Gordon Biersch
Had lunch with my best friend over at Gordon Biersch in Midtown today. It was my first time and I was really impressed with the decor and ambiance.
I loved the high ceilings and the upper mezzanine where they have a private banquet room, a billiard room, and a bar. Lots of warm wood contrasted with cold steel with light colored walls to balance it all. I really like it. Sadly, no amount of ambiance or decor can salvage the disappointment I had with my food.
I asked our server how the Meatloaf Sandwich was and he said it was, “really, really good”. It was also the lunch special so I went ahead with it. What came before me was two unappealing, very-dry looking squares of grilled meat on a bed of shredded lettuce and a slice of tomato in a big dried-out bun. All I can say is that the taste was as bad as it looked — bland, bland, bland — and no amount of ketchup can save this sandwich.
Okay, so I probably ordered wrong because my friend’s Chicken Caesar pizza was quite tasty. It had chunks of tender chicken, crisp lettuce, and gooey cheese; and the crust was chewy and doughy. It was also big for a lunch portion, although, my friend, being a guy, had no trouble finishing it. Overall, it was flavorful and I wouldn’t mind ordering it next time.Verdict
I wouldn’t mind coming back to try a few other things from their extensive menu. The problem with micro breweries is that they usually would rather let their food take a back seat to their brews.
Insider tip:
Attentive service but the kitchen is very slow. Valet and self parking available. Located on Peachtree and 6th.
The scoop:
Gordon Biersch
848 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404-870-0805
Fax: 404-870-0806
Hours:
Sun-Thurs: 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Fri-Sat: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM
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4 responses so far ↓
1 Lorenzo // Jun 3, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I was pleased that my go-to brewpub chain in California moved into the Atlanta market the same year I did–2000. (I was informed it was their first restaurant east of the Mississippi, but that’s hearsay.) Their beers are solid, especially their signature Marzen. With so many restaurants in Midtown now, I don’t visit GB as often as I’d like anymore. My favorite entrees included the meat loaf (platter), featuring big, succulent slices draped over some garlicky, lumpy mashed potatoes. The meatloaf in your photo does not at all resemble what I used to enjoy, and it was never dry! I also used to get the chopped (Cobb) salad quite often. It would be a shame if the recipe or execution on that meatloaf has changed. I’m tempted to stop in for nostalgia’s sake and see. Thanks for the review.
2 Chloe // Jun 3, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Hey Lorenzo — I was actually drooling at the next table’s order of meatloaf platter. I am definitely coming back to try a good number of things that caught my eye on the menu. Like the Calamari, Crispy Artichoke Hearts, and a couple of main entrees. Let me know how your visit is. — Chloe
3 Gordon Biersch (Buckhead) // Sep 26, 2009 at 11:38 am
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4 Gordon Biersch (Buckhead) – Atlanta Blogs // Sep 26, 2009 at 1:16 pm
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