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 know I'm a little late with this review--it's been about a week--but I had to share my…read moreexperience. We visited Voss Lounge on Wednesday, April 1, excited for happy hour after seeing their Instagram flyer advertising $5 drinks, small apps, and hookah. Well...that's not exactly what we got. Once we arrived, we were told those $5 specials were actually for Tuesdays--not Wednesdays--and that detail was not clear on Instagram. I was told it was listed on their website, but let's be real...this is 2026--people are checking IG and TikTok, not websites. If you're promoting on social media, it needs to be accurate. We got there around 4:15 PM (happy hour starts at 4), and the place was empty--music wasn't even on yet. My party of four was seated right away, and we ordered drinks, food, and hookah. The lounge itself was beautiful--decked out in red and black with a really nice vibe. I had lemon drops and wings--both were actually really good. No complaints on the food or drink at all. But just know, the wings were not $5 since that special didn't apply that day. Now...the hookah experience? A complete mess. The hookah wasn't $5 either--it was $25 if I recall correctly. The hookah attendant recommended a flavor that was honestly not good at all. When we told her we didn't like it and asked to switch flavors (which we were willing to pay for), she tried to make us purchase a refill instead of simply fixing the issue. We asked to speak to a manager. She went to the back and spoke with someone who I later found out was the owner--but he never came out to address us. That alone didn't sit right with me. Instead, she came back, grabbed the hookah, and walked off. No explanation, no replacement--nothing. It felt like, "We won't charge you, but you're also not getting another one." That whole situation completely turned us off. Now I will give credit where it's due--our waitress was an absolute sweetheart. Friendly, attentive, and she did her best to take care of us. But overall, between the misleading Instagram promotion, the poor hookah experience, and the lack of management presence...this just wasn't it for me. Giving Voss 2/5 for good food, a beautiful space, and a great waitress Everything else? Needs work. Unfortunately, I won't be back!

I went here for a friend's birthday and we did have a good time. The restaurant was decorated…read moreinside for the holiday which made it an added touch. We arrived during the happy hour special. When at the bar, I was charged something different than at the table for the same drink during happy hour. But whatever. Additionally, I ordered lemon pepper wings. Those wings were so small, we were convinced it didn't come from a chicken lol. And the lemon pepper was just salt, I ended up taking lemon from my drink to squeeze it on the chicken. Also, our food did not come out at the same time. One person got her meal and finished before anyone else did. The waitress was cool and we thought she was going to get everything but at the end the billing was a disaster and took quite some time to get resolved. Lastly, parking was free and easy to find! But overall, we still enjoyed ourselves. I might would go back, if I just sat at the bar or didn't have a big table.

My mothers and I visited Platez last night for a nice dinner out before a show. We didn't have a…read morereservation, but was seated immediately. There was some confusion on where to enter the building due to lack of signage, but we figured it out. Upon entering, I immediately was overwhelmed by how loud the music was. I have sensory issues and asked if we could be seated outside, but was told that there was a party outside. We were seated inside and no one in my group could hear each other speak the whole time we ate due to how loud the music was. We couldn't hear the server either. Our server immediately gave us menus, silverware, and waters. He didn't introduce himself or really say much of anything. We were left to look at the menus for 5-10 minutes. Upon looking at the menus, we were extremely disappointed to see that much of what we came for was not available due to it being a brunch item. This was not communicated ANYWHERE on the website and we would not have chosen to dine here had we known. We chose to stay and eat due to already paying $10 for parking across the street. Once we came to terms with the fact that we would not be eating french toast or waffles, we began looking at the menu to decide what to order. It was then that I noticed how expensive everything was. The food is even more expensive than the menu on the website, and the item that I decided upon - the catfish and grits - was $30. This is unreasonably expensive for what it was and I would have priced it at about $18 to be generous. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes for our food and eventually my catfish and grits and my mother's shrimp and grits were served. The sauce around the grits was cold, and the grits themselves weren't super hot. It was obvious that they had been sitting while the fish and shrimp was being cooked. The portion itself was too much to eat in one sitting and grits are not something that would reheat well so we left them instead of trying to take them home. When our grits were served, the waiter told us my step-mother's smothered pork chop would be right out. It did not come for another 10 minutes. One of her sides was a salad, but not even that was brought out. While my mother and I's grits were phenomenal in flavor, my step-mother's pork chop was barely edible. She said that it was tough, especially when she was not provided anything more than a butter knife to cut with, and the gravy on top was so salty that I gagged upon tasting it. It tasted like gravy mix from a packet that was combined with the drippings from a meat that had already been seasoned. My step-mother prefers things to be more salty, but even she had to peel the breading off to be able to eat the pork chop. Keep in mind, this was also about $30. Our service was poor. The waiter didn't introduce himself, as I said, and he did not ask if we wanted anything more than water to drink. He was barely able to be heard over the loud music, but he also didn't say much. He did not check up on us during our meal or say anything while we waited 40+ minutes for our food. And when we went up to the cash register to pay our bill, we were left standing there for about 5 minutes while various servers and workers walked by and went behind the register without even acknowledging our presence. This was very off-putting and a terrible way to end a lackluster dinning experience. Upon paying our bill, we were forced to pay a mandatory 15% tip and a 7% service fee. And then they had the audacity to ask for an additional tip despite their poor service. We all left Platez feeling very disappointed, despite how delicious my mother and I's grits were. We all had the sentiment that we would have had a better time eating at Waffle House because we went for brunch food in the first place. Platez is (in my opinion) horribly overpriced and the service was terrible. I try to be positive, but I would never come here again nor would I recommend it to anyone.

I visited Platez Southern Kitchen with a large party for brunch. Even though we booked our…read morereservation weeks in advance, the restaurant wasn't prepared. It took well over an hour and a half after ordering for our food to arrive. I ordered the chicken & waffles, cornbread bites, and a strawberry peach margarita. The cornbread bites with honey drizzle were a nice start, and the margarita was balanced and refreshing. Unfortunately, the chicken--though cooked properly--wasn't seasoned, and the waffle was overcooked. On top of that, the service left much to be desired. I had to ask multiple times for condiments and waited over 20 minutes just to receive them. Customer service is very important to me, and this really hurt the experience. What made it worse was the bill. A large party tip, an extra "service fee," and then a regular tip option added up to an outrageous total -- especially considering the lack of preparation, slow service, and disappointing food. Overall, while the drinks were good, the combination of unseasoned food, long waits, and excessive charges makes it hard for me to recommend this place or want to return.

Looking for a punk rock bar with a lot of personality? Flat Iron is the spot. I went to grab a…read morecouple drinks and a bite to eat. The menu has the typical bar food but was surprised that it included some items such as a fried green tomato BLT & caprese salad. I being a lover of fried green tomatoes had to order the BLT, it was absolutely delicious. As an appetizer I got the hummus plate and it's filled with pita bread and a variety of veggies as well as an olive paste to go along with the hummus. Definitely worth ordering! They have two bars, one downstairs which includes the dining area & then there is one upstairs that is more for socializing. The upstairs has a pool table for your enjoyment and a beer claw machine! First time seeing one! They have drink specials and I indulged in the blackberry margarita. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable on the items they offered. There is complimentary street parking but if you can't find any there is paid parking lots as well. I don't know the cost as I was lucky enough to find street parking. I definitely will be coming out to check it out for a night out with friends!

Food is so honestly slept on! Look at the hummus plate. My plate runith over right like I'm gonna…read moreadd more pics

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.

I go to Melton's along with another colleague from the Atlanta Philharmonic every late Tuesday…read moreafternoon, prior to rehearsals across the street from North Decatur Presbyterian Church. Ambient noise level is low. Casual setting. Bar room with some tables, separate dining room plus some outdoor seating as well. Serving staff is friendly and very efficient. Love their regular menu as well as their daily specials. I cannot speak about alcoholic beverages as I don't drink, but other diners around us seem to be pleased.

I dropped in on a weekend afternoon and sat at the bar. Within the first few minutes I was…read moreexpecting Jon Taffer to come in with cameras to start the rescue. It may not be fair to judge an establishment by its patrons, but Mary and Peter should be banned. It was clear they are regulars. I still don't know if they were over-served or just dickheads everyday. But if I wanted to hear someone sing badly, I'll go find a karaoke spot. These two were just full of "pull my finger" jokes and other obnoxious wit. I did consider just walking out. Now for the rest of the review: The menu is fine, but dinner menu is served on a loose paper, as are the drink menu but it's on a clipboard with multiple pages. I opted for a hamburger with waffle fries. I ordered Med-well, but received Med-rare. The bottom bun was disintegrating as it was saturated in grease. The waffle fries are solid and two people ordered the Irish Nachos to-go while I was there so they may be the star. My fries were served with a mayo-hot sauce mixture that was just okay. I really wished my experience was better because there is so much here I normally would like: local, neighborhood dive, music, tv. But this was a one-and-done for me. Also, the bar height is awkward when seated. I'm 6'0 and felt like a kid sitting at a bar where I have to raise my elbows.

Gonna get straight to it... - Parking lot was small for the…read morelamount of ppl in the establishment. - Waited over an over to be sat and for the food to come out (it was a sunday, so kindaaa reasonable) - Jerk chicken egg rolls and mango mimosas were Great - Our server was great (forgot her name, but she was a darkskin female with long straight back cornrows) - Music and vibes were 10/10. There was live music - I would come again

Long awaited visit. Went on a weeeknight…read more Parking lot could use some work. Not leveled throughout. Not a super large parking lot. Security presence at the door and outside. Interior decor, is really nice. Lovely bar area. Food - ordered the salmon salad and "farewell" drink. Tasty. Portion could have been a little larger. Drink was amazing. 20%gratuity added automatically. Live Dj on Thursday nights. Great music and transitions. Most nights they have either a live band, live artist or live DJ. Brunch has live performance as well

We were granted an unexpected babysitter and I have been trying to get here for months. Plenty of…read moreparking and not crowded which I surprised for a Saturday. Lovey greeted us at the hostess stand and brought us to a table. From the beginning she had such a positive aura. She made sure to get our table a lamp and QR menu. After bringing us waters and giving us time to review the menu. We decided to spilt the margarita flight. I got the mix and match taco combo with 1 crispy mushroom and 2 Baja fish tacos. I wanted to try the jackfruit but unfortunately some vegetarians had cleared the jackfruit before we got there (lol). My husband also got the mix and match combo with blackened salmon, surf and turf, and elote chicken. Both came with cilantro rice and black beans. We also got queso dip as an appetizer. Drinks came and then the appetizer shortly after. Drinks we delicious, with nice flavors. The Queso was good, nothing special. Those tacos, oh my goodness, chefs kiss. We both enjoyed them thoroughly. I just know that jackfruit taco is delicious. We enjoyed our time with the low key vibes. Good music shuffle, we could hear one another, and Lovey was great. She was very positive, even though she was the only server here. Everything ran smoothly and she handled everything with a good vibe. I recommend giving this Mexican Caribbean spot a try.

A friend had her birthday dinner her and I'd say it was a pretty decent experience. The location is…read morenot hard to find and parking was plentiful. When we arrived around 7 pm, I was expected there to be lot of folks inside but that was not the case. Stepping into the restaurant for the first time, I must say I really liked the open setup, decor, and chill vibe. Once the dj arrived, the music blasted which kind of interrupted the chill vibe but all in all we had a great time. There were some drink specials and while I did not partake, I could see from the bar that there was a large selection of liquor and those who did order drinks said that they were pretty good. The menu We had a large party and while our waitress, Sally, was amazing but for a large party there should have been a bit more help besides her and one other waitress handling the other half of the group to help move service along. There were times were drink and food orders never showed but once we let them know items were missing, they apologized and would be back shortly with the items. I had the smash nachos and added shrimp. While it's considered and app the portion size was huge! I couldn't finish it and took it home to enjoy the next day which reheated well in the air fryer lol! The nachos were reallllly good and there was nothing lacking in terms of ingredients. My husband got the loaded shrimp quesadilla and he loved it. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal and several folks talked about how good their margaritas were. I'd definitely come back here if I'm in the area and try some other items on their menu especially because there are other items that looked pretty tasty!