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    The Dining Experience

    3.9 (107 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Outdoor seating
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    Dogs allowed

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    Vera W.

    Not much of a looker from the outside but it has character upon walking in. Small but feels really spacious & big because of those great high ceilings. The service was good, everyone was really nice! Met the owner and she was so pleasant and really kind. Now baby, I'll keep it short and sweet and get straight to it.... everything delicious, felt like some good home cooked food. Cooked and seasoned to perfection!! They don't have a large liquor selection but those who purchased a achcoholic beverages said they where good. A nice gentleman over heard us celebrating my homegirls birthday and bought a round of shots for us.... really sweet! I have plans to go back and try some more good eating. Hope you're food experience be just as great as mines.

    Fried green tomatoes
    Robin M.

    The ambient vibe, the warm, southern hospitality, and the overall food was spectacular! The grits were delicious and creamy. The catfish was very fresh, not gamey and the eggs were flavorful and very fluffy, not overcooked. Now, the fried green tomatoes were to die for. It was my first time having them so I thoroughly enjoyed them. Our servers mom is the Mayor of Fairburn. What a pleasure it was to have met him. This is a great place to have great food.

    Dj D.

    We were greeted and seated fairly quickly. The pineapple mimosa was only $5. 2 out of 3 people thought it was the good. The food was reasonable priced. The fried green tomatoes were fresh and delicious. The breading was light and seasoned well. Everyone thought the food was filling and worth the price. The breakfast potatoes were not a fave but everything else was good. The waitress was attentive and friendly. The vibe is casual, cozy. There are cute booths, a high table, and regular tables. The menu includes breakfast/brunch and lunch/dinner entrees. There are also cocktails and non alcoholic drinks in the menu

    Salmon Croquette breakfast
    Teneya S.

    I was in the area, so I decided to try them out. It's a no for me! Pictures speaks volumes... and I don't mean that in a good way!! You can literally see only four potatoes with a few crumbs in the picture straight from the kitchen!! Wasn't good at alll!!! Spend your money elsewhere in the area because this establishment is not it!

    Chicken and Pecan Waffle

    Great food and outstanding service. We took our Men's Fellowship group from church and was greeted by awesome staff and owner. Food was delicious! If ever in Atlanta please make sure you head to The Dining Experience it won't disappoint you

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    Meme R.

    Great place for Breakfast/Brunch! I had an amazing waitress that was very attentive even though they were the only one working today. The place had a nice crowd but wasn't too crowded. The music selection was great. The food was amazing. Definitely will come back again and also recommend.

    Katrina W.

    I had a great experience. The food was good, prepared well and came out in a timely manner. The restaurant was clean. Not busy at my time of visit The waitress was really sweet. I do plan to go back.

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    Tamatha L.

    Our server, Morgan With The Long Hair, was incredible! Super efficient, friendly, and speedy. The food...excellent. Prepared perfectly. Simple, good, real. The ambiance was just fine. Super points for cleanliness. Overall casual and relaxed. Hubby and I are definitely coming back. Only con, it's been open for ~a year and we just found it. recommending to family and friends.

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    Fredricka S.

    1st time visiting was for Sunday brunch. They have a nice size dining area but nothing fancy in terms of decor; however, they offer on-site parking which is a plus! Upon entering we were seated immediately (around 10:30 am) and our server came shortly thereafter. There are no brunch specials or bottomless mimosas but the food was decent and the service was great! I give The Dining Experience a solid 3.5 stars! I would definitely give them another try!

    Fired Fried Green Tomatoes
    Deja S.

    Our server was great! I believe her name was Terry. The restaurant was clean and had a nice vibe. The food tasted good with the exception of 2 items that weren't my personal favorite. The salmon had a bit of a fishy taste rather than a fresh taste. The grits had a broth like base rather than a creamy one (personally I prefer creamy). The waffles were nice and soft. The fried green tomatoes were amazing. Crispy and flavorful. I would go back to try other items on the menu.

    Strawberry waffles, eggs, sausage, hash browns
    Kevin E.

    The food was excellent. We had catfish and grits, strawberry waffles, eggs sausage, and hasbrowns. Everything was amazing! Great service. The food came quickly and hot. The price is affordable. I will definitely be back.

    Pictures of the pasta given. One shrimp cut into three pieces as well as ONE piece of overcooked steak and chicken cut into cubes

    The Experience Pasta was horrible not worth $29. I was beat out of my money. I am so disappointed and will never go back. The fried tomatoes were beyond bland with no garnish or appealing. They didn't have collard greens or Mac and cheese. I hate I wasted $100 at this establishment. Keith Lee exaggerated in my opinion. I had to pay extra for extra sauces that were half filled. See photos. Diner

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    Morgan was a great waitres. Salmon And Grits was perfect. Ngl I'll definitely be coming here ever off day fasho

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    The waitress Deja was awesome. The food was amazing. I ordered the waffles. 5 stars. The atmosphere was great.

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