The Social House

The Social House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (14) • $$

Ashlye B. "This was a private club . Lucky I reserved a spot on Eventbrite it was Whiskey and Wine night. The decor to the music screamed Grown and Sexy. The decor was Harlem Nights them all that was missing was a Cigar. The Bartender attended to us in the seating area it wasn't as crowded like other spots on Auburn Ave. I like the intimate seating and low key atmosphere. If you looking for a vibe this is definitely the spot! Oh and make sure you are a member or invited inside."

Eight Sushi Lounge

Eight Sushi Lounge

★★★★★ 4.5 (1457) • $$

Micaela R. "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."

Thrive

Thrive

★★★★☆ 3.6 (436) • $$

JoJo E. "Bar service sucks. Really BADLY! We sat there for ten minutes and nobody looked at me nor my colleague! No acknowledgment whatsoever! Daaaanngggg. The bar was cluttered with dirty glasses on the bar top and tables too! It appeared that they had nobody bussing them. Ew. We moved to a dining room table and our cute server YoYo was a sweet gal but slightly vapid. We were told that they had no sake in the place either. Wow. It took 40 minutes for our food to arrive and then out came our salads! This should have been brought out first! The timing and thoughtfulness was lacking and I do NOT blame our server as this is an obvious negligence of the management to not instruct their employees better. Our food was very tasty, however, and well-prepared to boot. I don't recommend coming here if you're in a hurry. Just saying."

High Society Buckhead

High Society Buckhead

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (29)

Tahnita C. "Food: Looks good but, all I noticed was very small tapas style platesService: GreatAmbiance: 40+ ages grown & sexy"

Revel

Revel

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (34) • $$$

Kiran T. "Revel is a new dance and nightclub opened in midtown area located at address 1778 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Beautiful establishment night club or function spot. I thoroughly enjoyed myself for the most part. Beautiful place, great music, strong drinks and good security. There is some street parking available in front of the club and they do have a private lot for a charge. No smoking inside, but there is an outdoor smoking patio. No matter what age, ethnic background, or social category you identify with, this is a spot you do want to try once.The bathrooms are kept clean, even though little outdated and the bathroom assistant has everything. You can usually get in free before midnight ladies, sometimes free for men before 11 PM gents. The sections allow you space to eat, do hookah, and enjoy the club scene without sore feet. The DJ had a nice selection. The bartender did a great job with my drinks. This club is a great urban spot with nice decor and plenty of room."

Josephine Lounge

Josephine Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (92) • $$

Zarinah T. "This is a nice spot for various ages, it is a club not a lounge as stated in the name. The music was great; The DJ was killing it ...only reason I gave it 4 stars is because no one really danced and there wasn't much of a dance floor. The bartenders was super nice one even went out of her way to go to get some cherries for me, helpful and sexy; kind of thought I was in a strip club looking at the g string red faux leather body suits.. They played a mix of rap and reggae....Entry fees was $20 and $20 for VIP parking; however the parking lot is large enough to park free *I love that, I hate the idea of paying for parking. There are other clubs in the same plaza as well so you can do a small club hop if you wanted to;I did not try the food, however I did see a few people taking to go boxesAnother downside is the only seats they have is for VIP....* I did see people smoking in there, don't know what they were smoking**I felt safe* Lots of huge security, not playing any games and the police was also right out side.There were a lot of sexy people in the building including 50 cent...The place was clean given the crowd, including the bathroom; Will return now that I know its close to home. It would be a good place to bring out of townersDress code is grown and sexy.*Visited on a Saturday night*"

Downwind Restaurant and Lounge

Downwind Restaurant and Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (146) • $$

Pepper K. "I am giving this restaurant five stars, as somebody who took children here to entertain them. If I was going here by myself and looking for gourmet food, it would probably be more of a 3.5. The entrance is certainly strange and I felt lost multiple times. But once I was sure I had found the right place, the restaurant itself was very nice. We did have to wait a little while, but that was fine. Our server was wonderful. We had some food sensitivities amongst our party, and she took it very seriously and even went to the kitchen to make sure that their products were free of allergens. The food itself was fine, nothing extravagant. It was probably a little more expensive than I thought it should be, but it was fine. The view of the planes was definitely the best part, and the kids loved it. To be honest, the adults did too. Planes are just cool, man. If I had one suggestion, it would be to add plane themed coloring placemats or something for the kids to do to keep them busy at the table."

Suite Food Lounge

Suite Food Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (787) • $$

Heather F. "Such a fun spot for brunch on the weekend. I came here with my family for my family reunion. It is a huge place and we did not have reservations but we were seated quickly. There was a live DJ playing a mix of RB and hipHop. Everyone was dancing in their seats and having a good time. Despite the busyness, the staff had everything under control and the service was prompt. I got the fried green tomatoes for an app and the avocado toast as my meal. I got sangria as a drink but did not opt for bottomless. Bottomless is an option here for Bellinis and Mimosas. You can also get a bottle."

Pal’s Lounge

Pal’s Lounge

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (8)

Vision Restaurant & lounge

Vision Restaurant & lounge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (89) • $$

Jada C. "I had a great experience at Vision this past Monday with my husband.Monday was a federal holiday but they stayed opened until 12am. We went around 7:30pm and it was not packed at all. We were able to be seated immediately and even got a section for free. There was also no cover charge that night. We took a Lyft ride there so I can't say what parking's like.The ambiance was nice. Definitely a club vibe with lots of bright lights, and there were several TVs. They also have board games and a really big game of connect four. They were giving away prizes if you won bingo the night we came, but you had to win twice to get a prize which was like first place a bottle of Don Julio, 2nd place Free hookah, and I forgot the other one.We arrived right before happy hour was over and our waitress said everything was half off! I ordered a hookah to start and two cocktails. The hookah came pretty fast but the cocktails took about 20 minutes or less. No problem because the vibe and music were good. The hookah was smooth but we didn't get big clouds until about 30 minutes in but the flavor was good.For my cocktails I ordered the Sparkling Rose (which was really tasty) and the Tango Mango which was great as well. For food we ordered chicken wings with the sweet chili sauce and the salmon bites. Pretty good. Our server was quick and attentive and even though they charge 20% gratuity I had no problem tipping extra. No complaints."

Johnny's Hideaway

Johnny's Hideaway

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (372) • $$

Joe C. "Best Dance Club in Atlanta - 70's VibesJohnny's is a great place to go and soak in the retro atmosphere. It has a distinct feel that is hard to describe. Excellent service and a fun place to strike up a conversation with another of the friendly patrons and also a good place to people watch. They have a DJ and a dance floor that consists of 1970's music. The place might not be for everyone but I thoroughly enjoyed it and chances are you will too.Thanks"

Swigzz Restaurant And Lounge

Swigzz Restaurant And Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (19)

Karo R. "My family and I decided to meet up for dinner this past Saturday, well the music hit hard but the food threw me completely off! We were a party of 8 and were dissatisfied with the food, the cabbage tasted like pure Garlic, the salmon sliders had a funny taste to them and my brother n law was not particularly a fan of the lamb chops. It's a no for me!"

APT 4B

APT 4B

★★★★☆ 4.1 (577)

Adrienne M. "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!"

Aveline

Aveline

★★★★★ 4.9 (10)

Philip M. "Mark and I attended the Christopher Cross concert at Center Stage tonight and needed some place nearby to have dinner after the concert.I found this restaurant on Yelp right down the street from Center Stage.Brittany and the entire staff at Aveline were super friendly and efficient and welcomed us in.Mark and I ordered a variety of shared plates plus cocktails. The food and drinks were delicious.We loved our deviled eggs, the pimento cheese fritters and the chicken sliders. The No Rain and Heart of Glass cocktails were amazing.Brittany kept the food and cocktails coming and we loved our date night dinner here!Brittany gave us certificates to come back for free drinks. A really nice surprise!Super clean bathrooms and a gorgeous dining area!The ambience and background music were great!!Mark and I decided that this will be our spot for pre and post concert food and drinks when attending Center Stage. We really love this place!!"

Top Draft

Top Draft

★★★☆☆ 3 (59) • $$

Sherie K. "This place was the spot to be after a conference I attended at the Omni Hotel. The service was great, Mary helped me and she checked in regularly, had great food recommendations and was overall very pleasant (even when I forgot my receipt and had to come back to get it)! She suggested the nachos for me and they were really good!! A little misleading because the looked dry, but they were in fact very flavorful and the chicken was juicy! There were generous helpings of guacamole and toppings and they came out SO FAST... literally like 5 mins. I came in around 7ish after the conference and while there were a decent amount of people there, more from the conference kept trickling in and it was a fun atmosphere to have a social dinner. The prices were fair for hotel food and I enjoyed my time dining here!"

1942 Social

1942 Social

★★★★☆ 3.9 (106) • $$

Victor N. "Good food and great atmosphere for a Wednesday night date. I was expecting the regular dine in restaurant but this place is more of a bar and grill with hookah and a live Dj. Even though I made the wrong choice of entree the food was surprisingly good. Definitely above average for a bar and grill type of establishment. The shrimp Alfredo got rave reviews and my grouper was seasoned and fried to perfection. Free parking"

Hendrixx Ultra Lounge

Hendrixx Ultra Lounge

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (53)

Jada C. "Cool chill spot. Visited 9'2021 while in town hanging out w my gggf and her sorors.This establishment is attractive from curb appeal and the entry process is quick!This place is a while vibe. I love the indoor and outdoor seating options as well as the different music options indoor and outdoor.Bartenders cool, drinks... hitting!!Job well done Hendrixx !!"

Weezy's

Weezy's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (41)

Lauren L. "I came to Weezy's for Sunday brunch around 1:30 pm. There was no wait. It picked up around 2:00 pm. They offer self parking for $10-$20 on the weekend (free during the week).I ordered the shrimp & grits, brussel sprouts, and a mango mimosa. The shrimp and grits were very flavorful and I'm glad it was served with the tail off, but I'm not sure why they put a big half of a lemon in the dish. Lemons are the dirtiest fruits and the placement seemed off. The brussel sprouts were good, but were sweet. I prefer savory brussels over sweet. The mango mimosa was delicious. I like that I could taste the flavor, but it was too much juice/syrup.The aesthetics are cute and it was a chill vibe. They played older r&b songs, not recent music. Unfortunately, they do not carry hot sauce just tabasco. It's also important to note that they do not offer complimentary water. The water is $7-$14.We sat at the bar. Our server was Jessica. It took almost an hour to get our food, but besides that the service was good. AJ wasn't our server, but she was awesome and really nice!"

Virtue Rooftop

Virtue Rooftop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (24)

Shani H. "This rooftop is gorgeous and very relaxing. However, service is super slow. I would go back but I'd order a drink and food at the downstairs bar then go upstairs to enjoy the views."

Infinity Restaurant & Lounge

Infinity Restaurant & Lounge

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (31)

Tahnita C. "Stopped in to check out this spot since I noticed the parking lot dang near over flowing due to this spot & the cigar spot next door. Parking is convenient if you arrive before late night hours but, not secure parking. Expect to be carded by a security guard before entering this lounge. Now I will say I am feeling this new look. Although, it doesn't appear that the upstairs has changed much at all which was shocking. At any rate for a Saturday night after 11pm...there were wayyy more young adults than I desired. Only a few 35+ attending. Because of this I was a bit on guard about if & how long would the night would go on successfully before 1 got drunk & got thrown out OR there was a fight. Wellllllll, right around 1ish..."Knuckle If You Bunk" (rap song...I think that's the name of it) came on & some how...a fisty crowd formed & there was some pushing & shoving w/a tall thick chic in the circle of all the activity. She obviously was feeling the song & the words of the song & she was ready to fight somebody from another group. Needs less to say...a good nice of a popping DJ ended for me hear when I watched the thick chic..try to make her way back to the same area she begin bucking. I don't do drama, nor fighting & sure not trying to feel my name of a bullet (due to allll the young saggy pants wearing fella's....so this is when I bounced after the shoving & arguing begin again. SUGGESTION: HOPE TO SEE PAT DOWNS BEFORE ENTRANCE & HIRE 2-OFF DUTY POLICE...as this maybe an unsafe situation ready to happen when you allow youngsters into your business. Just for safety precautions!"

The Blind Pig Parlour Bar

The Blind Pig Parlour Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (150) • $$

Joi B. "The Blind Pig is so darling, I can't see anyone being in a bad mood here! We went during the flamingo pop-up and I was thoroughly charmed. How could you not be?And yes, it's the little secret behind the Mexican restaurant, so head right in and you'll find it. Inspired by Palm Royale, it gives Mid-Century Floridian summer in droves. Talk about sensory overload-- every inch of the space is decorated and I just love that. It's gotta be perfect for the holiday pop-ups.The food menu is abbreviated which works totally fine, a lot of girl dinner action going on with things like ice cold dirty martinis and fries. Sadly nothing vegan at all, not even a snack. I came here after dinner, so not at all a big deal for me.I absolutely love the cocktail menu, with summery concoctions like a pistachio dream, coconut mojito and Palm Beach Punch. I was tempted but I really just wanted a cold glass of bubbly and enjoyed myself immensely the entire time I was here."

SkyLounge

SkyLounge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (214) • $$

Christie B. "The views are worth the cover of $5! I loved the cocktail menu as I think they have classics for all pallets. Keeping it simple, but classy if you will. Didn't try any food. There was live music, and it's spacious enough that if your vibe is party, professional, or chill you can find that place!"

Ace Atlanta

Ace Atlanta

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (83)

Erica S. "Service was very slow. We had to go find a server and then find said server multiple times that night. The lemon pepper wings were too salty for me, but I loved the sweet chili salmon bites."

Vanity Restaurant And Bar

Vanity Restaurant And Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (26)

Erica R. "I honestly don't know what to make of this place. It was next to my hotel and the beautiful exterior drew me in.When I got inside, it felt like a night club. It was super dark and I was carded and then told to sit anywhere so I sat at the bar. I ordered some steak bites and some fries. My server forgot to put the order for the fries in so I only got the steak bites and they were really tasty! However, they gave me disposable silverware to eat the steak with, which felt a little odd.I wouldn't say go and I wouldn't say not go - just check it out for yourself. Making a reservation is seemingly unnecessary but easy through the yelp app.Also, be warned: this is also a hookah lounge so it goes have that fruity smoke scent to it."

The lions restaurant & Hookha lounge

The lions restaurant & Hookha lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (50) • $$

Brent Y. "I visited this location to celebrate a friend's birthday. My sister-in-law had been here before and suggested for good food, hookah, and chill vibes, which is exactly what we got.The Parking: It's located in a shopping center on Buford Highway, so plenty of free parking.The Service: The service was great. Our hosts were extremely nice. Once our party got larger, they offered us to move to a bigger booth once it opened up, which offered us a lot more space than the table we were at originally.The Atmosphere: Felt like your typical hookah spot. I heard it's a good mix of music, but the night we went, it was mostly all AfroBeats.The Hookah: If I recall correctly, I believe the hookah was priced decently at about $25. The hookah also hit really good. I found myself pretty buzzed rather quickly. I ate before I came, so I didn't order any food; however, I was offered some food once people could no longer finish their meals from being stuffed. I merely sampled a little from everyone to help out, as I was still full myself, and everything I tasted was delicious.Overall, I would definitely check this spot out. Real lowkey."

Zocalo Mexican Kitchen and Cantina

Zocalo Mexican Kitchen and Cantina

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (550) • $$

Johanna S. "Came here for the first time on a hot summer day and was surprised to find out the restaurant is open so it is HOT even with the ceiling fans going! The service was good and quick since we came in on a weekday and there were very few people in the restaurant. The food was ok, not bad not great, and fairly priced. We ordered the tacos and guacamole to share; they were both good. Parking is easy as there is a large lot in the back."

Living Room

Living Room

★★★★☆ 3.8 (33) • $$

Tom E. "Living Room is a Rande Gerber masterpiece that also serves as the main bar @ the W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta. It opens every day at noon, and you can be sure enjoy yourself within its confines. I love the styling of the place- as I can't even describe what category it falls under, and I don't want to mislabel it. But it is truly unique. There are even a bunch of hidden seating areas under steps and what not if you would like more privacy.At the bar area, they have beautiful bartenders (and ladies, I guess you can say there are a few handsome male bartenders as well) shaking up anything you wish. There are two tvs too behind glass, which give it a cool feel. The seating is spacious and there are many types as well, and when you go outside, it is another story! They have a wall lined with greens (sorry, not a botanist), and bordered by a running stream, W style. It provides great views of midtown and a place to get some fresh air. You never know who you may run into out here! There is a gentleman that always opens the door for you as well.The staff and selection are top notch, and although some items can be pricey (remember, this is in a hotel), the service you get makes it at least more worthwhile- as I have been to places and spent $15+ on a drink that they might as well have pissed in it...I am actually surprised that no one has made a review of this place yet! The crowd here is diverse and hosts a lot of cool events (I highly recommend you check out if you are a modern art fan)- it can get real busy at times, but well worth it! For me, this has been one of my favorite Gerber Bars- I will be sure to take some pics the next time I go! And yes, I will be back, as I know it will be a pleasurable experience!"

Eleanor's

Eleanor's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (180) • $$

Karo R. "It's a whole VIBE up in Eleanor's! I was instantly impressed! This secret (lol) bar is dark and Sexy! We sat at the bar for a couple of drinks and tried the smoked salmon dip-it was really yummy! The service was great, pretty cool bartenders."

Boogalou

Boogalou

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (576) • $$

Tina L. "We really had a good time here. Good music & food! I love the swings around the bar & the waitresses were very attentive!"

The James Room - Buckhead

The James Room - Buckhead

★★★★★ 4.8 (9)

Alicia L. "Omg!!!! This place is a whole VIBE, just like the website says. At the time I visited, they had only been open for 1 week.It was date nite. I had reservations at another eatery nearby. When I called that place with a few questions about the night & mentioned it was date night, the young lady suggested The James Room (TJR). I canceled my reservation there & made 1 at TJR. I'm glad I took her advice.I've never been to a speak easy, but if this is what it is, I'm A Fan. I called 3 times before they opened, but no one answered, and I didn't leave a message. I ended up getting a call back from Olivia, letting me know she was calling EVERYONE back who called earlier. If that ain't TOP NOTCH customer service, I don't know what is.The music selection this night was totally awesome & set the tone for the awesome food & beverage offerings. The food is bussin, bussin! Orlando, manager, I assume, came by to check on us a couple of times. I felt he was sincere in his approach & thankful for our patronage.This place has a limited menu & I didn't know how I was going to feel about that going in. 5 of the 7 small plate menu items were delicious. I didn't order the other 2, but I'm sure they were great also. Madison was our server & she was friendly & professional.I can't wait until the weather heats up a bit to go back & enjoy the outdoor seating on the roof. Drinks were delish!!This was date night for me, but it would have been just as cool & enjoyable with my girls. Please support this business ya'll. It really is a VIBE. TJR, you got it all the way right on this one!!! See you soon!!!"

Rich & Pour Opulence Lounge

Rich & Pour Opulence Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (62) • $$$

Charli A. "Came here for a birthday dinner last night. It is a lounge/restaurant located in East Point. It's not in a really "popping" area but the location itself is nice. There's plenty of parking.Now on to the constructive criticism piece of my review bc I think this restaurant really needs some help.We came in on a Saturday night and the birthday boy's party was literally the whole place. There may have been maybe 7 additional customers. With that being said when his party walked in and sat down wherever(it was empty) he was told that we had to move bc the tables were "reserved". For who I don't know bc we were there until midnight and pretty much nobody outside of the bday boys party showed up lol. They didn't even bother to seat our party together. Second. Get a new DJOur waitress was very nice but she had no clue about the menu. She didn't know what was in any of their specialty drinks and the menu doesn't tell you either. I think even at the most basic level a waitress should know about everything that's on the menu if the place she is working. I asked for a French 75 and she didn't know what that was either so maybe this was her first waitressing job. Again she was super sweet though.The pasta is straight up oil so don't even bother ordering but the southwest egg rolls were really good. You guys need to make some changes to the menu. it's all over the place. Lastly, the bottle prices are ridiculous for the location. They're charging the same prices as Buckhead. Like we're in East Point lol. If I'm going to pay those prices I'd rather go somewhere where the vibes are much better. Honestly everything was overpriced for the quality and presentation. If I want to pay high prices I'll go to the city at least I get a little bit more bang for my buck.But overall, I won't be back lol. Just thought I'd offer some suggestions."

Parlor

Parlor

★★★★☆ 4.3 (55) • $$

Sheena G. "Great service from beginning to end!! I believe oir waitress was Jasmine and she was awesome!Just went for night time dessert and drinks and babyyyyyyyy! That blueberry pastry was light and fluffy and sweet and everything greatness. The drinks were also really well crafted.Great vibe and cozy place to hang out. Will definitely be back!"

Establishment

Establishment

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (309)

Kien H. "So establishment has a pretty good happy hour. It's a decent crowd, if you go after work. You'll see a lot of business come in, so if you're looking for something a little more rowdy this would not be it.The drinks are okay, decent specials, but I had the EST burger, and that was amazing! It was kind of a smashburger cooked with dripping cheese all over the place. It was super flavorful and tasteful and I would 10 out of 10 get it again.Overall, if you're in the area, this will be a good spot to go for happy hour."

Convo Restaurant & Lounge

Convo Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.4 (34)

Dixine H. "HAPPY HOUR IS FRIDAY NIGHTS ONLY!!Location/Exterior: Hapeville area, small building and even smaller parking lot. I was scared to park anywhere else before my truck gets towed or booted possibly. Cute sign!!Ambiance: classy, yet urban. So you can dress up or come casual. But whatever you do, don't come half stepping or risk being whispered about (lol) the hostess welcomed me with a warm smile and was able to answer my question about if I can smoke a hookah at the bar before I could ask lolService: the lady who made my hookah was the bomb!!! I asked if I could use my own shisha since it's nicotine free and she did it with no problem! The hookah was smoking sooooo good omg ! she charges $45 for hookah. The bartender, Rose was so pleasant and had good convo for ya! She made me feel welcomed. Her mixology skills were superb to me! She put my order in and I was able to substitute the mashed potatoes for the Mac n cheese. I seen a previous review saying they couldn't substitute sides, well I'm here to tell u that's not true!Food: DELICIOUS!!!!! Everything about the stuffed salmon plate was good. Nothing was lacking. And I went on a Tuesday evening. So I'm sure it's still great on a busy night. The Mac n cheese was cheesy and good, the salmon was cooked but not overcooked, the two shrimp on top was juicy and flavorful. I think it was stuffed with some kind of cheese filling. The asparagus was good too. The customer next to me at the bar said his burger and fries were very good. I'll try that on a quick night lolOnly thing I'll like to see is that they have happy hour every week night and offer nicotine free shisha for the hookah. Convo surely will keep you talking!"

Xperience - Sports Bar & Lounge

Xperience - Sports Bar & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.5 (35) • $$

Daniel B. "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."