Little Bull
Phone: (919) 251-8989
Chef Oscar Diaz refined his cooking skills at Alizé, a Michelin-starred French restaurant in Las Vegas, before making his mark in Raleigh at Jose and Sons and Cortez Seafood + Cocktail. It now boasts a homey bar serving seasonal cocktails, interesting dishes cooked over live fire, and a sleek, cozy outdoor patio that creates the perfect ambiance for a place that aims to offer diners something special.
Cuisines
- Mexican & South American
- Restaurants
Amenities
- Locally Owned
- Minority Owned
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Map
Google Rating
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We had a fantastic early dinner here. The ambiance is phenomenal, the food was all delicious, standouts were the gambas and the elotes. We also tried the ceviche and the crudo, both also delicious. The cocktails were all nice and even the pea flower mocktail was quite refreshing and festive! Make sure you get the B&B to sop up all the sauces!!
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My Wife and I are at Little Bull for dinner and it was great! The atmosphere was lovely, the food was amazing, and our waiter Cheyanne was very attentive and friendly.
We got the Diplomatic Immunity cocktail which was refreshing and delicious, then got Market Vibez, a fresh salad with great balance and acidity, followed by NC Crudo which was lovely, Arepas which were great, and then Gambas a La Plancha (Shrimp) which had the best sauce ever!
Overall a great meal and wonderful night. The Gambas did come with the shrimp shells on, which was an interesting choice, but not a negative slight against the meal overall. -
Excellent restaurant experience. Gem of Durham. The Michelin guide recommendation was spot on with this one and I feel lucky we were able to get a table. We sat outside, but it was enclosed and conditioned. Every dish was delicious and we enjoyed a lot of them! We ordered all small plates, from octopus to some sort of lamb dumpling. I wish I knew all the names of the dishes we ate to recommend, but I am told the menu changes often and based on our experience, I think whatever you order is going to be a hit. Service was friendly and efficient. I wish I lived closer just so could visit again.
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Had a lovely time visiting little bull while near downtown. In general, I would recommend this place for most people! The service was kind and helpful and the vibe of the place, especially upstairs was perfect. Good music taste, good views.
The ceviche was perfectly colorful and tasty with a nice variety of fish and veggies. Keep up with killer dishes was the duck chilaquiles! The tortillas were perfectly cooked in the salsa and topped with some tasty crispy duck. The only knock from my friend is wishing the meat was a little softer but we are also used to Peking duck.
The birriamen was so-so, the goat was missing something in flavor and really needed the sauce. The sauce on the birria was less flavorful that what I make at home and not as good as strictly Japanese ramen. The noodles felt like what you get from an Asian grocery store.
The horchata was good but very coconut forward instead of cinnamon.
I will be coming back for their dinner and brunch menus! -
This restaurant is owned or managed by the same chef at Aaktun. So some dishes are the same or similar. But they just reopened after moving and they did a great job with the decor and im sure the menu will get updated with more newer recipes. The food was amazing. The shrimp and grits were just like at Aaktun and the steak with potatoes enchiladas were awesome. Definitely coming back, if not just for the vibes.
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