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The Little Bear in Woodstock
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Woodstock, Ulster County, New York, US
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This is my favorite place to have a nice lunch or dinner in there glass solar room that over looks an beautiful bubbling brook. The atmosphere here is very relaxing. Everytime Im in the Woodstock are i stop and, eat here. They have many vegetarian options. The owner is a sweetheart. Ive eaten here many times and, always have left feeling happy.
Great atmosphere, excellent location/ view and very good food
Little Bear has amazing Chinese food and a beautiful view of of the stream. I recommend the peppered steak, so beautiful looking and the steak is so tender & the vegetables are so crisp.
This was a disappointment, I dont know if it should have only gotten 1 star. Here are my points, which are elaborated bellow:1. Is it closed?2. Awful seating3. Food was awful4. Service only barely ok5. No bill only a note1. So I arrived and the place looks closed but I go and grab the door. It is open, but no one greets you, and you enter a little messy room, before you get into the restaurant.2. Well the view is actually quite nice if they seated you so you could watch it. But instead of a nice view over the river, I was seared with a view to a garden that had not been kept for years it seemed, it was messy and rusty.3. The food... Well it was the first time in a long time I did not finish a meal because it tasted bad. I know I challenged the kitchen by ordering half a pineapple with duck. But what I got was way to sweat and the pineapple was stuffed with something you pull out of a freezer or a can.4. I wont say much here. They passed but barely.5. In the end when I asked for the check, I was only presented with a number, no real bill. It was a peace of paper with a number. I had no way of knowing or controlling if the number was right.Conclusion: my expectations were not met, not at all met. I had expected to find what I had heard the Cafe used to be. What I found was awful. I do not recommend it to anyone.
This unique cozy restaurant has always been my favorite in the Woodstock area. The comforting feel of the natural wood interior lends to a serene environment that provokes one to take the time to enjoy their consistantly Good Food. Not to mention the best Peking Duck anywhere
The food is a mixed bag. The duck is usually rather dry, and the desert selection is very limited, but everything else we ate was quite good.That said, if you make a reservation (and you should, its tiny) ask for a table by the windows overlooking the stream. We booked a group and got placed in a corner near where they stack extra supplies and it took any charm I used to feel about the place away entirely.Avoid anything that is listed as having mayonnaise (yeah they cover some of their dishes in it) its kinda disgusting. Even for someone that likes the stuff, they use like half a bottle and you need to dig through it to find your food.But if you get a window seat, get lucky with your menu choice, and arent looking for dessert, you have a chance of having an amazing night here. I did once a while back, but regret trying my luck twice.
Amazing, authentic food! We drove 30 minutes to get The Little Bear for takeout! The wonton soup was a huge hit for my 4 year old and my husband and I loved the cashew chicken! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!
Wow this place has gone down hill. Found a large green bottle fly in my chicken. Not in the sauce but rather in the chicken. The staff was very unapologetic. Manager avoided me to talk about it and I was charged full price for the food we sent back. My family didnt want to finish our food for obvious reasons. This place use to be fantastic but certainly not anymore. I want my money back.
Great American-style Chinese food for the area, and you cant beat the beautiful setting. Reasonably priced for dining in, though its definitely not a cheap take-out spot if youre looking for that (they do take-out, its just not cheap!) We love the scallion pancake, eggplant with garlic sauce and the soup with chewy rice cakes. I think its best to stick to the normal Cantonese dishes and have found that most things on the specialties menu are underwhelming and overpriced.
Sad to say this place has seen better days. Decor shabby, menus old and peeling, unattractive entry. Menu is dated with sweet sauces so around. Its like the restaurant was stuck in the 1980s. Good candidate for restaurant impossible!
Just stopped by this place for lunch. Shameful ! The starters we had were so bad, we decided to cancel the meal, the waitress insisted on us staying and offered our starters for free, I told her that we were not interested to try the food further and told her the food was simply disgusting. She did not seem too bothered and did not object to my comments. We paid our starters but when we got into our car, the cookcame out, chased us, threatened to call the police, asked us not to come back, would we ever come back ???? He looked so angry and mean, and cooks truly mean disgusting food. This place is to be avoided, the food quality is beyond appalling... and the service is terrible.
The food was horrible. The shrimp in the coconut shrimp tasted rotten and when we informed the server she said we were wrong because it just arrived that day. The scallion pancake was great, but our entrees were disgusting. Orange chicken = big hunks of deep fried flour with almost no chicken and doused in a sickeningly sweet gloopy sauce. All this accompanied by a rude server and the sounds of employees screaming at each other.Steer clear of this place.
Food was very good! Unfortunately the waitress was not good. She laughed when asked for descriptions of some food items. Never asked if we’d like a drink or desert. Only set our bill on the table, without a word and walked away. Due to poor service we won’t be back.
This is the best Chinese food Ive ever eaten. It is next to a stream so you can see the water running as you eat. It has a outside eating area or a sun room style dinning area. Ive been here several times. The food and service is always consistent and good. It is at the bearsville complex. So if youre going to a show it makes so convenient. But I travel from Poughkeepsie just for the food. If Im in the mood for Chinese this is where I go.
This use to be our go-to restaurant. We ate here almost weekly even though the food was moderate and the service was poor but the portions were good and the prices fair and decor very good. BUT of recent the prices went SKY HIGH the portions got small, the food got, at times, terrible and we no longer eat here. Such a shame to see a restaurant go into such a decline! Its a management problem that could be corrected and I implore them to go back to the portion sizes that they use to have, put into place a little quality control and drop their prices a bit so expectations arent so high.
Disappointing. Food was mediocre, the taste of the MSG was overpowering and didnt match description on menu and the service was only so so as well.. Also very uncomfortable teeny tiny Bathroom stalls that are built to fit children, not grown adults. If you are 5 foot 7 or taller youd probably have to sit with the door open because the space wouldnt accomodate your knees. Im 5 ft. 5 and I barely fit, ridiculous !Make sure you pee before you go or youre in for a challenge in the toilet.Ive been here before in years past and Id have to say its gone downhill since then.Also, Im surprised more ppl arent complaining about the bathroom,I thought by Law at least one toilet had to be accessible for disabled folks ?Little Bear has made more than enough profit off the community since their inception, more than enough time to bring the bathrooms up to standards.Pretty sure I wont be back there again.
Great food and great view.*UPDATE*As usual we had a great meal with great drinks and a beautiful view. Molly really went above and beyond for us. Thank you so much!
My wife and I had an interesting experience.We ordered a round of the fried tofu... it was well over cooked and tasted sour and dried out at best. We ordered the Mongolian Lamb, and it was just, okay.Our waiter ignored us the entire time, except when it came to presenting us the check.Not sure what just happened...?
Excellent Buddhist delight and vegetable fried rice! Mediocre veggie dumplings and sesame noodles. Pretty good ribs. Decent service. Awful bathrooms!
The meals and service were ahead of our expectations. We really enjoyed the environment of this spot. Amazing restaurant to take my family out for dinner.
Ordered the thai chicken curry for take out last night with my daughter’s birthday chinese dinner request. thought i would try something new & was craving a bit of spice & coconut milk. initially when taking it out of the bag thought we had received hot & sour soup as a mistake. the dish was gelatinous. not a single recognizable vegetable out of the few that may have been in the container. it was literally a dull orange slime with a bit of chicken. gave it a go as it may have just been something i was unfamiliar with. wish i hadn’t. never again. little bear is that restaurant we keep hoping is going to prove our previous experiences wrong. all in all we will stick to chinese in kingston & thai in rhinebeck. so incredibly disappointed.
Cheap bite, good for Chinese food in the area but that isnt saying much. Nice atmosphere, on the water seating. Service is stiff, tea is good. Recommend only if a big fan of Chinese take out.
We went In and sat down. The waitress filled our water glasses and walked away. We then noticed that every glass had lipstick remains around the tops. We looked at the glasses on the empty tables around us and they were all dirty like that. When we got up to leave, we let the waitress know about it and she didnt seem to care. We wont go back there.
Its really too bad its some of the worst service in the Woodstock area. The food is ok, but…On a date with my fiancé recently, my food arrived 10 minutes before hers, by the time her food arrived, mine was cold. My beer glass was dirty.Last summer, I witnessed a waitress cleaning a table outside with the left over water from a glass a client had not finished. Lovely.Not friendly waitressing staff is fine, rude is something else. Vote with your dollars, dont go there.
6 pm and its a hot night. No AC, good thing the hosts of the UCWN brought some of their own fans! We were served family style, sauted vegetables, cous-cous and beef, lamb and chicken kebobs. Personally I never tasted any lamb but everything was very tasty and the meats were tender. Nice space, worth a try to see what the regular menu is like.
I love the Little Bear Chinese Restaurant. The best place for Chinese food. Marley does an excellent job, the food is great & great service.
I adore this restaurant a lot. there is a very nice spirit. The food is tasty. the service is efficient and the team is courteous. The pay is satisfactory. I definitely recommend.
My grandpa used to take us here when I was young. Best chinese food around. Fresh vegetables, Im a huge fan of wonton soup and this place does it the best by far. Little pricey but worth it.
Great food, and gorgeous views of a small creek. Also, the wait staff did a great job keeping my water full and quickly clearing away empty plates.
Just down the road from the heart of Woodstock, The Little Bear is located on a scenic brookside property that contains a saloon, theatre and other outbuildings.Delicious and reasonable-priced food with attentive service, this longstanding restaurant has served our family for decades. After dinner, sit outside around the fire pit.
FOOD GREAT FOR CATSKILLS...I AM NOT A LOVER OF CHINESE CUISINE BUT GREAT FOR THIS AREA...UNFORTUNITELY LANDLORD DID NOT RENEW LEASE SO RENTER FORCED TO CLOSE !
By far some of the best tasting Chinese food !! So affordable and a perfectly curated menu - any time I’m upstate I HAVE to squeeze in a meal here !
Love the food at this place.. best shrimp fried rice and delicious beef chow fun.. love the string beans and eggplant.. good variety of Chinese food and vegetarian selection... view by the creek is a plus!
Exceptional and delightful food, I loved the atmosphere this place has, and the staff members were very welcoming. I will definitely come back again.
Everything we had was delicious. From the vegetarian rolls, scallion pancakes, everything!!! If youre in the area, this is a must have.
Best Chinese food I have ever had by far! The fresh ingredients are undeniable and the creek side dining is breathtaking.
Phenomenal. Amazing service and delicious food. I absolutely recommend ordering the Chewy Rice Cake Soup and the Peking Duck.
Exceptional and delightful food, I liked the character this place has, and the workers were very kind. Will definitely come back.
Service was not great. The rice was hard, like it had been sitting out. Most of the food was good, one of our orders was just all right.
This place is one of my favorites! Good prices, considerable dishes and the staff members are regularly very kind.
Sitting stream-side with friends and family eating delicious Chinese food which tastes clean (delicious and fresh, not swimming in a sauce) is a great way to spend a weekend evening, but make a reservation as this place gets busy!!!!
I find Little Bear cozy & relaxing. The food is authentic and consistently good. Im also a big fan of take out here which is hard to find in Woodstock
This place is awesome! Affordable prices, big dishes and the staff members are consistently super friendly.
There are dishes that are really done well. The service is good. The view of the stream from the windows is very restful and relaxing.
Delicious food. Nice view from table too!The baked Ice Cream desert was yummy!
In Bearsville, next to the Bearsville theater, offers quiet lunch and dinner in a wooded setting next to a stream. Food is small step above rather ordinary Chinese/Mongolian.
Best chinese Ive ever had! I drive an hour and a half to visit the place! Must have the fried ice cream!
Ive had some good food here and some very plain food as well. They have a lovely space and the people working there are very friendly
I like it. The food seems to me to be of high quality, the service is functional but not friendly, and they do everything pretty well. Nothing is stellar but everything is OK
Splendid view of the river while dining. Beautiful landscaping and town nestled in the Catskill Mountains.
Please believe me when I say not only is the best Chinese food ever... But also one of the best restaurants ever hands down!
Great food, good portions. Good atmosphere right next to the creek.
Food was very very disappointing. Bathrooms were dirty. Very unfortunate. We enjoyed it 2 years ago.
Good and consistent food. Been going there since 1988.
Charming Asian food perched above a lovely river...a nice surprise.Good good and great service.
Went there for a quick lunch of sesame noodles, what ever I order the food is always excellent
Meals have always been good but no handicapped accessible restrooms which make visiting difficult.
Again...great Chinese...too bad you dont fix up outside patio...am seeing a need to spruce up the place a little...or are you going totally Woodstock?
Kind of small and a little space to move around. Service was okay and the food was fine.
Always fast, usually good, but a bit pricey for Chinese food.
Good food. Beautiful Spot.People need to know it is Open!
Usually top notch, but the Velvet Chicken was off tonight. Otherwise good food, service.
Best Chinese food within 20 miles.
Great menu.goog food and great setting on the stream
Food used to be better quality. Still, great view while sitting
Nice location out of main downtown area of Woodstock. Staff very attentive and friendly
Great place for excellent Chinese food.
Wonderful food consistently excellent friendly attentive staff
A longtime Bearsville favourite. Still serving very good food.
Great food and natural setting.
Best vegetarian Chinese food Ive had in a long time.
Too expensive for your average Asian eatery. The food is passable.
I love this place and have to stop here whenever Im in the area
So good
Not so great, but the view of the river is pretty
Always great food, very fresh
Excellent food and pleasant service!
OK for appetizers, but not worth driving out of Woodstock.
Great food, huge portions.
I love the cold sesame noodles. My favorite.
The food was delicious. Will come again
Mali is a great hostess and the food is exquisite
Great Chinese food!!! Great Ambiance!!
Consistently good Chinese food!
Favorite Steamed Dumplings anywhere
Food was over priced and awful
Love their food! Mmm!
Nice food
Food here is phenomenal!!!
Yummm
Performance Quinn Sullivan. AMAZING!!
Decent Chinese food.
Omg this place is amazing!!!
Wonderful ever time
Dinner was great!!
Love it
Really great spot in Bearsville
Excellent
Another renovation!
Very good attention and also very friendly and very good food
Total reviews rating 4.1
110 Reviews for The Little Bear 2023:
Review №1
2021-09-22The best Chinese restaurant Ive ever eaten at. The Peking Duck is awesome, the sesame noodles are extraordinary and the beef with orange sauce is amazing. Then, of course, theres Marlee, the owner, who is a great hostess and wonderful human being.
Review №2
2019-08-24We have loved the Little Bear for over 30 years, from its start in Bradleys Meadow as the First Wok. We know that the real estate situation at the Bearsville Complex has been stressful, and we hope it is resolved soon. I would have given 5 stars at any time in the last 30+ years, which is important. Unfortunately the chef tonight didnt deliver on the light touch and delicate sauces that we have grown to love there. I know Marley and her team can get it back on track. The Crispy Prawns and Half and Half we definitely now your normal quality. We will be back.
Review №3
2021-05-30Unfortunately the lovely view and fantastic location could not make up for what should have been a much tastier meal. After reading other reviews we were excited to visit. Looks like we may have come on an off night as others have commented about how tasty their meals were. Cold sesame noodles...No flavor. Soft shell crab...possibly not fresh and over fried with too much batter. General Tso’s Chicken...pretty basic. Orange Chicken..again pretty basic. Shredded pork...basic and safe. Even the Pan fried noodles.....Hoping this was just a one off. And that others have better luck.
Review №4
2021-08-16Oh man! First, what a cool place! First time there. Just love the setting. Bar, dining room at the end, patio by the stream. Whoa. Ok, the food: Im not very adventurous when it comes to food. I know what I like. Gen. Tsos seems to be a good, gold standard for me. Well, this was the BEST I have EVER had. ANYWHERE. Actual chicken involved! Pork fried rice also had actual pieces of pork in it! Beef lo mein was similarly delicious. Eddie the bartender was great company and a superb tender of the bar. Drinks were tasty. Id give this place 10 stars if I could. And like so many other reviews below, I cant wait to go back!!!
Review №5
2018-10-17As we were seated, we were happy to see that there were only two other couples dining and we were able to have a window seat by the creek. Waitress took our order ( forgot to ask if we wanted any type of drink ). My girlfriends food was horrendous and my plate was mediocre at best...I had to go to the bar to order two drinks.Waitress never checked on us, as she stood at the upper steps and stayed on her phone. Terrible service, mediocre food... yet great ambiance... go figure!
Review №6
2020-11-22Well, this is a Chinese restaurant that is been in Woodstock for a long time. Have not been there in about 3 years.So the wife and I arrive, sit down, not many people in the restaurant because of Covid. Virus protocols are always in effect. Ordered appetizers and a whole fried sea bass for two. Appetizers came in the normal amount of time. Tasty.We then waited, and waited, and waited, and waited. Because once they removed the empty appetizer plates the other food just wasnt coming. No one came over to us.After 45 minutes I called over the waitress. Complained. She says, Yes its taking awhile. The fish was frozen and they had to defrost it and then cook.WHAT?I also strongly advised that its bad business not to tell customers of delays.Another 15 minutes passed so...an hour. Food arrived. Was good. Large fish. Pretty too.The bill arrived. The menu said the fish was $45. Were charged $60.Again call over the waitress.Ask the question.She said, Well, it was a large fish so we have to charge more.Uhh...the menu says $45. You never told us about a change in prices, so its 45!We go back-and-forth...they wanted $60! She finally lowers to the menu price.And thats why I gave it one star. Bad service and unorganized.
Review №7
2019-10-01I’ve been going to this restaurant for 35 years. The food has been absolutely consistent all this time. I now travel 35 miles; past 3 other Chinese food restaurants to get here. Everything is freshly prepared and delicious. The mustard is hot (to die for). Half the restaurant looks out on the Sawkill creek. It’s a comfortable, serene place to eat.
Review №8
2019-09-18Great views and, atmosphere. The owner and, staff are very friendly. They have excellent vegetarian choices and, many many options for a healthy lunch or dinner. They have an amazing sunroom in the back that faces a little babbling brook with little waterfalls. They also have a bar if you like that sort of thing. Its such an relaxing place to have an night out with a few good friends. This is always my favorite place to go to when Im up in Woodstock. Ive been coming here for many years and, always had an positive experience here.
Review №9
2021-11-03Thank you Marlee & little bear!For the last 8 years of delicious food , kind service and memories you gave my family of special times together . We will follow you anywhere. Susan & Bea
Review №10
2020-02-05This place is my favored. I go to plenty of restaurants but to this restaurant I constantly return again and again. The stuff is very friendly and the cuisine they place on your table is so yummy. I never decline to have a decent dinner here. I recommend this place with pleasure.