Every thing food was great. Our Service was amazing. It was my husband birthday…read more It was a wonderful experience. Thank

We ordered two drinks and two desserts, and our total came to about $60. The desserts were…read moreexcellent -- we had the bundt cake and the carrot cake, and both were delicious. I think The Brown Fig makes a cute date spot, especially if you're in or near Monroe. The place has a cozy, classy vibe, and the decor is beautiful. The staff were really friendly -- they chatted with us and made us feel welcome. That said, I do think it's a bit too expensive for the area. Monroe is cute but still pretty underdeveloped, and the prices feel more like what you'd expect in a bigger city. I also wish the dress code matched the atmosphere -- it's a nice restaurant, but there were people wearing fanny packs and Crocs, which took away from the upscale feel a bit. It's not about being strict, but a little more consistency would really elevate the experience.

"There's something magical about rooftops. You feel like you're in 'Mary Poppins."…read moreGeorge Clarke There really is something special about being on a rooftop on a perfect summer evening, and it's great to have it right in downtown Sugar Hill. I would like to say I planned the perfect date, but as some of the best things in life, this was just an impromptu visit to cap off an already great evening. Outside of being on the rooftop, the bar itself is upscale yet approachable, service was fast and friendly. Being a bit of a self engrandized home bartender I'm a bit critical when out of my home lab, but their Smoked Old Fashioned wasn't bad. ("Wasn't bad" really means very good.") While I don't love the prices and hate paying a cover charge, when you throw in live music, a great vibe, and a view, I can't really complain. The owner made an announcement that whoever tipped the band $10 would get a free drink, and since most drinks were over $15 I thought that was cool on many levels. Will definitely be back to The Rooftop!

We stepped in not sure what to do as no one greeted us, they were not very busy and the bartender…read morelooked to be having a conversation with someone at the bar. We walked around and finally ran into a waitress who told us to sit anywhere we wished inside or outside. The only area festive was inside a closed igloo and no heaters were on outdoors which was just a tad too cool for me despite the super nice weather that day. It would have been so to sit outside but without the warmth of the heaters we headed inside. We placed our order and explained we were just there for a pre-dinner drink and wanted to check out the venue so we didn't leave our tab open but we were quickly served the fabulous taking drinks on their menu(s). The Old Fashioned was on the regular menu and the Russian was on their seasonal tabletop menu. Server was very nice and took photos for some ladies we met. The only reason I can't give them a 5 star is they claim they are big on hospitality but yet we were not acknowledged upon arrival. Many restaurants and even some retail stores have a way to ensure they say hello/welcome immediately when you enter and without a hostess - the mindset should be that the bar or wait staff have a way to immediately say hello or welcome so those who have never been feel welcomed as well as those who frequently come. It would be nice to have a more festive decor for the holidays but that didn't affect my review; just a statement to say that the entire Sugar Hill area was pumping and themed with the holiday spirit then we walked in the only area decorated was not even accessible nor was it offered as an option to enjoy.

Went for casual drinks with a friend for a night out. We both got a drink that contains pop rocks…read morein it and was such a delicious and fun to drink. The service was also really good. It wasn't busy when we had gone on a weeknight and it was very clean and quiet inside.

Nighthawks blends a great cocktail menu with a wonderful atmosphere perfect for date night pregame…read moreor just hanging out for a few rounds and conversation with good friends. Sit inside at cozy tables or at the custom built mahogany bar, or outside on the patio where you can enjoy that favorite cigar or smoke. The cocktail menu is updated every quarter and there is something for everyone, including curated beer, wine and mocktail selections. They have a small selection of food items, but have pop up food events weekly featuring Jerry Slater whipping up his famous CHicago Dogs, Pizza's or Smashburgers. If you're looking for an "Adult Swim" place to unwind away from the downtown undergrad frenzy and crowds, Nighthawks is the place!

To start the atmosphere looks nice, went for brunch and requested pink lemonade. And after 5 min…read morethe waitress said there was no lemonade nor tea, asked if we would like water. I opted for the water .. my order for brunch was chicken and waffle. $18 once the food arrive I get 4 drumettes, waffle look like a frozen waffle. Disappointed because the chicken was under seasoned and had been cooked in old grease. Was asked if we needed to go containers.. of course not. If having a high volume of fried foods the grease need to be changed or cleaned. That would definitely help. I felt the young lady (server) was new . I know we got there at 11 when they just opened the staff should get there prior to get the restaurant ready for opening so the tables can get wiped down instead of waiting for the guest to sit then you spread the table and wipe them while I was sitting. Some people have allergies and the cleaning product may cause an allergic reaction. Would I return? Most definitely not. I would have to pass.

This place was really nice. I loved how welcoming the hostess, waitstaff and manager were, even the…read morecook cam out and spoke. The drink i ordered was delicious, the burger was cooked perfectly. The chicken fingers were perfect (and we are chicken finger snobs bc not everyone knows how to get that right amount of flavor and crisp!) and the bathroom was clean. Didn't check out the club side but found a new spot to chill eat n drink in the area.

This place was just the spot for a date night pit stop for a nice drink, music and hookah before…read moredinner! I cant wait to come back here again !

A great hangout spot, but behind the scenes is really sketchy and raised a lot of red flags…read more I went here about three weeks ago looking for a job. The manager (or, I'm assuming he was a manager, because he never said he was or was not) named Chef was the person I spoke to about being hired. He told me to come back for a shadowing session on Monday to see if I was a good fit. He told me to text him to confirm the date the weekend before, and when I texted him on Saturday, as we had talked about, I received no response. I texted him again several times on Sunday, and got nothing back until late that evening, less than 24 hours from the shift we had talked about, asking if we could do it Tuesday instead. I agreed and returned the following day. Right off the bat, it was weird; he never took down any information from me aside from my name and phone number, and showed me how to clock in and then told me to go right to the woman at the bar to look over the menu. He didn't tell me anything about pay, hours, a resume, experience, tasks, or even offer me a tour of the place, which I thought was odd. For reference, my boyfriend and I have both had a lot of experience managing and owning businesses, so we understand the process, and he backed me up on this when I brought it up to him. About 30 minutes into my shift, they ended up mentioning that their host never showed up, and I told them that I had experience and if they gave me a quick training talk, I'd learn it quickly. They put me up front, but didn't give me any instructions or check in with me the entire time, while I sat up there. About halfway through my shift, the woman at the bar called me back and asked me to go to Walmart and pick up some ingredients for them with some cash she offered me. I thought it was a bit strange, especially since they didn't have any information on me yet, but I agreed. I returned and continued my shift, and still nobody checked in with me the entire four hours. Well, eventually 10 o'clock rolled around (the time we'd agreed I would stop), and yet nobody showed any signs of coming up to tap me out. And then 10:30 came, and I ended up walking up to Chef, and a gentleman I assumed was another manager, and later realized may have actually been the owner, and he was at the bar smoking a hookah and drinking while still on shift. I asked him if they were trying to get me to stay till 11 or something, or if I misunderstood the time, but before I could tell him that I needed to leave soon because I'm also a full-time medical student, he ended up telling me that I could stay, like he thought I was asking. I thought I maybe could've phrased it better, so I ended up biting my tongue and went back up to the front for another 30+ minutes. While I was on shift, I noticed many more red flags that made me uncomfortable. For example, many of the on-clock staff were at the bar drinking and smoking the whole time with the owner. At some point during the jazz band, one of the employees ordered at least two mixed drinks and sat down with all the customers to watch, and apparently got wasted from what I heard. They also told us that we aren't allowed to say no if somebody orders us a shot because it's rude, even if it made us uncomfortable. (I looked it up with my boyfriend later, and we both confirmed that working while under the influence is against federal law.) They also said that servers would need to carry your own cash around because they didn't carry cash in the register, which means that the waiters have to break their own bills and bring in at least $50 worth of cash in order to start their shift, and risk losing out on money if we can't break a bill or something. My shift finally ended at 11:20, another 20 minutes after our agreed time, only because I basically told them that I was leaving instead of asking. And that whole time, no one once said anything to me about hosting, when they wanted me to return, pay, or anything. After I left around 11:30, I heard nothing back from Chef until two days later, after he completely ignored me until then, when he asked if I could come back in an hour after he messaged me. I told him I would not be returning because of how uncomfortable and inattentive it felt, and I asked about pay, since I had worked about a 5-hour shift for free thus far, and he never replied. I didn't push because, honestly, I just wanted to walk away from what had happened from how sketchy it was, even when I was encouraged not to. For bonus, the backroom was really gross. The whole area smelled like the dishpit hadn't been cleaned in days, and the towel room was basically just cloth thrown about. I've worked in a lot of restaurants, and this was by far the most unclean and untidy one I'd seen. I won't be going back, and honestly just want to leave this behind me, and warn anyone who may apply there in the future.

One of the best burger spots around. This place is so good. It became one of my Staples in my diet…read morelol. good customer service as well

We have always been intrigued by Tin Plate in quaint downtown Social Circle because it has great…read morereviews. To be honest, we haven't come in before because it looks small from the outside and always appeared crowded. However, the exterior is deceptively small - the interior is very large with lots of seating. Even though the parking lot was crowded, we were seated immediately and there were plenty of open tables. There is free parking in lots a block away. Hailey M., our server, was welcoming, friendly, and super helpful with gluten free options! Hailey recommended two delicious ciders and great sandwich options. Our compliments to the chef(s) - the roast beef au jus and salmon sandwiches were phenomenal. Can't believe how quickly we were served and how amazing they tasted. My gluten free bun was one of the best I've ever had. We also enjoyed the music and atmosphere. Fun place to hang out, with trivia on Monday nights!

I visited Elevation (It used to be called Reserve??) for my birthday and I'm glad it was a sunny…read moreday so we could eat outside because it was too loud and smoky inside. The service we received was still good, though. Our server was attentive and gave good recommendations. I ordered the salmon sliders and fries which were great (picture attached).

I really enjoyed myself at The Reserve. My husband and I went here Sat, 11-22, to celebrate my bday…read more(11-26). Upon entering the restaurant, the ambiance was very nice, and it gave a "grown and sexy" vibe. First off let me say that our waitress, (I won't say her name) wasn't attentive AT ALL. The only thing she did was take our order. She never checked on us, she wasn't the one who brought our food....nothing. I even put my empty glass on the corner so she would see it and just automatically re-fill it...nope. I had to get her attention and ask for a refill! Very disappointed about that. Now, on to the food. I had the lambchops, w/ veggies and a side of corn. The lambchops were delicious, but small. Whatever the veggies were, were very tasteful and seasoned to perfection! I also like the taste of the corn. My husband had a steak. He got it well done, but it came out w/ too much pink for his liking, so he sent it back to be cooked more. It came back out, just right and was seasoned well. There is also a D.J. that played the best music. It wasn't too loud either, which was a PLUS!! I will mos. def be returning in the near future. Try it for yourself!

Once you figure out how to get in and get seated it is a great experience!…read more Food and drinks were awesome!!

Amazing. But don't go there because I want to make sure there's always a seat for me and continues…read moreto provide speedy service.

The Manhattan Cafe is a cozy dive bar in downtown Athens…read more It's not much to look at from the outside. If anything, it looks a little sketchy from the outside given the bars on the window, but it's not a sketchy place at all. Believe me when I say this. I stopped in on a Monday night for a nightcap. It was nice and quiet, which is exactly what I was looking for that particular evening, the following day being a travel day for me. As you can see from my pics, it's a nice little place. Drink prices were very reasonable, and the bartending was very good, too. I will happily stop in again when I return to Athens next year. Cheers!

Manhattan is a fine spot for a drink before a show in downtown Athens. We stopped for a quick drink…read moreand enjoyed some hot selections from their holiday menu on their patio- mulled wine for her and spiked ginger tea for me. We followed that up with a couple Lone Stars, a nice touch for these two Texans. A bit of a dull interior on the inside, but probably a nice spot for conversation, with a few added touches that take this spot past a normal, scuzzy dive bar.

Spectacular! From the unique cocktails (Thai Spa!) to the flavorful hors d'oeuvres (CCC and Thai…read morefries!), the beginning of our meal was memorable. Then add in the medium plates of fried chicken and pork belly- wow so good! We finished off with a few desserts and I can't stop thinking about that coconut tarte! If I lived in Atlanta, Tipsy Thaiger would be a regular stop for me. Thanks for a memorable culinary experience!

YOU MUST VISIT TIPSY THAIGER! This food is so flavorful. From the brunch menu to the full entree's…read moreand last but not least the COCKTAILS! The atmosphere is so cozy - the staff and waiter's are amazing. Definitely bringing my gang here soon! We went Sunday around 2pm. I can only imagine their night time atmosphere.