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Chicken Pot Pie
Lobster Roll
Turkey Burger
Chili Dog
Tomato Bisque
Boiled Peanuts
Rosemary Popcorn
Local Three Kitchen & Bar
3290 Northside Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 968-2700
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Pork belly BLT
Fried Chicken Necks with (American) Kimchi
Soft Shell Crab with peas and mint
Cured Meats
Grilled Cheese
Gazpacho
One Eared Stag
1029 Edgewood Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 230-6177
[tags]Inman Park, gastropub['tags]
One of my favorite eating destinations is Decatur. Aside from eclectic boutiques, indie bookstores, and historic structures, there are so many great eating (and drinking) places in this progressive city that you literally need weeks to try all of them. Such is this neighborhood gem whose food has been flying under the radar: Steinbeck’s. Helmed by Chef Andy Gonzalez, this Irish pub not only offers a great selection of beers, they have good, freshly-made food!
You might think the hodge-podge of international dishes on the menu to be a bit sketchy at first glance. But, seriously, each one is carefully and properly executed. There’s one thing here that is actually on my death row meal — the Chinese Breakfast! I know, I know. Chinese dish in an Irish pub? Trust me. It’s amazing. I started eating this chalkboard special last winter. It was so elusive you could only have it during lunch. And not all the time. Guess what, it’s now on the regular menu. Yay for me!!! Just imagine. Fork tender, delicious, braised pork belly sitting on perfectly cooked, fragrant Jasmine rice and grilled fresh leeks that have been drizzled with a soy-sesame oil sauce then topped with a sunny side up egg. Wow. Wow. Wow.
I’ve loved everything I’ve eaten here. One other favorite is their Buttermilk Fried Chicken. It’s juicy and tasty. The creamy, stone-ground grits make a perfect background for the crispy chicken. And the sliced tomatoes just round up everything. Mmm, yum.
But there’s more. The House Burger will make you a believer. It’s perfectly cooked and seasoned. The Pimiento Cheese has a sharp cheddar yet creamy taste. Great with grilled bread and vinaigrette cucumbers. The fries are to-die-for.
I really love this place. A friendly, neighborhood bar with great food and great service nestled in a great city. What more can you ask for? Go. Now.
Thanks again to my good friend Troy for introducing me to my Chinese Breakfast addiction. You and the AC girls, are awesome!
Steinbeck’s Ale House
659 East Lake Drive, Suite B
Decatur, GA 30030
404.373.1116
Dinner 7 Days a Week (5PM – 11PM)
Lunch 7 Days a Week (11:30AM – 2PM)
Brunch on Sundays (11:30AM – 2:30PM)
Bar open late.
My mom found this place on her own last month and she’s been back every week. With us in tow. This neighborhood bar is a collaboration among well-known folks. It’s a cozy place with great, inexpensive food, and a semi-extensive beer menu to boot.
Beef Brisket with Saffron Risotto. A must try. The fork-tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef has a sweetish glaze. The risotto is to-die-for: creamy, perfect texture, saffrony taste. The red pepper sauce is a little rich which works perfectly with the beef and risotto.
Spicy Spaghetti. My mom’s favorite. Lots of tender seafood atop al dente pasta in a spicy red pepper sauce. Delicious.
Braised Beef Napoleon. Tender, pulled beef brisket atop ciabatta bread. Housemade savory steak sauce. Crispy fried onion strings. This isn’t your typical sandwich. It was so good.
Fish ‘n Chips. Two large pieces (or more) of beer battered cod. The fish is so clean tasting. Oh, and the seasoned fries are amazing.
Korean Short Rib Taco. Meh. There isn’t anything Korean about this. It is cloyingly sweet. Stick with the sandwiches and entrees instead.
Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood. Large portions, inexpensive food (entrees average $13), great ambiance, and fantastic service.
Napoleon’s Grill
2836 La Vista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-5000
They stayed crispy the entire lunch hour. They weren’t greasy. They were salted perfectly. They were the best. Comes with a choice of dipping sauces like these: garlic aoli, bacon & tarragon mayonnaise, cucumber-dill yogurt, and more.
Everything else takes a backseat. Including my friend’s amazing squash soup and this:
More chatter here.
Leon’s Full Service
131 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 687-0500
