We had dinner here while in the area, and it was an excellent meal on many levels. The restaurant…read moreinterior is open and comfortable, a main dining level and a lower level bar area with seating. Our server was so kind and gracious, she made our meal an exceptional one. A nice, concise menu. We gave it a good perusal and started with a couple appetizers. Their Fried Chicken Potstickers and the Baked Feta with pita bread. The potstickers were very good, a nice sear and a flavorful filling. The Baked feta was exceptionally good. Done old school, wrapped in foil with a little evoo and sliced tomato then baked until the feta was almost melting. So delicious and flavorful. It was a great appetizer and it reminded me of my days in Italy decades ago. I saw it on the nightly specials board walking in and went for their Ahi Tuna evenings special. It was beautifully prepared, seared to near perfect and just a delicious wondeful meal. Tender, succulent Ahi sliced. We had a great evening dining here with kind professional staff, a solid menu and a comfortable environment in which to enjoy it all 4.5 Stars rounded up for our server and host 01287

It was my wife's birthday and I needed somewhere close by, upscale but not extravagant. I checked…read moreout the website , looked nice, they took reservations so sure let's give it a try. Reservations at 8, right on time. Walked in seated right away by the hostess. The standard server will be with you shortly here are your menus. Our waitress Summer had the timing down. Just as we figured out what we wanted from the drink menu she arrived. An old fashioned is our go to so two Seasonal Old Fashioned to start. We also ordered the baked Feta for appetizer. The interior is warm and open. Tables and chairs have plenty of room We sat overlooking the bar area (the bar is at a lower level). Only thing I would change is sitting at a table vs a High top. Drinks and appetizer arrived promptly. The baked feta was so good warm and creamy, tomatoes and seasoning provided depth. Summer provided the specials of the day as well as her thoughts on various entree. My wife originally was looking at a pasta w shrimp. Summer brought to our attention the pork chop - she said I know you think of how good can a pork chop be but ours is really amazing. So my wife changed her mind and went with the pork chop. I elected for the Red Fish atop orzo. Entrees arrived and wow they looked perfect. That pork chop was thick, nice crisp sear topped with apples ( sautéed perfectly not soggy). My red fish was well seasoned and tasted great. What amazed me was the spinach and tomato orzo! So creamy and subtle it complimented the fish so well. You can't have a Birthday without desert. Again Summer provided great recommendations and insights. Salted Caramel cheesecake for the birthday girl and I had the crème brûlée cheesecake cake. Both were very good not too dense and not fluff. The flavors were not overpowering so you enjoy the flies well as the taste of cheesecake. Price was what I expected, it's not bar food , priced appropriately. Remember I said reservations were at 8 ? They close at 9 and not once did we feel rushed. The staff, especially Summer treated us like the first customer of the evening. My wife digs the whole singing happy birthday , the dessert had the happy birthday message and Summer discreetly asked if she would like the happy Birthday song. They did, and looked like they had fun doing it. Awesome place we will definitely go back!

Nice Italian restaurant which has had several owners. Comfortable private booths as well as tables…read more Has veal and chicken and shrimp dishes and all the typical pastas. We had 2 dishes with different cream sauces. Very good. Both the linguini and the rigatoni were perfectly al dente, which is rare. Desserts were homemade sweet, tasty, and authentic. They are garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup (see picture ). Service is excellent with young attentive waitresses. Real good Italian food.

Decent Italian food with some good choices. Service was fast and efficient. Ambiance was a typical…read morefamily restaurant with comfortable booth seating.

Went to Santero's tonight for dinner. The garlic knots were the best we have ever had. I got veal…read morepiccata which was so delicious. Hubbie had chicken Marsala which he so enjoyed. The lemon cello desert was out of this world. We sat in a booth in the bar. Kylie was our server. She made the night so special. Super sweet. Very knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend asking for her! Thank you for being such a fabulous dining experience. Highly recommend!

Belle was amazing she was communicative and Very…read morepersonalized and pleasant attention. They are very friendly. The squid, polenta fries, and the pizza were delicious. The desserts was fantastic. The Afogatto and the pistachios gelato. Very pleasant atmosphere.

Always enjoy eating at Biba's! Great selection, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere.read more

Service was first class. The food was just ok. I had shrimp scampi. Not the best. We will go…read moreback.

We came here for dinner and had made a reservation for 2 people a few weeks prior. It was wide open…read moreat the time, but was pretty full as the time got closer. We decided last minute to join some friends who already had a reservation so they canceled ours and added us to our friends with no issue. It was hard to understand why the reservation system showed little availability as the restaurant was half empty. May be they were short staffed. We were seated in their fully enclosed patio at a low table (there were high tops as well). Our server was very knowledgable about the menu and offered up the specials from memory. We started with the focaccia, which I highly recommend! Everyone at our table thought it was the best they've had. It came with a whipped ricotta and olive tapenade, both of which were excellent! For my entree, I had the carnivora pizza which was perfectly cooked. Thin and slightly crunchy, there were not a ton of toppings that overwhelmed the crust, which was good in this case. The calabrian chiles gave it a nice kick and made the meal for me! My only issue was that they got my leftovers mixed up so when I opened them the next morning, it was not my food!

This restaurant is located in the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Oconee. My colleague and I decided to have…read moredinner inside due to the weather, and we were so glad we chose this place. We started our meal with a few appetizers--meatballs--and initially opted for the focaccia bread. Then we changed our minds and decided to try the pizza since everyone raved about how good it was. Best decision ever. Swapping the focaccia for the pizza was absolutely worth it. pizza crust was perfectly crisp yet light, and we ordered a meat-lovers-style pizza that was absolutely delicious. We ate two slices each and had to send the rest back because we left it on the table--otherwise, we would've eaten the whole thing.At that point we were full, and we could've asked for the check, but where's the fun in that? Instead, we decided to split a pasta dish, which turned out to be the perfect portion. The pasta was delicious, the sauce was amazing, and by then we were officially too full to eat anything else. We finally asked for the check, completely satisfied. Overall, it was an amazing experience. The food was excellent, our server was wonderful, and everything was a solid 10 out of 10.

I recommend booking a reservation in advance because it was fully booked, however, we were…read morethankfully able to grab a seat at the lounge which is just as nice. We visited a year ago, and everything is still just as good, along with the wonderful service. The focaccia bread is delicious, I highly suggest that you order it. We had a variety of pastas that were all delicious and they tasted freshly made. If you're able to get a reservation, definitely stop by.

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!

Sunday Brunch was wonderful. Chef prepared an omelette with everything in it, shrimp & grits, good…read morecoffee. Others had any way you wanted pancakes, waffles and eggs. Ribs, roasted potatoes, corn casserole, vegetables, cakes, soups & raw oysters. Something for everyone!

This was our first bad food experience with Girasoles. The service and ambiance was good but we…read moreboth ordered one of the specials and neither was actually good. In 35 years of marriage, it's the first time my husband left half of his dinner uneaten, and certainly didn't want it to go. Usually their seafood is excellent, but this was tasteless and not cooked well at all.

Relative Italian menu and a sophisticated environment. I had a dish with fettuccine and crawfish,…read moremy brother had classic spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta and breads are made in house so the focaccia was outstanding! If I was local this would be my go to Italian spot. Oh the bar is pretty cool too!

Overpriced & not good ambiance…read more Restaurant was empty but we were seated right next to only other table with people, next to bar area, apparently to make it more convenient for wait staff/right next to kitchen/service area. Food tasted good though.

Great food, great service, incredible atmosphere........... The staff is incredible and I always…read morehave a great time

Hey y'all had a disappointing experience. Not the old school Greek Ive had before and was expecting…read more... food was tasty and drinks good... a lot of bucks for the bang! AI tells me that "A standard gyro consists of seasoned rotisserie meat wrapped in a soft pita bread with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki sauce, and often french fries." The gyro platter here was just meat, pita and sauce... that's it... disappointed The fig leaves came 5 on a plate with about a table spoon of rice and little bits of meat - hardly a meal. Also disappointed and hungry after.. Go for happy hour and eat somewhere else.