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Watershed is a two star restaurant in Decatur. Check out this affordable place in the Decatur area. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, brunch, and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food a huge disappointment.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Watershed. I also LOVE Scott Peacock. The wine selection is amazing, and the food is even better. The only criticism, and it is minor, is the noise, but because of the charm of the converted,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My mom and I were driving through Atlanta, GA and this place was always on my list. I adore Edna Lewis's cookbooks. Chef Scott Peacock cowroted The Gift of Southern Cooking. That book has been my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, delicious spot.This place is famous for it's fried chicken. No really, I'm talking extremely, extremely famous for it's fried chicken. If it's on the menu, you'd best hope you're quick...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food, service and wine were all absolutely wonderful.I will be back.I had the bbq chicken. Very good. My partner had the steak. It looked like a roast.I also had a seasonal yellow squash soup...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was fine, it was just not what I expected. I had heard the food was really good so maybe my expectations were too high. The decor was unique and our server was exceptional. I think a cold...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there one evening when a friend said we should check it out. The service was great and they even warned us when one of our meals took longer to cook. It's a more limited menu so heads up those...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Back from another wonderful meal @ Watershed. Just happen to be raid the cellar night, so we drank two bottles of Turley that you can not buy @ the store (this wine is only available to wine club...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm in Atlanta for work and people ask me where to eat the Watershed is at the top of my list. I want Tuesday night fried chicken with very good chocolate cake for my last meal. I miss the tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a place that I had heard about years ago and just never got around to going there. I am really glad I finally did and look forward to trying more of their seasonal menu. How nice is it to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!I had the pleasure of eating at Watershed last night for their well-known fried chicken night (Tuesdays). We have dined at this restaurant several times since moving to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me first comment on the atrocious service. I actually tipped like 15%, which is rare for me. Seriously, this guy was bad bad bad. I thought maybe it was because we said we were dining and going to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I may or may not currently have Watershed's website open so I can listen to the Indigo Girls. Just throwin' that out there.The atmosphere at this lovely little spot was more casual than I had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for Sunday brunch and I only regretted the bill! Pricey, but the food was worth it. We had mimosas and coffee, each fantastic for a lazy, hungover Sun AM (as if AM includes 2 pm). I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No sweet tea. "We've tried in the past, but people kept complaining it was either too sweet or too unsweet, so we've just stopped."OK, fine. But revamp your menu, lest your clientele may start to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhhh...fresh/local ingredients. Some of the best fried chicken in town. Brunch left something to be desired. Those indigo girls got a good thing going here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I had lunch there, but the awesome chicken salad has been in the back of my mind since then! The restaurant is very clean and well-organized, and the food impeccably presented....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with Watershed was Sunday Brunch today - it was delicious. Fresh, tasty, and so quick. I had the "creamed spinach" with poached eggs & grilled corn cakes and my DH had chicken hash...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not really gonna waste a lot of time on this one. I've eaten here twice, the first time about 2 years ago, and the other night. The food seems to be good quality, but it really just fails to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A solid 4-star place. It always has the potential for any plate to be amazing, but an item can also fall short. Went to dinner here last night (about my 10th visit over the years). The mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In one word, underwhelming.I had read all the yelp reviews before going, so I was very excited and took some of the suggestions I read on here. We started with an appetizer of butter bean hummus. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was hoping to really enjoy the fried chicken since it was Tuesday night. I got it -- the last serving of it -- but it was dry, dry, dry. My husband had the stroganoff, which was very good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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I first went to Watershed for dinner a few years ago. It was very loud and the food was fairly expensive and bland. My husband refused to go back but i was willing to give it another try. I went back the other...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after due research on finding a great option for dining with fellow coffee collegues in Atlanta during the SCAA Exposition, I settled on Watershed. I made reservations online as they do not answer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here only once and it was for lunch after reading about it in Saveur as one of the 12 restaurants that matter. I was flying into Atlanta and just happened to read about it.Watershed has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The appetizers and wine selection are wonderful and the selection is elite. The main dishes are always cooked to order and full of great flavor. I have dined there on several occasions and will...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Watershed proved to be reason to drive back to Decatur.Doug was our server and his Southern charm made the experience such a treat. I thought I would give Bourbon a shot, my eating partner had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Heard great things about the restaurant, tried it ourselves and not really sure what the hype is about. The restaurant is a renovated service/garage station, but I still felt like I was sitting in a garage, my...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken (gotta love that) to Watershed for their famous Tuesday fried chicken night. I was expecting it to be good, but I didn't have really high hopes so I wasn't expecting anything amazing. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Watershed with 2 other couples on Saturday, and while it was very good, it wasn't anything spectacular. As is the case with many restaurants, the appetizers were better than the entrees. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Watershed for Tuesday night fried chicken. Did not think anyone could best my great-grandmother's fried chicken, but Watershed has. The mash potatoes and green beans were great, but it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is long overdue.The fiance and I visited Watershed on our recent southern expedition, and it was easily the best meal of the trip (sorry, New Orleans). We went for lunch on a Monday, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure it gets much better than this. My fiancee and I went for Valentines and thankfully they were serving there regular menu, not some prix fixe BS. We had a late reservation, 8:45, but when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my fifth or sixth visit. We upped the degree of difficulty by making this our Valentine's Day destination and I'm so glad we did. By two weeks out, all that was available on Open Table was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the charmingly simple decor of watershed. The food is so yummy and takes southern cuisine to a whole new level. I have to say that while I enjoy dinner (a lot), I am not a fan of the brunch....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went back last night...I know, I know- but the food is soooo good. Unfortunately, something was very wrong with the reservation system. We had an 8:30 reservation and weren't seated until 9. They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is a must for any meal. The atmosphere is brite and light, the area is nicely placed in Decatur and the staff is professional. The people at the door are not very friendly and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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IVE ALWAYS HEARD ABOUT HOW GREAT WATERSHED IS AND LAST NIGHT I HAD A GREAT DINING EXPERIENCE. IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY! THE SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT, THE WINE LIST IS EXTENSIVE AND THE FOOD WAS SOME OF THE BEST...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After walking through the absolutely charming little shops in the absolutely charming little town of Decatur, my friend and decided to try our luck with Watershed, sans reservations. No go. Two hour...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still stuffed from last night's dinner...you know, when you're already full from your starters, but gluttony won't let you quit...that's me! We (me 3) started with SautA� Wild Mushrooms with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Scott Peacock's southern food is top notch. As would be expected from a James Beard award winning chef. If you don't like Southern food here, you never will. Stop by on Tuesdays for the best fried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a cold night in November, I drove to downtown Decatur to eat at Watershed with my sister. Famous for their Tuesday night special, "Scott's Famous Southern Fried Chicken", Watershed focuses on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Having wanted to go to Watershed for several years, but just not having the flexibility to drive to Decatur on a Tuesday night, I was very excited to finally get the opportunity. We had family in town from...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Scott Peacock, a local celebrity chef, does not disappoint in this service station turned restaurant in the heart of downtown Decatur. Serving Southern food with a twist, Watershed does not disappoint....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday nights: fried chicken "very good chocolate cake" = smile from ear to ear.You should try it too.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Run don't walk to Watershed. You will find great, healthy meals. I would definitely recommend going here to anyone. It's a can't miss experience. I love it.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been hearing about Watershed's fried chicken for quite some time. My roommate went there on a regular night (not a Tuesday, i.e., not a fried chicken night) and apparently they were filming a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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I didn't think I even liked fried chicken, but I went on a Tuesday night, the only night they have it. I had to sit at the bar (it was only 5:30 and it was already full). It was a strange sensation to look...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was impressed by lunch at the bar one day. At the bartender's urging, I got the pork sandwich with fig conserve. So so good. My potato salad side was also delicious. On a return visit, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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The food here is delicious and unbelievable. The seafood is very fresh and the daily specials are great. The way the place is setup is a tribute to times past in Atlanta. There are a lot of old news clippings....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday night fried chicken. Buttermilk soaked heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Watershed is one of those restaurants that at once seems impressive, but after leaving, you're always wanting for more. And it's generally difficult to put a finger on exactly what is wrong. Generally...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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My husband and I dined at Watershed last night for our anniversary. We had a reservation at 7:30 pm. We found a parking place right up front. Our waiter was a pure joy. He was very happy and helpful. I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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What a great little restaurant. Great healthy food. Chicken salad sandwich was on the best bread I've ever had. The service was warm and friendly. The atmosphere is light and upscale casual.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We took my mother-in-law here this past Sunday for a her birthday. They serve brunch on Sunday afternoons and it lived up to its reputation. We started by ordering the fried bananas with powdered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I send everybody to this restaurant. Fantastic lunch and brunch menus.There's something about Watershed that puts you in a good mood. This converted gas station is simple, airy, bright, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Maybe the fact that we visited on a weeknight and arrived 20 minutes before closing had something to do with it, but our meals were unimpressive, mediocre at best. Only desserts were good. Canned salmon used...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am still full from dinner last night!A few girlfriends and I do a monthly dinner club, and last night's restaurant was Watershed. I read the yelp reviews and liked the sound of the place, so off we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. The food is consistently fresh and flavorful and respectful of its southern background. Everyone loves the fried chicken, but the ever-chaning hot vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, the grits... To die for! And I don't even like grits! So thick and creamy... *drool So far, I've only been for brunch, but I've heard amazing things about the fried chicken dinners. I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Watershed is a wonderful restaurant. Everything on the menu, from the bread to the desserts and everything inbetween is great. The restaurant is light and open and the clientelle is always local.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I consider myself a pretty good southern/soul food critic as I grew up in the south and have lived no where else but, you guessed it . . . the south . . . So, upon walking into Watershed on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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I love the food here. Everything is so delicious, from the most basic roll to pancakes, shrimp and rice, fried chicken. If it sounds simple, it is good.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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I had been to Watershed one other time and it was okay (service was slow) but I was willing to give it another try. I had some friends in town from LA and I was excited to take them to a southern restaurant so...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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I have been to the Watershed a couple of times, both around lunch time. The food is good, but it seems like you have to order everything separately. The portion size is good, but the prices are a little high...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is excellent, excellent. Flawless, careful execution with total dedication to best southern food. The "shed" salad is for someone who can appreciate subtlety. Yes, it is only a pile...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends of our and us went here on a whim one night. It was a first for Shelli and myself, and were excited to try it based on the reviews our friends gave.Overall it was a mediocre experience....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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This place comes with so much hype. We came in for a romantic dinner which was a good thing - since we had to practically sit in one another's lap to make conversation. It was incredibly loud that even our...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night and it was my second time around so my repeat business should tell ya something. The food is soooo great. I had the grilled pork chops and let me tell ya I really am not a fan...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for Brunch today, expecting an extra long wait, wasn't bad at all. Friendly staff, server was fairly nice. (Do they not hire non-blondes, though? Weird)Their brunch menu is rather limited in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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I recently ate at Watershed - the food was OK - it certainly wasn't the best I have had, by far. The desserts were pretty awful to be truthful. The wine was great and the service was nice. Generally though it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Watershed is definitely one of my favorites. The food is always great--very fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere is always fun too--a great place for an intimate date or a group dinner. The mac &...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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I had heard so many good things about Tuesday fired chicken night, so we went. I was disappointed. The chicken was goo, not fantastic and everything seemed a little too expensive. Service was average.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took the mother and the boy here for dinner recently. I have mixed feelings about it. The mother and boy loved the place. I found it nice, good, pleasant, but not orgasmic. The cuisine is southern,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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The fried chicken is the best in town!, but get there early 'cause they run out. To show how great the servers are. I got there late on Tues and they were out of chicken, so I settled on the Catfish. The...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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The Atmosphere is cool and unpretentious. The food is great and the service is impeccable.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took some friends who were in from NYC to Watershed for dinner over the weekend. I love downtown Decatur and thought that the restaurant would represent some southern cooking, mixed with fine dining,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great...I went with a huge group and everyone had only nice things to say about the food. My only gripe with this place was the service. One of my long time friends who happens to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, full disclosure: I know the owners of this restaurant. But even if I didn't, I would say that this is overall my favorite restaurant in Decatur. And perhaps in all of Atlanta. Why? 1) The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Victor F. sums it up . . .this place is sold. The food is simple yet always inspiring. They make the simplest things (i.e., beets) taste extraordinary.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being from New York and having never been further south along the east coast than Virginia, I just wanted two things from my trip to Atlanta: to visit the World of Coca-Cola and to enjoy good southern...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to eat in Atlanta. Never a bad experience.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Our dinner group had a 7:00pm reservation for Tuesday fried chicken night. We had to chage our reservtion to 8:00pm because the could not accomodate 3 additional people in our party. We were seated on time but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Scott Peacock, who is one of a handful of really great (and now James Beard Award winning) local chefs , runs this excellent new Southern cuisine spot in Decatur. The brunch is well-liked and one of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Both the Food Channel and the AJC highly recommended this restaurant. However, for me, the experience left much to be desired. We found the decor to be plain and the lighting was much too dark; two of our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars because I just simply wish they had a better selection...the menu could use a bit of an update OTHER THAN THAT the food is fantastic- I recently had the burger with roasted tomatoes on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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I had the catfish (at least that's what the menu said) Instead they served me a tiny whole fish fried with very little meat on the bones. I was very disappointed and felt sick afterwords.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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I had the catfish and it was a tiny whole fish fried. I'm not even sure it was catfish. There was very little meat on the bones and it had no flavor. I also became sick later that night. Save your money and...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere. The place is big and when it's crowded, it's a bit noisy. When everyone has left, it's a bit big and empty. But regardless of how many people are in there, the look is modern and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why it took a move to the SF Bay Area to get my ass in to this place. My two last visits to friends & fam have led me to Watershed's door. I nearly left my table and kicked myself the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Housing one of Atlanta's finest southern-style chefs, Scott Peacock, the decor is unobtrusive, albeit lends itself to a rather inflated noise...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I joined Yelp right after I read the reviews about Watershed just so I could review it. The decor is wonderful, but expected in downtown Decatur. The menu selection is poor. Do not order the argula...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, great food, great staff, great drinks. All in all, Watershed is pretty damn great.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went once for brunch...it was a good meal..but the service wasn't good for a Sunday meal with a group... the waffles I had were great and the ambience was fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Our engagement, my 30th birthday, and a wonderful place to set aside an evening to catch up with friends--Watershed has been home to many of my most treasured memories. And the food is unique and delicious. I...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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I have always loved the watershed but my last few visits have left me feeling very upset. A couple of weeks ago my wife sister mother and I were haveing a nice meal. The food and service was good as it always...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's funny, I've been reviewing certain kinds of restaurants so much, that I'd forgotten that I hadn't reviewed some others!Like this one...Decatur has so many little gems, and Watershed is yet...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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I've been to Watershed numerous times and have never had a bad experience. The food is delightful -- I always order the vegetable plate for an appetizer for the table. The atmosphere is trendy, yet romantic....
kudzu.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my friends has a brunch addiction to Watershed. I'd been really wanting to try this for a while, so was excited to lunch here this week! The space is beautiful - classic contemporary with lots...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Up on the watershedStanding at the fork in the roadYou can stand there and agonizeTill your agony's your heaviest loadYou'll never fly as the crow fliesGet used to a country mileWhen you're learning...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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They have a wonderful wine selection for consumption there and at home! The staff whether selecting a bottle for now or later has always been very helpful and knowledgeable. Weekends were meant for having...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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I went to Watershed for brunch w/ friends after a bachelorette party & the food was delicious. They quoted a 30-min wait on a Sunday morning, but it only ended up being 10 min. Our waiter was funny &...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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I read the reviews before going for the first time to brunch. One review stated something about the service. I wanted to be objective so I went in with an open mind. I was with a date, so he ordered for me and...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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My wife and I went to Watershed on a Friday night because we heard great things about it. We had reservations for 5:45, and very few people were there. The staff was great, our server was knowledgeable and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Recently tried this place and enjoyed the food but I can't say it was the best I've ever had. After hearing about the chef I really expected to be wowed. Also avoid the desserts. They are overpriced for what...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Wow. After all the hype and press the Chef Peacock gets, I really thought the food would be better than this. I have been three times and I won't be going back. The only reason I went the third time is to have...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give four and a half stars. I really like this place. Cool but also very good food. It's got Southern classics but they are all unique and updated for 2007. I like the atmosophere...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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No wonder Scott Peacock won the coveted Beards award BEST SOUTHERN CHEF in the US. The food is magnificent. FRom the fresh fish daily to the pork chops and the hummus made out of white beans this place can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had anything other then brunch at this wonderful place, but I can't wait to try the rest. I have family who come to visit that insist on eating brunch here. The grits are pure heaven....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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We went to watershed twice; once for brunch and once for dinner. Brunch was lamentable - everything was over-salted and the service slow. Dinner was not much better. While the hummus and crudite platter was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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I've been wanting to dine at Watershed for a long time, and finally had an opportunity when my boyfriend and I were in the neighborhood. We were apprehensive at first, I couldn't remember if the menu was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Watershed is housed in a renovated garage in downtown Decatur. The food is contemporary southern and the atmosphere is casually expensive.I went there with my dad (it's a great place to go when you're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Watershed was owned by one of the Indigo girls (who went to Emory!) and is rumored to have the best fried chicken in Atlanta. I went on a Tuesday (fried chicken night) and was a little disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the lesbians, I stayed for the chicken salad.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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The food and the staff was great.
kudzu.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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this was a great last minute find for dinner. I made reservations on Opentable just a half hour before showing up and I could not have been happier with the result. The service was fast, waiter was incredibly...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This space is so "lofty chic" I fealt like I was dining in one of the pages from the Pottery Barn Spring catalog. Service was quirky but pleasant. Although it seemed our brunch took hours to arrive,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Watershed is one of the best restaurants in Atlanta. Sure, the famous chocolate cake and fried chicken bring folks in, but I've had everything on the menu, and nothing's bad. Lunch? Burger - HEY SUNDAY PAPER...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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The positive reviews of this place are mystifying. The decor is disjointed at best with a strange hospital-color theme, and has no place in a former garage that faces a parking lot and busy street, complete...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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The worst service we ever had in Atlanta! Our waitress was extremly rude (I have a feeling that she may be a racist), and I think she looked at our attire and assumed that we were not going to order an...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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I've been going to this Decatur institution since The Indigo Girls, Scott Peacock, and Edna Lewis made this a destination. New Southern Cuisine, hip atmosphere, and a glass of wine, work for me. Lunch is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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I met with a friend for lunch yesterday at this Decautur spot. While I was not happy with the limited menu, I was happy with my choice of soft shell crab sandwich. I look forward to trying their fried chicken...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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Some of these reviews must have been written by jealous competitors or backwoods yokels. Hip and trendy spot should not be confused with its "gas station" heritage. OUTSTANDING FOOD and reasonable service...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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I had heard about it a lot, but always thought that southern food is not my cup of coffee. Well, good food is good food in every country and kitchen. Watershed is a restaurant that gives you satisfaction in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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i know this place is famous for its fried chicken - the brunch was not as good, although the cheese toast on the menu is unique and TASTY!!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Watershed is now one of my favorite restaurants. I have eaten there several times for dinner and Sunday Brunch. The omelet and pancakes were some of the best I have eaten. I always take visiting family and...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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My husband and I went here for dinner and we both thoroughly enjoyed the food as well as the atmosphere. It's a really cute spot -I believe the restaurant was once a gas station or something along those lines....
kudzu.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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I have eaten at this restaurant at least a dozen times and have never been disappointed. It is bright and beautiful inside, decorated with pastels and lots of big windows. The waitstaff is very attentive but...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the restaurant owned by one half of the Indigo Girls (Emily Saliers), and will have you humming the tune to Watershed while you are there (it is inevitable, isn't it?). The decor is very cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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The food can be spotty here...mostly good..fried chicken way over rated...I had it at 9:30PM and I think it was cooked about 6:30..dried out...If they are busy the noise level is unbearable...In the summmer...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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A great menu and a fun, quirky atmosphere (renovated 50's era service station). The fried chicken is legendary, but check out the chocolate cake!
kudzu.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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When we arrived at Watershed for dinner, we were told that we would not be able to sit until 80% of our party arrived despite the fact that the restaurant was practically empty. We quickly decided to have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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My Partner and I went to Watershed for our 12th anniversary a month ago. We enjoyed everything about the experience. The little shop was fun for a few minutes to just browse and relax, (we didn't buy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Watershed was one of my favorite places in Atlanta; after reading the negative reviews on the website I was surprised. However it appers that the quality of service has recently declined significantly;...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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I recently visited watershed for dinner with friends. I was terribly disappointed with both service and food. Service is pathetic and the food was less than average, far less.The restaurant was recommended by...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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I was visiting from San Francisco and heard about this place. I went on fried-chicken night and it was very good. The waitress realized that we were not from the area and began suggesting things on the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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Watershed is one of the worst restaurantsmaybe the worstI have been to in Atlanta. The decor is almost as unimaginative as the overpriced, bland food. Unseasoned vegetables and tough cuts of meat are sure to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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I have eaten at Watershed 4 times; three were at Brunch. I've always enjoyed the food--it's simple fare cooked simply. Service has always been extra-friendly. I agree it is not the fastest in town. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2005
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Maybe it's because we did not order the "signature" dishes (fried chicken, chocolate cake), but the food was a huge disappointment. The service was very slow, and next to our table was a big puddle of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2004
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I loved this place.... the shrimp and grits were delicious. I wanted to try everything on the menu. The service was excellent, even though I heard them say they were short staffed. I can't wait to go back and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2004
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The service started out so poorly, that it would have taken a lot to recover. Unfortunately, the rest was down-hill too.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2004
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I never thought Watershed could be a love it or hate it kind of place. If you enjoy urban life then you should be prepared to spend some $$ and tough out any slightly uncomfortable situation. The food and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2004
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I think this place is fantastic - I'm so surprised that there are so many bad reviews!! I think this is a great restaurant with fabulous food. We've been here many times and have never been disappointed. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2004
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Just ate there for the first time this weekend--was wowed by the lovely space and creative Southern menu. Veggies--squash, butter beans--were down-home delicious. Shrimp po-boy was tasty on crusty baguette, if...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2003
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In the review it says kids-no. That would just depend on the children I believe. Well behaved children that love wonderful food would fit in great.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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The worst service ever, very limited menu. poor management. Do go!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2003
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watershed has a concept- not a bad thing, but southern ingredients dont always mean a great dish. enough of shrimp and grits and fish with tubers. it felt like the kitchen could have done more, but was dumbing...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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The food here is the best in Decatur -- focused, well-executed, fresh flavors. The service was top notch and the prices were reasonable considering the quality (expensive by most standards, but a better value...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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I've only been to Watershed once...and won't go back. The food was overpriced, and I just felt like we were in the middle of some photo shoot for Pottery Barn. It was definitely too pretentious for my tastes....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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The Hummus is by far, by FAR, the best I have ever had. The white truffle chicken salad is not to be missed. Nor is their mashed sweet potatoes. The food was reasonable - the drinks were way overpriced.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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wow...i could've put a downpayment on a car for i spent for a "small" dinner. Food was fine...but service was almost non-existant. I could've helped myself faster. At least it wasn't crowded. No value here.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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This restaurant has the best food and service in Decatur with a great, but expensive wine list to match.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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The ambiance of the restraunt was good, the food was good, and I had an overall enjoyable experiance. The filet mignon was absolutely delicious and their deserts are to die for!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Overall, this restaurant offers one of Atlantas most pleasurable dining experiences. Its retro modern decor is minimal and chic without being icy, save the uncomfortable metal chairs. The atmosphere is on par...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2002
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When executive chef Scott Peacock left the highly successful Horseradish Grill a few years ago, who would have thought that he'd land in a sandwich shop housed in a former gas station in Decatur? Okay, it's...
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the menu hasn't changed since they opened, and it's becomeboring. the sandwiches are dry. food's overpriced......
tripadvisor.com - user review
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this eclectic restaurant inside a converted gas station features an inventive continental menu...
igougo.com - user review
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the joint project of singer emily saliers (indigo girls) and friends, with local celebrity chef scott peacock, takes its name from one of her songs. the front of the space is dedicated to soaps, books,...
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Watershed in Decatur, Georgia. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and hotels.
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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while their sandwiches and desserts may be the rave, the dinner were only fair. stew was a misnomer- more like soup, and the salmon croquettes gave a new meaning to the word "salty". portions were more than...
fodors.com - user review
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frequently visited by co-owner emily saliers of the famous folk due indigo girls, watershed is quickly gaining a reputation for its fresh and funky menu. located in a former service station, the space has been...
wcities.com - user review
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get grub in a garage owned by an indigo girl...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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indigo girl emily saliers and three of her friends launched this casual restaurant-cum-gift shop. chef scott peacock makes the planet's best shrimp salad, homemade flat bread, chicken salad with white...
nytimes.com - user review
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Watershed Restaurant is the collaborative creation of Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers with three women partners and award winning chef Scott Peacock. We specialize in seasonal southern cooking with succulent...
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