Great neighborhood spot! Watch out for the chef, your knees will suddenly give out from under you as soon as you see him.

Love the appetizers! Love the delicious drinks! And Q is our favorite waiter! So wonderful to have such a quaint spot so close by!

So, this is not a place to go for DINNER dinner. It's tapas light at best. Like, their steak skewers were only two and tiny. Shrimp skewers - again, two moderately sized shrimp. The food is delicious and their house cocktails are lovely, but don't go if you're expecting a meal - it's more of a 'Hey, try this!'. This is the place to go for top-notch appetizers before you actually eat. And ignore the menu online; it changes bi-weekly. I knew none of this going in, mind you and was *hangry* as a result. But now that I've got the skinny on this joint, I'd go back for a nice start to my evening or a snack later on. read more

So happy to see a great business like Poor Hendrix establishing itself in the neighborhood. We need more like it. The vibe here is super chill. They could use more seating inside although I'm not sure the limited space would allow for it and the large patio outside makes up for it. The staff are very attentive and happy to give recommendations. The drink menu is excellent. We sat at the bar so our menu consisted mostly of small bites; I'm not sure how the portion sizes are on the restaurant menu. The prices were moderate and definitely worth the quality. The food was great, especially the fish skins (never thought I would love these so much) and the lamb skewers. Parking was easy too. Highly recommend if looking to hang somewhere off the beaten path while also supporting local business. read more

The place was smaller than I thought from the outside. They have small portions so don't come with an appetite unless you're ready to spend $60-100 bc you'll want to order everything on the small plates and then you still want an entree. Everything was delicious though. The grilled cheese was ahhhh-mazeeee-ingggg and I didn't expect the cauliflower to be oooo soo yummi-licous. I also had the hanger steak, fries and salad and I swear to you, it was the best salad and fries I've ever had. The steak was great but idk why the salad and fries surprised me, but I guess it's the simple things that goes a long way. For the drinks tho, I'm pretty sure there's other bars that can serve you stronger cocktails. Lol read more

Love this local spot! Sit at the bar and enjoy some small plates with great drinks (the bar has a different menu from the restaurant side). Everything is delicious you can't go wrong. I love how everything is affordable and shareable so you can try a bunch of different things. read more

It's an absolute pleasure to have an honest to god grown folks joint on this side of town. Ignore the one star review by the guy who is in a snit because he tried to sit down in a 21+ bar patio with an infant in a carrier and revel in a place where you can enjoy a well made cocktail or a craft beer without fear of screaming babies and free range toddlers getting in the way of servers. May they all stay at Elmyriachi or U-Joint. Now that I have got that off my chest, I'd like to say that the unusual concept of a Bar OR Restaurant works well here. The dining room generally has four starters, four mains, and several desserts. While your choices may be limited, you'll probably leave as happy as you would leave Cakes & Ale or No. 246 at half the price. The bar has a varied menu of skewers, dips, salads, breads, wings several ways, and a killer grilled cheese sammich. My wife and I have been here at least half a dozen times both for dinner and for bar food. We have not been let down yet. The desserts are to die for. The servers are professional and friendly, the place looks good, and even better, there are no television screens anywhere. The Atlanta Magazine rave review? Justified. read more

I've been twice since it opened and love it! It's in a great location the atmosphere and service were wonderful. The chicken was to die for! Another favorite was the sweet potato dumplings with root vegetables, a perfect dish for a chilly night. And last but not least the desserts were all tasty , of course that's one of the things Chef Aaron is known for. I haven't been since they got their alcohol license , but I understand it's a great, but simple, wine and beer menu along with a full bar read more

So glad to have this gem in the neighborhood. I've been here several times to the bar and the restaurant. The food is consistently good and it's close to home so it's a win! read more

We come all the time! Maybe once a week and the food, drinks, nor service ever disappoint. It's an awesome atmosphere and we always enjoy ourselves! Will continue to keep going read more

We fell in LOVE as soon as we walked into this beautiful space in the new and up and coming part of Kirkwood/East Lakeish area. I love the area but the emphasis on kid friendly establishments is a bit overwhelming at times as you need a quiet place to escape the kids! There is a rule of no underage children here. The bar is plenty big with loads of seating. They have wine, and I believe, cocktails on draft, as well as a great wine and beer list. The service is one some other restaurants should mimic. Knowledgeable staff. The menu is small but options for all tastes. Fresh and perfectly cooked. We went back twice in 4 days we loved it so much. The quality and service is consistent. The space is very welcoming and CLEAN! The noise distributes well and never feels too loud. You have new fans!! read more

We really like this restaurant. So why 2 stars? The bar small plate menu is amazing and what keeps us coming back. We just had our first child and brought her for an early drink and light dinner. Came to find no one under 21 is allowed on bar side or patio. No problem, we get it. Maybe a legal issue or maybe they just want adult patrons to have a kid free zone. So we gladly sat on the dinner side. Guess what, no access to the small plate menu over there! Overwhelms the kitchen we were told (restaurant was dead at this point at 5pm). Again we really like this place and wanted to work through this as well. But now the sit down menu turns out to be a much shorter and more expensive menu than the bar, and to us less appealing in choices. If they could figure this out my review would be 5 stars. But as it stands now, to get the food items we enjoy I have to hire a babysitter or wait until the kid can watch herself in 13 years. We'll have to go other places where these issues don't exist. If the owner reads this, please do what you can to hear us and address the issue. We want to come back, and often! You built a wonderful restaurant, I'm sure management and the kitchen can figure out the small plate menu and make it available to all patrons! It really is the main reason we love Poor Hendrix. Thank you read more

1st off Josh, our server was stupendous. Poor Hendrix first seems like another run of the mill gastropub, however I was blown out of the water with the quality of service and food. The service was friendly, warm, genuine, and overall stellar. I was never treated as anything less than a queen. The food was amazing. Especially the fries and the creme brûlée!! read more

After being here on several occasions, we have made this a regular spot. The bar is quality with knowledgeable bar tenders. Although the tap list is small, there is an expanded can/bottled selection to supplement. The food is excellent. We frequent the bar side, which offers a smaller plate menu that can be shared more tapas style. So many great items, especially the sweet potato biscuits with ham, Brussels sprouts (yes, Brussels sprouts), and grilled bread with ricotta. Standout, though, would be the grilled cheese with tomato bisque. Is this a dish you could make at home? Yes. Can you make it even half as good? Most likely not. You'll crave this on rainy days, cold nights, and pretty much all the time. Save room for the creek brûlée of the day! read more

Fantastic! Great service and good prices. Loved everything I tried and the atmosphere was tops! I'll be going often.

The worst food and service experience of my life!!!!!! Having eaten at Rising Son that is saying something. Do you want to be a bar or restaurant? If you are sitting at a customer's table while they try to explain to you why you clearly suck, do you accept a phone call in mid conversation? Really???? Do not waste your time or money with a place so intent on their "vision" that what customer's see is not on their radar. The best part was when the woman in charge admitted this was not the first time she has had to have this conversation. Seriously......the absolute worst!!!!; read more

Food is great - Jamie and Aaron know what they're doing. The crime brûlée - no matter how crazy it sounds - is always delicious. The Parmesan garlic wings are delicious as are the sweet potato biscuits. And on top of all that - the cocktails and beer selection are to die for! read more

Great bar snacks (sweet potato biscuits! Hummus!). Nice relaxed bar vibe. Friendly staff. And it's named after a rescue dog, so...

Poor Hendrix is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. It is located on the intersection of Kirkwood and East Lake. Three restaurants will eventually be located at the intersection. Currently two are open. Unfortunately, it is clear that parking will eventually be an issue but for now finding parking was doable. We decided to sit at the bar because we prefer it and the bar menu is more diverse and seemed to have better picks than the restaurant, in our opinion. We lucked into two seats at the bar as someone got up. The bar was packed. As happens at neighborhood restaurants, we ran into someone we knew. That adds to the charm or a local place. We ordered a sampler of the bar menu. Tomato-garlic bread with prosciutto was good but unfortunately ours came with unordered anchovies which tainted the taste of the bread. Soy and Sesame quail eggs on a stick - These were very good. I had made them recently so I knew that I liked the salty taste. Grilled Cheese Sandwich with onion jam - this was the winner! The onion jam makes amps up the level of a simple grilled cheese to a delicacy. Garlic Parmesan Chicken wings - These are as expected. All in all the food was very good and the service was very good too. We will return to the local place often. read more

I really don't understand why businesses allow this kind of polarization. They're alienating half of their potential customer base, granted we're intown Atlanta and this will likely be applauded, but it's just bad taste and immature. read more

Poor Hendrix - Poor Hendrix - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Poor Hendrix has a really communal feel to it and is a mom-and-pop joint at its essence. Its two sides -- a dining room and a bar/patio area -- appeal to multiple moods. My friend and I sat on the patio of the bar side. The service is prompt, and they have 3 or 4 servers, including one of the owners, catering to you at all times. The prices might be the most reasonable in town. My friend and I had 2 cocktails, 3 beers, 3 plates of skewers, a full order of fries, the salmon tartare, 2 orders of wings, and 2 grilled cheeses for about $100 total. The biggest must-get items are the grilled cheese and the wings. The wings are some of the best in town, and they give you 6 per order for only about $7. The crowd is mostly 30 and older, which is really nice. I would absolutely recommend the food, service, and ambience to anyone who wants a fun-but-laid-back night out. read more

One of my new favorite go-to neighborhood spots. Have only ordered from the small plates/bar treats menu so far, but would order the same items again, specifically the cold noodles w/spicy sesame dressing, the sweet potato biscuits with ham, and the shrimp skewers. Cool ambiance inside and out. Will be back soon. read more

I come here all the time for the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato bisque and it's AMAZING! The fries are super crispy and the sticky wings are great too! Definitely a cool spot to hang out, enjoy some great drinks and bomb food. read more

Great affordable tapas concept. Service was great and so were the shrimp skewers. I would like to try the desserts next visit read more

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Once again a great experience. Second time dining and drinking with Poor Hendrix, and everything was stellar. Great staff and even better price point. 10 out of 10 would recommend . read more

Great neighborhood place with delicious small plate specials. I sat at the bar and enjoyed the beet dish, marinated mussel dish, and shrimp wraps all for a total of about $5 bucks each. For dessert I ordered the drink special called "Your body is not a temple" with basil infused rye? It was sweet and sour and delicious! Bartenders are super friendly too. read more

Love this little joint! Delicious and fresh tapas in the bar. Service quick and friendly. Overall just a great vibe here. We will definitely be back. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! They have two menus..one for the dining room and another with different dishes available at the bar. I've sat in the dining room and enjoyed an AMAZING dinner. When I get off work and miss the dining room hours, I belly up to the bar. The small plates are alway amazing. I've never had anything short of amazing at Poor Hendrix. Great local beer selection, thoughtfully crafted cocktails, and a great wine selection. Also, best desserts in town. Do yourself a favor and treat yo self. This place is amazing. read more

We visited PH for the first time last night, and this place was great in so many ways. Ambience was nice--it has a trendy vibe while also staying cozy and not too loud. Perfect spot for a date or dinner with a small group of friends. The bar was great--cocktails on point and bartenders were very friendly and eager to tell you about their specialty cocktails and beer choices. The food was delicious! we got the brussels with pepperoni, ricotta with olives and lemon, and shrimp skewers to start and each was super flavorful and unique. The french dumplings entree is HUGE--we shared it and were so glad we did. And finishing with the bourbon caramel chocolate mousse--we never get dessert--was a huge win. and the final piece of the puzzle--prices were SUPER reasonable. We will definitely be back! thank you for a great evening! read more

I LOVE Poor Hendrix! Their food is absolutely delicious, staff is knowledgable and friendly. Great wine list. I've been here several times for dinner and came for a fundraiser they had last year for rescue dogs, amazing! Highly recommend the fresh ricotta with grilled bread... just wow. Never had a bad dish or poor service, can't wait until there is more seating again post-COVID! They do still have limited patio seating now Friday and Saturday nights :) read more

Great little place. Outside dining is very comfortable and pleasant. We had the tapas. Good mixture of healthy choices and poor choices. Got to admit a lot of poor choices look really good!!! But since I was being a good boy that night I stayed with a healthy choice. Staff is very helpful rotates through quickly so you didn't wait long for your food. Great place to hang out with friends sitting outside and enjoy the evening to relax and have a good meal. Definitely I will come back read more

We had stumbled across Poor Hendrix a couple weeks ago after eating dinner in a nearby restaurant. We weren't hungry but thought it looked cool so we decided to go in for a drink. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the drinks were excellent. We also ordered some tapas because they seemed interesting. Tonight we decided to try their dinner. Their menu is limited just 3 starters and 4 main courses; that worried me because I thought there wouldn't be enough choice. We were pleasantly surprised. All entrees were excellent as were the starters. Service was excellent and we'll definitely go back. East Lake is now a destination on our radar. read more

Looking for some late night southern eats after getting off a plan from Minneapolis. Searched for late night and PH came up. 20 minutes from airport and another 20 to my destination. SOOOOOO Glad I came. ATL is a hotbed of great food and PH quickly jumped to the top of my favorites list. Very active bar when you walk in and a very nice dining area that was quite a perfect for a drink, some dinner and a business discussion. Fancy, well crafted cocktails started the experience off the right way. Then some wonderful hummus and dry rubbed shrimp skewers. This is not Applebees so don't expect the starters to fill you up. That is not the point of "starters". The Chicken and Fish were both amazing. The croquet with the fish was something I would eat with every meal. Hot, fried, salty and delicious. Get this if you come. I will ask for it as a starter during my next visit. The crembrulee was whatev but it was my fault for ordering. 5/5 stars for PH. read more

Came here for drinks and snacks. Had the punch of the moment, lamb skewers, fried, rice crispy treats, and caramel. Everything we ordered was amazing! Super cool vibe. Love this place! I'll be back. read more

Poor Hendrix - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Soo I was home hungry and thought I could just wait til morning... welp nope. I stumbled into poor Hendrix after passing it a million times and let's just say my taste buds are bussing my behind for missing out. Pina caipirinha x 2 amazing, followed by shrimp skewers fish nuggets and fried sweet potatoes. Sleep will come to easy tonight read more

We've become regular at this spot. They open late, very clean, super friendly, never felt like they rushing us out. The cocktail list you can't really go wrong with anything. The bar food we ALWAYS get grilled cheese, loaded fries. read more

Mmmmmmmmm. Everything tasty. Vibe: delightful, eccentric, low key, local, loud but not too loud, convivial atmosphere. Cant wait to come back. read more

Our new "go to place"! Absolutely incredible! Had the half chicken, French dumplings, pork loin, cocktails, chess pie, chocolate coffee mouse, oh and a green salad... try everything! It will exceed your every expectation... And within a stone through from the house... read more

We love this place so much! The patio has quickly become our favorite (and our dog's) favorite spot. The salmon tartare is exceptional and the staff is incredibly friendly! It's a neighborhood gem! read more

My boyfriend and I came last night (Saturday) and WOW! Was this place packed. We arrived at 7pm and was told roughly 45 mins for the dining side so we sat at the bar until our table was ready. The bar (which couldn't be anymore filled) was a little overwhelming at first but once the bartenders connect eyes with you, it's smooth sailing. There was 3 of them back there working so hard and remained so calm. Bailey and Shawn took care of us while they introduced the 3rd bartender (Kendal) to us, she was very busy making what seemed to be the servers cocktails. We had a few beers and some small plates (grilled cheese, bacon and tomato-garlic bread) which were just so perfect. Great little bites to get the mouth moving for the dining side. Our wait took about 90 mins but hey, this restaurant is BRAND NEW and if you don't want to wait, NEVER go to a restaurant's opening week. Nothing is figured out and these people are trying very hard to please a large group of people. We cashed out at the bar and headed over. It's a little snug, but whatever, making new friends never hurt. The servers were so nice and everyone checked on us. The bread they bring out is just 2 cute little "bread balls" with salt crusted on the top and butter. Honestly, probably one of the best things ever. I love bread. We got the dumplings and the steak dinner. It did take a little bit to get our food but again, read above, new restaurant. Probably still trying to get a grip on things back there. Once our food came out, the taste proved why the wait was a little long. So. Good. Dumplings. Forever. But! There is more. You MUUUUUSSSTTTT get the cremé brûlée. Like, you must. Cracking the cooked sugar on top is so fun and the taste of their brûlée is probably the best I've ever had. In all. I loved it. I understand it. And I will be back a lot. Even with under-quoting wait times (which will eventually work itself out) this place is a solid staple to have in the neighborhood. read more