Little Beast Restaurant

It may not look like much from the street, but Little Beast offers some great food in an eclectic setting. Four of us went to dinner, and we all enjoyed the food. I had short ribs. My wife had the burger. We shared the grilled Brussels sprouts. All were excellent.Service was attentive and knowledgeable.Parking can be a problem, as their lot only holds 3 cars. Plan to park on the street.

I've known about Little Beast for a long time but never ate here until a couple of nights ago. I was eager to come to this building, having fond memories of it when it first opened as a restaurant called Larkins over 20 years ago. Since we were headed to the theater in Pasadena, I snagged an early reservation for a pre-theater meal.Upon arriving, a young gentleman referenced our reservation and proceeded to seat us on the patio. When we inquired about dining indoors, he seemed put off. He checked his device and finally agreed to seat us inside. We were not fond of the front patio as it is right on a noisy street and it was cold outside. I'm still perplexed as to why a host would not ask our preference for indoor or outdoor seating, but rather choose for us. That knocked off a star right off the bat.Thankfully the rest of the evening was much, much better. Our server was so sweet. she was able to assist us in answering questions about the menu and the selection of cocktails. We immediately ordered two drinks called "We'll Sleep When We're Dead". Love the name, but loved the cocktail even more!!! We also ordered the chicken liver mousse as a starter.As I mentioned, the cocktails were perfection. They were so nicely balanced. The chicken liver mousse arrived accompanied by some slices of fresh bread. The mousse was topped with an aspic and a sprinkling of pickled onions. The mousse itself was quite good slathered on the bread but the aspic was rather tasteless and the pickled onions tended to overpower the mousse, though I understand the need to counter the fattiness with something tart.Next we split the Wild Arugula Caesar salad. We love a good Caesar so this one was intriguing as it was made with arugula instead of romaine. It also had some shaved brussels sprouts and a few slices of persimmon, all tossed in a dressing that was reminiscent of Caesar without being a Caesar dressing.For our entrées, we chose the Beef Stroganoff and the Pan Roasted Ocean Trout. The stroganoff was easily the better of the two dishes although it was oddly served with pasta rather than with add noodles. But the sauce was to die for and the meat was incredibly tender. The trout was nice but was a little dry in my opinion. But the accompanying couscous with vegetables, the onion jam and the harissa broth more than made up for the fish.Rather than picking a dessert, we chose to end our meal and head into the bar for one more of those delicious cocktails! The bartender was very nice and we enjoyed our conversations with him. As we left, we both decided that we need to return to Little Beast sooner rather than later. And we both look forward to visiting the bar again, not just to have that cocktail a few more times, but also to sample the other selections. If the other drinks were anything like this one, wee are in for a treat!

Amazing service and good customer support.. my group and I seemed to be so curious about the keys and our server came to the rescue. Totally helped us choose drinks to pair with our meals . Everything was delicious. We've already planned our next diner date

This restaurant is located in Eagle Rock. It was so cute. I felt like I have been invited to a private dinner at someone's house. The interior felt quaint, charming and warm. We ordered the following: 1. Parsley-Garlic Fries: 5/5 Yes! highly recommend this.2. Pork Chops: 3.5/5 Pretty good. The meat was a bit tough. My partner liked it.3. Chicken: 4.5/5 Delicious! I liked the flavor. 4. Chocolate pudding: 5/5 A must.5. Strawberry Shortcake: 4/5. It's a shortbread not a shortcake. Service was excellent. It is an intimate neighborhood restaurant with quality food. We chose to sit inside. The outside is cute too when it is not cold. Reservations recommended. There is street parking one street over. The parking lot is tiny and only fits 1 car and 2 handicap spots. One of the highlights of the evening was the lady (Meredith?) at the table next to us gifted us the Belgium chocolate pudding. She is a regular and wanted to make sure we tried her favorite dessert. She is 100% right! I might have to go back just for the chocolate pudding alone. It's mostly sweet, but not too sweet with a hint of savory aftertaste. It is a perfect chocolate mousse/pudding.This restaurant has been on my list for so long. Glad we made it tonight!

Hit or Miss, really but I'm feeling generous today so I'm giving them 5 stars. The only thing I want the management to hear is YOUR WALLPAPER IS PEELING ALL OVER THE PLACE and it looks horrible & shows that you are either neglectful or in over your heads. Needless to say we won't be going back.

It has been several years since I went to Little Beast. I had very good experiences there in the past, but visiting recently after many years it was not a pleasant experience.A friend and I originally went there for happy hour. It turns out there no longer is a happy hour so we were offered a seat at the bar. We decided to just stay for dinner.Although the patio was about 1/4 full, the hostess chose to seat us in the absolute back of the restaurant table. It was next to a concrete planter which large, overgrown succulents growing out of it and onto the tiny table. The plants were half dried, dusty and filled with insects. I would have asked for a different table on the spot but my friend did not want to move.My friend ordered a burger rare. It came out at a temp medium-well. He just ate it, not wanting to complain.I had a gazpacho, which was refreshing and a side of fries, which were cooked fresh and very well. Our cocktails were made well and refreshing.On our way out, I gave feedback to the hostess about the table and she just nodded once. No smile, apology, or assurance she would take care of it. I did not appreciate the curt service. At least our server was attentive and nice.Unfortunately I am not encouraged to return after this experience.

Finally got here to celebrate my birthday with my husband. We sat inside and it is a cozy old house with lots of fun art on the walls. Our server helped with the choices. We shared the hummus, Brussels sprout, the short rib and the bread pudding. Everything was delicious, service was great and can't wait to come back again!

I have been wanting to go here for the last couple of years, so when my birthday came up a week ago, my friends were definitely all in to take me there! I ordered the steelhead trout, which was fantastic and perfectly cooked, with 7 vegetable couscous as a side. My friends had the short rib and the beef stroganoff. I gotta say that beef stroganoff was some of the best I've tasted in a very long time. It was tasty, filling and just perfect for a cool fall evening. All of us vowed to come back again to try the other main dishes!We also had roasted carrots as a side (which was finished very quickly) and I also had the bread pudding as dessert. The service was excellent and the friendly wait staff did a great job answering our questions about the seasonal menu and making sure we had everything we needed.I am looking forward to returning again, a very charming restaurant!

Amazing food. I've had the steak, salmon, seasonal salad specials, shrimp and grits, and the small plates--hummus, beets, Brussels. The dishes here have their own identity, and ingredients singing with freshness and flavor. The wine list has always been exceptional, as are the cocktails (though the last two times, were on the weak side).

Little Beast is a one-of-a-kind gem located right on Colorado Blvd. What was once a craftsman-style home has become one of the best restaurants in Eagle Rock. They have done such a great job with the aesthetics that you almost feel like you've gone over to someone's house for dinner. You can dine in their converted dining room or relax outside in their enclosed patio. We chose to sit outside, and it was a wonderful experience. The ambience is inviting and warm.The menu offers an excellent variety of different styles of food to choose from. My husband and I selected the "Iron Steak" and the mushroom ragout polenta, with the chicken liver mousse to start. The chicken liver mousse was exceptional and possibly the best I've ever had. It is topped with a port and sherry "jelly", which adds a perfect sweetness and is served with warm, house-made bread. To start, we had a mezcal and Aperol drink, which was refreshing, and the mix of tartness from the Aperol complemented the smokiness of the mezcal perfectly. Our server, Ruth, made great suggestions that we followed, enhancing our evening.