Athens, US, offers Southern charm with a blend of traditional comfort food like fried chicken, grits, and regional barbecue, reflecting its rich cultural and musical heritage.
Seafood • American • Vegetarian • Breakfast-brunch
"We have been coming to the Five and Ten well before they left the Five Points location. Excellent service and venue but honestly the food just isn’t what it used to be, and frankly not good. Comments in the pictures but in short the Caesar salad should have been called the cheese salad and the new Frogmore Stew was bland and not worthy of returning to the menu, the mussels and prawns were tasteless."
Cafés • Coffee • American • Vegetarian
"Best lunch in Athens, hands down. Huge, filling salads with the yummiest pita bread ever and creative sandwiches are your main choices. The Big Salad is my favorite, it has everything but the kitchen sink in there roasted turkey, turkey bacon, olives, roasted potatoes, green beans, artichokes... all kinds of stuff is in there! Make sure you get the gazpacho if she has it on the menu, it's awesome! Marti is an attentive, sweet owner and she has created a beautiful spot to grab lunch."
Casual • Salads • Seafood • Italian
"This was the best experience we have had in quite sometime. The moment we walked in, we notice the manger/owner was working setting up tables and had his employees working like a machine. We were seated and greeted by a very energetic waitress that from start to finish, she was the best. The food came out before expectations. We also noticed, it wasn't just us getting awesome service. Every table was waited on in a timely manner and the food just kept coming out of the kitchen. The owner here has done a fantastic job of hiring both on the floor and in the kitchen the food was off the chain good and the best Italian food you are going to get in this area. Go for it,, you wont be dissapointed"
Full • American • Catering • North American
"It's a very cute venue. So well decorated and incredibly friendly and happy service. The food was good, not great. I didn't have a hangover so there's a good chance that having a hangover and needing the respite of this comfort food would have helped give it a fifth star. Alas, I was not drunk or hungover. That being said, a delicious sausage patty and well cooked bacon. French toast was good. The pancake was meh. Breakfast potatoes were well cooked but needed salt. The over medium eggs had runny whites, and not just a little bit. If you don't do running whites, which I don't, the eggs were mostly inedible. Could be a fluke but it was my experience. Good **** mary but it didn't cover with the bacon salted celery stalk so that left it pretty basic. The servers are so friendly though it made up for any criticism. We were here for OU sibs weekend and will likely patron again throughout kiddos college career here. Very well done establish and just plain fun."
Tea • Food • Chicken • American
"Food for the Soul is open for lunch Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and is well worth a visit. The restaurant specializes in home cooked foods ranging from fried pork chops, baked chicken, and salmon croquettes to collards, butterbeans, and devilled eggs. Selections vary daily, but the standards like fried chicken and macaroni and cheese are always there. Diners can eat inside the restaurant or take meals to go. Plate choices include meat and vegetable combos or the buffet option. Parking is beside the restaurant on a side street, but there are a couple of handicapped spots directly in front."
Greek • Coffee • European • Desserts
"No pretentious kickshaws here just excellent honest actikabel food in a charming sociable environment with a late night cosiness. Very fresh, well balanced dishes. It is not a great operation some ingredients recur appreciably during the menu, but everything was so well valued and executed it doesn't matter. Wouldn't miss it on my next visit to Athens."
Full • Pizza • No Delivery • Vodka Drinks
"Service was great and food was awesome. Had the Georgia Cobb salad. It was so flavorful and amazing. The pizza was great too according to the fam."
Bbq • Ribs • Wings • Chicken
"How, beautiful people. I like their pulled chicken sandwiches and coleslaw is my favorite. I never tried their wings, but they are huge. I go here a lot because I'm a Dasher and the workers are friendly."
Cheese • Burgers • Fast Food • Chocolate
"Well I stopped in on my way out of town because a friend of mine was raving how good Sonics breakfast burritos and tater tots were. That is exactly what I ordered. The burrito only had bacon and one tiny bite of sausage in it. I finally found the egg at the bottom 1/3 of the burrito. The cheese they put in it was cold and not melted. The burrito itself was slightly over room temperature which is weird because I had to wait on them to apparently make it which is fine if it is actually heated which it wasn't. My friend told me how hot the tater tots always are but unfortunately my seemingly had been setting awhile as they were actually cool to the touch. Out of a large I only ate four or five of them. Kinda disappointing for my first time going to sonic. Sadly I doubt I'll ever return to one based on this first impression."
Pubs • Fish • Steak • Burgers
"What a great experience!!! We went for lunch and had a half Capresse salad a BLT and s couple of ice teas. This restaurant is a little more expensive than many other places, it?s it?s worth it. The food is fresh, perfectly prepared and nicely seasoned.Their fries are magical. We really appreciated the cloth napkins and serving platters. The restaurant has a nice feel withthousands of beer bottles on shelves around the perimeter. Service is top notch. An interesting feature is a tip shaming boardwith some patrons bills and tips?. come on folks?. servers deserve better. This looks like a great place to have a few drinkswith you friends. A super selection of beers and alcohols (many price levels). We definitely will be back if we are in the areawith friends."
Grill • Chicken • American • North American
"Zach was the best server I ever had. He went beyond and beyond in the delivery of the largest Taco Tuesday at all and could not only deliver fried Jalapenos, but also a whole Nacho dish with our buffalitos. Not even mention the amazing, handmade Margarita he could deliver to us. Even though he didn't do anything, Zach gave such a personal experience that I could believe he ran the whole show himself. Thank you and God bless!!"
Bbq • Lunch • American • North American
"It is being operated as a pick-up and delivery restaurant, but Pre-Covid had tables available. The wings and sauces are good. They are reliable and freendly."
Sushi • Asian • Casual • Japanese
"Been here upwards of 60 times for the last few years. The $8 bowls are huge and taste great (fried rice, spicy chicken, and teriyaki is a must to start it), you can get 3 small sushi rolls for about $11 and they're great as well. I've had sushi all over the country and Ginger's sushi is definitely the best in town. If you're a guy, you'll probably spend between $10 and $20 on sushi which isn't all that bad honestly, the pick 3 would be enough for most girls though. Before covid, they even had a basement asian market which was super cool, but has since shut down I believe. Highly recommend this place and make sure to tip the hard workers!"
Seafood • Fast Food • Breakfast • South American
"On my first visit in mid-November, I tried the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Scrambler with Fruit and Biscuit, along with the Georgia Peach French Toast. My second visit was this past Saturday, where I indulged in the Salmon Cakes Benedict and the Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar Biscuit, as shown in the picture below. I enjoyed a coffee on my first visit and opted for sweet tea this time. I also sampled my friend's cheese grits and loved everything I tried. The biscuits are quite filling, so don't hesitate to take leftovers home with you. I appreciated the fact that the server gave me a water cup without me having to ask for one. The wait time on both occasions was reasonable, and I liked the self-service counter which made the whole dining experience more efficient. If you do have to wait, you can take a stroll in the Oconee River Park located next to the restaurant. I am looking forward to returning to try out more dishes from their menu, especially the Pimento Cheese Burger, Breakfast Taco Plate, Pulled Pork Bowl, and Cinnamon Bun."
Pubs • Pizza • Seafood • British
"one of the best atmospheres in breathing. a lot of Friday is here with good company and drinks. would not recommend eating too much if they are interested in a beautiful authentic meal (the Indian inspired dishes are not very authentic), but to eat something, that is not bad! fischchips is the way to go at this end. else- no complaining and the service is phenomenal and lively."
Cakes • Salads • Seafood • American
"Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5More"
Greek • Casual • Vegetarian • Mediterranean
"I am always impressed by The Mediterranean Grill. Whenever we order from here, we always get the large Greek salad and Gyro plate. The homemade hummus, pita, and tzatziki are outstanding. The food is consistently fresh and the gyro meat is cooked perfectly."
Vegan • Salads • Seafood • Vegetarian
"The restaurant is usually quite busy on weekends, but the service and food are always outstanding and we never feel rushed. We've tried nearly everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. As someone who moved to Boston from elsewhere, I was thrilled to find scallion pancakes on the menu. The addition of a light and incredibly fresh rock crab salad takes it to the next level. Even my husband now craves it! The lobster rolls and scallop fried rice are fantastic. The oysters are consistently fresh and the selection changes regularly, while the oyster shooters have a nice spicy kick to them. The cocktails are unique, but they also make a delicious Manhattan. Though I usually dislike paying for parking, it's completely worth it for this restaurant."
French • American • Barbecue • North American
"Food was great and service was so friendly!"
Lunch • Mexican • Chicken • Burritos
"I have to say, QDOBA is the best Mexican food chain ever! Chipotle on Court Street doesn't measure up, the protein lacks flavor. But QDOBA is amazing, their variety of protein options always surprises me. I've been craving birria tacos, and QDOBA had them! I can still taste that juicy brisket. It may not be as authentic as other places, but in Athens, you take what you can get. And don't forget to try their guac! It's made with fresh avocados, not frozen like other restaurants. I'll definitely be back, QDOBA!"