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    Howell's Kitchen and Bar

    4.1 (474 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    12" Bee Me Up Scotty Chicken Tenders Sea
    Meredith S.

    Howells is one of our favorite neighborhood spots. We love coming on Tuesdays for their "Pie & Vine" ($20 pizza and house wine special). Their Bee Me Up Scotty and Smash Burgers are some of our favorites that keep us coming back for more. But we love trying their monthly specials too. Love sitting out on their patio. Have to plan for a relaxed dining experience. Takeout might be for you if you are in a hurry!

    Pizza with pepperoni; goat cheese, and honey
    Jennifer C.

    I stopped in here for late lunch on sunday with my son. Service was awful. From what i can see, the restaurant was fairly empty but everything was so slow. I had to ask for someone to take our order. And same for getting the check. When the check came, i immediately put my card in and the server still didn't return in a timely manner to pick it up. The food was fine. I got the pizza with pepperoni, goat cheese, and honey- it was a bit overly crispy for my taste. My son's pepperoni pizza was pretty good. Overall, the service does not make me want to return.

    Morning Glory Pizza
    Tia R.

    Service was a little slow but the waiter was attentive and helpful. The inside is very modern and the booth where we sat was near the patio. The patio looks like it would be nice on a warm day but today was to cold. The parking lot was full due to construction so it took a while to find a spot. I tried the shrimp and grits, man mosa, ice toddy, chicken fingers, morning glory pizza, and the ice tea. I recommend the drinks, morning glory pizza (with pepper and salt) , and chicken fingers. As for the shrimp it came out overcooked. The sauce was great and the grits, not as creamy as I wanted them to be. Ranch sauce is also a nice touch and I was thankful to the waiter who gave my daughter options without being asked too. I don't know if I would come back but this wasn't bad. I'm just not sure what I'm interested in trying next.

    White Sangria
    Erica V.

    I was brought here on a lunch date and was not disappointed for a first try. Parking can be ehhh but we found a spot in the conjoining parking lot that could be validated for 2 hours. Warning, you must start the parking session and then get the code to comp. the time. Of course, I'm going to get straight into the drinks + food because that's what we are all here for! :) To start, drinks: White Sangria: 7/10 (not super potent but the flavor was nice, sweet, and almost creamy as if a nectar or natural purer was used) Rosemary Paloma: 2/10 (now this was strong which I don't mind, but there were no real notes of rosemary or grapefruit. Almost like a club soda) Georgia Peach Mojito: 6/10 Love that it was a natural peach flavor versus a thick syrupy additive but nothing special Now on to the food which was where they shined more in my option: 1. Sunday Breakfast Plate (scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, chicken sausage, and a biscuit): 7/10 2. Crispy Brussel Sprouts: 11/10 (THAT MISO SAUCE WAS PERFECT AND HAD SUCH A RICH UMAMI FLAVOR PROFILE) 3. French Fries and Housemade Ranch: 9/10 the ranch was stellar and so tangy 4. Red Fish Ala Plancha: 8/10 ( The fish and potatoes could have a bit more seasoning and I believe even doing it as a whole fish would add the flavor back in) 5. Fettuccini Alfredo w/ Fried Chicken: 7/10 (I love the texture of the noodles and the creaminess of the sauce but needed some seasoning. Also was a fan of the light breading on the chicken) All in all, will return to try more but seems a little seasoning might go a long way to make it a repeat in my arsenal. Hope to see you soon Howell!

    Mango Margarita(sans spicy) and Old Fashion
    Vena F.

    Stopped in on Saturday after a few hours at Bobby Jones. We must have been the first few customers for dinner service, we were seated quickly. Big shout out to Josh, our server-he is fantastic! So patient and considerate with our first time questions. Started w cocktails: Mango Margarita(sans spicy), and an Old Fashion. The smoked mozzarella sticks were a hit with our teen! The smash burger and tavern burger were also very good. BYO Pizza was decent, a lil pricey when you add up the $3 per item charges. Save room for the chocolate lava cake! So good, not overly sweet..perfect! We loved our first time experience and will be back to enjoy the spacious patio area.

    Pho egg rolls
    Jevons L.

    Great place to sit and eat dinner with friends! If you're in the mood for a classic North American gastropub environment with solid food this is the place for you, ample seating and good options. I liked the pho egg rolls! A different (larger) take on a classic spring roll. I also enjoyed the salmon here! Nice and tender, juicy, over a bed of curry-like sauce with veggies (to make you feel healthier)

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    Cj S.

    First time checking out Howell's Kitchen and Bar. We came for brunch to celebrate my mom. The interior is beautiful. Very spacious and open. Our server Dre was great. My family is full of talkers and Dre did a great job of popping in to be helpful while being respectful of our conversations. The food was really good. I enjoyed the hangover hash. Could've used a little ore flavor but it was still good. The espresso martini was great. The bread pudding with the ice cream was the highlight of the meal. Dense, moist and full of flavor.

    Bloody Mary!
    Ivana S.

    Clicker chicken was fantastic sandwich with good amount of slaw. Very important to me! We come to this place all the time and the service, food, ambiance is great. Outside courtyard area with fans and tvs is fantastic for summer time. The pizza is always hitting the spot I usually get that and this time we got calamari. I was very impressed- the batter or breading is crispy and cooked to perfection. They did change parking so you need to get it validated because it will cost a few dollars if you do not. They will give you a code at the hostess stand

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    Fabiola P.

    The food was very great and fresh . We got a server very quickly and were able to order food in a moderate time . They have lovely dine in and out location great for family and pet friendly.

    Philly cheesesteak pizza
    Timia W.

    I'm writing this review for the pizza and the pizza only!!! OMG the Philly cheesesteak pizza is the BEST pizza I've had probably in my life. The flavors were so unique (there's spicy mayo drizzled on top) and blended together so well. It was light and refreshing but still filling. Creamy as well. I had to go back 2 days later to have it again. This was a seasonal pizza but I pray to the Heavens above that they make this a regular menu item. The service was also great and I enjoyed the atmosphere in the building. Quiet and slightly cozy but still spacious.

    Smoked Mozzarella Sticks and Grown Up Chicken Tenders
    Candyce V.

    Can't believe I haven't reviewed this business yet! I've been to Howell's numerous times and every visit has been pleasant. Ironically, the last time I had food from there was after ordering via UberEats so these are the only pics I have for now. The menu consists of elevated bar food and delicious pizzas, beyond your ordinary options. The cocktail menu is also well thought out. For my delivery order, I kept it simple with a Caesar salad, mozzarella sticks, and chicken tenders. I always come here for my mozzarella stick fix because I like the slight smoky flavor and how these are more like logs than little sticks. Really, all the food is solid. And I love the ambiance...not too stuffy but far from a hole in the wall. And everyone's been super friendly every time I've been here.

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    2 months ago

    We visited this place in the afternoon, the food was good , the service excellent . We recommend this restaurant

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    Does Howell's have covered outdoor seating?

    Yes- we offer covered outdoor seating

    Is this place reservations only?

    No you can just walk in. Sometimes they have events but not typical.

    Can dogs sit out on your patio?

    Yes!

    Gluten free suggestions?

    Brussels sprouts, roasted chicken, chicken nachos, chopped salad. They also have gluten free pizza options.

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    The new Chef is my dear friend Amilco and I had to run this place back. The atmosphere is fun and…read morecasual. Reminds me of New york. Greeted with a beautiful hostesses with a smile. The drinks were delicious. The Caesar salad with the shrimp OMG what a great serving. The pork belly is so delicious highly recommend. My friend and I both had The burger was absolutely delicious. They couldn't get the temperature quite white because I do love a nice medium pink and obviously in ATL they love their meat well done however, on the second attempt they got it close enough !! While I waited , the manager was wonderful to send me a lovely champagne glass while I waited. This is definitely a spot. You'll come on a beautiful afternoon with your girls or even a family celebrating birthdays. @KayFallonExplores * 5Church Midtown offers a $16 Express Lunch Deal featuring select entrées paired with a complimentary drink, available Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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    I really wanted to rate this place higher, but it left me somewhat disappointed…read more Here are the highlights: The fried lobster bites, mac and cheese, and collard greens were good! Th bites were a smidge over salted, but good nonetheless. The sweet tea definitely did what it was supposed to do. Things that need improvement: The cornbread was served on a bed of honey and drizzled with butter yet it was dry. No doubt reheated. As someone who bakes a beautiful honey butter cornbread, I was unbelievable disappointed, and underwhelmed. Now let's talk service: Absolutely . Train your staff to be attentive. My waitress was sweet, but every time I needed her I had to call someone else to fetch her and she only had two tables. The restaurant was empty otherwise. Hire staff who can regulate their emotions. The bartender was all over the place, cussing, spewing frustrations about another colleague. Then a new bartender came and he was spewing frustrations about the previous bartender. It wasn't appropriate for a place of business.

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    Amazing. I wasn't sure what to expect coming here but the experience was stupendous. My biggest…read moreregret is that we came in already full from lunch. The fried green tomatoes were just as outstanding as advertised. And the NOLA shrimp were also excellent. And the waiter was spot on with recommendations. Terrific. Some restaurants deliver on great apps only to disappoint with the entrees. Not here. The fried chicken was wonderfully prepared. The grits were also excellent - some of the best I've had. And actually the trout dish was a delight, with an amazingly crispy skin. The food was so darn good, we ordered desserts even though we were all full to the gills. But darn, that warm butter cake was mouth watering. And the family also loved the banana pudding. And service was outstanding as well. I did get chided for trying to help with clearing the dishes - which was a first for me. No complaints here. I hope to come back for another amazing meal when I'm back in town. Please don't go anywhere!

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