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Octopus Bar

3.7 (210 reviews)
ModerateNew American
Closed • 10:30 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Hipster
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Lobster roll
Marcus W.

One of my old late night go to's. Still consistently great. The lobster roll remains top notch although the price has gone up a bit from when I first started getting it over 10 years ago. Always a treat. This time I also had the fried eggplant with garlic and peppers. Really tasty. I always try to get there when they 1st open so the service is always attentive. The vibes are what I expect from a city that's vibrant and growing. Good to still have my off the beaten path, if you know you know, spots.

Oysters
Dylan J.

Super fun and tasty. The concept itself was a selling point! A restaurant closes and reopens as a secret restaurant at 10PM. Who doesn't want to try that? It makes you feel like a spy. The service was quick and thoughtful. The menu was enticing delicious. The oysters were probably my favorite standout because I wasn't expecting to like them. I am a stickler for crackers hot sauce horse radish and cocktail sauce. They don't have any of that. At first it's a bit daunting to eat a raw oyster with lemon, but these were actually some of the best oysters I've ever had. Top notch on quality and taste across the board. If you get a chance definitely come here. Great late night eats, and even better company will find you here.

Kourtney L.

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow! Everything was bussin. If you are from Atlanta you know what that means if not that means it was outstanding. Everything I ate was amazing. Somethings we ordered twice. Me and my homegirl had a blast with Austin the bartender, he made specialty craft cocktails just for us. Shouts out to the chef and Austin. Will be back!!

Ramen $12
Tanya H.

DO NOT. I repeat, DO NOT get the ramen! Omg it was so awful! It was like the chefs back there were experimenting with ramen for the first time. Everyone knows that good ramen is in the quality of the broth. Y'all, I swear all they used was some basic soy sauce and water based "broth". I was so disappointed but hungry so I ate it anyways. The bamboo shoots were also mysteriously super spicy. It made me question if the bamboo shoots were reused from another dish. They still get three stars solely for their lobster roll alone bc it's freaking delicious. If I can get my hands on that recipe, I would never come back here again. Also, smoking is allowed in this establishment so if you're asthmatic or very sensitive to smoke, you may need to bring your inhaler.

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Dynin D.

Let me just say another hidden "gem". This place was the perfect late night spot for unique bites.Please don't think this place is a five star restaurant. I would say the customer service was definitely five star, as staff and customers were friendly and made you feel welcome. So I had tried a variety of dishes . First I had the oysters. Yes! Oysters on a half shell. Oysters were locally caught right here in Georgia! Second dish was the miso soup, not the greatest but not the worse I've had better. The salt&pepper shrimp was pretty tasty, includes jalapeños. Heads on shrimp so be aware lol! My favorite dish was the fried eggplant with chili pepper sauce. The right amount of crisp and heat, delicious!

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Mitchellie V.

This venue opens up later than all traditional restaurants. 10:30p - 2a. When U walk in, U'll notice the all the fans R on & it's almost like a backyard covered dining concept. They have a bar further into the dining area & the lighting is very intimate; two small tea light candles. It's not white table cloth dining but the Salt&Pepper Shrimp is IT. They fry the entire shrimp & I didn't eat shrimp w/ skin, but I did this entree. It was fried and battered lightly that it was crispy enough to enjoy w/o pealing. They lay it in a bed of fresh chili pprs, grilled onions & jalapeños, I took them off w/ the exception of the onions. Had to order a bowl of rice & it became the best late night snack ever. They have fresh oysters @ $3.00/ea. I had a dozen & they were small in size but tasty. Only thing is that the other bar that's connected may allow their guests to smoke so U can smell it while U eat. So, all in all- I do recommend this spot for late night hunger pangs for fried Salt&PPr Shrimp. U may be wondering Y I gave it only 3*, the server wasn't that pleasant & I the wait for her return seemed like eternity...but the food to me was worth the wait;-)

Beef tartare
Kevin D.

Good late night spot with creative food. Dishes were delicious, cocktail was so-so. Be prepared to wait a bit before you're served

The Octopus Bar.
Daniel B.

I checked out Octopus Bar late Saturday night/early Sunday morning (http://www.yelp.com/events/atlanta-uye-late-night-the-octopus-bar). Octopus Bar opened Fall 2011 inside So Ba Vietnamese Restaurant in East Atlanta Village. It's a small restaurant/bar that offers an eclectic seasonal menu of farm-fresh foods at relatively affordable prices. The menu is a collaboration between So Ba's chef Nhan Le and ex-Miller Union chef Angus Brown. Octopus Bar is open late night only, beginning nightly at 10pm and closing around 3-3:30am. Not really my ideal dinner time, but it's definitely nice to have a late night option like this. Where else are you going to find oysters, caviar, sea urchin, and lobster rolls after midnight in Atlanta? When you walk into So Ba, make a left to get to Octopus Bar. The first thing you'll notice is it's dark, very dark. And loud, from both the music blaring over the speakers and the patrons trying to talk over one another. The restaurant fits the mold of the neighborhood (EAV): alternative style, grungy, and hipster-ish. Creative, original, and colorful art covers almost every wall, most notably the one behind the bar: it's an intimidating painting of a giant reddish-purple octopus. The place was packed during our visit. The atmosphere was lively and casual. The space isn't terribly big. There are approximately a dozen or so tables of varying sizes. I'd guess tables + bar space could comfortably accommodate 50 people max. Maybe less. There are a couple candle-lit tables outside too. The number of people coupled with the open windows and humid weather didn't create the most ideal dining conditions. I don't know if the building has air conditioning, but quite frankly, it got hot and stuffy inside. The rickety and wobbly ceiling fans didn't help much. As previously noted, it was dark -- so dark that some of my tablemates had to use the flashlight apps on their phones to even read the menu and see their food. I definitely had to step into a more well-lighted area to read the menu. Suffice it to say, I wasn't crazy about the eating environment. It's certainly unique, though. The small menu is a mixture of Asian and American foods and changes periodically. This past weekend's menu had 16 different items, most priced at $10 or less, a good value considering the offerings. Some examples: Shigoku, Beausoleil and Bras D'Or oysters - $2.50 each Bras D'Or sea urchin with quail egg and ponzu sauce - $10 Farro, peaches, squash, basil, and mint - $7 Hamachi kama (Japanese yellowtail collar) - $10 Bo la lot - Vietnamese grape leaf rolls with beef - $7 Salt and pepper shrimp with chili, sweet onion, and jalapeno - $9 The lobster roll ($14) seemed pretty popular. The more expensive items looked the most appealing, though -- pasta with sea urchin ($16), 8-oz ribeye with roasted okra, ham, sweet corn, green tomatoes, and shallots ($25), and daeji bulgogi (spicy Korean pork) with kimchi and pickled radishes ($24). Despite a busy night and our large group, service was very good. Friendly too. Octopus Bar doesn't have a parking lot, so street parking on Gresham and surrounding neighborhood streets is your only option.

Alex W.

Tim and Austin were totally great bartenders from the get-go. Friendly, inviting and stylish, this bar boats not only masterful mixologists, but stunning graffiti end unbeatable ambience. The crispy pork ears were fireworks in my mouth, cracking with a splash of rich fat. Their fried zucchini is to die for, slightly sweet with the sting of pepper and chili. I only experienced two gorgeous dishes, and the rare Last Word cocktail, but I'm hungry for what comes next.

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If you like salt that tastes like food this is your place , came out quick though , super salty every dish expensive too

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My favorite late night spot. The food is excellent! Doesn't open until 10:30 so I usually grab some pho next door first.

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4.3(185 reviews)
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We came in with a large group of 10, and every single person absolutely loved their drinks and…read moreentrées. The service was fantastic from start to finish, and the seasonal menu was perfectly curated. We started with the fry bread and the olives and focaccia. Both were amazing, but the pepperoni butter that came with the fry bread was everyone's favorite. For my main, I ordered the lamb pappardelle, which was delicious. The pasta was fresh and the ragu was so flavorful. I also got to try the scallop ravioli and the potato parfait that came with the strip steak--all of it was beautifully presented and incredibly tasty. As we were leaving, we noticed they were setting up a DJ booth for some live music. It looks like a really fun spot, and we can't wait to go back!

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4.2(314 reviews)
1.7 mi•Old Fourth Ward
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4.1(155 reviews)
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I'm going into withdrawal writing this review. Huskey's isn't cheap ($13 - $21) but it's real food…read moreand worth it! The husband and wife team catered before launching in 2020. Open Wednesday - Sunday. We welcomed the calm, family-friendly vibe and free parking. Even with the rain, we were dry and toasty. Other than breathing fresh air, you wouldn't know you're outside. Seat yourself and scan a QR code with your phone to order and prepay. Being old school I think you get better tips by greeting the table and giving recommendations. But there was only one server, she was friendly and hustling. I love the grown up music - neo soul and pop (Selena, Ed Sheeran), with enough volume to hear each other, clean restrooms and comfy seating. Food came out quick, hot and fresh. The amiable owner greeted us after to inquire about our meals. We had a party of 7 (4 adults, 2 teens, 1 kid). I loved my pancake breakfast! The filling, not too sweet hot cakes were promptly drenched in warmed Mrs. Butterworths. Applewood smoked bacon? Blissful. Scrambled eggs with cheese? Dreamy. I devoured it all and left full and content. My Dad said the Blueberry Pancakes were the best breakfast he ever had! Ms. Chicken and Waffles thought the poultry was a bit salty yet "well-seasoned with the perfect crunch." Waffle? Delicious. On a scale of 1-5, Mr. Cream Cheese French Toast and Grits Bowl ranked it 10! "Grits were magical, better than Milk and Honey." Teen's Simple Breakfast (potatoes, eggs and bacon) and French Toast "blew IHOP out of the water!" Preteen ranked his Simple Breakfast and side of French Toast "5 quintillion!" The bacon was a bit tough but the bread blew him away! Kiddo - ranked her kids breakfast (large fruit-topped pancake with eggs and bacon) 6 out of 5! Would we return and recommend? A resounding yes! This quaint, low-key family owned business with amazing food gets our vote every time.

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