This is easily one of my favorite seafood spots in Atlanta. Wednesday is the day to go because the…read moreroasted oysters and bisque are discounted, and both are worth ordering. My girlfriend and I come here ready to eat, and we never leave disappointed. The food consistently delivers, the portions keep us satisfied, and we always walk out full and happy.

Took my mother to our favorite, The Steamhouse Lounge, for her birthday today. As always, the food…read morewas outstanding - we had the crab dip, a dozen oysters, a fried oyster po' boy and the mom's favorite, their massive crab cake. Topped it off with a beer and the mom had a really nicely made (read: strong) cosmo. DeAndré was our host/server. This is a young guy with an incredible personality and attentiveness - hope to see him again next time. This place never disappoints.

Nice restaurant! They have excellent food options. Everything was so delicious and they have nice…read morequality of ingredients. The Pork Belly and Salt & Pepper Chicken which taste so good. They have nice flavor and well-cooked meat and chicken. I really enjoyed the food while still hot. The food was served pretty quick. The restaurant was good.

My son who lives in Atlanta told us we needed to eat some Southern food…read more I thought I knew what this is but South City taught me some new things. We started out with their homemade pimento and vegetable platter. Oh my word. I wanted to drink that Pimento. It was served with toasted saltine crackers. So delicious. They specialize in Fried Chicken that sits atop delicious homemade mashed potatoes. It was the best fried chicken I have ever had. The breading has so light. The potatoes were too and it was a fantastic dinner. The service was beyond amazing. It is built in an old Victorian home turned into a restaurant. It felt like we were having a fancy dinner at our Southern Aunts house. You need reservations so make some you will not be sorry

We had a wonderful dinner at The Optimist, start to finish. We brought our 8‑month‑old with us and…read morewere promptly seated, no stress at all. Our daughter spent the first few minutes waving at the staff, and they genuinely lit up every time -- such a warm, welcoming vibe right from the jump. Starters We kicked things off with the she‑crab soup, and that's when we knew the meal was going to be special. Tons of rich crab flavor and chunks of crab. The crispy shrimp toast was another hit -- crunchy, savory, and a great pairing with the soup. We also ordered the Baker's Dozen oysters, chef's selection. All 13 were fresh, clean, and briny in the best way. Next up: the Spanish octopus, and honestly... top five octopus dish we've had. Cooked perfectly -- tender, melt‑in‑your‑mouth texture. The salsa macha added just the right amount of heat, and the marcona almonds brought a great crunch with the cilantro, lime, and mint brightening everything up. What a beautifully composed dish. We finished with the Halibut and Lady peas. The Halibut was topped with lobster and served with a lobster butter sauce, chives, and capers. Rich, buttery, flaky, and perfectly cooked. The lady peas (fava beans, asparagus, and a generous mound of blue crab) were another standout. So much flavor, but everything complemented each other instead of competing. One of those sides you keep looking for more of when it's gone. --- Overall Every dish was thoughtful, balanced, and executed at a high level. Service was warm and genuinely kind -- especially with our little one. 10/10 would recommend

We have been coming to the ford Frye restaurants for almost 10 years. They've had great service,…read moregreat food and a great time. Over the years we've seen things decrease especially at the optimist. The hosts were great and they always give us great service but the food had been the lacking the last couple of services where the she crab soup lacked crab, the swordfish over cooked multiple times. This time in particular we ordered the whole lobster and was offered to have it taken out of the shell for us. HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND. When we got the lobster we got a full tail but one claw and no knuckles. When we addressed with the server, she argued with us that that's how a lobster is and that there could be more meat hidden on the plate. It felt like she thought we were there to just get more food by saying "so what do you want, more meat" but if we had it in the shell we would have received our full portion. The manager on duty tried to make it up to us by comping the lobster but it was more than that. After going back and forth with the server we just wanted the check to leave. The manager on duty insisted to give us the lobster and take it home. The server wasn't very polite and argued with us about the lobster. I wish I remembered the servers name With that said, the amount of money we have spent there over the years, it's unfortunate that that will be our last time going to the Optimist.

I always love to stop into Bulla. All of the tapas I've gotten here have been tasty and the drinks…read moreusually pretty curate and good as well. Great for brunch.. Everyone is nice and service was very fast. I've never gone when it's not busy and I don't know if I'd suggest large parties.

The chicken paella is absolutely delicious. The margarita…read morepizza was good, unsure if it's worth the price though.

First time dining at Alici and the ambiance screamed coastal with a hint of sophistication. It is…read morelocated in a shopping strip so dining outside didn't seem feasible but fortunately they thought about this and enclosed the patio with decorative copper walls. Nice touch! Because who wants to dine looking at parked cars? Our waitress was so kind and told me her name was Lauryn as in Hill so as a fan I knew I'd like her! She was knowledgeable of the menu and offered our group suggestions. We started with east coast oysters, bread & butter, truffle fries, calamari, and spicy cucumbers. It was so delicious with the cucumbers knocking it out of the park! I need that recipe! For my entree I ordered the recommended freshly made linguini with thinly sliced garlic (think Goodfellas) and clams swimming in butter sauce. It was a party in my mouth! Can't wait to go back!

After visiting 2 times this summer, i can say it's become 1 of my fav oyster spot. The Blueberry Va…read moreare my top 2 right now paired with some house white wine. I also tried the pictured cucumber but it had waaaay too much chili pepper flakes & not salty enough in my opinion but overall, i love it here. * cleanliness 9/10 * service 7/10 * prices (ask my man lol) * taste 8/10

A friend invited me to celebrate Fat Tuesday at Bon Ton, and it was my first visit. They had live…read moremusic outside, plenty of seating, and a lively, upbeat atmosphere. Inside is dimly lit with several tables, a large bar, and a furry staircase leading upstairs to another bar. Service was good and the drinks were strong. I ordered the Bayou Fog. The food was tasty but nothing special, more like a solid homemade sandwich with your favorite mayo. It's good and satisfying, just not unforgettable. I had the Seafood and Sausage Gumbo and a half Po' Boy called Bo Kho, and while both were enjoyable, they're items I could easily make at home. I'd go again if invited but probably wouldn't make a special trip. If you're curious, it's worth checking out for yourself. Parking is limited behind the restaurant, the lot across the street is for Mary Mac's, and street parking or the Park Mobile app may be your best option.

Love love love. The vibes of the place were great, very intimate setting with great music friendly…read morestaff and excellent food. The coconut cream matcha and the cherry limeade were both delicious. For apps we did raw gulf oysters 100/10 and crab claws 10/10 the sauce on them was insane. I had catfish basket, the seasoning on the fries was great and the fish perfectly crispy outside with a soft meltiness to the fish. Tartar sauce tasted homemade. The crab legs were good with a little kick and very smoky flavor which brought out a bit of sweetness. For dessert the ube pie was 10/10 I love a good dessert that doesn't make me feel stuffed and ready to lay down and this was perfect Would absolutely go a million more times def recommend making a reservation

Crescent City Kitchen never disappoints! They're one of the few restaurants in Midtown that…read morevalidates parking, which is always a huge plus. Everything I've tried on the menu has been delicious. My only complaint is that I wish the restaurant was a little bigger because it can feel a bit cramped inside. Other than that, the service and food are consistently excellent. This visit, I ordered the seafood dip, and it was absolutely amazing. For my entrée, I had the steak with fries and a Caesar salad. The steak was perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. My sister ordered the croffle flight along with the mac and cheese and grits, and she thoroughly enjoyed both. This was my second visit, and I'll definitely be back for a third. It's hard to find a restaurant that's this consistent, but Crescent City Kitchen delivers every time!

Yessss!!! Shoutout to the NO!!! This place is legit! Me made a res but didnt get seated right away…read more They were busy boots. The place is kind of small with a bar and they were having a celebration that day! I forget what for. Anyrate. They have a very robust New Orleans Cajun cuisine menu. I saw that they serbe beignets and I ordered them! And yes! Taste and texture is fresh out if café dumonde um the size too damn small for $10 and for beignets...make them bigger. I ordered the blackened catfish and grits and omg rated GAF! I love a good grit that don't require chees. We also ordered tge garlic toast. It was just okay. Um if im back in town I'd come here again and our waitress could have been more attentive. They do offer shaded outdoor seating l.

I've been to the Finn and feathers in the Riverdale area, which wasn't the best experience. It's…read moremore spacious and beautiful there with a dance floor but here it's a little smaller more cozy. I ordered a honey bourbon Blaze salmon with mac & cheese and mashed potatoes lol yes two starches. And I also got some fried pickles. I was not a fan of the chipotle sauce. I said the soup came with so I got ranch instead. The salmon was cooked perfectly very fresh and the glaze really gave it a different type of kick. The mac & cheese is very creamy and thick so I suggest they get silverware because the plastic silverware didn't know justice lol the mashed potatoes was good. It had skins from the potatoes still in it, which I'm definitely enjoy, and it was seasoned perfectly. My Bartender was named Has she was very attentive and very sweet. I definitely enjoyed this location a lot better than the Riverdale area.

Fin and Feathers is a great happy hour spot! I was looking for something to hold me over before…read moredinner, and my search led me here. We were seated right away by a friendly hostess. They've got both indoor and outdoor seating; we chose outdoors since it was warm and sunny that day. Parking was just across the street for $8 per hour. Fin and Feathers is what I call a "clubstaraunt" (club + restaurant lol). Music bumping, hookah on the menu, and cheap drinks. The food hit the spot, 5 winds and a basket full of crispy fries, paired with a $5 margarita? Don't mind if I do. Everything was tasty and their HH menu is pretty extensive; there's something for every taste if you need a mid day pick me up. The marg was strong and hit the spot. And the lemon pepper chicken wings with fries were perfectly fried and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be back for happy hour, especially since it lasts until 8 pm!

My husband and I were in Atlanta attending a conference and doing some research when we came across…read morePoor Calvin's online. We intentionally avoided reading reviews because we wanted to form our own opinion, and we're so glad we did. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by the host, which immediately set the tone for a great dining experience. Once seated, our waiter was attentive, personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to care that we enjoyed our meal. The food was outstanding, the drinks were excellent. Poor Calvin's delivered from start to finish. If you're visiting Atlanta or you're a local looking for a restaurant that combines exceptional food with outstanding hospitality, Poor Calvin's is well worth the visit. We left with absolutely no complaints and look forward to returning the next time we're in Atlanta.

So poor calvins was such a treat. What they had there was super solid and it would definitely be…read moresomething that I would consider a go-to if I was feeling like I really wanted to dabble in some of this Asian fusion food and I was in the area. Jojo was an excellent waiter and he took care of the table very well. The last time I went was the first time I went so I went ahead and had him give the list of things that were good and the perspectives on the food. He knew his stuff and did it in great detail. Trained really well. Awesome experience . I took an Uber. I don't actually know about the parking situation but you can probably find parking because of where it's at. Just keep in mind that it's in an area where it's going to be pay-to-park so don't think you're going to get away with something for free . The ambience is nice and it's a lot more elegant than what you would think. Not over-the-top elegance though, not at all, but it is very neat and well-placed. Everybody is super friendly when you come in and the establishment is very clean . Shanghai pork belly eggs - I saw something that said that the deviled eggs were good so I gave them a shot and they did not disappoint. They were super flavorful. That was almost a little confusing because you had egg there and you had it lightly deep-fried and you had pork belly and you had what it seemed to be like was jelly. It was a whole lot of flavor happening at one time. I don't have any issue with it, not whatsoever. It was a really good appetizer and you get about four of them so you actually get to taste it and then taste it again and make sure you're tasting all the flavors correctly lol . Drunken noodle scallops and lobster - so the noodles were really good. They came in a little bowl with a tea light to keep them warm. That was pretty cool as far as optics go but the food itself was good. Now when you get something like seafood you kind of expect it to be little or not huge portions but this was a different story. They had two pieces of lobster tail in there so you peel the lobster tail out and you chop it up and there was plenty of lobster meat and the scallops that were in there as well were huge. You have to be able to probably cut those in half to eat with your pasta as you use the fork in the bowl. It was plenty of seafood. There was almost more filling in the bowl than there was pasta, which is crazy! The flavor of it was sweet and savory and it wasn't as if one thing carried the dish. All the way around the dish was good. Lemongrass steamed mussels - now these are pretty good. Originally I was going to order the soup on the menu but JoJo said that the soup was basically the broth for the mussels so I just went ahead and canceled that. They were good and they were savory. They weren't the best mussels in the world but they are really good and the broth had the lemongrass flavor everywhere in your mouth. Super good. Also usually you may get like eight mussels or maybe 12 of them but this order came with like 25 of them and it was a huge order so that's not to be slept on. It came with a really toasted bread that you would use for the broth at the bottom. That broth after you finish could definitely be used for something else. Very tasty . Overall this is absolutely a stellar spot. I have zero complaints about it. The food was good. The ambiance was great. The service was superior and they might have another customer returning soon enough . It was a great fusion of food and flavors.

Had a wonderful evening at Saints + Council celebrating some work promotions. Reservations here…read morewere easy to make online and we were sat right away. Hosts were very friendly. Our server, Ashley, was really great. Very attentive and friendly. Great recommendations on food & drinks. Food came out timely. The restaurant itself is very stylish with cool decor. I had the salmon for dinner (per Ashley's recommendation) and it was so, so good. Highly recommend. S'mores dessert was fun! Would recommend!!

Great patio and cool decor inside I had the pecan crusted…read moreredfish & the fried green tomatoes Here are my notes: / the fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese are definitely heavy. I could only muster two out of the four tomatoes myself probably better than as a share / the redfish comes with a beat risotto, and I was guided that the dish would have a mix of sweet and savory. I felt like it was a little bit of each and a little bit of neither. I found myself wanting a bit more punch from both dishes and had to add a good amount of salt Food is prompt and service is friendly I go back again I've heard good things about their short rib and salmon for next time