This is the most perfectly mediocre neighborhood watering hole. I'm tempted to give it one extra star because it so perfectly inhabits that local-joint slacker vibe, but I want to stay true to the mediocrity so no extra credit. They hit the mark every time - no greeting when you walk in for two minutes, super slow service, food entirely hit or miss depending on the day, usually dirty tables, stale cheeseburger buns (but only the bottom half!). But the servers are usually nice and it's an awesome people and dog watching patio, so I return more often than I should. I've been here at least 10 times and felt very 'meh' about it each time, but in an age of corporate monoculture and chains galore it's nice to see this slightly dilapidated neighborhood gathering spot succeeding. read more

stopped in here before a concert and did not disappoint! My sandwich was soooooo good and my friend thoroughly enjoyed her tacos as well, we barely spoke while there lol. I'd definitely come back for the food but that's really it, staff and ambiance was nothing special. read more

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We sat outside and staff was very attentive and helpful. Quick on refills. The food was delicious. I had a burger and husband had tacos both were super yummy. Food was served quickly. It was a perfect day to eat outside and the tables were clean. read more

Came here because it has outdoor seating for a dog. Ordered the philly cheesesteak with tots. There were LOTS of tots, crispy outside and soft inside. Philly cheesesteak could've had more flavor, more mushrooms / peppers / onions - and more meat too. Pretty good for what it is, got it without mayo. Parking was easy, pretty pricey for what it was at about $13 for my meal post-tax. Service was pretty good, was checked up quite a few times. Food I'd say is probably about 3.5 stars, bumped it up for good service. read more

Loved the vibe and the food. Service was great. But me and my husband had to walk 16 minutes across gateway park from the gateway parking garage just to get to it. read more

Dakota Blue - Montreal burger - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Cute little dive bar with good food. Service is great, attentive and friendly. Indoor & outdoor seating

This is a go to place for a beer and an app when you are out walking in the neighborhood. This is the place you go when you don't feel like cooking and just want a good meal. I'm not sure what some people are expecting, but if you want some tasty food at a reasonable price, this is a great place to go. All of the folks that I've met at DB have been incredibly nice. From the owners to all of the staff, everyone has been pleasant. read more

Yelp just notified me that my 15 year old review of Dakota Blue was being spotlighted, so I'm here to correct the record! DB is now one of our favorite casual spots to eat - veggie chili, Caveman hash and the Southwest Eggroll are unlike anything else around town, and the beer and cider selections are always great! read more

The food was gross The Southwest eggrolls are basically just full of yucky spinach I threw away pretty much my whole order read more

This was our first time eating at Dakota Blue and I have to say that it offered a wonderful sense of community. You have the chance to keep your conversation while at the same time feeling like your involved in everything going on around you. The food is excellent. I had the large burger and it was perfectly cooked, medium, just the way I asked for it. While the menu offers a wide variety of delectables, you might want to check out their desserts. What a choice, everything that will temp you. The service here is friendly and attentive. Be sure to take your time to enjoy the community, service, and most of all the food. read more

Love the food, the service is amazing. The people are manageable, everyone seems to enjoy themselves while inside. In and out pretty quick I love this place It's been a great experience for me. read more

This place slaps. Food was way above par for a pub and service was top notch and friendly

Everything about this experience was terrible... walked in and was rudely greeted by a server who was FaceTiming while holding a customers order. Then sat down and waited 5 mins for menus or a server to come out. Ordered a margarita that was awful. Asked if we could order from the non-brunch menu (30 mins before dinner flip) and couldn't do it. read more

Sat outside for lunch and it was not a pleasant experience. Flys everywhere I could barely eat. I got the spinach artichoke dip. It was just ok and the sweet potato hash bowl with fried chicken. The fried chicken was hard and overcooked with no flavor. I wouldn't recommend the fried chicken at all. The dish didn't come together at all, too much going on. read more

Dakota Blue - Spinach and Artichoke Dip - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Taylor is a great bartender, food is great, vibes are great, nothing more you could possibly want

Enjoyed a casual brunch at Dakota Blue and it did not disappoint. The server was a tad slow greeting us with menus and water however when they were ready for us they were kind, helpful and attentive! For food I enjoyed the Caveman Hash which was fresh with sweet sweet potatoes, avocado, black beans, scrambled egg (instead of fried) and had a punchy mimosa. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their southern chicken biscuits and tried & trues. Will definitely be back f read more

Dakota Blue - Caveman Hash - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Excellent wings!!! Good happy hour drinks. Friendly staff. We live in the area and ride our bikes here sometimes, it's a fun divey spot to go with friends. read more

Pretty mid place - I've taken out from here twice: first time I got the chicken burrito; this time I got the chicken sliders. I will say the sliders were pretty tasty but the portion is far smaller than the burrito (the burrito is massive btw), even though the sliders are $1 more than the burrito. It's still pretty cost effective though since both items come with a side. I usually get tots since not many places offer that as a side and I love tots, but again, pretty mid tots - they're usually a bit overfried. I'd say come here for a cost effective meal but don't expect to be amazed read more

Dakota Blue - Chicken Southern Chix Sliders Basket - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The prices are so good at Dakota Blue, I strongly suspect they may own the building. Five stars because of the excellent value here. Sometimes you want to grab some munchies without posing for your hipster friends or your Yelp account. A little neighborhood vibe may be just the thing for days like this. I've got little kids, so unless it's date night, it's better for the food to be fun and uncomplicated. DB is in the northwest corner of Grant Park, in a building that looks a lot like an old-timey Masonic lodge. It's across the street from Grant Central Pizza, with maybe four or five outdoor tables and a decent size dining room away from the bar. We sat outside and ordered up some bar food. There's a little southwestiness to the menu, with a quesadilla here, a burrito there. I got the fish tacos, which came out on corn tortillas, topped with a cabbage slaw that smelled faintly of sesame oil. Kids got grilled cheese. So, the fish tacos were really something. They were a little crispy and the slaw provided just enough crunch. I've had fish tacos before where the coarseness of the slaw is not managed properly. Not here! Added some hot sauce between bites and enjoyed it all thoroughly. Will order these tacos again. In a town where four people can't get a sit down meal for less than $60 bucks most days, we paid a cool $37.00 (no alcohol). Sweet deal! read more

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We were in town and went last Saturday and sat outside. The staff were prompt and helpful with recommendations. The owner was there and was sweet and funny! The food was chef's kiss....SO good! (Chicken biscuit with pimento cheese). It is definitely a "neighborhood joint" you will want to come back time and again for the vibe and the food! read more

I placed an online order on 4-26-2025 for a pickup time of 8:25 pm. I arrived at 8:36pm and was told that it would be another 10 minutes, the kitchen was backed up, even though the place was not busy at all at this time of night. A couple times I was told by employees that they are working on your order. At 8:57 I inquired again on what was going on and was told my order was not ready but could not be given a time on when it would be ready. I asked for my money to be refunded and I did not want the food which the refund was promptly completed. I have no idea why 30 minutes after my order was promised, it still was not ready. The order was a hamburger and tots and Chicken sandwich and tots, nothing difficult. The girl that completed the refund said to me about the next time you come back we can...... I said, No thank you! read more

Great service, a killer Tex-Mex brunch menu, and a sweet, neighborhood vibe make Dakota Blue a perfect weekend spot. We stopped in on a quiet, Sunday morning for brunch and found one of their sidewalk tables the perfect setting for conversation and people-watching. After a great margarita, we settled in to our entrees. She went with the Dallas Cowboy- a huge egg and vegetarian sausage breakfast burrito- whereas I had the veggie burrito, chockful of delicious and fresh produce. Our server was attentive, friendly, and low key, and I admired the groups of regulars that gathered at nearby tables, making for a lively Sunday morning scene. A new brunch favorite. read more

This is a nice neighborhood gem with a nice variety of burgers to try. I enjoyed the death tots. The serving portion is enough to share with two or three people. The flavors are amazing. The chicken sandwich was also another winner. Chicken flavored to perfection. The service was also great. read more

Dakota Blue - Loaded Death Tots - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Service was okay! That's what the 3 stars are for. I initially sat at the bar but I just knew that I would leave smelling like food, so I moved to sit outside. I order the black and blue burger/Turkey and fries. I was sooo ready to try this burger and I couldn't even eat it all. I was so hungry but pissed because the burger was soo salty it burned my mouth! I told the server and she was just like "oh, sorry about that". did nothing to rectify. too many burger spots around town to settle for a salty Turkey. read more

Dakota Blue - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Food was great!! Big servings and those banana bourbon pancakes are to dieeee for! Highly recommend!

Dropped by on a wednesay for casual dinner with a friend. It's standard bar fare with some good brunch or hash options. They have beer specials everyday and had 4$ margaritas which were perfect for a soothing Atl spring evening. Port tots were great, very cheesy. The sweet potato hash was strictly ok but tacos were not good. Cold shells and mediocre tofu/fish filling. I would visit for the beer and drink specials, appetizers but not sure would try the food again for a meal. read more

Dakota Blue - Death Tots - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Food was so so. I had Cuban with tater tots (pictured). My buddy had 2 taco special. Sufficient quantity of food but nothing special. Service was slow and intermittent, as our waiter was spending lots of time on his phone. Great location near the zoo and Grant Park, which we visited earlier. Nice outdoor seating. Lots of nearby street parking. We just wished the food was better. Cool atmosphere and probably better place to enjoy a brew outside. read more

Dakota Blue - Cuban and tots - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

WE FOUND THIS GEM NESTLED IN THE GRANT PARK COMMUNITY. What attracted me to this restaurant in the first place was the nice outdoor patio seating area underneath the trees. SLING made sure we had a wonderful time for lunch today. We informed her that it was our first time here and she took it from their. She narrowed down what we had a taste for and we came up with the perfect selections. Thanks SLING. I ordered a grilled cheese, not just any Ole kiddie grilled cheese sandwich. An adult mature version with monterey jack, cheddar cheese and wait for it blue cheese crumbles melted on challah bread making it the perfect combination. I also added tomatoe and bacon for an extra $1.50. Without SLING'S recommending it I never would have known how delicious this grilled cheese was. My lunch companion had a burger which was delicious as well. The inside of Dakota Blue was nice as well, I walked through there going to the bathroom which is men and women combined and very clean. On the way back to my table outside on the patio I saw grilled cheese sandwiches being enjoyed all over the place, I see why its a hit. I totally enjoyed the service and the food. This is going to be my new go to spot. I can't wait to bring my out of town guest here. read more

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Absurdly rude today. If you're busy, understandable but don't be so rude to someone who placed a large order in advance. Obviously they can't handle it. read more

I love this place, I come here for Taylor and Kate only. Great atmosphere and super line people.

Great friendly service today. Drinks were fantastic. Spicy pineapple margarita was amazing. Place was intimate and cozy and portions were huge. We will return next time we are in Atlanta. read more

We've lived in Grant Park for 2 years and finally tried this place. It's truly a neighborhood joint and it comes highly recommended if you are local to the area. Service was quite slow, food is mediocre but their drinks are awesome. Four of us in our group shared 2 pitchers of margarita ($20 per pitcher). I ordered their special for the day - San Antonio burrito with habanero mole pork, rice, beans, peppers, onions topped with queso. My husband ordered the nachos with chicken. After our meal, we were all saying that we should frequent the place more often for good vibes and good drinks. read more

First time here, Googled food near Zoo Atlanta. Menu online seemed decent, was planning on the Death Tots with brisket. Tough to find parking, but not their fault. Single page double sided paper menu bears some similarity to online menu, but no tots mentioned. Ordered death hash, which mentioned pork instead of brisket over hash browns, but whatever. Order arrives, it's not pork, it's brisket (what I actually wanted), it's not hash browns, it's home fries (which I prefer) It was delicious, but not what the menu describes. The rest of my table was not as happy with their food. Fried chicken biscuits with gravy is neither biscuits and gravy nor anything you can picture from the menu description. The menu is terrible at describing what they may actually serve you, ask your server for details. I was pretty happy with the background music selections however, but your taste may be very different from mine, which is somewhat eclectic. read more

Had to make two trips as the online order upon coming home we discussed was incomplete. Came back to pick up the second cheese burger which comes with optional fries. The burgers came with lettuce and tomatoes but no mayo or mustard and the first of the two burgers was bone dry / overcooked. We also ordered super nachos with chicken. Perhaps we will try this place another day when Covid 19 blows over but it wasn't a home run today. read more

Dakota Blue - the front entrance of a restaurant - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Best service, best food, and the chicken sliders are so good. Would recommend to friend. read more

This is one of my go-to spots in Grant Park. It's small and parking is all in the street but it's a great place to relax, eat good bar food, and people-watch. Some of my favorite food items: - chips & cheese (I like to order with pita bread for extra carb-y goodness) - chicken salad melt - mixed greens salad, add walnuts My wife is a vegetarian and she LOVES the following: - black bean cuban - tofu tacos - black bean veggie burger I love the rotating craft cider options they have, especially when a can of rose cider is on the menu! There's always a great selection even if it's not the same every time we visit. Sure we've had a few hiccups with our orders in the past but that's probably due to laws of probability - we eat here frequently, every now and then they forget to do a modification. The important thing is that we have a great experience every time we visit & they're quick to correct an error, should one happen. The staff great, and the vibes are very casual. I've eaten here by myself with a book & for a dinner with friends. It's a good place to become a regular and we'll always stop by when we're in Grant Park. read more

Went her today for the third time... seating is outside only which is great. Had the same server first two times he was excellent working the full sidewalk of tables by himself a real pro, went on a Tuesday evening and it was different. More importantly the food has been consistently well prepared but I have only had apps, tacos, and the best ph read more

First, let me reveal my bias. This is one of those reviews that is tainted with nostalgia. When I returned to Atlanta from Houston in 2005, I was thrilled to move to the Grant Park neighborhood. I visited this restaurant multiple times a week. It became one of my favorite spots to hang out in the city. First, they offer a great brunch. The Baby Daddy Skillet is tops. It wasn't even on the menu when I started ordering it - it was a special that quickly became a crowd favorite. The egg wraps are fantastic, too. They have a number of benedict offerings, and those have never disappointed either. They rarely have a wait, have outdoor seating, and offer a great spot to have a lingering brunch with friends. Lunch and dinner have great offerings, too. The fish tacos are my favorites - fantastic option. They also have great burritos and burgers. I'm not sure if nacho tots are still on the menu (or honestly, if they ever were), but those are fantastic, too. Again, there is rarely a wait, and it is a great spot to have a slow dinner to catch up with friends. Over the years, the faces that work there have become friends. The staff is friendly and accommodating. It's a fun place to run into and catch up with neighbors. Now that we have moved north, we have yet to find the place that serves the role that Dakota Blue did in our lives. We miss the relaxed and comfortable neighborhood spot that we had in Grant Park. I *heart* you forever, Dakota Blue! read more

Dakota Blue has a lot of reviews so I'll be brief. Beer selection is not large. They did have a couple I liked so no worries. I like the menu - plenty for me and my vegetarian wife to choose from. - Chicken burrito: Not huge but enough for a meal. Very tasty. - Chips n cheese: Wonderful, and you get a ton of chips, which are super fresh-tasting. I think I'm going to order this every time I come here. - Tofu tacos: not my style but that vegetarian I mentioned liked them. - Hot sauces: they have them, ask. Service at the bar - outstanding. Dakota Blue is not a large restaurant and if you like sitting at the bar, well, that's even smaller with only room for five or six people. The inside booths are maybe not the most comfortable with bare wood benches. read more

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Somewhat of a hole-in-the-wall but definitely one of my favorite brunch places because it is cheap and tasty! Parking - There is plenty of street parking in front of the restaurant on both sides of the street. Ambience - More so on the moody/darker side but I love it because I am usually here on weekend mornings and do not necessarily like a bunch of bright light. It has unique artwork too! Service - The service is pretty solid every time. I have been here multiple times and gotten different people each time with no issues. Food - Loooove the food! Their soysage is great and I can basically sub it within any other meat-based dish. The jalapeño cheese grits are also incredible and I get them each time I eat here. I have also heard that their lunch menu is a must, so I will have to come back and test that out one day. I highly doubt I will be disappointed. read more

Dakota Blue - El Nino Wrap: A steamed flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs, Jack cheese and black beans + Jalapeño Cheese Grits as the side - American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia