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    Five Bar

    3.8 (184 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars, Salad
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Thao T.

    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.

    Kelly T.

    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.

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    Kelly S.

    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"!

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    Chris A.

    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.

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    Patrick R.

    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.

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    James B.

    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.

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

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    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

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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.

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    First time here and recommended by a colleague. I was a little concerned about dining out in Athens…read moreduring a busy Saturday afternoon but fortunately the N Chase location is perfectly tucked away, distant enough from the downtown area. I was 3rd in line and pleasantly surprised + pleased. Think Chipotle meets Chopt (the salad bar ). Fresh ingredients. LOTS of mix and match options OR preset menu items. And just as many drink options, including locally made kombucha. I ordered the winter salad and low country plates. With the exception of the turmeric ginger dressing (a little too zesty for me) and the hoppin John salad (hoppin John OR salad ... not both ) EVERYTHING was delicious. I enjoyed the salad way more than I thought I would. The spicy avocado dressing is YUMMY! The greens were cooked to perfection - another shocker. The edamame crunch, tofu and crunchies were just as delicious. I will visit the Atlanta location just to try the fritters! A wonderfully healthy and scrumptious delight !

    My best friend and I were in town visiting her daughter at UGA. We decided to try a restaurant that…read moredoesn't exist back home. I'm giving it 4 stars because the food is healthy and fresh. Flavor however, is lacking. I was underwhelmed. That's the only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars. I didn't realize the broccoli would be cold. That also threw me off. It was empty when we arrived and we were served immediately. The environment was a bit stale but only because the place was empty. If you enjoy minimal seasoning, you will love it here. I liked it, but I didn't love it.

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    I stopped by this spot in Athens because the chicken and waffle were intriguing! This sandwich did…read moreappear daunting at first, but has great flavor! I really enjoyed the coleslaw and the chicken was very crispy! The service was very friendly and accommodating. It can get a little busy, but there is a good amount of seating inside, so should not have any problem unless it is a busy time like Sunday brunch! The ambiance is cool also and sits at a good listen in downtown Athens! I would give the place a try on your next stop!

    Idk why but I was expecting a sit down restaurant. I'd had it saved in my list of places to check…read moreout but didn't really read through the reviews before going. I wanted a raw experience, not influenced by others. So I was a bit deflated when we walked in and it was counter-order setup but that's okay. There seemed to be only one person working. She was really nice and helpful but surely busy, which was fine, but as we were leaving the crowd started hitting and I wondered how well she could manage that solo. I could be wrong though, someone may have been in back and I just couldn't see. I ordered the Overhard Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Mayo Waffle with Spiced Tots (nice). Hubby ordered the Super Cluck with Maple Glazed Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, Sriracha Mayo, Sunny-Side Up Egg. Mine was good, his was super yummy, just the right amount of heat and sweetness. Oh! I also gotta mention the REAL Vermont Maple Syrup. That's very much appreciated over corn syrup garbage. Nice touch! We both had regular coffees. I would've liked a decaf option, since I'm a bit intolerant to caffeine but I can drink it. The coffee had good flavor. I think maybe having the creamers in disposable individual ramekins is probably just extra work if not for to-go orders but that's whatever. It's a cool place and I can see why it's popular. The food hits and if I lived closer we'd probably frequent this spot. Worth checking out if you haven't been.

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