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    Celestia at Terrace

    4.0 (21 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Pistachio brownie
    Emily W.

    Celestia is a new restaurant in midtown with a stunning ambiance. The rooftop overlooks the high rise buildings of midtown with an elegant take on Japanese cuisine. I started with the tuna crudo, which was sliced to perfection, paired with avocado and onion over oil. The spring rolls exploded with flavor and had the perfect crisp. The wagyu sliders were medium with the perfect amount of pink, juicy, tenderness. Topped off the meal with the pistachio chocolate brownie which was a light, sweet treat, paired with a fruity kataifi. The service made my friend and i feel so welcome and attended to. I will 100% be back to enjoy their outdoor seated area once the weather warms up!

    Brenda A.

    Everything is beautiful and the food was all good. Go for the rock shrimp. Server Gigi was super kinda and provided excellent recommendations. We came for a friend's bday but food came out before our first round. It was on the house since it was so late. Would def go back!!

    Lamb spring rolls
    Davion R.

    Took my fiancé here for her birthday and the food and the views did not disappoint. Everything was on point. They had a live DJ, playing great music that added to the ambiance but wasn't loud and drowning out conversations being had. Our waitress was very helpful, recommending dishes and even took some photos and sung happy birthday. I wish I remembered her name but she was amazing. Food and drinks were great as well, highly recommend.

    Dress code with no mention of dress shorts being prohibited.

    I would avoid this place as there are far better rooftop patio options in the city. I almost never write reviews, but this experience really got under my skin. My partner and I were turned away at the host stand over a dress code issue. I was wearing a $110 polo, $70 Bonobos dress shorts, and business casual shoes. When I spoke with the manager, he stated that shorts were not allowed under the dress code. However, the dress code listed on the website does not prohibit shorts. I didn't argue the point, I simply removed our reservation and we went elsewhere. It was my partner's birthday, and I was excited to try this new spot for drinks on the patio. When we arrived around 7:30 PM on a Saturday, the restaurant was maybe 20% full and the atmosphere felt more like a stale post-conference happy hour than an upscale dining experience. While we were there, two other groups were also turned away over dress code violations. This level of forced exclusivity and club-like culture is not sustainable in the Atlanta restaurant scene, especially when there are so many welcoming rooftop concepts in the city. It's unfortunate because the property itself has a lot of potential and great real estate.

    Helen K.

    I took a gamble on a celebration dinner and it didnt pan out like I wanted. I wanted to check out either Ishin or Celestia but I didn't want to overeat nor pay premium price for a non-michelin omakase when I can go to Brush or Mujo for the same price. Based on the omakase pictures that i can find, it didnt look promising. Alas, I chose Celestia. Celestia opened a month ago but waited to go for a special occasion and regretted since their pricing had increased like crazy. i.e. tomahawk steak raised from $175 to $250... Also, the main reason i wanted to go to Celestia was the night skyline but starting December they removed all the outdoor seating. Though you can still walk out and take pictures, I would recommend that they capitalize on the season with holiday drinks and outdoor seating option with heaters and blankets. Here's the breakdown from parking to the end. Only valet parking is available which is $8 plus tip. Our valet guys were super friendly. Once you're at the lobby, the security guard checks your reservation and keys you up to the rooftop. I thought this was a bit weird since I was questioning if I was at the wrong place. Once you get off, you have to make a left to the hostess station which was a bit confusing since theres already so many people/tables right out of the elevator that we didnt know where the hostess table was. I chose the bar area based on the descriptions and pictures but that was also a bad selection. The bold wallpaper was one of my reasons to choose the spot but we were seated at the edge where I couldn't even get a proper pic. We waited for the party next to us to leave but despite ordering half of what we had ordered and getting the check at the same time, they never left so we left without a pic. The other reasons I didnt like was that its the pathway to the kitchen so theres so much foot traffic. Also I dont think you can avoid it since half the seats here are couches but couches are not the most comfortable when eating or when wearing a dress or skirt since this specific couch fabric was coarse. Cafe seating had the most lighting and wooden tables but no one was seating there. In the lounge area, there was some 2 seaters which seemed more comfortable in the seating sense but cramped when it came to party of 2 since the tables were super close. Lighting is pretty dim everywhere and the ambiance is great with live DJ playing pretty good music but for a foodie like me, too dark for pics. Regarding dress code, on the website, they recommend dress shirts and skirts or dresses so we dressed up but ended up being uncomfortable. Everyone else was wearing more lounge outfits with just long sleeve shirts or sweaters which would have been more comfortable on the couch. Drink wise, I was under the weather so I opted for mocktails. I ordered the Horizon which was delicious but my husband's whisky was so-so. Im sure overall their cocktails are good since thats the main thing that everyone was ordering. Drinks and finger foods while we were there to actually eat and our check was almost as much as going to omakase. For food, we ordered the salad, hamachi crudo, rockefeller oysters, lobster, and the steak. PASS on the salad. I just picked off the grapefruits and luckily it was only $12 but otherwise I would have asked to take it back. It was just tossed greens with pomegranate and grapefruits. We like MF sushi so we knew what to expect for Hamachi crudo. The flavor was good but I dont know if it was the plating but the fish looked awfully small and not very pretty plated. Also bites of the frozen sauce chunks were a bit unpleasant as well. Rockefeller oysters were delicious. It had lot of texture but without being overly cheesy or heavy. Loved it and can actually taste the oyster quality that I wanted to try the raw oysters as well. Lobster toban yaki used to be one of my favorites at Umi but since we dont go there anymore I was looking forward to it here. Same concept but at Umi, they didnt heat enough that it was always sort of cold while as here, it was like fireworks going off and my tongue got burnt. The fire heat is out of control that butter explodes everywhere and you panic to get all the lobster off the grill and push away your purse and coat. Definitely need to get all of our clothes dry cleaned. The smell is pretty powerful that I saw another table near us getting theirs quite after our presentation. For our main, we got the Tomahawk steak. They bring out the raw meat for presentation before cooking and it takes about 25minutes to cook. It was pretty tasty but the whole price hike put a bit of bitterness in my taste. For dessert, got their signature apple shaped dessert, Momo. I liked the citrus and lightness of the dessert but wasnt a fan of the white chocolate apple shaped casing. Overall, if youre looking for a great ambiance, this is your spot but hope this helps with your expectations.

    Millie C.

    Came for dinner on a weeknight. There is valet parking outside for $8. We got a tomahawk steak, bread service, mussels, springs rolls and crudo and a few drinks to try. We also ended the night with some dessert. The matcha terrine, momo and an espresso affogato. The tomahawk steak was cooked to perfection! It did have a little too much fat for my liking but overall, a delicious choice. The mussels were also great! The sauce paired so well. The springs rolls were thick!!! And they were so good.i particularly enjoyed the matcha terrine. It was thick, creamy and the perfect matcha flavor. It wasn't too sweet and the dense matcha paired with a soft creamy texture was just delicious. The momo wasn't too sweet and looked too delicious to eat. The service was impeccable! Julie stopped by our table to ask how our entire dining experience went and at the end they even gave us forms to fill out regarding the food and service. This is a place that wants feedback and is willing to improve! Overall, it was such an amazing dining experience and the interior and views were great. Can't wait to be back!

    Sliders
    Maya B.

    Came here to start a lovely night out with my significant other. We ate at the bar area and were greeted immediately upon arrival. The bar is actually located on a rooftop so you have to enter in through the first floor and a security member confirms your reservation, then you are escorted to the elevator. The vibe was nice and relaxing, and the rooftop had some of the best views I've seen in Atlanta. There was a DJ there and he played a lot of upbeat techno music, which was really nice. We tried to sliders which weren't really our cup of tea, but I did really enjoy this beverage. I'm not sure what it's called but it's basically an espresso martini with a coconut twist. it was so amazing that I got a second one. Celestia is really nice for a little date night or a night out with the girls.

    This is a boujie baby shower pic. It includes the wagyu burger, Rockefeller oysters, golden crisp bites, wings, and rock shrimp tempura.
    Anetra B.

    Everything was top tier! Food, service and ambiance!! It's rare when you get all 3 from all these "restauranteurs" that pop up in Atlanta for 18 months and then close, but I'll be returning and looking forward to the upcoming Asian restaurant in the same building. This spot is *chefs kiss* and out the way.

    Karen T.

    I dined at Celestia on Saturday night and the entire development is a beautiful addition to midtown. The food was incredible! Our server Brian was very knowledgeable and attentive. The bartender Elaina was super busy but made sure we were taken care of. Oh my the views were breathtaking!

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    Mo D.

    A wonderful experience all around. Food tastes great and was at a great price point, The ambience was beautiful, warm and elegant. All of the staff was friendly and attentive. We will return or become regulars. My birthday was awesome.

    Escargot

    Amazing dining experience from start to finish! Enjoyed a birthday celebration which included wonderful drinks and service. My favorite was the crudo, lobster bites and fries! We also enjoyed the perfect music vibes with the perfect DJ. Will return!

    Celebrated my birthday at Celestia and I had a wonderful dinner. The food was truly 10/10 and the menu was a unique blend of traditional tapas and sushi. The staff was so kind and throughly explained the menu and their recommendations were always delicious and helpful. Our server Gigi was so thoughtful and made my birthday dinner feel truly special.

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    great time! Bryan is a great server and did a great job catering to us At Celestia on wensday!

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    7 months ago

    Top notch service. Excellent food. Lamb chops are delicious. Place has a Miami feel. Will be back.

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    We got a tomahawk steak, bread service, mussels, springs rolls and crudo and a few drinks to try.

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