3279 Roswell Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305-1840
(404) 474-9508
http://www.thebigketch.com/
This was my birthday dinner with Lindsay and Alex!
Ambiance: 10
For a casual hangout with decent food, this is a great place for happy hour and to meet up with friends. We sat on the patio where they had live music. It was a hot night, but they equipped the deck with a few fans and there was a decent breeze to help with the heat. I really enjoyed the live acoustic music...and of course, great company!
Food Quality: 5
The shrimp crap dip was very good!
I had the Shellfish Sampler with a side of corn and hush puppies - all mediocre.
Lindsay really liked her Mixed Grill and found everything to be delicious.
Alex thought her Mahi Mahi was good - it looked like a great value given the large portion, side of broccoli and Greek salad; however the Greek salad wasn't very good.
Drinks were not great either. The sangria and margarita were watered down.
Service: 7
Value: 8
Great value, considering the food and ambiance.
7 Overall Rating - Alison's Restaurant 6/23/11
5500 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(770) 395-0707
http://alisonsrestaurant.com/
For a neighborhood spot, I'd give this a 7 rating.
Ambiance: 8
It was a good sign when we saw the restaurant filled with a good group of folks which I'd describe as a typical local Dunwoody professional crowd. In the four years we've lived near Dunwoody, this location has changed names/owners three times.
We sat on the deck overlooking the shopping center listening to great music and taking in the beautiful night!
Food Quality: 6
Parmesan knots were stale...do you know when you microwave bread and wait to eat it, it gets hard and chewy? That's what these rolls were like - ugh, an utter disappointment!
Greg had their special - the shrimp and scallop cream sauce pasta dish which was pretty good.
I ordered the fried chicken and was disappointed when my plate appeared with a handful of fried boneless chickent tenders on the plate. I might as well have saved some money and ordered chicken fingers someplace else. The loaded cheese and bacon mashed potatoes were, of course, delicious (it's really hard for anyone to mess up my potatoes)! The side of cole slaw was also quite good.
Service: 7
I liked the fact that the kitchen pushed food out quickly. Our server, Nick, was pleasant and patient.
Value: 7
Prices were reasonable. This place has potential to be a great local standby, despite the fried chicken experience!
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(770) 395-0707
http://alisonsrestaurant.com/
Ambiance: 8
It was a good sign when we saw the restaurant filled with a good group of folks which I'd describe as a typical local Dunwoody professional crowd. In the four years we've lived near Dunwoody, this location has changed names/owners three times.
We sat on the deck overlooking the shopping center listening to great music and taking in the beautiful night!
Food Quality: 6
Parmesan knots were stale...do you know when you microwave bread and wait to eat it, it gets hard and chewy? That's what these rolls were like - ugh, an utter disappointment!
Greg had their special - the shrimp and scallop cream sauce pasta dish which was pretty good.
I ordered the fried chicken and was disappointed when my plate appeared with a handful of fried boneless chickent tenders on the plate. I might as well have saved some money and ordered chicken fingers someplace else. The loaded cheese and bacon mashed potatoes were, of course, delicious (it's really hard for anyone to mess up my potatoes)! The side of cole slaw was also quite good.
Service: 7
I liked the fact that the kitchen pushed food out quickly. Our server, Nick, was pleasant and patient.
Value: 7
Prices were reasonable. This place has potential to be a great local standby, despite the fried chicken experience!
7 Overall Rating - A1A Ale Works 6/11/11 (St. Augustine, FL)
1 King St # 101
St. Augustine, FL 32084-4461
(904) 829-2977
http://www.a1aaleworks.com/
With Vegas & Kabes
Ambiance: 5
Hardwood floors throughout, two floors. Live band downstairs. Casual environment.
Food Quality: 8
Kabes said no one has had a bad meal here. For a starter, we had their housemade blue cheese chips and their signature A1A Ale & Cheese soup. At Kabes' recommendation, we ordered the Key Lime Shrimp and Lobster pasta dish and Shrimp and Grits, complete with bacon, garlic, mushroom, scallions & pepper jack cheese grits. We weren't disappointed - the food was very good (not necessarily the healthiest meals, but definitely tasty!)
Service: 5
Our server, Sean, was decent but disappeared after entrees were delivered. We had to request several items such as another set of silverware, glass of water, water refills and an extra spoon.
Value: 10
Wow...we had four entrees, two appetizers, two beers, two teas and dessert for only $129!!!
St. Augustine, FL 32084-4461
(904) 829-2977
http://www.a1aaleworks.com/
With Vegas & Kabes
Ambiance: 5
Hardwood floors throughout, two floors. Live band downstairs. Casual environment.
Food Quality: 8
Kabes said no one has had a bad meal here. For a starter, we had their housemade blue cheese chips and their signature A1A Ale & Cheese soup. At Kabes' recommendation, we ordered the Key Lime Shrimp and Lobster pasta dish and Shrimp and Grits, complete with bacon, garlic, mushroom, scallions & pepper jack cheese grits. We weren't disappointed - the food was very good (not necessarily the healthiest meals, but definitely tasty!)
Our server, Sean, was decent but disappeared after entrees were delivered. We had to request several items such as another set of silverware, glass of water, water refills and an extra spoon.
Value: 10
Wow...we had four entrees, two appetizers, two beers, two teas and dessert for only $129!!!
6.5 Overall Rating - Top Flr 5/27/11
674 Myrtle St.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404 685-3110
http://www.topflr.com/
Recommended by Kathy Hay
Ambiance: 7
It was great night out on this Saturday evening. We sat outside at one of their tables on the sidewalk. We didn't spend anytime inside, so I can't comment on the interior.
Food Quality: 6
Interesting dishes, but none of the plates wowed me.
The tuna tartar was average, at best. The tuna was mashed and the dish was mostly overpowered with sesame oil.
Greg enjoyed his duck confit pizza.
I had the chicken with brussel kim chi. Unfortunately, the chicken was bland.
We did enjoy our sides of macaroni and cheese and potato gnocchi.
Service: 7
Tyler was friendly enough.
Value: 6
Atlanta, GA 30308
404 685-3110
http://www.topflr.com/
Recommended by Kathy Hay
Ambiance: 7
It was great night out on this Saturday evening. We sat outside at one of their tables on the sidewalk. We didn't spend anytime inside, so I can't comment on the interior.
Food Quality: 6
Interesting dishes, but none of the plates wowed me.
Greg enjoyed his duck confit pizza.
Service: 7
Tyler was friendly enough.
Value: 6
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