We dined at Casa Cielo, a neighborhood favorite that never disappoints. Their cocktail menu is…read moreoutstanding, especially the mezcal creations. We tried the La Piñata and the Smokey Old Fashioned, which arrived in a dramatic smoke dome--such a fun presentation. For our first bites, we ordered the Tostadas: handmade corn tostadas served with both red and green avocado sauces. They were fresh, vibrant, and a perfect start to the meal. Our main courses were equally impressive. The Short Rib with Mole Amarillo came with pickled habanero onions, rice, and plantains--rich, tender, and beautifully balanced. We also enjoyed the Arrachera, an outside skirt steak served with sautéed onions, chimichurri, rustic potatoes, and a bouquet salad. Every dish was plated beautifully and tasted exceptional. Our server, Dalia, made the experience even better. She was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive--always appearing at just the right moment, whether to refill our water or guide us through the menu. Overall, it was another amazing visit. We go there often and have never been disappointed.

TLDR: one of my favorite ATL restaurants, lamb tuetano bone marrow tacos are a stand out. Remember…read moreto validate parking immediately. This is my second time here and both times have been so good. We came as a party of 3 and left so happy and full. I love Mexican food holy moly We got the queso and octopus shrimp ceviche as starters. The queso was 3 cheeses: American, cotija, and Oaxacan. They heated it up under a salamander so it was nice and crispy on top, while being gooey all throughout. Also came with a couple of nice salsas. The ceviche was not my favorite because I don't prefer raw(ish) octopus, but the squid ink sauce was very flavorful. For our mains the 3 of us shared the red snapper, tuetano with lamb, and the mixteco poblano pepper. Red snapper had a nice charred smoky flavor from being grilled. Was more meaty than flaky in texture. It was our second time getting the mixteco poblano pepper and it hits. Highly recommend eating with some of the salsa as well if you get queso. The duck carnitas in it wasn't particularly duck-y today, but still very good. Best dish is definitely the tuetano. The bone marrow is so incredibly flavorful with the blue corn tortillas. Add some of the pickled onions and it's hard to go wrong with that flavor combo of salt, fat, and acid. if you're going to order one thing, I'd order this and share with a friend and tbh it's enough to be filling. For dessert we got the volcan de chocolate (basically lava cake). The lava cake and coconut ice cream combo is fantastic. You get bits of coconut flakes as you eat! Fair warning it isn't the brownie texture you may be used to, it's a bit more cakey. Amazing service the whole night! Almost got our cars booted because we forgot to validate until 1.5 hours in but luckily we were fine. The staff let us know they have been booting cars though so be wary!

Dinning experience was out of this world!!!! The servers for very informative about the menu, had…read morenice recommendations on sides and gave boundless hospitality!

Went there on July 21, 2026 when I say Kevin took great care of us. It was my 3 friends and we were…read morejust enjoying life. Kevin rolled out the red carpet and everything was phenomenal. From the service to describing the menu and giving recommendations I truly enjoyed myself. The food was phenomenal we had the hot tray with the lobster, shrimp, and scallops. We also had the caviar service which was great as well. For our main course we had the steak with scallops and the sides we had the cheesy mashed potatoes, asparagus, and mushrooms with wine sauce. The old fashions will get you where you want to be. And the desert is just divine, we got the 10 layer chocolate cake and the blueberry with walnut cake and à la mode. Over this is one of the best restaurants ever and is worth every penny, second, time and bite. Thanks for the wonderful food and service.

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.

Such a unique and memorable place to visit. Entering through the classic London‑style red phone…read morebooth sets the tone immediately, leading you into a dark, warm, and beautifully maintained speakeasy. The atmosphere is classy without trying too hard, and the cocktails are truly top‑tier -- crafted by some of the most skilled bartenders you'll ever see. If you enjoy cigars, this is the perfect spot to relax, sip, and take in the experience. Whether you're there for the drinks, the vibe, or just something different, Red Phone Booth delivers. A great night and an experience I highly recommend.

My friend and I walked in during FIFA and immediately felt unwelcome…read more Bartenders were extremely rude. Asked how long they've been opened to be told "what is it to you" twice. Asked if I could smoke- being polite although a smoking bar- to be told the 2nd bartenders doesn't like it. Rude and weird experience. $50 for 2 drinks I don't leave reviews often Spend your money elsewhere in a city that provides better hospitality. Without snikering waitstaff and going out of their way rude bar staff

Great brunch spot. The menu has something for everyone. You can sit indoors or out which is a nice…read moretouch. I had the pan seared trout. It was in a nice glaze and on top of a bed or rice. It was moist and flavorful. Would order again. Service was great and fast.

We came here to celebrate Father's Day and thoroughly enjoyed it. Brian was our server and he was…read moreamazing. He was very attentive and gave our table great energy and recommendations. I love the ambiance at The Woodall, there's always light music playing in the background and soft chatter from the other guests. And not to mention the amazing food. The flavor and quality is always consistent. I love bringing family, friends and coworkers to this place for lunch and dinner and hope this restaurant is around for many years to come.

A few friends and college sorority sisters attended dinner here on a Tuesday evening celebrating…read moreour 35th Deltaversary. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server , was quite nice , asked us what were celebrating and very welcoming. He gave us the daily specials and made recommendations. Think his name was Daryl. Great seating and a lil darker inside. We enjoyed our dinner and appetizers and the fellowship was superb. Definitely recommend. It's been a minute since I had dined here and will consider in the future.

What in the world? This is my husband's favorite restaurant, and we've come here for years. We…read moreordered drinks, appetizers, and entrees. Our drinks were still not served when we were halfway through our entree, 30 mins after we arrived. I canceled mine, as I didn't want an after-dinner drink, I expected it before or with starters. There was no apology after my cancellation, and this did not rush them to produce my husband's drink either. It was served about 15 minutes later, after our table had been cleared. Still charged us for it, though! We finished our waters with the appetizers, but no refill until specifically requested near the end of our entrees when our bar drinks were a no-show. The fries are always my favorite. Not today! They were all stuck together in a mass and chewy, almost like they had been reheated a few times a long while ago. My prime rib was fine, my husband's usual order, a ribeye, was not good. The outside of the steak was tough, but raw in the center, and tasteless. Double-cooked? This was very disappointing, as we have tried almost every steakhouse in ATL, and this has always been his favorite. I specified on Resy that it was a birthday dinner - no mention of that, either.

I love this restaurant! Very romantic and sexy atmosphere. The food was amazing and the service…read morematched. The menu is pricey but if you want to impress your guests then, it's well worth it.

came in after work and everything was great, I was sat immediately. The food was delicious and my…read moreserver Rodney was super cool. I definitely will be back :)

For a hotel restaurant, it's decent. I've only ever had the Club Sandwich, which has been tasty and…read morehad quality ingredients. It's more of a bar than a restaurant as every midday visit there was only the bartender to take and deliver orders, albeit with alacrity. The sandwich is filling with plenty of meat (see my photo) and a double-decker arrangement and crispy bacon. The side of fries were fresh and the ceramic ramekin in which it was served help keep them warm throughout the meal. Despite only the bartender in attendance, she was attentive and came out from the bar and proactively kept my soft drink refilled.

The service was really attentive and nice. The menu is sparse but varied…read more Breakfast is a buffet. It is kind of skimpy but at least has lots of hot choices. Some type of bread option like toast or crossiant would have been nice. They close for a while and reopen late afternoon. It is definitely a gathering space for after the games with quite a few good bar drink options. TVs line the walls. We tried the parmesan fries, salsa and chips, hummus with pita bread, and the hamburger. All were plenty large and tasty.