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    Pretty Boy

    4.4 (38 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    This is the jalapeño the restaurant put in 1 bowl of pho, not including the few slices I did eat.
    Todd B.

    If this place ever starts franchising, and you can buy jalapeño futures on the commodity market, do it. They take a very FAFO attitude when it comes to jalapeño usage. Anyway, never in Athens but we came for a concert and decided we felt like pho. The ambiance of this place is great. Modern fun Asian decor and environment. Outside patio, too, but we felt like being inside. Unfortunately, it was a game day, and they were fully booked with reservations, so we sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and helpful with the menu. We each started with a drink. I got a Japanese whiskey highball which tasted mostly like club soda. I know Toki is a light whiskey but this glass was mostly clear. My wife's gin drink was much better. My second drink-a spicy margarita, was very good. We started with a fried tofu roll appetizer which was excellent. Our entrees, however, just weren't great. I got the chicken pho and my wife got the mushroom pho with tofu. The problem with hers was a lack of flavor. It definitely needed sauce added. If you can believe this, it wasn't salty enough. The issue with mine was the flavor was all jalapeño. The photo I added to this review is the jalapeño I took out of 1 bowl of pho. I did not add this myself (unlike a traditional Vietnamese restaurant, the pho came out all put together already). It was an inhuman amount of jalapeño and , obviously, made the broth entirely too spicy. It was all you could taste. I do think I'm being a bit unfair with 3 stars but I cannot bring myself to justify the 4th. So, another 3.5 if I could. Not a bad meal at all, just not great overall and a bit disappointing.

    Jennifer L.

    I don't even know where to start. Pretty Boy was our first dinner in Athens, and came very highly recommended by several people, so we were excited. The space is small and I would have loved sitting on the patio if it wasn't so hot outside, but we had a great table and a great server. I started with an Old Fashioned, which was lovely, while my husband went with the Rhinestone Cowboy (Rhinestone Cowboy tequila reposado, passionfruit, ancho chile liqueur, lemon, palm, cacao bitters, chili oil) as he loves a spicy marg and this was the closest thing. From there we ordered the cucumber salad with lime, charred jalapeño vinegar, basil, mint, sesame seeds and peanuts. I could have devoured the dish myself. The boys opted for the Hanoi Chicken Pho, but I went with the Chilled Peanut Noodles, and have never been happier. Too full for dessert, although they had several options. This is a must-do in Athens.

    Mushroom Rice Paper Pizza - flavors were delicious just watch out for the Chile Oil. It is no joke.
    Brad K.

    We ate at Pretty Boy for the first time. We chose an early time on a Sunday so we would avoid the crowds. We sat outside. Our server was Hailey and she was veery nice and recommended some great dishes. The food was very flavorful and plated very well. If there was a low point to the meal, it was the green sauce under the coconut ribs. It had a very strong bitter and off putting taste to it that was distracting from the flow of the flavors. A sweeter sauce would have been more desirable to complement the ribs and subtle coconut flavor. Everything else, from meeting Hailey, to finishing the last item we ordered, was delicious.

    Spicy Beef Pho
    Judy C.

    Food was okay. We were expecting a bit more authentic Vietnamese food but it was more fusion. The restaurant was full and we sat in the patio - which was pleasant until flies and gnats joined us. Service was good.

    PHO with pork belly
    Ross M.

    Excellent service from start to finish. Food was absolutely amazing, one of the best experiences ever. Staff is really accommodating and will add or subtract and that you fast service

    Rick T.

    Amazing experience get coconut spare ribs for dinner ! Try everything on menu if you can delicious food....

    Coconut ribs and jasmine rice
    Lori R.

    Great service... relaxed atmosphere.... delicious food.. im a total foodie and chose my selected items about a month before we went. Walked in for our early reservation and was warmly welcomed, seated, and our server came immediately, and surprised us with a daily featured special menu... ohhhhh whaaat? This changes everything.... she gave us time to choose while she got us 2 delicious old fashioneds...we enjoyed our drinks, ordered an appetizer of fried chicken skins... verrrrry good. We kept an eye over the incredibly beautiful and delicious smelling foods being served around us.... we ordered a special menu salad of cucumber, jalapeno, Thai peanut and cilantro... anddddd.... 2 more old fashioned because this was pure enjoyment.... the place folled up and the staff performed effortlessly and smoothly.... we chose the coconut spare ribs and the curried mahi mahi with jasmine rice and root vegetables. EVERYTHING complemented each other. The dessert was almossssst another round of old fashioned, but .... one of the most delicious versions of one of my favorite desserts was on special..it was their version of tiramisu...but...waiiiiitttt. It was Vietnamese iced coffee tiramisu...waaaitttt...with...5 spice...whaaaaat???!!!!@! AND a sesame cracker/ cookie topping...OMG!!!! MIND BLOWING DELICIOUS. The relaxed atmosphere, incredible service, unique and DELICIOUS food was such a great experience. Next time, should I order the specialty menu? Alllllll the apps...? Or repeat a perfect meal? We are looking forward to a return visit soon to decide. And next time, we are getting that 3rd old fashioned!!! Kudos Chef... you got a great team!

    Pandan cake
    Josh C.

    We always get the mushroom rice paper pizza. My favorite starter is the cucumber salad. The fried tofu on the drunk noods is perfectly crispy.

    Ray F.

    Had the opportunity to try Pretty Boy for dinner while in town recently, it did not disappoint. This new little eatery has it going on with its simple concise and well executed menu, small shareable plates, noodles and big shareable plates are whats happening here with an extensive libations offering as well. Reservations are highly encouraged, I made mine for 5pm and the place was already busy when we walked in even only opening up at four for dinner hours. A simple and small interior, with a long bench supporting a handful of tables with chairs and some bar seating in the front, a private dining area in back. Our server was kind, professional and on point, the entire staff engaged and active, with a open kitchen the staff all hustling and the owner/chef hands on and expediting every dish leaving the kitchen. From my vantage point it was a real treat watching his team work and taking in the whole experience while enjoying every dish presented. We started with the fried Imperial Rolls and the Viet street Corn to begin our evening. The rolls, crisply fried comes in four pieces, easy to share, were delicious. A unique twist, with mushroom, cabbage and tufu, glass noodles and tamari dipping sauce with a tangy bite. A great starter. As were the street corn, four half cobs to and order, these coconut milk braised tasty treats are exceptionally good, with scallions, chili oil and fried garlic I picked mine up in hand and went old school on them. You can request a knife and fork if you prefer that approach. Sweet, spicy, tangy and simply delicious again. Another great starter. We both opted for the Pho, one mushroom and one Hanoi chicken style, the Pho for one is a generous portion, fyi. Both were very good, fresh vibrant and well prepared. The mushroom Pho had grilled local fungi with fried tufu, bean sprouts, basil, cilantro and chili oil (which is "heat" adjustable) to taste. The chicken Pho, with a beautiful toasted five spices shredded chicken, onions, scallions, thinly sliced jalapenos, and an egg yolk floating on top. Absolutely sublime, I added an additional drizzle of chili oil and it definitely kicked the "heat" level up. Both were dishes are great choices. We wanted a just little light sweet after the excellent Pho so we shared the Dragonfruit Panna Cotta with pineapple-ginger compote and almond nougatine topping. Served in a small glass jar, this is a light refreshing panna cotta thats easily shared with another. It was an excellent finish. An exceptional meal, in a very cool environment with stellar staff on all levels. Well worth a visit and your support. If you enjoyed this dining experience as much as I did, you can even buy the kitchen team a round as I did. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the great staff 01045

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    Maya B.

    This is one of the best restaurants in Athens! At this point I've tried most of the appetizers and quite a few entrees and you really can't go wrong with anything! My favorite are the imperial rolls and the beef pho. Plus the staff here are always so lovely! It's very popular so make sure you book a reservation well in advance. There's paid parking outside but if you're willing to walk a few blocks away there's free street parking in the neighborhoods! Perfect spot for a date night, work lunch, or graduation celebration.

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    Food is very good and servers very attentive. We didn't need to wit much. Ambience is warm and cozy.

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    Phenomenal! Don't sleep on the Viet street corn. The monkfish curry was the first I've ever had and will be hard to beat going forward!

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    Ambience was unexpectedly interesting and positive. The pho was excellent. Go there and try it out.

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    Fantastic food! I am very happy to have something different in Athens. I highly recommend.

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