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The Foundry

3.2 (41 reviews)
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Live music
Classy
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Guava Margarita yum!!!!
Kita H.

Well stopped in for dinner and drinks while staying at The Graduate Hotel. We had no idea who was performing and didn't really care -- it was just background noise as far as I was concerned. This review is strictly about the food, drinks, and table service. I ordered the pink guava margarita, which was freakin' delicious. I really, really liked the flavor of this drink. It was very flavorful with a nice tequila kick. I would order this drink again without hesitation. My boyfriend had the blueberry gin limeade. I didn't like this drink at much, but he seemed to like it. We ordered the jalapeno shrimp appetizer, which featured seared shrimp and a grit cake. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful and paired well with the grit cake. I ordered the Trout and Sweet Corn Grit Cakes for my entree. I was informed that they were out of trout. Le sigh. My heart sank. They were subbing shrimp for the missing trout. I decided to give it a go since the appetizer was so good and the entree was basically using the same main components. The dish was good, but I kept imagining how great it would have been with trout. My boyfriend ordered The Local Burger, which was pretty basic and not very good. I wish the patty had more seasoning or something to make it special. Our server was cheerful and energetic. She was knowledgeable and made good suggestions. Service flowed smoothly. Overall, I have no major complaints about my visit. I would probably return here for drinks and go elsewhere for food since nothing really blew me away.

This is medium rare. It's almost raw in the center.
Wendy D.

Skip it! I came here before a Concert to support the venue hosting my favorite artist. It took 90 minutes to receive and eat half of my steak, which was under cooked. By the time I got to find a general admission seat, I got a crappy seat separate from my date. Very very disappointing.

Wings, fries, and burger
Amber R.

Really cool venue! Our server was EXCELLENT even though there was a very large crowd. There is not a bad seat in the house, however arrive early to ensure you snag a seat. We originally had a seating issue which was addressed promptly by the staff, and handled in a more than fair way. We will definitely return and recommend!

Ms. Pat
Dwreck I.

Kitchen closes arbitrarily, came in at 830 and they said the cook was already closing. The bartender was a sweet older woman named Pat that moved as slow as molasses. She took over 5 mins to make an ice water. This place could be so awesome if it was better managed and book much better talent. The food may be decent, but I'll never know. Whatever

From our seat....loved the place.
Rock G.

My friends and I visited this place to listen to Charlie Starr play solo. The place was great, acoustics were great on the third floor. The drinks were not watered down and the food was great. They had a great deal where if you buy an entree before 7pm,a get an appetizer for free. Huge portions. One of my favorite places to hear live music. I will be back !!

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I have been going here since I moved to Athens in 2010. A great venue of Wonderful Music.

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We were staying in the hotel. I called to get ticket and dinner info but they never picked up the phone.

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Pretty nice setup. The staff was pleasant. The food was good and the location was unique. All in all, nice place.

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Really cool venue but the drinks are way too expensive. Staff is also extremely rude so it really takes away from the venue.

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3/17/17 -Saint Patrick's day. Waited OVER TWO HOURS for food. Music was good. Almost walked out.

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