Bovino After Dark is one of the most unique dining experiences I've had in Atlanta…read more The intimate chef's counter gives every guest a front-row seat as each course is prepared and plated right in front of you. It creates an interactive atmosphere that feels personal and makes you appreciate the craftsmanship behind every dish. Before the tasting menu began, I ordered both the baked oysters and raw oysters. Both were incredibly fresh and a great way to start the evening. Throughout dinner, I enjoyed the Conde Valdemar Rioja Blanco from Spain, which paired beautifully with the meal. The tasting menu featured four thoughtful courses, each with its own personality. The Szechuan pork with green beans and Sungold tomatoes was a flavorful start with a nice balance of richness and freshness. The Alabama crab with yellow corn tamale and tomatillo was one of my favorite courses of the night. It was light, sweet, and beautifully balanced. The duck with kimchi bao, chanterelle gumbo, and okra brought deeper, more comforting flavors and was easily the boldest course on the menu. The hanger steak with red habanada peppers, chermoula, and potatoes was cooked beautifully and made for a satisfying finish before dessert. Dessert was a play on cereal and milk. Fruit Loops, mango, lime leaf, and fennel somehow came together into a dish that felt both nostalgic and refined. The entire evening was thoughtfully paced, the service was warm and welcoming, and watching the chefs work just a few feet away made the experience even more memorable. If you're looking for something beyond a traditional dinner reservation, Bovino After Dark is absolutely worth experiencing.

PARKING (5/5): The parking lot is HUGE! It's a paid lot by…read morescanning the QR Code. First 2 hours FREE, up to 5 hours for $7 (includes tax). Parking is easy! Don't need to come early. AMBIANCE (4/5): Located underneath BOXCAR/HOP CITY restaurant. Total of 14 counter seats. Each has an amazing view of the open kitchen concept so you can see your dish get made to order. FOOD (4/5): Courses rotate constantly. Never a set menu, depends what's fresh in season or what they want to experiment with. Every dish we had was bursting with flavors, unique with textures, and carefully plated. Loved everything they put in front of us. LOVED the creativity, space, and timing of each course. Amazing price for the quality of the food! MUST TRY! 1/5: asparagus, crab gravy/foam (thick texture), farm egg, crispy panko. Loved the crispy texture to make this dish complete! 2/5: bluefin tuna on top of potato, crispy bit on top. Mexican + Asian infused dish? The green sauce made it taste Mexican (tomatillo-ish) 3/5: smoked lamb dumpling in a slightly sweet, but also savory soy sauce broth. Dipping sauce on side. 4/5: duck confit. Crispy skin. Celery root foam. FAVORITE dish & wine pairing of the night! So savory. Loved every bite! 5/5: dessert course. Sweet, but refreshing! Chocolate on bottom, topped with strawberries & to finish a yogurt sorbet. Amazing. PRICE (4/5): **PRE-PAID ONLY** $65 on THURSDAYS ONLY $75 on FRIDAY, SATURDAY SOME ADDITIONS: $21 HALF DOZEN OYSTERS $20 CAVIAR BUMP $30 INTERMEZZO $59 WINE PAIRING That price is strictly for the 5-COURSE food. You can add other dishes and drinks which are all an ADDITIONAL charge. If you get most things it ends up being $200+ per person.

Chef Marlo and team were hands down a 10/10, couldn't recommend them higher. We do a company…read moreoffsite twice a year where we fly in an international team of ~30 for a full week, and this last retreat Chef Marlo and his team came up and joined us. The food they made was just insanely good, and everyone raved about it (they said hands down this was the best food we've had at a retreat). But more than that chef Marlo was perfect to work with- he catered to the needs of a pretty diverse crowd, and got really custom with the menu to help curate an experience which matched exactly what we were looking for If you get the chance to work with chef Marlo you won't regret it. He thinks outside the box, knows how to surprise and delight, and is just a great human all around

Chef Marlo absolutely killed it at the NYCWFF this year! His mini tacos was a hands down hit. Word…read morespread how good his tacos were and the line went from a few at the beginning of the day to one of the longest ones at the event. Everyone that had one raves about it! Can't wait for him to open a restaurant here permanently in NYC. You can't just keep him for yourselves in Atlanta. He needs to come here! But if you do go to Atlanta and looking for a place to eat. Go look him up and you'll leave happy. Sad he won't be at the entire show because I want to eat more of it . Thanks for treating our palates with yummilicious tacos. Your newest fan from NYC!

Chef Jarvis catered a family brunch that I was tasked with pulling together kind of at the last…read moreminute, which is to say I forgot to do it and my name would have been Mudd if I had screwed it up. :-) Chef Jarvis came to the rescue with a quick, efficient, and easy ordering process, then provided a delicious and well presented brunch. My folks especially liked the brussel sprouts and the shrimp and grits.

Jarvis supported by preparing a spread for a cozy sip and see event. He provided clear…read morecommunication about what he could offer from his list of menu items, logistics regarding on site serving or drop off and was overall accommodating to my needs that matched my budget. He provided food selections I didn't even think of. All in all he listened to my needs for my event and was able to deliver on what we agreed to. Set up was completed within minutes. His food received the highest compliments from all event guest, by revisiting the buffet more than once. I greatly appreciated his professionalism throughout our entire interaction, down to him communicating he got stuck into some traffic. I'd definitely consider hiring him again for a future event

PHENOMENAL CHEF! We hired chef Jarvis for our baby shower and a personal dinner for two!…read moreBaby shower: he prepared shrimp and grits, seafood pasta, and fresh fruit tray. ALL FRUIT WAS GONE! The freshest fruit! The shrimp and grits were light but well seasoned! There was just enough shrimp in each bite and he wasn't stingy with the portion size. The seafood pasta was an ultimate hit! There was seafood in every bite and it was the freshest seafood! I never had seafood pasta prepared this way. It contained crab, shrimp and a lobster topping! EVERYONE ATE ALL OF HIS FOOD. We ordered enough and none was left! All of our guests constantly still talk about how good the food was at the shower Private dinner: Chef Jarvis served jalapeño wrapped in bacon, seafood macaroni and cheese, fingerling potatoes, asparagus and a Tomahawk steak. The steak was extremely tender and well seasoned! The seafood macaroni and cheese was fluffy and the seafood taste was not over powering the Mac and cheese. The asparagus and potatoes were fresh and seasoned perfectly! To end the night we were served a brownie that was sooooo soft! I don't eat sweets because I don't like the way they taste but I ate the whole brownie! That says something! I would definitely hire him again! There is no one better in Atalanta! Typically everyone is about presentation and no taste or vice versa. Chef Jarvis comes with both! You get great tasting food, beautiful presentation and stellar service !!!

From the owner: At Social Express Catering & Meal Prep, we specialize in delivering exceptional, chef-driven…read morecuisine with global influence. Led by Executive Chef Jarvis Williams, we provide full-service catering that blends flavor, culture, and presentation for events of all kinds — from luxury private dinners to corporate functions, weddings, and upscale celebrations. What sets us apart? Every menu is custom-tailored to reflect your unique taste, cultural background, and event vision. We offer a wide variety of internationally inspired dishes, thoughtfully prepared using high-quality ingredients and artful presentation. Our hands-on, chef-led approach ensures a seamless experience from start to finish — including menu planning, staffing, setup, and cleanup. We don’t just cater events; we create unforgettable moments centered around bold, meaningful food. Creating Cultural Culinary Experiences One Bite At A Time isn’t just our slogan — it’s our promise. Let us bring your next event to life with intentional flavor, elegance, and unmatched service.

I hired Chef Alice through Cozymeal for a 3 course meal I wanted to surprise my husband with for…read morehis 40th birthday. I, my husband and our guests were over the moon with Chef Alice's food, presentation and ability to pivot on the fly when one guest needed an unexpected food accommodation. All of the food was delicious, and her cheesecake was beyond delicious with a smooth, velvet-like texture and surprising ginger (subtle, not intense) crust -- everyone was raving about it. I would love to have Chef Alice cook for us again for another occasion. Cozymeal, you provide a fantastic service!

Chef Luca is an amazing chef. He was engaging, instructive and funny. We had a great class and…read morelearned how to make delicious pizza.

The food was amazing. The line was kinda of long. But for me that's a good sign that the food is…read morefresh and in high demand. The staff communicated expected wait times and were very warm and friendly. Next time I'm in the ATL I will definitely be going back.

Always a hit -- I love this spot and its location inside Marietta Square Market!…read more I get something different every time. Today I had the fried oyster mushroom plate, served over rice & peas. For sides, I chose the Mac & Geeze (worth the upcharge) and the baddie cabbage. And don't forget the ranch plus a side of baddie sauce and stew sauce.....trust me. I also grabbed the banana pudding... soooo good! The food never disappoints and the staff is always awesome. Shoutout to my NY - West Indian crew!

DIRECT eLITe Cafe was a great find! The restaurant was very clean, smelled fresh, and the owner…read moregave me a warm welcome as soon as I walked in. I ordered the curry goat and jerk chicken with rice, cabbage, and plantains everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. This was actually my second visit after my husband brought home a plate the first time, and I knew I had to come back for more! The cafe is tucked away in the Publix shopping center with plenty of parking. I'll definitely be back probably at least once a week. If you haven't tried it yet, give it a try!

Food: Wings were taste & good I only was able to eat 5 out of the 12; Mac looked delicious but, I…read morebit disappointed no season & not as cheesy & creamy as I like & cabbage was cool. Hoping the chocolate chip is fabulously delicious...I pray it makes up for the meal. Service: Absolutely perfect & friendly Ambiance: A catering company but, they do conveniently offer food selections when you walk in. I will try them again though & try something else as this place is very clean and presentable to the eye. I'm pretty sure they have a high score as it's extremely clean inside.

Sweet Magnolia catered our Staff Appreciation lunch! Best food ever! I can't say enough wonderful…read morethings about the amazing food and staff. Brisket, Chicken, Roasted Veggies, Queso Mac n Cheese.....everything has great flavor and plenty to go around. Communication was effortless, setup was quick and the staff was extremely pleasant. Highly recommend and will keep them on our speed dial :)

Richard provides world-class food and service. The food was absolutely incredible with tons of rave…read morereviews from our guests, his communication was top notch, his staff were very professional, and his pricing is very competitive. Richard went above and beyond anything we could have asked for our wedding and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a full service caterer and staffing for your wedding and/or event. We initially reached out to Richard looking for a vendor to make appetizers for our wedding (we had different vendors for the other courses). He had a wide selection of foods choices, where we selected four appetizers, our personal favorite (and the one with rave reviews from our guests) was the Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Chops with Cilantro Mint Aioli. In addition to the food, Richard offered very competitive pricing on other services as well - servers, bartenders, linen rentals, silver wear, full bar package, and so on. He was very conscious of our budget and offered multiple alternatives for each decision, which was greatly appreciated. Since our reception was at a venue where we could bring our own food and alcohol, it also required us to take care of everything else. Having Richard to take care of so many items was such a huge blessing.