Little Bear

4.6 ( 415 reviews )
$50–100
71 Georgia Ave SE Unit A, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States
+1 404-500-5396
Little Bear, nestled in the vibrant Summer Hill neighborhood of Atlanta, has quickly emerged as a dining gem, captivating food lovers with its inventive menu and exceptional service. The restaurant offers an impressive array of small plates and a daily-changing prix fixe dinner. Each dish is a celebration of seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farms, ensuring freshness and creativity. Patrons rave about the silky chicken liver mousse and inventive spreads, which offer a delightful taste of gourmet comfort. Customers like Elizabeth Lopez have experienced a memorable four-course journey, noting highlights such as exquisite soups and perfectly cooked trout. The atmosphere resonates with camaraderie among staff, reflecting genuine passion in their craft. For vegetarian diners, Little Bear shines too—Andrew Shouts lauds their flexible small plate options that cater beautifully to plant-based preferences. The ambiance is described as chill and inviting, perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings. With accolades such as a Bib Gourmand from Michelin, Little Bear is undeniably leaving its mark on the Atlanta culinary scene. As Crispin Del Nero pointed out, the restaurant’s creative dishes and impeccable service make it a stand-out choice. Little Bear not only defines a great dining experience but also elevates it, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
    • Usually has a wait
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Little Bear

Elizabeth Lopez
May 30,2025
Went to Little Bear last night for dinner and had an amazing experience. Tried the fixed menu and each course was spectacular. The stand out dishes included the soup and trout. We sat in front of the kitchen and it was clear that the chefs truly love their jobs. The staff spoke to each other with such respect it was refreshing to see.Highly recommend giving little bear a try, all the award and accolades are well deserved! Restaurants should take notes... Little Bear defines a great dining experience!!!
Andrew Shouts
May 25,2025
My girlfriend and I went here on a date and it was so delicious. The vibes are great, staff is super chill, and the restaurant is vegetarian friendly. We got five small plates (three of which had no meat, while the other two we were able to substitute the meat for a veg option) and a dessert with three cocktails all for 140ish. Was such a great experience, especially with each plate being brought out one at a time. We’d finish one plate and the next would already be coming out! Definitely recommend to all young, vegetarian couples. Fav: Lettuce, Sweet Potato, Romanesco
Crispin Del Nero
Apr 20,2025
Little Bear is one of the top restaurants in Atlanta. Located in the heart of Summer Hill, a reinvigorated neighborhood just south of Grant Park, they have excellent service and fabulously inventive plates. The menu options include several small plates, a prix fixe menu and one meat option. We've been there twice with groups of 3 to 4. Every time we shared the dishes. This trip we had almost all the small plates and the meat offering which was like a slow cooked brisket. If you've ever had Flemish stew it was similar but with an outer crunchy texture. I can't emphasize more how interesting and creative the offerings are. It is a small space so if you want a table reservations are required. There are about 10 bar seats. If you want those, you can just drop in. I recommend on the later side for better chances. Other outstanding things include the service which was timed perfectly. Not an easy thing when there are so many dishes. To top it all off, it's reasonably affordable. We had 3 drinks a piece and all the food for 100 a person. Absolutely fabulous and I hope they keep it up!
Christina Wall
Mar 24,2025
One of the best restaurants in Atlanta I've been to in 28 years. So grateful for Michelin adding them to the list, otherwise, I would have never had the pleasure of dining there. Group of four of us went, so we literally ordered one of each item on the menu. Worth it! Each item was better than the next. Faves: chicken liver (who knew?) and the custard dessert
Ankit Sanghi
Feb 27,2025
Absolutely incredible food. I did the 4 course fixed menu and I was just blown away. The flavours were unique and interesting, the service was immaculate, and the cocktails were amazing. This is easily some of the best food in Atlanta. They’ve already received a Bib Gourmand from Michelin but I think they deserve a star. Everything about Little Bear is phenomenal. It’s a must visit for me in Atlanta.
Mark Wall
Feb 20,2025
A warm surprise in every bite. I'll clarify, we ordered "EVERYTHING", yes, the entire menu. Our party of 4 took down all of the menu and have one complaint: we didn't wear stretchy pants. The cauliflower was amazing, pork but was overwhelming flavored, even the pumpkin vegan soup was super tasty. It seems unlikely in a strange location but this was the most amazing experience in a long, long time. MICHELIN MENTIONED, well deserved.
Ben Park
Feb 16,2025
This cuisine was one of the restaurants recommended by the Michelin guide in Atlanta. I had high expectations after seeing the glamorous reviews, and I’d say it lived up to expectations. To be clear, the food was fantastic, but the drinks were dull and unenthusiastic. To start with, the overall presentation was well executed. Restaurant staff all dressed up in a matching theme which aligned with the atmosphere. Servers were courteous and well versed in the menu they offered. The egg drop soup was a pleasant surprise. It contained various ingredients which one would normally consider distinctive. However, it was balanced so well that it didn’t feel like the sourness or the broth overwhelmed one another. Beef tartare may have been a bit overly complicated for me as I found the textures didn’t match and the spice overwhelmed the overall dish. Nonetheless, the pork loin topped off the experience for me. The pork was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was delicately unique. It mixed incredibly well. I’d love to visit again the next time I am in Atlanta.
Alexa Owen
Feb 14,2025
Loved sitting at the bar & getting to watch the food being prepared, although, we could feel negative energy from some of the cooks. It kind of felt like they hated their job.. which was concerning! I sure hope they’re treated fairly, & it was only a bad day. I should add that the servers were incredibly nice & there was zero negativity towards us by anyone. The food is really exciting & delicious, I love what they’re doing here!

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