I've been coming to this restaurant for more than 10 years, and the quality has always been consistently good. The white wine mussels are especially excellent. The mussels are always fresh, although their size can vary, sometimes they're large, and other times they're quite small. They used to allow parking in the back, but now it's valet or street parking only. The valet service is complimentary, you just tip the valet attendant, and they accept Venmo. My boyfriend enjoys their beer selection. I've had consistently good experiences with the food menu, but I find the mocktails to be just average. They tend to be more fizzy and soda-like than flavorful. I imagine their cocktails and wine are probably a better choice. They used to have complimentary bread. Now the bread is a menu item. The outdoor seating is very nice, although it can get a little hot during the summer. They have both ceiling fans and standing fans to help keep things comfortable. The only downside is the number of flies. We constantly had to wave them away from our food. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The only minor issue happened at the end of our meal. We ordered a large dessert and asked if they happened to have chocolate ice cream. The server said he would check with the kitchen. However, before coming back to confirm, he brought us the chocolate ice cream as if we had already ordered it. Since it was already served, we didn't feel comfortable sending it back, and ice cream isn't exactly something you can take home. We ended up eating it even though we were already very full. Aside from that small misunderstanding, we had a great experience. The food is consistently delicious, the service is friendly, and it's a restaurant I would definitely recommend. read more

I really enjoy sitting outside at Anis. It was raining, so it was nice to still enjoy the outdoors while being covered from the rain. We got a last minute reservation for our group of 5. For appetizers we shared the bread and the mussels. The sauce on the mussels gets a 10/10 although there were some sandy/crunchy bites (I'm just super picky about that!) I spilt the steak frites- it was okay but a little too charred/cooked for me. The fries were really good! Everyone else really enjoyed their meals and my gimlet was perfect! I'd love to go back and try some other items on the menu that I might like better. read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - Mussels - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I normally love this restaurant as they prepare wonderful dishes from their steak frites and various fish specials. Some time back I ordered mussels which were small and flavorless. While disappointed I shrugged it off. Nevertheless; I ordered mussels last night. I asked our waiter if the mussels were good and plump and he assured me that they were. Much to my disappointment the waiter brought out my dish, soggy fries along with minuscule and tasteless shellfish. When leaving the establishment I let the hostess know of my disappointing experience and suggested that if they can't source quality mussels, they should take them off the menu. She did not offer at least an apology while explaining that it is one the restaurant's favorite dishes. Having great PEI Mussels elsewhere perhaps at a different time of year, I know that the Anise Café could do much better. Someone needs to tell the chef to refuse delivery of substandard seafood. read more

Such a lovely neighborhood spot. This gem reminds me so much of the food of Provence. Mussels, escargot, smoked salmon, and delicious quiches. A lovely date night spot with an amazing patio, perfect for beautiful Atlanta spring weather. The service is discreet, professional, and accommodating. What a wonderful place to spend an evening. Be prepared to valet. They have a private lot so you won't have to find street parking. read more

We came here on a Friday morning at 11:30 and by 12 o'clock it was getting busy. We sat outside, which is super cute. Makes you feel like you are somewhere in Europe. Menu was ok, not super big but there are things to choose from. I got Croque Monsieur. with a side of honey chips. Sandwich was good, with a very generous portion of sauce on it. Side of chips were very small though, max 10 chips. But they were really good. My friend got smoked salmon sandwich and she thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - Croque Saumon - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I would not recommend the duck but other than that, everything else was good. Look for my review for further explanation on why. Although the restaurant tried to over explain the cooking process of their duck, my tastebuds know the difference between a freshly prepared dish and one that has been reheated, possibly multiple times. read more

Great neighborhood French bistro. Converted home. Very charming. Food great too. I always feel all cozy when I go here. read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - Dining room - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I just had an amazing Sunday brunch. I started with the Croque Monsieur which was fabulous. I had a couple mimosas and was contemplating dessert to go with my usual espresso finale. The Cafe Gourmand is possibly the greatest dessert idea in the history of restaurants. I was able to enjoy my espresso which came with a dessert flight consisting of sorbet, chocolate mousse, crème brûlée and some fruit lightly dusted with sugar. It was a dessert delight which capped off another fantastic meal experience complete with great service and the perfect ambiance. Thank you! read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - Cafe Gourmand dessert. Amazing dessert complete with an espresso. - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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One of the best restaurants in Atlanta hands down. A hidden gem- we ALWAYS do our girls lunches there... especially birthdays. It is so quaint and special with impeccable service. You can NOT go wrong with anything on the menu. A perfect bistro! read more

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Oui! Oui! for Anis Cafe and Bistro! If you're like me, my knowledge of French cuisine didn't extend much beyond French toast or French fries (wink wink!). I'm excited to say Anis deepened my palate and appreciation for French cuisine. We visited on a whim after visiting a friend in Buckhead who highly recommended. Parking is valet. We arrived ahead of the dinner crowd with no reservation and opted for outdoor dining. Our waiter loved the mussels so much he treated us to an order for an appetizer. We were surprised and delighted - they come in white wine and seasoned with garlic and Parmesan. We paired them with the bread basket. 10 out of 10 recommend! For my entree, I ordered beef tortellini (Tortelloni Et Beouf Braise). Think homemade ricotta tortellini with the most tender beef - see photo! I loved it and cleaned my plate. My husband tried the quiche du jour, which happened to be three cheese. The patio is charming and quaint, but not too crowded. I highly recommend for date night, business meals and celebrations. Cheers to Anis! read more

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Been around for a long time which tells you something. Nice people including some French patrons which also tells you more. Great outdoor area. Good if somewhat disjointed service (very friendly quick and lots of people. ) Valet parking or some local street parking if your lucky. Food great. One of the best steaks ever. Very tasty fries but very thin and hard to pick up with fork. Salmon great followed by profita rolls. We arrived 40 minutes early and they would not seat us even though there were tables. Perhaps the little kitchen was being maxed out. Instead went to quaint bar. Had a cocktail and bought a $45 bottle of wine to take to the table. Seemed great value. My advice is book in advance. Go to the bar after arriving early and sit on the deck. Great place and good value. read more

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Arnauld is always so amazing to present us with such an excellent buffet year after year! I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's like being in France only in Atlanta, Georgia lol! Thank youfor being such an amazing host and giving such an offering! read more

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I came here while on a work trip after a recommendation. The meal, atmosphere, and service was all fantastic! This place definitely earned its 5 stars. I was at first a bit intimidated by the French menu but I was quickly relaxed, then excited by the options. I went with the salmon over risotto it was cooked perfectly. I ate it so fast. The salmon portion was fair and for dessert I had a really well made crème brûlée. Highly recommended if you're in the Buckhead ATL area! read more

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Delicious! Everything. From starters to desserts. Anis is a tried, trusted, true old time fav. Neatly tucked away off Pharr Rd in Buckhead. Never have I ever had a bad meal or experience here, for well over 20 years. Craving authentic (French) roast chicken au jus. I returned to Anis tonight, after about 5 years hiatus, between the pandemic and global travels. Tres jolie! Started with the freshest House Salad, tossed in house mustardy balsamic vinaigrette; accompanied by toasted French bread bites, loaded with goat cheese and tapenade. Yummmmm!!! The poulet rôti majorly hit the mark with stewed lentils and roasted wild mushrooms; though it was a bit dryer than usual... Savory and délicieux. Judging by how my Sweet 16 daughter cleaned her plate of hangar steak, pomme frites, and (more) greens; I'll have to say all rose to her very refined palettes. Her first Anis experience - don't ask why.‍‍ Now dessert! The Gomand deserves its own post. For quantity, quality, and variety; not to mention smooth explosive textures and flavors - value is unmatched. Anis maintains impressive reputation; and continues to deliver enjoyable, affordable savoir faire Parisian dining ambiance and experience. An easy 5 for moi. You should go. Bon appetite! read more

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Enjoyed a lovely birthday lunch on the patio at Anis. This French bistro is an Atlanta staple offering savory dishes in a relaxed setting. We enjoyed the mussels and Parmesan frites to start. Special of the day was a delicious duck dish. The group also had salmon salad as well as tamato tartare. Service was great as was the birthday treat and candle! Reservations recommended if you want to sit on the patio. Street parking may be available but the restaurant has valet. read more

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Food, service and ambiance are wonderful. Always a special treat to eat here! We like to come for special occasions.

Another excellent New Years Eve dining at Anis; a timely served pre-fixed menu and everything came out between the courses and had a wonderful taste. This was our 4th year in a row for New Years Eve celebration spent at Anis. The restaurant just feels like home! So pleased!! read more

My friend and I were excited to try Anis Café and Bistro and as we pulled up it was a very cute restaurant with an idyllic cottage setting and lots of trees surrounding it. They offer a cozy outdoor patio and cute indoor seating. We decided to sit inside and were greeted by our waiter, whom you honestly can't tell who works here because no one is dressed professionally or in a streamlined manner. He seemed scattered throughout the dining process and this made for a less than pleasant experience. I had the chicken salad sandwich and my friend had the salmon entree. The food was OK but the quality and combination of ingredients weren't impressive. I asked if the bread was made fresh daily and the waiter responded "yes" however, upon first bite the bread was very hard and crusty---didn't taste fresh made. I requested a box and would have preferred to box my food myself instead of having the waiter do so. Regardless, both the food and the service were average. read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Excellent French cafe known for their in house cured salmon. Highly recommend ordering anything with their in house salmon. I ordered their croque salmon and was pleasantly surprised. The tomato blended nicely with the Salmon and onion was actually very mild. It was like a tomato soup with grilled cheese in one very perfect bite. Bread was extraordinarily crisp and flavors blended very well. They also gave us a free dessert as our first time here. All good desserts but we were just so full. The chicken salad sandwich was also very good- there was tomato in it but tomatoes were well chosen and ripened so it worked well with the chicken salad. Chips on the side for the sandwiches. Friendly service, great vibes, chill, French Revolution meets French American ambassadorship. An excellent joint in buckhead for those who want something high quality but not too formal or fancy. read more

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Very nice setting. Plenty of parking around. The ambiance is better than food. The best dish was escargot on our table, the rest was too bland and tasteless. For what they charge it is not worth it to me to visit them again. read more

- Great business meeting environment - Quick service - Great customer service - Amazing food read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - Tortellini et Boeuf Braisé was a spectacular dish paired with the white Riesling wine. - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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My friends and I love to come to the restaurant and sit on the patio. The staff is very friendly and they always remember us. This time I had the trout and it was amazing! The crème brûlée is proper and I highly recommend. They also have a great selection of wines. read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - Trout dish - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I came for dinner on a Wednesday and this place was buzzing! A place being packed on a weekday night is usually a good sign. Service is quick, attentive, and very warm and welcoming. The overall atmosphere is very relaxed and the patio is a great place to sit on a summer night. We weren't super super hungry so we passed on the starters, but I know I need to come back and try their beloved mussels. We got the tortelloni with beef, and the roasted chicken. For dessert we had creme brulee and the profiteroles. My dinner buddy really enjoyed her tortelloni, and the beef looked super tender. My roast chicken (seems to be a breast with a drumstick) came with potato puree and haricot verts. Perfectly done green beans, perfect potato. Chicken was well seasoned, skin was wonderfully crispy. Meat was a bit on the dry side which is hard to avoid with breast. Creme brulee was the perfect dessert, and my friend enjoyed her profiteroles. Would definitely come back and try the mussels! read more

Nice little bistro tucked into a Buckhead neighborhood with a French approach. Would like to go back and try the little bar when I'm back in town. read more

Very cute French cafe in Buckhead. I would say the ambience is better than the food, but for the price is not a bad deal. A nice spot for a date or hang out with some girlfriends. You can find street parking in the neighborhood. read more

I stopped by this quaint bistro looking for a meal before the gym. The menu was appealing so I had a hard time deciding what to get. The staff assisted me in deciding on the Croque Saumon, salmon was ordered medium but seemed closer to rare. Overall, the sandwich was tasty and the were chips made fresh which provided a soft crunch to them. If that makes sense. Parking is valet, and there is indoor and outdoor seating. I'll need to dine in to get the full experience. This may become one of my "in the cut" spots. Update: I dined in today and I must say the only thing I enjoyed was my cappuccino. Avoid the fish unless it's on a sandwich, maybe. I had their special which consisted of trout. The fish was fishin'... as in you could smell it as soon as the dish was brought out. Either the fish was not fresh or the fish is not stored properly. I even gave their salmon salad a shot. No smell there, but the char on the salmon completely overpowered the flavor the fish and ruined the meal for me. It made me feel as though the grill wasn't very clean. Maybe it's supposed to be that way, but I'm not sure if I know anyone who would enjoy that flavor. I was considering dessert but felt like I didn't want to be disappointed any further, so I decided to settle up and leave. read more

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Back again on a warm summer night. My server was Dali. He was so nice and attentive! Once again we started with that bread basket!! The bread is good but to get to amazing I needed the sauce from the escargot or mussels. That sauce takes the bread from good to irresistible! Ask for some of that sauce on the side- thank me later. Appetizer Soup of the day/ tomato and crab - yum!! Salmon carpaccio - yasss ! Light and refreshing! 2 specials Halibut Duck confit Both dishes were excellent! And dessert was amazing... chocolate with ice cream and almonds!!!! And the rose...CHÂTEAU MINUTY, 'M DE MINUTY,' CÔTES DE PROVENCE, ROSÉ, '19.... Wow!!! read more

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Amazing food and a cozy atmosphere. My wife and I came here to enjoy some escargot. While not your traditional escargot in garlic butter/olive oil, it is absolutely delicious. A nice creamy sauce packed with flavor. We really enjoyed our dish. The service was great and very friendly. Looking forward to our next visit back here. read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - Escargot au Pastis - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I had both the Escargot Au Pastis and Tortelloni et Boeuf Braisé. Both were good, but I enjoyed the escargot much more than my main entree. It was different, but still tasty. For my dinner, I think I counted four (4) tortelloni's with bits of braised beef. Would I get it again? Probably not. I enjoyed the ambience and my husband enjoyed his dinner. I can't really remember what he ordered since it's been over a week since we were there. It's a cute quaint restaurant and a nice place to eat out doors. read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - Escargot Au Pastis - escargots, crispy polenta, roasted garlic, crushed tomatoes. - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I was a first- time visitor killing some time while I waited for a hair appointment and I'm so glad I did. Not pictured is a sample of the creamy potato soup and a desert. Everything was delicious! I visited on a Friday around 1245 and was able to be seated immediately. I opted to sit indoors due to the fabric of my clothing and an outdoor temp of 81 degrees...whew! I could tell my the patrons at the bar that they frequent this establishment. The bartender knew three out of four individuals by name (I was the only exception). Definitely a welcoming environment from the hostess, to the manager, owner and bartender. Anywho, I plan on returning again in the very near future. There's a bit of parking located behind the establishment. Get there early! read more

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A wan experience. Their online menu looked promising until I arrived, and the air went out of my balloon. This is another restaurant that labels itself with a French name and slaps a few imitation Toulouse-Lautrec drawings on its restroom doors to deceive the always Francophilic public. The place is just as big a hoax as Le Bilboquet. Again, no one speaks French until they misunderstand or mispronounce the bon mots on the Frenchie menu. Our waitress was from Ireland (I was born in Ireland), and God bless her heart; she kept talking to me and my companion for twenty minutes before she took our order. Anyway, the food was so bland I can barely remember it. I can say this though: there was no Edith Piaf, so we had to give thanks. Nice ambiance. We had a lovely quiet table and, as our waitress disappeared - obviously giving another twenty-minute Failte to another group and then another- we settled into our seats for a nice after-dinner digestif. Food 4 out of 10 Service 4 out of 10 Ambiance 7 out of 10 read more

Came here for Sunday brunch with a group of friends and sat outside in the covered patio. Service was good although they were very busy. We tried the croque saumon which was absolutely delicious, the croque monsieur, and the Nutella and banana crepes. Their brunch drinks were very good as well, highly recommend the bloody Marie if you like a spicy Bloody Mary! We can't wait to go back! They have valet parking but can be kind of slow when they're busy. You can also street park on your own which is probably easier! read more

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It has been a few years since we last ate here. The food and service was great. We sat on the patio next to the railing. The 2 toppers are a bit small but we had a great view of a raccoon living in a tree across the parking lot. Apparently his name is Maurice per our waiter lol read more

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I love this restaurant. My husband and I have been several times. It's relaxing the food is fantastic and reminds me of my childhood in Paris, France. So this Valentine's Day I thought it would be nice to make a reservation . I made a reservation 3 weeks ago only to be called today to confirm my reservation only to be told they were having a prix fixe menu. They were calling to let us know about the menu in case we wanted to cancel. Well I looked at the menu it was not what I wanted. A four course meal for $79 a person, of food that I would not choose off their dinner menu. We cancelled our reservation and of course cannot get another because it's 2 days before Valentine's Day. I am extremely disappointed. This ruined our valentine day plans. I wish I had been told that three weeks ago I would have made a reservation elsewhere read more

Everything! The night started when I was scheduled to dine with my family (8 of us) across the street at Basil's. Their staff was so overwhelmed by the volume of customers, that they forgot their manners and kept telling me we had to wait (for everything, despite having a reservation). I have no time for poor customer service, so I trekked across the street and was politely greeted by the staff at Anis. Everything about their energy was accommodating. I explained to The host our desire to be away from crowds and that we would like to sit outside. Her attitude was, "of course, we can do that for you. Just give us a moment to set up a table outside." How pleasant... and that, she did. She, herself, went and moved tables around to seat us. From there, the red carpet was rolled out by ALL of the incredible staff. Our waiter, the busboy, the owner, the manager... they take an all hands on deck approach to ensuring your experience is exceptional. It wasn't JUST our table that they catered to. I watched them offer the same, loving treatment to each table. It was such a pleasure. Now, the food... OMG! A delight. EVERYTHING was prepared to perfection. I got the trout, mom got quiche, sister-in-law got sick, and brother got the salmon!!! Each meal was cooked with the right amount of juiciness and crisp...the flavors were so uniquely delightful. I came back to the DC area and searched for another French restaurant to hit the spot, but no one came close! If you are in ATL, GO TO ANIS!!! You will be extremely pleased. read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - A family affair! - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Went for New Year's Eve. Generally- the food was good. The main issue was that we were rushed. Despite lots of empty tables, they served us our steak and Chicken within 2 minutes of it being ordered. Obviously, they had lots of cooked steaks ready to serve. Mine was way undercooked and I had to wait 7-8 minutes for our server to ask if everything was ok, to let her know that it wasn't. read more

Tried another French restaurant this weekend! 10/10 for the atmosphere and the vibe. It really felt like a French cafe but not in a cliché way. We sat outside on the patio and the string lights over us were so cute, as well as the decorations! 10/10 for the staff. They were very friendly and even spoke to us in French! 9/10 for the selection on the menu and the price. It was slightly expensive but at the same time pretty reasonable for the selection and location. It isn't super vegetarian-friendly. There are a couple of options but a lot of traditional French food isn't vegetarian so it is understandable. I think my main complaint would be that there were only 2 main dishes that were veggie but the one I chose was really nothing special. Personally, I'd rather see crêpes salées or galettes or something else that could easily be vegetarian rather than just a veggie sandwich. There was a pasta option though, so I will definitely try that one next time! But if you aren't vegetarian, you definitely have a good selection of dishes :) 5/10 for the veggie sandwich. I wasn't really a fan. There was way too much spinach and mushroom it was kind of, for lack of better words, " slimy " and hard to chew. After, that is just my opinion. It was definitely edible I just felt it was a little heavy on those two ingredients and I'd have rather had more peppers/tomatoes instead. Especially since it was accompanied by a large green salad. Which also was dry. I didn't notice any vinaigrette on the salad. Overall for the ambiance it was definitely worth it. My food was alright but I will have to try the pasta next time for sure! Still highly recommend and I absolutely will be going back even if it is just to try a cheese plate and wine haha read more

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Always a great experience! The food is wonderful and the service always friendly. Not to mention they have my favorite French wine.

Went for the Easter brunch and was disappointed. Way to crowded with long line to get to food which was laid out in a too small room. Food was good but not great. French toast was cold and shrimp seemed limp. Beef tenderloin was good a d server was fun. For $45 would not do again. read more

Little house off Pharr Road with free parking in the back. the ambience is lovely, the tables are well separated during this crisis that offer safe Covid atmosphere. the decor is lovely, the staff is friendly, the food is good . Came during the week, made a reservation. we had mussels, 3 cheese quiche,trout and of course the desert sampler plate. everything was perfect the stuff was attentive it has a pleasure to eat there We sat on the covered patio with heater- perfect read more

Anis Cafe & Bistro - Dessert sampler plate - French Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia