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Joël

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Address: 3290 Northside Pkwy, Buckhead, Atlanta, GA, 30327 | Map It
Phone: 404/233-3500 | Reserve Online

Price range: $$$$
Cuisine: French
Location: Buckhead

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

When founder and James Beard Award-winning chef Joël Antunes decided to leave this elegant brasserie to work at New York City's Plaza Hotel, many a foodie worried that the French-inflected menu would go downhill. But non. Antunes remains a partner in the Atlanta enterprise, and chef Cyrille Holota now occupies the famed dream kitchen, an immaculate and roomy 5,000-square-foot space so vast its creation almost halved the restaurant's seating capacity. Holata does Joël proud. The tomato tart is the perfect mix of fresh vegetables and basil on a crispy cracker, and the truffle grits are so creamy they feel like custard. The atmosphere is romantic, making a visit feel even more special.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
Closed: No lunch Sat. Closed Sun

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by barjay2 from Atlanta on 12/19/07
The restaurant was redone this past year and this was my first visit since then. The new space is still quite contemporary, but smaller, warmer, and a far more inviting experience than it once was.
The food is superb. Joel Antunes is a very talented chef, and the service was very attentive.
It was a wonderful evening out for us at one of the best restaurants in Atlanta.