food was good but it definitely has roaches on the inside of the restaurant. Lit had one crawl on me while eating. But besides that the food was good and the chai tea was so delicious read more

Everything was really good!!! Had the Thai ice tea, crab Rangoon, beef pad Thai, tofu massaman curry and mango sticky rice.

Nice Thai and Vietnamese restaurant with good selection of food and good mix of spices. Service was very attentive and friendly. Good vibe, location in the Prado and a great lunchtime experience. Will go back. read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Basil Beef, Grouper - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small intimate space[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], delicious food, lackluster service. Chicken lo mein and dumplings were yummy

The mussels in green curry is AMAZING. I love this place and I tell every single person I meet about it. The seafood fried rice is excellent 10/10 recommend and always get a side of curry!!!! read more

I was excited about a Vietnamese/Thai place in Sandy Springs, so I wish I could say I like this place, but I really don't. I got the roti for appetizer and it is the smallest portion size I've ever got a restaurant, for double the price. Would much rather drive a bit further to Makak. Got the Shaking Beef and it was alright. Flavorful but I would say it's a bit too salty. Also about $28 when I can get it for half the price at any pho restaurant on Buford Highway. Not worth the money I spent unfortunately. Nice and cute ambiance though. And the staff was nice enough. I really go to the restaurant for the food though. read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Shaking Tenderloin - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Pleasantly surprised is the best way to describe my experience at 285 Colonial Kitchen. Great food and friendly service. In Sandy Springs and the surrounding area, I recommend this place if you're looking for Vietnamese cuisine, but in an elevated environment. This is more of a Vietnamese-French fusion or, in a broader sense, Asian fusion restaurant. Vietnamese food is influenced by French cuisine and 285 Colonial Kitchen likes to emphasize that. If you're a purist, don't let the "fusion" part scare you away. For Atlanta restaurant enthusiasts, I think a good comparison for 285 Colonial Kitchen is Le Fat on Marietta Street. Both restaurants like to showcase dishes from Vietnam's French colonial period. While 285 is a little less fancy than Le Fat, it's still classed up and works well for both a date night and a casual meal out. The restaurant looks nice and it's certainly more elegant than your typical pho joint. Floor to ceiling, you can tell they've put extra thought and effort into the decor. For longtime Atlantans, another good comparison is the old Com Dunwoody (later known as Simha: https://bit.ly/3gM64s6) which was the second location of Buford Highway standby Com Vietnamese Grill (https://bit.ly/2XSgNd4). The owner and executive chef of 285 Colonial Kitchen, Duc Tran, was the founder and original owner of both Com locations. Chef Tran opened the first Com on BuHi in 2004. Currently, he owns and operates 285 Colonial Kitchen and another Vietnamese restaurant named after a Georgia interstate, 575 Bistro in Kennesaw (https://bit.ly/31JRcnP). He opened 285 in August 2019. Chef Tran told me he's done with restaurants after 285 and 575. I don't blame him. It's a tough industry. One great thing about this restaurant, and something most other Vietnamese restaurants do not have, is their patio. It's nice too; fenced in with comfy chairs and umbrellas. I'm not sure I can name many restaurants in Atlanta where you can enjoy a bowl of pho outdoors. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, outside seating is definitely an advantage for restaurants that have it. Speaking of pho, 285 Colonial Kitchen's pho is solid. I recommend it, but note if you like pho with a lot of ingredients, such as tendon and tripe, you'll have to head to Pho 24 (nearby) or BuHi. 285 doesn't offer as many meat options nor did we receive any culantro (one of my favorite raw veggie pho sides), but that was okay because what 285 did serve was high quality and delicious. Their broth was so tasty that my tablemate commented on how good it was then picked up his bowl and slurped down every last drop. That should tell you something. 285's broth is definitely superior to Pho 24's down the street and, in general, I think it's above average. 285's pho comes in two sizes, regular ($11-13 per bowl) and large (+$1.50). We ordered regular sizes and it was plenty of food; then again, our group also ordered multiple apps and entrees. Here's what I had: App * Grilled Beef Grape Leaves ($8) - mixed greens, peanuts, crispy scallions, "fish vinaigrette sauce" Entree * Shaking Steak & Fries ($24) - pan-seared filet mignon (10 oz), wild creamy red wine sauce, red onions, red bell peppers Pho * Filet Mignon & Brisket Pho ($12.50) - beef broth, 24-hour slow-cooked beef bones, rice noodles, red onion, scallion, cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, lime, jalapeno Dessert * Creme Brulee Cheesecake ($6) * Guava Cheesecake ($6) I recommend all of the above. Everything was delicious. I originally wanted banh mi too (a Vietnamese sandwich), but 285 only offers that at lunchtime (we visited for dinner). Like the restaurant, the dishes were beautiful. Each item was plated and presented in eye-appealing fashion. In one word, the Grilled Beef Grape Leaves were succulent. There were three pieces of grape leaves stuffed with savory marinated Vietnamese beef. Each thick and juicy piece was served sliced in half. There were all sorts of fresh and colorful ingredients that accompanied the stuffed grape leaves, providing different flavors and textures. One of the more interesting ingredients were what I think were red pear (or teardrop) tomatoes. Yummy. The Shaking Steak & Fries was an interesting fusion dish that worked well. It was a play on Vietnamese shaking beef and French steak frites. It was essentially shaking beef with a side of fries and ketchup. The steak (filet mignon) I received was very good quality. The meat was tender and flavorful. Appetizing, thick chunks of steak with freshly chopped veggies. And you can't go wrong with golden crispy slender fries with ketchup. Good stuff. The same quality filet mignon and equally good quality beef brisket was used in my pho and the meat portions were generous. The noodles were on point in terms of consistency and the veggies were fresh all around. The slices of cheesecake came with thinly sliced ripe apple. The cakes were smooth, rich, and delectable. Service from Chef Tran and server Chris D was outstanding. read more

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I love it here! No complaints about the food or the service! The chef did an excellent job This place is great for dates or quiet groups or to just sit by the bar.. such a lovely ambiance read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Lemon Cake - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The food and drinks were good, but don't go if you are on any sort of schedule. After sitting for 15 minutes we asked if we could order drinks. The whole experience consisted of us flagging down an almost non existent waiter whenever we needed something (to order dinner, more drinks, the check, etc). Again, the food and drinks were good but the service was terrible. read more

R and I came to eat appetizers at Colonial Kitchen and Bar last night (Friday) at around 7:15 pm. This restaurant shares a free parking lot with one other business next door, and there are more than enough spaces for both businesses, so there should not be an issue with finding parking. Overall, Colonial Kitchen is part of the Prado shopping complex. We walked in, and were immediately greeted, quickly seated at one of the tables next to the floor-to-ceiling windows, and provided menus. Colonial Kitchen looks very nice and clean. There are three areas: a small dining area visible upon entering through the front door; a bar with tall chairs at the counter, and nearby tables and chairs; and a fenced outdoor covered patio. A few minutes after being seated, our server came by, and we had many questions about the food, all of which he was able to capably answer. We ordered basil rolls (2 rolls each cut in half) and fried calamari. The basil rolls were lettuce, noodle, carrot, avocado, grilled shrimp wrapped in seasoned rice paper served with tamarind sauce and crushed peanuts. The fried calamari, lightly battered calamari and fresh basil leaves, was deep fried to perfection. It was served with a house-made sweet and sour sauce. Ten minutes after ordering, the basil rolls were served. These rolls were among the best I've ever had. The lettuce was fresh, and the multiple flavors were on the bold side, meaning that the rolls were great tasting. The sauce added a light spiciness. Excellent rolls! The calamari and the basil leaves had a nice and light crispy crunchiness, like a cross between a great tempura and Korean fried chicken. The calamari was tasty, but the basil lacked flavor. The only issue that I had was that the portions for both of the appetizers were rather small for the price point, especially the calamari. After we ate the calamari and basil leaves, we were left with a fried bowl (made with flour?) more than half filled with fried noodles (rice?), and both the bowl and the noodles tasted awful and were inedible (we tried them). The service was ok throughout the time we were there. The employees were nice and they were quick, but they didn't come to our table often enough to check on us. We needed water refills and more napkins, but no one was around for us to ask. Before we left, I asked one of the employees how Thai food fit in with the sign outside on the building - "285 Colonial Kitchen and Bar French and Vietnamese Cuisines." In short summary, he told us that there was a change in ownership, and they did a rebrand recently and haven't gotten around to updating their sign. He said that they now call the business "Colonial Kitchen." read more

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Went here for the 1st time as a recommendation. Unfortunately will be my last. If I wanted sub-par service I would just go to McDonalds (I don't eat at McDonalds). The food is alright and not worth waiting 40 minutes for a small order. I'll pass read more

Colonial Kitchen is located on the busy street of Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. They have their own parking lot so plenty of spaces to park. I love the friendly services, clean & safe environment, nice outdoor ambiance but the foods were just mediocre for me. We ordered: - Grilled Beef Grape Leaves ($8) - Braised Ginger Sea Bass ($25) - Filet mignon & Brisket Gluten Free Pho ($12.50) - Creme Brûlée Cheesecake ($6) The Pho broth was good; however, the noodles were not. The noodles were not fresh pho noodles & seemed like they just came out of the freezer. They were all stuck together & hard as well. The filet mignon was very tender tho. The highlight for me was the sea bass, surprisingly. It tasted really fresh & the sauce complimented it very well. The creme Brûlée cheesecake was just meh! I didn't quite like the cake bottom, it was soggy & tasted weird. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience & I wouldn't mind coming back again. (: read more

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Had lunch today for first time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quaint little establishment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent atmosphere, food and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A little on the expensive side but worth it for the experience. read more

Tom Kha soup is exceptional as well as rest of menu. Place is Annie's Thai Castle on steroids Met owner he is great. read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It was an honor to meet the restaurant owner at Colonial Kitchen & Bar in Roswell. The food was definitely the food I've been looking for. (the taste of homemade) and the drink! I must say... the owner herself made the drinks for me and she used organic ingredients which made my cocktail to my liking. Check them out for yourself and thank me later! read more

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So many choices and everything was delicious. Service was good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]space was decent and cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

It's so good! Great service and cocktails and food! The bar is beautiful. And convenient parking. read more

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The food here is absolutely incredible - fresh, delicious, and just perfectly seasoned. Get the basil rolls for sure! They are so incredibly fresh and delicious. The service was snappy and our waitress was incredibly polite and thought ahead on everything. The furnishing was beautiful. This place is excellent through and through. read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Hawaiian Fried Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We had appetizers and they were very good and tasty. The service was excellent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the establishment was very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Margaritas were good too. read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great food and amazing staff! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy spot with food and service that will not disappoint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Whether you dine in or grab a bite to go you will love this place. read more

Amazing & Authentic SEA dishes, excellent service, constantly checking on our table of 8 guests, friendly and very helpful staff. Rained that day so no patio seating but it was just as gorgeous inside with full bar. Don't be shy to ask for chef's special of the day or any Lao dishes off of the menu. Highly recommend to try this place to check out. Mango sticky rice was right on read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Kao Soi - spicy noodle soup with pork balls & veggie - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Saw this place advertised in our playbill from City Springs Theatre and wanted to try it out. We were smitten. From the ambience to the numerous dishes and cocktails we tried, everything was elegant, delicious, and worth a return. Can't wait to revisit! read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Update reply message to the owner: I suggest your chef uses the simple fork method in the future to check whether the meat is really ready. I cook these myself and they come out tender every time. Since I'm not a master chef and I can cook them to perfection, I'm sure your chef must be capable of doing it right. I did not ask for- nor expect- a refund. I noted to the hostess that my hubby would finish the meal. Since she asked about the meal, I noted that she didn't have any comment about the "quality" of the meat that she had personally recommended. If the first thing served is that lacking, not many people would want to exchange it for another menu item. Moral of the story: Do it right the first time if you are going to charge those prices. After checking with the hostess/server that the beef short rib entree was tender, I decided to place the order. When served, the meat was very tough and chewy. The consistency of the meat tasted like several days prior leftovers. Hubby grudgingly ate it for me so as not to waste $39+ dollars. The waitress asked about the meal; thus, I let her know it was too tough for me to eat but that hubby would eat it for me. She didn't have any comment about the quality of the meat that she had personally recommended. We tipped her relative to her recommendation for the dish and inability to steer us toward something that might have been edible. At these prices, beef short rib $39.95 +tax/tip, this restaurant does not warrant a second trip. read more

285 Colonial Kitchen (Since they're off of I-285) is a nice, Vietnamese/Western fusion restaurant. It's owned by the same guy who owned Com (Buford Hwy and Dunwoody) and 575 Bistro (which is off of I-575). The menu consisted of traditional Vietnamese dishes with a Western flair. For example, their Shaking steak came with fries, not rice. Since this is 2020 and Covid is raging hard, they have great safety precautions. They have a nice patio seating with plenty of tables. The tables are a bit close together, but they do a good job of distancing people. All of their staff wear gloves and masks. They seem to take it seriously compared to other restaurants. They even had a QR code to see their menu. I felt safe eating outdoors here. They were not 100% contact less, however. They still brought out their checks old school style. I think if they had Square or any other nfc method, that would've been perfect. Speaking of the Shaking Steak, that I mentioned earlier, that was a great dish. It was made with Filet Mignon, red onions, peppers, and came with fries. I loved the flavor of the sauce and tasted authentic. Since I'm Asian, I preferred if it came with rice, not fries. I think they should have an option for that. Their pho was great. The broth was nice and beefy. They don't have the exotic ingredients like tendon. But I tried the Filet Mignon and Brisket pho. It still tasted comforting and hit the spot, even in a humid, Atlanta summer. I also tried their Long Island Smoked Duck Breast. This wasn't Long Island Vietnam, it was very New-American style. The duck was tender and juicy. The Bourbon Molasses glaze went well with it. It was a great duck dish. Their grilled squid actually came grilled. The squid wasn't battered. They cut up a whole squid and grilled it. I liked that. I don't like how Westerners batter and fry their cephalopods. I appreciated how 285 Colonial Kitchen grilled the squid. If you're a fan of squid, this is a nice snack. The service was excellent, and I enjoyed the food. I suggest everyone to check this place out. read more

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I love this place! I always go here and the staff are so attentive and kind. They have good lunch specials and the mango sticky rice is sooo good with so much coconut sauce yum!! read more

Great drinks and solid food across the board . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Attractive bistro style Thai restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

This is the best Thai restaurant in ATL! I come here every week and the food is consistently fantastic! The staff is amazing and so friendly with perfect service every time. Highly recommend if you're looking for some yummy Thai in sandy springs! read more

I really like this place. It's located in kind of a busy area but a private shopping center with its own semi parking lot, which is nice. Free parking. They have an outdoor and indoor seating and it's very pretty inside. We did make reservations because there was about six of us but it wasn't super busy. I'm sure it gets busy on Friday and Saturday nights. The appetizers were delicious. The drinks were really good as well. There's only one or two servers and they were pretty busy but they were really nice and very helpful. My friends got this fried fish which was very interesting, well-made but interesting. They liked it but maybe it was too fried. Good flavors. I got the fish with steamed vegetables which was really good but maybe needed a little bit of flavor. It was really healthy though and I love that. For dessert we had some cake and it was delicious. Overall we had an amazing time, I'll definitely coming back here again. The prices are reasonable! it's a really great place to hang out with friends, family or even get some drinks with a date. On a really nice day outside they have great seating. It's pretty private, for the most part but you can see the busy road behind you which is kind of nice and keeps you busy. I would definitely recommend coming here read more

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As a lover of Thai food I felt the need to try this relative new place so Sunday it was. From the Egg Rolls, Penang Gyoza to the Colonial Viet Bun everything was a delight. Thai Hot is the way I roll and the flavoring was so on point that you have to try this place out. The staff was friendly and efficient and made you feel special. Oh the Margarita was a must try. read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Panang Gyoza - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Today was our first time here in a couple of years (due to the Covid Pandemic). We had several appetizers, salad, and main courses, (mussels, chicken, scallops, and beef). All was fantastic minus the short ribs. It needed more time in the oven/pot to be more tender. Service was five stars as well. The price is reasonable. read more

I like this spot, will go back. It's not the absolute most delish Thai food in atlanta but it's a much nicer experience than most other spots! Great service, even for groups. Reservation was easy online. Varied but not overwhelming menu. I recommend stopping in! Although the Prado has a parking deck, this is located to the side with its own parking right at the door. read more

Came here for a birthday dinner. Great food and service!Try it!! Loved my porkchops, it was delicious! read more

This restaurant has been on my list for awhile so I finally decided to try it for lunch. Parking area is small but parking is free. Upon arrival there was only one server who was at the bar when I walked in but she was friendly and told me I could sit wherever I would like. The restaurant was crowded in the front so I opted to sit in the back by the bar. This restaurant does have indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the chicken fried rice which came with an egg roll, Thai ice tea and mango sticky rice. The chicken fried rice was good and enough for me to take a to go box. The tea was good but the mango sticky rice wasn't my favorite to be fair this was my first time trying the sticky rice but it's not something that I would order again I'm sure if it's your thing then you would enjoy it. I definitely recommend trying this restaurant. I also must mention that the one server that was there was also the hostess and the bartender. She was super efficient and skilled. She handled everything perfectly and did not keep me waiting. read more

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This is the best Asian food I've had in a long time and I eat Asian food a lot. Everything was so immaculate. My husband got the drunken noodle with beef. It tasted like steak. It was incredible. I got the green curry fried rice. I added some sweet soy sauce. Oh my goodness I could die. It was so incredible!!!!!incredible.. the dumplings were to die for they were the best some things I've ever had. I'm not joking! We will definitely be back a lot. It's also a really beautiful atmosphere very romantic and Roses on the table. Oh & the mango sticky rice for dessert was HEAVENLY! read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Mango sticky rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Delicious food and quick service. We got two orders of the Drunken Noodles and started with the spring rolls. All was excellent, including the avocado basil lime martini! read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Martini and spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This was one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever visited! The staff were kind and quick. I ordered the beef house fried rice, which was delicious but had a little too much oil for my liking. The bathrooms were clean and the restaurant was nice and quiet, not being that busy. read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

In a busy shopping plaza you'll find this Thai/French/Vietnamese gem with excellent dishes and great service. The calamari was fantastic accompanied by fried Thai basil, the tom kha gai was very good (vegetarians can ask for veg instead of chicken), the larb was tasty (nowhere near as spicy as the two chilis implied in the menu), and the salmon salad was delightful with a house made ginger dressing and berries. I had been here before and got a curry, also very good. During that visit I had ordered a Vietnamese coffee, but alas, that is no longer offered -- I settled for what the waitress called espresso but was delivered as a cappuccino. Still, it was a decent cup of coffee. I would definitely come back again. read more

A great spot for grabbing lunch or even dinner. I had my go to, chicken vermicelli & I must say it didn't disappoint. It was packed with delicious flavor & filling. We also enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich with the tofu spring rolls. I recommend you add those fries spring rolls to your list. A tasty spot to dine at. The decor throughout the restaurant is very cool. read more

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285 Colonial is aesthetically perfect! It's small enough for the intimate feel but not to where you feel crowded. I loved everything from the wall colors, to the floors, and the fresh flowers on the tables. Even the decor in the restrooms were fresh! What brought initially drew me to 285 was the mix of French and Vietnamese cuisine. I've not seen another restaurant that specializes in both. This was my first time so I got the Vietnamese dish - Pho. It was reasonably priced and it came with either spring or egg rolls. I was totally satisfied with my lunch meal. Service was also great so I see myself coming back to try other menu items. read more

Colonial Kitchen & Bar - Spring rolls! - Vietnamese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This is a gem! Lovely atmosphere, great food, and excellent service! I've dined here for lunch and dinner, always a wonderful meal! I highly recommend this restaurant and I'll be back! read more