Xperience - Sports Bar & Lounge
★★★★☆ 3.5 (35) • $$
"Xperience Sports Bar & Lounge, also known as Xperience International, was a pleasant surprise. I thought both the food and service here were good. Where else in Atlanta can you get a high-quality, cooked-to-order, grass-fed steak with sides for $24? What a great deal.We originally wanted to eat on the patio at the Lions. However, when we saw their patio was completely full, I walked down the sidewalk of Crossroads Village (the shopping center at the corner of Buford Highway and Clairmont Road) and saw an empty table on Xperience's patio. I walked inside Xperience (one of the two front doors was propped open), was greeted by friendly server Jeana W, and I asked her if we could have dinner on the table outside. There was only one other table, suitable for a small group, outside and it was taken by a group of ladies smoking hookah. Like the Lions, Xperience offers hookah in addition to food and drink.This used to be Empire Sports Bar & Lounge: https://bit.ly/34CAWaT. Xperience opened in its place in mid-September 2020.Inside, wow. This is a sports bar and then some. Big, bright TVs everywhere. Two spacious rooms, both with bars. And the atmosphere is that of a club/lounge. It's lavish. Unless you've been inside, you'd never expect it looking from the outside because of the storefront's reflective tinted windows. We visited for dinner and I saw the interior turn from brightly-lit daytime service to dark, club-like, nighttime service. When I walked inside right before sunset, I saw a mix of clientele enjoying themselves: groups smoking hookah, guys on their laptops, and singles at the bar. If you're looking for a more traditional sports bar, you might want to head elsewhere because this is more of a nightclub and lounge.During our visit, we were handed two menus, one for hookah and the other for food and non-alcoholic beverages. Surprisingly, they didn't have an alcoholic drink menu yet. However, the business was still fairly new at the time so they may very well have a proper drink menu by the time you read this. They already appeared to be serving a full bar with cocktails. Hookahs were $25 each with seven flavor options, $10 refills, and Mighty Freeze ($27) and House Hookah ($30) for a bit more.Generally, the cuisine served was American and Southern. Appetizers had lady names such as the Lily ($8) which was hummus with balsamic reduction and grilled pita bread and the Victoria ($11) which was grilled shrimp with cucumber mango salad. They offered tacos (chicken, shrimp, and steak; three for $14-15), wings in five flavors/sauces (10 for $12, 20 for $22, 30 for $32), entree-sized salads ($15-18 each), sandwiches ($11-12 each with fries), and specials such as the Southern Hospitality ($18), consisting of grilled free-range chicken breast, the Chamblee Salmon ($22) that comes with potato cake, and the Com' on Man ($25) New Zealand lamb chops.Take note: They have Taco Tuesday when it's three for $10 tacos and Grown Woman Wednesday when a group of four ladies can get half-off hookahs.I had the Bella ($11) app - fried calamari with spicy marinara sauce - and The Champ ($24) entree - grass-fed grilled filet mignon, mashed potatoes, broccolini, baby carrots, and a bourbon-infused demi-glace. The Bella was par for the course. Not bad, not remarkable; tasty, satisfactory, and served its purpose. If anything, I think the calamari could've been crispier, but I liked that it wasn't too oily nor salty.The Champ steak was an excellent value. We were all impressed with how thick the cut was. Generous portion size. I requested the filet to be cooked medium rare and it came out with a perfectly pink, tender, and juicy center. The demi-glace was savory and delicious; I just wished there was more of it. The steak itself was quality though. The mashed potatoes, broccolini, and baby carrots were all fresh and delectable. Honestly, if I didn't know any better, by the look and taste of the dish alone, I would've thought it came from a fine dining establishment. Overall, they did a nice job with dish presentation. This is certainly not run-of-the-mill pub grub.I had water to drink. I normally don't mention my drink if it's just water, but I'm mentioning it in this review because I appreciated how Jeana served us complimentary iced water from the bar and didn't just automatically assume or serve us $4 bottles of Fiji Water. While not a big deal, other similar bars and lounges can do that to you. As long as it's potable, it's fine with me. Yet another reason for my four-star rating for this place.My friends, who ordered the veggie spring rolls, tacos, and grilled chicken sandwich with bourbon-infused barbecue sauce and coleslaw all seemed to enjoy their meals. We had a fun.Service was good. Jeana and the other waitress were wonderful. They were kind and attentive. Our orders came out in a reasonable amount of time.Check out Xperience on Instagram at @xperienceinternationallounge. Link: https://bit.ly/3mw2rcf."
"10/10 I decided to go on a solo date and this was delicious. The lychee martini's are awesome and such a perfect pairing with the sushi. The Casanova roll, I could marry. It was delicious without leaving super full and just the touch I needed. The bartenders were super friendly and the service was awesome. The renovation is neat as well."
"If I had to rate APT 4B from 1-10 it would be 100! Every single minute spent here was enjoyable. APT 4B is an intimate, chic, and funky restaurant serving up delicious Caribbean food. Perfect for date night and birthday dinners.Everything here is good. Drinks, food, music, service. EVERYTHING! You have to make your reservation to experience it for yourself. Trust me!Tip: Order the corn bread as it comes with guava butter. They literally give you a loaf, haha! SO good!"
