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    Divan Restaurant & Bar

    4.3 (938 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Ms. R.

    My first time visit to Divan was simply DIVINE! This hidden gem in the heart of Midtown is a must try! The ambiance was pretty chill, and far from pretentious. The excellent customer service was welcoming, knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating. Huge thanks to Manager Farid (the complimentary Saffron Ice Cream was delicious pleasant surprise!), Bartender Jeremy, and David in the upstairs hookah area (try the Spring Blossom blend)! The delicious food tastes something like I've never had before and the pairings are quite unique! Can't wait to return!

    Duck Leg Confit // ig: @nigirigirlsforever
    Isabella D.

    Cool place with outstanding food!! Everything we got made us audibly say "wow." Can't wait to come back from California to try more things! They were out of mussels, so we got shrimp instead -- do NOT skip them. So fire. The kashke bademjaan is also a must-have. The duck leg confit was unbelievable!! For mains, we got the lamb chops (the star of the table and huge), the lamb shank (so comforting and tender), and the sea bass (flaky, crispy, and I could've licked the fava bean purée off the plate!!) We got too many appetizers and were so full by the end, but those leftovers hit the next day. We were too late for hookah, but next time. Beautiful vibe inside! Valet parking only, I believe, unless you get lucky.

    Roasted Cauliflower
    Candice B.

    I've always really enjoyed Divan throughout the years. The food is flavorful and delicious and the staff is always so friendly. On this particular occasion, the valet staff was extremely rude to me and my party. We didn't let it ruin the evening. We enjoyed our dinner and when the manager came by to check on us, we told him about our experience (with no expectations) but he did give us desserts and I believed and a round of drinks on the house. He was an excellent manager. Absolutely amazing customer service. On to the food, the mussels were my favorite and outstanding. Everything we had was amazing. I highly recommend the wings as well. If you are looking for something lighter and still flavorful, the cauliflower is a really good choice. I didn't get it on this occasion but the salmon pasta is delicious and one of my favorite dishes. I took off one star because although our waiter was friendly, it took him a very long time to check on us and bring us the bill. I had to find him to ask him to bring us the check and as you can see from the pictures, it wasn't super busy at all. Also took off the one star because parking can be a hassle.

    Bakhtiyari Kabob
    Kelli F.

    Farid and Meek took great care of us! This is one of my all time favorite places to dine. Food is always a 10! We had the chicken kabobs, salmon verlasso, and lamb burgers. Always a 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Food 10/10

    Rochelle W.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta Great food and service always I am vegan so it's not difficult for me to find some options.

    Restaurant interior
    Erick G.

    Honestly, I didn't know what to expect from this restaurant... but I'm happy to say that we were very pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere, decor and music were all incredible. The restaurant itself was an old house that looks like a castle, in the middle of Atlanta. Perfect for a date night! We wanted to try a little bit of a few dishes, so we got some potatoes for starters.. delicious. But the habanero sauce that comes with it, is no joke. Spicy! Then we got some chicken and beef kabobs with basmati rice. Delicious! And to finish it off.. we got some baklava with saffron ice cream. Yum!! All the staff there is super friendly and knowledgeable. Stop by next time you're around downtown Atlanta, you'll thank me later.

    Thanks for helping us create a lasting memory.
    Dia R.

    Meek catered to our every need at Divan. We celebrated seeing one another after 10 years and Omari's upcoming birthday! The sea bass, lamb chops, salmon pasta and lamb burger are delicious! Several staff members engaged with us and even offered to take this picture. We'll be back every year to do the same!

    Beet Salad.
    Sidéwon Andre N.

    I recently celebrated a friend's birthday at Divan, and it was my first time at their new location. I used to visit the old restaurant, but over time, it lost a bit of its appeal for me. Still, I was excited to check out this historic home. The inside is gorgeous. They did a great job with the space, and there are plenty of private rooms, which is great for events. One thing to note--there's an elevator, which some of the women in heels wished they had known about before climbing three flights of stairs. The elevator is functional, but I could see them making it a design highlight down the line. They also have several patios for outdoor dining, tucked into different corners of the home, which is a nice touch. Now, about the food. Divan offers both food and hookah, so naturally, one is going to stand out a bit more. The menu has a lot of choices, but I'd say the food was just okay. It looks nice on the plate, but aside from a couple of dishes, it feels like your standard Atlanta hookah restaurant. With places like Delbar, Yalda, and Rumi's in the mix, Divan is facing some stiff competition. It used to be the go-to restaurant, but for me, it's faded a bit. Still, I'd happily come back for hookah and some small bites, which seems to be their sweet spot now. The restaurant's atmosphere does give off a more premium feel than the food really matches. I had the beet salad, which was tasty, though the goat cheese was blended into a creamy sauce instead of chunks--still good, but I prefer the chunks. It was mostly arugula, and I missed the mandarin oranges. The lamb bolognese, though, was genuinely tasty. As for drinks, I had the Dragon's Tail and Persian Smash--both were fine, nothing extraordinary, but enjoyable enough. I have a feeling sitting on the main floor might offer a slightly better experience, but that's just a hunch. All in all, Divan is a great place if you're looking for a decent meal and hookah. It may not be the top choice if you're after the best regional cuisine, but if you want to relax, eat, and enjoy hookah it's a win!

    Persian Doughnuts orange honey
    Bianca C.

    My party of 3 had an 8:30 reservation on a Friday night. They got our table ready while we parked. Our table was in a small cozy room, which I found nice so that we could hear each other talk. Our server was great! I believe his name was Que. He gave us time to browse the menu and have honest feedback on the dishes we asked about, which was much appreciated! This was my first time coming but my family member have been here before. All of the food was well done. For starters we had the roasted cauliflower. It was well seasoned and the sauce underneath was great and went well with the crispy chickpeas. Between us we had the grilled tandoori wings, koobideh kabob, mussels, and salmon Alfredo. Everything was well seasoned and well cooked. The kabob was tender and even the rice accompaniment was well executed. We also had desserts and drinks which were great as well. I can't wait to come back!

    Wings
    Sharon B.

    Great food and service. Chavon was an amazing waitress. Everything was delish! Great portions

    Sea bass

    The Sea-bass was amazing. Service from Ryan was truly exceptional. The restaurant is in a historic castle which is really cool.

    Spice Roasted Double - Cut Lamb Rib Chops , Blackened Verlasso Salmon
    Chels Y.

    Just finished my meal and came to update you all. Food, still 10/10. Service, still 10/10 (shout out to Meghan!), and ambiance is always tea. Will be back again and again. PRO TIP: request Meghan when you make a reservation to maximize your dining experience.

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    The food and service from Mira was excellent! we enjoyed ourselves and will be back! Decorations were nice!

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    Ryan had a great personality, was very helpful and catered to our needs without any issue. made our night!

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    Everything tasted great! We loved our service. The wings, lamb & seabass tasted delicious.

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    Shout out to Ryan! He made the experience amazing and gave great recommendationa. Thank you for making our birthday celebration amazing.

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    Great service. Derrick is a great server. I recommend asking for him if you try this restaurant.

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    Ryan was great!!! The service was seasoned and just right! The food was amazing!! The ambiance was stellar!

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    Ask the Community - Divan Restaurant & Bar

    How does this compare to delbar?

    Better than Delbar and building is much cooler also.

    Is this the same divans that was on piedmont rd in Buckhead?

    Yes, this is the same restaurant that was on Piedmont Rd in Buckhead just different location.

    I haven't been in a while. Do you still have those semi private rooms upstairs in the hookah lo0unge area? I can't seem to reach anyone by phone and have reservations tomorrow. Thanks!

    I did notice private rooms upstairs in the hookah lounge, not sure, if they are first come , first serve or not?

    Do you still have to be 21 just to dine in the dining room?

    It's restaurant not a lounge. So there is no age require to dine.

    Is the food halal?

    Only the lamb is Halal.

    Can I enter at 18?

    No. You must be 21 with a valid state issued ID to get in.

    What is the age limit?

    21+

    What is this minimum of $25 per person thing?

    To keep time wasting hookah smokers away

    Do they have tobacco free/herbal hookah options?

    Yes

    I'm going there this weekend on a date what y'all recommend as the main dish I like it all?

    The duck is amazing !!!! The shrimp is incredible .

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