My husband and I went to this restaurant yesterday he ordered the chicken and waffles. I the oxtails and grits. Baaabay when I tell you that was some of the best food that I eaten since I've been in the Atlanta area. The ambience is wonderful. Than you Destiny and Desmond for the wonderful experience. Can't wait to go back. read more

Shantel's Kitchen and Cocktails - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covington, Georgia

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If you're looking for a fun weekday spot, Shantel's Restaurant & Lounge definitely delivers! I stopped by on a Tuesday night, and the atmosphere was exactly what I needed--great food, good music, and an interactive crowd without feeling overly packed or overwhelming. One thing I noticed right away was how clean and spacious the restaurant was. Everything looked well-maintained, and I didn't notice flies or anything that would make me question the cleanliness. The layout gives everyone plenty of room to enjoy themselves, and there's even a small stage that becomes the center of attention during the night's entertainment. Now let's get into the food! Salmon Bites: 9/10 - Crispy, flavorful, and the perfect appetizer to start the meal. Brussels Sprouts: 10/10 - These were absolutely amazing! Perfectly cooked with so much flavor that I found myself reaching for them between every bite. Cup of Fries: 8/10 - Crispy and fresh, just a little saltier than I personally prefer. Medium Jerk Lamb Chops: 9/10 - Tender, well-seasoned, and packed with delicious jerk flavor. Crab Legs: 10/10! These completely stole the show. At just $7 per cluster, they're one of the best values on the menu. They came out hot, flavorful, and honestly had me wondering why more places don't offer a deal like this. For my drink, I ordered the Peach Lychee Martini made with gin, and it was just as pretty as it was delicious. It was light, refreshing, fruity, and dangerously easy to sip. What really made the night memorable was the entertainment. They had karaoke, which was so much fun, and the crowd was really into it. They also played music trivia throughout the evening, and if you won a round, you got a free shot--such a fun way to keep everyone engaged. The DJ deserves a special shoutout. He was interactive, kept the energy up all night, and knew exactly how to get the crowd involved. It felt like more than just dinner--it felt like an experience. Overall, Shantel's Restaurant & Lounge is a great Tuesday night destination if you're looking for flavorful food, fun entertainment, and a lively atmosphere. Between the delicious crab legs, the Peach Lychee Martini, karaoke, music trivia, and welcoming vibe, I'll definitely be back for another night out. read more

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First time visiting on a Saturday. We were welcomed immediately. We were seated and waited a little while for A server to come when she did she was very friendly and nice! Nae or "Hollywood" Nae is her name. She took our order. We literally waited an HOUR for food then only my food came. I tried to wait but couldn't wait any longer so I ate. I finished and ready to box my food. My husband said, let's just pay for your food I'll get something from somewhere else. As we're getting up finally here comes his pasta. Pasta was "OK" nothing to return for. I will say I enjoyed the greens. The bbq shrimp was ok and the green tomatoes were just ok not enough seasoning for me. They did have a DJ and the music was a little loud. There is a 3% charge for credit card transactions and 18% gratuity on every check. Hopefully they take this constructive comment as Do better. read more

Shantel's Kitchen and Cocktails - Fried green tomatoes bbq shrimp kale greens - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covington, Georgia

While in Covington we decided to try Shantel's right off the highway, a local restaurant and bar. I must say we were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and the outstanding service we received the minute we entered. We were greeted by our server Kayla and seated immediately. There were only maybe 4 other tables eating and she was responsible for them all. Her disposition was bright and cheery and she seemed happy to be there! She also let us know her menu favorites without any hesitation, which we took into consideration but ultimately went with our own choices. Prices and portions were an excellent value and time and care was put into preparation and plating. Also worth mentioning was the fun and interactive music trivia game where the DJ played songs from various eras and you could connect to an app to answer questions and compete with the other patrons in the restaurant for meal discounts and drinks. It was surprisingly fun, especially on a Tuesday and it required no interaction with other tables although we were competing. Would definitely return when in the area. read more

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Love the greens!! Chicken is good too. Good service as well. But why these places chargin for cornbread these days! I like places that serve bread with the meal! I went at 3 pm it's probably really nice at night tho as far as ambience. read more

Amazing customer service paired with absolutely delicious food! The ambiance is lovely, warm and welcoming. I would highly recommend this establishment! read more

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I had the opportunity to try this place over the weekend. We went early so there was not too many people there. Once seated the waitress came she was friendly and gave us some suggestions based on the questions we had. The food came everything looked good. The lamb chops were a 10 out of 10. The music was great, not to loud and old school rnb Playlist. The only complaints I have is once the waitress brought the food we didn't see her again until she came to ask how we wanted our check. The tip is already added into the bill I'll just say the tip she received did not add up to the service we received. All in all it is a nice place with good music and good food. read more

Shantel's Kitchen and Cocktails - Lamb chops - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covington, Georgia

I went on a Tuesday specifically for their $7 crab legs and karaoke. The vibes 10/10. Great music and service. I missed the drinks happy hour since we got there at 8. I had a really nice refreshing mocktail. I initially ordered the honey hot wings for an appetizer. The wing flavor was disgusting! However, once I informed the waitress, Kayla, she offered to bring something else. I ordered the quesadillas which were good! The crab legs were hot and the butter sauce was flavorful. You can only order 5 total crab leg clusters, that's good to know before going so you don't think you can sit there eating crabs all night. Overall, I would come back! read more

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Food was very flavorful, restaurant was clean and the DJ was spot on. Service was great and our waitress was super friendly. I will visit again Restrooms need an update read more

Shantel's Kitchen and Cocktails - Spinach dip - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covington, Georgia

Your tone is EVERYTHING! I stopped by to get a to go order. I knew it was going to be a wait, but the way the hostess said it wasn't necessary. I hate rude/bad customer service! read more

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My gf and I came here to celebrate her Last night We both had the shrimp and crab pasta. Yall the food, the drinks (Riss kiss), service was a 10/10. loved the atmosphere, i almost went back today for some more food lol but I'll definitely be back. read more

Finally had an opportunity to check out Shantell's Kitchen & Cocktails. First things first -- Granny must be getting up there because all I wanted was for them to turn that noise down. The music was loud loud. I couldn't hear myself think, let alone the person sitting next to me. The service was good though -- our waitress even moved us to another area, but both sections had overhead speakers. Maybe the volume is lower during earlier hours... I don't know, chile. Now let's talk about the FOOD. The spinach dip appetizer was good, but the chips were drenched in grease. Still tasty, but worth mentioning. For the entrée, I ordered the Chicken & Fixin. Our waiter suggested substituting the Cornish hen for the honey hot whole wings -- chef's kiss. And let me add: the kale with smoked turkey and the mac and cheese were DELICIOUS We were not feeling the seafood pasta. It gave Olive Garden -- no shade, just nothing special. There's a lot they could do with that dish to make it a crowd favorite. Nevertheless, I'll be back... with my earplugs and skipping the pasta. read more

Always love here the food is consistent, the drink I had was really good and strong. We have never had a bad experience. This is one of our favorite places to go.We always good service and the DJ was good as usual along with a good atmosphere read more

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I had the Spaghetti and Catfish

This was my first time coming here, and I ordered the Cobb salad with grilled chicken--absolutely delicious and more than enough food. I definitely recommend it. My only advice: don't pour all the dressing on at once, because it's very filling. The vibes are great--very grown-folks energy--and the place is clean and welcoming. They do karaoke on Tuesdays, which adds to the fun, and I'll definitely be back. Kylie was nice; a little more smiling would make the experience even better, but overall I really loved the spot. read more

This will not be a good review. We initially made a reservation on the website for 8:00pm March 14, 2026. We get there and they say they only have seats at the bar. I asked about us having the Reservation and the host stated she did not know because there's nothing available. So we sit at the bar service was great there, but a table open so we moved to a table after we paid for our drinks. We was able to placed our order quickly. It was about 50 minutes when we asked about our food and no response. So we left. There was a party there also, which they made every accommodation for. People was seated after us recieve food. So can only rate my drink. They should have enough people working to acknowledge and accommodate everyone. read more

A wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The food was delicious and high-quality, the staff was incredibly welcoming, and the music set the perfect ambiance. read more

I have been passing by this place for months now. My wife and I decided to stop and give it a try. I must say we were very pleased with our decision. The ambiance was nice. The staff were nice. They even performed karaoke which was also a great vibe. The ladies could really sing. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. On top of that the portions size was on point. We both were very satisfied with our meal. We will definitely return to dine again. I recommend giving this restaurant a try. We had a great experience. read more

Food was delicious! Service was terrible. No water refills, drinks not offered and when some ppl ordered drinks, they waited over 20 minutes. Meals came out one at a time, and one person in our party never got her food. Dirty plates were never removed, our server did not check on us one time, and we felt extremely unwelcome. read more

Five star experience my bartender was Keiana was amazing. Her drinks were strong and service great!! I will definitely be back

The food is delicious. The service and ambience are wonderful. Prices are great for the service, delicious food, and drinks! The presentation was absolutely gorgeous. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Horrible service, waiter told us they were only taking drinks right now, a bunch of people walked in after us and were able to order food, we waited for over an hour with no food I ordered a summer smash mocktail, they got that wrong and didn't tell me till it was too late. I'm really disappointed and I will never be back I feel like this place shouldn't be open. They don't deserve a star at all!!!!!!!! read more

Shantel's Kitchen and Cocktails - The wrong drink - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covington, Georgia

Y'all, this place is GREAT! Had lunch with my daughters as a last minute Google search. Perfect choice. Hats off to the chef. The food and atmosphere is amazing! Y'all, please come and support this business. Lunch, dinner, events....YAAASSSS! read more