the crab cake was bland - not even browned on the top. the Brussels sprouts were over cooked and all you could taste was charred/burnt. my friend had an allergic reaction to the fried shrimp basket. they were inedible - waitress told us they had cayenne pepper and jalapenas - why??? so after recently coming back from FL we really were surprised at how bad the seafood was. the only good item was the fried chicken breast. read more

My family and I are Vinings locals who love OVI. Favorites include the roasted beet salad, braised short rib, garlic green beans, mac and cheese, and the bread pudding dessert. But this review, I must write about the amazing service. It's not limited to the dining room, folks. Recently I picked up dinner for my family, but my car's (new!) battery died in the parking lot. What the heck? I was stuck. I popped into OVI to let staff know my car would be there until we could fix it. The general manager, Tara, immediately offered a jump. She went above and beyond to help me get to the battery, which wasn't under the hood after all. (I was so hungry and overwhelmed, I forgot it is in the back of the car behind the spare tire.) She didn't care about getting her hands dirty or all the time she was spending on me. Nope, she didn't bat an eye. Calm and collected, she knew exactly what to do and quickly got my car started. What a lifesaver! Old Vinings Inn has good food and GREAT people! read more

Very cute place. The food was excellent as was the service. We had a Caesar salad with anchovies and a small 4 ounce fillet on the side cooked perfectly. We also had beet salad fried chicken with grits and collard greens. I normally don't order collard greens because either their overdone or underdone and these were cooked perfectly. I highly recommend coming here. read more

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Attended a baby shower at this very cute and quaint location. We had a private room which allowed for us to have lots of fun with games and not worry about noise levels. The serving team was fun with a good sense of humor and even helpful when we were struggling with games. There were options for everyone with the brunch menu and the bread basket and cheese grits were some of the highlights. The crabcakes were also good. The flourless chocolate cake for dessert was decadent. Would definitely book another special event at this location. read more

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First time was an amazing experience. Food delish french 75 and staff fully invested. Ambiance southern

Came to Old Vinings for family brunch after church. We made a reservation and we're seated almost immediately upon our parties arrival. The food was very good and our waiter, Andrew was very attentive and thorough. There was a moment where they messed up with our food, but brought a complimentary bread basket to hold us over until our food was corrected. Any mistakes (there were not many) were immediately corrected. I would definitely come back to try other menu items. read more

Old Vinings Inn - Bread Basket - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I had made a reservation here a month or so in advance for a special occasion. The menu seemed good and we hadn't dined here previously, though it has been open for quite a long time, apparently. If you approach it from I-285, note that you need to drive past the restaurant to access their parking lot. My nav app routed me to a side street before the restaurant, but there was no parking there or any way to access the restaurant. We were seated promptly despite being early. For a Saturday evening, they didn't seem very busy. There was one other couple at a table near us. They finished while we were eating and another couple arrived at that point. There may have been a couple of other parties who showed up while we were there. Maybe it gets busier later. We finished before 7 p.m. When I made the reservation, there was a question about whether this was some sort of special occasion. I had answered it. I didn't expect freebies based on that, but if the restaurant asks, it seems like it should have some relevance. Some places write a small acknowledgement on the dessert plate if you order one, for example. If it doesn't matter, don't bother to ask. They had a limited wine selection by the glass, but did offer half bottles at reasonable prices. However, the menu wasn't up to date on what was available. The only other issue was with food allergies. Apparently everything that is fried is done so in the same oil. Hence if you are allergic to something and it is fried for preparation, you can't be allergic to anything else which they fry. Not a deal breaker, but most places don't have this as a restriction. I appreciated them acknowledging it up front, though, as opposed to finding out later. Aside from the above, the meal went well. We enjoyed the salad we got, and the entrees were well-prepared. My steak was quite good, though a 6-oz was the only size option there. We also got a chocolate brownie dessert, which we enjoyed very much. Maybe we visited on an 'off' night, but I doubt we'll go back here given the distance, price, etc. read more

Can't believe it's taken me almost 25 years to visit the Old Vinings Inn. I attended a large group (18-person) dinner here and enjoyed it. The food, drink, and service were good to great. This is a classic Southern restaurant that's been around since 1990. In metro Atlanta, where restaurants constantly come and go, Old Vinings Inn has been a fixture. I'd always known this to be that old white house with live music and from this visit, I learned that the food, drink, and service here are solid too. There's live music (and sometimes, comedy) every Thursday-Saturday night in the attic bar. Tickets are $5 per person. I'd call them at 770-438-2282 for bar reservations and more info. You can view which artists they have booked on the calendar here: https://oldviningsinn.net/atlanta-vinings-old-vinings-inn-live-music To book reservations for the dining room or patio, use OpenTable. When you reserve using OpenTable, you earn dining points which can be used to redeem restaurant discounts, Amazon gift cards, hotel stays, and magazine subscriptions. The restaurant has a free dedicated parking lot, but space is limited to about 20 spaces or so. The setback (clearance) between the building/entrance and Paces Mill Road is tight. The building has been around since the 1880s. It's been an apartment house, gas station, general store, and post office. Many parts of the structure, inside and out, still look old, but it's got a rustic charm to it. The dining rooms are understated and refined. There are nice traditional elements like the fireplace in the lobby. The low-ceiling attic bar has a more casual atmosphere. In general, I thought this was a great spot for our group and it looked like it would work equally as well for a romantic date night (intimate, artificially-candlelit, white tablecloth). When I entered the restaurant, none other than owner Lee Schulman opened the door and welcomed me in. What better way to enter the Old Vinings Inn than that? I recognized Lee from his 2017 appearance on the local TV show Atlanta Eats as well as from the restaurant's website where I browsed the menu beforehand. Lee told me he bought this place about 10 years ago. I asked him if it had actually ever been an inn and he said no. I guess it's just in the name. One of my buddies had been here before Lee took over and he told me that he thought the place was outdated. I believe several renovations have been made since Lee became the owner. I know the private room we dined in had been renovated at some point relatively recently. Also, I've known two couples who dined on the patio here during and since the pandemic. Both couples told me they enjoyed everything, from the food to the atmosphere. One of my coworkers organized this dinner. It was done family style, which I liked. The ambiance was cozy and homey. The menu was mostly preset. The only decisions we had to make were individual drink and entree orders. The entire drink menu, with cocktails and wines by the glass and bottle, was available to us. The food menu was custom-made and had a special message at the top congratulating our other coworker on his retirement (this was his retirement dinner). I thought that was a nice touch by the restaurant. Here's what we had: Appetizers (served family style) * Dip Duo - pimento cheese and spinach-artichoke-sun dried tomato dips, sea salt-herbed olive oil flatbreads * Southern Fry Baskets - calamari, shrimp, hush puppies, pickled veggies, remoulade, jezebel sauce Salad * Artisan Greens - seasonal vegetables, champagne vinaigrette, crispy chickpeas Entrees (we each got to pick one) * Seared Atlantic Salmon - lemon-basil compound butter * Coleman All-Natural Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast - thyme gravy * Grilled Bistro Steak - rosemary-black garlic demi glace * Vegetable Pasta - herbed fresh local spaghetti, seasonal vegetables, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan Accoutrements (sides, served family style) * Whipped Potatoes * Crispy Brussels Sprouts * Mac & Cheese * Pot Likker Collards with Smoky Bacon Desserts (served family style) * Warm Fruit Cobbler - crunchy granola topping, vanilla ice cream * Flourless Chocolate Torte - blood orange coulis, hazelnuts, candied ginger Overall, I've got to say I was pleasantly surprised by the food. Everything was delicious. For all these years, I had no idea this quality of Southern food was right here in Vinings. Admittedly, places like the now-shuttered Paces & Vine in nearby Vinings Jubilee overshadowed Old Vinings Inn for me. Thinking more widely around Atlanta, South City Kitchen comes to mind. However, where I think Old Vinings Inn shines is in the type of Southern food they serve. It's simple and traditional. They stick to tried-and-true classics and I thought they executed every one of our dishes well. My drink, a Jamaican Old Fashioned, made with Jamaican rum, pineapple amaro, demerara, allspice bitters, and Luxardo cherry, was quite tasty. I recommend it. Service was terrific. read more

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Love this restaurant and the menu. Have always had great and attentive service. The atmosphere (especially on the enclosed patio) is great. You would think you were at a place located far from a busy road. Has a wonderful Southern vibe. read more

Probably one of the more memorable New Year's Eve celebrations in the recent history. When you walk into old Vinings inn you feel like you're stepping into a historical landmark. The restaurant is home to a 150-year-old cottage style, southern house. It boasts a few large dining rooms, sunrooms, and an upstairs attic fit for live music and comedy night. For a small price you can attend Thursday-Saturday for live performances beginning at 8pm. Reservations preferred. There are heated fireplaces throughout along with heaters for the sunroom. The halls were decked for the holidays and we probably saw around three or four Christmas trees throughout the property. It was festive to say the least. The service is worth writing home about. We were treated with such warmth and generosity from Oscar and the management team and would definitely come back sooner rather than later, budget permitting. The food is simply splendid. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here and I guarantee you that they have the best underground shrimp and grits in the city. You won't want to miss the fried chicken either. And these are found year round on the menu. We had the chance to sample the prefix dinner for the New Year's Eve celebration, and everything was exceptional from the homemade sea salt butter rolls with sweet cream to the lobster bisque to the homemade cherry cobbler. For $75 a person, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal in Vinings and the surrounding area for less or better. We actually had reservations for the Chastain but were informed that they were doing a prefixe for $150 a person and opted out. I'm glad that we did because this was the perfect place to celebrate the upcoming new year. Please make sure to visit old Vinings inn for brunch or dinner sometime when you're in the area. There is self parking at the restaurant. It used to be valet, but then Covid hit and that changed and it hasn't changed back. I'm not complaining though. Also there are a few more EV chargers but they haven't been tried or tested so I'm not sure if they're functioning or not. happy new year wishing everybody the best in 2024 ! read more

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Came in with my for a birthday brunch and glad we did. The restaurant has a ton of charm and the staff was great, very friendly. We had the blueberry French toast that was good. The hubby said the shrimp and grits were excellent and they give you a good amount of shrimp! The crab cake Benedict was delicious. I loved the fried green tomatoes on it. They made the Benedict so much better. They also made us some non alcoholic mock cocktails to celebrate! I don't know what was in it but it was good. I was very please with the experience and will definitely go back. Especially for those fried green tomatoes. read more

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Old Vinings Inn is in my opinion is one of the top restaurants you can eat at in Vinings. I wish I had pictures but the food is so good that it's engulfed the second it lands on the table. The Caesar salad here is outstanding. The burger is also incredible. Today I got the brussel sprouts as well as the green beans and they were so delicious. I was absolutely starving as I didn't really get to eat the day before. Old Vinings Inn never disappoints and the owner here is super duper nice and appreciative of his customers. The service is such a great reflection of the ownership. Oscar and Avery are both exceptional and stellar servers who make sure that you have a wonderful experience. I can't recommend a better and more consistent place to eat than this. read more

I had dinner here on may 31 at 6:15pm. Our server was so nice and with such a great smile and cheerful demeanor it made the evening a true pleasure. I didn't catch her name but she is a gem. read more

Food was excellent..... short ribs, crabcake, candied bacon, fried green tomatoes, fried shrimp Stacey did a wonderful job as our waitress Highly recommend the restaurant... Ask for Staci she's with an I STACI she said Stacey read more

I went for a holiday party. The service was very disappointing. The servers lacked personality they moved like robots. We had to keep asking for refills. The appetizers came out cold after waiting almost 45 minutes. When asked about substitution because one of the appetizers were not to our liking were giving it after asking twice. The deserts that were brought enough for the amount of people. The amount sent was not of value for amount of food I will not return, because I did not feel valued as a customer. read more

I have been staying in Vinnings for work and stumbled across this local favorite. It advertised a good southern brunch with an upscale flair so I wanted to give it a try. Let me start by saying the restaurant was beautiful.... It looked like it belonged in Nantucket by the coastline. The service was incredible. The wait staff was courteous and kind. I brought a book to read and a server asked if I would like to be moved to a quieter table so I could read peacefully. ( very impressed) The food was good....almost great. I ordered the fried chicken with the grits and collard greens. The grits and collards were incredible and the chicken was good but could have been juicier. ( but this could of been because I ordered it gluten free) I would absolutely come back for dinner sometime. read more

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The food was delicious - definitely save room for dessert! The chocolate tort was amazing! The bacon brownie was just ok. We did go for Sunday brunch and there was a large party in the private room. Our food was put in after theirs so it took about 30 minutes to get food. read more

I came here for brunch with a couple people and I had a fairly decent experience. Quick thoughts: - Environment was very cute and classy - Bathrooms were exceptionally clean - Service was a tad slow and it took a very long time for food to come out - The food itself was VERY good. A bit on the pricy side but still delicious and worth every bite The only reason I'm giving this place 4 stars was because of how long we had to wait for our food even though it didn't seem like there were a lot of people dining. Still a pretty neat place to stop by! read more

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Last Saturday night, I brought my business partner and his girlfriend for a dinner meeting to Old Vinings Inn. It's one of my favorite places. This was his first time to Old Vinings and he heard a lot about it because his girlfriend has been here many times since her parents live less than a mile away. We sat upstairs and enjoyed the music by Rich Gunderlock...in fact we found him on youtube. It was sent too loud and he also played the saxophone in addition to the guitar. Great service by Rick and team, despite our charcuterie board being accidentally given to the table next to us. The food was excellent as always. I had the seared salmon with the scallion grits cakes (yum) and a roasted red pepper sauce. My biz partner had the beet salad with salmon and the girlfriend pretty much finished the entire charcuterie board. Oh we started with the fried green tomato's. We fought over who should get the last piece! I would have ordered the candied bacon but really wish they were presented in the wine glass like they used to, rather than just tossed on a plate. Everything else is presented well as a prelude to the first bite! We didn't have room to order dessert, but next time. It would have been great if there's carpaccio and espressos were available! One tip...if you are coming for dinner, there's extra parking at the bank across the street. We'll come back with a few more people so we can enjoy my favorite private room, the Bear room. read more

A precious stone in the gravel. Chef does what she does consistently well and consistently well above average at an average to below price point. This funky little shack is a neighborhood favorite that is well worth the hike. I had schnitzel tonight better than that at a very good Vienna last year. Charcuterie board par excellence and Ricky the mixologist with the mostimust besides being the dumbwaiter service perfect. White tablecloths everywhere, menu same. Support this great cookery! She won't live forever! Strike that -- she won't COOK forever: come get it! read more

What a phenomenal restaurant! Food was delicious and the vibe in the attic made for one of the best dining experiences in Atlanta. Rick does an amazing job upstairs and the live music was so fun! read more

Date night with my husband. I was not disappointed. Quaint building where the staff was happy to share its history. I liked that all staff worked together to make sure all tables were well serviced. Everyone trying to ensure our dining experience was perfect. We had the pleasure of having Lori as our server. Her recommendations were on point. When asked about their pork chop she let us know Tanya made one of the best. We were not disappointed. The portions were generous and the flavors unforgettable. I wish we were able to get dessert but we could not squeeze another bite. Upstairs in the attic and they had a comedy show later that night. We look forward to going back to explore more of their menu and their other entertainment they provide. Lori was amazing from start to finish read more

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Greta for a date night ! From the service to the food, a very charming experience. We sat on the patio, and even though the restaurant is located right off the road, it was a very quiet dinner. We had the fried green tomatoes,lamb ribs, and pork chops, all delicious. To drink we tried the Jamaican Old Fashion and Agua Fresca. We also got dessert Togo, which was the brownies and ice cream. Loved every bit. Some what of a given gem for date night. The entire staff was especially hospitable, making it a great night. read more

Old Vinings Inn - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Best service! Fun drinks. Love that there is so much history there and it feels very authentic with great live music the night we were there. Only down side was they closed pretty early because it was a weeknight. read more

I had my daughter's bridal shower here at the Old Vinings Inn the beginning of June. If I could give them 10 stars I would. From planning with Lee to the day of the event everything was perfection. The food was outstanding. All the shower guests raved about the quaintness of the restaurant the attentive service and the excellent food. Well worth a visit for lunch, dinner or a small party. Donna read more

I visited Old Vinings Inn for the first time since the pandemic hit. I had a night out planned with a bestie, who drove to my hood for a change. We were not disappointed! We were greeted immediately upon arriving. Rick was our server, entertainer and restaurant concierge. Two challenges he was presented with upon our arrival. One, is that I am not drinking alcohol currently and second is that I am gluten-free. Voila! Rick confirmed that the gluten-free fried chicken dinner was delicious. So, I ordered it. I can still taste it! Anyone that knows how hard it is to find gluten-free fried chicken that tastes good, gets how excited I was over my meal. The sides included white cheddar grits, pot likker collards and thyme gravy. Rick even made me a special mocktail that was fabulous! Rick mentioned he will be hosting a comedy night in August in the bar. My friend and I have already scheduled it. He is so funny! Happy, happy night and I will be going back soon! Hope you enjoy the pics I shot. They don't do that chicken justice however. OMG. It was so good! read more

Old Vinings Inn - My delicious mocktail that Rick made special for me. :))) - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This used to be, before Covid, the best place in Vinings to go and get consistently great service and great food. However after today's experience this is no longer true . The worst experience in delivering a bridal shower! There was another party ahead of us and although Chris, the person in charge, apologized for the lateness. Unless the kitchen had problems, They were unable to get the previous party out of the restaurant. I possibly could accept 10 to 15 minutes, but for a well seasoned restaurant such as this and one that has had many parties before ours, This is unacceptable. I don't believe this is an excuse for being 30+ minutes late! When I talk to the person seating everyone she said Tara the GM had to go in back and talk to someone so she was not available. I did request that Tara come back and talk to me. But for two hours that we were there Tara never came to apologize or speak with us! Unless there was a fire at this restaurant, there really is no excuse for being 30+ min late and the GM Not speaking with us after requested. Chris the server in charge was explained to us that entrée selection was all we needed to do, we had to explain to him that it was supposed to be served buffet style, so no, entrees were NOT to be selected. ( evidently did not review the party requirement) After about 10 minutes they came back and said that the buffet style was not available because of the closeness of the tables. This is something that SHOULD HAVE BEEN evaluated when the event was reserved a month ago, not at the time of the event. The general manager who was not available throughout the whole entire party time. Even after requesting to talk to her she was not available for 2 1/2+ hours. I have known the he family hosting the party for over 30 years and they asked me to get involved, and I gladly accepted, because after all the host should be able to enjoy their guest, NOT spend the entire time managing the party, making decisions they thought were already made so they did not have to make them at the time of the party. When the reservations were being made for this event, Tara had promised a buffet style offering and never mentioned that the location would limit this and they would have to serve it family style or any other way.. Other items, such as the coffee was cold, the drinks were water down, food was warm but not hot, and meatballs this would be nice to have hot meatballs not warmed meatballs. There were so many different errors made,surprise for such a seasoned restaurant that I've been coming to for 20+ years to have failed , A bridal shower Is especially important type of party. If this had been a new restaurant and new employees I might have understand a little bit, even after talking to several people in charge about how disappointing the service and arrangements were no apologies were extended and no one in charge try to make it better! I thought the GM was not available but several people actually saw her in the restaurant after I had requested to speak with her on behalf of the host. I felt responsible for this party being held here, because when the bride asked me for suggested places to have it, this was the first on my list. I will probably will never recommend this restaurant for any type of bridal shower or parties again, this was not a large party, around only 25 of us. They did not delivery . read more

In town for business and met up with a few friends for dinner. One suggested this place. Doing some recon, it looked good, but when we got there, WOW. It is an old cottage with all the old world charm you could expect. You step inside to the foyer, with a fireplace and sofas that just say "sit down and stay a while". We went upstairs, where there was live music playing. Perfect volume, perfect dinner music selection, and perfect lighting. My friend is a wine connoisseur, so she picked a perfect red wine for us. To start, I had an appetizer of candied bacon. (what else do you need?) It was on point and very good. There was so much of it, I shared with everyone. One friend had braised short ribs that fell off the bone and I had the best shrimp and grits I have ever had! Our other friend had the roasted beet salad and it was very good as well. Since we had red wine, we "had" to get something chocolatey for dessert. The flourless chocolate torte fit the bill just fine, along with some espresso. Highly recommended. When you go, go on a night with live music and book a table upstairs. You won't be disappointed. read more

My mother and I went for Thanksgiving. The service and food were excellent. The three-course menu was a nice way to enjoy food without all of the cooking and cleanup!! The turkey was tender, the cornbread stuffing and mashed potatoes were well made! We will be back. read more

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Old Vinings Inn has been known to me for quite some time, and several friends have encouraged me to stop by or dine there since my new office and home are close by. I finally got to the chance to try their food today. I love the old-timey feel of the place, as if he should be a spot located in a small town just an hour south of the city, but it is right here in the midst of it all. I ordered on-line in the age of COVID-19. Their on-line ordering platform was amazingly easy to use. My food was ready quickly. The pimento cheese on the burger was rich, creamy, and slightly spicy. The burger was juicy and perfectly cooked. There's a thick-cut, fried green tomato on this thing. How much more Georgian or Atlantan or Southern can we get than that? The red onions add a distinctive twist as well to the already explosive nature of the flavor in this little taste of heaven on earth. The Brussels sprouts were the absolutely savory, crunchy, and had a distinct charred flavor that I just couldn't stop enjoying them. The side of grits was amazing--rich, slightly cheesy, and thick and creamy. Needless to say, everything I ate was profoundly delicious and screaming flavor, but what else should I have expected from a storied Atlanta culinary location with so much charm and history? They know how to do it, and they do it well. I hope to be able to return to dine in soon after the restrictions on dining are lifted. I cannot wait to sample the entire dining experience there. Bravo! read more

Old Vinings Inn - Side of Grits to go - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This review is for drinks at the bar on a Friday. OVI is not on my usual rotation, but when I hang out with my cooler friends (ITP!) we go to various places in the Vinings area. I had such a great time Friday - we had some drinks before heading out to another friend's house for dinner. This place is always fun and Ricky the bartender is hysterical. I have been here at random times over the years, but my experiences have always been positive. Nice people work here and there is usually a singer or comedy show on a weekend night. If I lived closer this would be a regular spot for me. PS they have a Sinatra singer that is really good! Not my thing, but the guy doing it is very entertaining and really into it! read more

My gals and I first time at the Old Vinings Inn for Sunday brunch and it was fantastic. The restaurant is so cute and quant - something out of a Netflix love story. Our service was exceptional - Silas took care of us and he was just a sweet peach. You MUST get the bread basket as a starter. I had the crab cake benedict and it was amazing. My only wish was the the egg was runnier. The shrimp and grits is also a must. I will be coming back to try dinner and enjoy live music upstairs! read more

Absolutely divine! My husband and I just dined here for date night and was pleasantly surprised with my #1 priority for all restaurants and quality customer service. The ambiance in the early to late evening is the perfect atmosphere for the beginning of a relaxed and romantic evening. Not only do EVERYONE treat you like a celebrity or royalty, but the food is to die for. I have nothing but the BEST to say about this hidden jewel. I can't wait to dine here again. Oh, and don't forget to try the chipotle bacon brownie. It's worth every penny and bite. Enjoy! read more

Awesome food and friendly service. Ask for Silas for a friendly smile and impeccable attention to detail. He made our dinner so memorable. The atmosphere is top notch! And don't forget to go upstairs to the bar. Rick is quick with a joke and makes a mean cocktail. read more

I decided to try this neighborhood spot for brunch today after putting it off since last year. I'd booked this restaurant for my daughter's h.s. graduation celebration but had to cancel due to covid. My daughter and I enjoyed a great brunch today and I hate that I waited so long to try it. We had the brunch bread basket filled with muffins, biscuits, etc. to start. I ordered the crab cake eggs Benedict (came with a slice of fried green tomato) and my daughter had the brunch burger that comes with egg and bacon. The crab cake tasted as if it had very little filler. The food was great and the waiter Dwany was the best I think I've ever had when it comes to menu recommendations. The restaurant has an old southern charm and wasn't as expensive as I'd thought it would be. I do recommend reservations. I'll be visiting again soon. And yeah, the mimosas were perfect! read more

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Visited during CobbFoodie Week for the $25, 3-course lunch. I started with the Fried Green Tomatoes "BLT" with smoked tomato aioli. It was crispy, savory, and light, the perfect start to my meal. Next was the main dish, shrimp and grits! The shrimp was well seasoned with a lil bit of spice. The grits were creamy and it all went together really well. It was just the right portion for lunch. The hubs got the pecan crusted trout with whipped potatoes, garlic-herb zucchini & squash, lemon butter. He was just as pleased with his choice as I was. You know you chose well when neither of you ask for a bite of the others meal. We definitely saved room for dessert. We finished the meal with a perfectly portioned Berry Apple Cobbler topped with ice cream. The sweetness of the ice cream paired perfectly with the tartness of the apples and berries. It was so good. I really really wanted to finish it but I was just so full Overall a great first experience with @oldvinings . Everyone on staff was friendly and attentive. We were told the fried chicken is one of there signature meals. We will definitely be back again. read more

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Went to the Old Vinings Inn with my fiancé last night for Christmas dinner. It was the first time for both of us, so we weren't sure what to expect. First thing I noticed was parking was quite limited, and we were not able to find a spot. Thankfully there was a parking lot across the street at the bank, that we were able to park at. Coming inside, you step into a very comforting living room type of waiting area. If you head upstairs you would get to the bar, where on many night I guess there is live music. Seating areas to the left and right with more seating on the patio. The menu for Christmas was a prix fixe menu with a good selection of the menu standards along with some specials like a prime rib. I ordered the Caesar salad with the prime rib, and she had a beet salad with crab cakes. The food was delightful. Very well seasoned and well prepared. Just shy of show stopping which is why I've left it at 4 stars, but very serviceable and enjoyable. The hospitality was quite pleasant although a bit overwhelmed with the holiday seating. I would definitely recommend, and I'd like to go back and check out the music at some point... read more

Came here for drinks after dinner, great night cap spot! Very cute, quant attic bar with a friendly bartender!

Unique environment with decent food. Met someone from work to have a drink and ended up having dinner. We sat upstairs at the bar. It was a little chilly up there - apparently their heating unit wasn't working. The beer menu is pretty tame - not much in the way of craft beers (and nothing on draft). The biggest adventure for them (which I selected) was the Terrapin Hopsecutioner ($5.25). Started out with Jambalaya Fritters ($10). Couldn't taste much other than the breading. Wouldn't recommend those. Went with the Sauteed Faroe Island Salmon ($24) and quality of the fish was very good - and was cooked well. The lemon caper butter on the bed of beans and potatoes was a little heavy. Service from Rick was great. Overall it's between a three and four star experience - and rounding up as a result of the reasonable pricing. read more

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We love this place & will definitely be back! We arrived early, so we went upstairs for a drink. The bartender Rick was awesome! He's hilarious & makes great drinks. My husband said it was the best dirty martini he ever had! The food was delicious! We started with a charcuterie board. We especially liked the dip & red dragon cheese. I had the pecan trout & my husband had the fried chicken. Everything was cooked perfectly. The sides were yummy! We especially loved the collards! The service & atmosphere were great! read more

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