Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Kimball House

    4.2 (744 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

    Kimball House Photos

    Business Info

    KIMBALL HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    More like Kimball House

    Recommended Reviews - Kimball House

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Judy Z.

    Date night here is always the best. From the ambiance, to the service, and food, nothing ever disappoints. I recommend reservations ahead of time, or if you get in early, try the bar seats. The cocktails here are always great, and if you're not a drinker, they have zero proof mocktails. The wood fire grilled oysters are always a go to. They used to have the blue crab claws as a small plate, but I'm bummed it was off the menu. Our server, Alex, made sure our waters were always filled and made sure everything was up to par. Shout out to Alex!

    Inside, our view from the table.
    Natasha J.

    Our reservation was at 5:00 and they don't open the doors until right at 5:00. We went for our anniversary and at least five of the staff wished us a happy anniversary, that was nice. We started with the Hawaiian roll and it's delicious! warm, fluffy and the sprinkle is salt on top is perfect. I could've eaten three by myself! But we only got one and split it (they're huge). We also had the wood-fired oysters. They're fully cooked and the garlic butter sauce is perfect. We chose non-alcoholic drinks, also good. I had the ricotta ravioli and the sauce was amazing! He had the filet mignon, which was also delicious and cooked perfectly. As a gift, they gave us each a glass of non-alcoholic champagne on the house! We were seated in a corner booth with a great view of the restaurant. The service was fantastic from start to finish.

    Hawaiian role

    Amazing food and great wine list! We had oysters, shrimp cocktail, crudo, pork lettuce wraps and filet minion. All excellent!

    Emma T.

    We went to Kimball House for a birthday celebration and were looking forward to our meal because we had heard so many good things about this place. We started with zero proof cocktails, Hawaiian rolls, some cocktail shrimp and oysters. Those all came out fast and were delicious. Unfortunately, the same can't be said about the rest of our meal. We had a 6 pm reservation and at 8:45, had still not received our entrees. We had been told the kitchen made a mistake at 7:45 and that our meal would right up. We were also told that management would come speak with us. We were not checked on during this long wait until we asked for our check at 8:45. At this point our food appeared, but was not hot and was under seasoned. The fish skin was rubbery and we still had to wait several minutes for a side. The manager comped our entrees for the wait, which we appreciated. But for a restaurant of this caliber, we hoped they'd have been more apologetic and maybe thrown in a complimentary dessert or side. We were impressed by the first half our meal, but after nearly 3 hours, they lost us. It was even more disappointing that it was a birthday celebration and the experience was so bad.

    Hernley J.

    As someone who isn't an oyster novice. This review won't hold much weight, but I can say my dining experience at Kimball House was great and it lives up to the hype. Me and my friend ordered a variety of Oysters with the best one in my opinion being the Glacier Point. They tasted amazing! Although I'm not an oyster novice I am however an expert on Negronis, and The Green Apple Negroni is one of the best I've ever had. It's the perfect combination of bitter and sweet. It truly was amazing. The service at the bar was exceptional! I will definitely be back, and will be sure to explore the menu more. I understand the hype now.

    Oysters
    Jennifer H.

    Everything was amazing. Food was perfect. Drinks were perfect and the service is great. Ambience was great as well.

    Lydia N.

    We stopped by Kimball House late in the evening spontaneously for the bar, and I really enjoyed the experience. We explained we were here for the bar at the host stand, but since we came at a later time and there were open tables they offered to seat us at a table! That was very sweet and thoughtful of them, and I definitely preferred sitting at the table than on the high top chairs at the bar. I ordered 2 drinks because I wanted something on the sweeter side. Our server recommended me a drink, it was very interesting with a green color and little darker drops on top, and had an apple flavor. It was good, but very strong in alcohol flavor for me. I also tried the Afternoon Delight hoping it would be sweeter, and it was also very good but still quite strong for me. I do recommend coming here if you like stronger drink flavors to sip on, it just wasn't a good match for me and my sweet tooth. Both drinks were very decorated very nice, and the Afternoon Delight came with a little flower which was cute. The interior and ambiance was really cool and vibey, and I would recommend giving this spot a visit!

    16 assorted oysters on the half shell
    Andrew R.

    We went here for my wife's birthday and it was incredible. The service is great - attentive and friendly. The food was phenomenal. We did an assortment of 16 oysters which they let out in order so you know which ones you are enjoying. My wife likes but doesn't love oysters and she ate half of them which is saying something about the quality and freshness of the oyster. The beef tartare, Hawaiian rolls, filet mignon and kale Caesar were also excellent. The drinks were incredible. I think the midnight club was the best - think mezcal old fashioned. Incredible experience! We will be back!

    Oysters
    Laiza H.

    Amazing food! Always a great time at Kimball House. The food here is excellent and if you ever wanted to try a different dish (like caviar) this is the place to do so. The quality of the food is excellent. Service is great and the atmosphere is cozy. Second time here and hoping to come back! I do like the filet more than the ribeye. Try the Pommes Macaire (soft potato inside and crispy on the outside). My husband loves the Caviar & Middlins. The grilled oysters were delicious too. We tried so many different foods this day while celebrating our friends birthdays.

    Haley C.

    You can add this to my top list of Atlanta restaurants! Brought my husband for his first birthday dinner and we had the best food and service! Cocktails here are truly unmatched - naturally we started with two that were recommended by our awesome server. We also started off with a few oysters, tuna Crudo, beef tartare, and the AMAZING rolls (drooling) My husband got the duck for his entree and I got the Spinalis steak which just so happened to MELT in my mouth. Ordered it Medium rare and added AuPoivre sauce which made me want to SLAP someone's momma omg... Lastly for dessert, pecan Paris Brest which was so good because it was light but a little sweet Overall, the ingredients are so fresh - most all farm to table. Will dream about Kimball until next time in Decatur...

    Chicken Roulade
    Daelyn T.

    From the service, the drinks, and the amazing food, HIGHLYYYY recommend this place. I loved everything. It's in such a great area and still kind of tucked away. The team works so well together and I really enjoyed my time here. Will be back!

    Kamille H.

    Kimball House is the place to go for raw oysters in Atlanta, period. Will you pay a pretty penny? Yes. Is it worth it? Also, yes. Generally speaking the service is top notch, but we have had two very mediocre experiences. I prefer to sit at the bar. The restaurant is well known for their cocktails so be prepared for that. I highly recommend the crab claws and pork belly wraps. Also love the tartare.

    Steak

    See all

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    5 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    30 days ago

    Service and ambience were fine. Only 1 winner between duck ( The Winner), steak tartare and fish. Parking is a bit tricky.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    This place is great, from drinks to dinner to dessert. The oysters are great too! I highly recommend!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Preston was fantastic and extremely personable but the some of the staff was a little stuffy and very unpleasant... borderline rude

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Andrew R.
    0
    32
    107

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    A wonderful meal and outstanding service!! Courtney was our server and she was perfect!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sean H.
    57
    145
    274

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 3

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 19

    Kimball House Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Kimball House

    What are the vegan options?

    Do they still have happy hour?

    They do not do happy hour oysters since pandemic started.

    Is there a dress code?

    Not at all. Very casual!

    View All 5 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for New American 29,683 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Roaring Social - Tables and stage

    Roaring Social

    4.8(28 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    So was out this way and stopped in because it always been on my list of things to do. I thoroughly…read moreenjoyed it. Stopped in for a drink or two, but stayed a little bit longer for the music and The vibes. I was there on a weekend night, and it was super chill and had a really good performance situation happening on stage. This one is a little bit weird because you have to do certain things to be able to get in. It's not like it's an escape room situation, but at the same time, it's a little active. Not overly active to where you would be taxed when you get there. But you have to go follow some instructions and once you get in it's all gravy! There's a lot of space for table so you can sit in front of the stage or you can sit in the back or the bar is which is also very pristinely kept. Or their ceas behind that. And there's even a bowl of alley somewhere in the cut. It is a really really good spot. The entertainment was on point. They were playing a lot of hits, lot of old school which I appreciate it. Loved it. The drinks were fired. The bartender had a lot of personality and it was super engaging. Just what you want from Superior customer service. I would 101% go back. It was a lot of fun and a really good vibe. We just happened to walk in off of humbug, but I actually might remember reservations next time. Actually sit in the crowd to enjoy the music. Loved it.

    This was my wife and I's first time at Roaring Social. I honestly didn't know what I was going to…read moreexpect upon coming. I knew it was like a speakeasy kind of place, but that's all I knew. Upon arriving, we were asked if we knew the secret passcode. I didn't realize we needed to know a passcode, but the guy gave us some hints, and we eventually got it. We were instructed to go downstairs with a paper slip and "deposit" it into a deposit box downstairs. Upon doing this, we were granted access inside! It was pretty cool honestly! We sat at the bar upon arriving and ordered some drinks. They have a really nice drink menu with different cocktails and all the other liquors. They also have a full food menu too. Some people around us got food, and honestly, it looked really good! Our bartender Joey, was awesome! He was friendly and answered some of our questions about the drinks. He even made us espresso martini shots!! Hats off to Joey! The vibes inside are very prohibition-y. They had live music when we went, and I think they have live music most days during the week too. Roaring Social is located in downtown Decatur, so not too far of a walk from many other shops/bars/restaurants. We ubered, so I am not too familiar with parking, but I think there are parking garages nearby and street parking. I would definitely come back here in the future!

    Photos
    Roaring Social
    Roaring Social
    Roaring Social

    See all

    The SOS Tiki Bar - Funk in the trunk

    The SOS Tiki Bar

    4.0(264 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    This was my first time at SOS in a looooong time. Me and my wife came after dinner, as this wasn't…read moretoo far of a walk from dinner. It was a Friday night, so it was pretty packed when we first got there. We put our names down, and then grabbed a drink at the bar. There was outdoor seating that was available, so we grabbed a seat. We were then notified that our table was ready. It wasn't even 20 minutes, so this was great. The host took us to two seats at the bar. SOS is such a cool island type of vibe. They have so many different tiki cocktails that you can choose from. They are mostly made of rum, but they have a few other ones that are made with different alcohols. Me and my wife both got our own drinks. Hers was a special Valentine's Day themed drink that was on the menu, and mine was one of the tequila/mezcal tiki drinks. Both tasted really good! The presentation was just as good too! You aren't limited to these though, it's a full bar, so you can get whatever you want. They also have a few food options, but very limited. Our bartender, Heather, was super nice as well. My wife had asked (when I went to the restroom) if they did anything for birthdays, since my birthday was a few days prior. She did this cool fire presentation and gave us two little slushie shots. Awesome bartender for sure! SOS is a great place to go for some really fun drinks. It's good for groups, but keep in mind that they do get quite busy on the weekends! I'll definitely be back.

    Was in Decatur and had Dinner down the street so decided to end the night at SOS!…read more I'll start by saying this is such a solid tiki bar. All the drinks were very fun and taste great and range from smooth to STRONG. The attention to detail put into crafting the drinks is very admirable. I can guarantee your drink will look exactly like how it's depicted on the menu. If only I could remember the names of all the drinks I tried....oh well. What I do remember is that they set the Mai Tai's on fire so that's pretty cool. Service was also great. S/O Charlie! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. You're welcome!

    Photos
    The SOS Tiki Bar - You could play the best game of "I Spy" ever!

    You could play the best game of "I Spy" ever!

    The SOS Tiki Bar - Fool's Gold

    Fool's Gold

    The SOS Tiki Bar - Rum tasting

    See all

    Rum tasting

    Moonlight - Flyby cocktail

    Moonlight

    3.8(67 reviews)
    4.1 miOld Fourth Ward
    $$$

    Moonlight has been one of Atlanta's tougher to get rooftop bars since its opening. Booked up nearly…read moreall the time and for some good reasons. There probably isn't a bar in the city that offers as breathtaking of a view as does Moonlight. The panorama of all three of Atlanta's skyscraper centers is clearly visible, along with the historical architecture of Ponce City Market. The crowd is mix of tourists and locals in their 20s and 30s. The cocktails are solid. Food is decent, nothing to rave about, but again, hopefully nobody is here for the food. The lobster roll was very bread heavy and the useless dab of caviar was just a wasteful decoration. Yet, the atmosphere of the place, situated in the beautiful Forth hotel makes Moonlight an incredible spot for drinks.

    A genuinely terrible experience, from start to finish. Firstly, we were guests at the hotel looking…read morefor dining options around 8pm. Having dined at Elektra already this weekend, we wanted to try something different. Hostess started with some type of unposted dress coded nonsense because my son was in a hoodie (which he agreed to remove) before we were granted access. Arrive inside and it's standing room only at the bar - all seating areas are clearly designed for large groups and they're all occupied, as were the handful of actual seats at the bar. Proceed to order numerous dishes from the menu to-go. Bar tenders, in fairness, were very pleasant btw. Nowhere to wait except standing there like idiots until bartender says we can sit in a reserved section for a bit. Nasty waitress comes by soon after to usher us away, despite conflicting instructions from the bar. Anyway, insult to injury when it appears I've been charged a service charge and a gratuity charge and the dishes were small and mostly not great. The wings were ok, but the grilled cheese was gross, the flatbread was minuscule, the cheese plate was meh. Overall, between the mostly rude to indifferent staff attitude, lack of seating, and poor quality of food this place deserves a pass. ,

    Photos
    Moonlight - Lobster Roll

    Lobster Roll

    Moonlight - View at night

    View at night

    Moonlight - Roof top view at night. The city is beautiful

    See all

    Roof top view at night. The city is beautiful

    Voss

    Voss

    4.1(13 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I know I'm a little late with this review--it's been about a week--but I had to share my…read moreexperience. We visited Voss Lounge on Wednesday, April 1, excited for happy hour after seeing their Instagram flyer advertising $5 drinks, small apps, and hookah. Well...that's not exactly what we got. Once we arrived, we were told those $5 specials were actually for Tuesdays--not Wednesdays--and that detail was not clear on Instagram. I was told it was listed on their website, but let's be real...this is 2026--people are checking IG and TikTok, not websites. If you're promoting on social media, it needs to be accurate. We got there around 4:15 PM (happy hour starts at 4), and the place was empty--music wasn't even on yet. My party of four was seated right away, and we ordered drinks, food, and hookah. The lounge itself was beautiful--decked out in red and black with a really nice vibe. I had lemon drops and wings--both were actually really good. No complaints on the food or drink at all. But just know, the wings were not $5 since that special didn't apply that day. Now...the hookah experience? A complete mess. The hookah wasn't $5 either--it was $25 if I recall correctly. The hookah attendant recommended a flavor that was honestly not good at all. When we told her we didn't like it and asked to switch flavors (which we were willing to pay for), she tried to make us purchase a refill instead of simply fixing the issue. We asked to speak to a manager. She went to the back and spoke with someone who I later found out was the owner--but he never came out to address us. That alone didn't sit right with me. Instead, she came back, grabbed the hookah, and walked off. No explanation, no replacement--nothing. It felt like, "We won't charge you, but you're also not getting another one." That whole situation completely turned us off. Now I will give credit where it's due--our waitress was an absolute sweetheart. Friendly, attentive, and she did her best to take care of us. But overall, between the misleading Instagram promotion, the poor hookah experience, and the lack of management presence...this just wasn't it for me. Giving Voss 2/5 for good food, a beautiful space, and a great waitress Everything else? Needs work. Unfortunately, I won't be back!

    I went here for a friend's birthday and we did have a good time. The restaurant was decorated…read moreinside for the holiday which made it an added touch. We arrived during the happy hour special. When at the bar, I was charged something different than at the table for the same drink during happy hour. But whatever. Additionally, I ordered lemon pepper wings. Those wings were so small, we were convinced it didn't come from a chicken lol. And the lemon pepper was just salt, I ended up taking lemon from my drink to squeeze it on the chicken. Also, our food did not come out at the same time. One person got her meal and finished before anyone else did. The waitress was cool and we thought she was going to get everything but at the end the billing was a disaster and took quite some time to get resolved. Lastly, parking was free and easy to find! But overall, we still enjoyed ourselves. I might would go back, if I just sat at the bar or didn't have a big table.

    Photos
    Voss - Birthday decor

    Birthday decor

    Voss - Red Snapper

    Red Snapper

    Voss - Menu

    See all

    Menu

    Fawn - Homemade Bischoff cookie

    Fawn

    4.3(13 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Service was spot on with the amount of attention to the details provided. Drinks were well balanced…read moreand yeah I'll be back for that. Thoroughly enjoyed the fried grouper cheeks, charred oysters, and salmon belly bacon were excellent. I also enjoyed my melon salad. Hubby's squid ink bucatini was a little on the salty side, but had good flavors. The atmosphere is bar like, but totally elevated

    I like this place! This is going to be my new 3rd spot. I just want to sit in here everyday after…read morework. So cute. Pretty bathroom. Cute drinks that are strong. The items I ordered were so good. The fried grouper and the charred oysters, good. I forgot the drink but it was really good and strong. Black cherries? Say no more. I love black cherries especially when soaked in bourbon. The only miss for me was the in-house made ice cream and cookie, hated it. Texture was really hard like it wouldn't melt in the sun... and it was tasteless. This is a intimate-ish place. Seemed to get darker in there as time passed. The dimmed the lights for sure as I was sitting there. It was all couples in there. Not first date couples, long time relationship regulars. I need to be a regular so the bartender can hook me up. He was giving regulars drinks to try according to their taste, free. Very nice, in the neighborhood vibe. I always forget about this area. So glad I found/tried this place. This entire strip has like 4 places I can't wait to try. Kind of reminds me of the Inman Park restaurant strip. Highly recommend.

    Photos
    Fawn - Kitchen

    Kitchen

    Fawn - POMMES MACLAIRE

    POMMES MACLAIRE

    Fawn - Entryway - stunning decor

    See all

    Entryway - stunning decor

    Kimball House - newamerican - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...