This place is great if you're looking for a cold beer and some AMAZING bar food…read more I watched behind the bar in awe as they worked swiftly as a team, keeping active orders in their brain while making drinks, entertaining regulars, running orders, keeping customers happy and making it look easy in the process. I, myself, have never worked in the food industry and have always had an appreciation for those in that line of work, but Dakota Blue took my appreciation to a new level. A lot can be said for those who know how to work as a team and those men DO!!! They deserve a pat on the back and a cold beer for not only being great, but exceptional.

This is the most perfectly mediocre neighborhood watering hole. I'm tempted to give it one extra…read morestar because it so perfectly inhabits that local-joint slacker vibe, but I want to stay true to the mediocrity so no extra credit. They hit the mark every time - no greeting when you walk in for two minutes, super slow service, food entirely hit or miss depending on the day, usually dirty tables, stale cheeseburger buns (but only the bottom half!). But the servers are usually nice and it's an awesome people and dog watching patio, so I return more often than I should. I've been here at least 10 times and felt very 'meh' about it each time, but in an age of corporate monoculture and chains galore it's nice to see this slightly dilapidated neighborhood gathering spot succeeding.

This restaurant has friendly staff and great service. The chicken and catfish was fire! :)read more

Spanky's is a Black-owned restaurant with delicious soul food and seafood options. I started with a…read moremango lemonade, which was absolutely refreshing. The hot lemon pepper catfish was fried perfectly and is served with a ranch drizzle and fries. My favorite thing are the Turkey Legs. It is an absolute must try! The turkey leg is super flavorful and tender. It literally falls off the bone. I ordered collard greens & mac & cheese as my sides. I was absolutely amazed by the crab boil! It comes with a huge portion of crab legs, sausage, shrimp, potatoes, and corn. It is seasoned really well and doesn't even need the butter dipping sauce that comes with it. The customer service is amazing! The owner comes out and greets every customer! The food is delicious and affordable. There are also ample tv's and free parking, which is rare in Atlanta. Definitely give them a try!

Now I waited to review this place on my 3rd visit. Food is consistent. I enjoy their pork chops and…read morepork chop sandwiches. Once they get busy ... it's a wrap I typically come first thinking the morning. I made the mistake of ordering online and coming to pickup after 10. The line was long as hell. Naturally, everyone who placed a to go order was asking you where they would pick it up at. They wanted us to stand in line and wait for normal orders, to get our pick up orders. Mind you this is in Decatur near multiple trucking companies and warehouses so a lot of people order online because they're on their lunch hour and can't stand in line for over 15 minutes. My only suggestion is that they find a better way to navigate pick up orders. This is one of the few consistent breakfast spots of Bouldercrest . I can't say that there was an issue with my order and they attempted to rectify it immediately --I had already left. Unfortunately, I had to return to work and was unable to redeem my replacement meal.. young lady I spoke to immediately gave me her name and told me she would replace it on another day !

Went here yesterday for breakfast! The staff was very welcoming & nice in helping me choose what to…read moreeat! It was my first time & won't be the last! The turkey chops & grits were the star of the show!!! The restaurant was clean & service was fast & friendly!

SERVICE Service was fast and friendly for a Friday evening…read morerush...seating is up to your choosing -- indoor or outdoor. The staff was efficient despite having been swept up understaffed with a late night 20+ party. They got the order in quickly, and food came out faster than expected. No issues with accuracy! Our waters were refilled quickly despite the rush and everything arrived together and hot. Great for a quick, casual stop when you don't want to wait long. FOOD We stopped in for a quick Friday dinner and ordered the burger, brisket dip with waffle fries, and a tendies basket. The burger was juicy and cooked to order (medium rare as asked!) with a nice toasted bun. The brisket dip was tender and flavorful, and the sweet waffle fries came out hot and crispy too. The tendies basket was solid: well-seasoned, not greasy, and a good portion for sharing. Overall, the hits were the brisket dip and waffle fries; the burger and tendies were reliable. Craving a greasy comfort food spot for the day, and this was pretty darn solid for the price and friendly fast service! AMBIANCE The vibe is relaxed and neighborhood-friendly with an outdoor area with standing room and the TV. The music can be a bit loud for overall taste, but hey it's a lively spot for a Friday night....a buzz is definitely obvious and great for drinks or low-key hangout...and the space feels busy without being chaotic. If you're looking for a quick, comfortable place to grab a bite (have a solid no frills burger) and unwind, it fits the bill!

A nice to meet with family or friends. Our awesome server was Sarai, who handled our party of 8…read morewith no problem. Very personable and helpful with suggestions about the menu. With seating inside and out. It has a very festive atmosphere and all of the staff are friendly. The prices are reasonable with wheelchair access.

I finally made my way over to the Eastside, and I have to admit they surprised me. As a Westside…read morehomegirl, I wasn't expecting this brunch to be as good as it was, but they definitely proved me wrong. We started with the drinks, and that frozen peach Bellini was so good. The lemon drop tower was a fun addition to the table too. The food was the real star. The fried green tomatoes had the perfect crunch, and the berry French toast was hands down one of my favorite things we ordered. It was sweet, fresh, and full of flavor. I also ordered the Southern plate with fried chicken, collard greens, and yams. I really appreciated that they don't use pork in the greens. They use smoked turkey, and they were seasoned perfectly. The yams tasted homemade, not overly sweet, and the fried chicken had a crispy, well-seasoned crust with juicy meat inside. The creamy grits and fried catfish were another standout. The grits were smooth and creamy, and the catfish was fried just right. My cousin couldn't stop talking about the salmon sliders and the lamb skillet, so those were definitely a hit too. The service was friendly, the food came out hot, and the atmosphere made it easy to sit back and enjoy brunch. I left full, happy, and already thinking about what I want to order next time. If you've been looking for a brunch spot in Atlanta, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. From one Westside homegirl to another, the Eastside earned my respect with this one.

Food was decent. Service was above average. Plastic forks and knives were given instead of…read moresilverware. The ambiance was spoiled by the DJ, even though he probably appealed to the younger crowd. And parking is atrocious. Overall rating: C+

I really enjoy their food very flavorful taste great. Great customer service would recommend to…read moreanyone looking for Jamaican food.

Very very nice unique style Jamaican food place this is in Decatur big time now it's in a small…read morearea & place small to but the food taste great here for real plus the lunch special is nice as well I must say the now $5 lunch special Monday Thu Friday 11am to 2pm snack box I like that for real cheap price as well

We stopped in for lunch, had some excellent drinks, and enjoyed our time here. We started with…read morefried mozzarella - which was amazing with the pepper topping, and the fried pickles - which were delicious but just a bit too oily/greasy for our liking, especially those at the bottom of the basket which absorbed all the oil dripping from those on top. I had buffalo chicken tenders which were flavored well, and others had the cajun alfredo (which was superb), the chicken alfredo, and a chicken sandwich. The bartender was super friendly and helpful, and we all enjoyed our meal!

My cousin and I visited on a Sunday after a long night of frolicking around Atlanta. This…read morerestaurant was in walking distance from her house so we took a stroll over. Upon entering, we were offered a choice to dine on the rooftop and did. It was an airy, chill and inclusive atmosphere. Our server was nice but a bit forgetful and mixed up our cocktails so we had to wait for the bartender to remake them. Other than that the food was decent, I settled for a salad and bang band shrimp. Both were satisfying. Overall, the Republic Social House is just as its name states, a relaxing place to social over decent food. Nothing was outstanding nor terribly bad.

So I'm all about New Orleans food so I had to give it a shot. Cafe Bourbon Street is a food truck…read moreso it's not a standard brick and mortar (at this location) so just keep that in mind. If you are going to try to go, make sure you download the app so that you can order your food and get it in a timely fashion. They run it as first come first serve so it gives you a better chance to get in and out as soon as possible. Service was good, I don't have any complaints. You're waiting around but everybody's nice and friendly who's taking your order. I ordered the food while I was on the freeway and by the time I got there it was just getting done and bagged so that worked out really well. Again, I would 101% suggest you download the app instead of getting it and waiting around. When I was there to work a lot of people there but I know that there could be quite a bit of people there giving the fact that I read some reviews on it. So you want to go ahead and make sure you do your due diligence. I went with the Cajun fried shrimp and the jambalaya egg roll. The Cajun fried shrimp was good, it could have used more seasoning but I understand that you want to make sure that you don't inundate somebody with seasonings because they may not like it and once you put it on you can't take it off. But if you're coming for New Orleans food, I want to hear and feel and taste that spice! But the shrimp was good. I actually did dip it in some cocktail sauce when I got home, just to help it alone but I would get it again though honestly. I don't really do beignets but I had to try it just because why not lol. If you like them, you will be satisfied I assume. They come with maybe three of them or so, Dusted and all the powdered sugar that looks like snowfall lol. They also have shrimp that is sauced in a sweet and spicy sauce kind of situation and now it's actually really good as well. These sauced up shrimp came dripping with sauce and had green onion garnished on them as well. Really good. I didn't need anything extra for them, like the casa sauce I use for the regular fried shrimp. Solid attempt! Next time I would probably consider getting that instead of the regular but I want to see what the regular tasted like first and foremost before I bitch it off into sauces! Now I've saved this for the last part of review, the jambalaya egg roll. This joint was a hit! It came in too long egg rolls couldn't have and it was drizzled in some beautiful spicy sauce. That situation right there was a winner! That could have been the meal and I would have been happy lol. Well I would have wanted more but you get the point lol! You can make out large rings of sausage, rice, everything you would find in jambalaya. That joint was bussin with flavor, that I didn't know I needed until that moment in time. When I go back, most likely so. The guy who was at the front of the truck was super nice and super friendly and very inviting. I would definitely like to go back for more. Now just as a precaution, it is a food truck so unless you eat it there some of the things may not hold up in the car ride home depending on how long it takes. For example the French fries were nothing special and I think that they suffered because of all the steam made them soggy. Now I will say there are people out in the parking lot in in the area of the food truck who didn't even wait to get home, they just start smashing the food in the car and at the seat they were sitting at. I understand why because it's going to be hot and fresh right off the gate! Either way, just want to let you know that consideration because fried food doesn't always hold up when it's putting a steam box so keep that in mind. But either way it goes, this was a win.

I'm not going to take this personal being I've come here a few times. This particular visit was…read moreextremely disappointing. I actually feel robbed. Let's just say this is the last time I come to this location. The cook felt okay with what was served. I actually want my money back.