mini crepes to enjoy the rest of it. 3 cup chicken was pretty good, except for the fried parts around the edges were so crispy and I wasn't sure if there were bones or not, so I was eating very delicately so as not to break a tooth on a possible bone. read more

Been multiple times and it's wonderfully one of the most unique dining experience in Atlanta. Truly amazing and cozy.

Made a reservation to Little Bear for an anniversary. We picked out this place because it was bib gourmand. We parked in the neighborhood behind the restaurant for free. The restaurant inside was small and cozy. We were seated promptly when we arrived. They gave us complimentary wine for our occasion which was very sweet! We ordered the prix fixe menu which was $50 each. The items on the menu were mostly salads and one main protein dish (chicken) which felt a little underwhelming. I'd advise to look at the menu prior to ordering the prix fixe. We started with the sour cabbage soup with a raw egg yolk, then had the lettuce salad and orange chicken. For dessert, we each had a small creamsicle custard. Each dish individually was good but overall we were not very satisfied or full. Despite that, it was an interesting experience taste-wise but my only complaint was that the time it took between each dish was very long. We were mostly waiting with empty plates on our table. Luckily, we each ordered a cocktail which we babied through dinner. Pecan Manhattan - 4/5 solid pick, good twist on the old fashion Pacific Cooler - 4/5 sweet and refreshing drink, good pick for people who don't like alcohol read more

Little Bear - orange chicken - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Absolutely love this place. Really friendly staff and quaint atmosphere. Menu isn't huge but we like to go with a group of 4 so we can order almost every.item. Nice little bar and wine menu. Desserts are great too. read more

Our experience was delightful and a nice to see this economic resurgence in this area. The ambiance was casual and cozy. I'd highly recommend reservations in advance, due to availability. Our server knew the menu well and also was a great guide for culinary ordering. The food was great - plenty of vegan options and plant based protein. I'm not a fan of organ meat - so we played it safe with the delicious chicken. I'd have one recommendation- to incorporate some seafood on the menu. Perhaps that happens when the menu changes - so stayed tuned ! I think I'd recommend taking a Lyft to not have to fuss with parking. read more

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9.5/10 Overall very creative and well balanced food. Asian inspired but very distinct and they specifically balanced sour well in their dishes. Honestly best restaurant I've been to in several years (basically since Mabel grey in Detroit). Nice to get in and experience this up and coming chef. - egg drop soup -4/5. This was the only miss of the night. Was an umami bomb but flavors a little overcomplicatwd and obscured primary ingredients. Was unique but was the reason not 10/10 - roasted veggies 5/5 - perfectly cooked and nice flavor without being too spicy from seasoning with good texture balance with different toppings - cauliflower latkas 5/5- again create with flavors paying homage to traditional latkas while elevating with subtle and sauce - pork tenderloin - 5/5 top dish of the past few year - star of the show, well cooked with nice balance of mustard flavors, creaminess, acidity, salt. Just a phenomenal dish overall and highly recommend - blondie 4/5 - nice way to round out meal. Nothing too crazy about it though read more

There were 10 tapas selections and several desserts. We chose 7 savory and 2 desserts for three women. Honestly, the food was just OK. While the prep was tedious, the food cost was low. Small portions of liver and sausage with little punch and LOTS of salt. The cauliflower was the best dish, as was the, "pretentious flower" dessert. Everything else tasted like leftovers sprinkled with herbs. We left several dishes unfinished. It was pretty slow for a Friday night. So there may be more of us who don't care about returning despite the Michelin star. read more

If I could rate Little Bear more than 5 stars, I would. I've done a lot of dining around the US this year in many major food cities and I've eaten at several Michelin stared and James Beard(ed) establishments... Little Bear was HANDS DOWN, my favorite meal of 2022 (ate here April 3rd 2022). The amount of passion, joy, and care put into this food is palpable. I ended up ordering everything on this menu and I did not regret it. The portion sizes were perfect for exploration and ordering a whole menu is always my ideal situation. The fact it was achievable here was already a big win for me. Let me tell you something... let me tell you something... the atmosphere in this restaurant is absolute fire. The staff were so much fun and at one point almost everyone in the restaurant (staff and patrons) were singing a song that was playing (I think it was 'we were meant to live' by Switchfoot). This tiny, intimate, chill spot is so good that I may plan a quick trip to ATL in 2023 just to try it again. read more

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I dined at Little Bear while visiting Atlanta in November 2023 and have been desperately wanting to go back since. I noted an allergy when I made the reservation, and the staff was kind enough to prepare an annotated menu before we arrived. The vibe is super cool, and the chef/owner is very talented. The restaurant is named after their beloved dog, Fernando, and the tables have his sweet, little head carved into the corner. Maybe I'm biased, having grown up with two wonderful Great Pyrenees, but I would absolutely recommend Little Bear and hope to meet its namesake during my next visit. PS. If it's on the menu, get the chicken liver pate! It's delicious, and the presentation is "picture worthy." Unfortunately, it was so good, we forgot to snap one. read more

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