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Prince Edward Island Mussels - Cafe Lily, Decatur, GA
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Cafe Lily

4.7 (1406)
$31 to $50
European
308 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Café Lily is a venerable neighborhood bistro offering an eclectic variety of cuisines from around the Mediterranean Sea: Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Middle East. Established in 1999, Café Lily remains the quintessential Decatur restaurant, whether you are looking for a nice, romantic dinner, a celebration party, a large event, or just some small plates and a nice glass of wine!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Mediterranean, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Pitillo
  • Private party facilities
    A Decatur institution for over 20 years, Cafe Lily is a warm, neighborhood bistro that features rustic cooking which emphasizes fresh quality ingredients and bold but balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 371-9119
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Decatur
  • Cross Street
    Ponce de Leon Place
  • Parking details
    Private parking spaces surround the building and the metered spots in close vicinity to the restaurant are free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Do NOT park at CVS or at the bank behind Pho King, as they will boot.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur Marta Station is one block away at the intersection of Commerce and Swanton Way, and there is a Marta Bus Stop directly in front of the restaurant on West Ponce de Leon Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Gin/Vodka $5 Tuesday Cocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    $5 House Gin/Vodka Tuesdays

    Gin/Vodka $5 Tuesday Cocktails photo
  • Whiskey Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    $5 House Whiskey Cocktails!

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  • Thursday Half Priced Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:30 am - 2:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Thursday Half Priced Wine Any bottle of wine priced $50or less is half-off

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What 1,406 people are saying

Cafe Lily reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • DeKalb

    Healthy

  • DeKalb

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Lily in Decatur is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "great service." Patrons consistently praise its "deliciously prepared dishes," including brunch favorites and creative cocktails. The ambiance is described as "quiet and beautiful," making it ideal for special occasions. Menu highlights include the lamb Pinchitos and seafood options.
1,406 Reviews
  1. Janice VIP

    Atlanta203 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were headed to a show at Eddie's Attic and decided to grab dinner here first. It was absolutely delicious and the service was great too. We'll definitely be doing this again in the future.

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  2. Julie VIP

    Atlanta18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It hurts my heart to give Cafe Lily less than 5 stars. This has been a favorite place for our family for special occasions for years. (I remember when their location was a jewelry store...) While other members of my family have varied their culinary experiences, I always (and I mean ALWAYS) order the Pinchitos. This dish is (has been) a melt-in-your-mouth combination of lamb, potatoes, and green beans. So, I was so looking forward to our night out with friends -- we were the ones to suggest going to Cafe Lily. I suppose that partly because my expectations were so high, I was so very disappointed. The manager came out to apologize and comped the table dessert. However, I know it will be quite some time before I try Cafe Lily again :-(

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  3. Jada

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I really enjoyed Café Lily. We especially enjoyed the French toast. The service was good. The shrimp and grits and the breakfast wrap was also very good. We will be back again.

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  4. Angela

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delightful brunch we had. There’s a reason Cafe Lily has withstood Decatur’s fickle market. Yummy food and great service. We plan to make it a regular brunch spot!

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  5. Noel

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    as always, the food and the service were excellent. I always enjoy going to Cafe Lily. Im sure you will too.

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  6. Rush VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently well-prepared food at every stage of the meal. Excellent cocktails and creative and delicious mocktails. The cardamom old fashioned was actually pleasant to sip, more so than any others I’ve tasted.

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  7. Rod

    Atlanta3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to Cafe Lily a lot over the years. Great location, very good food and service. We were a little disappointed this time for a few reasons. It took our waitress about 20 minutes to finally take our order; to place was about half full so not very busy at that time. Also, I ordered a cappuccino and my wife a regular coffee. Both were just lukewarm. Instead of a fresh/new cappuccino and coffee, they just microwaved both, so that was very disappointing.

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  8. Robyn

    Atlanta14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third visit in as many weeks. We're trying everything on the menu! So far, so good! Well done. One note though, when the server pushes the wine special - be sure to quote the price. We were kinda shocked when the bill arrived 😬 the wine was worth it though. Cheers!

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  9. yoselin

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy delicioso todos los trago muy rico gracias el lugar tiene un ambiente maravilloso 👏

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  10. Anne VIP

    Atlanta109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner in a lively atmosphere! Every dish was delicious and presented by staff who care about the food and service, and they made sure we had everything we needed. Katie, one of the Lily owners, came by to talk with us and check on our table. We had gambas, falafel, pinchitos and salmon. All were terrific!

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FAQs

Cafe Lily offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 371-9119.

Cafe Lily is rated 4.7 stars by 1406 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Lily does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
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308 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ponce de Leon Place
  • Area
    Decatur
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Mediterranean, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking spaces surround the building and the metered spots in close vicinity to the restaurant are free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Do NOT park at CVS or at the bank behind Pho King, as they will boot.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur Marta Station is one block away at the intersection of Commerce and Swanton Way, and there is a Marta Bus Stop directly in front of the restaurant on West Ponce de Leon Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Pitillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    A Decatur institution for over 20 years, Cafe Lily is a warm, neighborhood bistro that features rustic cooking which emphasizes fresh quality ingredients and bold but balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 371-9119
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