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- SSteveVIPAtlanta Metro •105 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoMy wife and I ENJOYED our annual Christmas dinner at "The Chop House! Our waitress, Sydney, was GREAT! She was excellent at multi-tasking, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our calamari/shrimp appetizer was piping hot and tasty. My wife LOVED her Pomegranate Martini, and my draft Miller Lite was ice cold. My Filet and my wife's Prime Rib were tender, seasoned, and delicious! This restaurant is a TREASURE!!More infoThe Chop House - AthensPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Athens•4.6
- LLaurenNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoMy fiancé and I went to dinner at Osterio Olio to celebrate our engagement. When we were sat at our table we were promptly congratulated, given celebratory champagne, and welcomed with warmth and genuine care! We were treated to two complimentary appetizers along with a complimentary side dish, all of which were delicious! The manager stopped to speak with us several times, congratulating us and checking on our experience the entire time we were there. The food was outstanding-every appetizer, our pizza, and pasta. There was not a bite we took that didn't impress us. More impressive though, is that a restaurant could make us feel so celebrated, special, and like the most important people in the room. By far our favorite place in Athens to celebrate.More infoOsteria OlioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Athens•4.8
- MMichelleAtlanta Metro •5 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe had an amazing dining experience! Our filet was outstanding, the broccoli and corn sides were amazing. The espresso martini- out of this world! We will definitely be back!!!More infoCotton Calf KitchenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Braselton•4.9
- MMichaelNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 1, 2024Excellent Detroit style pizza (my first experience with this variant}. Vibrant but not noisy atmosphere. Highly recommended.More infoEmmy Squared Pizza - AthensPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Athens•4.9
- RRebeccaAtlanta Metro •5 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 27, 2024We are VERY sad tho hear that the new landlords have informed Cafe on Lumpkin that they can no longer remain in their current space. This is very disheartening. I really hope they are able to continue in a different location, and I hope the new owner of the building understands how disappointed the Athens community feels about the closure of Cafe on Lumpkin.More infoThe Café on LumpkinPrice: Moderate• Afternoon Tea• Athens•4.3
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Athens, Georgia is a classic southern city that is renowned for its college music scene. The trendy vibe of the city has now extended to its dining options, and food critics are finally starting to notice what the locals have long known. The food in Athens rocks! Even the cafes are something special, serving locally sourced dishes like roasted pear salad or tomato pie. A casual Mediterranean restaurant puts a contemporary spin on traditional staples like stuffed dates. A southern inspired brewpub prepares comfort food like pork belly as if it were a culinary delicacy. Thanks to a popular Latin restaurant, you can even get a great Cuban 700 miles from Miami.
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