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Rathbuns Restaurant

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112 Krog St NE Ste R
Atlanta, GA 30307

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Rathbuns Restaurant
Local(404) 524-8280

112 Krog St NE Ste R
Atlanta, GA 30307

http://www.kevinrathbun.com

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Rathbun's in Atlanta is a three star American restaurant. Located in the Buckhead area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. This place features a singles scene. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features brunch. This place is good for groups.

User Reviews of Rathbuns Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Brendan S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wish I could give it 3.5 stars. GIven the amount of competition in the Atlanta market, it is a pretty good place to eat, but there are so many other excellent restaurants as well.We sampled a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Deena S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Where do I start... I was so excited to finally try Rathbuns. Went last night for Inman Parks Restaurant week. So first impressions - love the decor - our waitress (Alycia) seemed put out by us being...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had not been to Rathbun's for several years, as we had gotten into a Bacchanalia/Quinones Room rut however I recently hosted a business dinner here and it was excellent. The Thai Beef salad exceeds...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zach C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Order the veal scallopini. It it possibly the tastiest and richest (small) plate in the world.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jimmy s.

3.0 of 5 stars. I hit up Rathbun's for the third time recently, but this is the first time I've posted. There was no wait for a table for two inside, though their loud and dark dining area was almost full at 8PM on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heard Rathbun's is one of those restaurants where it's either hit or miss. My first food experience was a miss. I partly blame myself due to poor food choice.I came here to celebrate my brother's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Rathbun's competes with Bone's as having the best steak in Atlanta. The key lime pie I ordered was fantastic. It was presented in a torte cup and was topped with whipped cream, blueberries and sat in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food, ambiance, service and dinner was magnificent. I had a work dinner here and we both loved our meals. It was reasonably priced and excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We had something to celebrate and decided to visit Rathbun's for the first time. It was great! My husband and I ordered a bunch of small plates instead of ordering main entrees. Our sampling is as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here a few times before but this time was okay, not great, hence the 3 star rating. Every time I came I was never blown away with the food. The waitress was snobby and annoyed with us, even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by R S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I must say that this was one of the best meals that I have ever had. The food was exceptional, and the service was excellent. You must have the Ribeye with warm blue cheese vinaigrette (Disclaimer:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I lived in Atlanta from 2006-2009 and Rathbun's stayed at the top of my favorites list the whole time I was there. No other restaurant really lived up to my expectations when it came to food, wine,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by matt b.

3.0 of 5 stars. The salmon, at over $30, was basically made of bloodline, and the grits seemed to be made of cheese and butter, normally a thing that I would put into *my* bloodline, but in this case, was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dio S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food and pricing. Sometimes very pleasant surprises on the specials menu. Service is prompt and the space is always busy and loud. A very nice restaurant indeed. I've been here numerous...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason E.

2.0 of 5 stars. I would've given 3 stars until I recieved a snotty email from their General Manager Cliff. So, they get two. I went to Rathbun's for Valentine's dinner with my girlfriend and was VERY sorely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scarlett L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely 100% my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I have eaten here way more times than I can count since Rathbun's opened, and I cannot recall one visit when the quality has faltered even a little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mends S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite restaurant in Atlanta. NEVER disappoints. Even though it's not Rathbun Steak, I had the best steak of my entire life here on my last visit. It was so good, I can actually taste it right...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tolga E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good, but not great or transcendent. I have a great appreciation for Kevin Rathbun, so I made sure this was a stop during my trip to Atlanta. Rathbun's is located in an, ahem....not very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Maybe I had high expectations coming here but I was for the most part not that impressed. The food was good but nothing to write home about. Went with a group of 5 and the best dishes were the lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yum!

I recently went here with my family, and everything was wonderful! The eggplant steak fries were awesome, even if you don't like eggplant like me. The atmosphere was cool, although it's in a warehouse so very...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ate at Rathbun's this week with clients.While the service was impeccable and I still love the decor and atmosphere, the food did not live up to my admittedly lofty expectations.I initially ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua P.

5.0 of 5 stars. My pick for best overall restaurant in Atlanta. Not as elegant as Bachanalia (or as pricey) but the food is comparable. I've eaten here on several occasions, as part of a group and on a date. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Best Valentine's Ever at Rathbun's

Had dinner at Rathbun's on Valentine's night. I can say several things, but this sums up everything....AWESOME! There was a set menu and it was great. We started with an amuse and then went onto the halibut...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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GREAT food. Inexperienced, poorly trained staff.

It truly makes me sad to be writing this sort of review because of a Valentine's Day dinner. We were expecting WOW and we got everyhting short of that. Let me start by saying that the food was WONDERFUL. I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wow, disappointing much? I was excited about trying Rathbun's and really wanted to like it. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy it much at all. First off, a positive - I like that they have the option...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Wonderful Dining Experience

I have been to Rathbun's twice now and both experiences have been exceptional. My husband took me on my 40th birthday and it was the hi-light. I will be back.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael L.

3.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I were taken out for dinner here by a good friend for taking care of his 2 pugs. :) We got the table facing the kitchen- which was just, meh- it's not that exciting watching a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sterling L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Did I mention this guy used to be Corporate Chef of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group back when that meant something? He's really very, very good and there's a reason he's been on the TODAY Show,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret B.

5.0 of 5 stars. We decided to take my parents here to celebrate my Dad's birthday after two positive experiences eating here in the past. We definitely made a great choice. We shared the fried eggplant fries...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Darrin K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went there for my going away party, and all I can say is WOW! The wait staff was great and the food, it was AMAZING. I had the 20oz Rib-eye, and it was like 'Butter.' There was 6 of us and with 5 app,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is elegant but not over the top. I especially love the location. Something in Atlanta begets amazing restaurants in very strange environments. I think it adds a flare of authenticity to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina S.

4.0 of 5 stars. A serious culinary treat!!We made reservations at Rathbun's for NYE & although we were a bit put off by the wait (even with reservations) & the chaos caused by the sheer volume of people waiting in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Deborah H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here for NYE, and although we had to wait well past our reservations, and they were out of a bunch of stuff by the time we got seated, it was quite good. For NYE, they had a five-course prixe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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He put the "Man" in InMan Park

Kevin Rathbun (and his delightful wife) have been providing the best food experience(s) in Atlanta for years. A truly accomplished chef, he has never met a stranger, and does so many things for the needy of...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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super slow, super crowded, super loud

I brought my out of town boyfriend here for a date on Saturday night (12-06-08). This was our first time visiting Rathbuns and I will never go back. We made a reservation for 9:15 on a saturday night and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I honestly don't know how I haven't been to Rathbun's before. I mean obviously I'd heard of it and even seen Kevin Rathbun on This is Atlanta Cooking when they did the program at Rathbun's. Oh well,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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One of the best restaurants in town.

This was the first restaurant that I ever tried in Atlanta back when my fiance was trying to sell me on living in ATL. Since moving here, we have eaten out 100's of times, but Rathbun's remains one of my top...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Tell all it is great! Open one in Birmingham!

Went to this restaurant the next night. I dined at the steakhouse the first night in town. Full bar, and packed restaurant along with a full patio area. Started at the bar and had two great specialty drinks...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beau B.

2.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I went to Rathbun's a month or so ago and were not impressed in the least. I had high hopes as I had heard much good about it, but, especially considering the upscale reputation and price...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ivan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was Friday and my friend made reservations for a group of us to celebrate her birthday at Rathbun's. Though I love my friend and would have gone to a birthday dinner at Big Al's Bait and Gonad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jezibell S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Rathburn's with my FiancA� for his birthday, and it was amazing. This was the best restaurant that either of us had eaten at in Atlanta... so far. The restaurant was wonderful, but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by See M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The restaurant was a little hard to find (there's also a Rathbun's steak house which is down the street) but it was a great atmosphere once inside. The food was great. I had the hamachi tartare and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Great food

I've eaten here several times but only in the bar. Even on busy weekend nights I had no problem getting a seat. The service from the bartenders was great. The manager was attentive. And the food was top...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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It doesn't get better by Ashley L. at InsiderPages

Rathbun's is a little on the pricey side. But worth every single penny. You will not eat a better meal in Atlanta. Great place for a special occasion.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhonda M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Free Valet Parking: To start, Rathbun's offers free valet parking which is definitely a plus for me. I love the freebies. I never understood why any establishment would charge anyone to park when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I celebrated a bday on Saturday night. We had a party of 12 and sat outside in the heated patio area. It wasn't as nice as sitting inside, but it was much quieter. If i would of written a review...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Eggplant Fries with Confectioner's Sugar and Charred Creamed Corn with Gouda is all that Rathbuns needed to represent its menu. I order both everytime. This hidden ATL restaurant is elegant enough...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jane and I went here last night for our anniversary. The restaurant was fairly crowded, but even though we had no reservation, they found us a seat right away, in the back corner so we both got to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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The most salty food Ive EVER HAD

My Mom was in town and I wanted to take her somewhere special, so I chose Rathbun's. From the start of the night things went from bad to worse. It took 15 min to get a drink after the waiter had scoffed at our...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Never Again

on 10/17, 4 of us arrived at 8:50 for a 9pm reservation which the hostess confirmed upon our arrival but said they were running behind. No problem but when we inquired about our table at 9:30 they then said we...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Bad Service

Hostess and manager were snooty and did not properly take care of their mistake in not seating us 45 minutes after our reservation. I am sticking with buckhead life group from now on were I know I will get...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The ribeye with bleu cheese is out-of-this-world good. And the desserts are amazing. I had a miniature banana cream pie that transported me back to childhood. It was like that scene in "Ratatouille."
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Owen R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my new favorites, and not just in Atlanta. Stepping into this place, I feel like I"m walking into a restaurant at the W or Mandalay Bay. It is quasi-modern without being overbearing,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten in many places in my life. Enough to know that just because something costs a lot, doesn't mean that it's good. I mean, my favorite grilled cheese in the universe is from a diner in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is simply a first impression, as I am fresh off my first experience with Rathbun.I went to Rathbun on a quest to order four desserts. I did not go with anyone else mind you, these treats were all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Great food!

Rathbun's has awesome food! The only drawback here is that it's in a warehouse and the ceilings are so high, the noise level is terrible. It's hard to have a conversation without yelling.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Same as the diner below me--great food, horrendous service

I can echo everything that the reviewer below me had to say. The food was fantastic (though not the be all end all meal that I've ever had), but our service was mind numbingly terrible. It took 20 minutes to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Undeniably delicious. If...

Undeniably delicious. If there's a better restaurant in Atlanta, I'll buy...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dori A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Probably my favorite restaurant around here. I like that you can go and drop bank or just snack and check the place out without spending a paycheck. My favorite item that I have to get every time is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Unlike everyone else in Atlanta we had not tried Rathbun's so we ventured out for a date night to a much anticipated meal.Not sure what the "greeters" at the front were for-2 women on their laptops...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shalin P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Our group of 5 dined here for my friend's birthday. None of us had eaten here before, but all had heard about the great reviews. We walked in and Kevin Rathbun himself was sitting at the bar talking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Adored! by Maya G. at InsiderPages

We are both vegetarians, so you wouldn't think we'd have much to eat at places like Rathbun's. Wrong! The chef creates us a special vegetarian plate each time we go, and my plate always differs from my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by b n.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ordered the duck and the eggplant fries. The duck was a bit on the salty and tough side. I expected more from the fries, the the combination of powdered sugar and hot sauce was quite interesting....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon U.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place!! We had a large group of us...around 16 people, and everbody's dish was amazing. The appetizers were very tasty...my favorite being the tuna (ahi) tartare. The sauce they used with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Talib K.

5.0 of 5 stars. i think rathbun's is benefitting from residual 'good vibes' left by virginia's. most people recall that viriginia's was the restaurant that occupied the space that is now known as rathbun's. let's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie Neal W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Last night's dinner date was a lovely meal at Rathbun's. It'd been a few years since I'd eaten there and he never had; we enjoyed it and would go back. Details and comments . . . My entree choice was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Good food didn't make up for horrible service

We arrive about 10 minutes before our reservation and were told our table wasn't ready yet so we could have a seat at the bar. Ha! It was literally impossible to walk or stand without touching someone, let...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Faridah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my absolute FAVORITE restaurant, hands down. I've tasted almost all of their entrees and sides, and the only thing that has ever been a disappointment was the brisket (but my expectations may...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Best in Atlanta

Everything about Rathbun's is A-1. The food is creative and delicious and the service is attentive. Best in Atlanta.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't get it. Overall, it was OK. My boyfriend ordered rare tuna and it was literally raw. It looked like it had never touched a hot surface. Maybe it's supposed to be like that, but it doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katee L.

4.0 of 5 stars. First off, I think the dishes are pretty salty. With that said, if they had gone a little easy on the salt, the dishes would have been pretty awesome. But they were still pretty good. I had the sea...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have never paid for my food here so I can't tell you if it's worth the money (I have been here 3 times). I had the sea scallop dish and the chocolate dessert. Its a nice dressy restaurant. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marty T.

5.0 of 5 stars. A friend ate here recently and since she is moving this month said the one thing she HAD to do before departing is eat at Rathbun's again ... So we went last weekend. 5 stars is selling this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Dark and Crowded, but Delicious

We went here for our 9th anniversary and we amazed at the delicious food and the great service. The menu is very creative.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert P.

5.0 of 5 stars. AGREEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the taste of ATLANTA!!!!!!!It is the standard all 5 star restaurants should be held to.There Lobster Taco was amazing and the special Rib Eye (from the painted hills...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Broderick S.

5.0 of 5 stars. What? No 6 stars? Rathbun's is in a class of its own. I went on a trip a few weeks ago on a whim with a friend. We had a starter drink @ the bar, which I love, and I've eaten at before. Beef tartare...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Layla G.

5.0 of 5 stars. You gotta hand it to Kevin Rathbun for taking the risk of opening a restaurant in a warehouse with absolutely no draw to it. That in itself is impressive to me. Then he spends minimal amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Four Star

Rathbun's has got to be the most single, best restaurant in the ATL, hands down. The food here is on par with other four star eateries such as Spago's. You wil not be dissapointed.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Iron Chef

Rathbun's is IT. Very creative entrees that would make Gordon Ramsey proud, or jealous. Good unexpected taste combinations, and all around exquiste.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vy A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went to this restaurant back in February, right before the Iron Chef battle. We had heard that they would be on and wanted to hit it up before the extra publicity. The service is great. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wanda F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Always trust a fat chef. By the look of Kevin Rathbun, I know the food is good. I really love this restaurant. The food is always good and the atmosphere and decor are lovely. The drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4 Stars

Rathbun's is the Spago of ATL. Creative, unique menu. I had the Jonah Crab Tart, with Creole Mustard & Sweet Pepper Ketchup to start, and then the dry steak. Amazing! And then there's the decor and...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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I've been to a good amount of restaurants in Atlanta and....

this was the best one!! It may be the best restaurant I've ever been to, in fact. Not only was the service impeccable, my medium rare cooked steak was the most wonderful thing I've ever tasted. All the dishes...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris W.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're going to go somewhere to get a week's worth of your "recommended daily allowance" of sodium, this is the place to go.For no particularly good reason, I haven't been to Rathbun's for quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Howard W.

3.0 of 5 stars. We liked Rathbun's a lot but it didn't live up to the hype.GREAT GREAT GREAT ATMOSPHERE.GREAT GREAT GREAT SERVICE.So why 3 stars? Food wasn't as great as we hoped.Appetizers: eggplant fries with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was both quite possibly the best and then the worst experience I've had in Atlanta. I wanted to take a friend out and celebrate the completion of a project. We started the evening off with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Great Experience

I've been to Rathbun's a couple of times and have had great food, service, and experience. The design is great and the menu is creative.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Great food but not service

Went recently to Rathbun's Steak and the food was excellent. We had the Dry aged steak for two and it was out of this world. We did not have the best waiter and waited a while before anyone even greeted us or...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Exceptional Food and Service

Our foursome went there to celebrate a graduation and had a wonderful time. The service was without exception professional, but still friendly and interactive. Our server's suggestions turned out to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason B.

5.0 of 5 stars. All I can say is unreal
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hoa G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Was here for my girlfriend's birthday dinner and it was quite fascinating. Their wine was decent and the food was quite nice. I took out a second mortgage and got the lobster and roasted green chile...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shonda K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went to Rathbun's to celebrate my graduation the next day(Go Dawgs:) This was the perfect choice. We had a 7:30 reservation and were seated promptly. I decided to sit indoors but outside looked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Great Service

We went here for our 2nd anniversay dinner and we just loved it! The service was top notch and the food is amazing. You have to get the jalapeno creamed corn for sure!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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THE standard

I have been to Rathbun's multiple times and each visit was incredible. Never...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Great Food!

I went to Rathbun's with a group of 10 people for dinner and everything that we ordered was fabulous! The portions are quite large and the atmosphere is lovely! You will not leave this restaurant hungry! I...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole d.

1.0 of 5 stars. I use Yelp frequently to check out restaurant reviews and usually find the ratings and reviews to be on par with my experiences and those of my friends. But I've never actually signed up to write any...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Best Food

Best dishes in ATL as far as I'm concered. Kevin Rathbun is a genius in the kitchen.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Bad seating

Have had two meals here, and paid a lot of money for above average food. Be sure you like the table when you're seated, some are very close to their neighbors, others are oddly shaped and not fun for big...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Killer!

One of the best restaurants in the city. KR is the restaurant god of the ATL. Great meal, good service. Make reservations now.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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obscenely good steak

can not say enough good things about this restaurant...hits on all cylinders
kudzu.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Kevin Rathbun's

I had the pleasure of having dinner at this restaurant 4/4/08....absolutely...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Disappointing, didn't live up to its reputation...

Ever since this place opened, people have been saying to me, "You MUST try Rathbun's!" Finally, last night I did and was somewhat let down. Though the Thai rare steak was wonderful, the wedge salad was fairly...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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awsome food

All i can say is the food is great and the atmosphere is relaxing go there and you will love it
kudzu.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Repeat Diners...

Favorite restaurant in Atlanta. Best food, very decent prices, and excellent service. Every time we go back (3 times now) we're consistently impressed and thankful we went back. A place to bring your out of...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Weird Location, but AMAZING food

Everything about this place is what I look for in a great restaurant. While the food is fine dining, it is not stuffy at all. The prices are very reasonable for the quality. The waiter we had was extremely...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miwako H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I went on a Wednesday. If you arrive during the week at 6:30-6:45, you can usually get a table without a reservation. After 7 p.m., make a reservation.The food, as always, was fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bri C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here with my wife to celebrate 6 years of marriage last night. We got there early (5:30) so it was very empty. I asked to sit at the chef's table cause on the website it said you can watch the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Terrific appetizers, small plates savory and sensational, but save room for Kirks picks deeelish deserts!

It is always the highlight of an Atlanta adventure to get to go to Rathbun's. There is an electricity about this place that makes for an awesome dining experience. Whether you desire a light fare, or are...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Naoya W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Today was Shelli's birthday, and so as a celebration, I decided to take her out to Rathbun's... It's been a while since I have been here, and it was her first time. I'll cut to the chase... The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Very nice

Rathbun's is a great place to take friends. The food is wonderful, and Kevin is cool. He?ll always talk to you if he's not to busy. If you are just having wine and appetizers check out the Krog Bar next door....
kudzu.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Poor experience overall

This is the first time I've been motivated enough to actually leave a review on this site or any other. My girlfriend and I visited Rathbun's last Saterday night after making reservations four days in advance....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alain L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Even though this establishment was opened first, I checked this out after a stellar experience at Kevin Rathbun Steak.Came here on a Friday and got seated fairly quickly, the staff was very friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Finally made it to Rathbun's!

The Good: The food and the fun ambiance! The four of us had these notable...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, no question about it, one of the best meals (or actually 3 or 4 because I've been there a few times) I've ever had. Excellent service, excellent dinner, excellent desserts - simply...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brittany W.

5.0 of 5 stars. i took my lady here for her birthday dinner, after having never been here before... and just going off of all the yelp reviews...having never been here before i was alittle apprehensive especially .....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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It may be OK, if you can eat there!!!

Ok, special occasion, called a week ahead to get a reservation for sat night, 9:30 PM. Birthday party of 4. We ran 10 mins late and called at 9:20 to say we were within 5-10 mins, they said no problem. Got...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Att A.

1.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriend took me there for my birthday (new year's eve). I have to say this restaurant greatly disappointed me. We had a 9.30p reservation but did not get seated until 10p. I understand that New...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Irv Howard the best Bartendar in Town

Good food to Kevin.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Last night, my boy and I had a lot to celebrate, but as one of the things we were celebrating was the fact that we are likely buying a house that is slightly more expensive than we can comfortably...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, probably one of my most unique dining experiences, especially in Atlanta. I got a steak (because I heard it was great, of course), and it was amazing, and yet not really like any steak I had ever...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Disappointing

We returned to Rathbun's for our 8th time over the course of the last several years the restaurant has been open. The bread was stale, the food below mediocre. The scallop special was served fried with jicama...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Felix C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Currently, my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I've been there several times. The food is varied and excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Another great meal at Rathbun's to write about. Almost seems redundant. Took some friends from Florida last night and they loved it. The tuna crudo app was awesome, as was the special salad -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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One of Atlanta's Top Ten

I certainly enjoyed dining at Rathbun's. The atmosphere is upscale casual and service was outstanding. At that point, I thought my filet was the best in Atlanta but Rathbun Steak has since opened.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynne B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Being new to Atlanta, I haven't been to a ton of restaurants yet...but I went to Rathbun's twice last week and I would happily go two more times this week (anyone want to take me out??). Dinner #1On...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Better than Kevin Rathbun Steak

Kevin Rathbun, pastry chef Kirk Parks, and co-owner Cliff Bramble continue to assemble an excellent staff that offers hands down one of the best dining experiences in Atlanta. The food and service are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Best Steak in Town

This is probably the best steak and chicken in town. If possible, ask to be seated outdoors...it makes the atmosphere even better.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Love the food, not the service

If ratings were based on food, best restaurant in Atlanta.... but the service is really poor. The servers are not knowledgable about the food or wine. Wish Kevin would work on that.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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FABULOUS FOOD, okay service

The food is the best in Atlanta... the service is not. Servers were not professional and not very knowledgeable... ... especially about wine. Wish Kevin would fix that.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Great place to take clients

This is a great place to take out of town clients. But be prepared--it's LOUD!! The menu has a lot of items with a 'southern' twist which is a nice change from many other in town restaruants. Their side...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heard on the radio that Rathbun himself is teaching cooking classes in his restaurant kitchen. After cooking it up, a guest is invited to join you for the meal you've created. If I had $350 to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, so I didn't order the steak and I'm still kicking myself for it. But my husband did, and he was gracious enough to give me a nibble...I did not know steak could taste like that. Wow. This man...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert M.

5.0 of 5 stars. There are a few top restaurants in Atlanta that I haven't reviewed because I'm not quite sure what else I can add. This is one of them. Look....everyone needs to go at least once, it is very good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rayn a.

4.0 of 5 stars. This will be quick, great food except the lobster quesadilla it was gross to much cheese not enough mystery meat maybe growng up on the coast of new england my seaood standards are higher than most....
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Best appys

Best ahi tuna in town - love the appetizers here!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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YUM!!

We had a great birthday dinner for my boyfriend's mom a few weeks ago. The service was great, even when she returned her entree due to salt overload! The food (minus the salty brussel sprouts) was delicious.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Delicious

Although it costs a fortune, this is a meal that is an event. The atmosphere has to be seen, and the meal was superb.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Food Great, service just ok

The food here is wonderful as is the atmosphere. We may have just had a bad one off experience, but the service was not very good. A little rude and snobby. Had we not had a bad service experience this would...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Panthea J.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a disclaimer, I should mention that I was on a date I'd been looking forward to for 3 weeks. We would have been happy at Chik-Fil-A. This was our first real "date" after the Swinging Richards...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Best Redfish in Atlanta

We dined at Rathbun's last weekend - the food and service were fabulous. Recommend the Wine Room for more intimate dining. Four dined for $200, including bottle of wine.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Blissful G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I just don't like this restaurant. The chef/owner seems like a good guy, but the food has just never impressed me. Last time I went there, they ended up comping our meal, because half of the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Used to be my favorite....

Rathbuns used to hit the nail on the head with service, food, attention to detail and ambiance. Unfortunately, over the last 6 months, it has really gone downhill. I have been about 5 times and on each...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Hip Uptown Dining

Good food, good wine, good atmosphere
kudzu.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Rathbuns, tucked away inbetween Cabbagetown and Inman Park on Krog street, is what I call a perfect restaurant. We have eaten here at tables, at the bar, with friends, at 5:30, 8:00, and at 11:30...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Wonderful!

We got there at prime time on Friday night without a reservation hoping to snag a bar table. We got very lucky! Service was great and everything we ordered was wonderful. 100% recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Style d.

5.0 of 5 stars. He got this one right. So, if you've read my review of Rathbun's Steakhouse you know I was not thrilled. Anyhoo, we (my husband) decide to try the other restaurant. I wait at Valet while he goes to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Good food. Fast food.

We visited Rathbun's on our one year anniversary. Our waitress was formidable, but obviously in a hurry. We ordered our drinks, and the waitress stopped by three times in the course of 1o minutes asking if we...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wallace S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down, without a doubt, one of my favorite restaurants on this planet. Rathbun's hits exactly the right notes, from the service to the atmosphere, to the great, great food. I love that they're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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My favorite restaurant!

I love love love Rathbuns. This is the spot I choose to celebrate my birthday every November since it has opened. My friends and I always look forward to going to Rathbuns.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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The BEST Restaurant in Atlanta

Bar none. Exceptional food, where do I begin-the eggplant fries, the lobster taco, the corn. If you are on a budget, don't skip the experience, just go in for a few appetizers. They are excellent. The second...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Knowledge wait staff and good food

would recommend to anyone looking for a good, consistent upscale intown restaurant
kudzu.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Hands down, the best in Town

Consistently the best food in Atlanta.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by daniel m.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have to say I only ordered three things of the menu here.. I showed up alone on a business trip and sat at the bar.. My bartender waiter was very knowledgeable.. We spoke about gin for a while and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Wonderful dining experience

Dined at Rathbun's during our annual visit to Atlanta and as expected, it was just as good as ever. The greek salad was perfect, and the appetizer of ahi crudo was like eating candy.(I wanted more) The entree...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Nothing special about Rathbun's

We have boycotted Rathbun's for years since I had a disagreement with Kevin Rathbun's brother, Kent, who owns another eponymous (these guys don't have egos at ALL..lol) restaurant in Dallas (well, he did at...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great atmosphere. Good food. Nice deal on dessert with pick 4 for $11.I had the salmon...was very nice. Presentation wasn't 5 star, but taste was.Good for a night out with the girls, or a date.Get a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by seth r.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I ate at Rathbun's was maybe 2 years ago when it opened and the food was fabulous. I have eaten there a few times since, and would rate Rathbun's as my favorite fine-dining restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is, hands down, my favorite restaurant in Atlanta...at this point! In a inconspicuous location hidden in a group of warehouses, Rathbun's nicely uses the elements of a warehouse - high ceiling,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Naveen D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Probably the best New American restaurant in Atlanta. This is my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I never skip the eggplant steakfries (a small plate) or the desserts at Rathbun's.I recently took...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Great Restaurant!!

Exceptional menu, service, and food. Go there all the time, the owner is a great guy as well.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Great desserts, delicious food.

five friends and I went there for dinner a few nights ago. Service was attentive, and the food was good. My tuna was tasty, but not superb - however, my friend's lamb chops (special of the night) and scallops...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Is Rathbun's resting on its laurels?

Rathbun's has been on my list of places to eat since I've lived away from Atlanta for many years. Therefore, I was excited to eat there last night, but Rathbun's sadly didn't live up to my expectations....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

3.0 of 5 stars. They're not kidding - this place IS in an industriul area. As my cab brought me here, I was a little surprised when we stopped in the neighborhood we did. But the restaurant itself is lovely, with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Recommended If You Have No Expectations

I really wanted to love this place. Rathbun's is just a few blocks from my house, and I just adore Krog Bar, so I'd hoped to make the restaurant a regular haunt. The decor was sterile, the seating was cramped,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Pretty Cool!

The food is here okay but the atmosphere is wonderful! Prepare to pay a lot for small portions.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Fantastic Dining Experience

We had about the nicest and most relaxing evenings at Rathbuns that you could ask for. There was not one thing that I could find fault with. The ambience was really neat. Upscale without being pretentious in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Best in Town

We eat out all the time and Rathbun's is by far our favorite restaurant in town. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is comfortable - not stuffy, and the staff is wonderful. What more do you need?
kudzu.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Best restaurant we have dined at in Atlanta

We had dinner there last night and this restaurant was awesome. Great food and service along with a fun crowd. We will tell all of our visiting New York Friends and business peers. I would suggest making a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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POOR POOR POOR

they tried but no way. TO MUCH SALT. THE PRICE WAS BAD FOR THE FOOD SERVED SO LOUND AND I FELT RUSHED THE WHOLE TIME
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful meal! My BF and I went here for Valentine's Day. They were enforcing a 5 course prix fixe menu, but that was a good thing for us because we got to try lots of dishes.Our dining experience...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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We were the happy people!

As a disclaimer, I should mention that I was on a date I'd been looking forward to for 3 weeks. We would have been happy at Chik-Fil-A, but we were much happier at Rathbun's. We were seated about an hour after...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think I've tried to review Rathbun's about thirty times. I always end up canceling out what I wrote because I feel like I'm not really doing justice to how much I love it while avoiding writing a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Rathbun's is hands down the restaurant I miss most now that I do not live in Atlanta. It is one of the few places that I make a point to go to every time I am in town. The Sea Scallops Benedict and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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not much else to add

what else can you say? this place is fantastic. met the chef also--kevin rathbun is a nice guy. eggplant fritters are amazing (didn't know eggplant could taste so good); crispy duck breast is very good as is...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Rathbun's Haiku ReviewDelicious cuisine,and impeccable service;an amazing night.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very cool culinary creations, very cool ambiance, very cool location. This place leaves little to be desired. The restaurant is in a warehouse-like building that is located in a residential...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Hands down....the BEST restaurant in Atlanta!!!

The atmosphere, the staff and most importantly....the food! This place is AMAZING!!! By far, the best meal I've ever had in my life! The scallops with grits are to delicious but the mini desserts are to die...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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Make sure to leave room for dessert!

This restaurant was my first really great dining experience in Atlanta in a long time. Everything was great - we were seated promptly for a 7:30 reservation on a Wednesday evening. Strangely enough, it wasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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Perfect Birthday Dinner! Kevin Is A Mensch!

This past year shortly after Rathbun's opened, we went with another couple to have a Birthday Dinner celebration. And it was an experience to remember. Started with drinks at the festive bar, and was seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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Cater's to specific dietary restrictions, great food, great service

I've been to Rathbun's twice and each time was an excellent experience. I'm a vegan, and they cater to my dietary restrictions even if such a dish is not on the menu. The bread is also vegan too! I love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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Definitely one of the best in town

We were extremely impressed with every aspect of our dining experience! We had a reservation for 2 last Friday night, and we were promptly seated. Our server was very professional and pleasant. The atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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Good food, poor service

The food is good, but leaves you thinking that you could find food of similar quality in many restaurants around Atlanta. The service and host staff, however, make us not want to go back to Rathbun's. We had...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Awesome !!- Where did the person below eat?

Went back to this stellar place last night and had a fantastic experience. Great food, great service, and we all had lots of fun. The dessert special Tres Leche was awesome and I should have taken one home for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by J. D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Chef Kevin Rathbun left his position with Buckhead Life Restaurant Group to open his namesake restaurant. The crowd followed him to the non-traditional in town Edgewood location and has become legend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Don't Believe the Hype

Save your money and your time and go elsewhere. The food and service are both subpar. My scallops were gritty and my date's steak was undercooked. When the problem with the steak was pointed out to the server,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Kevin Rathbun is my Elvis!

Just when you thought you were too proud to eat at a place you needed to get reservations days in advance for, here comes Rathbun's. When I first heard about this place I thought "what could possibly be so...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Excellent meal

Rathbuns was great all around. Good food, lots of wine to choose from, fun location & atmosphere.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Energetic place with lots to choose from on the menu.....just be prepared to wait!

We arrived early for our 8:45pm reservations and settled into a spot at the bar The bartender was wonderful and made great drinks from the traditional to the creative. Our appetizers were good but not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Lives up to the hype

I hate to agree with some of my tragically hip friends, but this place is as good as they described. We were waiting (even hoping) for something to go horribly wrong, but everything was excellent. Ample...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Favorite Atlanta Restaurant

Great ambiance, amazing food, fantastic service...no complaints about this fabulous dining experience. I loved it since the first time and I keep coming back for more. Perfect date place, the patio is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Average experience for price

Overall, more of a place to see and be seen than a place to enjoy good food. For the price of the entrees, I would have expected a little more. I had a chicken dish that was nothing spectacular and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Average

Very average. The prices are way too high for the cuisine. And I thought it was tacky to name one part of the menu second mortgage. Give me a break. Plus I hate it when a "fancy" restaurant puts you on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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The most amazing food

One of the top places I've been since I've lived here(7yrs)...and I really go out to some good places. Met the chef..nice guy.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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Lives up to the hype!

I can't say enough good things about this place. I have been there four times, and each time has been stellar. The food is great, as is the atmosphere. The banana peanut butter cream pie is to die for!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Top 5 in Atlanta

This is the best meal I have had this year by far. We would repeat this is the best thing I've ever had after each new taste. My boyfriend and I were celebrating his birthday and ordered a bunch of appetizers...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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one of the best in the city

i absolutely love this place. the appetizers were very cute and delicious...the entrees were mouth watering...and the desert we had afterwards was very good. i found the service to be great too. i can't say...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Wonderful!

Great atmosphere, and delicious, reasonably priced food. I recommend the pot roast.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Excellent overall, noisy, good people watching

I have been to rathbun's twice in the last few weeks and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. On each occasion, the host phoned my cell phone a few hours ahead of time to confirm my reservations and we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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My new favorite restaurant!

After hearing nothing but glowing reviews we finally got a chance to eat at Rathbun's. I was not dissappointed! We ate with another couple and the crab tart and georgia shrimp to start, both where to die for!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Great food, great service

I went here for the first time on a Saturday. Let me first start with two negatives. Like other people have said, it is far too noisy in here to hold a conversation with your dining partners in a normal voice....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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Nothing but salt and noise

Way too much salt in everything. When I brought it to the attention of the waitperson she said "Chef is known for his heavy salt". She was very pleasant and offered to change for another dish, but commented...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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Great food, but did I order a side of attitude?

We have been to Rathbun's numerous times, and we think that the food was exceptional, and even though it is still very good, I would not use exceptional to describe our last few visits. We have decided though,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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Lived up to every expectation!

My husband and I celebrated our one-year wedding anniversary at Rathbun's this past weekend, and we had such a wonderful time! We were seated right away and were immediately impressed with the restaurant's...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Great!

This restaurant is a must. If not just for the atmosphere.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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Fabulous Experience

My fiance and I dined at Rathbuns for my birthday. Everything was amazing...the food, the service, and the atmosphere. You have to try the eggplant steak fries! I had the crispy duck on green curry basil...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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Amazing...

One of the Top Restaurants in Atlanta! The food is amazing the presenation and service is oustanding. I LOVE THIS PLACE and cannot wait to go back.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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Excellent

The food, wine, desert, and service was impeccable. I arrived 5 minutes early for my reservation on Valentine's Day expecting to wait for my table. However, that was not the case, I was seated immediately. The...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Top Star Menu

The food here is absolutely fantastic!! A very unique, flavorful menu. Great for relaxed dinning as a couple or with friends. Not as romantic as similar places, but exceptional top notch service!!
kudzu.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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Best Restaurant in Town!!

Best halibut I've ever eaten. The atmosphere and ambience is very nice. The bartenders are knowlegdeable and make great drinks. Great place for locals and people visiting Atl. You definitely want to make sure...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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A Divine Meal

Rathbun's has received a ton of critical praise since its opening. As a result, it is very popular (definitely make reservations). Unlike so many restaurants that receive early accolades, none of the praise...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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outstanding

One of THE best restaurants in Atlanta, book ahead because Kevin has been doing this for awhile and Atlanta knows it, a little off the beaten path, but your taste buds will thank you for trip
kudzu.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Fantastic and save room for dessert.

For the reviewer that was disappointed that they had to send the food back twice...If you go to a restaraunt like this and order pork (or meat, or whatever) WELL DONE you probably aren't the type to actually...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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The best

I think this is probably the best restaurant in Atlanta. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, outstanding service, you can't beat it.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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My new Favortie Restaurant.

I just love this place. I enjoy the atmosphere as long as the great menu selections. I now consider so many things my favortie that I have trouble ordering now as everything is so good.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Under cooked pork

I'd heard great things about this place, but when six of us went to dinner there, we all had issues with our meals. We sent a pork chop back two times and it still wasn't cooked well done. The dessert wine was...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Great Atmosphere, Great Food

Interesting mix of the industrial, brick, etc, and mondern style. Very great place for a romantic date, or night out with friends. Best to dress in something trendy, fun, and comfortable, and have plans for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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Interesting menu

LOVE this place. Great, distinctive menu. Get there early because this place gets real busy but it's well worth it.
kudzu.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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Fun place to go!

I liked this restaurant. Great atmosphere inside the restaurant. They had lots of unique choices on their menu. Make a reservation! I love their small desserts menu. You can try all of their dessert because...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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Trendy place, great food!

I love the food here, but there is something off with the vibe/atmosphere and I can't quite describe it, but I never feel completely comfortable. The food is worth it, though. I like to get a variety of small...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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One of the Best

My favorite restaurant... Everything is exceptional... Food, of course, is outstanding... great service, nice atmosphere... Try the corn ragout - outstanding !
kudzu.com - user review - 12/09/2005
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Lives up to all the hype

I've had 2 great meals in the main restaurant and snacks at Krog Bar. The menu at Rathbun's is terrific, taking advantage of seasonal ingredients and often treating them with Asian or Mediterranean accents....
kudzu.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Tops on my list!!

This was my first trip to Rathbuns, but certainly wont be my last. We were seated promptly for our 8:00 reservation, and actually had a table right by the kitchen. Kevin Rathbun himself brought us out a chefs...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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Always Great!

I went recently with a group of friends. We were able to promptly get a table in the bar area. We ordered several small plates an an affordable bottle of wine. Our food came out swiftly, and everything was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Good food but staff needs etiquette training

When you make a reservation three weeks in advance, you expect them to honor it. Rathbun's did not honor our's, and acted as if a patron having that expectation was unreasonable. When we were seated 30 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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Great Food, Event Atmosphere

Everything I tasted at Rathbun's was well executed and some of it was truly memorable. The eggplant fries were out of this world, as were the scallops with country ham grits. Duck and steak dishes were also...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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A strong delivery on a strong menu

The food was spectacular. The menu is very strong, and the wine list is great. If you decide to go, you better make reservations waaaay in advance or plan to wait at least an hour to dine. The service we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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WOW!

My first time at Rathbun's. I have been to the location when it was the previous Virginia's restaurant. What a change! I truly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The service was great and the food extrodinary....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Ahh.the beauty in dining at Rathbun's.

There are so many good things to say about this restaurant it's hard to know where to start! The staff-friendly, knowledgable, appeasing and highly experienced. You see them laughing and smiling together and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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Great Bang for Your Buck

Rathbun's is truly "where it's at" in Atlanta right now. Ranging from the Mediteranean Mussles on the "Small Plates" to the Filet on the "Second Mortgage Plate", all dishes, including sides such as the Creamed...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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Bad Service, Good Food

Rathbuns will be a good restaurant in 2 or 3 years when the hype wears off. Right now, the staff is just too impressed with themselves. When I called for reservations a week early, I was told that the only...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Great Food and Service

I went to Rathbuns on a Friday night with a 9:45 reservation. Make your reservations early. We called to eat earlier and the paito is first come, first serve. We got there around 7:30 and were seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Great for business dinners

Had another great dinner at Rathbuns. The creativity continues to amaze me. This is definitely one of my favorite spots for business entertaining. They can get a bit pretentious, but the food and service are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2005
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Overrated

Wine list states $8.50 wine by the glass. Charged #13.50 a glass. Manager said it is noisy and bartender served something different by mistake. Manager and waiter said they would take care of it never did....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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Exceptional Dining in Inman Park

My husband and I visited Rathbun's for our 14th anniversary (our first visit), and we were extremely happy with this choice. Everything was spectacular -- ambience, selection, quality and originality of food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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Rathbun's Rip Off

Rude, condesending, over-rated and the chef is just plain "hubris". Too bad Atlanta does not have any great restaurants; the restaurant scene here is more about being seen that substance! This restaurant and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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Can I get something to eat with???

Waited 30 minutes(had reservation) to be seated. Hostess said they could not find us. We were sitting at the bar next to the hostess stand. When seated, we were not ask if we wanted anything else to drink?...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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My, my, my...

Spent a late evening here and immensely enjoyed the experience. The wine, food and atmosphere in combination were impressive. I munched on small plates while my boyfriend feasted on an entree (he tends to help...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2005
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Perfect!

What an amazing experience! The sleek post-modern decor is wonderfully urbane, and the food . . . well, it was nothing short of perfect. I highly recommend the otherworldly wonder that is the butternut squash...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2005
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The Best of Atlanta

Rathbuns never disappoints. The food is stunning - try the hamachi small plate and the steak - both out of this world. Service is flawless, even on a crowded New Year's Eve with a few celebrating patrons...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2005
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Wow!

I don't claim to be a fine dining expert but last night my experience at Rathbun's was amazing. Everything my party had on the menu was wonderful. The salmon with orzo was fantastic, the eggplant steak fries...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2004
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I hope you like salt!

Great ambience. Good service except noone seemed to know who ordered what when the food came. The waitress set things down in the wrong place and merely left, causing a bit of confusion among our large party....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2004
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Wonderful desserts..Over the top service

The desserts were OUT OF THIS WORLD! Try the sampler plate. And it's great that they have a sugar-free or low-cal choice. The dessert chef is awesome! Other than that, we were seated promptly and the service...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2004
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Incredible Experience

The reception I received at Rathbun's was warm and inviting. I felt like an old friend even though it was my first visit. I made a reservation for 8:00 on a Thursday night and was actually seated upon...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2004
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RestaurantRow.com

i've dined at rathbun's twice and found both experiences to be delightful...
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Gayot

departing buckhead life restaurant group and taking personnel with him, kevin rathbun has opened his dream restaurant. textured walls---brick on one side and block on the other---are low-lit for atmosphere....
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