My husband and I were in Atlanta attending a conference and doing some research when we came across…read morePoor Calvin's online. We intentionally avoided reading reviews because we wanted to form our own opinion, and we're so glad we did. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by the host, which immediately set the tone for a great dining experience. Once seated, our waiter was attentive, personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to care that we enjoyed our meal. The food was outstanding, the drinks were excellent. Poor Calvin's delivered from start to finish. If you're visiting Atlanta or you're a local looking for a restaurant that combines exceptional food with outstanding hospitality, Poor Calvin's is well worth the visit. We left with absolutely no complaints and look forward to returning the next time we're in Atlanta.

So poor calvins was such a treat. What they had there was super solid and it would definitely be…read moresomething that I would consider a go-to if I was feeling like I really wanted to dabble in some of this Asian fusion food and I was in the area. Jojo was an excellent waiter and he took care of the table very well. The last time I went was the first time I went so I went ahead and had him give the list of things that were good and the perspectives on the food. He knew his stuff and did it in great detail. Trained really well. Awesome experience . I took an Uber. I don't actually know about the parking situation but you can probably find parking because of where it's at. Just keep in mind that it's in an area where it's going to be pay-to-park so don't think you're going to get away with something for free . The ambience is nice and it's a lot more elegant than what you would think. Not over-the-top elegance though, not at all, but it is very neat and well-placed. Everybody is super friendly when you come in and the establishment is very clean . Shanghai pork belly eggs - I saw something that said that the deviled eggs were good so I gave them a shot and they did not disappoint. They were super flavorful. That was almost a little confusing because you had egg there and you had it lightly deep-fried and you had pork belly and you had what it seemed to be like was jelly. It was a whole lot of flavor happening at one time. I don't have any issue with it, not whatsoever. It was a really good appetizer and you get about four of them so you actually get to taste it and then taste it again and make sure you're tasting all the flavors correctly lol . Drunken noodle scallops and lobster - so the noodles were really good. They came in a little bowl with a tea light to keep them warm. That was pretty cool as far as optics go but the food itself was good. Now when you get something like seafood you kind of expect it to be little or not huge portions but this was a different story. They had two pieces of lobster tail in there so you peel the lobster tail out and you chop it up and there was plenty of lobster meat and the scallops that were in there as well were huge. You have to be able to probably cut those in half to eat with your pasta as you use the fork in the bowl. It was plenty of seafood. There was almost more filling in the bowl than there was pasta, which is crazy! The flavor of it was sweet and savory and it wasn't as if one thing carried the dish. All the way around the dish was good. Lemongrass steamed mussels - now these are pretty good. Originally I was going to order the soup on the menu but JoJo said that the soup was basically the broth for the mussels so I just went ahead and canceled that. They were good and they were savory. They weren't the best mussels in the world but they are really good and the broth had the lemongrass flavor everywhere in your mouth. Super good. Also usually you may get like eight mussels or maybe 12 of them but this order came with like 25 of them and it was a huge order so that's not to be slept on. It came with a really toasted bread that you would use for the broth at the bottom. That broth after you finish could definitely be used for something else. Very tasty . Overall this is absolutely a stellar spot. I have zero complaints about it. The food was good. The ambiance was great. The service was superior and they might have another customer returning soon enough . It was a great fusion of food and flavors.

I absolutely love the aesthetic and intimate vibe at Ruby Chow's. It's elevated, moody, and the…read moreperfect spot for a girls' night, date night, or even a solo dinner. I've been twice now and have had the chance to sit both upstairs and downstairs, and each experience has been amazing. The service? Easily a 10/10. On my most recent visit, I ordered the Mango Sticky Rice Martini and the Lychee Martini. Ruby's bartender is truly A1....they know exactly what they're doing. Both cocktails were balanced, creative, and so good. For food, we ordered the Brussels sprouts, Pow Pow Shrimp, Dan Dan Noodles, Miso Cod, and Chicken Satay. Every single dish was a 10/10...except for the Miso Cod. Unfortunately, it didn't taste as fresh as I expected and had a slightly fishier flavor than I prefer. I was definitely a little disappointed, but thankfully every other dish more than made up for it. Overall, Ruby Chow's continues to be one of my favorite Asian fusion spots in Atlanta. I can't wait to go back--whether it's for a date night with my husband or maybe even a birthday dinner. See you again soon, Ruby!

This is a very cute restaurant! Moody and sexy which is perfect for a girls night out, date, etc…read more I started at the bar while waiting on my friend. I ordered the salmon hand roll for $8 (happy hour special). I found the hand roll to have a LOT of rice and a little salmon. I think $4-5 is a better price point. They also had drink specials and it looks like wine specials on Wednesday's (I overheard a couple saying it--it was not offered by the bartender, which I found interesting). For Happy Hour I think their prices are excessive - with $14 for drinks and $8+ for tiny apps. I found service to be good. It took a long time for the hand roll to come out (over 25 minutes). When my friend arrived we both ordered the lobster fried rice dish. I could smell the rice was burned and it was when I tasted it. The server quickly replaced it and the new dish was fine and came out relatively quickly (much quicker than a raw hand roll). They also have valet which is $5 and I think you can park for the same cost as well. I found the restaurant to be very cute, food was good, but I wouldn't go out my way to return.

Came here during happy hour and honestly could not believe the price. Three entrees plus a base for…read more$11 -- we got shrimp hibachi, orange chicken, salmon poke, and volcano roll and left completely full. The selection is solid for an Asian fusion spot. They've got sushi, sashimi, hibachi, stir-fry, and poke all in one place. Everything we tried was fresh and hit the spot. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Atlanta.

Great food and amazing service. Rrally enjoy the happy hour and the discount choices.read more

I came here for the first time for their Mahjong Mondays, and I had an absolute blast! It costs…read more$10/person, and it's opened primarily for Mahjong to be played. All of their tables has a Mahjong set arranged, and they have an expert on site that helps teach you their special Cantonese style of playing. The expert did a wonderful job breaking it down for us since most of had never played before. During the game, they came around with plates of appetizers that you can purchase for the table. They just mark each item down on an ordering sheet for you. There are also entree and dessert items that you can order as well along with drinks. All of their appetizers were delicious, and our table ordered the bang bang shrimp entree, which was easily our favorite food item of the night! I heard that they are scaling back on holding these Mahjong Monday events every week due to unforeseen issues (praying for them!), but I'm happy that I was able to join yesterday!

Food is literally AMAZING. Honestly, the best Asian fusion I've ever had, and I've had A TON!…read moreJenChan's is Innovative, fresh, flavorful, and totally delicious. I tried the pork egg rolls, brussels sprouts, coconut curry noodles, chicken lettuce wraps, mongolian beef pizza, miso chocolate chip cookies and coconut cake. Unbelievably delicious food, truly. Service was pretty good, some waiters seemed very attentive and helped us out. The one we had was fairly absent, but still friendly. It's pretty small in there so get a reservation if you don't want to risk a long wait! Parking and getting to the restaurant is an absolute NIGHTMARE. Just park somewhere FAR AWAY and uber to a different street close to the one the restaurant is on. Save yourself the trauma.

Whenever we come down to the beltline we have to stop here. Usually just for a cocktail but the…read moremenu is awesome They have a section of Lil Sumpin that is worth trying. We did the wings, salad, noodles and had the pork belly Bao Buns Awesome food and service!

Hawkers is always so consistent with the quality of their food. I've never had a bad experience and…read moreI know if I visit in other cities it will remain consistent. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the views of the beltline! It was rather hot and many flies were around but our server bright extra table fans which really helped!

The waiter's service was very prompt, and everyone had a great attitude in the foodie atmosphere…read more The food was also really good. I especially loved the restaurant's smoked fish and smoked meat. I will definitely keep recommending it to other friends who come to visit.

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

If you're EVER in ATL, make your way to La Moon!…read more This place is THE place to be! The food is seriously an 11/10! Everything was so flavorful and delicious--you can taste the love in every bite! And PLEASE ask for Lemans! She was so friendly, knowledgeable, and her recommendations were ON POINT! Ohh and I love the atmosphere, music I loved I literally flew all the way from LA to ATL, and let me tell you... the food did NOT disappoint! Needless to say, I WILL BE BACK! #LaMoon #ATLFoodie #AtlantaEats #Foodie #FoodieFinds #11OutOf10 #ATLRestaurants #GoodEats

ORDER THE GINGER FISH!! Was so good! We also ordered the yellowtail carpaccio, tuna tartare, garlic…read moregreen beans, pork sausage fried rice, beef pad see ew and everything was delicious, but I'd definitely go back just for their ginger fish. I do hope that maybe they'll add papaya salad to their menu because I feel like that would complement so many of their entrees really well. Our server Arthur was so attentive and kind 10/10 service! The owner, David, also came and chatted with us and was just so welcoming! Introduced us to his whole staff who were all so friendly and sweet! Overall, great vibes and even better food!

This place is awesome, got a couple things cause I had a long drive back to canton and I'm so glad…read moreI got what I got. Got the chicken wings with the Salt & Pepper seasoning and it was phenomenal. So simple, but so tasty. The chicken was fried well and the onions and peppers with it accented it well. The sauce that came with it was the perfect accent that brought everything together. I would for sure recommend it. For the main dish I got the mapo tofu, and it was so good. Was a good amount of spicy with the numbing pepper corns. I will be getting this again. The chilis in it were awesome with each bite of the soft, spicy tofu and rice. Service is good from what I saw, I got it to go so wasn't served traditionally. And the ambiance inside is very calm and organized. Lots of options for different types of seating, booths, tables, and a patio outside to eat at. If you have a chance to come here and eat, for sure do it.

Oof. My family and I came here 1.5 hours before a show we were going to. We ordered our food -…read moremenus has lots of options. But an hour in, only two of us had our food. The veggie dumplings were steamed although the picture showed fried - they were very plain. We had to let the server know that we needed to go somewhere and couldn't wait for the rest of the food. She only then acknowledged that we'd been waiting so long and surrounded by all the other tables who'd gotten their orders before us. No refills on water. My dad got up and got his own refill at one point. It was a bummer because the place is cute and quiet and the food seemed like it could've been good.

My first visit to Sweet Auburn BBQ was long overdue, and I honestly left wondering why it took me…read moreso long to make it there. What initially brought me in was Atlanta Burger Week, and I ordered their featured burger to take advantage of the special. While the burger was good, the real star of the meal was the smoked barbecue fried rice with brisket. It was absolutely fantastic. The brisket was incredibly tender and practically melted in your mouth. The fried rice itself was packed with flavor and had such a unique, smoky taste that perfectly complemented the barbecue. It is not often that a side dish completely steals the show, but this one certainly did. The atmosphere was welcoming, the food arrived promptly, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. It is always exciting to discover a restaurant that delivers something a little different, and Sweet Auburn BBQ does exactly that by blending flavors and cuisines in a way that feels both creative and comforting. I left full, impressed, and honestly a little disappointed in myself for waiting so long to visit. This definitely will not be my last trip, and I already know the smoked barbecue fried rice with brisket will be ordered again.

We visited Sweet Auburn on a Sunday afternoon with a group of 10. Parking was a little confusing…read moresince it's in a parking deck shared with an apartment building, but the restaurant will validate parking for up to two hours, which was a nice perk. A few of us shared the BBQ Omakase, and I was pleasantly surprised by both the quality and the amount of food. The appetizers were a great start, the brisket egg rolls were crispy, packed with meat, and easily an 8.5/10. I also really enjoyed the pimento wontons. The standouts for me were the mac and cheese, baby back ribs, and brisket. I also ordered the fried rice, and it honestly tasted just like hibachi-style fried rice, so good! The only item that fell a little flat for me was the wings. That said, both my sister and my spouse really enjoyed them, so it may have just come down to personal preference. The service was a little slow, and it took a while before we were able to place our orders, but our server was pleasant and friendly throughout the meal. Overall, I was very impressed. The food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and everyone in our group left full with enough leftovers for the next day. I'd definitely come back!

Order: Pinot, chicken, lettuce, wrapped, mussels, blackjack, wings, edamame, octopus…read more Pros: the ambience and vibe was amazing. Food was great, hot and fresh. Nothing was sent back. Everything was eaten. My favorite was probably the edamame whatever sauce they cook that them things over the moon! A plus plus was that the parking was free in the garage with the validation. Came here with friends, but definitely a great date spot. Oh, and our server was amazing. There was three of us who came for happy hour. Cons: n/a

So I've been looking at this spot since it opened and I actually finally made it. Because of what…read moreit is, you have to worry about parking and it's not free to park but actually kind of is free. You have to worry about validating because they do validate so just keep that in mind. You'll park in the structure and then walk over to the restaurant but at that point you'll be able to get a validation code. Validation code will get something sent to your phone and you'll use it to negate the parking. Coming in the service was pretty good. Last time I went in it was actually pretty quiet and nobody was there so I got all the servers and bartenders to myself lol. But seriously everybody was super nice and really friendly and explained the menu very well and no complaints about that See you space cowboy - This was a pretty good and very balanced drink. I wanted something with bourbon in it so this is what I came up with from looking at the menu. Pretty solid and not overpowering at all. Salt and pepper shrimp - the salt and pepper shrimp was the star of the show to me as far as the appetizers that I had. It came with five of them but I could probably have eaten 25 of those joints. They were amazing. Out of the appetizers that I had, they were the best ones and they actually came pretty large. It's not like you got little baby shrimp. These were impactful, powerful shrimp that packed a heck of a flavor. I would 200% get these again and maybe I might get three orders of them by myself lol. Soft shell crab - the crab was good but the crab itself was only okay but the sauce in the bowl of the crab actually carried it. It's not a bad thing, but at the same time by itself it was only okay but the sauce definitely added a little extra to it. Grilled Octopus - the octopus was pretty good but at the same time it was a little more chewy than I would've liked it to be. It wasn't impossibly chewy. It was actually still pretty good. The thing that made the octopus actually pop was the sauce that came with it. The sauce was like a chili-lime sauce and that actually carried the dish itself. Without that it would've just been okay but the sauce definitely helped. The sauce went well with a couple of things actually . But I'll still order doctors again. It was actually pretty decent. Bangkok Hot fries - the fries are actually good. They had a a spice to them. That was a kick in the face but also citrusy as well. So you got a little bit of heat and citrus at the same time. They came out really good. Hot fresh and that would have been really good on a burger LOL Overall, it smells pretty good if you want small plates. This is a spot to go to now. They do have regular and large size portions, but that's not this place's bag, which is okay. If you're in the business of just trying a bunch of stuff, this is a good spot to go to because they actually have a combo where you can get a few things off of the small place menu to try and share. This is a good spot if you just want to stop in somewhere to try a few Asian dishes.