Little Bear

Folks who work here are all really nice. The food is solid. The beers are great.

Food was ok and a bit pricey for what you get. I had the BBQ Pulled pork with the truffle fries, presentation wise, looked delicious, taste wise it was good, but it could be better especially for pulled pork. Our waitress was great and attentive, and the place was very relaxed and chill. I know I want to come back to try their brunch.

The Diet Coke! Seriously the best fountain Diet Coke I’ve had.
But on to the important stuff — FOOD:
Had the mac and cheese appetizer, which was good and cheesy. Nothing mind blowing but good– I would say typical of any Mac and cheese that isn’t from Kraft.
I had the main burger (forgot the name) and with the truffle fries it was delicious.
Service was good for lunch hour. On point with refills and such with an honest opinion on the menu items which I appreciate.
The only reason it’s not a 5 star review: it’s really expensive. Yes I know, it’s downtown and trendy and blah blah but for 3 people to eat withOUT alcohol it was $ 90 with tip. That’s a baller lunch if you ask me.
So if you are rich and like Mac and Cheese and good burgers — this place is for you.

I ordered the Egg Breakfast Sandwich and it was so good with crispy bacon, fried eggs and Gruyère cheese on grilled sourdough! The bloody marys are spicy!!!

Unbelieveable. I wanted to introduce my out of town guests to this place. Service has always been spotty but the food usually justified the visit. Our group arrived at 2:50 where we were met by a staff member who apologized and explained brunch ends at 3:00. The kitchen reopens for dinner at 4:00. He said we were welcome to hang out and have a drink til then. We understood and killed time at a near by wine bar.
When we returned at 4:00 and after we were seated our waitress told us the kitchen would remain closed for another 30 – 60 minutes because they had a «food photoshoot!»
WTF! Why were not advised of this before hand? I am certain the little bear was aware of the food shoot. Why didnt they share this with their patrons beforehand. What a joke.

This is a cool little restaurant bar with a good selection of craft beer. If you’re into Belgian beer, try the St. Feuillen blond. I tried their food a long time ago and it was pretty good. The staff is also friendly. It’s not a loud bar which is good if you just want to have a drink and socialize. This is a place I like to go to for a drink and relaxation.

Review in #Haiku:
Solid little bar
Industrial part of town
Good prices, good apps =D

I must say… this venue as well as others in this area are the thing to do in the outskirts of DTLA. The feel is different, out of state different which is a good thing. Great drinks, people and venue. Try it!

Others have said that they had bad service, but we honestly had amazing service. Unfortunately I drank a bit too much and forgot our waitress’ name, but she was super helpful and friendly.
The food here was pretty solid too. The short rib poutine is an excellent plate to share with friends, there was a great ratio of meat to fries to sauce, once you grab a bite I’m pretty sure you’ll be tempted to hide it from the rest of your friends.
I ordered the Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and as heavy as I thought it was going to be, it had a great combination of flavors. The bread well balanced the gooey meaty insides and made me devour the sandwich so fast that my friends couldn’t even get a chance to steal a bite.
They have a solid beer menu, our waitress was really good at suggesting things based on what we ordered/​normally like.

Little bear is a quaint bar on the corner of a street in the arts district. Amazing food and service, plus a great selection of beers on tap. The eggs Benedict are to die for and the smoked salmon scramble goes perfect with a pour of a Belgian strong ale. Highly recommend a visit.

The food was mediocre, the service was great. I had the Farro (Vegan) burger. The patty kept falling apart with each bite and the fries were overcooked and a bit hard for my taste. Our server Pat was super sweet and attentive. I had a bite of my friend’s fish and chips and they were pretty good. The side salad and fries portions for all the entrees were super generous.

I had a pleasant experience at this restaurant — I really appreciated the décor throughout… From the adorable name, to the red door, to the romantic candle lighting. The customer service was great, our waitress was quick, attentive and friendly!
I ordered the Little Bear burger with truffle fries (I was spoiling myself!) and it was soo good. In fact, the fries might have been too good — I might have been better off with a salad. If you’re into buttery, deep fried fries, definitely order that.
The tuna burger, on the other hand, was just a tuna sandwich in disguise… I think we were expecting a tuna patty, but it was like they opened a can of tuna and shaped it like a patty — so, of course, it looks good until you pick it up and it falls apart on you. Also, I think they should give you a warning about the squid ink bun it comes in… When you’re not expecting it, a black buns (lol) are quite the surprise.
Their beers seemed interesting and yummy, so I was a little disappointed in not trying them, but I know that if I return here, I’d plan to check out their bar!
All in all, good experience… But a little too pricey for what it was.

I really liked this place. Honestly, I knew nothing about this place but decided to go here because my dog’s name is also Little Bear. I had a friend visiting from NY, and was staying in Monterey Park, so driving here wasn’t that bad at all! We came at an off time for lunch, around 2 on a sunday, and sat ourselves at a big table in the corner, just the two of us. It was nice and spacious, and we liked the atmosphere.
I had the Little Bear burger (of course) and it was amazing. I ordered medium, and it came out not as pink as I was expecting, but it was sooo juicy and flavorful. Loved the mushrooms too. I am the biggest burger snob, but this burger is now on the top of 5 of my life. Unfortunately, I had cut it in half so my friend and I could swap. Fortunately, she had ordered the short rib grilled cheese, and that was pretty darn good too. There was a generous amount of tender short rib. Was not disappointed in the food. I also enjoyed whatever the sour beer was on the menu, and my friend, the sparking wine. We had a great time! Service was excellent as well. Definitely want to come back and try the brunch menu (or maybe get the burger again).

I like their Red Door! But I wasn’t sure what Little Bear is all about. We decided to stop by here for a quick brunch before heading to the Green Bar Distillery which is 4 minutes away.
Only brunch menu available and not their regular dishes. No biggie! As long as we had our beers with the fancy Euro names and our food, we good.

We stopped by for a drink after dinner
It was a very chill bar, will stop by again soon.

This is a cool place with a menu loaded with bar food options. The prices are reasonable and there are televisions so you can catch the game.
We started with the Short Rib Poutine. The Belgian fries come topped with ale braised angus beef, mozzarella, L.B. gravy and parsley. That is a great list of ingredients. The flavors combined are ok. It is hearty, filling food. I would have liked a little more distinct flavor, but it was solid.
Next we tried the short rib grilled cheese. It comes filled with ale braised angus, smoked mozzarella, wild arugula and crispy onion. It was certainly filling and had good flavors. The onion gave it more texture too.

This place is too cute! Located in the oh-​so-​chic LA art district this pub fits right in. It’s craft cocktails were great and definitely gave my boyfriend and me a good buzz before going to a concert.
The decorations were fairly plain but had so much charm my man and I were amazed how they could make something as common as rope to create a fabulous ceiling piece of art.
The bartender was awesome. I can’t remember her name but she said she was from New York and she was extra helpful. If it wasn’t for her I definitely wouldn’t have given a full 5 stars.
Overall I’d recommend this place based off of the service and drinks.

Went out of my way to walk here… and it ended up being closed for whatever reason, no sign on the door (which was already hard to find) no one inside, nothing :|.
Why!?!

A Belgian Beer Café located in DTLA Arts District. Huge selection of Belgian Beer and a menu of familiar comfort food with a Belgian twist. Came here with a big group to celebrate my best friend’s 30^th bday. I loved the industrial décor with the wooden tables, exposed beams, ductwork and hanging ropes. It’s not very big, so make a reservation to guarantee table.
They only have 1 burger in their menu and it’s amazing!
Their not so little «LITTLE BEAR BURGER» $ 15 is a must try. Freshly ground Angus patty with sauteed wild mushrooms, blue cheese, a lil bit of arugula, super crispy breaded and fried onions and some kind of sweet and tart sauce. I asked our server and she said it has cherry gastrique and white truffle oil. The meat is so moist. The combination of flavors and texture are so complex. I told myself I was only gonna eat half and save the other half for El Hubby, but I couldn’t stop myself after one bite. It’s absolutely delicious!
I also tried their PORK BELLY SLIDERS for appetizer. Thick pork belly fat doused in some kind of sweet sauce. It’s like pork candy. My friends had their FISH and CHIPS, FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS and SHORT RIB SANDWICH and their beer (I don’t remember the names) they all really liked them.
Service was great! They really took care of our group and gave my friend a complimentary ice cream for her birthday!
Highly recommend this place if you’re in the area.

I’m so happy that my office is now in the Arts District and I am so close to some reallly great coffee shops and eateries. Little Bear is definitely one of them. Although their prices seem a little high for me, I am still a fan. I definitely can’t eat here for lunch everyday because it ranges from $ 17-​$ 25 a head after tax and tip.
They recently just got a new chef so some of their original menu items have changed. I tried the Tuna Burger with Squid Ink Buns & a side of mixed greens ($ 17). The burger came on BLACK BUNS that were perfectly soft and squishy. I couldn’t really taste the squid ink, but it was a great bun regardless. The tuna patty was a little on the dry side for me. I wish I could have opted for medium rare, but that was not offered. Aside from the tuna being dry, the flavors of the burger married so perfectly together– WASABI AOLI (ask for some extra on the side) + some sort of sweet soy glaze + sake mirin glazed hijiki + toasted sesame. It was such a unique burger. The hijiki was my favorite part of the burger!
They also have REALLY SOLID tomato soup + grilled cheese. Such a simple dish but full of hearty and familial flavors.

Chauvinisme de rigueur… Nous étions là uniquement pour voir le match USA-​Belgique dans une ambiance Belge. Une petite recherché sur internet nous a dirigé vers ce resto dont le site nous a bien plu.
Arrivés sur place, équipés de tout l’attirail du Parfait Petit Fan des Diables Rouges, l’endroit n’est pas mal (style bâtiment industriel rénové) mais nous devons vite déchanter… Oui, il y a des bières belges au comptoir et à la carte, mais l’espace n’a rien à voir avec un estaminet ou même un bar branchouille de notre capitale. Au menu, à part les frites, traduites dans le menu par «Belgian Fries», rien n’évoque notre plat pays. Mais bon, nous né boudons pas notre plaisir, d’autres compatriotes vont certainement arriver…
Les minutes passent, les burgers arrivent (si au moins, il y avait eu un burger au chicon, ça aurait été cool… Mais non, on a opté pour le «classic»), mais il nous en manqué 1 sur les 3 commandés…
Les fans are arriving, all americans … On se sent de moins en moins comfortable dans nos T-​Shirts officiels des Diables. Les regards en coin et les sourires suffisants nous assaillent.
Enfin, qques maillots rouges se pointent… On doit être 8 sur environ 150 personnes. Le match commence. Ambiance, ambiance, on s’amuse comme des fous. Imaginez: 8 personnes qui scandent «Belgium — Belgium» face à 150 fans hurlant «USA — USA». Vous savez quoi? J’y ai perdu un peu de ma voix, mais surtout, grâce à la prestation des 2 équipes, tout le monde à passer un super moment !!!
Fin de match, les mines déçues nous font face, mais un fair-​play ambiant rend l’atmosphère détendue. Nous recevons des félicitations et des poignées de mains. C’est cool.
Voilà, nous rejoignons notre voiture avec des étoiles diaboliques dans la têtes. Vivement Belgique — Argentine !!!
Ah oui, les burgers n’étaient pas si mauvais… Et heureusement qu’on a gagné, sinon, je n’aurai pas mis plus de 1 étoile… Mauvais perdant? Moi? Naaaaaaaaaannn :-)