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Bear

Bear

(Now Closed)
Russian Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Long Island City
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  • Scott L.heart icon on user image
    Scott LustigJune 14, 2015
    Really unique take on traditional Russian food with a slight twist. I love the пельмени (Russian dumplings) and the beef stroganoff. Try the salo (cured pork fat) if you want to go deep.
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListOctober 11, 2012
    Full-scale bar and restaurant offering gourmet cuisine, beers, and spirits. The menu includes things like salmon tartare, scallops and clams with risotto, and veal ravioli with dill creme. Read more
  • Jen M.heart icon on user image
    Jen MakulowichFebruary 1, 2015
    Welcomed in on a frigid evening with shots - can't complain! Cute spot with a delicious modern take on traditional Russian fare.
  • Lauren
    LaurenAugust 18, 2013
    got to try the 'chopped' cookie AND the chef was at our table multiple times - deviled eggs were awesome, as was the mushroom stroganoff, will be back, of course! 
  • Edmund O.
    Edmund O'NeillApril 17, 2013
    Cozy, modern atmosphere and deliciously unique cocktails. Amazing deserts and appetizers; entrees weren't perfect. Would return!
  • Lauraheart icon on user image
    LauraJune 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    love this place and their food is terrific. their hamburger is to die for as is any pasta dish. a very welcomed little touch of deliciousness. yay bear!
  • Jody W.
    Jody WestApril 3, 2016
    Pierogies to die for. Delicious pickled vegetables and borscht. Go and enjoy!
  • Anna S.
    Anna StarykhDecember 8, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    $32 for 5 shots of your choice top shelf vodka or whiskey sampler and appetizer on Wednesdays!! Also the stewed mushrooms and 3-shot-vodka special not to be missed!!
  • Marcus J.heart icon on user image
    Marcus JAugust 24, 2015
    Absolutely the most sincere and kind staff ever. MUST. GO. BACK. ASAP.
  • Dana P.
    Dana PadillaNovember 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Had their dill martini for the first time and second time last night. I think I'm in love.
  • Viola G.heart icon on user image
    Viola GJuly 11, 2015
    Pelmeni were delicious as well as the salo sandwiches
  • Regina C.
    Regina ConnorsDecember 3, 2011
    The house-cured gravlax were a wonderful surprise: chunky yet melt-in-your-mouth tender. Exquisite!
  • Fizzie W.
    Fizzie WaterMarch 9, 2013
    That mushroom barley soup is the truth! Oh yeah, the pickled herring is a must!
  • Sasha S.heart icon on user image
    Sasha SalonaJuly 19, 2015
    Everything!
  • Cristina M.
    Cristina MichalskiOctober 6, 2013
    The food is amazing and the service is great. Love it.
  • Joe P.
    Joe PageMarch 31, 2012
    We love everything; jumbo bloody mary, mac n cheese, grouper sandwich yummmmmmm
  • Stephanie B.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie BarnhartAugust 22, 2013
    Pickled cucumber flounder was delicious- light and juicy.
  • Joe P.
    Joe PageApril 15, 2012
    Grizzly burger is surprisingly supple with an almost crisp edge n juicy middle, perfecto
  • Jason B.
    Jason BarrowsJune 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Consistently wonderful ceviche; gorgeous Mosel riesling.
  • Сусик
    СусикMay 31, 2014
    Great place 👍😋
  • Manuel V.heart icon on user image
    Manuel VargasNovember 30, 2014
    Siberian pork pierogis... Mmmmm..
  • Anna S.
    Anna StarykhJanuary 6, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Now Michelin recommended 2013!!!!
  • Richard M.
    Richard MazdaMay 28, 2012
    Really great food
  • Ho N.
    Ho NguyenAugust 2, 2012
    great food!
  • amy t.
    amy takisMarch 22, 2015
    This place sucks. Gross food and bad service. Yuck
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