Blind Pig Tavern is exactly what our family needed after a long day of traveling from Southern…read moreCalifornia. Athens is the first stop of an SEC college tour for my high school girls and after getting screwed by Avis giving us a lame-ass minivan rather than the Jeep that I reserved and our hotel being below Hilton standards (despite being a Hilton), a good, enjoyable dinner is what we were looking for. Compounding this issue was the fact that it was Valentine's Day on a Saturday night; for the record, VD is the absolute worst day in the world for guys. Most restaurants had waits of 45+ minutes and our appetites simply weren't in a position to cooperate with such a delay. We stumbled across Blind Pig Tavern and we immediately felt welcome. The staff was great, my spicy margaritas hit the spot and our food was A+. I went with the blackened fish sandwich and it had great flavor and it wasn't heavy. My girls enjoyed their salads and the nacho appetizer was devoured in five minutes flat. The best experience of our evening at Blind Pig Tavern was Mattie, our server. Not only was she friendly and engaging, but she has earned the title of the "Best Athens, Georgia Ambassador... Ever!" Her knowledge about the town she's grown up in and advocacy for attractions on and off the UGA campus was more than appreciated. Her livelihood and pride of her hometown and customer engagement has easily earned her this official/unofficial title! Please check out Blind Pig Tavern for some great eats and, if you're lucky, you may have Mattie as your server. And if you're from out of town, she'll immediately make you feel right at home.

Nice sports pub with good food and casual ambience…read more Food: The food is very good for this type of restaurant -casual not fancy. Met friends for lunch. Tried several types of burgers and sandwiches. Burgers were done as requested/ sides were good. Onion rings are fried-not the frozen and baked kind like some places. Slaw is good and fresh. But friend said the black beans were good-not overcooked and mushy. The fries were crisp. The sandwiches were on toasted bread and were tasty. Service: Servers were pleasant and helpful. Facility: Old but well maintained. Location: Conveniently located in a large strip mall with lots of parking. Other restaurants , grocery stores, etc nearby.

Super cute space‼ Great ambiance and romantic spot with soft…read moremusic The service was great. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable The food was wonderful The tomatoe bisque was great. We ordered the crab cake which was delicious. My husband loved his Seafood Pasta. I had the special, Grouper with Shrimp with Beurre Blanc sauce which was excellent

We stumbled on this neat little place on our last visit to Athens. It's a small place with an…read moreinteresting vibe and a great menu. We started with the crabcake appetizer, which was very good. My wife had the special, grouper with shrimp. It was well plated and delicious. I ordered the seafood fettuccine, mussels, clams, shrimp scallops and whitefish over fettuccine. Again, tasty and nicely plated. Tiramisu finished off the meal. It's a little hard to find, so call for directions if you have any questions about where they are.

We came here based on a recommendation from good friends. Outside seating is always a plus. I loved…read morethat everyone knew one another! The pub vibe was genuine, not forced. I loved the food! We got the pork belly, burger and special (a curry). Our waitress was great! Looking forward to going back.

Very cool, authentic seeming British pub. Small, (appropriately) noisy, great overall…read moredecor/atmosphere. Terrific service and super-fair prices. A ton of British (and other) beers on tap, fair drink prices. The menu is concise but varied--fish and chips, bangers and mash, royale burger, lamb burger. We REALLY enjoyed the pork belly in Korean BBQ starter, absolutely fantastic. I had a double fish and chips, my wife the Royale burger. Loved the meal, wish we'd had room to try the sticky toffee pudding to see if it's as good as Ramsey's at Hell's Kitchen. Parking is limited, as is seating.

First visit to this cheery, casual diner and we were really pleased with our choices. We will…read morereturn for breakfast again soon. Food: Nice size menu with plenty of breakfast and lunch choices. We liked the burger over fries in a salad -plenty of meat and fresh lettuce snd crispy fries. Our friends liked their breakfast food orders. One person tried the meatloaf and said he would order it again; its done in a gravy rather than a tomato sauce. The food came quickly even though the restaurant was fairly full. Service : Our server, Tess, was friendly and efficient. She checked on us frequently and made sure our beverage glasses were not empty. Facility -Clean. comfortable. Cheery There is a small parking lot-but there are more parking places nearby in another store's lot. Location -Convenient location on a busy city street just outside of town, with lots of shopping nearby.

My daughter chosen Metro Dinner to cater breakfast for our family that was in town for my…read moregranddaughter's graduation. The food was delicious! The service was great and the delivery lady was so nice. I've never dined there before but I will from now on when I have another opportunity. I highly recommend Metro Diner!!!

Good food and service-uncomfortably loud ambience. Ok to…read moreeat here alone or if you don't want to have a conversation with the others at your table. The food is very good, and the service is great-but the noise level is so loud it's almost impossible to have a conversation-you have to yell. I was watching the decibel level on an app on my cell phone -and I wondered what the effect is on the hearing of the staff that put up with this level of loudness for a whole shift of work hours. In fairness, the place was full, so maybe it's better when they are not busy. But, if I were the owner I would consider noise abatement/amelioration for the sake of the customers and the staff. Parking free on the site. Outdoor tables -but they are on the sun.

I would honestly given the Athen's First Watch a 4.5/5. I'm so glad I was able to try the new…read morelocation. My friend and I came on a Sunday, in the early afternoon. We used the Get in Line feature on the website, which was great to get quickly seated. The restaurant is very open and even has a cute bar in center with plenty of seats We started with getting some of the fresh juices, our sever was sweet enough to give us a sample of the Watermelon Wake Up which I thought was delicious! My friend's go to is the Morning Meditation, so she went with that. Next for food, we decided to share two plates (Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast & Smoked Salmon Roasted Vegetable Frittata). The food came out fairly quick and I'm glad we decided the split the plates, since the French toast doesn't come with any sides! Both were delicious, I will say I expect my French toast to be a little more on the sweeter side and the Strawberry Tres Leches was not. Without the whipped cream, I need syrup and did not taste the cinnamon that I associate with tres leches. Overall, I enjoyed visiting the new First Watch location and will most likely be back.

We had a fantastic experience at South Kitchen + Bar! We started with drinks--a frozen chocolate…read moremartini (absolutely decadent!) and a few beers. Great spot to celebrate our graduate! Go DAWGS! The real standout of the meal was the duck fat tater tots. These were sinfully delicious. They were crispy, rich, and easily one of the best appetizers I've had in a long time. They include three different dips We visited during lunch service, and everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. The portions were generous, especially considering the price, and the overall quality was excellent. If you're looking for a great lunch spot with memorable bites and solid service, South Kitchen + Bar is definitely worth the visit!

I'd give this a 4.5 if I could! I had a few hiccups with timing, but the flavors and the proactive…read moreservice recovery made it a place worth returning to. The ambiance was also a vibe. The food: I went with the Fried Chicken Blue Plate. Between the regular and the Nashville Hot, the Nashville was the winner--flavorful and moist without being overwhelming with the spice. Huge shoutout to my server for suggesting the brussel sprouts; that glaze is incredible and they were easily my favorite part of the plate. The mashed sweet potatoes were unique--I'm still debating if I liked them or loved them. The jalapeño cornbread was a bit sweet for my taste but on par with most restaurant cornbread. The mac & cheese wasn't bad, but also didn't do much for me like most restaurant mac & cheese. The cocktail: Do not sleep on Nana's Naissance. I wasn't sure what to expect from the ingredients, but it's like an elevated take on Rumchata. The service: I was seated at the bar and experienced a noticeable delay--a group that arrived well after me almost finished their meal before mine arrived. However, the waitress acknowledged the wait before I even had to mention it and made things right. I really appreciate that kind of proactive service. We're all human, and they handled the situation very professionally.

Love this place. If you are dumb, selfish, and/ or a Karen, you will be sad here. We come here…read morefrequently and always get fabulous food and great service. Tons of food and awesome kitchen! Best fries in Athens. WONDERFUL, personable bartenders as well. If you are not getting good service, perhaps you should consider how you're treating them in turn.

Every few years I give this place a try again and consistently am disappointed. Definitely will…read morenever try again. Food is hit or miss. Service is either OK or abysmal. I typically don't write reviews this negative, but I think it's definitely worth avoiding. So many better options for Food and Athens. Wings were burnt to a crisp and so dry you couldn't even get them off the bone. The piece of slow cooked beef I got was all fat and not edible. We attempted to order beer and struck out five times before they actually had one on their menu in stock. The waitress was not aware of what they did and didn't have so just kept coming back five times to tell us sorry that one was out. Literally ended up ordering a corona on draft. That's not exactly what I was going for at a place that prides themselves on a large amount of beer on tap.

The food was 4/5 but the waitress was 100/5. I wish I could remember her name. She was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and had a artistic flair in discussing the various specials and desserts. I ordered the last resort's praline and I felt the portion size was rather small. However, it was a very savory comfort dish perfect on that rainy day. My advisor ordered a salad with salmon, which would have been pretty hard to get wrong, so she enjoyed that.

Honestly, I would say it's overrated. But It's a very popular place, and it can be hard to get a…read moretable at times. It's an upscale place to be sure, but it's not fussy. Just don't show up looking like a slob. I would say, just dress up casual just a little, and you will probably be fine. I ordered the duck special. I love duck, and I order it whenever it is available anywhere I happen to be, but my plate was underwhelming. What saves this review and bumps it up from three stars to four is the ambience and the service. It has a nice ambience, and the service was impeccable. I don't hold a grudge if a place is promising. I'll try it again the next time I'm in town. Cheers!

It's been more than 20 years since I was a law student at UGA, and I've considered 5 & 10 to be…read morethe high water mark for Athens dining this entire time. Nestled in a gorgeous building that was once a residential house, the restaurant has a gorgeous and cozy ambience that makes you feel like you're visiting with friends from the moment you enter. The menu changes with the seasons, and I've never been less than impressed with the often-inventive dishes. I highly recommend starting with their cast iron cornbread. It sounds simple, but it's truly elevated. Right now, the sweet potato brown butter pierogies are absolutely mouth-watering, and the hazelnut bread pudding is rich and a perfect blend of sweetness and cream. The waitstaff is top notch and you'll receive better, more attentive service here than at restaurants with much larger price tags in Atlanta. They also have an impressive cocktail program and wine list. On the "it's the little things" list, the candles 5 & 10 uses in the restroom are outstanding! They sell them and they're spendy, but worth it.

I'm very sad, came here to try the margarita(diggin on you), it was the most expensive item on the…read moredrink menu, so I thought it would be worth the price of 15 dollars for one drink!! It was one single sip, halfway up the glass. the ice cube was the whole entire cup. I was very disappointed because 15 dollars on one drink is a little absurd for one sip of margarita that did not taste strong.