10 Best Quotes From The Bear Season 3 (2025)

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Bear season 3.

One of the best aspects of Hulu’s The Bear is its script, which offers great quotes in season 3 that stick with the characters and viewers alike. The Bear season 3 received positive reviews, with the strong ensemble shining in character-driven episodes leading to standout moments. These moments are made even more memorable thanks to the dialogue, much of which came from creator, co-showrunner, director, and writer Christopher Storer. The Bear season 2’s best quotes set a high bar for season 3, but the writers rose to the occasion.

As some viewers have pointed out, The Bear season 3 shouldn’t be binged if you want to really savor the experience and sit with these great, meaningful quotes. Additionally, the characters’ stress can translate into viewers’ stress, making the series hard to digest in quick viewings. Whichever way one watches The Bear season 3, it’s likely to hit home with different relatable character arcs. The Bear season 3 soundtrack also complements the story, creating an even stronger connection to the characters and setting.

10 “Take Us There, Bear.”

Marcus, Episode 2, “Next”

The Bear season 3, episode 2 looked at the aftermath of The Bear season 2’s ending, including Marcus’s mom dying. Privately, in one of Carmy’s few empathetic moments in The Bear season 3, he spoke with Marcus about his grief. When Marcus pointed out to Carmy he was at The Bear’s soft opening when his mom died, Carmy apologized. Yet, Marcus was glad it happened that way, thinking his mom would have wanted that. As he said, “She wanted me to be with y’all.”

The Bear season 3, episode 2 ended with Marcus telling Carmy he needed him to do something for him: “Take us there, Bear.” Carmy then replied with a classic “Yes, Chef.” Marcus needs The Bear to succeed, so being at the restaurant when his mom will be worth it. It’s a lot of pressure for Carmy to be the one to take them there, but it reminded him to be a little more selfless and remember why they do what they do. Unfortunately, Carmy doesn’t always keep this in mind, leading to major struggles in The Bear season 3.

9 “I Don’t Think It Hurt Yet.”

Claire, Episode 4, “Violet”

The Bear season 3 further explores Carmy and Claire’s relationship, despite them never directly talking. Most of Claire’s scenes in The Bear season 3 were flashbacks from when they were dating. In one flashback, Claire asked Carmy how he got the scar on his hand. She then told him a story about a teenage girl who fell through a glass table at a party and came into the hospital with cuts all over her. Yet, when she woke up after treatment, she wouldn’t stop laughing.

When Carmy asked why, Claire said, “I don’t think it hurt yet.” Though the story may appear like a small way to establish more of Claire’s backstory, the quote gives it a deeper meaning. Everyone in The Bear season 3 was dealing with trauma in their own ways, for better or worse. Claire mentioned how the girl's life completely changed in one night, but she could laugh because the pain hadn't hit yet. For Carmy and others, their pain started hitting long ago.

8 “Whatever Grows Together, Goes Together.”

Jerry, Episode 4, “Violet”

Carmy’s menu changed every day in The Bear season 3, causing frustration and the need for even more ingredients. Unfortunately, Tina didn't bring back her usual haul of vegetables when she went to the farmers’ market. The supplier, Jerry, explained that with fewer months to grow vegetables now, there are fewer farms and farmers, leading to even fewer vegetables. As he told Tina, “whatever grows together, goes together.”

Tina repeated the quote, taking it to heart. Sydney also said the line, suggesting it's popular among those in the food industry. Rather than becoming defeated by the obstacles, Tina used it as an opportunity to inspire a new dish, using the little available to her to make something new and impressive. This spoke to Tina’s character in The Bear and highlighted the difference between her and some of her fellow chefs.

7 “If You Really Consider, You Know, Like The Special Moments, You Know Of Your Life … I Feel Like, You Know They Always Happen Around Food.”

Mikey, Episode 6, “Napkins”

The Bear season 3, episode 6 was a Tina-centric episode that flashed back to how she started working at The Bear. The episode includes another cameo in The Bear season 3 from Jon Bernthal (Mikey). After another rough day of job searching, Tina went to The Bear looking for a coffee and Richie kindly gave her a free sandwich. When Tina started crying in the backroom, Mikey was the only one willing to comfort her.

Their conversation quickly turned deep, and Tina asked Mikey if he enjoyed working in the restaurant. Mikey was honest about the struggles of owning what was then called The Original Beef in The Bear. With this quote, he also touched on one of The Bear’s biggest throughlines: being a chef is more than just cooking. It was also a sad reminder of what Mikey valued most, people, and how he felt so alone at the end of his life.

6 “I Don’t Need To Be Inspired. I Don’t Need To Be Impassioned. I Don’t Need To Make Magic. I Don’t Need To Save The World, You Know? I Just Wanna Feed My Kid.”

Tina, Episode 6, “Napkins”

Before Tina started working at the Berzatto family restaurant, she worked in administration at a confectionary business for 15 years. To her surprise, she was fired without warning. Despite her experience, she had trouble getting her application to people, let alone an interview. Tina was disadvantaged because of her age, with businesses looking for younger hires. Tina confessed to Mikey she was jealous of them in The Bear season 3, episode 6, as they didn’t have any responsibilities.

Tina’s husband worked two jobs to support her and their young son, Louie, as her income disappeared, and their rent was raised. When Tina said this line to Mikey, she was just being honest about her frustrations, and he immediately offered her a job. Tina has come a long way from that moment. Through The Bear, she didn't just support her family, she found a passion again that lets her “make magic” with food.

Marcus, Episode 7, “Legacy”

The concept of "legacy" consumed Carmy throughout the season, making it a fitting title for The Bear season 3, episode 7. With everyone awaiting the first review of The Bear, Carmy, and others were feeling the pressure. Carmy told Marcus and Sydney he wanted his legacy to be “anxiety-free,” which was ironic considering all the stress he’d been causing those around him with his strict non-negotiables in The Bear season 3.

Sydney said she was just trying to get through the day and couldn’t think about her legacy, but Marcus had a great answer. With Sydney worried about what to do with Adam Shapiro’s job offer and Carmy wanting The Bear to be the best it could be, Marcus once again reminded them of what’s truly important when it comes to how you'll be remembered. Hopefully, Carmy, who said his answer was "legendary," will take the message to heart in The Bear season 4.

4 “Only Move.”

Richie, Episode 7, “Legacy”

Richie had one of the best character arcs in The Bear season 2, as his time staging for Chef Terry helped him find his purpose. This experience earned him the title of Maître D'hôtel at The Bear, which essentially means he was in charge of service and guest experience. When Natalie told Richie about two tables canceling their reservations, costing them money, Richie had a somewhat surprising reaction. He told her, “I’m gonna choose to let it go and be positive,” to which Natalie replied, “Smart move.”

Richie’s mindset and character development shone through in his reply, “Only move.” Richie had let negativity get to him in the past, but he consciously chose to be positive at that moment. With all the stress surrounding and inside The Bear, it would have been easy for Richie to get upset and complain. Yet, he made the mature decision and recognized it was the only option for success and collaboration. The line could also reflect how Richie feels about his ex-wife, Tiffany, getting married to her boyfriend Frank.

3 “I Just Don’t Want Her To Feel The Way That I Felt.”

Natalie, Episode 8, “Ice Chips”

The Bear season 3 had viewers anxiously awaiting the moment Natalie gave birth to her daughter, which happened in episode 8. Everything went sideways fast when Natalie went into labor while running an errand and had to call Donna to help get her to the hospital. Donna overstepped all of Natalie’s boundaries, assuming she knew best. Natalie was afraid of having her baby throughout The Bear season 3, and this quote explains why. In an emotional conversation, Natalie confessed to her mom that she scared them growing up.

Natalie has always kept everything together for everyone, even to her detriment. She became the glue of the family, and now The Bear. When Natalie shared how difficult that was and how she always put her mom first no matter what, Donna said it was sweet, but Natalie stood up for herself, saying it was actually “f**ked up.” Natalie didn’t want her daughter to grow up scared because even though Natalie’s an adult now, she’s still constantly afraid. Above all else, Natalie worried her “baggage” would affect her parenting and thus her daughter.

2 “It’s All About Nurturing.”

Chef Thomas Keller, Episode 10, “Forever”

The Bear season 3, episode 1 flashed back to Carmy’s time in New York and the season finale flashed back to his first day at the French Laundry in California. The real-life chef and owner of the restaurant, Chef Thomas Keller, gave Carmy some advice; and not just about prepping chicken. He told Carmy about how a French chef he worked for once told him, “We cook to nurture people.” Like many characters have tried to do in The Bear season 3, Chef Thomas wanted Carmy to know what’s really important when running a restaurant.

Chef Thomas told Carmy his legacy started that day, and his goal was to get a little better every day, which would compound over the years. By doing that, he would “nurture” himself with education and, therefore, everyone around him. Sadly, Chef David’s abusive treatment of Carmy meant he often lost sight of the lessons that truly mattered. The Bear can only succeed if Carmy can focus on nurturing himself and others.

1 “The Greatest Mistake Is Working For A Bad Boss, Such That, What It Unlocks In You Is The Culture That You Choose To Create.”

Christina Tosi, Episode 10, “Forever”

The Bear season 3 ended with the “Ever funeral,” one final night of dining at Chef Terry’s famous Chicago restaurant, Ever. Chef Terry closed the restaurant because it no longer made her happy and she wanted to focus on her life beyond the culinary world. This affected Carmy greatly, as his mentor’s restaurant was closing just when he was starting his up, and he’d never thought about Ever not being there. With Sydney and other chefs, he had dinner at Ever one last time.

The chefs reminisced on the early days of their careers, while Carmy couldn’t stop staring at Chef David. With Carmy’s attention elsewhere, another real-life chef, Christina Tosi, spoke about the dangers of having a bad boss. Carmy's unresolved trauma from his time in New York turned him into a villain in The Bear season 3, as Carmy’s leadership style mirrored Chef David's. This was reflected in how he treated Sydney, which, as Christina suggested, could affect how Sydney works in the future. Carmy’s arc in The Bear season 3 came down to this one simple quote in the finale.

The Bear

Set in a Chicago sandwich shop, The Bear follows Carmy Berzatto, a young professionally trained chef who returns to take over his family business after the unexpected death of his brother. At odds with many of the shop's employees due to his culinary training, Carmy struggles to maintain order and keep the shop from failing entirely. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy alongside Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri.

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Cast

Jeremy Allen White , Ebon Moss-Bachrach , Ayo Edebiri , Lionel Boyce , Liza Colón-Zayas , Abby Elliott , Oliver Platt

Release Date

June 23, 2022

Seasons

2

Showrunner

Christopher Storer