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Lunch with an old friend, our annual birthday luncheon. A standard American fare restaurant. I had the chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes and steams vegetables. Food was delivered in reasonable time. The atmosphere sound was on the loud side, a bit tough to carry a conversation without shouting. I can definitely hear diners chatting up a storm but barely hear my lunch partner with asking a few times to repeat himself. My chicken Marsala could use more gravy and mushroom. The dish came with two chicken fillets and the few mushroom didn't cover the top fillet and gravy didn't provide much coverage for the chicken or potatoes. The fillet was nicely cooked, not overcooked. Although I had finished my meal, it did filled me but it wasn't satisfying. The service was attentive, there was a single waiter who manned all the tables, my water glass was always filled.
The Little Pear should have a 5-star Yelp rating. This place is amazing! Friendly and quick service. Cute little place. The food is so good. The sourdough bread and butter starter is amazing. French Dip sandwich is incredible. They have the best fries. THE LITTLE PEAR!!!!!!!!
Nice little spot we found for lunch during the week. We were a party of 7, with a toddler, and we're seated right away. To start i got the french onion soup, which was very good and flavorful. For lunch I got the nashville hot chicken and the tomato soup as my side. The hot chicken sandwich was fire and came with a nice coleslaw. The tomato soup wasn't great, just tasted like tomato puree and paste. My son got the chicken fingers and fries which came out fast and were good. The service was great and very friendly. Everyone else we were with seemed to enjoy their food as well. Definitely recommend for a nice quick lunch.
Bumping things up. Consistently rock solid food. Reuben was seriously delicious served on marbled rye. Stroganoff lovers ask for a side of sour cream as recommended by our server. Perfect topping. Check them out
We stopped in here on a whim during a lunchtime walk, reminiscing a little since we used to come to the Counter a few times at this location. All the food was fine and the service was fine. Nothing really blew our minds. The bacon in my BLT was a little less cooked (more on the rubbery side) than is my personal preference. The sweet potato fries were very good, especially considering how hard it is to make those crispy. My partner and I joked that they must have kept on the same fry cook from The Counter. The lamb shank was a little salty but the portion size was generous and the meat fell off the bone.
5/5 I am a big fan of the Peasant and the Pear in Danville so when I found The Little Pear I had to give it a try! I like how the menu is different from the Danville location with many new items to try! We started off with the fondue, served with bread and pears, which was very tasty and decadent! I couldn't get enough! I ordered the chicken Parmesan for dinner that was two big pieces of chicken served with a big portion of pasta & broccoli! It was definitely enough for 2 meals as I took home about half for lunch tomorrow. The chicken was spiced perfectly and fried to a golden brown perfection, topped with marinara and mozzarella! I was very pleased with the overall experience and will definitely be back! Can't wait to try the other restaurants as well!
Really enjoyed a nice outside dinner with the family here last Friday. Service was nice and the food was all pretty good. The only reason I took off 1 star was due to the to go order. After splitting a bacon cheeseburger with my husband I decided to take my pot roast to go. It was good, cooked really well, but lacked seasoning. I think it may have been better had I eaten it in the restaurant. I'll definitely be back.
I was craving French Onion soup on a cold and rainy night, so my son and I decided to head to The Little Pear based on reviews. One pleasant surprise was that we came during happy hour. The unfortunate thing is I didn't enjoy much about the meal. The Cesar salad dressing was EXTREMELY fishy. I understand there is anchovies in the dressing - but this was like a seafood dressing. To me at least. I took two bites and pushed it away. I am grateful, however, that the server did remove it from my tab. The burger and fries my middle-school-aged son devoured. It was a decent, basic cheeseburger. The truffle fries with the lemon aioli - this was THE BEST thing we ordered. That aioli ... WWWWOOOOWWW so good!! I did order a glass of Cab and they were definitely generous with their pour. In all, I'd likely come back for happy hour for their fries and a glass of wine, but that's about it.
Ok, the biggest challenge for this restaurant is location - it's sort of in the "office building" area of Walnut Creek. Do NOT let that stop you. Travel, park, bike, walk to this incredible place. Let's start with cocktails - I had the Blood Orange Tini, my friend had the Prickly Pear Margarita and they were both delicious. We tasted each other's drinks and agree while both were great, we picked the right one for each of us. We also tried the bourbon slushy which was good - in small quantities. We then moved on to the Pear Quesadilla - OMG. The pear chutney makes the dish! If I'm splitting hairs, maybe a little more pear, thinly sliced so there is better pear distribution but it was wonderful and the chutney makes the dish. Okay on to the dishes. I went Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich and it was everything I hoped it would be....probably top 5 sandwich of all time. You could smell the smoke before you bit into it but they also didn't oversmoke it which can ruin a dish. My friend went with French Dip which is really more of a steak sandwich vs. a traditional French Dip but that doesn't mean it wasn't fantastic because...well....it was. Tricya (sp?) was our bartender and server and the service was 5 star. She can do mixology and provide great insights on the menu. Speaking of the menu, I look at the menu and there is literally, everything that I'd like to try. The location is sort of off the beaten path but this place is SO worth going to, you will not be disappointed.
We ordered the patty melt and the New York style Reuben. The patty melt was ok, however, I ordered it medium but it was cooked well done. The Parmesan crust was gimmicky and didn't add much in flavor and it made it a bit more messier to pick up and bite into it. My spouse ordered the Reuben which wasn't good at all. The slices of corned beef was way too thick. When we bit into we couldn't finish the bite without pulling out big chunks of corned beef. Definitely needs to be sliced a lot thinner to be enjoyable.
Just had one of the yummiest polenta ever. The fried broccoli was also good. The servers were attentive and nice even though there was only two of them. I hope they keep the polenta on the menu, as that'll be the main reason to come back continually.
I really enjoy this restaurant! It's a great place to meet up with a friend or have a family dinner. The frozen margarita and bourbon drink are both tasty. A family favorite is the pear quesadilla. The lamb shank is delicious and have also enjoyed the chicken Parmesan and beef bourguignon. The staff here is friendly. The only downside is sometimes it can get loud
Traveling through town stopped here for dinner and was impressed. Had the cheesy bread, French onion soup, and peartini. The flavors were top notch and service was excellent. Very cute spot to try!
The Little Pear doesn't take reservations but I have no trouble getting a table here. The manager is very friendly and helpful. We really loved the loaded sourdough bread, lamb shank and steak and frites. The bread is stuffed with gooey cheese and chives and it was perfect for sharing. My lamb shank was tender and juicy and the portion was generous. My son got the steak and it was a big cut too with great fries and arugula salad. Overall, it was a nice dining experience and we had a nice birthday celebration here! read more
This place is an awesome bistro with a full bar! I saw they had fondue and was so glad we ordered it. The melty cheese was so gooey and rich, it made our eyes roll back when we tried it. The Brie and pear quesadilla was also tasty. I got their rodzilla burger since I was craving more protein and that was a typical bacon cheeseburger. Still good to me, but nothing special. Overall, service was good, food was good, and place is nice. 5/5 read more
Lunch with an old friend, our annual birthday luncheon. A standard American fare restaurant. I had the chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes and steams vegetables. Food was delivered in reasonable time. The atmosphere sound was on the loud side, a bit tough to carry a conversation without shouting. I can definitely hear diners chatting up a storm but barely hear my lunch partner with asking a few times to repeat himself. My chicken Marsala could use more gravy and mushroom. The dish came with two chicken fillets and the few mushroom didn't cover the top fillet and gravy didn't provide much coverage for the chicken or potatoes. The fillet was nicely cooked, not overcooked. Although I had finished my meal, it did filled me but it wasn't satisfying. The service was attentive, there was a single waiter who manned all the tables, my water glass was always filled. read more
11 months ago
The Little Pear should have a 5-star Yelp rating. This place is amazing! Friendly and quick service. Cute little place. The food is so good. The sourdough bread and butter starter is amazing. French Dip sandwich is incredible. They have the best fries. THE LITTLE PEAR!!!!!!!! read more
Nice little spot we found for lunch during the week. We were a party of 7, with a toddler, and we're seated right away. To start i got the french onion soup, which was very good and flavorful. For lunch I got the nashville hot chicken and the tomato soup as my side. The hot chicken sandwich was fire and came with a nice coleslaw. The tomato soup wasn't great, just tasted like tomato puree and paste. My son got the chicken fingers and fries which came out fast and were good. The service was great and very friendly. Everyone else we were with seemed to enjoy their food as well. Definitely recommend for a nice quick lunch. read more
1 year ago
We stopped in here on a whim during a lunchtime walk, reminiscing a little since we used to come to the Counter a few times at this location. All the food was fine and the service was fine. Nothing really blew our minds. The bacon in my BLT was a little less cooked (more on the rubbery side) than is my personal preference. The sweet potato fries were very good, especially considering how hard it is to make those crispy. My partner and I joked that they must have kept on the same fry cook from The Counter. The lamb shank was a little salty but the portion size was generous and the meat fell off the bone. read more
5/5 I am a big fan of the Peasant and the Pear in Danville so when I found The Little Pear I had to give it a try! I like how the menu is different from the Danville location with many new items to try! We started off with the fondue, served with bread and pears, which was very tasty and decadent! I couldn't get enough! I ordered the chicken Parmesan for dinner that was two big pieces of chicken served with a big portion of pasta & broccoli! It was definitely enough for 2 meals as I took home about half for lunch tomorrow. The chicken was spiced perfectly and fried to a golden brown perfection, topped with marinara and mozzarella! I was very pleased with the overall experience and will definitely be back! Can't wait to try the other restaurants as well! read more
Really enjoyed a nice outside dinner with the family here last Friday. Service was nice and the food was all pretty good. The only reason I took off 1 star was due to the to go order. After splitting a bacon cheeseburger with my husband I decided to take my pot roast to go. It was good, cooked really well, but lacked seasoning. I think it may have been better had I eaten it in the restaurant. I'll definitely be back. read more
I was craving French Onion soup on a cold and rainy night, so my son and I decided to head to The Little Pear based on reviews. One pleasant surprise was that we came during happy hour. The unfortunate thing is I didn't enjoy much about the meal. The Cesar salad dressing was EXTREMELY fishy. I understand there is anchovies in the dressing - but this was like a seafood dressing. To me at least. I took two bites and pushed it away. I am grateful, however, that the server did remove it from my tab. The burger and fries my middle-school-aged son devoured. It was a decent, basic cheeseburger. The truffle fries with the lemon aioli - this was THE BEST thing we ordered. That aioli ... WWWWOOOOWWW so good!! I did order a glass of Cab and they were definitely generous with their pour. In all, I'd likely come back for happy hour for their fries and a glass of wine, but that's about it. read more
10 months ago
Ok, the biggest challenge for this restaurant is location - it's sort of in the "office building" area of Walnut Creek. Do NOT let that stop you. Travel, park, bike, walk to this incredible place. Let's start with cocktails - I had the Blood Orange Tini, my friend had the Prickly Pear Margarita and they were both delicious. We tasted each other's drinks and agree while both were great, we picked the right one for each of us. We also tried the bourbon slushy which was good - in small quantities. We then moved on to the Pear Quesadilla - OMG. The pear chutney makes the dish! If I'm splitting hairs, maybe a little more pear, thinly sliced so there is better pear distribution but it was wonderful and the chutney makes the dish. Okay on to the dishes. I went Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich and it was everything I hoped it would be....probably top 5 sandwich of all time. You could smell the smoke before you bit into it but they also didn't oversmoke it which can ruin a dish. My friend went with French Dip which is really more of a steak sandwich vs. a traditional French Dip but that doesn't mean it wasn't fantastic because...well....it was. Tricya (sp?) was our bartender and server and the service was 5 star. She can do mixology and provide great insights on the menu. Speaking of the menu, I look at the menu and there is literally, everything that I'd like to try. The location is sort of off the beaten path but this place is SO worth going to, you will not be disappointed. read more
11 months ago
We ordered the patty melt and the New York style Reuben. The patty melt was ok, however, I ordered it medium but it was cooked well done. The Parmesan crust was gimmicky and didn't add much in flavor and it made it a bit more messier to pick up and bite into it. My spouse ordered the Reuben which wasn't good at all. The slices of corned beef was way too thick. When we bit into we couldn't finish the bite without pulling out big chunks of corned beef. Definitely needs to be sliced a lot thinner to be enjoyable. read more
1 year ago
Just had one of the yummiest polenta ever. The fried broccoli was also good. The servers were attentive and nice even though there was only two of them. I hope they keep the polenta on the menu, as that'll be the main reason to come back continually. read more
I really enjoy this restaurant! It's a great place to meet up with a friend or have a family dinner. The frozen margarita and bourbon drink are both tasty. A family favorite is the pear quesadilla. The lamb shank is delicious and have also enjoyed the chicken Parmesan and beef bourguignon. The staff here is friendly. The only downside is sometimes it can get loud read more
1 year ago
10/10 highly recommend. We live in Napa and stopped by fremont bank, looking for something to eat the pictures on google pulled us in and we were not disappointed. From the service, ambiance to the FOOD! The beer battered broccoli Is a must for anyone. My spouse had the Nashville chicken which was perfect and I had the chicken salad sandwich which was to die for. We will definitely be back! read more
This restaurant is part of the Peasant and the Pear group of restaurants which i have always enjoyed. This location is on North Broadway in the former space of the Counter Burgers. They have not done much to the space but it did not need much as it's clean and modern. It's on the louder side inside and outside, it's right on N Broadway. It's fine that way not too loud. We were there for lunch on a weekday and were seated immediately. The servers were attentive. The food is very good. It's essentially american fare. Menu has just the right amount of options. It was high quality in appearance and flavors. I will for sure be back but there was not anything that stood out so much. It would be good for a business lunch. Prices are a bit more than i would seek for a solo lunch read more
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Service was a little slow, they seemed under staffed, but everybody was very friendly. Food was excellent, atmosphere was nice. They have indoor and outdoor dining. Had Saturday brunch and it didn't disappoint. I had the avocado toast and it was great. Husband had the Blackhawk hash and said it was fantastic. Kids grilled cheese was good size and the fries were perfectly crispy and tasty. They also brought little choc chip pound cake type mini muffins complementary after our meal and they were perfect. read more
Had a pretty decent lunch at The Little Pear. The newest opening of the Worth Group. While I fondly remember and greatly miss the Prickly Pear in Blackhawk, The Little Pear did not come up to scratch. Service was 5 stars. Waitress was super attentative, constantly refilling soda or water. Food however was the major disappointment. While all prettily plated and portions were a great size, the flavor was underwhelming. French onion soup lacked any flavor, was just colored broth. Didn't taste of onions or salt or wine or seasoning. Shockingly even the cheese had little flavor topped over bland bread. Wences in pleasant hill has a superb French onion soup over this one. Caesar salad comes in multiple sizes. If you are not sharing, get the small. The large at $12 is enough to feed multiple people. The Pear Flatbread had entirely too much blue cheese that you could taste nothing else even though you could see the abundance of pears on it. While we also had a few other dishes and appetizers, I didn't taste them so cannot review on taste but sight alone. Due to nobody finishing their meals, I would assume they also were not enjoyable. Might return someday to try again but in the meantime, will check out some of the other new places to eat in downtown walnut creek. read more
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Visited The Little Pear for happy hour. I liked that it starts at 2:30! We enjoyed the happy hour margaritas and happy hour $10 burger with fries. We upgraded the fries to garlic truffle for a small fee. The food was soooo good and just a great deal. The service was friendly and quick. The place is spacious and when we arrived at 4 we didn't have to wait. Will definitely return and recommend. read more
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The food was excellent! We ordered two starters and two entrees and I would definitely say I would come back to try additional menu items based on what we tried so far. The garlic truffle fries were cooked to perfection with two sauces provided. I thought the beef in the stroganoff was cooked very well too. My friend had the Julie Childs Beef Bourguignon and she said it was delicious! Drinks could have been better overall taste wise. My friend and I made it to happy hour with 5 minutes to spare and were told that only the bar was honoring happy hour pricing. We thought that was a bit weird and it would have been nice to have had at least one drink each honored with happy hour pricing as we were sat at a table. Just something that can be improved! Dishes were pricey, but I think for every once in awhile, this is a good restaurant to have a meal at. read more
3 years ago
Dinner at The Little Pear. A nice clean martini and the beer battered broccoli I'm OBSESSED with!! I could just have this and be happy... but we had more. The kids pretzel bites satisfied my kids! The Nashville chicken sandwich (hot!) was crunchy, and spicy, and cool with a huge pile of fries. The shrimp appetizer was 4 prawns in a garlic caper dipping sauce- I do wish the bread was on the side instead of under about kept some crunch when dipped. Julia Childs beef bourguignon was hearty dish- tender beef in a wine reduction sauce over mash potatoes. Lastly the star- the HUGE chicken parm. Two huge crispy breasts breaded, fried, and smothered in sauce and cheese. The pasta is fine but nothing compared to the perfectly cooked broccoli paired with it! Great family dinner! read more
I used to eat at the original location, in Danville, when I worked close by. We were happy to hear the Little Pear was reopening, closer to home. This was our first visit. Service was friendly and efficient. We had the fondue appetizer, two French dip sandwiches, one cheesecake and a chocolate chip cookie. For cocktails we had a dirty martini and the sangria. The fondue was good. I loved the pears dipped in the cheese. It was a bit salty. We both had the French dip, which is really a steak sandwich served with au jus. I would have ordered something else. I wanted a French dip and that was not what we got. It was decent, but not great. Hubby had the cheesecake with strawberry for dessert, I had the chocolate chip cookie. Neither of us would order these again. Drinks were good. We will come back, though we will try other dishes next time. read more
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Went for brunch recently, but I've also gone for lunch before. Highly highly recommend the pair quesadilla it is excellent! it was very slow when we went for brunch yesterday I think the location is a little tough because it's not in downtown with the rest of the restaurants, but there is free parking behind which is a rarity to find in Walnut Creek! The food is spectacular. The service is quick and kind I know sometimes when the restaurant is slow, the server can get distracted with tasks, but ours was sure to check in and make sure we had enough boxes to take everything we had left home! This is a great place for casual lunch or dinner! read more
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