This place is adorable. High ceilings and beautiful chandelier made for a great site. The service was great. The college kids were very kind and personable. As far as the food goes the recipe for the shrimp and grits definitely could use a little tweakIng however the waffle was amazing with the home made maple syrup. We only had one mimosa, but that was enough to have me stumbling all the way to the car lol. The tab was a little bit more than expected with added service fees. The menu is very limited so you may want to check it out before going. They also had a live band on this particular Sunday, if you are in the Athens area, you should definitely check them out. read more

Five Bar - Kids waffles - New American Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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The empty restaurant should've been a red flag. Service was slow and orders were incorrect. Food was not good. Server got an attitude with us and tossed the check on the table. (This was after we couldn't find her and asked another server if we could get our check.) The vibe was all wrong here. We came to celebrate a family member's achievement and were very disappointed. Server 101: ask if they'd like another cocktail! The total will be higher and customers be happier! read more

Went in on a Sunday around 1 The place was slow. Got seated where I sat. And sat. And still sat. No water or acknowledge. Saw other tables be seated with water and staff asking what they wanted. So I left and went to South kitchen where I had a fabulous brunch read more

Amazing!!! A great place to grab a bite before the game. Let me break it down. Service: TOP TIER! Max took amazing care of us and made sure he went above and beyond to make sure that we were well taken care of. Ambiance: the air is very energetic on a Saturday when it's game day. It's definitely a good place to be. Food: lots of flavors and the drinks were very good. Not watered down or too much. They were just right. Please keep in mind that the reason why they call us five is because there is only five menu items for appetizers and for entrées . Therefore, there is a limited selection. read more

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Really disappointed in service that FiveBar now has. We had a pickup order and get all the way to the location to sit down to eat and find that the burger has NO bun... how?!?? Call them back and they say you can come back and pick it up. No other resolution to make it right. Gas is too high for a trip back and then all the food is going to be cold. read more

A staple for me personally, the vibes are great the food is good the drinks aren't too expensive and it's fun

Great bar service & even better food. On any random day I would have walked right past this bar and never thought to stop in. Luckily I was with locals who knew this was the place to be. From the fried avocado & teriyaki shrimp to the chicken entree it was AMAZING. I would recommend this place to any local or anyone visiting. 10/10 will come back. read more

Rocky start. Must of had a few reservations planned. Our first time in Athens. Suggest clearer menu with pricing. Almost walked out .. seated but no waitress until we asked what was up?.... Ordered burgers. Food came quick and was good. Waitress kind. read more

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Five Bar has it all!!! Food AMAZING - Management AMAZING - Service AMAZING - Pricing for all that AMAZING - if I could leave 10 Stars I would, because a restaurant that is able to manage such above par excellence in a college town with college students as servers and staff is doing something right. Kudos to the management! And also - just a small shout out to the lovely waitress Alexis who spoiled my daughter with extra cherries in her drink, Thank you for making our dine in experience special. read more

'Member when a burger and fries would only set you back 10 bucks or so at a typical restaurant? 'Member? Nope, a burger and fries are $19 at this joint. 'Member when if you ordered something you thought you'd like then didn't, they would take it off the bill? Nope, Five Bar took the appetizer with only one bite missing off the table when we said it was bad, but they didn't take it off the bill. 'Member when one of the main responsibilities of a server was to ask if you want a refill of your drink once or twice and if you said yes, she would bring it? Nope, that one glass of Sprite better last ya because it's all you're getting in Five Bar. Will anyone at Five Bar 'member my visit last week? Nope, I'm sure they won't, but it'll be the only look at me they ever get. read more

All ima say is they charged us hella extra for no reason and when we called them out they cussed at us (as if we werent the only customers they had tonight) Scammers Count me 1 star as no stars read more

We came on a game day, and it was pretty busy. We were greeted at the front and were seated after a few minutes. There are plenty of seating options, one side is a restaurant and there is a bar to the right when you walk in. The menu here is pretty limited, but I personally wasn't too hungry, so I ordered a plate of fries to share. They were devoured within minutes, so we ordered another plate. They were delicious though, served hot, perfectly seasoned, and topped with Parmesan (I think). We also ordered Yoshi Chicken to share. This dish was iffy for me. The lime was dry, and the chicken was an interesting squishy texture. We had to double check to see if it was cooked through - it was. And we didn't get food poisoning. Yay! My friends ordered a pasta and salad to share between them, and asked to split it into two different plates. When it came out, I thought they ordered two different plates because it was filled! So I would recommend sharing plates as the portions are quite generous. Our server was friendly, but it was a little hard to hear her sometimes because it was pretty loud in there because of the game. I liked the vibe of the bar/restaurant. It was decorated with a lot of paintings and pictures, which was fun to look at. Overall, Five Bar is a great place to hit for a quick bite before going out. read more

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The 5 in Athens has a website that suggests sophistication, as though you might need a tuxedo and a working knowledge of French verbs just to get through the door. In reality, it felt closer to a very ambitious Applebee's, the kind where they've dimmed the lights and put the staff in black aprons to distract you from the microwaves. Our waitress was the sort of unnervingly cheerful person who wants to know where you're from and why you're here, as if the answers might change her life. I lied just to keep things interesting. The cocktails, however, couldn't be saved. My partner's bore no resemblance to the description on the menu, while mine tasted like it had been finished it off with lemon Pledge. I half expected to find a rag in the glass. With so many restaurants in Athens that don't taste like furniture polish, I can't imagine returning, unless of course they rebrand as "The Cleaning Supply Bar," in which case I might stop by just to see if the Windex martini comes with olives. read more

We had brunch here on a Saturday. The wait was minimal, but within the hour the place was packed, so I think we timed it right! The pitcher of mimosas hit the spot. The wait for our food was a bit long, but once it arrived we were pleased with the presentation. The waffle in the chicken and waffles entree was SO delicious! The chicken, for those who like dark meat on the bone, will enjoy it more than I did. And the breakfast burger with fries was a hit with the others at the table. Overall it was a great start to the day and a nice place to stop in while visiting downtown Athens. read more

Five Bar - New American Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Simplicity is one of the many virtues of Five Bar. There are five entrees on the menu. The menu includes, also, a few of what they call "snacks," such as pimento cheese and tuna dip served with chips. In my estimation, Five Bar is one of the best of the many good restaurants in downtown Athens. - It's upscale but not fussy. - The food is great. We both chose the 12oz aged Ribeye served with fries. The steak was one of the best I've had. It was perfectly seasoned with a perfect medium do on it. We got the pimento cheese and tuna dip to go with it. Everything on the table was awesome. - The service was exemplary. We were seated immediately upon entry. Our server, Kristjana, did a great job all the way around. She was on the ball the whole time and helped make the meal fun. I'd be more than happy to sit in her station again. - Note: We visited on a Sunday night around 7:00. The place gets busy on Friday and Saturday nights when immediate seating is not likely to happen. They don't take reservations, so it's first come first served. - Prices were quite reasonable for the very high quality food and great service. - It's full bar so all of your booze groups are covered. I washed my meal down with a Creature Comforts Tropicalia and a Makers Mark rocks as one does. Cheers. read more

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The food was great! The servers were wonderful and very polite! And the atmosphere is so cool - very eclectic. Chandeliers and disco balls, Bob Marley painting and then ones of Uga and Vince Dooley - straight up "Athens"! read more

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I have been to Five bar twice now and both times have been great! Of course, there is a small selection of things on the menu (hints the name being 5) but everything was delicious that my family ordered. I personally picked the ribeye and it was one of the best I have ever had. That's saying a lot for not being a steak house! This spot gets pretty crowded on times like parents weekends but the staff still handles it well. Five has a casual feel to it yet the food is remarkable. Definitely recommend! read more

Five Bar is neat because they just have just 5 entrees on the menu. I prefer that over having a ton of choices because you know the chefs are experts in each variation and it's less work to choose. Our server was also pleasant and speedy, and the ambiance was awesome-- in my opinion the best of any downtown restaurant. However, Five Bar didn't eek out Five Stars from me. It started with their lack of paper menus, which I view as lame. Part of why people my age enjoy going out us so we don't have to use our phones, and it kinda kills the vibe when everyone goes back to scrolling when they sit down at the table. Our table was also wobblier than a 1700s whaling ship, and the only thing that made it worse was when our server sheepishly came over and informed us they were unable to make mozzarella sticks. I'm not exactly sure how a mozzarella stick shortage comes to be, but between that and the magnitude 7 earthquake the table was causing we were sussed out. Finally we requested a move, and were subsequently served food that was good, but not quite at the quality the price implied. I still would've given Five Bar a 5 if everything had gone well minus the slightly lackluster (but still good) food, but all the little things added up and I had to dock a point. If you live in Athens I'd still check this place out though! I got the impression that Five Bar is usually a more charming experience-- just avoid the table 3 down from the Hull St. window. read more

Five Bar - Bordeaux Bourbon Cocktail - New American Near Me - Athens, Georgia

We came in right as they opened so the place was dead. Our drinks were really good and the fries were, too. Our entrees left a lot to be desired. We both ordered the chicken entree and I really wish I would've just ordered a plate of fries. It's fine in a pinch but there are better places in Athens. read more

Great food! Great atmosphere. Stop by if you're in Athens. It's within walking distance to Sanford Stadium.

I came here for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed my food. There is only 5 things on the menu which I enjoyed because I can be indecisive when there is too much on menu. I got the paneed chicken with the mash potatoes and a salad. The chicken and mash potatoes were delicious! I am not a fan of raisins in my salad so i didn't love the salad but it was still okay. It was really crowded so the service was slower. However the food itself was pretty good and i recommend. read more

Everything on the menu is delish! Definitely a great happy hour spot on any day & deals on Thursdays for ladies night! read more

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This place overall sucks. The service is abhorrent. My friend and I went here, got seated immediately, which would make one think that you would be served somewhat soon. But this is the exact opposite of what we experienced. We sat down for literally 30 minutes without getting a single acknowledgement from any waiter, some of which were just milling around and talking to eachother and doing nothing. We eventually just got up and walked out (we didn't even get a water). To add onto this, there menu is extremely overpriced. Trust me, I go to school here and you can find any place to eat for half the price (food and drinks) that is just as good if not better. The staff are also not polite. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

Got some takeout to bring back to Cutters to eat during the game on Saturday. The menu is short and sweet. None of this 5 or 6 pages of random "specialties". There are 5 apps or snacks and 5 dinners to choose from. And every item we got was outstanding. The stuffed avocado I was skeptical of but it's now my favorite! The spicy shrimp are awesome too. Nothing like the addictive Bang shrimp at that one popular place although they've created a savory, mildly spicy sauce that slams the flavor home! So good! Also got the ribeye med/rare and it was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. We sat at the bar while sour food was being prepared and had a nicely done Bulliet old fashioned. The bartender that night was a beautiful warm and friendly young woman, who I can't remember her name at the moment, but will certainly go back and get it right next time. Five Bar gets five stars. read more

Favorite spot in Athens, tough to get in, so go early! Amazing menu and just a staple for the downtown area. I try and go every time I visit Athens. read more

We waiting now over 2hrs and no food for brunch. If you can't get folks just close the doors. Terrible. Will not be back. I'm not a complainer but Mgmt needs help here. I saw Uga recruits here. Not a good look. read more

Five Bar - 2+ hours. Water. - New American Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I wasn't super impressed with this place. We were there on a Wednesday evening at 5:30, party of 3. If you've never been here, the 5 represents that they have 5 items for entrees on their menu. There wasn't a lot of choices and it seemed very overpriced for the location and the quality. The server didn't seem like she was thrilled about being there. However, the brunch menu they have on their board looks amazing, so if you want to try it, go for brunch. read more

Five Stars and a High-five for FIVE! Just over a year after the start of the pandemic, six months after we moved to Athens, and two weeks after our second Covid vaccine, the hubs and I recently ventured out for our very first, NON-homecooked meal. But you would never know. The moment we stepped into downtown's FIVE, we felt at home. The ambiance was a cool vibe reminiscent of our previous lives in Hollywood, CA. From the eclectic blend of several ginormous canopy-like chandeliers filling the other-wise rustic main dining room, to the large, funky folk art on the walls honoring music icons like REM and the B52's, right down to the Dave Grohl doppelganger restaurant manager (shout out to Julio! The host with the most :)) we were bedazzled and bewitched as we sauntered up to the well-attended, and well-stocked bar to get our happy hour on. The margarita was solid, the beer refreshing, the mixologist cute and friendly, and the tunes were mildly alternative and satisfactorily head-bobbing. Alfresco seating became available, so we eagerly took our little party of two outside to enjoy the perfect weather (11 on the local Wizometer, say what?!) and ordered up some southern grub from the kitchen. Five's menu is as elegant as it is simple with just five thoughtful entrees to choose from, plus some other starters and one or two daily specials. It was Sunday, so I opted for Ms. Anne's Fried Chicken and Baked Mac n' Cheese. Ok, first of all, who is Ms. Anne, and can I please marry, adopt, or abduct her, and secondly, my God! who invented pimento cheese and where has it been all my life? Hands down, this was some of the tastiest food I've ever eaten. Even the side salad--fresh spring greens, slivered almonds, goat cheese, apples, dried cranberries and light creamy dressing--was a delicate combination of flavor to complement the savory goodness of the thinly skinned, perfectly coated fried chicken and mouthwatering macaroni. Oh, and there's this stuff called "uptown sauce" that they hide underneath the M&C so you don't even know why your mouth is exploding with joy until you get to the bottom of your plate. All in all, it was the best first-meal after a very long year of cooped-up unpleasantness. Hats off to chef Tina for throwing down true comfort, and to the rest of the FIVE team for making two new Athenians feel like family. We'll be seeing y'all again real soon. read more

Five Bar - Outstanding fare south of Mason Dixon... Ms. Anne's Fried Chicken and Baked Mac n' Cheese (with pimentos and uptown sauce). Hells. Yes. - New American Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Great service! I had the chicken - not super impressed to be honest - overall, not super flavorful & they put only two capers on my chicken ! I think the price my not fit the meal but that's the only food I've had there ! I would be willing for a 2nd chance in the future Drinks were good - their jalapeño drink was good! read more

Have been twice in my visits to Athens and have had the shrimp appetizer and the baked avocado both times. Both are very tasty. I prefer the shrimp, as it has great flavor, good portion size, and the crispy dish it is served in helps to balance out the dish and texture with the shrimp. I look forward to it and we usually order multiple of each dish. I've also had the chicken dinner - very large portion and very flavorful. I would recommend it, especially if you are hungry! I have also had the jalapeño marg ($5 cocktails for ladies on Thursdays!), which are very good! I also appreciate they serve them in a beer glass so it feels like you get a lot for the drink itself. Only miss is they seem to have EXTRA SLOW service which drives me nuts. I am talking 10+ minutes for your cocktail, and this is when it's not that busy! A bit frustrating to always feel like you are waiting for your drink to come. read more

Brunch menu very short however the range of healthy egg white quiche to dirty breakfast burger. All good. I recommend the make your own Bloody Mary bar. Great location. read more

If you're looking for a great Sunday brunch in Athens look no further. Five bar has the best selection of brunch favorites like breakfast burritos, avocado toast (that is to die for) and chicken and waffles. We visited here during COVID and everyone had on masks and tables were appropriately distanced. The only sad part was that due to these current events their Bloody Mary bar wasn't set up! Which has always been a highlight of ours for brunch here! But regardless we still were able to enjoy their delicious Bloody Mary's with candied bacon. We did have an issue with our server, which I felt warranted taking away one star. We had a party of 8 and once it was time to split the checks we helped her with putting the correct items we ordered onto each check. When the checks came they were wrong so we helped her again. When the second round of checks came she put items onto our check and said that she didn't have anywhere else to put them so she charged us for things we didn't order. Our group then decided to just settle up amongst each other. Minus the hiccup with service, all in all Five Bar will continue to be our go to spot for brunch before we leave Athens, GA. read more

Five Bar - Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - Athens, Georgia

A great place for brunch on a Sunday coupled with a make your own Bloody Mary bar makes this a good weekend stop. Also a very nice place for a cocktail and bar snack before heading to the theatre or similar Athens activity. Bartenders are friendly, knowledgeable and make a great cocktail. The hours can suck a bit and we still have trouble getting around how many places close between lunch and dinner in Athens. Many times we have been on our way here only to arrive and realize they are not open yet or about to close. read more

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Wow wow wow wow. No place compares. Five Bar has the nicest atmosphere, complete with beautiful chandeliers, a cozy feeling inside, and large, red painted windows looking out to downtown Athens. The service has been above average every time we've come here. One of my favorite features is their Sunday brunch. Try to catch a jazz brunch morning one day because there's nothing like delicious food with live jazz music in the background. The uptown shrimp was better than I even imagined from looking at pictures. My pork chop was seasoned perfectly and came with a yummy side salad and creamy mashed potatoes. At brunch, the avocado toast is unbeatable as well. They only had one dessert (white chocolate bread pudding), and everyone was raving about how good it was. What a fantastic meal experience! read more

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Great place for lunch on Saturday with football on the TVs! We had the double cheese burger - very good! And the chicken and waffles - also tasty! Overall good experience and friendly people. It was packed so we ate at the bar - tight space but friendly bartender. read more

FUCKING SLOW. Food is great , got here at 12 and have an event that is from 1-3 , currently 1:40 and no food. SLOW SLOW

I wish I could give this a zero. My table ordered multiple drinks and food and the waiter decided to scold us for not all ordering expensive entrees. She kept giving us dirty looks and completely made us look out to be horrible people. Don't let "bob" girl serve you. She must hate her life or something and decided to take it out on innocent college students. I hope she finds peace and happiness in her life because I do love me a category five. Just don't let her serve you and I stand by that she's mean and not cool. read more

The menu is really small, the brunch looked better than the dinner menu honestly. I had the burger and it was lacking a little bit, the salad and fries where good tho. My bf had the grouper special and he said it would have been better without the sauce but they the fish was cooked nicely read more

2nd time reviewing Five Bar. If I could give half stars, I would say 1.5 this time around. So, against my better judgement, I decided to give Five Bar another shot to redeem themselves from the prior poor performance I endured. Despite nearly becoming sick from accidentally eating pork (after nearly 18 years without it for religious reasons), I felt the management did a pretty good job of rectifying the mistake. Now that I look back, I don't believe enough was done. This visit was disappointing from start to finish. First, I arrived before the noon/church crowd had the opportunity to crowd the place, but that didn't improve things. I literally was the only person standing in the entryway to speak to the host, who was actually quite friendly and welcoming. However, there must have been some form of a miscommunication about who would be my server, as I had 2 tables brought water and acknowledged before I, even though I expressed I'd like to sit outside. Mind you these other tables were outside as well- right next to me! Second, I flagged down a server as she was walking inside to ask if she could communicate to someone that I was waiting for a server to greet me and at the very least give me water and a menu. Still no luck. Third, I went inside and spoke to the bartender, as I was told by the host that he'd be waiting on me. However, Nick proceeded to say he wasn't waiting on anytime tables. Honestly, I get it, but the staff should better communicate amongst themselves, instead of leaving it up to the guest to figure out their jobs for them. Fourth, I finally got some water, only 10 minutes later! And a menu after the table (who again arrived after me and was seated right next to me), was done ordering- shortage of menus?? Fifth, the server who I first flagged down, turned out to be the one who would wait on me. I wanted to make it quick and semi-simple, so that I could eat and read my book, while enjoying brunch in peace. I ordered the ribeye Benedict special, but up charged it to be on the avocado toast (as this was another Benedict special), figuring I'd pay extra to have both. I always said I'd pay extra to have a side salad that typically comes with the meals, since my ribeye came with hash browns. Sixth, when my food arrived, I knew immediately it wasn't exactly what I ordered. The hash browns were missing! Seventh, the server, proceeded to tell me that the kitchen couldn't accommodate my order, because the grill was full of other orders and there was bacon everywhere on the grill. Keep in mind that I requested for the grill to be cleaned as not to have pork end up in my food again at this restaurant. So, the kitchen simply wouldn't make hash browns for my order, which were supposed to come with them! Eighth, as I'm cutting into my eggs Benedict, I noticed that the egg was poached for completely too long and was over cooked. Very, very disappointing, as this no longer makes them Benedict- the whole point is to have them runny a bit. Ninth, as I'm being deliverers a to-go box and my check, the server, informs me that she took off my side salad, because I received that instead of the hash browns that were supposed to come with it- since when are hash browns the equivalent to a tiny handful of barely dressed spinach, with 4 red onion pieces in them? Tenth and final, there are apparently no rules as to patrons or employees smoking directly in front of the restaurant (about 4 feet or less from the entrance) or even blowing smoke on the direction of all diners who pay to eat outside. Absolutely gross, and made me not want to continue my meal after seeing the same gentleman smoking repeatedly within the 10 foot distance of the entrance. Maybe GA does it different than the state I'm from, but smoking is NOT allowed within several feet of any establishment- especially restaurants! All in all, I highly doubt I'll give Five Bar another chance to fail to meet expectations of a quality dining experience. Save your money and try another place, unless mediocrity and disappointment are your things in a restaurant! *Side note, another server kept coming out to pet, hold, take photos with a bulldog puppy. Did she wash her hands after every time doing this???? I seriously want to know. read more

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Rude hostesses. Not the best way to start your experience. We realize it is a college bar but you can still have customer service.