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    Ocean Wave

    4.1 (524 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Thai, Bars
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    OCEAN WAVE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Holly H.

    Get the Poke bowl! it's a large serving for a great price. wait staff is always nice and attentive. right in the heart of virgina highlands.

    Volcano roll
    Megha D.

    My friends and I came here for a Friday night dinner. The place is a lot bigger than it seems and they seated our group of 4 immediately! Our server was super nice as well. We ordered crab rangoons (called cheese rolls, 3 pieces) and egg rolls (3 rolls split into 6 pieces) for appetizers. These were super crispy and I liked the dipping sauce they came with. For mains, I got a volcano roll and split a dancing dragon roll with my friend. The volcano roll was tasty, but the rolls were very thick and they kept falling apart. Some parts of the avocado also seemed either like it was browning or just super dunked in soy sauce (which also may have been why the roll was falling apart). The dancing dragon roll was pretty good (I'm not a tempura sushi fan usually but this was yummy!). Overall, decent spot, and I'd probably try some of the other dishes next time.

    Anna J.

    Love this place! I loved Surin of Thailand so I was excited to try this place. We came on a Friday night and got seated quickly. It looks small but has lots of tables and I was able to parallel park nearby. We didn't get any drinks but got the cheese rolls and egg rolls to start. I thought the egg roll were fine but loved the cheese rolls (basically crab rangoons) For the entree I got the combo 1 with the super crunch rolls and Tokyo roll and it was a lot of sushi so come hungry. They were big rolls and thought they delicious. 10/10 and will definitely come back!

    Ella L.

    This place was quaint and inviting. Service was great and very friendly servers. The sushi was so fresh and had lots of options for rolls! Will definitely come back.

    Hamachi
    Elena K.

    Located in Va Highlands I was headed the Murphys (no parking) when I saw Surin Thai. It's been years since I have been to Surin so I turned around once I saw there was no parking at Murphy's. I found street parking (pay by the hour) near Surin and happened to be right in front of Ocean Wave. Before walking to Surin I was checking out yelp reviews it sounds as though they are not as good as years past. I settled on Ocean Wave after viewing yelp and I'm glad I did. Menu Prices $$ Great lunch menu with Sushi and Thai for $12-$20. Hamachi is my favorite so I had to have an order. It was so delicious! From the Thai Lunch menu I ordered the sushi grade Salmon Red Curry. The lunch comes with a yummy coconut soup

    Allicia S.

    Tasty food options available at this VA Highlands sushi and Thai restaurant. Renovations occurred recently per my companion and added to an inviting dining experience. Dining tables in booths located in a section a few steps above the main floor, which had tables to accommodate larger parties. Booths were spacious and comfortable. Received prompt service and ordered from both the sushi options and the Thai selections. The tropical maki roll was recommended by our server and truly delightful. The accompanying pineapple sauce enhanced the freshness of the salmon and tuna. The roll was completed by a well marinated seaweed salad. My companion enjoyed the roasted duck with red curry. Its spice was infused with not being overly spicy. There were ample vegetables included with meal. The selection of alcoholic beverages was vast. Cocktail and sake options were plentiful. The Japanese old fashioned was tasty and welcomed on a cool winter evening. Would return to taste other selections.

    Bar area
    Mo J.

    Came backs to my fav Atl. eatery, after 5 yrs; Fo lunch no less :/ Their 2 fo $15 sushi roll deal still Rox! With comp.'d soup o course. Inside vibe still mellow, chill, & relaxing. It truly impossible to go wrong with anything off their menus. I hold all other Penangs and Masaman's up to the H&S Standard. Dead Serious. Their varying numerous sushi rolls come in WAY above avg as well. Of course kick it off with one of their crafts (Hi-wire) or Thai Iced Tea. Their bar bottle selection/ options look to have doubled since last time visiting. (c pic) Welcomed immediately and seated by their mgr. Waitresses, Ann, also super nice sweet and helpful.

    Combo Fried Rice: Jasmine rice stir-fried with chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, egg, tomatoes, onions, scallions, and cilantro
    Jabari M.

    Ocean Wave provided a fantastic dining experience. My friend and I went around 9 or 10 PM, and despite it being busy, we were greeted promptly and seated right away. The service was attentive, with the staff offering thoughtful menu suggestions and explaining the dishes in detail. We started with the chicken larb, which was spicier than expected but paired well with the cabbage--it reminded us of chicken lettuce wraps but with a more robust flavor. For my main course, I had the submarine roll and wonton soup, both of which were delicious, especially the soup. My friend enjoyed the combo fried rice and spicy seafood soup. All the dishes were fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned; we even took home some of the fried rice and chicken larb. The atmosphere was relaxed with a nice vibe, enhanced by the game playing at the bar. Overall, it was a great experience, and we'll definitely be returning.

    Spicy Beef salad and Singha Beer was awesomely delicious!

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    9 months ago

    The service, the drinks and the food were amazing! Trey was our waiter and he really took great care of us.

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    6 months ago

    Favorite sushi spot ...Food is Always AMAZING!! Service is always top notch! The DIRTY martini is always on point,,!!

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    7 months ago

    Ocean Wave has my death row meal. Their Massaman curry is my absolute favorite dish in the world.

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    7 months ago

    Best sushi in Atlanta really quality bar. The ambiance is really nice and the fish is super solid quality compared to most spots

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    9 months ago

    Amazing food. Amazing drinks! Trey is amazing. Service and experience were top notch.

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    Sam was our server and he was fantastic! Food and drinks were excellent! We can't wait to come back!

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    Oceanwave is awesome the food is always fresh and consistently delicious! The service is top notch!

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    Ask the Community - Ocean Wave

    Did this place get purchased by Surin? That's unfortunate

    I think they've always been part of Surin's ownership.

    Have they opened yet? 4/10/19

    Yes! Very fresh and good too :)

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    Moonlight - Flyby cocktail

    Moonlight

    3.8(67 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Old Fourth Ward
    •$$$

    Moonlight has been one of Atlanta's tougher to get rooftop bars since its opening. Booked up nearly…read moreall the time and for some good reasons. There probably isn't a bar in the city that offers as breathtaking of a view as does Moonlight. The panorama of all three of Atlanta's skyscraper centers is clearly visible, along with the historical architecture of Ponce City Market. The crowd is mix of tourists and locals in their 20s and 30s. The cocktails are solid. Food is decent, nothing to rave about, but again, hopefully nobody is here for the food. The lobster roll was very bread heavy and the useless dab of caviar was just a wasteful decoration. Yet, the atmosphere of the place, situated in the beautiful Forth hotel makes Moonlight an incredible spot for drinks.

    A genuinely terrible experience, from start to finish. Firstly, we were guests at the hotel looking…read morefor dining options around 8pm. Having dined at Elektra already this weekend, we wanted to try something different. Hostess started with some type of unposted dress coded nonsense because my son was in a hoodie (which he agreed to remove) before we were granted access. Arrive inside and it's standing room only at the bar - all seating areas are clearly designed for large groups and they're all occupied, as were the handful of actual seats at the bar. Proceed to order numerous dishes from the menu to-go. Bar tenders, in fairness, were very pleasant btw. Nowhere to wait except standing there like idiots until bartender says we can sit in a reserved section for a bit. Nasty waitress comes by soon after to usher us away, despite conflicting instructions from the bar. Anyway, insult to injury when it appears I've been charged a service charge and a gratuity charge and the dishes were small and mostly not great. The wings were ok, but the grilled cheese was gross, the flatbread was minuscule, the cheese plate was meh. Overall, between the mostly rude to indifferent staff attitude, lack of seating, and poor quality of food this place deserves a pass. ,

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    Moonlight - Lobster Roll

    Lobster Roll

    Moonlight - View at night

    View at night

    Moonlight - Roof top view at night. The city is beautiful

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    Roof top view at night. The city is beautiful

    Burle’s Bar - Banana Daquiri

    Burle’s Bar

    4.3(53 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Old Fourth Ward

    I've been wanting to try this bar out, and I finally had a chance to do so on Tuesday for jazz…read morenight! They hold a jazz night every Tuesday with live music for a nice chill, yet fun, vibe. Just a warning, the space inside is pretty small--typically there's optional seating outside, but it's really chilly at the moment (although they have heaters)--but there's more seating downstairs in The Victorian Atlanta plant shop. I didn't realize that the two were connected! FYI, if you sit downstairs, you'll be seated next to where the live music performers will be playing, so it will be louder there. As for the drinks, I tried the Zombie. I loved it so much, I ordered a second one instead of trying a different one! It tasted sweet and slightly tropical with the rum and spiced liqueur. It also had some absinthe, which I was worried about when I first ordered it since I hate the taste of it (not a big fan of black licorice flavors), but I didn't taste it at all! Overall, this place had such a great vibe to it!

    Burle's is a great cocktail bar right off the beltline. The inside part is small and intimate but…read morethey have a lot of outdoor seating. The indoor seating is hit or miss as they have one couch that is really low to the ground and uncomfortable to sit on but the other couches are comfy. The cocktails here are delicious. I got the white witch and wow, what a great drink! The bartenders are all super kind too and make the drinks quickly. I can't wait to come back and try some of their other cocktails!

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    Burle’s Bar - An amazing drink

    An amazing drink

    Burle’s Bar
    Burle’s Bar

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    The Local - Buffalo-lemon pepper and lemon pepper

    The Local

    4.0(464 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Virginia Highland, Old Fourth Ward
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    Walked up around 20 min before opening on a Sunday and were the second people in line, but the line…read morequickly grew after that. Went straight to order while the husb nabbed a table. Ordered 10 wings: half buffalo-lemon pepper/half lemon pepper, 5 wings in Korean-buffalo with a side of chili cheese fries, and 2 Coors Banquets (cuz we're classy like that. Food came out probably 15 min after and I was ready to dig in. These wings were pretty hyped and with anything popular, I'm always worried I'm going to be disappointed. But OMG these wings are worthy of their hype. The flavor of their sauces is incredible and they hit that desired balance of crispy and juicy. The meat falls off the bone. Tell you what, I'll definitely be back. I've also heard great things about their karaoke nights so that's going on my list as well

    i don't understand how you post pictures of wings (which actually looked really good from the…read morepictures hence my disappointment) and then we show up and you say you have no wings and then proceed to have an attitude when we ask if there are wings. they quite literally have a *tiny* sign that says "we don't have wings, don't even ask." funny sure but also no. not at all. take the pictures down im begging you. we are now at strikeout wings where they actually have the wings they advertised AND they're good. so shoutout strikeout. boo the local

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    The Local - Dancing area

    Dancing area

    The Local - Korean-buffalo with chili cheese fries

    Korean-buffalo with chili cheese fries

    The Local - Creature Comfort Sun Glow

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    Creature Comfort Sun Glow

    Highland Tap - 32 oz Prime Rib and Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Highland Tap

    3.8(477 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Virginia Highland
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    This was my first visit to Highland Tap, and I came on a Monday with a friend who visits regularly…read moreand highly recommended it. He specifically wanted to take advantage of their Monday prime rib special, which is just $20. I'm not much of a prime rib person, but I decided to tag along--and I'm really glad I did. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. It wasn't overly loud or crowded, and the décor created a relaxed, comfortable vibe that made for a great dining experience. Now, let's talk about the food. My friend ordered the prime rib and requested it Pittsburgh-style seared. I ordered the steak burger cooked medium-well. Unfortunately, my burger came out a little more well-done than I prefer, so it wasn't as juicy as I had hoped. My friend also felt his prime rib was a bit more undercooked than expected. Neither dish was bad, but they both missed the mark just enough that I'd give the food a 3 out of 5. One thing that absolutely deserves a shoutout was the tomato jelly that came with my burger. It was incredible! It tasted like the perfect blend of ketchup and jelly--slightly sweet but not overly sweet, with just the right balance of flavor. I ended up dipping my fries in it, and it was so good that I'd gladly order it again. It was easily one of the most memorable parts of the meal. What truly elevated the experience was the service. Our server, Sam, was outstanding. He was personable, attentive, friendly, and genuinely enjoyable to interact with. Great service can completely change a dining experience, and Sam did exactly that. Overall, while the food had room for improvement, the atmosphere and exceptional customer service more than made up for it. I'd definitely return to Highland Tap, and thanks to Sam's excellent hospitality, I'm giving them a solid 4 out of 5 stars.

    Service? Excellent. Our waitress was amazing…read more Food? Excellent. The mussels in a cream sauce and beef carpaccio? *Chef's kiss* Steaks were cooked to perfection. Drinks? Excellent. Ambiance? Steakhouse in a basement? Old school. I'd definitely come back if I was a local.

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    Highland Tap - Interior from a far corner

    Interior from a far corner

    Highland Tap
    Highland Tap - Bar area

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    Bar area

    Ocean Wave - sushi - Updated October 2026

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