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Sway

3.8 (495 reviews)
ModerateSouthern
Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Pretty! But frozen drenched in super sweetie coolie
Michelle D.

I was here for a conference, at the same time as a giant international conference was at the hotel, so this was the quiet place as 100's of people were at the bar. :) The service was solid - perfect amount of checking on me and leaving me in the corner to people watch the fun everyone was having. People were smiling through running out of certain bottles of beer, so it was a gerat vibe. As far as the food - absolutely get the deviled eggs! The sampler was amazing as it gave 3 options to taste. It got a tad more meh from there as the ribeye was very obviously a strip an best if not a sirloin and the entire plate seemed to have 4 shakes of salt across it after cooking, so hard to eat even before the salty blue cheese butter. Everything was cooked properly, just inedible past a few bites given the salt. No, for once I kept my mouth shut and didn't send it back. Dessert - that cheesecake came out of a Publix/Kroger box and had super sweet syrup over the top...do not recommend. For the price, which is completely comparable to the area, go for the atmosphere and keep expectations below Outback, and you're good to go.

Shrimp and Grits
Earl S.

I ordered room service last night and it was excellent. It took a while to receive it but I actually received my order 15 minutes before the due time. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits. It was hearty and filling but the flavor was a little bland. I had to add seasoning. I adored the Brussels Sprouts which were delicious prepared with grape halves and toasted walnuts. I recommend the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Tort for dessert. It's light and satisfying to the palate.

Mini biscuits & cornbread.
Amanda W.

Lovely ambiance in the Hyatt Regency Downtown Atlanta. Fresh souther cuisine that has a variety of options on a small menu. As a vegetarian in the south I greatly appreciate menus being marked to notate which options are vegetarian. Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive- manager worked alongside his serving staff to insure a seamless meal. I highly recommend.

Braised Short Rib
Aaron S.

Sway is two restaurants in one. In the morning, it's a breakfast buffet ($30 per person, unless included in your room charge), or you can order off the breakfast menu a la carte. In the evening, it switches to a gourmet restaurant. Depending on your meal of choice, this can be an excellent or just very good selection. I would say the breakfast buffet is good to very good, just not great. There were some excellent items, specifically the honeycomb from the rooftop beehives, that was absolutely incredible. Other than that, all of the items you would come to expect on a large breakfast buffet. We did dine here in the evening as well one night, along with our vegan friends, and let me tell you, they did an amazing job! The chef came out and described in detail the vegan dishes to ensure our friends were not served anything unsuitable to their dietary needs. My coca-Cola braised short rib was really good, just not excellent but everything else we were served was absolutely outstanding. Highly recommend trying this restaurant both for breakfast and for dinner to see what it's like.

Shrimp and grits needs flavor in the grits. Nice shrimp, though.
Kerry B.

We used to stay at this hotel and always got the breakfast buffet here, but we were too late this morning, so we went for lunch. I know this place is overpriced because they are in a hotel, but come on: $4 for an iced tea? My shrimp and grits were $26 and did not pass this Southern chef's muster. You can tell they cooked the grits in plain water. If they switched to half broth, half milk the taste would be dramatically improved. The 5 shrimp were well-cooked and flavorful, and the little sautéed peppers and onions and bacon added some much-needed character to the bland grits. Service was friendly and this seems to be a family-run operation, which is nice to see. The sweet tea was still warm when presented, which tells me it was fresh and also that they were unprepared for the flood of thirsty Southerners on this hot day. Hubby's $16 turkey sandwich was well-stacked and packed with flavor. Smoky bacon, tender turkey, fresh crisp lettuce and sliced tomato, with a tangy aioli and a nice slab of pepper Jack. My advice? If you want breakfast here, get up earlier and get the buffet, because the shrimp and grits is the closest you're gonna get after 11am.

$30
Annie M.

We're here for dragon con on Friday night and so we went in here for the convenience. Really should've just had the $15 pulled pork at the food trucks. This was a $30 buffet with literally a handful of items to make cafeteria tacos with dry, cold chicken, greasy beef & the tiny little salad shrimps. Some mushy af vegetable mixture so overcooked you couldn't tell what it was, corn "salsa" & salad with tomato & carrot as your toppings. Dry, chocolate chip cookies & previously frozen cheese cake. Also the tongs were sticky, so gross. They sell $12 dragons nectar mead as well. The service is non-existent. We asked for 2 waters, got one & the server was whispering so I heard nothing she said.

Sway 2x2
Joel C.

My friends and I were in a bit of a time crunch but we decided to walk over to Sway before heading over to the Georgia Aquarium. The walk isn't too bad (except for the high heat at the time!). The breakfast comes in two options a la carte or buffet. The buffet is $28 but comes with eggs, pastries, fruit, and more. My friends and I decided to go with A la carte. The Sway 2x2 (eggs, bacon or sausage, pancakes, grits, and potatoes) was a very filling breakfast! Pretty standard breakfast food. Nothing really unexpected or above average. The pancakes were quite delectable in that they were crispy on the edges but soft still. The bacon was crispy but had a bite so it wasn't overcooked. The potatoes were just what you expect with breakfast potatoes. Lightly fried / baked with little seasoning. It ended up being nice, but a little on the heavy side.The grits had cheddar cheese on top and was pretty bland other than that. Was a good few bites, but felt like a chore to finish after a while. The thing that brought Sway over the top was the service which was fantastic. We had some fun conversations with a number of the staff in the restaurant but they were not only friendly, but very helpful in explaining the menu and the options. They stayed one step ahead where we never had to ask to refill water nor ask for the check. They provided it right as we were finishing up but in a way that didn't make us feel pressured to pay. If you're looking for a solid breakfast within a 15 minute walk of the aquarium and world of coke, Sway is a great option.

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We came during Dragoncon so it was BUSY, but the staff was so friendly & efficient, especially Sanjay!

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Delilah's Everyday Soul - Chattahoochee Food Works - My order. It looks like 1 piece of chicken.

Delilah's Everyday Soul - Chattahoochee Food Works

4.3(130 reviews)
3.7 mi
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I visited the Delilah's location in South Downtown Atlanta and was blown away by THE best fried…read morechicken that I've ever had. I love fried chicken (who doesn't?) but typically find other breading to be bland and oily and I usually pull it off to get to the juicy meat...but not at Delilah's. It was the perfect combination of crunchy and flavorful and I was sure to gobble up any small bit that fell on my plate. The collard greens are also incredible. Not too salty not too saturated. Just perfect. I think I'm going to order a take home portion for holiday dinners at home because I can't make them better than this! The service and personal experience was off the charts and exactly what southern hospitality is all about. My husband and I chatted with Jason, the owner, during our entire meal and learned so many cool things about their family and Delilah's story. I will be going back again and again and again. Definitely plan to take out of towners that are eager to find good authentic soul food.

The atmosphere was nice, but unfortunately, that was the highlight of our visit. The food was…read moreoverpriced for the quality, and everything we ordered was fried excessively hard. The biggest disappointment was the service. Our hostess seemed completely disorganized, repeatedly forgot parts of our order, and somehow ended up charging me for both my meal and someone else's. The lack of attention and organization was frustrating, especially considering the prices. This restaurant has potential, but management really needs to take a closer look at staffing, training, and overall customer service. With better leadership and more attentive employees, I believe the experience could improve significantly. I might consider giving it another chance, but based on this visit, I can't say it was worth the money. I expected much better.

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Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar Merc Benz Stadium

Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar Merc Benz Stadium

3.9(656 reviews)
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5/26/26 Reservation 1:30pm. I encourage you to make a reservation if going on a weekend! Weekends…read morehave Sat/Sun brunch. This was the midtown location. I always heard the hype about Virgil's and today I had the pleasure of experiencing it! AFTA Church Plate A+ Slammen SAMMEN A+ Shrimp and Gritz A+ Service A++ I so enjoyed my lunch today with friends. I'll definitely go again

I went to Virgil's as a party of 4 for brunch on a Sunday. My food was good and everyone else said…read morethat enjoyed their's as well. I also feel like the prices were appropriate for the portion sizes. That was the only positive thing about our visit. Service was EXTREMELY slow, it took 20 minutes for waters. An even longer wait for food followed by another few minutes for hot sauce and lemon slices. For a restaurant with a 2 hour table/validated parking limit I'd expect faster service. Questions about cross contamination with allergens were met with a blank stare and shoulder shrug. The DJ was great but the music was way too loud and made it hard to hear each other. 20% auto grat is included for all checks over $100 according to the menu, but it should say all parties or something similar as it's determined by what the table spends. This was even more annoying considering the lackluster service we received. He did remove the automatic gratuity from my check, but it was only $10 due to a special so I'm sure that was only accommodated since the tip was $2.

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Buttermilk Kitchen

4.4(2.6k reviews)
7.5 mi•Buckhead
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Buttermilk Kitchen is exactly what you would imagine a restaurant would be like if your Southern…read moregrandmother knew how to operate a restaurant. SO good. Great grits. Great omelettes. Great biscuits. Just great overall. The dishes served are all elevated Southern fare. Just a warning it is so popular that parking is very difficult to find and if you like a quiet place to eat this is not it. FOOD: REALLY excellent. I was so impressed. I need to come back. Just from what they served I had to get extra and bring it with me on the plane. While eating there, I had the pimento omelet which was beautifully balanced and flavorful. The biscuit was a bit hard on the outside but so pillowy on the inside. I also got the fried green tomatoes which was beautiful to eat. I took home the fried chicken sandwich and it was so delicious. I'm sure everyone else on the plane was jealous. SERVICE: Super friendly and the setting was great. I'm sure it is an old, converted house made into a restaurant. Tables everywhere and all of them full. It's a bit noisy so if you like it quiet, you won't find that here. But the service is excellent, the portions are huge, and the setting is homey. COST: Definitely above average but worth every penny. For what you get it's so good. Could you find a cheaper breakfast? Sure. But you get what you pay for and you you get something great.

I came earlier this year for the first time and had the warmest waitress, Lindsey. She was so…read morepleasant and friendly. She even told me that I couldn't leave without trying a biscuit and brought one complimentary. I would give that experience a 5 and I would give my last experience a 3 but let's just do an average. That's how I got four stars. This time, the service felt very different. Our waitress, Nekale, had a pleasant voice and was a beautiful woman, but she lacked warmth or friendliness. She definitely had the RBF going on. It felt like when someone says "I love you" with a stern face. Maybe something happened that day and she had an attitude, but if that's the case, don't interface with people on the floor. The girl brought lukewarm coffee, and my mom had to ask for fresh coffee. I was a little embarrassed because it was my mom's first time there and the service was blah. My mom said her grits were lukewarm, and so were my potatoes. She did not want to send them back because she was hungry, so she just ate them and did not say anything to me until she was almost done. Everything came out at a great time, and the presentation was amazing. It all looked very delicious. However, when I bit into my chicken biscuit, I got a lot of grease. In addition, I had asked if everything was an even swap, and she said yes, but when I paid, I saw an upcharge for my potatoes. All in all, I was very disappointed that the service was not as great as I experienced the first time. I was also disappointed that my food wasn't amazing. That said, I will still be back at some point.

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South City Kitchen - The Perfect Burger

South City Kitchen

4.3(1.2k reviews)
6.1 mi•Buckhead
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WAS THIS A HIT OR MISS ???…read more It was a HIT I have been dying to try this place out for years and I figured I planned a lunch with a friend so we could spend the afternoon chitchatting and this was the perfect spot. So we were warmly greeted and then taken to a quiet table in the corner that had the whitest tablecloths. It looked rather chic Then we had the best server. She checked on us numerous times, didn't rush us and offered suggestions. She kept our table clear of mayhem from empty plates and glasses. Now the food was delicious. It was so good. The chicken was moist and the outside was crispy. The mashed potatoes melted in my mouth. Plus, we had a slice of 7up cake for dessert. I high recommend this place. They have valet parking that is only $2. Great place to visit. Until next time.

The food definitely tastes homemade, and everything arrives hot and fresh. I've visited twice now,…read moreand the quality has been consistent both times. Their breads and jams are particularly delicious, but my absolute favorite--and the most pleasant surprise--was the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese. They were incredible! For my entrees, I've tried the blue crab quiche and the frittata. Both were decent, though the crab quiche could have used a bit more flavor. My guests really enjoyed their orders, including the Springer Mountain chicken, Nashville bites, and the farm egg hash. Overall, it's a solid spot--clean and modern, with great baked goods and reliable service. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Chicken thigh + sides

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

4.1(2k reviews)
0.1 mi•Downtown
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We finally made it to Gus's yall!! I've been wanting to…read morevisit this place for quite some time and today was our time to shine. Very convenient location!! As soon as we entered, we were greeted by Naee who informed us that we can sit anywhere we choose. Soon after we sat, we ordered. Hubby ordered a 2 piece white w baked beans and greens I ordered 2 piece dark w baked beans and fries. 2 fresh brewed sweet teas please !! There was a short wait. Roughly 20 minutes. I didn't mind. I knew the food was cooked to order. I enjoyed watching horse racing on their TV, and people watching. The dining area is spacious, and clean. As soon as our food was up, it was on! The chicken was so fresh, tender, and well seasoned. I love the spiciness level. The baked beans were ok. A lot of flavor, a little sweet. The greens were great! I loved the flavor and consistency. The fries were pretty great too! Fresh and crispy. We enjoyed so much that we were planning our next visit, while sitting there eating during this visit !! Lol The sweet tea was good. I added a little water to it. I would certainly order again. I snatched a slice of fresh baked sweet potato pie to eat later. Later came, it was good straight out the fridge, great heated up. In true saving the best for last spirit, NAEE !! She was amazing from beginning to end. Sweet, personable, and consistent. She answered all of our initial menu questions, checked on us at the perfect times and made sure we didn't want for anything. This place is a must visit! You will not be disappointed.

**Huge Difference Between the Dark and White Meat -- Do Yourself a Favor and Order the DARK MEAT!**…read more What We Ordered: 2 Pieces of Dark Meat: Absolutely amazing! The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. You could really taste the subtle spices in every bite. This chicken alone would have earned a 5-star rating! Coleslaw: Delicious, creamy, and the perfect side to complement the chicken. Baked Beans: Highly recommend! These were a standout side and definitely a must-try. 2 Pieces of White Meat: Unfortunately, this was a huge disappointment. The chicken was dry, chewy, and lacked flavor. Honestly, it tasted like a completely different restaurant made it! Mac and Cheese: Nothing special. It was lacking flavor and didn't really stand out. Fried Okra: Surprisingly tasty! This was a nice addition to the plate. **Overall Experience:** The dark meat was SO good that I would have easily given this place 5 stars based on that alone. However, the difference between the dark and white meat was mind-blowing. The dark meat was juicy, flavorful, and seasoned beautifully, while the white meat was dry and disappointing. I would never order the white meat again, but I would absolutely come back for the dark meat! If you're trying to decide which sides to get, definitely go with the *coleslaw and baked beans. Both were delicious and worth ordering! Service: The service wasn't the warmest or most welcoming, but the staff wasn't rude either. Since it was my first time visiting, I would have appreciated a little more guidance and information from the server about the menu and what they recommend. Atmosphere: A small, cozy, homey restaurant attached to the Peachtree Mall. It has a casual, comfortable feel. Final Verdict: ORDER THE DARK MEAT! If they can keep that same flavor and juiciness consistent across the menu, this place would be 5 stars from me all day. Just skip the white meat for now and make sure to get the coleslaw and baked beans on the side!

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - November 14, 2023

November 14, 2023

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