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The food was absolutely delicious, seasoned to the max, and the ambience was very cool. The dishes took a little longer to come out, but the flavor more than made up for the wait. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Definitely worth coming back! TL;DR - Best meal I've had in Georgia.
Oh yeahhhhhhhhh. My bestfriend threw my 40th at Apache and everyone had a blast. As I am a self proclaimed Taco Tuesday Enthusiast, can you guess what day he threw my party on??? lol! The venue was super easy to find as it sits right on the strip. There is a paid parking lot across the street as well as there are a few spots on the street if you don't mind walking a block or so. Walking in, the ambiance is very homely. It has a cozy vibe with the dim lighting and oversized couches. The bar is vibrant and definitely an eye catcher in each of the rooms. The room you walk into has a kickback type of feel while the main room has the restaurant feel on one side and a classic mini speakeasy feel on the other side. The service itself is standard for a bar environment and the DJ was def on 1000. As I arrived hungry I was excited to order. lol. I opted to get two beef tacos and two jerk chicken tacos. Babeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. When I say yesssssssssssssss. I mean YESSSSSSSSSSS. These tacos were the bombbbbbbbbbbb. Freshly made, my tacos arrived hot and meaty. The fixings were fresh and balanced the meat to shell ratio without being too much. The flavor profiles were robust and the meat was moist. These tacos were done righttttttt and hit the spot. Now, I was told that the Taco Tuesday had a food vendor who made the food so I can't speak to the food made by the venue cooks, however, for taco Tuesday... I'll be back bi-weekly. The Vibe is a go. The Tacos are a go. The Fun is a GO!!!
The service was amazing the music was a little loud. Many idiots left while we were sitting due to, my guess is they may were thrown off by the live saxophone playing. But they missed out on a 1 of a kind experience and the best food you could imagine. My daughter and I both ordered chicken & waffles, my wife ordered Hong Kong French Toast with a side of bacon. The chicken was breaded perfectly and seasoned throughout. The waffle was perfect, crunch on the outside and soft inside. My wife said her Hong Kong french toast was a combination of brownie and french toast and was amazing as was the bacon.
Apache XLR = Xtra Lame Revue My guy and I went for a night of erotic soul. The advertisement stated a BDSM demonstration that never happened (or at least not by 12:30am when we gave up and left.) The show didn't run smoothly. There was sooo much wrong. The DJ played good music but it wasn't sexy, erotic music so we never got into the "erotic soul" mood. Also, people walked in front of the stage while people were performing, and that was very distracting. Since when is walking in front of the stage okay? There were really long breaks (like 10-15 min) between acts. By the time a new act came on, they would struggle to engage the audience. That being said, there were some good poets, musicians and singers. And there were some kooks. One girl lip-synced her songs not very well and performed like she had Tourette's. The food was MID. Eat before you come. And the drinks were weak so pre-game. The menu had a notice that drinks were what they were so if you wanted something different to order a shot. A venue stating that their drinks are kool-aid is wild. The new Atlanta vibe is mediocre. Old Atlanta would never entertain such lackluster talents. And we paid $20 for parking. Never again. Never ever. At Apache on 3rd I always had a good time and loved the vibe of the crowd and the performers. But I never have to experience Apache XLR again. I loved the flowers on the ceiling though!
I was very impressed with this restaurant. We wanted to go to The Breakfast Club but they had over an hour wait and were glad we decided to give ApacheXLR a try. Everything was so good! The staff was very nice and attentive making sure we had everything we needed without being pushy. I had the French toast which was recommended by our server and it was the best french toast I've had. Not sweet but not too sweet without any syrup. Crunchy on the outside but still moist with the cream. I also got a side of potatoes which were to die for. Super crunchy and well seasoned. We're talking about coming back for breakfast tomorrow!
I was extremely excited to visit ApacheXLR because I loved the original Apache and anticipated a similar experience. I was in for a rude awakening. My sister was in town from Dallas and we were looking for a vibe like a nice jazz spot something low key, so we had 3 options on the table a hotel rooftop, Italian restaurant jazz set or Apache. It was 5 of us going so Apache won and was the location we decided on. We looked at the website it said it was $10 advanced admission(via eventbrite) or $15 cash at the door, and 3 best options for parking was in the gravel parking lot across the street, if lot is full park 1 block up or on the street. Table reservations are suggested, however not necessary and only available for purchase online. We were going to get a table of course, which was $78 and did not include admission price. Paid for the table in advance not a problem, we were so excited to get our Sunday vibe on at this point. Location check, table reserved check, cute outfits and hair done check, we was ready! Get to the location and per website we went to park in one of the 3 best parking options (per their website), which was across the street in the gravel parking lot, told it was $20 for parking, now why is that not simply stated on the website? There were 2 lots across the street the one with gravel($20) and one paved with security($10-$15). I didn't understand why paid parking wasn't mentioned at all. We paid the parking fee and just decided to let it go at this point we were going in to have a great time and wasn't going to let that little miscommunication from their website bother us. We arrived around 8:15, doors opened at 8pm and as stated on their website if you weren't there by specified time your table was subject to be given away with no refunds. We go inside and greeted promptly, then was told the entry fee was now $20. Yes, of course we asked for Management at this point and were told they weren't at the venue. Ok, let's just stop right here for a moment. We were at an crossroads moment. Do we continue or turn around? From the information you were given up to this point what would you have done in this moment? Well, we chose to stay it was JUST $5 more dollars...right? We are seated at a booth table by the window, it was a nice space, art on the wall, great lighting, stage was in a good location as well. We were determined to have a great experience in spite of all the little hiccups on the venue's part. Our waitress arrives, great energy and positive disposition, she asked us for our drink order. We all asked for glasses of wine, she said we don't serve wine. Wine? Wait what? Were we being too fancy? Are you kidding me, so we should have looked at their drink menu on their website before deciding to come to this location. Honestly, who does that? Definitely looked at the food menu, didn't think about the drinks, everyone serves wine, right...wrong! Ok, we look at the drink menu and choose Lemon Drops $13 , we essentially ordered lemon water with a dash of vodka definitely a disappointment. I decided to get a cider(sold out) then chose a Miller High Life(sold out) at this point I was done. Waitress apologized and said they had a big party the night before and they were out of several items. Which is understandable. However, this whole experience was adding up to be a very unpleasant experience and we were still an hour from the show even starting. So, we were again at a crossroads moment, at this point what would you have done? Yep, you guessed it, we left. Money wasted, experience forever tarnished, and this review now written.
Me and my family visited from out of town. The vibe was okay and the server was nice. We were the only ones in there and it took us a while to get our food. The fish and grits were not good, not sure where they got the fish from but it was like frozen grocery store fish. Two of us ordered the fish and grits and we both were disgusted. I asked to change my order and was told that I couldn't, which was fine, however try to assist the customer in some kind of way. My cousin liked the avocado toast.
My goodness! I wish the owners of ApacheXLR could open up a location in DC so I could access this place more often. I came down to the A for my friend's series premiere that she is the executive producer, writer and actor for. If you want to check it out, here's the trailer for "Desired Untamed", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wFUlv2DBPw. It's sooo good and I can't wait to see more. Now back to the restaurant. Apache = Great experience. Great food, drinks, ambience and service. I ordered the fish & grits which I tried Geechie Boy Blue cheese grits for the first time. Check the photo to see the grits its natural color. HITTING. Like sooo bomb. Some of my friends sampled my food and thought the same. I also tried some of the other food options (chicken and waffles, spicy chicken sandwich, breakfast potatoes and so forth). I was at first bummed because I wanted the steak & eggs (super popular so they were out of steak) but I definitely enjoyed my meal and glad I went with it. Everything tasted so good and fresh. Three of us shared a mimosa pitcher (pineapple juice instead of OJ) and talk about being a little buzzlightyear, lol. Our server, Johnie was amazing. Super kind, gave great suggestions and made sure to get us all that we needed. The restaurant itself is pretty big and has a lot of cool artwork as well as a band setup (I think they have live music sometimes). I def recommend and will return whenever I'm back in the ATL
3 years ago
The food is alright. We got a shrimp basket, it was heavy on the fries and light on the shrimp. We also had a fried chicken plate, I think that would be better with bone in chicken breast. The people were nice. We were seated promptly because we had to pay $38 for the reservation which was for tickets to the live performance. The drinks were good, could've been a little stronger. The artists sang and performed well, we enjoyed them a lot. The vibes were going for sure. You will most likely have to pay for parking ($20-$30) read more
4 years ago
We went for brunch and it was super yummy and the live music was great! However, you can definitely tell this place isn't primarily a brunch place, as we had some drinks served in plastic cups. They also moved back my reservation by 30 minutes without notifying me, but ended up being able to seat me not very long after my original reservation. We got the french toast and the apache breakfast and they were both great! I also got a mimosa which was good. read more
4 years ago
Great food. Great service. Great music. Had brunch here. Ordered the French roar and fried chicken The French toast is actually made with bread pudding Never had anything like it. read more
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5 years ago
I visited Apache XLR last Sunday for my birthday brunch. My fiancé made reservations for us weeks in advance. Although, we were running a little late for our reservations, they were very accommodating. Once we arrived, we were seated by the hostess and greeted by our waiter, Duke. I thought there was live music on Sundays, but he said it was only on Saturdays. However, they did have a R&B playlist playing, which was good. We started off by ordering drinks, which we ordered a Hennessy margarita and a spicy pineapple margarita. The drinks were decent, but I wasn't a fan of them being pre-mixed. For entrees, we ordered the chicken and waffles and the French toast (half order) with a side of boneless fried chicken breast. The French toast and the waffle was good, but the chicken could have been cleaner. There was a lot of yellow fat still on the chicken, which made it inedible for us to eat and enjoy it. Also, when my fiancé made the reservations and prior to going to the restaurant, he let them know it was my birthday. They said they do something for special occasions (i.e. bring out a cupcake with sparklers), but it didn't happen for me. When he inquired, Duke said the chef was already gone. Duke did bring me a birthday drink, but I think that's a detail that should have been remembered without having to remind the restaurant, especially when you've made them aware prior to during the reservation and called the day of. Overall, Apache XLR was okay, but there are some kinks that need to be worked out. read more
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This place is amazing!!! You have to visit if you haven't. The food was tasty and the Mimosas are strong and worth every penny. The staff was so professional and friendly. This is my new brunch spot #apachexlr #bestbreakfastpotatoes #bestbrunchever read more
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Perfection! Great vibe and even better food! Loved everything! Nae was the best, very attentive, and personable. read more
Weekend brunch is the best here. The service is awesome and I love the live music / jazz element here! Today it was a flute player but they've got all sorts of outstanding talent acts that come in. The art and interior is also wonderful. Lastly the food, I've gotten the Chicken and Waffles and the French Toast. Both are very very yummy and highly recommend stopping in to try. read more
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4 years ago
Actually found this spot on Yelp for a Saturday brunch. We were visiting Atlanta for a concert, and waiting for our time slot for the Coca Cola museum. ApcheXLR is a 10 minute (tops) walk from the Aquarium/Coca Cola venues. It's a small spot and it looked like all the tables were not occupied not because of a shortage of customers, but staff. Although we snagged a reservation on Yelp, we had to wait 5-10 minutes longer until a table opened up. The hostess and our waitress were VERY friendly. All the food being served looked AMAZING and it was hard to make a choice. My hubby and I both ordered the "All Apache" and not only was it delicious, but soooooo much food. The coffee was a coffee lovers dream, except that it was served in a paper cup. Please get mugs to keep it warm and reduce waste. read more
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The place was an absolute vibe! Service was 10/10! Van our server was top tier, She also charged my phone because it was on 3% when I got there and needs to be payed more! The food was even better than the service! 10/10 Reccomend! read more
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This place is DOPE!!! I am so glad that we decided to come here for brunch after the aquarium. The walk wasn't bad... but the vibe here is tremendous! There is art on the wall that makes my spirit sing... of course that could have also been me singing along with the live music. If I come back to ATL, this will definitely be a stop! I almost forgot... the food is good too! read more
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5 years ago
Found Apache when we tried going to the popular Atlanta Breakfast Club. The insane wait at ABC had us look for another option and Apache was just about to open for brunch so we tried it. We were the first ones to arrive and sat in a beautifully painted room by a local artist. Our waitress was friendly and service was good. The food options had us excited and did not disappoint. I had the lamb Benedict and it was one of the beat Benedict options I've ever had. My girlfriends chicken and waffles were amazing (claiming they were the best she ever had as well). This spot deserves a chance and should be considered a top brunch spot around downtown. read more
5 years ago
Great place great people attending to you. I believe they were under staffed but now a days who is not. Probably the only place in ATL I would revisit. Had the spicy chicken sandwich for breakfast it is . read more
I'm giving Apache five stars for the yummy food, but ALSO their amazing hospitality! I was in Atlanta for business, so my schedule did not afford me to eat a meal while watching a live music set. Myself and two colleagues walked to the restaurant from our hotel at the exact hour and minute Google said they were open. The restaurant was empty, but the staff were ready for us and created us warmly! I unfortunately can't remember the person's name who served us but she went above and beyond in making recommendations and sharing about the uniqueness of the menu. One of the chefs from the kitchen even came out to see if we were pleased with our selections! I enjoyed the fried catfish with purple grits, and never had catfish battered and fried the way the way they prepared it! It was crispy like buttermilk fried chicken! And I completely devoured their Brussels sprouts!! I like Brussels but they can often be a hit or miss for me, but not these!! Definitely hit up Apache, show them some love and experience them love you right back! read more
I do have to say...this place has some amazing chicken and waffles. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The coffee is kind of nasty though...but hey, it's caffeine. The interior is a little interesting..seems to be a brunch place by day and bar by night, but the vibes dont really fit. Our server was nice and friendly though! It's a little hard to find the entrance. You gotta walk through a yellow door if i remember correctly. read more
4 years ago
Happened to be walking by and saw a waitress come outside and we decided to try their brunch out. Customer service was AWESOME from entering to leaving!! Food was delicious!! We both got the All -Apache (eggs, waffle, potatoes, grits and bacon. We also tried a half order of their Hong Kong French toast. Everything was so good and flavorful and big portions! We didn't get any alcoholic drinks, but almost everyone else did and they looked good! The vibe was awesome too with great music playing. A DJ was setting up as we were leaving. We are already planning to go back soon! read more
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Ended up here after another local restaurant was overwhelmingly crowded. Very nice atmosphere. Service was a little slow. Drinks were good & the food was great. read more
5 years ago
Absolutely amazing food and service. Did not want to leave and seldom do I think, "we should come back for dinner so we can try more menu items!" But I am tempted. read more
4 years ago
This place it's great, we completely love it, the chilaquiles, fish and grits and Hong Kong French toast. Omg you need to try it. I love the vibe, the decor, live music. The business owner, Ray surprised us by telling us she was also the chef. She has brought the best from everywhere. The restaurant has art from local artists. Duke thank you so much for the great service. We will come back for sure! The best from Atlanta! You need to come! read more
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4 years ago
Incredible food, even better atmosphere. We had the Chilaquiles, avocado toast, and waffles, and it was all 10/10. Fantastic local musician played while we were there. read more
3 years ago
Amir was very friendly, nice, accommodating. We'll be back. Love the atmosphere. We did brunch and interested in nite life. read more
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4 years ago
Amazing service, amazing food. Great vibe and atmosphere. We couldn't get into the Atlanta Breakfast club since the line was out the door so we decided to try this place. Definitely do not regret it. 100% recommend. If you think the pictures look good, the food is even better. read more
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393 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
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Does this place have parking availablity?
There are parking lots available all around the venue. About $20
Is there live music on Saturday's for brunch?
There wasn't when I was there on a Saturday afternoon a few months ago, although I did enjoy the soundtrack on the speakers. I can't remember for sure if I saw musicians setting up or leaving as we arrived or left.
Is open mic also for comedians?
I would say it depends on the night. But in my experience there were a range of talents...singing, rapping, comedy...
How are Saturday nights?
They are really nice, and it get crowded very fast. So I suggest you get there on time if you want a table, because after 9:00pm it's literally wall to wall. They always have a live band and people performing so make sure you keep up with the…
What's the vibe like for Friday/Saturday? Dress attire?
You can dress down in something comfortable or dress up if you'll like. It's not a dress code and you can always come as you are no matter what day you go.
How can a table be pre- purchased for a group? The eventbrite only gives option for seating of 2. What's the minimum guest have to spend at table?
You may want to call first, because the tables usually go fast. If you get there early you can get a table of 4, and I don't think there is a minimum. I've never had to pay a minimum and I've been going there over 5 years now.
What's the best night for dancing?
Honestly I don't think this is a dance type place. I don't recall seeing a dance floor. But if you like live rnb and soul Wednesday is a great night to go.
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