Visiting Atlanta again and finally landed a reservation to dine in this casual restaurant with a premier and upscale menu. I loved the concept of several chiefs coming by the table to display their creations of the day. It's hard to say no when each dish is presented, especially if you are a real foodie and enjoy a variety of exotic flavors. The small plates can be shared with your group, but pace yourself, because it's easy to over indulge. The creativity of how the meal is prepared along with the exceptional service will certainly be cause for me to return again. Despite Gunshow Resturant being a little pricey, it's worth the experience. Prepare your tastebuds to be tantalized! read more

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This was more an experience than strictly dining. Honestly we did try everything that was brought around but the oyster dish, and everything we tried was amazing. We wondered if we'd leave hungry doing the bites basically one or two at a time. First, I have basically hated liver my whole life and I would have done seconds and thirds of the liver that we were served. They didn't change my mind about lamb, but the rest of our group loved the lamb. The shrimp ramen was good but odd, the flavors were there but the ramen noodles were shrimp! Mind blown. Loved the desserts and the drinks. Really, if you love to dine and you love new experiences, try the Gunshow. I hope to someday give the Hired Guns a try. The dining is family style with strangers unless you are a group of 8 or so. But it just added to the experience. The ambiance gave kitchen stadium more than fine dining. But the check definitely gave fine dining and with the service, deservedly so. read more

It had been quite some time since I was here last. It was a Friday date night for my husband I and was lucky enough to grab a reservation (I booked a reservation on a Thursday) since you typically have to book weeks or even months in advanced! We arrived right at 6:30 and a few groups of diners are waiting to be seated. I love this restaurant's concept - it's so fun and different and makes you want to come back for more. I overheard our server that their menu changes pretty, except for the banana pudding (so good btw) that has been on their menu since day one. I ordered a Two to Mango to start and came in the cutest tiki glass (with a butt as pointed out by our server, Kristin). My husband ordered an old fashioned. We waited for each chef to drop by our table as they presented their dishes. We ordered everything except for 3 dishes that night. Our notable favorites are: -tuna, bone marrow, prickly pear -goat, sun choke, white chocolate**my personal favorite of the night -pork, carrot, feta We of course cannot skip the dessert but opted for the pumpkin dessert. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the city just because of their amazing staff, great service and even better food! read more

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I can't say enough about this place, incredible food that's always changing. Any time I come back it's always a totally new experience. If you want a picture with the chefs they scream "picture!" And everyone comes over to get a pic. The service is always prompt and the bartender is happy to give tips on making old fashioned! Ambiance is up beat, you will sit at larger tables with other parties some times. Be warned the music can be a little loud. read more

It's not fancy inside but has a fun vibe. It's bit cramped and noisy, but there's a great energy as you watch the chef's at work or bartender come around with a cart and make you delightful drinks. The food was really outstanding and unique, and as the menu changes constantly not worth going into too much specific detail, but generally expect everything cooked to perfection, unique flavor and texture combos, and a visually appealing presentations. Service was also outstanding, with the chefs going out of their way to accommodate dietary restrictions. And they were also great just in general from checking up on us to switching out our desert when it they saw we weren't loving the one we chose (the only thing we did not thoroughly enjoy). A real treat, not cheap, but one I would definitely come back for special occasions! read more

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Gunshow has been on our wish list for years and I was finally able to go tonight for a work event. Unfortunately it was a disappointment and did not live up to expectations. There were 1-2 dishes that were good, not great (lamb and tuna), but most were either forgettable (beets, chicken liver) or downright bad (shrimp, crab). Based on the reviews and given the costs, I simply expected more. read more

I was surprised by my recent experience at Gunshow. We were a medium-sized group for a birthday party on a Friday evening. In terms of ambiance, the restaurant is lively and feels very "part of the action" - it's loud and industrial but in a good way. We sat in the far end of the restaurant, closer to the restrooms. It was pretty warm in there, and the fan in the corner was uncomfortable blowing right on us but also necessary to not get sweaty during our meal. We were able to try a lot of the items on the menu that night, including most of the cocktails. We were really surprised to not be wow-ed by any of the cocktails we ordered (9 different ones!); we wound up switching to wine and beer after that. Some of the dishes were pretty good, others didn't quite hit the mark. I suppose the concept creates a bit of a hit-or-miss risk in general, and that's part of the excitement. What was disappointing was that there were several items that never even came around to us. From a service perspective, I think the restaurant works to really coordinate seating times, so this surprised me. We asked at one point about a couple of dishes, but there was no follow up until after desserts arrived so we decided to not bother with those. We ordered a couple for the table and they were kind enough to send out an additional dessert for the birthday girl. Nothing was bad per se. 3.5 stars might be more appropriate. However, nothing wowed us either, and I did really expect a wow experience that night. read more

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This place has potential, and it can be the favorite of another, but for me this place was a gimmick that was more flash than substance and more of miss than a hit. But, I can see how this place could have been more of a hit than a miss, if destiny had favored me. The reason why I say is that this place has communal sitting. When I was there with my mom a couple sat to both of our sides. Both couples were composed of a man and a woman. The couple to my left was a young, power-- one was a lawyer and the other worked in shipping and receiving or something akin. The male came in and was high energy--- "we are eating dinner together" so let us become fast friends. He shook has with everyone, and everyone saw him. He made himself known as the social butterfly of the table. I loved the energy, the promise of friends who can give me a glimpse of true ATL culture (and maybe we could be friends for an adventure, like....). I wanted to match his energy! I wanted to contribute to the promise a brewing. thus I offered the guy and his one time bride shots. I know tacky--- but what better way to amp the celebratory vibe then a well-placed shot- bang, score, social lubricant activated). But the place did not have shots. They had spirit cocktails mixed with juices. The guy then informed me in a casual way, but energy-driven, not anymore, that he and his wife would only drink wine. The moment was made awkward. I cringed even now. The rest of the night the guy and his wife paid us little mind. He did speak to the people to his right. There was a guy who was searching for conversation, you could see his frequent attempts to engage others in a conversation that never fully evolved. The couple to my left, engaged us more, but they still were in their world, and we talked and discuss out of southern politeness, not of effortless revelry. I am proud that the guy asked me, if I knew who Edar Allen Poe was an I responded with a stanza from my favorite poem, that Poe wrote. And my favorite poem is not the Raven. So the above offers the flaw in their open dining concept--- not everyone you meet will want to be your friend, and if you are looking for friends you might not clique. But imagine how thrilled I would be to write this review if the experience of communal eating had offered me a friend who took me to an after party in an Atlanta warehouse hosted by Tyler Perry, who now resides in the area. So even though I am wildly hopefuly, I still leave room for sensible opportunity. The food was strong yet basic. But to be fair I am a dining dinosaur so it is hard to impress me. The food was brought and then you decide if you want it. When the server explained the concept he said that one of the rules was to say yes or no, and how many. And I was like.....uh does a lot of pressure. Cause if you order two of something cause it sounds good your expectations might not mesh with the reality of the taste. So why order two? And I made my thoughts known to him. He then explained that you can order something again, you just needed to say it. Uh confusing then why do I need to say how many from the jump? He then explained that the only dish that would not show up to help you decide would be a breakfast inspired dish with foie gras with bacon and eggs. HIs energy was high as he presented the dish kind of like a trumpeter announcing the presence of the arriving queen. But like the noise coming from the messenger, the server just sounded high energy and loud. I could not process what he was saying, at least not enough for me to order a 40 dollar dish. I asked for the dish to be re-explained and his tone and energy dampened. He was bothered that I ask to be properly educated about my food. I ordered and I am glad I did, it was a great dish. I had to look at my phone to remind myself of some of the food I ate. And I took a few. I had some short rib tacos (chewed and swallowed that) but my mom wanted a second helping. Don't get excited Gunshow my mom has not met a taco that she does not love! One chef encouraged me to order his dumping hot dog, I think, he said I need it, so I dont know if they keep score. I am sure they did. Anyway the experience is a novelty, but one that fades quick, and the weirdness endures. The couple- the lawyer and other- had tension between us, it was weird. I will say that when I ordered coffee they brought me a small hour glass to turn and know when I could have my coffee. I never had that before. And I actually enjoyed that gimmick more than the concept. So use this review as you wish, but now, that this place has potential only that is likely to develop to fulfill fruition only for a few-- cause the chemistry has to be just right for eaters to become near family. read more

What an experience! The food was great but the service was unmatched! Everyone was kind and gracious and helpful. It was quite a time. I would recommend all foodies and the adventurous to try this place out at least once. The menu changes so often that you could visit multiple times and have a different experience every time. The dj was awesome, the crowd was buzzing and friendly and every so often you would hear a shout where someone would stop for a photo with the entire team. Someone warned it would be loud and hot. The volume wasn't unbearable and it was actually quite cool so just be prepared either way. Me discussing individual selections won't matter because they might not be available when you visit but I will include pictures as examples. There were a couple dishes we didn't personally care for but everything else was so flavorful and expertly prepared. Great place! I can't wait to return. read more

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Hands down the best dining experience I have ever had! the food is all high class, creative dishes you see would expect to come from the brain of Alton Brown. the vibe SUPER casual .. the napkin is a bandana lol. Their seating style promoted conversation with strangers seated at the same table, which was really nice. the service is impeccable! 10/10 the best service I've ever had anywhere. ever. the chefs prepare dishes portioned for two and bring the dish out to your table and present it for you. if you want to try it , you accept the dish you keep it. if you don't you can pass. at the end you pay for what you ate all of the food was so creative and delicious. You have to try the banana pudding! It wasn't too sweet and the bananas reminded me of plantain the chefs were super dope too. they saw me snapping a pic of the kitchen and asked if I wanted a pic with them. then gave me a Polaroid of our pic If you have a wide palate this is DEFINITELY the place for you. They're designed for at least two in a group so bring a friend and explore. It's worth it! My only notes: - environment is LOUD so you'll need to put your listening ears on as they come around to present the dish. Don't worry, they don't mind repeating themselves or going into more detail. - I wish I could rate/give feedback on the dishes I tried - I wish they had some sort of profile on the chefs at the table so we could learn more about them read more

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Finally got a chance to try gun show I'm telling you everything was top-notch. Love the Cousin love the fact that you can taste get more get less I get the bars were amazing. Had a few specialty drinks. I definitely highly recommend Gunshow is the place to be. read more

Great atmosphere and service. This is not the place to spend good money. The chief's brought out many different dishes to our table and explained what was being offered. Many of which you would have to acquire a taste. Quail legs, Parte liver, Trout, Cow stomach, etc. Each serving is very small, but you are charged for a 5 course meal and I only tried a small piece of two dishes. My bill with two beers totaled to $120 - that's outrageous !!! I should have looked at the menu before coming. A lesson learned. read more

Amazing dining experience at Gunshow! Reservations open a few weeks in advance. We showed up at 8:15 and did have to wait outside a few minutes before being seated. Communal seating and the show begins! Take what you want as the plates come out, politely decline the ones that don't interest. + country fried bison + duck bao + lamb ribs + pimento cheese profiterole + great service and drinks - the banana pudding is notttttt good Chef Kevin was in the kitchen the night we dined! read more

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Genuinely disappointed! We went last year and it was a great experience - the food, the drinks and service were great. Went again yesterday and the quality of food has dropped significantly - there's much less imagination in dishes, some were lacking taste and some were over salted. There were a few dishes that were just or boiled vegetables too... One of the drinks I ordered was genuinely nauseating with cheese on top getting curdled in the glass. I love experimental cocktails but honestly wish I could get it a refund for that one. Additionally, the service was awful. We had a group of 6 people, and instead of asking us how much plates we wanted for a specific item, they would go ahead and put several on the table. We then had to tell them to take plates away. This happened over 5 times and felt like a tactic to get us to spend more. For the price we paid (around 60$ per person,) this was extremely bad. I hope they improve in the future because it used to be amazing, but I'm not sure I could be convinced to go again. Very sad because it used to be my go-to recommendation for special occasions. read more

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I'm a big fan of Mr. Gillespie's going back to his Woodfire Grill days but after two times, I'm hanging up my spurs. I celebrated my birthday on Saturday hoping to satiate my wife and friend's desire for a unique dining experience. I'd forgotten how obscenely loud this tiny place is; think Barcelona (Inman Park) with a loud speaker. I started out with a cocktail that wasn't anything to write home about. We ordered several of the small (mostly overpriced) tapas. I was blown away they had tiny slivers of cantaloupe with jello on top for a crazy price. Being my second time, I knew this atypical dining experience was going to be costly but I really felt like I was overpaying for these one-of-kind very small dishes. The oxtail donut was pretty killer, the oysters were dynamite, everyone (but me) really liked the duck, and I thought the lamb was way too salty. The eggplant with chocolate was surprisingly good, and the crab pasta was the table's fav. The desserts were meh. The service was excellent but all-in-all I wish I had skipped Gunshow and went to my go to Houston's. I can understand why people love this place and I hope it continues to thrive. read more

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What a fantastic and unique experience of a meal! My wife and I celebrated our 16 year anniversary at Gunshow not knowing what to expect and the whole dining experience blew us away. It's a dim sum style meal where every plate brought out is a culinary masterpiece and different than the other. The cocktails are fantastic as well. Plates are perfectly sized for two so you can share and try many different plates. I've heard their menu changes daily so you get variety and their exquisite flavor profiles of dishes, drinks and desserts can truly be enjoyed. I recommend coming to Gunshow for a special occasion and look to spend roughly $150+ per person. Service was very friendly and the ambiance is busy and you'll most likely be in a full dining room where tables are shared. 5 solid Stars easily and two thumbs way up for Gunshow. read more

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This place was AMAZING. Not every dish had flavors or ingredients that excited us, but every dish we ate was fantastic. The cocktails were imaginative and well-made. The servers were extremely kind and helpful. Be aware that it can get warm, but not uncomfortably so, because the entire concept is an open kitchen. The dishes change every few weeks and I can't wait to see what the chefs come up with next. read more

Gunshow - Crab agnolotti - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The dim sum style eating was a lot of fun! The service was great, very friendly staff we arrived about 30 minutes late and were still accommodated. The food was top tier and the portions were reasonable. I walked out with my date for about $200 with a Valentine's Day special extra. read more

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If you are in town and/or want to try something totally different? This place is for you. First off, don't think you are going to casually walk in without a reservation. Be sure to have reservations or you will not be seated at all! 8:15pm reservations on a Saturday night we were seated a few minutes after, shared long table for two we sat right across from each other. The server handed us a paper menu and explained the way this place works. Allow me to break it down: There are anywhere between five and seven (+/-) talented chefs cooking in plain view and offer a menu of shared items. The list of about 10 items or so will come out randomly, brought out by the chef who made it and you get to decide whether you want it or not. The catch - if you decide to pass on it there is no guarantee it will come back again. So, review the menu and when it comes your way you have an idea if you want it . Anxiety level? 10 at first! We said YES to the first three dishes but after that we got the hang of it. Don't like it after you accepted it? You're stuck with it, buddy. Drinks? Cocktail menu is broken down into two - the ones they have at the bar and the ones they prepare table side. Yes, table side - pretty cool. There's a video i posted. Take a look! The menu changes either daily / weekly but here's my ultimate lowdown. Food: Talented chefs. The creation on the plate makes you think you're on a TV show (except you're paying for it). The flavors primarily were on point and the presentation was without fail. The tableside cocktail drinks were definitely a show but felt it was lacking on the alcohol level. Final thoughts: Great place for something DIFFERENT. Who knows, you may have just stumbled on the next greatest chef. The concept is like something we've never been part of. Food was good overall, even the ones we passed on looked appealing but we can't eat EVERYTHING! The service? For being this busy was top notch. Very attentive and making sure we were good. 5 Stars. You'll have a great time if you are open-minded. Just give it a try. Oh - last thing. Crab Stuffed Chicken Wings. HOW? You'll have to go to find out. read more

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Worst meal in years. This place offers you microscopic dim sum style dishes and charges entrée prices for their bland, uninspiring finger snacks. The place is so fucking loud, you might as well abandon all hope of conversation barring text messages to your tablemates. What an insufferable restaurant. This was Oct, 2024, management... Literally, only the drink was good but also disappointingly overpriced. Banshee and Ticonderoga Club are waaaaaaaay better choices. read more

Not going to lie, I'm a fan and I wanted to make a reservation at a different Kevin Gillespie restaurant but the timing couldn't align, so I made sure to make reservations at Gunshow once it opened (I believe they do one month out on Resy.) Still excited, because it's still one of his restaurants and because this was my birthday trip, we decided to come in and have fun. And that we did. The atmosphere in this place feels like a party with people who are friends of a friend. You may not know them personally but they treat you like you're one of them and make sure you're having a good time. I liked the casualness of all the employees and the loudness of the music. It made for a special birthday for me. Actually, this experience may be one of the best birthdays I've every celebrated at a restaurant. They placed us at a counter in front of the line so we could watch the cooks plate up which made it so we knew what was coming out next. Seriously, I wanted to order everything. It was soooo hard to say no but in the end I didn't even get to try everything or have any desserts. Because I didn't get a dessert on my birthday, the staff got together and took a polaroid with me. I've never felt so special. I almost cried I was overwhelmed with their hospitality. But I must say, I don't know what other reviewers are saying when they say the food is bland or not of good quality. As I chef myself, I found the food to be interesting and delicious. Not one dish that I tried was not excellent in execution and flavor. The cocktail program here is AMAZING. Mushroom jerky with my cocktail? Don't mind if I do. So creative, so fun. Just an amazing experience. read more

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After all this time we finally decided to have putting to Gunshow!! We made a reservation for 6 on a Wednesday evening. Parking is easy in the area with lots of street parking options available We walked in and notified the hostess of our reservation and we were seated immediately. It was busy but not overwhelming which was really nice! Overall the experience here was really unique! We ordered some drinks which were made right in front of us which is super cool! The kitchen is also pretty open so you can see all the chefs! Dishes are brought out one by one and if you don't get it then you have to ask your waiter to bring it back or more so I definitely advise getting one of everything!! For the most part it was all good with a couple things that were absolutely STUNNING!! I do have to admit the star had to be the dessert. This was some of the most decadent dessert. Great experience!! Would I come again? Maybe not but definitely worth going once! read more

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I'd been wanting to try Gunshow for a while as it came highly recommended by several friends! Make sure to make reservations ahead of time. It's located in Glenwood Park area so there's so street parking (we got lucky and found a spot across the street) but there's also residential and a parking lot but we couldn't find space there. Once inside, the staff was super friendly and walked us through how the process works. The best way to describe is probably New American tapas server dim sum style so the waiters will bring dishes to the table and you let them know if you want it or not and how many. (We wanted to try everything so we ordered at least one of everything, especially with a large group and small sizes of plates). I would also recommend letting staff know ahead of your reservation if your party has any dietary restrictions so they can accommodate! First they started us out with drinks: they have some they make tableside on their bar cart (such a fun experience!) and others you can order from the kitchen (just as tasty!). We tried the White Sands and Ray Bans (you could really taste the oyster!!), toasted old fashioned (toasted in front of us), Midnight society, and seasonal tonic. All were pretty good! The menu rotates pretty often (every 1-3 weeks I believe) but when we went they had cod, shrimp parmesan, boudin pithivier, duck dumpling, tuna, wagyu, lobster, pork corndog, and pork rib dishes. We tried pretty much everything (we had a large group). Some of the dishes were pretty out there but our favorites were definitely the boudin pithivier, short rib, and corndogs! We ordered multiples of these dishes after trying and the staff was really nice about making more orders!! The star of the night was definitely the desserts though. We got all three desserts - banana pudding, red velvet cake, and the Blondie. All were absolutely delicious and had such fun textures! The Blondie was my favorite. Overall, it's a really cool experience and definitely something to check out once for a special occasion. Definitely be prepared to eat outside your comfort zone! read more

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This has to be one of the most interesting dining experiences I have had! Featuring a seasonally shifting menu with locally sourced ingredients, Gunshow offered a real treat. They bring each small plate to your table, describe it to you, and you get to select whether you want it and if so how many plates. It was a fun shift from a typical dining experience. There was such a variety of ingredients and flavor profiles across the selection of dishes, there was something for everyone. I loved so many of the dishes, such as the pork bbq plate, the shrimp with cantaloupe kimchi, and the squash salad; and while not every dish was a hit for us, you still have to appreciate the creativity behind it all. The space was decently packed and very lively, with a rolling cart dishing out cocktails to start your meal. I had the blueberry cobbler cocktail which was fruity and refreshing. If you're looking for creative culinary creations and a lively atmosphere, Gunshow is the place for you! read more

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Came here for an anniversary dinner and it was an interesting, fun experience. As many have mentioned it's like American dim sum with the chef's parading their creations to your party and you saying yes or no. Between my girlfriend and I we got 90% of the menu and because this is a 1.5-2.5 hour dining experience we somehow managed to get full. I will note if you want more than one dish you are able to do so. On the board my the restroom you can see which chef(s) are responsible for which dishes. Each time the chef's came around we pretty much said yes or yes chef!! Which they loved. Some dishes were really simple and others more complex my personal favorites were the egg/caviar sandwich, beef cheeks and monkfish. The inside is a large open room which can get quite loud but it looked like there were a few large groups dining so will keep that in mind for future group dinner outings. At the end of the meal we asked our server for a picture with all of the chefs and they happily obliged. Cool experience to have but could be hit or miss on the dishes - not sure how often the menu switches out. read more

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Great experience and concept all the food was delicious and the service was impeccable.

How many more 5 star reviews does this place really need!? Well, whats another one? We enjoyed a lovely dinner while visiting friends in Atlanta, and we were so grateful they made the reservation over a month out for this because it was truly one of the most memorable meal/dining experiences of our lives. Quick shout out to the wait staff for providing a super fun, high energy non pretentious atmosphere. Our waiter was hilarious and had no problem slumming it on our level. Obviously everyone knows how the food is served right? The chefs make the food and bring it out to you and you say yay or nay. Honestly, what a brilliant way to get people to try food they normally might pass on just from reading a menu. Because honestly everything looked too good to turn down. Also don't let the small portions fool you. By the third course, you'll be surprised how full you can quickly get. But we kept eating until our guts busted. The Brisket is an absolute must. Cooked perfectly and served with excellent accoutrement. The Rigatoni was cooked exactly how I liked it, still kind of thick and chewy and also lended an outstanding flavor. The Halibut was so light and delicate and I truly enjoyed it with the ramp butter. I can never turn down sweetbreads and these were top notch! The scallop tasted a little bit fishy for me but everyone else absolutely loved it. As good as the lamb course was the potato dauphine served with it was an absolute show stopper. Duck Presse! Are you kidding. What an excellent nod to old school French cooking. I was so excited to experience that dish! But everyone climaxed when the stuffed wing got passed around! I never want to eat a chicken another way again! Do not leave without getting dessert though. My wife loved the Banana Pudding and our friends thought the Sweet Potato Swiss Roll was spectacular. But for me, Boiled Peanut Ice Cream over Date Cake might be top 5 best desserts I ever had! I hope one day we get come back to this gastronomical gem! read more

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Gunshow is really a great spot to try something different. I've been twice, my first visit was March 2020 just before everything shut down & my second visit was this March. I love that the menu changes and I love that you just have a listing of ingredients and you just have to trust that what is placed before you is delicious. And every time it is. Previously each person could choose which dish they wanted and could order dishes more than once, however, it's changed slightly and you only get to try each dish once. And it's more of a decision the entire party decides on, at least that's what we did. I actually prefer this way and it seems to work well for the entire table. I was part of a party of 6 and we kind of forced each other to try things we might have passed on if we knew we could possibly get it the second time around if we changed our mind. Love Gunshow and can't wait to return. read more

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*Auntie Pasto* We ate at Gunshow the other night and the most satisfying culinary experience to be had in all of Atlanta would be a five dollar hotdog cart across the street. The staff was very nice and the cooks were unique (more on that later), however the truth must be told because Gaja is less than 1 mile away. Gunshow is Temu fine dining: it is not original, it is not inspired, it is an imitation of a thing it does not respect, BUT it has figured out how the perception of exclusivity can incite faux prestige. This became clear over the course of the night. You will be greeted with the preset menu du jour where the dishes are described with less creative flair than a function on an excel spreadsheet. The cocktail menu is on par with most of the Eastside Beltline; it is not on par with Vesper next door. The man who made our cocktails, the woman at the door, and the woman who took us to our seats were all wonderful. *A Moo's boosh* Like Cirque du Soleil, except instead of gymnasts fighting for a life outside of an oppressive eastern block country through the power of performance art, Gunshow has Eastern Atlanta Village hipsters fighting the oppression of the food and safety board through hygiene and matching shirts. The Freedom Friers don't just express themselves through food, nay, they express themselves through hair. Whether it short, long, shaved, or in locks it is then matched with mustaches, beards, goatee'd, and even a clean chin or two, everyone preparing and handling your mouth mysteries has at least one thing in common; not a hairnet or glove in sight Of the 15 artistic expressions available to eat, we were only offered 11, which is our fault for making a reservation within regular operating hours; the one act play of the night was done and the chefs were performing their curtain calls, bowing before an audience hungry for more. Much hungry for more in our case as we had eaten exactly $94 of food, or a total of, and I am not kidding, 6 individual bites each or $8.54 per bite total. I knew it was a joke when I asked a chef presenting 2 bites ($9/each) to describe them, 'what?', he replies, 'the flavors I mean...'. You see the menu is merely a description of the geographic origin of bite parts - no process, no seasonings. Like a scratch and sniff topographical map that includes an occasional selling point, verbatim- 'sourced from the only live eel farm in North America'. Back to flavors, he literally says to me, 'Shrimp. Pumpkin.'. These two are nearly flavorless on their own which is why we use sauces, hours of brines, butter, salt, deep friers, fire and oils, pepper, love, animal fats, and all kinds of things to put a texture on the teeth and a flavor on the tongue that is so memorable that we remember good bites for our entire lives. Imagine Frank Lloyd Wright saying he just built houses, Freddie Mercury saying he just sang notes, or Bob Ross painting emotionless trees. *Lay Desert* The truth of Gunshow is that none of the dishes are something the chefs would make as a course for a group of friends. It's like an episode of Nathan For You and the patrons just keep coming back out of curiosity and the desire not to drive up Buford Highway. read more

Amazing and unique experience. I got to try food combinations I never would have thought of and it was all delicious. The service was also great. Ambiance of watching the chefs cook and having them come by is super cool too. read more

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Where to begin. I thought I was being PUNKED the whole time I was at this restaurant. This is, by far, the NASTIEST FOOD I have EVER been served. I am not a picky eater either. I have tried sweetbread (cooked brain), alligator, escargot, and more. I am adventurous. And my thought is this - if this is really a Michelin chef's menu, then they MUST know they are pranking people with this. Chicken liver mousse cannoli???? Smelled like a fart. Bone marrow nuggets were fatty and chewy. Scallop buried under nasty creamed stuff and was undercooked. There was a pasta ravioli thing with corn that I thought MUST be good. NOPE. They really managed to make everything taste bad. Even the drinks were bad. Everyone who ordered alcohol did not like their drink. Flavor profiles were weird and did not taste good, even the "light" drinks they told us were easier to drink were WAY too strong. Like a straight shot of shit. Call me a peasant. Call me tasteless. I don't care. The flavor profiles were NOT good. The cooking of the meat and seafood was NOT good. There was a piece of duck on one of the plates - wonderful, finally something non-offensive I can eat. It was dry, chewy, and overcooked. They even managed to f*ck up the banana pudding. It just tasted like burnt bananas. You guys, the bill came and it was $1,800 (for 10 people). If you really want to spend $180/person + tip on the NASTIEST, MOST DISGUSTING food I've ever been subjected to, be my guest. I'm sorry if the chef reads this and is offended. I'm sure he is a talented chef. But by that very nature, that's why I am SO confident that he designed this menu on purpose to prank people. Maybe a play on the perception of food if it is priced highly and served in a fancy manner (note: the servers were very friendly and the service was great). But the dishes weren't even plated nicely. Just look at the pictures - super unappetizing appearance. Regardless, maybe the chef is making an artistic statement about serving people shit and they will still paid upwards of $1,000 for it given the Michelin star name. It's wild. Crazy experience. The best part was the Emmy Squares pizza and the Jeni's ice cream nearby to close the night! read more

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The offerings were a little pretentious for me (I am not the kind of eater who appreciates semi-decorative foam in my food), but all of our dishes that contained meat were delectable. We came to Gunshow for my mom's birthday and got pretty much one of everything. The haddock and the beef tartare were my favorites dishes. The banana pudding was worth saving room for dessert, too (though I did not care for the tiramisu). Our server was great, and I thought the full bar cart was a neat touch. If I come back, it will probably just be for dessert and drinks, but definitely a cool spot to check out at least once. Mom even left with a cool t-shirt. read more

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A VERY cool dining experience in Atlanta! It's definitely a good spot for special occasions. Basically, they have a list of dishes that the chefs bring around and you tell them if you want it or not. The menu tells you vaguely what is in the dishes, but not the form it comes in! So it's a surprise! Everything is so unique and everything we had was amazing. They have a bar cart that to bring around and make your drink tableside! Highly recommend a try! read more

Just absolutely elite. An essential Atlanta restaurant. I've never had anything quite like it, and am unlikely to again soon. All of the flavor + innovation of a Michelin-starred tasting menu, with none of the pretentiousness. Pretty affordable too (~$50-75pp) considering the level of creativity! I love the dim-sum style service, where you get to meet each chef, hear about the dish and ask questions, and choose your own adventure. With a group of 4, we ordered at least one of almost every dish -- but we didn't feel pressured to do so. They understand most people can't feasibly order everything, and saying no is understood! We also got the opportunity to re-order things we missed or from which we wanted another bite. Other diners were talking to us across the table, asking about things we said yes and they said no to -- super fun and friendly environment! Only two complaints: 1. The first few dishes we got were colder than we expected. Like they'd been passed around for too long. Still tasted good, just not ideal. Not a problem later in the service. 2. It's really really loud. Lots of metal, open space, not great sound absorption. Kind of an overstimulating environment! They have tables outdoors, and I would probably opt for these in the future (personally). Not that you'll probably see these dishes again, but we had some unexpected favs. The oxtail donut was one of them (a cinnamon donut, stuffed with oxtail, topped with creme and black eyed peas, with oxtail consommé poured on top). It sounded ...odd...but the flavors were immaculate. One of the best bites I've ever had. Order something unexpected while here! read more

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We came on a weeknight with a big group of 8. And also had a 1 year old. Heads up - the place is noisy, open seating and small groups can be seated next to strangers. Our table was away from the next table but we still had to raise our voices. The spot is ideal for groups or 4. We tried almost all the dishes except cacio pepe. The concept is fun. They have many chefs. Each chef brings out their dish and you can see it and decide if you want it. It's small plates but each serving fed 4 for sampling. There is also a rolling bar cart who only comes once for your dinner The dishes are spaxed out so allow upto 2 hrs for your dining experience. I felt all dishes were great but the goat wellington, lamb shank, pork/carrots and trout were the best. Looking at prior reviews I was expecting some unique ingredients but were not really wowed by any one dish in particular. The bread pudding is a staple and reliable dessert to finish off It's a fun spot with a group and would definitely go again. read more

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Let's go!! Well worth the weird seating! Check out my photos and see how I was able to create this nice review for my chef consulting business. My foodie aspirations and teammates enjoy going out around Atlanta and tasting the different menus. This restaurant was in a cute neighborhood and we went and had a pre-dinner drink. Only reason we didn't give a 5 star review was because I got at least 3 ice cubes inside my shoe while the traveling bar cart made semi-potent potables. read more

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The food was phenomenal, truly top-notch. The only thing holding this back from a five-star review is the drink pricing, which feels a bit like daylight robbery. Charging $18 for a glass of wine when the entire bottle retails for around $16 (and probably cost you closer to $10) is bold... impressively bold. I get that restaurants need to make a profit, but that markup deserves its own plot twist. Aside from that, everything on the plate was excellent and well worth the visit. read more

Really fresh "Pretty Food" that makes your taste buds SING! (See pic) What we loved the most were the drinks! An unusual twist on a Bloody Mary/BLT! Yes bacon but not an actual slice of bacon! Just try it. And the blueberry drink was refreshing. You won't be disappointed. Service was great as well. read more

Gunshow - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Definitely an experience. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive to needs/wants. Unique dishes. Personally I was not a fan of the menu due to not being able to eat raw foods and nothing looking appetizing to me. My husband on the other hand enjoys fine dining and trying new meals and loved this place. You sit with people if you don't come in a large enough party. Very loud which makes it hard to talk to one another. Food is very expensive for portion sizes. I read a review before going that said "if you go hungry you'll leave hungry". Which isn't entirely wrong. read more

Gunshow is not the sort of place you stumble into by accident. There's no neon sign luring in the weak-willed. You go because someone has told you, insistently, that you must--in the way people tell you to start meditating or floss more regularly. My wife chose it for my birthday, which says a lot about her sense of adventure and perhaps something about my own, which is usually more "order the usual and go home by nine." We hadn't been before and weren't sure what to expect--only that people spoke of it in the sort of hushed tones usually reserved for those returning from silent retreats or really good couples therapy. The moment we walked in, it was clear: this wasn't dinner, it was an event. First, the service. Immaculate, sincere, cheerful. No fewer than four servers and a rotating cast of chefs descended upon us over the evening, each one more enthusiastic than the last, like we were long-lost friends who had just happened to drop by and not, in fact, paying customers in need of a stiff drink. Which, by the way, arrived courtesy of a mixologist who handed me a Barbera so perfect I briefly considered moving to Italy. There's no menu, at least in the traditional sense. Instead, the chefs parade their dishes past your table like proud parents at a preschool talent show, explaining what they've made and why. You nod thoughtfully and say yes or no, like a benevolent Roman emperor, and they mark your choice on the menu that eventually becomes your bill. We tried eight of the eleven offerings, and each was a tiny, exquisite miracle--flavors that made you look up from the table and give off a slight moan. The atmosphere is hard to describe without sounding like someone who owns multiple wind chimes. It was joyous. Chefs occasionally broke out in dance--actual chefs, dancing while they cooked--not because it was choreographed or required, but because they were genuinely having a good time. That energy was contagious. You could feel it in the food. You could feel it in your shoulders, which, halfway through the meal, had dropped at least two inches. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, the portions are small. But it's not about that. It's about feeling, for two glorious hours, like the world has tilted slightly in your favor. Like joy has been snuck into the sauce when no one was looking. I'll be talking about it for years--and not just because I left with the vague sense that someone had thrown me a party and also made me dinner, and somehow I hadn't done a thing to deserve either. read more