Chow Down Atlanta

Roaster’s has been consistently delivering good, inexpensive southern comfort food to metro Atlanta since 1990. Before that, we always wished a rotisserie place would open in Atlanta. There were only two places that had rotisserie chicken on the menu back then. I remember one of Roaster’s first locations near Gwinnett Place Mall that, unfortunately, closed down about 7 years ago. Four locations remain, each offering the same casual atmosphere, great service and tasty dishes.

The chicken fingers are really, really good — lightly battered and very tender. As well as the rotisserie chicken, the fall-off-the-bone ribs, the fresh veggies, and the salads. There are specials of the day offered daily that include a soup, a veggie, and an entree. The creamed corn is particularly good, unfortunately, it’s not a staple on the menu. Each table gets freshly-baked sweet corn muffins and yeasty rolls on the house.

Inside tip:
You can get a veggie plate with a choice of 3 or 4 veggies.
The chicken finger appetizer with one side is as filling as the regular order with two sides.

The scoop:
Roasters Rotisserie
http://www.roastersfresh.com/index.html
Locations: Lenox, Cumberland, and Roswell Road
Alpharetta Location not on website:
11585 Jones Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, 30022 - (770) 753-0055

Technorati Tags: Roasters Rotisserie, chicken fingers, rotisserie chicken, ribs, kids menu, Alpharetta, Lenox, Cumberland, Roswell Rd, Atlanta

I enjoy dining at The Clubhouse for their cozy atmosphere and decor — a true private country club feel. I particularly like the dark wood floors, maroon velvet drapes, white linen-topped tables, and leather chairs/booths. The light fixtures covered in sheer red fabric and gold tassels also add a wonderful touch. But it stops there.

There’s really not much to be said about the food except that while it’s decent, it’s nothing spectacular except for the humongous portions you get. I’d stick with the basics such as the Flaming Hot Spinach Dip served literally flaming. And the salads, sandwiches and burgers. The entrees won’t knock your socks off and for the price you’d pay, there are a lot better alternatives in the area.

Insider tip:
Their ValuedMember Program allows you to accumulate points every visit.

The scoop:
The Clubhouse Restaurant
http://www.theclubhouse.com/Atlanta/index.cfm
Located at the Lenox Square Mall
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE,
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 442-8891
Monday-Thursday 11:30AM - 10:30PM (Bar til 12AM)
Friday-Saturday 11:30AM - 11:30PM (Bar til 1AM)
Sunday 10:30AM - 9:30PM (Bar til 10:30PM)

Technorati Tags: The Clubhouse Restaurant, American cuisine, Lenox, Atlanta