If you had told me Athens had a spot with this level of elegance and ambiance, I probably would've…read moreasked, "Where has it been hiding?" This was my first visit, but my friend had been before and couldn't wait to bring me. Now I completely understand why. From the moment we pulled up, the valet parking set the tone for what turned out to be a wonderful experience. It's such a nice touch and instantly made the visit feel special. Inside, everything felt elevated without being pretentious. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was warm and attentive, and the food absolutely delivered. Every bite was flavorful, and the cocktails were just as impressive. What made the experience even better was discovering the spa next door after brunch. We took a peek, and now we're already planning our next visit--a relaxing spa day followed by another amazing dinner. It's always exciting to find a place that feels like a little getaway without leaving home. If you're looking for great food, handcrafted cocktails, exceptional service, complimentary valet parking, and a sophisticated vibe right here in Athens, this spot deserves a visit. We left already planning our next visit, and I can't wait to experience it all over again!

Five stars all the way for Osteria Olio. The food and service were both outstanding, but their…read morehospitality really set them apart. We originally had a 7:45 PM reservation, but showed up early hoping for a change. They were incredibly accommodating and got us seated immediately at 6:30 PM on the patio. It turned out to be the highlight of the night--we absolutely loved the atmosphere out there. Even for an early spring evening in Athens, the heaters were positioned perfectly and kept us comfortable the entire time. It's rare to find a spot that's this flexible and still executes at such a high level. Highly recommend.

Very experienced staff, friendly space, and good good good drinks!! I love it. Highly recommended!read more

Went for casual drinks with a friend for a night out. We both got a drink that contains pop rocks…read morein it and was such a delicious and fun to drink. The service was also really good. It wasn't busy when we had gone on a weeknight and it was very clean and quiet inside.

The Manhattan Cafe is a cozy dive bar in downtown Athens…read more It's not much to look at from the outside. If anything, it looks a little sketchy from the outside given the bars on the window, but it's not a sketchy place at all. Believe me when I say this. I stopped in on a Monday night for a nightcap. It was nice and quiet, which is exactly what I was looking for that particular evening, the following day being a travel day for me. As you can see from my pics, it's a nice little place. Drink prices were very reasonable, and the bartending was very good, too. I will happily stop in again when I return to Athens next year. Cheers!

Manhattan is a fine spot for a drink before a show in downtown Athens. We stopped for a quick drink…read moreand enjoyed some hot selections from their holiday menu on their patio- mulled wine for her and spiked ginger tea for me. We followed that up with a couple Lone Stars, a nice touch for these two Texans. A bit of a dull interior on the inside, but probably a nice spot for conversation, with a few added touches that take this spot past a normal, scuzzy dive bar.

We had the privilege of being served by Kayla at this wonderful restaurant in downtown Athens. The…read morebuilding is stunning and Kayla was most helpful with the history. Food was delicious and well presented. Prices were affordable for a lovely night out. Trest yourself to a special night out and ask for Kayla... she can help you with all your good choices.

Absolutely amazing experience. Really close to the Hyatt which is why I visited. The pork belly is…read moreto die for and the veggie platter is delicious! The duck fat they use is amazing. Cool building for summer nights, historical and great service!

Classic college dive bar with old tile floors, random art and even a light up Christmas Wise Man…read moreholding court in the corner. Honestly, like a typical college watering hole, it looks like a good cleaning is in order. The atmosphere was electric on this autumn, football weekend Friday night. Service was helpful and friendly, beer ice cold and cocktails well poured. Several in our group ordered, and recommended, their burger and fries. They were both great and the skin on fried potatoes were cut in house - not frozen!

Okay place to grab a drink and slightly-upscaled fast food. Interesting cocktail menu and…read morereasonable cocktail prices. We had chicken and waffle sandwiches with fries. The highlight of the sandwiches was the spicy sauce that contrasted well with the maple syrup on the inside of the waffle. The bar fries with some skin left on were good. Service was mediocre at best. This is a college hangout kind of place, but the food was pretty good.

I love this place! I had some wonderful oysters, they delicious! The shrimp & grits were also one…read moreof the best that I have had. The vibe was great, and the staff were friendly! Very chilled and relaxed restaurant! Can't wait to go back

Be try good if you want fresh oysters. We tried some appetizers which were also delicious. Will be…read moreback for the oysters!

At first I was a tad annoyed at the cost, but hey...picking up a kid from UGA and we were splitting…read moreit - she's worth it. But oh man, we have at least 4 meals off of this plate of nachos, so they can have my $24 anytime. This is one of the best plates of nachos I have ever had, and I eat mexican a lot if you look at my reviews. I think they make their chips as they are thicker than most, but have an amazing actual flavor, and the toppings are ABUNDANT. This was carne asada and it was absolutely delish. The bartender greeted us when we walked in, showed us where to order and to pick a seat inside or on the cute little patio. They brought the food out within 10 minutes and we chowed. Others around us had margarita buckets and pitchers of beer, so plenty of options. Someone was raving about a pickle margarita...next trip that is on my list. Super clean, very friendly, great food, and it is labeled vegetarian and gluten free on the menu for those of us who need that info. I will most definitely be back.

I came to Paloma during a weekend trip to Athens. The outside area with the large screen and…read moremultiple games playing at once is a whole vibe. We ordered a pretty big spread of food including the dip trio, a few tacos, the brisket quesadilla, and some wings. The peach bourbon wings have a great flavor. I actually preferred those to the truffalo. The dip trio was great. The guac was very fresh and creamy. The queso had small chunks of peppers that I liked. I can see the appeal of this place for parents and students alike.

Dont be fooled, Blue Sky is not for the younglings. A great bar for those who have knee pain and…read moreneed to hold the rail to get up the stairs.

This was my first time at Blue Sky. It's honestly a nice little hidden gem of a bar in Athens. It's…read morea little hard to find, as it's upstairs, but worth the visit. They have a pretty famous drink called the Blueberry Buck, which I had, and it was pretty tasty! I came here with a bunch of friends, and we all had a really great time. The bartenders were all really nice too, and one of them even talked to me and my buddies about some of the more popular whiskies. He even let us taste some of them too, free of charge! A really kind group of bartenders no doubt. I would definitely come back!