This is not a post based solely on my experience. I wasn't planning to write a review until a colleague shared with me today that they had a nearly identical experience at this same location. I visited the restaurant on Wednesday evening with a colleague, and while the sushi itself was quite good, the overall experience was deeply unsettling. It was extremely concerning to observe the bartender consuming alcohol on the job an observation that became more understandable once we realized that the obviously intoxicated woman was the General Manager of the restaurant. Her laughter was loud, her conversations were disruptive, and her phone was playing at full volume throughout the restaurant. This behavior was difficult to ignore and highly unprofessional, particularly for someone in a leadership role. While she appeared to be a pleasant young woman on a personal level, professionalism must remain a priority in management. When leadership fails to uphold standards, it inevitably sets the tone for the staff. This is unfortunate, as the establishment has clear potential. However, without consistent professional oversight and expectations from management, that potential is diminished. The owners may want to reassess their management standards if they wish to preserve the quality of the dining experience and the restaurant's reputation. A concerned patron offering constructive feedback read more

I really liked the decor. They have a cool looking bar with beautiful light fixtures. The food was good, but it took forever to get it. Our server appeared annoyed that we wanted our drinks in a timely manner. The scorched salmon roll was excellent. The salmon kale Caesar salad sans croutons was good. The lemon parm fries were good, but the server brought my friend plain fries and then told her she could add the lemon and Parmesan...not cool. I eventually got my Gadot (drink) and it was good. Would I go back??? Not sure. I may ask to sit at the bar and see if that helps me get my food and drinks faster. read more

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Stopped by a quick lunch here and their menu is expansive, they've got wings to burgers and salads to sushi but I wasn't impressed with the sushi. It was good but nothing to really be excited about. Atmosphere is nice, beautiful area inside. We had the fried green tomato's that I liked, but all in all I'd just avoid the sushi and try something else! Conveniently located in downtown. read more

Thrive - Rainbow roll - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I went here for the first time before a concert. I ordered the spider roll and fries. Everything was delicious and the service was great. read more

Thrive - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We had a very special early dinner at Thrive last Wednesday. We started with the potsticker app, as the waitress recommended it. It was amazing, especially the slightly spicy vinaigrette. The pickled veggies complemented the pot stickers perfectly. I got the braised beef shank with mashed potatoes & broccoli. It was super umami tasting. I kept wondering how they got all that meaty flavor, perhaps bone marrow? We ended with a shared dessert of crispy biscuits with whisky soaked peaches. The best tasting peach dessert I've ever had. The atmosphere seemed a bit cold to me, very clean & modern. Great service! read more

Thrive - Dessert of Peaches & Biscuits, omg, so good! - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

If you are attending an event at either the Mercedes-Benz Stadium or State Farm Arena I highly recommend this restaurant for your dining option. Easy walking distance from here to the venue of your choice. The staff were amazing from our entry, bar selection, appetizers, dinner service to a very satisfying dessert. Never felt rushed and our server was very attentive to our requests. Sushi not your preference? No worries there are plenty of other menu staple to please everyones palate. Recommend making a reservation just in case. Otherwise the wait for a table could interfere with the aforementioned start time of your event. read more

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I actually enjoyed this place a bit, walking in the vibe was pretty decent. It was very quiet though and the service was not great at all. Our waiter hardly came to check on us and even forgot to ask us what we wanted to drink and had to remind him. Wasn't great service at all. The food made up for it though, I got the salmon with the glaze on it and it tasted amazing! The couscous was a bit salty but the salmon was everything. Plating was everything and I loved the green beans a lot. They had a nice texture and great flavor. For an appetizer we got the buratta and the bread and it was excellent! I do wish there was more bread though but overall it was delicious. So the food was definitely 9/10 for me as for the service it wasn't great. If you are looking for a good place to eat a casual dinner or even a business meeting spot you should check this out! read more

Thrive - Hoisin Bourbon Glazed Salmon - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The food was just ok. Our server was wonderful which made up for some of the issues. Food came out late, but were offered a free appetizer. We tried to get a drink at the bar before our reservation and were ignored. Unfortunately I would not return. read more

Chanel and her team are awesome! If you're planning an event in downtown Atlanta, I highly recommend Thrive. I came here for a board dinner and they ensured we had a wonderful night. Our meal was served buffet style which allowed us to mix and mingle easily and some of the highlights for me were: mashed potatoes, sushi, fresh fruit, and the cheesecake, which was incredible. I love a buffet so everyone can get exactly what they want! Chanel's staff provided boxes so we could take leftovers home and the next day I was so happy to find my cheese and fruit selection in my hotel room mini fridge. Our evening at Thrive was a memorable one; I'd happily return. read more

Whoever the chef is that created this menu and keeps updating it deserves a Michelin star. The flavor combinations are out of this world. The food tastes so good it honestly does not make sense. I will argue with anyone who will listen that this is the best food in downtown Atlanta. Now, the service? Extremely slow. And some servers I would just prefer not to have. For example, the Spanish-speaking male server is terrible. I truly do not understand how he is still employed. On the flip side, you have servers like Ashley (I might be getting her name wrong), who is so sweet and personable every single time. The bar here pours heavy. If that is your thing, it is perfect. Not really my thing though, I just come for the food. The Spanish-speaking guy refuses to come to the table, but whatever, I just tip him low. The real star of the show will forever be the food. I do not even eat sushi, but I still end up here at least once a week because I work downtown. Only one request: please change the risotto back. It does not need to be lemon pepper. SN: The atmosphere really makes you feel like you are downtown Atlanta. read more

Thrive - Salmon - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Empty except one couple and a guy that the bartender steel can't seem to break away from to pour the drink I ordered. It's 8:45 PM when I get here there are a bunch of servers and kitchen people getting off. They close at 10- don't even have any top shelf vodka bc they ran out ("it's the end of our month") Yes I ordered but still no drink Or water even Took over 10 min just for her to say hi to me been here 25 min and still HAVE NO DRINK.... Finally get my drink and then my appetizer comes out with my food. Just avoid the headache I'm sure Atlanta is full of fantastic sushi spots. This isn't it read more

Fried green tomatoes are good Specialty drinks were great. The dessert peach cobbler and ice cream was also good. My husbands fresh fish was also good. read more

Thrive - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I parked in the AAA parking lot which is $14 for two hours. Then walked across the street to THRIVE. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the bartender YoYo. I ordered the Bartender's Choice where you ask the Bartender for the daily special for drinks. I don't remember what she made, but she made it with Jack Daniel's and it very good! For eats, I ordered the Spicy Salmon sushi and Chicken Quesadilla from their happy hour menu. My god mother had a glass of wine with their Thai Chili & Lime Wings and Caesar salad with avocados on top (she was craving avocados). Overall the meal was good. Yo-yo and Rafiq were very helpful and checked in on us regularly. The decor and music selection added a nice finish. Overall, my god mother and I enjoyed our meal and had a nice time! read more

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Me and my niece went to an event at the GA Congress Center and decided to have dinner at Thrive. The food was delicious, I ordered the seafood mac n cheese and my niece ordered the shrimp and grits, she also ordered a sushi roll! The service was excellent, the ambiance was nice! Beautiful decor, not too crowded for a cold in the A! Not familiar with their parking situation; however, we left our vehicles at the congress center! Wanted to get the extra steps, very fun evening! read more

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We were downtown on a Monday afternoon looking for a place to eat lunch and stumbled across Thrive. Our server was amazing. Very attentive and knowledgeable. Food was delivered quickly! Again, this was a regular Monday afternoon. We ordered the Calamari with sweet chili sauce. The sweet chili sauce was good, but I felt like it was too much for my taste. I prefer crispy calamari and with the sauce, they were far too wet. That is the ONLY thing I didn't like about this place. My 3 year old got chicken tenders and seasoned fries (not on the lunch menu). I typically judge a place by how good their fries are, and they did not disappoint!! These chicken tenders were not your typical frozen reheated tenders. They seemed like gourmet, and they were HUGE! Very impressed. I had the Thrive Special. My husband had the Rainbow Roll and the Thai Chili & Lime Wings. The wings flavor was really unique and the wings are huge (served with 3). My brother ordered a regular burger with no onions and or cheese. He didn't need to add ketchup or anything and he kept raving about how good it was. Finally, we all shared the Georgia Peach Biscuits. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! We all were just about HOW GOOD that dessert was. Overall, this place is very sleek with a beautiful atmosphere. Amazingly tasty food. I DEFINITELY plan to return there whenever I go downtown again. read more

I was invited to join a group for a dinner gathering at Thrive in downtown Atlanta. It's well maintained with a separate bar area, restrooms are the individual stations, and it's large enough for groups. The servers are knowledgeable about all aspects of the menu, including the sushi. Thrive sushi was a safe choice along with several appetizers. The food did take some time to arrive, and I'll admit, our party of 8 people probably slowed things down. Overall, I had a good time at this restaurant. There is enough variety to find something that you will enjoy at this place. read more

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Bar service sucks. Really BADLY! We sat there for ten minutes and nobody looked at me nor my colleague! No acknowledgment whatsoever! Daaaanngggg. The bar was cluttered with dirty glasses on the bar top and tables too! It appeared that they had nobody bussing them. Ew. We moved to a dining room table and our cute server YoYo was a sweet gal but slightly vapid. We were told that they had no sake in the place either. Wow. It took 40 minutes for our food to arrive and then out came our salads! This should have been brought out first! The timing and thoughtfulness was lacking and I do NOT blame our server as this is an obvious negligence of the management to not instruct their employees better. Our food was very tasty, however, and well-prepared to boot. I don't recommend coming here if you're in a hurry. Just saying. read more

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Sat at the bar and ordered cocktails and food. The bartender was terrific. She warned us the kitchen was backed up and that drinks would be quick but food could be slower. The restaurant was busy and we were happy to have a drink (or more) while waiting, though we appreciated her candor. My wife ordered one of their craft cocktails but requested it to be less on the sweet side. The bartender checked back in immediately after serving us to see how the drinks turned out. My wife, after some convincing by the bartender, shared the drink was a bit too sweet. The bartender took back the drink, made a few tweaks, and then it was perfect. The food was exceptional. We ordered the salmon and shrimp salad with arugula. The restaurant could use more staffing or prioritize busing the bar and tables. Throughout the night patrons would leave and the tables weren't cleaned for up to an hour. Having a clean front of house is important and makes the restaurant more inviting. It also begs the question of the back of house (a.k.a. kitchen) cleanliness. read more

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So . . . The food was great! I had a sushi (smoked salmon, salmon, and tuna)--very good, beautifully presented; my bestie had Chilean Salmon--yum. Yum. Yum! My husband had the fried airline chicken, and, yes, WONDERFUL! As an appetizer, we shared the chicken ginger potstickers. They were good but cold. They'd sat, for a while. Two parties who came to the bar (and ordered) after we ordered and got their apps and drinks before we did. In fact, I finished a phone call before entering (5 minutes) and went to the water closet. My husband and bestie still had not been offered waters or a drink order when I sat. They'd been seated for at least 10 minutes. At some point, a friend of ours came in, and we caught her attention, and she sat with us, waiting for her date for the game. She had to call attention to be acknowledged for a drink order--at least 10 minutes after she sat--we had still not received our drink order. While our friend was chatting with us, a woman who Had been sitting on the other corner of the bar since arrived (chatting with a man and another woman) came behind the bar and started chatting up our friend. It was at that point, I asked (our friend) and realized the woman (on her laptop, chatting up our friend) was the general manager. After the chat, she sat back down at her laptop. Another employee had been hanging out, doing nothing to assist, chatting and hanging with her (the GM) (after the previous two guests [employees?] had left). The young bartender was STRUGGLING! The bar was 80% full plus 3 of the 5 tables served by the bar were filled. No one was helping. The GM (sitting AT THE BAR, ON HER LAPTOP, remember) never raised a finger or an eyebrow to help, to call for help, in any way. We finally received our app with no flatware or plates--but only after I asked the bartender if our app was ordered. After waiting for flatware/napkins for at least two minutes, I walked from my corner of the bar, over to the GM )and other employee playing and chatting at the other corner of the bar) and asked for plates and flatware. They instructed the poor, struggling bartender to get them for us. Whew! We finally got a sec opportunity to order a drink but only after after we had finished our meal. The food was GREAT! The service was poor, but the service was poor because the GM didn't lift a finger to assist--not in a single way. I don't care the reason for her on her laptop. Her employee was struggling. She lost sight of the purpose of the service industry. Meanwhile, the employee who was playing around with her (well, bouncing between her and the hostess) deigned to go behind the bar and serve three people who came in and started chatting him up (friends, acquaintances at least). He, then, went to the bar and served them, stayed with them and did nothing else to assist in any way. He was having a grand ole time entertaining as though he were in his living room! I usually ONLY leave reviews when service has gone above and beyond because, lately, every breath, everyone expects a survey, but this is a clear case of mismanagement. She (the GM) needs to be pulled in and taught how to do her job. We are close friends with a GM of a bourbon bar/restaurant we frequent 2-3 times a week: I asked my husband "can you imagine H****** sitting at the bar on her laptop when customers are 'doing without'?" WTH?! As we paid our tab and were leaving--getting the tab took about 7 minutes--, I asked the server/bartender what was happening. He was clearly uncomfortable and over his head. He didn't want to pass any blame. My husband said: "we know plenty of places where you can tend bar and get the support you need." When I asked about the GM and the other dude, he said "well, he's off and not really supposed to be here." Hey, GM, send him the F**K home and help the person working! Do your job! We won't return. And I'm sad. The food AND drinks were really good. We were there to see a concert. We gave ourselves two hours for dinner and to walk two blocks (to the Tabernacle). We got in the building (no line at the venue) at 7:50 after arriving at the restaurant at 6:05. We wasted no time, so . . . What a waste of a great opportunity of beautiful space and tasty food! read more

I came here for dinner with coworkers one night ordered quite a few items. The chicken wings were great as were the calamari rings, but the burrata and my Duck entree were rather underwhelming. The drinks were decent too. read more

We found Thrive on Yelp! But didn't pay attention to the hours. Showed up during their afternoon break and was told that they were only serving a limited happy hour menu. Upon seeing we were a little disappointed the host said that her talk to the sushi chef....who in turn said that her be happy to make us some rolls. And OMG was it AMAZING. I was able to get our family of 4 seven delicious rolls for right around $100. Such great service and value in addition to the quality of food!!!! read more

Thrive - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sat at the bar and was greeted immediately. Ordered the Pork chop dinner and it was excellent. Glaze/sauce was very good without being overpowering and the Brussels and apples were crisp and refreshing. Next time I come to downtown ATL I will be back. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink by myself on a Saturday...sat at bar and ordered an old fashioned. Dude took a few minutes to come over, empty place mostly, but he was busy talking to other coworkers. White guy with facial hair. Hat turned backwards. Brought me my drink and it truly had zero whisky in it. Seriously. Way too sweet. I asked someone else about it and another man, tall African American, said he'd make me another one. He did and it was so much better. I could actually taste the whiskey. Which...hello...you SHOULD in an old fashioned. Right?? So first guy tried to sell me a $15 bitters and sugar drink...it was horrible. But the other guy made it right. Thank you!! Only reason for the two stars. First guy actually walked past me and saw me put my drink towards bar, away from me, and looked at it and didn't say a word. Whatever. read more

Thrive is my go-to spot. I always have to start my meal with the calamari, it's amazing! The staff is consistently polite, and the drinks never miss. The vibe inside is always chill, the kind of environment that helps you reset and recharge. Even though it's a bit of a drive from where I am, it's always worth it,every visit feels like a small escape. I've had the pleasure of meeting both the chef and the GM, they're great people. The GM's constant smile and warm personality truly make you feel welcome and appreciated. Even though I grabbed a to-go order today, I had to take a moment to finally leave this review. read more

Great place to have a romantic dinner or drinks at the bar with friends. All of the staff are friendly and ready to help you. Excellent menu to choose from. For a downtown bar and grill, the prices are not bad. read more

Thrive - Dragons Breath - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Very cool eclectic spot in Atlanta. The bar was welcoming. The bartender made a very cool berry mocktail which was delicious. We then moved to our table. We ordered chicken potstickers and calamari. Both were very tasty. Then we ordered spicy tuna mango roll and the bourbon salmon over spaghetti squash veggie melody. We finished every scrap! We also got a very reasonably priced sauvignon blanc to have with our meal. Will definitely go back! Super YUM! Great value for the price too! read more

Thrive - Bourbon glazed salmon - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Prior to the Strength of a Woman concert on 5/12, made reservations online the same day. Easy on Open Table. Arrived a little early and we were immediately seated by the hostess. Our server was friendly and explained the happy hour (only at bar) and ingredients for the signature cocktails. She was patient and helpful. Drinks were the Paloma and Lychee Martini. Delicious. Dinner was Raging Passion sushi and that amazing Garlic Shrimp and Grain Salad. It was perfect to eat prior to the concert! Restrooms were clean and atmosphere was really chill. Easy to walk across the street to State Farm Arena too. Definitely will go back and try one of the reggae or soca events after hours. read more

Thrive - Raging Passion Roll - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Let's start by saying that Ambiance is absolutely gorgeous when you walk in. The food was amazing and the service was friendly. We started our journey with two cocktails, the lychee martini and the bite the bullet. And then we had sushi appetizers. We enjoyed a Thrive Philly sushi roll, which was my favorite and the raging passion roll, which was really good, but it was very spicy. We enjoyed both of them, I think babe liked the raging passion more because he loves the spice. Then we got our entrées. Babe had the turkey club with fries. It was a thick, huge sandwich and he said it was really good. I had the bourbon glaze salmon medium- can you say amazing in flavorful because that's what it was! We were actually too full for dessert and we didn't really see the dessert menu because we would've been very much tempted... But we did have room for one more cocktail, and because the lychee martini was so good we got two of those! Now we're onto the payment system, which was awesome. You just scan the QR code and it lets you split the bill or pay all together. It was very simple and interactive. And made the whole process just that much easier! If when we return to Atlanta, we would love to dine at thrive again. read more

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I was looking for a place for happy hour close to my hotel and the reviews were really good. The website mentions happy hour but doesn't include a menu. I sat at the bar and was given the full menu. I asked about the happy hour and was told they have some wine specials. I wasn't given any further details so not sure what was included or discounted. I tried the eel roll. It was delicious. The fish was fresh and had a nice presentation. The bartender was so attentive and friendly. If you're in the area I definitely recommend. read more

Thrive - Eel roll - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place will have you say "Daaaaaaaang!!!" The design and decor surround you in chill, as if you are stepping inside a magazine. We ordered the Brussel sprouts swimming in the balsamic reduction and these bad boys were full of crunch and juice, without a hint of bitterness. The watermelon salad was a magical combo of sandia, feta cheese and basalmic dressing and mint leaves and arugula. Trust me, these flavors have power and charm. Wife had the chicken sandwich with chibata bread with fries. The service is high class, the host wore a jacket. Most food came out fast, but on other days the kitchen was slower so it may depend on the day. The prices are very reasonable considering the menu, ambience, class. The parking is a mystery, we walked and I didn't see any street or garage parking nearby. read more

Thrive - Elderflower drink - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We were extremely disappointed with our recent visit. The service was painfully slow--sat at a Hi top in the bar for over 20 minutes without being acknowledged and had to ask someone to take our order. After waiting an hour, the appetizer finally arrived, conveniently just as I was trying to cancel it. When I mentioned to the bartender that we'd been there for an hour, his response was, "We got really busy." No apology, just excuses. We eventually cancelled our entrees and asked to speak to the manager, but was told she was too busy to speak to us. The worst thing a restaurant can do is fail to own up to its mistakes. This wasn't our first visit, but it may be the last? The ambience is nice, but it doesn't make up for the poor service. Good luck--you'll read more

Dropped by here for some lunch before perusing downtown and was greatly delighted! Some friends and I browsed online for a bite to eat, and Thrive was in a really convenient spot, with a great menu! Right away, we were blown away by the ambiance and interior of the restaurant -- super chic! I ordered the Herben Tuna Nicoise, some Salmon Sashimi, and got Crispy Calamari Rings for our appetizer. Our waiter was so nice and charismatic, and recommended some great dishes! Food came out timely and was delicious alongside great presentation! Would definitely drop by again! read more

Thrive - Herben Tuna Nicoise - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place was amazing the Tuna Burger was so delicious. The passion roll and Ceviche were also so good. I will definitely be going back before leaving ATL. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was very nice and pleasant. read more

Thrive - Tuna Burger, Tuna ceviche, passion roll - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food was great and our waitress, Melissa, was super attentive and helpful. I had the short ribs dinner and the burrata appetiser. Both were excellent. read more

An excellent first experience-we stayed 2hrs chatting over drinks! My husband and I took a chance and ventured downtown to find something new and we are impressed! Although currently renovating on one side, the resturant is fully operating and LIVE. We were early, being the FIRST 5pm customers, but they were ready. We had a window seat which allowed us the ability to really look around and see the entire space which quickly changed as the sunset from a bright sunny room to a dimly lit, upscale lounge. The posh resturant has window seats, high tops, family style buffet tables and a- COUCH- all on the floor. Sounds like a lot but it works well together. The food was "just enough" - a nice fusion between asian/american and unique drinks. Although our hostess expressed the Fried chicken was often sent back, and the Shrimp/grits was a favorite along with the Salmon, I tried the chicken and am very happy I did. I do appreciate service that informs and let you make your decision. Her honesty was refreshing so I was prepared. Our drinks were great- mines with fresh Thyme and his has a "Thai sweet chili" infusion. We had to speak with the Bartender to get more info on that spicy drink Overall, we will be back very soon. Parking is a bit expensive unless you find street parking and use the Parkmobile app- it only cost us $4.50 for 2hrs but we did have to circle the block twice. read more

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Great service, delicious food! Great place to take a work group for after hours fun.

A busy night with the Usher concert happening however I was able to get seated quick and didn't want long for food. My waitress helped me with selections and the food was good! Cute and cozy restaurant. read more

Thrive - THAI CHILI & LIME WINGS Watermelon Salad - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I don't usually leave reviews, but this place really exceeded my expectations. I stopped by yesterday, the bar was very busy, bartenders were clearly overwhelmed, but still figured out a way to keep my glass filled with a well balanced smoked old fashion. The manager Chanel came over and suggested I try the best fried green tomatoes I've ever had. I will be back to try the entrees. I was full off of the apps! read more

Thrive - Fried green tomatoes - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Honestly loved this place! Everything was delicious, our server was the sweetest and I love that they had crème brûlée on the menu!! Get the Seafood Mac n cheese... you won't regret it. read more

Thrive - Cream Brulee - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The ambiance here is very chic. It is definitely a super cute spot. We got there around the time that they reopened at 5pm. So it was very few people here, which made it a tad odd why our food took so long to come out. I really wanted the salmon burger, however, that was only an option for the lunch menu. In lieu of the salmon burger, we had the sesame tuna burger, which was unique. Something was slightly missing from the flavoring. However, the parmesan fries was pure excellence. read more

Thrive - Sesame tuna and parmesan fries - New American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia