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    4.3 (556 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Cute menu
    Nancy C.

    5 stars! I had such a great experience at Saints + Council. The food was absolutely delicious(try the salmon), the service was attentive and welcoming, and the ambiance was beautiful. It's the kind of place that's perfect for a date night, brunch with friends, or celebrating a special occasion. Everything felt thoughtfully done, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

    Garden of Eden cocktail, light and springy
    Kimberly C.

    Everything was delicious. Our server Connor did an outstanding job explaining the menu and making us feel welcome. We tried a variety of different dishes on the menu and we were not disappointed. I highly recommend you visit if you're looking for an elevated brunch experience. Bonus is the live violinist who was phenomenal. It's a lively spot, so prepare to enjoy yourself.

    Hot chocolate
    Courtney T.

    I would recommend booking a reservation on Open Table for brunch as it was pretty busy! Service was great and the server answered our questions. The hot chocolate is delicious but a little steep at $9 a cup. The classic Dutch baby was really good a the perfect size to split! I was kind of full from the Dutch baby so went simple with my main course. I ordered a side of Gouda eggs and a homemade biscuit. Honestly all of the food was really good and came out quickly! They give out little postcards at the end of the meal which is a cute way to finish the meal. They validate parking in the underground garage for up to 2 hours which is a super nice perk! Otherwise, it's $6 every 30 minutes fyi. Looks like valet is available too.

    Short rib for brunch
    Jeanette P.

    I don't want to gate keep but this place has amazing food, great ambience and wonderful service. I've been twice, once for brunch and once for dinner. Reservations are recommended but we didn't have any for brunch but lucked out with some seats at the bar. Food and cocktail was great so I decided to return with some friends from out of town for dinner. I wish I remembered the happy Latino server's name but he made some great recommendations and sang to us lol he was special. We tried the fried green tomatoes, bone broth, and I had the redfish - which was subbed for another fish that night. Everyone's dish came out great and we loved every bite. They surprised us at the end with postcards with different images to personalize and mail to someone of our choice. They pay for postage and everything. Overall a great restaurant for locals and out of towners alike.

    Amber C.

    This was my first time coming to Saints + Council, my aunt booked this due to all other places being full during brunch. It was absolutely packed when we went in, we checked in right at our reservation time and was sat with in minutes. We booked outdoor seating not aware of how the weather was going to be ( it was chilly ). We asked our waiter Brandon if we could move inside, he stated because it was busy we may not have a table but we can sit in the couch area next to the fire place so we agreed (it was better than a table in my opinion). Our server Brandon was very accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable! We had never heard of the Dutch Baby food item so we decided to try it based off of his recommendation, and it was amazing! I had the Shrimp and Grits with collards and never experienced a better flavor, from the grits to the sauce that topped it, the flavor was insaneee! My party had the Short Rib Gratin and Short Rib and Eggs they LOVED it. We also had cocktails The Garden of Eden super earthy and light. Overall 10/10 experience! The violinist was a perfect touch to the ambiance and the food was like none other! Can't wait to come back and try the dinner menu!!

    Fried green tomatoes
    Mica M.

    Had a great dinner here last week with a large group. We sat on the outside patio and had a nice, long dinner here. We pretty much ordered everything in the menu. I personally loved the fried green tomatoes and the braised short ribs. The s'mores dessert was amazing as well. I believe our server's name was Helen or Holly (sorry!); she was lovely--easy to talk to and funny.

    espresso martini
    Holly H.

    great service! Lauren was an absolute killer! it was my friends birthday and she went above and beyond for us. good patio Brunch spot in colony square. food was good but nothing above your casual average brunch spot. not sure i'd come back but i really don't have any complaints at all! i'm

    K K.

    Saints & Council is an upscale southern restaurant in Colony Square. The four of us were seated in a comfortably sized rounded booth where we could all easily reach the shared plates. Speaking of shared plates, we started with the stuffed oysters, fried green tomatoes, bruschetta, & crab dip. These are generous portions so we were all content to stop eating. They are, however, known for their slow-cooked dishes so we forced ourselves to order the pork chop & braised short ribs to share. We added side plates of green beans & collards with seasoned cornbread. We thought we were full but we left nothing but bones. It was perfect. The cocktails were made as requested and our server, Caroline, was an excellent guide. My sister will receive some of her favourite chocolates for this recommendation.

    Papparadelle pasta
    Joy C.

    We had an excellent dinner at Saints + Council for my friend's birthday. Iv'e been here twice: once for a birthday dinner and once for date night. Both times, the food, service, and atmosphere were impeccable. They serve brunch and lunch too. For starters, park in the underground garage. Make sure to bring your parking ticket with you as Saints + Council validates for two hours. Once they validate, you have 20 minutes to leave the garage or else you must pay the full fare ($30 !!!) I've experienced the interior bar as well as the spacious outdoor patio with both covered and uncovered seating. Several dining room doors can open, facing the patio and Colony Square, creating a cool, airy vibe. The bar features traditional barstool seating, as well as high tip tables that "jut out" from the bar, creating a casual yet intimate dining experience. We walked in on a Saturday night with no reservations, so this was out only option, but it ended up being a great seating option for our date night. At the birthday dinner, all 14 of us were seated banquet style among the lush greenery and twinkling lights of the patio. We only had one server, but he handled our party with dedication and professionalism. We enjoyed the following: Baked crab dip Stuffed oysters Caesar salad Roasted pappardelle pasta Duck Confit as well as Dante's Revenge and Garden of Eden cocktails The drinks were strong yet flavorful. As for the food, everything was delicious. There wasn't a single bad dish. Portions were generous and the pasta was creamy, hearty, and flavorful. The duck confit was crisped to perfection and the accompanying sauce was amazing. We were too stuffed for dessert, but the dessert menu was tempting... maybe next time. And trust me, there will be a next time!

    Venezuelan Old Fashioned
    LeMarkus B.

    The restaurant was extremely nice on the outside. Walking into the restaurant it looks very upscale and great for date nights. I wouldn't say it is stuffy though, which is good. We had a reservation for 8pm on Friday night. The food was good. We got the crab dip as a starter which was really fresh. It is warm, so be mindful if you like cold crab dip. The dip came with Pita chips. We got the duck confit and the pasta. The duck was very tender and flavored. The red cabbage gave it an extra layer of flavor as well. 9/10. My girlfriend says that the pasta was extremely good. Considering she traveled to Italy, I value her opinion on pasta. 10/10.

    Brian F.

    You should book a reservation. We pulled up without one on a Sunday and decided to just sit at the bar. Our Bartender was super friendly and took our drink order immediately. The Brunch menu had some options but I would have preferred a few more non-meat options that weren't sweet dishes. The French toast is good though. Remember to get your parking validated. The special treat was the live music.

    Outside. Storefront and patio. Saints + Council is located at Colony Square. They validate parking for 2 hours.
    Daniel B.

    We had an excellent dinner at Saints + Council on Saturday. The food, service, and atmosphere were great. I recommend this place for a nice date or group dinner. They're open for brunch and lunch too. Saints + Council is keeping the 2010s trend of "[insert word here] and [insert word here]" restaurant names going in the 2020s. Examples: Cooks & Soldiers, Bread & Butterfly, The Deer and The Dove. Saints + Council opened at Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta on December 10, 2021. Park in the Colony Square underground garage. You can enter via either Peachtree St NE or 14th St NE. Take your parking ticket with you. Saints + Council validates for two hours. Once they validate, you have 20 minutes to leave the garage or the validation is no good. If you want to stroll around or go elsewhere (e.g., at Colony Square) afterwards, you can return to the host stand later for validation. The Colony Square parking rate was $6 per 30 minutes. We were in and out in 2 hours 31 minutes. Parking cost $30 less $21 with validation. I was charged $9. Now almost four years old, the restaurant still looks new, fresh, and beautiful. Inside and out, it's clean and sophisticated. The design is classy and not overdone. There's a spacious outdoor patio with both covered and uncovered seating. Several dining room doors can open, facing the patio and Colony Square, creating a cool, airy vibe. During our visit, the executive chef stood on a platform by the kitchen, finishing dishes while overlooking the interior with an intimidating presence. Book reservations using OpenTable. Saints + Council awards 100 points per reservation. The restaurant was busy, but not completely full, when we were there. The business describes its cuisine/menu as "Modern-American offerings with an emphasis on smoked, braised and confit meats." Here's what my wife and I had: Mindful Pours (mocktails) * Spring Talbot ($13) - Lyre's non-alcoholic agave liqueur, lavender, honey, lemon, bubbles (spirit-free) Shared Plates * Hand-Tied Burrata ($18) - fresh burrata, marinated asparagus ribbons, chili-basil oil, crispy toasted crostini * Spicy Mussels ($19) - Prince Edward Island mussels, arbol chili, roasted tomato, cream, focaccia * Oysters on the Half Shell (12 for $42) - Bosc pear, peppered honey mignonette Salads * Little Gem Caesar ($14) - white anchovy dressing, Parmesan, bacon migas, fried capers, cured egg Slow-Cooked * Duck Confit ($35) - duck legs, braised red cabbage, roasted acorn squash, dark cherry molasses Main * Lemon Miso Salmon ($32) - miso-glazed Atlantic salmon, crispy potatoes, blistered asparagus, miso lemon compound butter Desserts * Bick's Famous Peanut Butter Pie ($15) - creamy and whipped peanut butter pie, peanut butter cups, cookies + cream crust First, the drink. The Spring Talbot mocktail was a little too sweet. Something as simple as a poppi would've actually been better. As for the food, everything was delicious. There wasn't a single bad dish. Why four stars instead of five? While everything was solid, nothing was mind-blowing. Gut says four instead of five. A strong four, 4.5. Regardless, the food was very good. We love burrata and a lot of places serve it. Saints + Council's Burrata was different in the way it was tied (presentation), and the asparagus ribbons were creative and original. The Spicy Mussels impressed me the most. This is another dish a lot of places do, but Saints + Council had one of the best I've tasted in recent years (and it was nice and spicy). The oysters were Blue Points. They were pre-dressed (you don't see that often and I appreciated it), super fresh, cleanly shucked, and flavorful. The honey mignonette added a distinct sweet flavor, which I admittedly wasn't the biggest fan of. I prefer my oysters more plain and briny, but these are still worth ordering. The Little Gem Caesar had some extra salty and sour to it because of the fried capers and chopped cured egg. Not bad at all. Of the entrees, the Lemon Miso Salmon outshined the slow-cooked Duck Confit. Our server suggested the salmon. Salmon is one of the last dishes we order, especially at a nicer place like this. But wow, it was incredible. Something you can't make at home, from the texture of the salmon to the balance of flavors. It was very nuanced. Compared to the salmon, the Duck Confit was not as impactful flavorwise, but it was still tasty and satisfying. Portions were generous. The Peanut Butter Pie was amazing and probably my favorite dish. I highly recommend it. It was light, creamy, and fluffy, yet also rich and delectably sweet. Even my wife, who doesn't like peanut butter desserts, found it irresistible. Our server Emma Kate was friendly and efficient. She made thoughtful recommendations and carefully packed our leftovers. Something interesting at the end: We were handed Saints + Council postcards with our check. Emma Kate said we could write postcards and the restaurant would mail them for free. Unique and fun marketing.

    Classic dutchbaby. The lemon curd was amazing!
    Joy S.

    I returned to Saints and Council for brunch with some friends today. I had made a reservation on Open Table, so once we checked in with the hostess, we were quickly seated. A violinist played live music while we orders drinks with our friendly server. I knew I wanted the classic Dutchbaby because it was so good the last time I enjoyed saints and council and it was amazing again.

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    Ask the Community - Saints + Council

    Do I just pull in front of the restaurant for valet and do they take cards or cash?

    If you park in the lot You don't have to pay They will validate your ticket

    What is the dress code?

    Classy casual and up.

    What is parking like?

    Easy. Parking under colony square take escalators up to the main courtyard area with all the restaurants and shops. Take your parking ticket - saints + council validates up to 2 hours of parking cost

    Are heaters available outside?

    yes

    Good for large groups?

    Yes

    Is outdoor seating dog friendly?

    yes

    Are the shrimp and grits dairy free?

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    I've been wanting to try this bar out, and I finally had a chance to do so on Tuesday for jazz…read morenight! They hold a jazz night every Tuesday with live music for a nice chill, yet fun, vibe. Just a warning, the space inside is pretty small--typically there's optional seating outside, but it's really chilly at the moment (although they have heaters)--but there's more seating downstairs in The Victorian Atlanta plant shop. I didn't realize that the two were connected! FYI, if you sit downstairs, you'll be seated next to where the live music performers will be playing, so it will be louder there. As for the drinks, I tried the Zombie. I loved it so much, I ordered a second one instead of trying a different one! It tasted sweet and slightly tropical with the rum and spiced liqueur. It also had some absinthe, which I was worried about when I first ordered it since I hate the taste of it (not a big fan of black licorice flavors), but I didn't taste it at all! Overall, this place had such a great vibe to it!

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