Luna & The Bear

Went here for the first time for a much needed Date Night and it did not disappoint. Server/Service: Absolutely superb service from our server and the bartender at the bar. He was attentive and came around just enough to ensure we had what we needed. He was great at explaining some menu items we inquired about. We were close enough to the bar that we would ask her about what cocktails were just mixed. We even left it to her to mix up some of the jam cocktails for us -- both amazing (pictured).Drinks: As mention, amazing!!! Uber delicious, different and many options!Food: Flavor City! We had a favorite short-rib dish before elsewhere and then the place shut down, so we were thrilled to discover our new favorite one here! And wow, the fish/shrimp and grits did not disappoint!!! I had been searching for seafood and grits and this one hit the spot! Portions were spot on.Ambiance: We noticed most of the patrons sat outside on the patio, so it felt like we were in our own private dining space which was so nice. Decor is gorgeous and the space is very large.We will definitely be back soon to try other menu items!! Thanks for a great date night!

"We are out of knives..."Friendly staff and the food was ok, but I think they might have some management problems.On a Saturday night it was about 1/2 full. No beer list, (the server offered to go and write them down for me). We ordered. Someone else came out with our food and was going from table to table trying to find out whose it was. We saw the same guy doing the same thing throughout the night.I got a fried chicken sandwich (no silverware at all for me). My wife had a wedge salad - they gave her a fork and said they were out of knives. Hmmm.We didn't think the food menu was very inspired. Lots of cocktails, though!

It's OK and I might give it another chance. I came for their happy hour and the "infamous gin and jam". It's a good gimmick, exactly what it sounds like -- basically a fancy gin and juice, made fancy by weirdly infused jams. Solid drink for the HH price of $11, though that is definitely the high end for what you get. I did not order food this night, but some of the apps looked not bad. There is a $20 burger, fries, and beer special on Wednesday nights to accompany trivia. The guy next to me got it even though it wasn't a Wednesday, it certainly LOOKED decent.Service was not great. They spent most of their time chatting with friends and other wait staff, getting a refill would've been impossible if I hadn't learned their name so I could holler it. I've never sat at a mostly-empty bar before and waited 5 minutes just for someone to even notice I was there. Now sure, it was a bad weather day when I came, but it was still off from how most places do it.

Started with the cheese curds. Not your "typical" cheese curd, but absolutely incredible lightness (which didn't make sense), but was so delicious. Served with an onion jam. WOW! 2nd time here and once again. Absolutely loved it. I had the short rib grilled cheese and it was delicious. Perfectly toasted and the pork rib was moist and delicious. Served with a small side of "jus", which was the perfect exclamation point. My guest had the chicken sandwich and loved it. He said the sauce could have been a bit more flavorful, but the chicken was moist and delicious. Cant wait to go back!

Very cute gin bar with great food. The service was a little slow but servers were very nice. The food came out warm and delicious tasting. Tofu buffalo app surprised us bc it tasted like cheese curds. We will be back to try other menu items for sure.

Restaurant is super cute! Lots of space! Server was friendly but for a fairly empty restaurant the waits were longer and not very many check ins by the server to see if we needed anything. We ordered appetizers loaded house cut fries, cheese curds and sliders all were okay nothing special. We all loved our drinks they were definitely the best part of the dining experience! Burgers and shoe string fries were around $18-$20 which seemed a bit expensive for a mediocre burger. Overall over priced bar food. Would love to visit the cocktail lounge but would skip food in the future.

The ambience is so comfortable and unique. The booths are wide and comfortable although the spacing between booth back and table would be small for larger patrons. Street parking was free and easy to find right in front. I chose the gin and jam drink of the moment and loved it. It was raspberry. My friend got an N/A option with lemon curd and it was tart but delicious. She has already returned with friends. We shared the apple walnut salad it was perfect dressed and the apples and walnuts were so tasty! We also shared the sweet potato appetizer and it was accompanied by a delicious dipping sauce. Our server was very attentive and frequently asked if we needed anything else.

Had such a fun brunch at Luna & The Bear with my girls! We were excited to check it out since we loved the restaurant that used to be in that spot, and this place definitely delivered. Our server was a total vibe--so much good energy! She kept the fun going, even took pics for us, and really made the experience special.Right off the bat, they brought us complimentary donuts, and they were so good. Trying to pick a Gin & Jam was impossible because they all sounded amazing, so I guess I'll just have to go back to try the others! They also do bottomless mimosas, which feels rare in the cities lately. Only thing is, the mix was pretty heavy on the OJ, but hey, we still enjoyed it.I went with the Luna Burger, and it hit the spot--would totally order it again. Overall, loved the vibe here, and it's perfect for a weekend brunch with friends. Can't wait to come back!

The good:The gin and jam was good (and I'm not even a gin drinker)The ambiance/aesthetic was niceThe bartender/supervisor was friendly The not so good:The waitress wasn't very helpful. We were the only people inside the restaurant yet the service was still underwhelmingThe food was nothing to write home about

Came here for a post-workout meal, and was pleasantly surprised with how much my Feeling California Burger tasted like In-N-Out. I'd come back for that. The fries were also perfectly crispy. The jalapeño poppers were decent, but I probably wouldn't order them again. The host we had also highly recommended some of their alcoholic beverages, which I'm sure are delicious. I'd definitely like to come back to try some of the ones with jam. Overall, service was fast and friendly. In terms of vibe, it seemed like a cool place to hang out with the homies or for a casual date.