Our experience at Boxcar has been amazing. The service and food has been on point. We had the…read moreopportunity to meet Chef Troy. His creative meals has me coming back more frequently than i anticipated. He make you feels special when you arrive and comes out to greet the audience. Thanks for your unlimited food options and service Chef Troy. Keep up the great work

My crew and I love Boxcar! The vibes are always consistent, whether we're sitting at the bar or…read moregrabbing a table. It's a great spot to come with friends, enjoy some good food and drinks, and have a good time. They also have some pretty good happy hour specials during the week, which makes it even better for a weekday outing. Definitely a spot we enjoy coming back to!

Staff and food are amazing! We felt like we were walking into a friend's home for breakfast!read more

Great service, food is reasonable in comparison to other breakfest spots. The vibe and atmosphere…read moreis great and inviting.

Definitely keeping this spot on my 'to visit list' when I come to Atlanta. I had great experience…read moreall around. The hostess was very friendly when we checked in. We hand a little wait while our was being prepared. So me and a friend grabbed a Spicy Mexico City at the bar. It was pretty good. The brunch menu has expensive with plenty of options. There something for everything on there. For our starters we had the Okonomiyaki fries, Peruvian chicken gyoza tacos and the watermelon salad. The Okonomiyaki fries were amazing. The reminded of like a bbq fry. Absolutely loved the flavor. The salad and tacos were also great. For our mains we had the spicy miso herb Caesar salad with poke tuna and the spicy tuna "toast". We all loved it. Both dishes were perfectly portioned and full of flavor. I forgot to take photos, but the decor in the restaurant is super cute. There plenty of seating throughout including the bar, the main area and. The patio area. I'm looking forward to coming back

Service is amazing. The manager and hostess Maya was kind from the beginning. My husband and I…read moreoriginally arrived 20 minutes late for our dinner appointment which happened to be 40 minutes before they close but she had such a very good attitude from the beginning! Our server was Robin. He was pleasant and had really good service. He told us to relax and not worry about the restaurant closing. That made us feel better. Maya and Robin told us to come back for brunch so we did. The food during during was amazing. We got the ahi tuna tacos and the edamame and shared the burger and the salad. Everything was colorful and full of flavor. There isn't one item that left us disappointed. For brunch we came back and had the tuna tacos again. My husband loved them so much he ordered them two more times. We also had the bao Benedict and the tuna toast, which came recommended by Maya. All amazing. Also try the fruit salad and the nachos! For drinks we had the cold brew martini and the Caribbean Coffee made by Jess who was also very kind. I told my husband that the good, colorful food combined with the ambience and amazing service made me feel like I was on a vacation. I love this place and have added to one of my favorites. Cheers!

I absolutely love this restaurant. They are always so welcoming and the atmosphere is really nice…read more It's great for business meetings or a romantic dinner. Making reservations is really simple via OpenTable. They have Valley parking which cost around eight dollars, but there is also a parking garage where you can pay by the hour. They have a pretty large dining room with an area for more private dining as well and they also have seating at the oyster bar. This is my fourth visit and each visit the food has been really good. For our appetizers we got my favorite the shrimp à la Plancha, but I did notice that the bread that comes with the dish has gotten significantly smaller. For dinner we had the fingerling potatoes, which I was not a fan of. They were pretty hard. I got the red fish for my entrée and we got the collard greens for our vegetable and the greens tasted amazing. My friend ordered the She Crab Soup and Fried Oysters and said they were both delicious. I missed out on the Peach cake (out of season) but they had Apple and I liked it.

The optimist is in Atlanta treasure. There's a beautiful oyster bar when you walk in dimly lit and…read morevery sexy. Our server was very nice and made excellent recommendations. We also enjoyed our cocktails. That old San Juan will put you underneath the table if you're not careful. (imagine an old-fashioned made with two types of rum). You can eat outdoors or in and the sound level isn't too loud all that's great, but the real star is the food. At our table, we had the spicy kale salad, fried oysters she crab soup, and blackened red fish. All of these dishes were expertly prepare prepared... but that black and red fish was a thing of beauty oh my gosh! Ridiculously delicious. If you're having trouble making up your mind, listen to me right now get the freaking blackened red fish, OK?! I almost forgot we also had dessert. Everyone except for me really loved that apple pudding cake. I thought it was just kind of a mess. But ohhhh, the Keylime pie!! A work of art! So very good.

A breath of fresh air for the neighborhood Walked into The…read moreEmber Room* expecting the usual gastropub vibe and left actually excited about where American food is heading. The space is clean but not sterile: exposed brick, warm wood, and a bar that glows like it wants you to linger. *The food* skips the tired "burgers and mac" checklist. Think short rib agnolotti with smoked corn puree, charred broccolini with miso-garlic butter, and a fried chicken sandwich that somehow stays crisp under a jalapeño honey glaze. Portions are generous without being wasteful, and everything tastes intentional like the kitchen tested it 10 times before it hit the menu. *The cocktails are the real flex.* The menu changes seasonally, but the bar team leans into flavor over gimmicks. I tried the *Oaxacan Old Fashioned* with mezcal, mole bitters, and orange peel that's torched tableside. Smoky, slightly sweet, zero gimmick. My friend went for the *Cucumber Basil Gimlet* and said it tasted like summer in a glass. No sugary syrup bombs here. Bartenders actually explain what's in your drink if you ask, and they're good at steering you if you're unsure. Service hit the sweet spot between attentive and relaxed. Water refills showed up without hovering, and the server knew the menu well enough to call out what's spicy, what's rich, and what's worth splitting. It feels like a place locals will become regulars at, but it's good enough to bring out-of-town friends to. Creative without being precious, tasty without being safe. Sorry I didn't take pictures,

My experience as to my sister was completely different. My Caesar chicken wrap and fries came out…read morenice and hot. However my sisters fries were cold. Our waiter Chris was quick to respond and replace them with fresh ones. I enjoyed my wrap but my sisters felt the strips were over breaded. Took half of mine to go. A huge storm hit the area and they let us wait it out. Then upon request they gave us two trash bags so we could at least stay some what dry.

Good variety of cuisine good location interesting to try different types of foods from different…read moreethnic groups

I brought my cousins visiting from Chicago to Virgil's last evening. Friday evening in Atlanta, so…read moreI made a reservation. We were seated on the rooftop deck and it was a little hot. No ceiling fans, why not? The host (blond headed guy) was super nice and got us seated quicky. Our server Calli was also the bartender. He was very nice and polite, but he was clearly stretched doing double duty as server and bartender. His drinks were on point, but It took forever to get apitizers, and entrees, and it was difficult for him to really check on our table as often as we would have liked. He tried his best. Now the food: The smothered pork chops, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, collards, mac and cheese was great. Those chicken wings were fried to perfection 10/10. The mac and cheese wasn't really as creamy as I like but it was still really good. I wanted to take my out of town guest somewhere they could only experience in Atlanta. And, I wanted them to go back to Chicago and say what a great dining experience they had. In terms of the food, and drinks, location, they were well pleased and said I picked a winner. Now when the sun went down the music got crunk and the younger crowd started to pour in. It was a bit loud for the 45 up foks, but at least it was good R&B so we adapted.

We went for y husbands birthday dinner. Food was excellent! Service was great. The kitchen was a…read morelittle slow but it was not a terrible wait. Burrata appetizer was really good. The chicken, steak and short ribs were top notch. I was so happy the bar could make an Aperol Spritz! The strawberry tiramisu was a nice way to end an excellent meal. Will definitely be back. **side note** - please PLEASE water your trees

My family and I were really excited to try to urban licks, as we had heard so much about it from so…read moremany different people. We came here for a birthday dinner celebration and we met with great customer service and a lovely atmosphere. There was a jazz trio performing, and the ambience of the restaurant was great. We were seated in an area that had a lot of traffic so some of us were bumped multiple times by servers, food going over our heads, people swinging their jackets, it just seemed as if the tables were a bit too close together. The food. We ordered the shrimp appetizer, the fried green tomatoes, and the pork belly. All of these were delicious, though we did feel like the tomatoes could've been a little crispy. The Carolina gold sauce on the pork belly was a nice tangy combination with the protein, and the shrimp had a surprisingly good sauce. The issue that we fell into with two urban licks were the mains ... We felt that the rotisserie chicken was a bit dry, and flavor was confusing as it was presenting as tandoori, but had an underlying flavor we just couldn't get into. The market fish on the menu for the day was a red snapper, and it didn't come with any sides, but it seemed like the fish was simply fried in the oil and it didn't have any seasoning or underlying flavor which we were disappointed in. The Hawaiian wahoo fish was a bit overcooked, and the "jerk" short ribs leaned more habanero salsa in the taste. The coconut rice and peas that went along with it was also dry, without coconut taste, and missed the mark for us. We are Caribbean and this was a disappointment to experience. The description on the page oversold it just a bit. We were able to call the manager, and they removed the chicken dish from our bill and took half of the final price of the short rib from our bill as well, and that was appreciated! Looking around the restaurant, it seemed like everyone was enjoying their meal, though we could never know what conversations were being had at those tables, and it just seems like this restaurant was not for us personally! Great service, but due to the food, we don't plan to return

I ordered this via Uber eats tonight and was honestly a little scared bc of the lack of yelp…read morereviews - but guys, I am blown away! I got the grilled cheese with the patty and added mushrooms, and also got the tomato bisque on the side. It was soooo delish! I think next time I'll prolly just get the regular grilled cheese, because for me, personally, it was a little too heavy. However, the bread was so flavorful, cheese was really good and the tomato bisque was divine! I also got the black truffle tots... they were okay but not really needed with what I had already ordered.

Havent had a better grilled cheese sandwich... anywhere. Loved the vibes as well. They have heaters…read moreunder the awning, so youll be ok with the slight chill in the afternoon. Ordering was super easy. When you enter your number, they'll text you when everything is ready. We tried the Filet Me-On, Cinco, and the balboa. If youre looking for a tender chew with a gourmet fill, get the Filet me on. If you want a spicy italian-esque sandwich filled with cheese and fresh herbs, grab the Balboa. If just an extra cheesy sandwich on toasted butter bread is your ask, the Cinco is what you need. We eat at a nee restaurant weekly. We will definitely be back here!!!

My friends and I were here for the world cup this weekend, and decided to stop in at the suggestion…read moreof another friend in our group. In short- we are very glad that we did. We placed a reservation online and arrived a little early to fight the ATL traffic, and our table was still ready for us. The standout at this location to us was the service. Our server, Erin was insanely knowledgeable about the menu. Her recommendations were catered to our taste perfectly. I had the chicken, which was seared beautifully while still remaining juicy. I also had a cocktail which tasted carefully crafted. We enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant as well, the decor was hip and right in our style. Overall a very positive experience- thanks to erin and everyone working that night for your attentiveness!

Friends invited us, and they're into the whole tiki aesthetic, so the cocktails and decor are right…read morein their wheelhouse. Meanwhile, we found the whole thing to be a chore. First, I tried to see the menu online but quickly found there are a lot of menus and they change, so you can't really know what they're serving. They had just five entrees to pick from, and none were very appetizing. Each was over-engineered, too. They were good about asking about allergies, but if you're traveling and careful about introducing new things to your diet, maybe this place isn't for you. They do have a steak. At $200, it's made for the entire table. You can't just get a steak, even though they clearly have steak. Frankly, a lot of the menu was just gross. Sweetbreads, steak tartare, veal. We picked a chicken plate with potatoes. The potatoes were fine. The chicken was very dry. I asked for iced tea. "We don't serve tea products" was the response. WTF? And while the cocktail and wine choices seemed numerous, the beer was extremely limited. We just stuck with water. Then there was the service. The staff were polite and prompt, but some of the habits were just deeply weird. They kept coming by and folding our napkins. Like, you get up, use the bathroom (an unmarked door adjacent to the kitchen), come back, and somebody has picked up your napkin, the one you've been touching your face with, folded it with their bare hands, and left it there. Look, servers roll silverware and I'm no germophobe, but we really don't need more people touching my napkin throughout the meal, do we? This carried over to other staff who would randomly stop by to clear plates and wipe the table down while we all had to stop talking, watch them replace perfectly clean silverware with new perfectly clean silverware, and then leave. Always with new people. None of this makes it a bad restaurant. It's probably exactly what some people are looking for. It just isn't for me.

Like most spots in Atlanta, Hollywood ATL is a whole vibe--even down to the parking. I found this…read moreplace through Groupon. They're a newer restaurant with multiple promos, and I snagged the $100 dining credit for $50. After checking their menu and health score, I figured it was worth it. Parking & First Impressions: I first tried the lot across the street--ran over a glass bottle from an overflowing trash can, and the kiosk wanted over $20. No thanks. I walked to the door at 6 PM (they open at 4), only to find it locked. After pushing, pulling, and almost breaking it, I called. The manager was just as confused but eventually sent someone to let us in. Turns out, cheaper parking is directly behind the building for $10. Pro tip: if you can squeeze between the fence, you'll end up right at the restaurant's street without circling around. That matters, especially since a lady was pacing the block knocking on car windows. The Space: The vibe inside? Definitely vibey--low-lit, lounge style. From what I could tell, seating was mostly booths and a bit limited (maybe there's an upstairs). We were the only ones there and picked our booth, but had to ask for the table to be wiped down. Odd, considering we arrived two hours after opening. Service & Groupon Details: Our server seemed new but thorough--she double-checked everything with the manager, especially around the Groupon. I appreciated that. Too often, places surprise you with hidden fees or weird gratuity rules. No such issue here. Bonus: the brunch menu runs all day. Food & Drinks: We went all in on the $100 credit: Truffle & Parmesan Fries - $12.50 Lamb Chop Lollipops - $38 Monte Cristo-style Cinnamon Bun Sandwich - $20 Salmon & Grits - $22 "The Django" cocktail - $18 The fries? Fantastic. Big portion, fresh, and flavorful--something I'd order on UberEats alone. The lamb chops? Worth every dollar. Perfectly cooked, plenty of meat, and that honey balsamic glaze was chef's kiss. The brussels sprouts could've been sautéed longer, but not bad. I originally wanted the ribeye and eggs platter, but they were out of steak. Disappointing, but the cinnamon bun sandwich more than made up for it--sweet, savory, and satisfying (though they forgot the breakfast potatoes). My fiancée's salmon was well done, not dry, but the grits needed more time and more cheese. I mentioned it to the chef when she came out. Now, the drink? That was the showstopper. "The Django" came with cherry wood smoke infused right at the table. I let it sit for a few minutes, and wow--smooth, robust, with the last sips hitting hard. Not a complaint, just a heads-up. Overall: This is a chill spot with good food and unique touches. It's not perfect--a few gnats keep hovered around our table, and service is still finding its groove--but it's far from terrible. I'd come back, maybe later in the evening to see the nightlife vibe, or in the future once things feel more polished.

I got invited here for an event. The event took place before they opened. While we waited for…read moreeverything to began, they were nice enough to bring out some of their food items on their menu. I had the pleasure of meeting the manager and the chef. The chef did her thing, all of the food was amazing. I thought the restaurant and lounge was a cool spot to hang out. They also had an upstairs area. It is located downtown, so just be prepared to pay for parking. That was my only concern.