Really enjoyed myself at this restaurant. The food was good and the vibe was better. We had Nila as our server and she was very attentive and personable. Chef did a wonderful job on all of our food! read more

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Pandora on the Square is a beautiful, high-class restaurant right in the heart of McDonough Square. Housed in a historic building that's been perfectly renovated, the space features a refined, high-end design you'd normally expect to find in Buckhead or Midtown Atlanta -- a very pleasant surprise. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and genuinely accommodating throughout the visit. I ordered the lamb chops, and they were tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. Overall, this restaurant feels like a standout addition to the area and is clearly one of the centerpieces of McDonough Square's renaissance. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Ambiance of Pandora is quite literally perfection. The decor and entire set up almost felt like something out of a small town, mid to upscale restaurant in a movie or tv series. The white brick, wall paper, wooden beams and wine display wall are all so picture perfect. I had the halibut which came on a bed of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The halibut itself was tasty. Not too seasoned, just right. A smaller than average sized portion, I would say between 4-6 ounces. Cut like a filet. The mashed potatoes were less than exceptional. Pretty bland to be honest. Asparagus were wilted and tasted like a smoked char, I wouldn't be mad if they had been replaced with another green. Being 4 months old (at the time of my visit), it's obvious that the kinks are still being identified but it's even more apparent that the issues are not being addressed. Even attempting to confirm the reservation a few days before hand sort of foreshadowed the run of the show. There was a game of phone tag to confirm, so I was told to confirm via the online reservation and even though I did the phone tag continued but I paid it no mind. On the day of the reservation, the reservation was for 6pm and at 620 we were still not seated and told that prior parties were still in progress. Once seated, the arrangement was ill fitted as one guest in my party didn't have table space yet the staff urged that it would be fine for dining. It was not, so we requested reconfiguration of the space which was met with more "can't" than "cans". We were seated reasonably at abt 630 and ordered by 645 we didn't receive our entrees until 8pm but we did notice other smaller parties who had been seated after us received their orders. There was no explanation of why nor compensation offered for the inconveniences of the evening. I think that was the most disappointing part, we just had to grit and bear it. Price transparency could be better. Market price is usually unlisted which I'm accustomed to, but we made adjusts to the alcohol in some of their signature drinks and were in dismay at the premium charged for those drinks. Almost $30 for a champagne flute of French 75 with tequila, I was floored. Needless to say, for a party of 6, our bill was over $550 and it could only be split between 2 payments. That was truly a hassle to sort out as the restaurant auto charges 18% gratuity on parties they deem as large (only an assumption as it was not listed on the menu or reservation). I wish this business well, but I can't say I would be open to going back anytime soon. The service level and hospitality needs an overhaul. I didn't feel that the service or cuisine matched the price. read more

Pandora On The Square - Halibut, mash potatoes, asparagus - Southern Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

I hate to put bad reviews but ooh boy... We came to Pandora on the Square for Mother's Day with an 8:15 PM reservation and arrived on time, but we weren't seated until around 9:00 PM. After being seated, our food didn't arrive until close to 10:00 PM, and during that time there was little to no communication or updates from staff about the kitchen delays or the status of our order. Ambiance thought it'd be upscale, dimmer, intimate dinner vibes but it wasn't it was so loud with music and convos couldn't hear our table talk. To be fair, not everything was bad. The appetizers were a strong start--especially the cornbread muffins, which were excellent. The smoked Old Fashioned was also the standout drink of the night. Unfortunately, the entrées and overall execution fell far below expectations, especially for a $400+ dinner. The pork chop was dry, the fish lacked flavor, several plates arrived cold (including the vegetables), and the filet mignon we ordered for our mom had an off smell to the point we had to call the waiter and send it back. The Espresso Martini, Hibiscus Vale, and Gullah Island cocktails were also disappointing and tasted weak in both flavor and alcohol presence. To management's credit, they did offer to remake the food and took 15% off the bill. We appreciated the effort, but by that point--after the long delays, lack of communication, and multiple food issues--we were honestly ready to leave. Mother's Day should have felt special. Instead, it felt frustrating and disappointing. I hope management works on kitchen consistency, communication, and timing moving forward. read more

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Our group had a birthday brunch and stayed until dinner. We ALL enjoyed our food. Sister and I shared lamb shank. SO GOOD! That flounder??? Damn, a perfect crust in the fish. Caesar salad, fried green tomatoes, Lamb chops and veggie bowl was fantastic too! Great portion sizes, you could share. This is a great date spot. It's clean, romantic, and the service was great. Thank you Nyla! Try this place! read more

Pandora On The Square - Flounder - yummy! - Southern Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

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Splendid dining experience! I met a friend here for lunch, and we truly enjoyed ourselves from start to finish. Amanda delivered top-tier service--warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. The upscale décor immediately sets the tone, and the food was on point. I ordered the Gullah bacon burger paired with truffle fries, which were perfectly seasoned and satisfying. My friend went with the Pandora wings and truffle fries and was equally pleased. Amanda also took the time to share details about an upcoming live music performance, which was a nice touch. Street parking right in front of the restaurant was easy to find and very affordable at just $1 per hour via the meter. I'll definitely be back--both for another great meal and to check out the live music. read more

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McDonough Squares newest restaurant and only fine dining experience. Food outstanding, sophisticated decor and most importantly top notch service. I have been living in McDonough for over 15 years and this was a much needed restaurant. No one wants to drive all the way into the city to experience fine dining, I want to be able to support my local community and local business owners. We started with appetizers, the fried oysters were my favorite. Served piping hot. My only complaint is there wasn't enough of them. For our main dishes we ordered Lamb chops which was served whipped sweet potatoes and asparagus and redfish. Both were delicious and served piping hot. We ordered dessert as well but it isnt pictured as it was to go. This is fine dining and be prepared to spend, but it was worth every dollar. I highly recommend this restaurant and will return. They have indoor and outdoor seating and a full service bar. There is parking in the square. This restaurant will be Perfect for a date night or a special occasion or even for a regular night out on the town. read more

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TLDR: Great upscale restaurant option for meat eaters, vegetarians will most likely be disappointed. Went with a friend on a Thursday evening. I made a reservation via OpenTable and the day of the reservation, someone from the restaurant called me to confirm I was still coming. That was a nice touch. We were promptly greeted upon entrance. However, finding our reservation seemed to be a challenge. Nonetheless, eventually we were seated. Our server Amanda was excellent! The music was not great though, sounded like techno music all evening. I was hoping more for jazz or something. I used the women's restroom; it was spotless and pretty. Cocktails: My friend ordered a Peach & Flame cocktail. Unfortunately, when it was delivered to the table, it did not have a charred peach, instead it had a huge sprig of rosemary. The server made no mention of it. I asked whether there was supposed to be a peach and was then informed that they are out. My friend should have been notified of that because the torched peach is a major part of it. Overall, she liked the drink but hated the rosemary. - B+ I ordered the Geechie Punch with a replacement for the almond liqueur. It was tasty but not strong at all. - B- Appetizers: My friend ordered the Prawns & Cornbread, she loved it. - A I ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes with no bacon. They were cooked well but under seasoned. The creamed corn was delicious though. - B Entrees: My friend ordered the Shrimp & Grits. She mentioned that the gravy was superb and she truly enjoyed the dish. - A I ordered the Truffle Mushroom Campanelli. It was under seasoned and had the tiniest fewest slithers of mushrooms and spinach, it was comical. - C+ Dessert: I ordered the Salted Caramel Creme Brulé. It was tiny yet scrumptious. - A Overall, this place is worth the experience, and I will always try to support a Black owned business. However, as a vegetarian, I more than likely will not return. read more

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This is a nice restaurant to come to and relax ans they have music playing in background. The food is very good and everything is seasoned well. Upon arriving everyone has been nice greeting us and our waitress was kind and helpful with any questions we had about the menu. read more

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The food was fresh, hot, and seasoned to perfection. Being from the Lowcountry, I know firsthand how good food is supposed to taste, and Pandora on the Square definitely delivered. Colin was very friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and you can feel the great vibes as soon as you walk in. I am very pleased with my experience and will definitely be going back ASAP! read more

Dinner at Pandora on the Square was an absolute treat. What a beautiful spot. Well done! Chef JR is doing Atlanta proud down in McDonough. I had the grouper special and they gave me the thickest, juiciest hunk of fish I've ever seen. It was like the king of the sea. We kicked things off with prawns and scallops because we had to do all the things pescatarian, obviously. Add this to your list before someone gatekeeps it. read more

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Took my Big Sis here for birthday and the Brunch was delicious. I wish that they would have had more Protein options other than back go the side dishes. I tried the Pandora Wings with The Bourbon Vanilla French Toast. The Wings were crispy and I loved the Gullah Sauce that it was tossed with. My sister had the Bourbon Vanilla French Toast with a side of Candied Bacon and she loved it. The drinks were strong and on point. We met one of the Owners she gave us a tour of their upstairs Private Dining space and she was an absolute delight. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying dinner very soon!!! read more

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My friends and I had our annual Holiday dinner at Pandora On The Square. From the time our feet crossed the threshold our experience was exceptional. The holiday decor was absolutely stunning. The service was impeccable and the food was top notch! The only downside is if you are a soda drinker, be mindful of receiving refills as it will cost you. Other than that this place will make you feel like royalty! read more

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Pandora is a great asset to the McDonough Square. The restaurant definitely brings a sense of elegance and exclusivity which to me makes the experience better. The lambs chops were *chefs kiss* delicious. Our server was so sweet and professional. The chef actually came to our table to make sure we were enjoying our experience. I did notice that the staff made efforts to ensure everyone was comfortable, the space was clean and the overall service experience was great. I'm excited to see what's to come with this restaurant and can't wait to visit again. If you are ever in the area and want to try something different for date night or just for dinner here's your place. read more

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What a nice restaurant! The music, muted tones, the lighting creates a very relaxing atmosphere. The food was excellent. EVERYTHING we ordered tasted so good!! The tall man, greeter at the door, was very friendly and open as I watched him from my table. He was very nice to us when we walked in as well. We did sit for approximately 12 mins before Chef Carlos(I believe that's the name. It was his bday this night) saw us and asked if we had been helped. We said no. He took our appetizers order. He was very gracious and found a server for us. She introduced herself but then she never came back. Another gentleman saw this and he wasn't happy. He took our order and got a new server. Her name was Alex. She was attentive and polite. There was a singer as well! Such a nice vibe! The appetizer, Pandora wings, was excellent however we we were not charged for it. To be fair it was very busy. So, I guess we kinda got lost in the shuffle. HOWEVER, I will say they did everything to make everything right. They were attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The bathroom was beautiful. Very clean and stocked. I am definitely coming back. My cousin said she'll come back with her date. It's a Great spot. read more

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Love the atmosphere, the service and the food. This was a great find for us seeking a fine dining experience. we will be regulars!

The Bad: Disappointed...several items on menu not available at our 6pm reservation. No vegetarian option! Chef prepared a pasta and veggies dish for us as a substitute for the truffle pasta ($28) which was not available. It was very good, but not for the $45 charge which was not mentioned prior! We had suggested the dish should be added as an option before seeing the charge...$45 for pasta and veggies is a BIG NO!!! No fuss, no complaint. Paid the bill and will not return! The Good: Our server was very apologetic and provided good service. read more

For starters, it looks and showed before we arrived that they were closed til 5pm so I called and let the staff know and was completely slighted. So upon arrival the ambience and the aesthetics were 10/10 I can honestly say a great amount of detail but that's where the good stuff ends... so we placed our order all together I had French toast and added chicken, one of my friends had a veggie plate and grits and the other had grits and chicken and waffles, 30 minutes after placing that sed order the veggie plate comes out and that's fine but the time between it coming out and my French toast coming out was far in between around 30-45 minutes later and my Chicken wasn't brought out so I waited another 20 minutes til it came and it was supposed to be a chicken breast or wings instead.... And I was befuddled when it did arrive it was a burnt leg quarter.... And it was small to say the least and it's $8-11 for that sad piece of chicken .. so the grits finally come out after that nothing to spectacular there either... so almost 2 hours from when we came in the chicken and waffles finally come out at that point we were already leaving and my friend told the waiter to take it back it's ok she didn't want it but they insisted on her taking it free of charge.... When it came out it was cut in half and still looked raw and she also was given a leg quarter.... I really had high hopes for this place but as I checked their social media and other reviews they care more for appearance than quality and that's one way to lose anyone as a customer.. I hope they get it together because that's a prime area but it can be grand opening grand closing... the fact that it's two chefs name on that door was disheartening knowing that's what they would consider edible..... 1/10 read more

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My first time visiting this establishment. I placed a to go order via phone and was told it would be ready in 15-20 minutes. I arrived about 25 minutes after placing the order.i had to wait another 30 minutes once arriving. Was told there was a large corporate party upstairs and they were pushing that order out. A little over an hour for an order of shrimp and grits read more

Very nice restaurant! The food was delicious but our server kind of forgot about us. The waiter assistant saved the day and turned our experience around! Disclaimer on the Lobster Pasta: be aware before you order that you have to work for this one! The shrimp still has the tail, the lobster is still attached to the shell, the mussels are attached to the shell & you have to crack all the crab legs (not ideal for a fancy date nite). We'll definitely become regulars so we can try everything else on the menu! Sorry, I forgot to take a pic of the drink menu but their wine is about $12 a glass and cocktails are about $15-17 read more

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Everything from the welcome at the door to the appetizers to the bar to the food to the customer service was excellent!

Amazing ambience. Nice music. Server was very attentive. We had lobster omelette (they were out of blue crab) and steak and hash meal. Food was very good. Want to try the collard green spring rolls but they were out of those. Nice experience. read more

Pandora On The Square - Lobster omelet. - Southern Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

We were stuck between 2-3 stars for this experience, but the friendly atmosphere is what pushed it to 3. When arriving to the restaurant we were greeted with friendly and welcoming hospitality. They went out of their way to make sure my family and I were comfortable, especially with our babies car seat. The server we had was new and did not know the menu very well, but had their little notepad to keep notes in. By our 8pm reservation, many of the items on the menu were sold out and/or had substitutions to the dish, which was a little disappointing. Our drinks were very good, so shoutout to the bartender! The mussels starter was bland, the white wine sauce that they came in was flavorful, but the minute you took the mussel out of it, there was no flavor. It came with two pieces of bread, it could use more pieces to be able to enjoy the sauce. My husband ordered a peach and spinach salad with ribeye meat on top. The server informed us that they were out of spinach and it would be mixed greens, when the plate arrived it had pears and no peaches. The pears were undercooked and still had the core and seeds attached to it, there was too much dressing on the salad that weighed it down and truly sat at the bottom of the plate. It may be better to toss the onion dressing in the salad instead of pouring and using less dressing so that the flavors are evenly distributed with each bite, oh and inform the customers the change in fruits etc. The salad did not come with the ribeye on top, instead the server fired a full ribeye meal ($75 each!) and brought that instead. We felt bad for the server so we did eat two ribeye meals, although that is not what we ordered. The menu should list the oz for the ribeye as they are fairly large, however not the best cut of meat. The collard greens and the sweet potato hash with the sauce that it comes with, clash and do not really taste well together. The couple next to us ordered the peach cobbler for dessert and were very disappointed with the flavor, presentation, and felt the description did not adequately depict what they were getting, they also forgot the vanilla ice cream on the side. That detoured us from ordering any dessert. Overall, the restaurant is nice and I understand the need for a "fine dining" restaurant in the neighborhood, but the prices are extremely high and the quality of the meals does not match. We've gone to fine dining restaurants in Atlanta with better food and paid less. Their menu and execution of the food needs work to match their $40-$75 per plate pricing. We will not be returning or recommending, it's a shame because their staff is SUPER friendly. read more

The Ambiance of this establishment is very well put together. Nice quaint atmosphere with exceptional service. My dish was very tasty. Salad with salmon. My only problem was that it should have been served on a plate and not a saucer. Overall not bad. read more

Pandora On The Square - Salad with salmon - Southern Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

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Absolutely 10 out of 10. From the minute we walked in we were greeted with amazing hospitality. Then seated by a lovely classy young lady. The music wasn't too loud and it wasn't inappropriate. The place was gorgeous , even the restrooms were beautiful. Amanda, our waitress was a joy. She was very pleasant. Every employee was dressed and groomed. The food was amazing. My two thoughts would be the price for Valet is more expensive than Lenox. $20 is over the top. $10 would be preferred. The seafood pasta was a hit. Except for the fact that I spent $55 for a beautiful dish, but I had to crack my own crab legs. That was disappointing. I would have preferred it replaced with more of something else. The lamb chops were amazing as well. Will we be back ABSOLUTELY! I can't wait to show it off with family and friends from out of town. Wish we went during Christmas when it was all dressed up. The Christmas decor was show stopping EXCELLENCE! Thank you for being here. Tired of going to the city. read more

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Well done y'all... well done! Carlos built an experience... and Maury sherpa'd us thru a great evening ... just a few miles from home. Appreciated the "hospitality" ... ... will be back! (P.S. Chef Carlos's steak sauce ... *chef's kiss ... from an "S&P for me" steak guy!) Thank you for a great experience! ... lookin' forward to the "next"! read more

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. We were a party of three with a 5:15 PM reservation (their opening time). Despite a small menu, several items were unavailable. After being told the first two items we tried to order were not available, I had to ask what else was missing from the menu, which should have been communicated upfront. Service was extremely slow. It took 20-25 minutes to receive our first drinks. We ordered fries as an appetizer, but they never arrived because our entrées started coming out first, so we canceled them. My biggest issue was with my drink--a smoked Manhattan priced at $22 plus a $5 smoking fee. When I noticed the drink was contaminated and pointed it out, the server cupped the rim of my glass twice with his bare hands. There was no apology. I went to the bar to request a remake. The first drink took 20-25 minutes, but the replacement came out in about 2 minutes, making me question whether it was actually remade. The $5 smoking fee was not removed, making this a $27 cocktail, which is excessive for McDonough, GA. As for the food: the salad was good, the shrimp and grits were okay, but the pasta was terrible--completely lacking salt or seasoning. I asked to add protein and was told shrimp was the only option (no chicken) for an additional $10. The manager did come over and offered a 15% discount, which we appreciated, but she never followed up on the drink-handling issue. We were also given conflicting explanations--understaffed vs. a computer glitch. I want to support Black-owned businesses, but quality and service matter. Given the poor service, inconsistency, and lack of accountability, this is not a restaurant I would recommend. read more

Food was fresh and taste great. Cooked to perfection. Service was 5 star . The drinks was great also. Nice environment. Very sexy.

This is a beautiful restaurant. Brussel sprouts were great! I ordered the lamb chops--perfectly cooked and seasoned marvelously. My son got the chicken and waffles, he liked them but they were not the best he has ever had. My husband had the shrimp & grits, said the shrimp were delicious and perfectly cooked. Cocktails were all on point. read more

Our second time here and I am very disappointed. Our server was very nice, but overall not server material and definitely not trained properly. The drinks are good, but it took over 30 minutes to make them. The food is okay but not consistent. Definitely not worth paying over $300 for three people. I was very excited to have a "high-end" restaurant in McDonough but unfortunately, the only thing making it high-end is the atmosphere and price not the food or service. Please do better, this place definitely has potential! read more

I had an early Valentine dinner with my wife. I must say the experience was not as expected. First of all, a restaurant in the south that doesn't have sweet tea is different. Also, served water with no ice in it. My wife's filet was not tender. I noticed she was sawing rather than cutting the filet. Meal selection was extremely limited. Asked three times if it was our first time there, yes it was and will be our last. read more

Went there for lunch today and the food was just okay (a 4.5 out of 10). We ordered the fried green tomatoes and a chicken sandwich and they were out of both menu items. We both ordered a shrimp po'boy which had only about 5 to 6 tasteless shrimps in it, a sprinkle of slaw, mostly bread and it came with a small amount of low quality French fries. Got to do better. I intentionally try to support new businesses but I will not be returning. read more

My wife and I died at Pandoras Sunday evening. The food was great but the service was poor. They waiter did not even ask if we wanted refills on our drinks. I had shell seafood pasta. They provided no plates for cracked shells food so I had to leave it on the table. The waiter came back once to give us or bill. Very poor service. read more

Walked in Immediately I lLiked the Atmosphere, Grown Folks Mature Crowd. We were welcomed with a smile. Food was great the presentation was great as well. I would Recommend going to this black Owned Restaurant...Top Tier.. read more

Menu pretty limited. Need more appetizers on the menu. I loved the lamb chops but did not like the shrimp with grits. Mashed potatoes were good but they only give you one scoop. read more

amazing food, great ambiance, amazing customer service, honestly you have to just go & experience it your self. the lamb chops were 100/10 & the seafood pasta was amazing. read more

Pandora On The Square - Braised lamb chops - Southern Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

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My family and I (party of 8) went to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday at 6:15pm on Saturday 11/2 and we were turned away stating they were booked for the evening and they aren't taking anymore reservations. I stated I didn't see on the website where reservations were required. He stated they are not but recommended. We looked around and the restaurant was half empty. Really! We turned around in the cold and rain and went where we were welcomed. A horrible first impression and no interest in ever returning. read more

Lambs were delicious. Will be coming back again. The atmosphere was amazing The waitress , JC was on point with her service and attention to my needs and so very friendly. Would highly recommend. read more

Fine dining where , what a joke! I give this place 6 months! Appetizer (prawns) we had was horrible, we had to send it back for being under cooked! Lamb Chops took 30mins to get to the table and they were over cooked ask for (medium well), even an order of French fries took 30 mins! Tab 144.77 plus tip! Don't waste your time or money! Also, do be fooled by the good reviews, those people may work there! Management here's a news flash, once you loose a customer it's hard to get them back! Get it right from the beginning, Wait, to ask a person of the have reservations in the place is empty as a joke! read more

Elegant appeal, the live horn overlay to the background music was a very nice touch. Definitely a date night type of atmosphere, nice addition to the square restaurant diversity. Green beans were fantastic, love a good sweet/savory Brussels sprout. The $6 can of coke was too much, should have gotten an actual drink instead. read more