Blind Pig Tavern is exactly what our family needed after a long day of traveling from Southern…read moreCalifornia. Athens is the first stop of an SEC college tour for my high school girls and after getting screwed by Avis giving us a lame-ass minivan rather than the Jeep that I reserved and our hotel being below Hilton standards (despite being a Hilton), a good, enjoyable dinner is what we were looking for. Compounding this issue was the fact that it was Valentine's Day on a Saturday night; for the record, VD is the absolute worst day in the world for guys. Most restaurants had waits of 45+ minutes and our appetites simply weren't in a position to cooperate with such a delay. We stumbled across Blind Pig Tavern and we immediately felt welcome. The staff was great, my spicy margaritas hit the spot and our food was A+. I went with the blackened fish sandwich and it had great flavor and it wasn't heavy. My girls enjoyed their salads and the nacho appetizer was devoured in five minutes flat. The best experience of our evening at Blind Pig Tavern was Mattie, our server. Not only was she friendly and engaging, but she has earned the title of the "Best Athens, Georgia Ambassador... Ever!" Her knowledge about the town she's grown up in and advocacy for attractions on and off the UGA campus was more than appreciated. Her livelihood and pride of her hometown and customer engagement has easily earned her this official/unofficial title! Please check out Blind Pig Tavern for some great eats and, if you're lucky, you may have Mattie as your server. And if you're from out of town, she'll immediately make you feel right at home.

Nice sports pub with good food and casual ambience…read more Food: The food is very good for this type of restaurant -casual not fancy. Met friends for lunch. Tried several types of burgers and sandwiches. Burgers were done as requested/ sides were good. Onion rings are fried-not the frozen and baked kind like some places. Slaw is good and fresh. But friend said the black beans were good-not overcooked and mushy. The fries were crisp. The sandwiches were on toasted bread and were tasty. Service: Servers were pleasant and helpful. Facility: Old but well maintained. Location: Conveniently located in a large strip mall with lots of parking. Other restaurants , grocery stores, etc nearby.

Service was well done, and the food selections were tasty. I had the BLT, and my wife had the…read moreburger. Both were very well prepared, and the fries were outstanding.

Super cute space‼ Great ambiance and romantic spot with soft…read moremusic The service was great. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable The food was wonderful The tomatoe bisque was great. We ordered the crab cake which was delicious. My husband loved his Seafood Pasta. I had the special, Grouper with Shrimp with Beurre Blanc sauce which was excellent

Nice little place with friendly bartenders to grab a pint and nice selection of seasonal cocktails…read more Plenty of outdoor seating but the Georgia summers can make that a little dicey.

Very cool, authentic seeming British pub. Small, (appropriately) noisy, great overall…read moredecor/atmosphere. Terrific service and super-fair prices. A ton of British (and other) beers on tap, fair drink prices. The menu is concise but varied--fish and chips, bangers and mash, royale burger, lamb burger. We REALLY enjoyed the pork belly in Korean BBQ starter, absolutely fantastic. I had a double fish and chips, my wife the Royale burger. Loved the meal, wish we'd had room to try the sticky toffee pudding to see if it's as good as Ramsey's at Hell's Kitchen. Parking is limited, as is seating.

This is a chain that doesn't feel like one. It's worth the…read morewait, the servers are all super personable and informative, we never have to wait long for our food and they bring it out in a good order so you don't feel like you have all your food at once, but that you're not waiting for ever in between courses. I tried the kale Berry salad, the cup of tomato, basil, soup, and a half of the Monterey club and I wished I had more of all of them!! The phone menu just dropped, and the pumpkin spice donuts are amazing, their juice bar drinks are always mixed really well and taste amazing and the pricing is proportional to the amount of food on your plate. We love coming here, the customer base is super diverse and we always feel very tended to.

Nice casual restaurant with good breakfast choices and efficient service -but they have seem to…read morehave done nothing to try to dampen the LOUD noise level -there are so many easy ways to add noise abatement materials, -in the high ceiling with open rafters would be great start. Having to shout at friends to converse while you eat really detracts from the potential enjoyment of your meal. We would probably eat here twice a month instead of twice a year if it were quieter. The bathroom is clean but there is also music blaring in there. Positives : food, service, outdoor tables, location, parking Negatives : LOUD NOISE prevents us from wanting to return soon

Fast service Good food…read moreGood variety Easy parking Reasonable prices Plenty of parking

We ordered take out. The line to dine in was out the door at 6:00 0n Friday night. Fortunately…read morethey have a drive up for picking up food and our order was ready. We live about 15 minutes from the restaurant and the food was acceptable as far as temperature. We had the salmon with broccoli, and two orders of fish tacos. All were well prepared and tasted great. They have a large menu, so there will be plenty of other things to try. We will definitely be ordering from there again.

I stopped by to grab a to-go plate, and I have to say, this restaurant is SO cute! I absolutely…read moreloved the industrial loft vibe--it gives the place so much character. The service was really nice, too. I sat at the bar to place my order, and luckily, the bartender was vegetarian and pointed me in the right direction when it came to choosing what to try. The collard greens weren't really my favorite, but the tots and mac & cheese? Absolutely delicious! Those were definitely the standouts for me. This is definitely a spot we'll be visiting again in the near future. My only wish is that they offered a few seafood options, but there were still plenty of things to enjoy. Parking is a little limited, but the area is very walkable, so that definitely helps. Overall, super cute spot, friendly service, and some really good food!

Great brunch on Sunday. Especially loved the apple sausage patties and bacon fat tater tots with…read moremultiple dipping sauces. Service was outstanding! I love the ambiance in the middle of the afternoon. I'm anxious to experience the dinner menu and see the dining room in its evening glory. I'll be back!

SUCH GOOD FOOD!!! And the service was amazing!!! We loved the artwork and atmosphere!read more

Casual gastropub with good food & quick service. Food:…read more4/5 We enjoyed a late lunch here. Liked the Bacon fried Brussel sprouts appetizer-nice size for two. The daily taco special was very good, according to friends, but I prefer foods without the hot spices, so I ordered a different sandwich. I especially like their French dip sandwich -it comes with two servings on buttered-grilled bread. The broth is bland, but the sandwich is very tasty with or without dipping . Their potato salad is the perfect side. Service 5/5 Romain was an excellent server -very helpful and pleasant Facility 3/5 Not new but well maintained -pub style casual with cloth napkins Location 5/5 Convenient location just off major road Epps bridge/316 At the corner end of a small strip mall next to a framing/art shop. Lots of parking.

Fantastic meal! Great location and terrific decor. Server was thoughtful and consistent without…read morebeing intrusive. Highly recommend.

The food was 4/5 but the waitress was 100/5. I wish I could remember her name. She was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and had a artistic flair in discussing the various specials and desserts. I ordered the last resort's praline and I felt the portion size was rather small. However, it was a very savory comfort dish perfect on that rainy day. My advisor ordered a salad with salmon, which would have been pretty hard to get wrong, so she enjoyed that.

We were unable to get a reservation on a Friday night but decided to just drop in for a potential…read morebar seat after reviewing the menu. We were seated immediately at a bar next to the front porch with a view of milledge. We both ordered mocktails, a fresh lemonade and cherry lime spritz, both were delicious and although we don't drink I can bet my bottom dollar their cocktails are crafted and amazing. We started with corn fritters, raw oysters and seasonal peach salad. The only thing I didn't like was the chili in the peach salad, I heard another table request it without so I guess that's an option but I believe in tasting it how it's served. For entrees we did the fresh pasta dish and the fish. Both were creative and divine. The filling for the pasta was silky and the touch of nutmeg or cinnamon in the sauce made it next level. The fish was perfectly cooked and paired nicely with the coconut sauce. For dessert we chose a cherry cheesecake and peanut butter chocolate cake with grape jelly ice cream. I'm not sure if they have a pastry chef but it's been some time since I've had a dessert crafted with so much love. The quality latte we drank with them was the cherry on top. We've already invited our friends for dinner next month. 10/10 reccomend

It's been more than 20 years since I was a law student at UGA, and I've considered 5 & 10 to be…read morethe high water mark for Athens dining this entire time. Nestled in a gorgeous building that was once a residential house, the restaurant has a gorgeous and cozy ambience that makes you feel like you're visiting with friends from the moment you enter. The menu changes with the seasons, and I've never been less than impressed with the often-inventive dishes. I highly recommend starting with their cast iron cornbread. It sounds simple, but it's truly elevated. Right now, the sweet potato brown butter pierogies are absolutely mouth-watering, and the hazelnut bread pudding is rich and a perfect blend of sweetness and cream. The waitstaff is top notch and you'll receive better, more attentive service here than at restaurants with much larger price tags in Atlanta. They also have an impressive cocktail program and wine list. On the "it's the little things" list, the candles 5 & 10 uses in the restroom are outstanding! They sell them and they're spendy, but worth it.

Super awesome chicken sandwich and fried okra!!!!! Excellent…read moreservice!!!! What PLACE am I at? Ohhhh The PLACE is the excellent!

Probably the best meal I had in Athens on a recent visit…read more Laid back but nice overall vibe, super helpful and friendly service, and fair prices for the quality you receive. The chicken sandwich was incredibly tasty as were the onion rings and collared greens. Good drink selection to boot.