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    Sway

    3.8 (491 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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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    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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    Gus S.

    Located in the beautiful Atlanta Hyatt Regency, this swanky hotel restaurant delivers on some good southern soul food, with charm and good service. I was greeted by a kind hostess who sat me at a table within seconds. The place is beautiful. It looks brand new. I was greeted by a very nice server within two minutes. They didnt have the IPA listed on the menu so I got one of their cabernets. I ordered the fried chicken because, duh. What else to order when there is amazingly reviewed fried chicken on the menu. I got the chicken with mashed taters and collard greens. The meal came out in about 15 minutes. I was blown away by the flavors of everything. The chicken had a rosemary herbed rub on the chicken. The batter was classical and fried to absolute perfection. The collard greens were super tasty the mashed potatoes were super whipped and the gravy was phenomenal. I am usually skeptical of hotel restaurants, but this spot is super legit. The ambience, service and food were excellent. The only downside is that it was a bit pricey. $30 for the meal (not including the drink). I think it was worth it though. I will def be back next time I am in town.

    Shrimp and grits
    Sutirtha B.

    I was here for dinner two weekends ago with a friend and I would not describe my experience here as very good. First, when we tried asking the host about how long it would take us to get a seat, he appeared a bit brusque and asked us to wait behind a group of six or seven folks who were also standing in the general area. It was unclear to us whether he had already spoken to the group or not and therefore we wanted to check with him but he shooed us off and came off as brusque in his conduct. Second, in terms of the quality of the food, while quite acceptable, it did not blow me away. I ordered the shrimp and grits and I have certainly had better before. My most recent experience of getting shrimp and grits was at Williamsburg, VA at a restaurant called Food for Thought and that's one of the best restaurants I have come across in my life, so admittedly my standards for this dish were a bit high to begin with. But even if they weren't that high, I know I have had better shrimp and grits before. Apart from the fact that there wasn't much depth in the flavors, there was also too much gravy for my tastes. My friend got a pear and walnut salad and while he did finish it, he did not appear too impressed with it either. Third, and perhaps what irked me the most, was the fact that our waters weren't refilled as often as we would like. Towards the end of our meal, I got up and requested our waiter twice or thrice (!!!) to get us water but she was so engrossed in closing out the books that it took her a good 10-15 minutes before I could get a glass of water. (For context, this was around 9:30 and the restaurant closes at 10.) Finally, and this is a minor point, the floor around us seemed a little dirty in that there were more crumbs on the floor than we would expect at a place with airs about it such as Sway. If there was one saving grace, it was the fact that the dessert which I had - a slice of pecan pie - was "on the house". All in all though, given that the food did not impress and the service was considerably worse than average, I would pass on this restaurant if I were in the area.

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    What are the best options for vegetarians?

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    What are the details on the pie bar? Cost? All you can eat? Is ala mode and option?

    I went about 2 weeks ago for dinner and it was complimentary with our meal. Even had the option to take mine to go and I took a few slices. My man ate pie before we even started dinner.

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    South City Kitchen Midtown - Group dining in our loft

    South City Kitchen Midtown

    4.4(3.6k reviews)
    1.7 miMidtown
    $$

    Was here on a business trip and wanted some southern food and this did not disappoint. Sat at the…read morebar and service was amazing!!! I had to taste it all: she crab soup was a 10/10 Fried green tomatoes 4/10 (but I dont really like fried things just had to try them so maybe don't go off of my recommendation) Shrimp n grits 8/10 Biscuits 12/10 Cornbread 9/10 I wish I had more time, I'd come back for the soup and biscuits and to try more of the menu! Amazing service and cute ambiance

    Such a lovely and flavorful meal! I was in a rush and only got food through pick-up. Hence, I can't…read morespeak about the dining experience here. I got the Shrimp & Grits to-go. It came with a cornbread, a buttery biscuit, and banana pudding. I was pleasantly surprised by the other items since the ordering site only listed the entree. Best Shrimp & Grits I've had to date. The shrimp was fresh and not overcooked or rubbery. The grits were smooth. The gravy was well seasoned, but not overly salty or rich. The cornbread and bread or biscuit was good, but not extraordinary. Those were quite dense and heavy paired with the other food. I loved the banana pudding. This meal jumpstarted my banana pudding hyper fixation. Very fragrant and not too thick yet still nice and creamy. It wasn't overly sweet or heavy either. It was a good dessert to round out the meal. I hope to come here again and have an actual sit down experience. Curious to see the ambiance!

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    Hot homemade biscuits

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    Group dining space in the main dining room

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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

    4.4(125 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Delicious in every way. I had them at Taste of Atlanta and this was my favorite of all. I loved…read moretheir Mac and cheese.! I can't wait to go in and try their full restaurant.

    I can't believe it took me so long to eat at Delilah's! I've known of this highly lauded business…read morefor years but never found the right day when I was craving soul food and in the area to order. Until recently. I decided to have a tapas-style dinner with food from The Works and just had to grab some chicken from Delilah's. The menu is plentiful without being overwhelming, except when it comes to picking a favorite between the flavorful options. I knew that I didn't want or need a full meal and opted for their 3 whole wing option that came paired with cornbread. The young man who took my order was so polite and patient, as there were a few folks in line and waiting for previously placed orders. He let me know that my order would be ready in about 15 minutes so I took the time to continue my food-finding journey around the market. When I returned later, I had lost track of time and figured I'd just poke my head around their stall to see if my chicken was ready. It wasn't at that moment but I took some time to observe the process. There was only one guy in the open kitchen and prep area creating all of the meals and he was on the move. If I could add smells to my review, this one would smell like fried chicken and cornbread. It was all so fresh! When my order was ready, I only made one other stop before heading to my car to go home to my family... but not before I tested those whole wings from Delilah's. When I say that they were fresh out of the grease? Babehhh. It's like he just threw them right into the basket only seconds before. It was sooo crunchy, so juicy, just a fantastic wing. The hot sauce was a nice pairing but some spice in the breading/meat would have taken it over the top but this chicken was delicious. No notes.

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    Buttermilk Kitchen - Buttermilk Pancakes

    Buttermilk Kitchen

    4.4(2.5k reviews)
    7.5 miBuckhead
    $$

    We were in town for a concert and my birthday, and decided to go for a nice breakfast for my…read morebirthday. Did some online research and kept coming back to Buttermilk Kitchen. Couldn't have been happier with our choice. Reviews I'd seen online mentioned parking is a bit limited and that the restaurant is frequently busy. So we were prepared for that even though we were going on a Thursday mid morning. I think there was an influx of people celebrating graduations because it was in fact very busy. However we got very lucky with parking and happened to come in right as someone was leaving. I was sure we would have a wait for a table, which of course would have been fine, but actually we were seated immediately! Which was super nice and unexpected. The atmosphere is bustling but not in a bad way. The restaurant itself is adorable and has a lot of character. It feels like you're having breakfast at an old friend's house. The service was great and our food came out in a very reasonable amount of time. I ordered a specialty coffee, I believe it was the almond joy cold brew, and it was delicious. Strong, which is how I like it and not overly sweet. I ordered the chicken biscuit on the waiter's recommendation and it was absolutely the best fried chicken I've ever had. Juicy and crispy. My husband ordered the pimento cheese omelette and was very happy with it, the bacon was thick cut and smoky and flavorful. The pimento cheese grits that came on the side for me were also a stand out, such great flavor. The biscuits are fantastic and the blueberry basil jam that came with my husband's meal was such a nice touch. We will absolutely make a point to come back to Buttermilk Kitchen next time we visit the Atlanta area.

    TL;DR: Super cute spot with decent breakfast offerings and great staff. Don't go out of your way to…read morecome, but worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood. First things first: the Chicken Biscuit. Buttermilk Kitchen's biscuit is on the crunchy, honey-flavored side. I personally prefer fluffier, more buttery biscuits, so this one wasn't my favorite. That aside, the chicken was crispy and well-seasoned and paired well with the cheese grits. If you ever wanted a dry, crunchy version of Homegrown's Comfy Chicken Biscuit, come give this a shot. I also tried the Hash Bowl, which was a bit underwhelming. It was a *lot* of potatoes compared to the eggs and bacon bits, and there wasn't a lot of seasoning other than the bacon. Would rather recommend one of the other options if you end up visiting. The drinks are good as well, would recommend the matcha latte (not too sweet!) and the French Press coffee.

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - 2fried chicken dark plate with cole slaw and seasoned fries

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
    $$

    What a great experience sitting at the bar for dinner…read more I was quickly greeted and got my drink order taken care of. I ordered a two piece white with slaw and greens. Awesome flavor! The staff let me sample the potato salad which was amazing. Was told the story about the lady that makes the pies and had a slice of pecan. Very good. I recommend you give them a try, because I will be back on my next visit to downtown. Enjoy!

    For a place that boldly claims to have world-famous fried chicken in its name, I really expected to…read morehave a better experience. The chicken was alright, but I wouldn't say it was the best I ever had, let alone consider it the world's best. This joint is located in the lower hub, but I believe there's also an outside street entrance. Upon entering, we were told to sit anywhere. The interior is rather dim, and it wasn't super clean as there were still some crumbs on our table from the last people who dined there. There is also a very casual feel to the place, exemplified by the fact that food is served on styrofoam plates and paper trays. FOOD: 2-Piece Dark (Thigh & Leg) (4/5) - Chicken was nice and crispy, but nothing crazy special to me. I was expecting it to be spicier. Liked it more with the Louisiana hot sauce on the table. The chicken rests on a slab of white bread and is served with average slaw and sweet baked beans. Fried Okra (3.5/5) - First time having fried okra. Not bad, and I guess frying it eliminates the slimy texture associated with okra. SERVICE: I am not usually one to complain about service. The person who served us was sweet when we did interact, but it was so hard to get their attention to order and get the bill. But beyond that, the kitchen was noticeably SLOW. My brother and I literally only ordered one plate/portion to share since we wanted to try more places, but it took over half an hour to receive our food. They do emphasize that food is cooked to order, but I still found the wait to be baffling. TLDR// Come here or don't, but if you do, make sure you are not on a time crunch. Maybe I am just being harsh because I was expecting more from a place claiming to have the world's best.

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