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Name: 5 Seasons Westside
Address: 1000 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318
Telephone: (404) 875-3232
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.54

5 Seasons Westside

1000 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318

(404) 875-3232
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5 Seasons Westside Menu

Soups & Snacks

Housemade Spent Grain Bread Boule

Seasonal Soup Of The Day

Beer Cheese Soup

Grilled Rice Balls

Chilled Edamame Soy Beans

Housemade “5” Pretzel

Pimiento Cheese Crostini

Georgia All-natural Chicken Wings (6)

Kari Kari
Little Plates

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Crispy Calamari & Red Onions

Cornmeal Dusted Crispy Alligator

Smoked Organic Salmon Dip

Chili Seared Sea Scallops

Pair Of Braised Organic Lamb Tacos

Beer Braised Pei Mussels

Cheese Plate Trio

Gulf Shrimp & Cheddar Grit Cakes
Salads

Organic Farm Greens

Iceberg Wedge

Heart Of Romaine Caesar

Balsamic Roasted Beets

Club Salad
Salad Additions

Chicken Breast Or Portabella Mushroom

Organic Salmon Or Shrimp Or Scallops

All Natural Grilled Steak
Grilled Pizzas

White 5 Cheese

Spicy Sopressatta

Granny Serrano

Wild Mushroom And Asparagus

Vine Ripe Tomatoes & Basil
Sandwiches

Georgia Lemon Chicken Salad

Grilled Portabella Mushroom

Black Bean Burger

Vidalia Onion Turkey Burger

Georgia Organic Grass Fed Beef Burger

Cuban

Georgia Organic Bbq Pork Or Bbq Chicken Sandwich

Organic Brisket Reuben

Antelope “patty Melt”
Main Plates

Ploughman’s

Fish And Chips

3 Fried Fish Tacos

Grilled Ravioli

Sweet Tea Brined Southern Fried Ga Pastured Hen

Georgia Rabbit Enchiladas

Organic Salmon

Ropa Vieja

Coca~cola Cured Duck Breast

Grilled Maine Lobster

Georgia Organic Beef Filet
Sides

Smoked Fingerling Potato Salad

Hand-cut Pommes Frites (real French Fries)

Hand-cut Sweet Potato Fries Cocoa Chili

Sautéed Spinach With Shallots

Cheddar Stone-ground Grit Cakes

Spaetzle With Parmesan & Sweet Onions

Tiny Green Beans

Grilled Asparagus With Marinated Tomatoes

Expensive Mushrooms Under A Brick
Desserts

House-made Seasonal Ice Creams

House-made Seasonal Sorbets

Flourless Chocolate Cake

5-made Fried Ice Cream

Mascarpone Creme Brulee

Goat Cheese Cheesecake

Seasonal Tart

Banana & Chocolate Bread Pudding Cashews Rum Butter

Healthy Meal suggestions for 5 Seasons Westside

Soups & Snacks

Housemade Spent Grain Bread Boule [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal Soup Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Cheese Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Rice Balls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chilled Edamame Soy Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Housemade “5” Pretzel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pimiento Cheese Crostini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Georgia All-natural Chicken Wings (6) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kari Kari [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Little Plates

Beer Battered Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Calamari & Red Onions [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cornmeal Dusted Crispy Alligator [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Organic Salmon Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chili Seared Sea Scallops [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pair Of Braised Organic Lamb Tacos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Braised Pei Mussels [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Plate Trio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gulf Shrimp & Cheddar Grit Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

Organic Farm Greens [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Iceberg Wedge [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Heart Of Romaine Caesar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Balsamic Roasted Beets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Club Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salad Additions

Chicken Breast Or Portabella Mushroom [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Organic Salmon Or Shrimp Or Scallops [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

All Natural Grilled Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Grilled Pizzas

White 5 Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Sopressatta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Granny Serrano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wild Mushroom And Asparagus [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vine Ripe Tomatoes & Basil [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches

Georgia Lemon Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Portabella Mushroom [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Bean Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vidalia Onion Turkey Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Georgia Organic Grass Fed Beef Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cuban [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Georgia Organic Bbq Pork Or Bbq Chicken Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Organic Brisket Reuben [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Antelope “patty Melt” [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Main Plates

Ploughman’s [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fish And Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

3 Fried Fish Tacos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Ravioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Tea Brined Southern Fried Ga Pastured Hen [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Georgia Rabbit Enchiladas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Organic Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ropa Vieja [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coca~cola Cured Duck Breast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Maine Lobster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Georgia Organic Beef Filet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Smoked Fingerling Potato Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand-cut Pommes Frites (real French Fries) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand-cut Sweet Potato Fries Cocoa Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sautéed Spinach With Shallots [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheddar Stone-ground Grit Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spaetzle With Parmesan & Sweet Onions [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tiny Green Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Asparagus With Marinated Tomatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Expensive Mushrooms Under A Brick [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

House-made Seasonal Ice Creams [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House-made Seasonal Sorbets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flourless Chocolate Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

5-made Fried Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mascarpone Creme Brulee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Goat Cheese Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal Tart [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana & Chocolate Bread Pudding Cashews Rum Butter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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The Food Abides W.

Ugh! What a joke! I had literally the worst meal in recent memory last night. Nope, it wasn't at a hot, new spot or a crummy run-down dive. It was 5 Seasons Brewing - a pretty well established brewery chain with an equally popular reputation. So without further adieu, I give you 5 reasons not to go to 5 Seasons: 1. The Beer - This place is a brewery, right? There was no beer list on the menu or at the table. Our server (we'll get to him later) asked us if we wanted something to drink. We replied "Yes probably some beer." It took him two more trips inside to get us the house chalkboard with just the names (no descriptions) of their beers. We all ordered and the server disappeared again to retrieve our choices. It turns out that 2 out of the 3 we ordered were out, and our second choice was out as well. 5 Seasons Brewery. One of my friends went with the Golden. It honestly could have been from a golden shower. The beer was flat and flavorless. My other friend and I went with the Venus (as our server and the two of us couldn't think of any of other beers). It was essentially a beer flavored mimosa. The Venus, like the rest of 5 Seasons, didn't have any depth. The flavor was just that of light, orange syrup. My two friends didn't have the heart to even finish their beers and asked if the brewery carried any bottled beers. The waiter's response was, "No, we only carry our own, after all we are a brewery. We have $25 bottles of some stuff." Yes, a brewery that doesn't carry two out of three beers and delivers beers that taste like piss. 2. The Service - Honestly, it seemed like there wasn't a seasoned professional in the entire building. Seriously, Fisher Price my first waiter, waitress, host and manager. Our waiter couldn't answer a single questions we had. What's the Scotch Abbey Like? "Ummm... Ummm (as he checks his notes)... I don't know, it's like, in between the other two we have. I don't really know, I don't drink beer." I'd honestly rather be lied to than listen to this nitwit who works at a brewery tell us he doesn't like beer. We went through this with every single question. What does antelope taste like? What kind of peppers are on the sandwich? The dude made up a new species of peppers - Soblano. I honestly couldn't make this up. Additionally, he claimed bell peppers gave a kick to a sandwich. 3. The Food - Strangely enough, this 5 Seasons menu is not like their Sandy Springs location at all. The Prado location focuses on small, higher quality plates. This menu really reads like any bar menu with a few added items to make it seem cultured. There's an Antelope patty melt and Kari Kari (crab/cream cheese dumplings) but the menu consists primarily of sandwiches and pizzas. One friend got the Antelope patty melt and said that the Antelope could have been any meat and tasted the same. This same friend ordered the Lobster Bisque as a side. He said it was just plain disgusting and even told the waiter. The waiter came back saying that they planned on taking it off the menu because a broth-based lobster bisque doesn't work. !?!??!?! Then why was it still being served? I went for the organic beef burger. It truly was the worst burger I have ever had. Ordered at medium rare, the burger came out well done. The texture was that of sawdust. I've honestly had many better BUBBA Burgers. In fact, every single fast food burger is better than this one. Additionally, there was no seasoning or flavor - unless you count fish flavoring. Yes, my burger tasted of fish. The fries were passable, but unsalted and unseasoned also. My other buddy ordered the curry grilled chicken sandwich, which he claimed was just OK. 4. The price - The bill, for our abysmal time spent there was roughly $60. 5. The atmosphere at this location is sterile and has no depth. Honestly the brewery felt like a place where middle aged happy-hour drinkers go to give up on youth and doing anything worthwhile and fun. Lastly, 5 Seasons is well known for their roof-top patio with a view of the Atlanta skyline, so we asked to be seated outside. We were sat on a street level side patio. The roof was closed... I'm guessing they only open it up when there is a lot of traffic inside but really, the view might have been 5 Seasons' only saving grace. I can't seem to find a nice thing to say, but would like to warn diners from coming here when every other option in the area is better. Worst case scenario if you can't find anywhere good to go in this area - buy yourself a case of fine Belgian beer next door at Hop City and drown your sorrows. I guarantee the hangover the next day won't be nearly as mind-numbing as the experience next door.
(1)
RadioCobb R.

Food is good, beer is good, staff could be improved.
(4)
Angel K.

Definitely a great place to stop by. More enjoyable on the balcony at night, the view of Atlanta's skyline is gorgeous! My first visit dessert was the flourless cake, yum! (:
(4)
Anna B.

We LOVE this place. The upstairs is prime, but we love the downstairs too. Both has indoor and outdoor areas! The entire menu is fresh prepared and locally sourced. The quality is just awesome. The beer is always fun to experience, and I highly recommend doing a flight to taste 6 at a time for less than the cost if 1 pint! It is chill and comfy and yummy; what's not to love???
(5)
Leigh M.

Probably the only review that can't comment on the beer because I don't drink it. Had a Sunday brunch here recently which left me stuffed but pretty unsatisfied. We started with the biscuits with jelly and gravy, all of which were delicious and I wish I had ordered a second helping. Everyone else at the table tried the fried alligator (I was too scared) and seemed to enjoy it. I ordered the brisket reuben with fries - it was pretty unmemorable and incredibly hard to eat. There was so much meat, which should generally be a good thing, but the sandwich was quite unwieldy as the bread was not so much bread as about a quarter of a pita. Meat kept falling out of the sandwich onto the plate and the table so it was less a sandwich and more a platter. The fries, however, were plentiful and delicious. Service was friendly and efficient and gave us about 6 separate checks without us even asking, which was a pleasant surprise. But the food could use some improvements.
(3)
Kati G.

We had an amazing experience at 5 Seasons tonight. The service was impecable and the management was very helpful. I have to say, it has one of the best organic and local menus around, something for everyone. Even our daughter (who is a very picky eater) complained of being full as we left. You can tell that they take pride in their food and service. Our waiter, Alex, was courteous and attentive without being overbearing. I never had to refill my water glass, Alex was always there. Sam, the manager knew about everything on their menu and was friendly. We have had a run of not great service at our "usual" restaurants lately, so this was a welcome change. Great food and great service, everything you could want in a restaurant.
(5)
Jason E.

Went here on Sunday to take advantage of the Scoutmob discount after the incredible win by the Braves! Had a group of four, walked right in and were seated immediately. The place was no where near as packed as I expected it to be, which was nice, but I could've used a crowd. It was unfortunately the first frigidly cold day of the year so they didn't have the patio opened, but whatever. The beer was AWESOME.... no better way to describe it. Our server, Will was great as well. He asked if we had ever been to 5 Seasons and when we said "No" he told us all about their brewing program, the farm to table menu, the company itself, etc. He suggested the Reuben noting that it was rated by the AJC as one of the best in town so I tried it. The sandwich was good, but the flatbread killed it for me. I don't care for flatbread to begin with, but when it's cooked too much it becomes crispy which makes it very hard to eat in sandwich form as it basically cracks and falls apart. I don't know if this was their intention, but I'd much rather have just regular rye bread toasted up... the corned beef, etc. was great though. We will most certainly be back, hopefully on a warmer day when the patio is opened up.
(4)
Megan O.

I absolutely adore 5 Seasons. The beer is incredible - I love a good microbrew, and they never disappoint (and I've tried quite a few of their varieties through the seasons - just had the oktoberfest this week, and it was delightful!) The food strikes a great balance between upscale fare and pub grub, and the quality is very apparent - always super fresh, top notch ingredients. On top of general yumminess, the servers are great - they are super friendly, they all know the food and beer menus inside and out, and are great about describing and recommending so that you get the perfect meal. On top of the tasty eats, brews, and service, 5 Seasons Westside has an enormous parking lot (total win in Midtown), an awesome skyline view, and a fun/funky decor vibe to match the industrial area of town. And a quick note regarding some of the criticism from other Yelpers: I absolutely do not understand the complaints about pricing. Yes, it is a bit more expensive than, say, Ruby Tuesdays. But you are paying for higher quality, organic, local ingredients. OF COURSE IT WILL BE MORE EXPENSIVE. If you don't care about that and just want a $5 chuck ground burger, go to T.G.I.Fridays. And to address complaints about the service - I will admit, the first time I came to 5 Seasons was about a year ago, and our servers were a bit slow and a little disorganized (very nice, but just scatter-brained). However, in the past few months they have really gotten it together, and have become a much more seasoned crew without losing their charm - if you had a less-than-wonderful experience here over a year ago, I would really encourage you to give it a second chance!
(5)
Sarah B.

We LOVE 5 Seasons! They have an amazing upstairs, outdoor area. It seems they always have fun events going on. It's a great place to chill with a freshly poured home-brewed beer. The beers have never disappointed us. The food is fresh and fantastic. I always get the sweet potato fries, and never have any left over. The best sandwich is the Reuben. My husband always orders it, and has never been disappointed. I always try something new, knowing that I'll get a bite or two of the Reuben. Good beer, good service, good food, good atmosphere....what could be better?!
(5)
Bren B.

I've only been here for lunch, since it's practically next door, but I immagine it could be a nice after-hours 'get my drink-on' spot...I'll have to check. As for lunch, the menu is pretty great and has never disappointment me, with everything fresh and yummy, great atmosphere, a fantastic outside patio, really awesome wall art and super friendly wait staff. I'm not a beer drinker, but can certainly appreciate the gusto with which they treat their beer brewing and sharing...they even offer you tastes of seasonal or daily brews if you start to look bored (which BTW had nothing to do with 5 Seasons, I was waiting for my time-defficient friends who'd die horrible deaths if their lives ever depended on them being on time :) You know who you are!)
(4)
Tyler M.

Had the Organic Brisket Reuben with The Answer to drink. The Reuben was amazing and the beer was very good. My wife had the shrimp and grit cake and she loved it. We had the Goat cheese Cheesecake for dessert. The cheesecake was better than I expected. The flavor of the polenta crust was great but it was a little too hard (had to chisel at it with a fork to break it).
(4)
Scott L.

Beers - I love the that the new location has larger brewing space allowing Crawford to have more beers on tap. There is something for everyone here. Food - I love the expanded menu. As always, the pizzas are the best. I've NEVER had a bad meal from Chef Dave. Atmosphere - The main level can be noisy as it is a large room and noise bounces around and around and around. If we could give half stars, I would, but only because of the noise problem. Upstairs and the patio areas are much better. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(5)
Kara G.

I had lunch here with those gorgeous admissions representatives from Morehouse College. Giles made the suggestion and Kory Hawkins (my one true love) agreed. The space was nice, we ate outside which ummmm well you're essentially eating on Marietta Street which is busy and loud and honestly a bit scary. I had the turkey burger with sweet potato fries. The fries were great, the burger not so much. Service was mediocre and I thought the whole meal was overpriced. I doubt I'll go back, it just wasn't my type of spot. I mean nothing about it was horrible, but I can think of better spots, so ya know it was just okay.
(2)
Joe W.

This place has the most exquisite menu and the best fresh beer being brewed here in Atlanta. The only 5 Seasons I haven't been to is the one in Alpharetta but this location, along with the Prado are both fantastic. While some of the dishes seem small in portion, it's important to note that it's often featuring top-notch organic/locally grown/sustainable meat or veggies (organic and/or local rabbit, elk, gator, sweet potato, gourmet mushrooms, even the chicken). There are plenty of large dishes as well and the pizzas, soups, and ice creams are always terrific. The spent grain bread is a great add to your order for a buck and goes well with appetizers, soup, or a meal. And just a note, if you want fried fodder and bar food, you might not like this place. They have it, but it's been chef designed and probably is more complicated than someone who wants a burger, fries, and a bud light. And to anyone who knocks the beers, I'd question their taste in general. There are about 8 or so rotating beers, all of which are fantastic, artisan offerings. I have my favorites but like each one. If you can't find a beer you like and claim there are no good beers here, you don't know what good beer is. On that note, great veggie bar food option = Black Bean Burger with Goat Cheese with fries or onion rings. It's awesome. And the Dark Star or Octane Stout are the best stouts I've had. And one last thing. Take a look at these nasty reviews you see here and you'll note that most of them come from some d-bag that created an account just to dog on this place, and that's their only review. Don't let online d-bags dissuade you from enjoying great food and beer.
(5)
Tracey R.

Overall, just okay. Pizzas are really good; but haven't really enjoyed much else. Really not crazy about the beer and unfortunately their own brewed beer is all they serve. Root beer is awful. Service is spotty and weird. I'd only go if you are craving a nice gourmet pizza.
(2)
Karl H.

This rating will go up, they just need to finish the place/add their fantastic beer. Roof top view of Midtown is awesome! I had a pizza with a funny name...it was great.
(3)
Josh M.

Had lunch here on a Saturday around 3:00pm. Dead when we got there but lively when we left. House-brewed beers were great and cuisine was very creative for bar food. Lots of game on the menu. Wanted to try the antelope, but table did not agree. Good place to go after hitting-up Hop City or an art gallery.
(3)
Kent S.

I went to the Grand Opening party for 5 Seasons last night and the place was great. You can tell they are still working out a few kinks but in general the place looks great and the food was delicious. We started in the main dining room downstairs. We tried most of the beers they had except the IPA which was not available at that time. All were good. As for the food. This is not your typical pub food. They were bringing us sampler plates so we got to try about 10 different items in small portions. All, very tasty and worth of meal status by themselves. I especially liked the alligator egg rolls. When we were done downstairs we decided to go to the upper deck to check it out. This is definitely the the more up beat area. There was band play out on the corner of the roof deck and the space was packed. Great views of the Atlanta skyline. There is a third level underneath that is still being constructed. When I have a chance to try that space out I will review it.
(4)
Francis M.

I love the food here and service is generally pretty good. The atmosphere is very nice, especially on the upstairs deck. **Do watch prices. This being my 4th time here without a problem, my sever Kalyn opted to not tell me that the special salad in a large size is twice the price as the one featured on the menu that we originally wanted. So... For an average sized salad with grilled chicken, iced tea and 20% tip, my lunch cost me $28 and left me a little disappointed.
(3)
Marcus R.

Just found out about this spot last week and we went on a Sunday. Light crowd (like I like) and awesome menu (like I like)!! Sat at the bar..one of tenders was slightly slow to acknowledge us (like I don't like)! once we did get service, Will gave the run down on the brewery and the food. He really knew his stuff and help me select a great brew from the tap. Ordered a special pizza and burger! Both were great! Can't wait to go back and try other menu items and brews!
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Dave S.

Not your typical brew pub! The new 5 Seasons Brewery not only brews up some of the most unusual beers, it also features a gourmet menu that is deserving of a 5 star rating. The new Westside location offers a large open dining room and a cool roof top bar overlooking the city - a great addition to the neighborhood. Try the Octane Ale (made from beans supplied by the coffee house across the street) with a hot pretzel at the bar. We went with a large group and sat in a private room in the back off the kitchen - terrific atmosphere!
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Bob B.

White Pizza was excellent (and has been consistently excellent over multiple visits). In-house beer is also very good. I had the Espresso Stout on my last visit, but I have had others before. The roof-top patio is really nice and knocks this place into four-star territory when it is nice out.
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Samantha F.

*Although I use Yelp all the time to read reviews of different businesses, I have never felt compelled enough to write a review until now.* DO NOT TRY TO BRING A LARGE PARTY HERE! This is going to be a really long review because this was the worst experience I've ever had with a large party. I mean I've seriously had better service with a large party in high school with a bunch of teenagers on a Friday night at Chili's or fucking Steak N Shake with no reservations or call ahead! I planned a surprise party for my boyfriend and made a reservation for 15 people for 8:00 on a Saturday night about 2.5 weeks ahead of time. At the time I called to make the reservation, the manager was so helpful and assured me everything would go as planned. So I thought, alright this is gonna be great! Here is a play-by-play of our evening... I arrived at 7:55 and checked in with the hostess who told me that when half of the party arrived, they would seat us. OK--that is not a big deal...whatever. So I said I would be at the bar. It turned out that most of the party was running late, so most people did not show up until 8:30. So I went back up to the hostess and said, OK most everyone is here can we have our table? She says, well we had to give your table away because you had a reservation for 8:00 and no one showed up until 8:24. I said, um no...I got here at 7:55 and checked in, and the other hostess told me when half of the party got here we could be seated. She gave me some bullshit about how they are overbooked and there was a lack of communication among the hostesses and she was SO SORRY. They were just waiting for the other large parties to pay their tab and leave. I was pretty pissed off at that point but what was I gonna do? So I said, fine, shit happens we'll be right over here at the bar when something becomes available. 9:15 comes around and we are STILL at the bar with no table. Some guy (was he the manager or a server or a busser? I don't know because he sure as hell did not identify himself) came over to my boyfriend and his friend (um, hello! they are not the reservation holders, I AM!!! I guess he thought they were in charge since they are tall and male) and said, thanks for your patience we'll have something ready for you shortly. 9:30 comes around and what do you know, we are STILL at the bar with no table. I was beyond pissed off at that point and went back up to the hostess and politely asked to see the manager. She runs off to get him and comes back and says, he said he already came out and spoke to your group and apologized. I said, well he did not speak to me and I am the reservation holder. I said, I understand things like this happen in a restaurant sometimes, but I want to speak to the manager and know what you guys are going to do to make this right for us, because this is unacceptable and ridiculous! Long story short, the hostesses just kept apologizing and the manager never came out to speak to me about it. They finally got some tables together around 9:45 and we were able to sit down. We had two servers who were OK. We wanted to get a round of Jaeger shots but they only had 2 shots of Jaeger left. WHO THE FUCK RUNS OUT OF JAEGER ON A SATURDAY NIGHT? So we said, just get us something similar to that. They bring out some shitty italian liquor that tasted like menthol and cough syrup. It was disgusting. They find out it's my boyfriend's birthday so they gave him his first beer free. How nice of them... Also, it was hot as hell in the restaurant and we were all sweating. Oh my God, the whole experience just plain sucked and I am still pissed off about it! Despite the shitty service and very poor management, the bottom line is that my boyfriend was very surprised and still had a great time. So, that is all that matters. However, 5 Seasons can rest assured that I will never be back there (large party or not) and I will make sure and tell everyone I know that it was an awful experience.
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Robert B.

Great brews. Excellent specials. And a conscience. Whenever possible, they cook local, organic, and awesome. Look for their daily specials to include the choicest ingredients and try something you never have before.
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Michele A.

delicious beer, tasty food, great atmosphere and a knowledgeable staff make for an awesome experience every time. I am excited to go on one of the brewery tours on a Thursday evening and try more from their great beer selection. I have only been to the Prado location, which is so convenient to where I live, makes for a great neighborhood bar!
(5)
Joe B.

I just moved to Atlanta and I stumbled upon 5 Seasons because it was located next to a homebrew supply store located next door (Hop City, which also has a fantastic selection of craft beer). I went in for a pint and didn't get any food, but I thought the place was great. Colby, the bartender was friendly and knowledgeable and gave me a few samples to try before I settled on the Beast (Belgian style dubbel/dark ale) and a scotch wee heavy that I can't recall the name of. Both were excellent, as were the ipa and watermelon wheat that I sampled. I am an avid homebrewer and used to work at Maloney's Pub in New Jersey (The best beer bar on the east coast IMO). I guess I would consider myself a beer geek and admittedly can be hard to please. That being said I had a great experience at 5 Seasons and would absolutely recommend it.
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Liz m.

Best Brew in Town! 5 Seasons is always releasing a new tap that always amazes me! The servers at 5 are so friendly and really know the menu in and out. YES the alligator eggrolls have real alligator and the Antelope 'patty melt' has REAL antelope (they are not endangered). This isn't your typical 'pub food.' The space and scenery is great for large parties and private events. All around 5 Seasons is the best brewery in Atlanta! Great work, keep it up guys :) Matthew, Chad, Colby, Andrew, and Tim are the dream team for service at 5.
(5)
M L.

Went tonight for a quick bite while the food was good an the bee was not bad I still cannot get over the shit service. Everyone who works there seem to just not give a shit. Worst of all the food runners don't know table numbers and you watch your food go to the wrong tables! This place needs new management and new staff. I you want to enjoy 5 seasons go to the prado.
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Scott C.

wanted to like this place because it's nearby and I'm just hoping we can file this visit under "I think the staff was still drunk from the night before or they're all new at this so maybe another visit would be better" as another poster brought up, they were out of 4 beers on the beer menu, ok...they were also out of breakfast hash listed on the daily specials menu...huh? regarding the menu- REALLY appreciate using as much organic/local as possible but overall, really weird menu. beyond that, service tried and tried but to no avail. my son got his food along with another party at my table and then the rest of us waited 25! minutes to get our mains. inre- wings- ok, she warned me that they were super spicy and asked if I wanted an alternative. we said yes, but they were terrible. if you're just going to cook the wings, and then slab on a different sauce, for crying out loud, just put it on the side and I could do that myself. therefore, you don't ruin ALL the wings if said customer doesn't like the sauce suggested. did I also mention they were undercooked. the mains turned out to be fine, my wife's vegetables were ice cold sitting under a warm salmon (how does that happen?). To the hostesses credit, she realized (as did the waitress) how bad things were going for us (which is only why I gave it an add'l star) and offered a free app next visit. not sure we'll be using it. best bet, go for a beer and sweet potato fries and sit at the bar.
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Samantha H.

The bread was perfect. You have to pay $1 for the bread, but it is so worth it. It was about 8 of us so we ordered appetizers, bread and drinks. The service was fine and the appetizers were good, but the bread was great. I will be returning just for the bread.
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missy g.

I was pretty excited to check this place out. great location, great rootop deck, cool menu. I was disappointed in service, in the menu, in the food. It was okay, but in times like these, okay isn't good enough. I had the burger thinking it was going to be spectacular, it was dry and flavorless. Charging $1 to put bread on the table seems silly to me and another way for the restaurant to make an extra buck, literaly. maybe i'll give it another try, but I won't be running back. There are too many good/ fun places in the neighborhood being Six Feet Under, La Fonda, etc...
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Ron R.

good beer . They even have a delicious gluten free beer...tastes more like punch
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Sabrina S.

Awesome beers! And they're always adding new ones! Great local food and always amazing prepared! My favorite is the granny smith pizza - ham and apple, onions, and cheese on a handmade crust.... mmmmmm! Plus they have 2 floors and a great view of Atlanta!!!
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Natasha O.

Gluten Free - seeing how I came here with the Atlanta Gluten-Free Dinner Club MeetUp group, I'd say that's a yes. This location has their brewed gluten-free beer & Monday's feature gluten-free specials. They also can make many of the regular dishes gluten-free. They understand cross-contamination in the kitchen & will let you know if something has gluten in it (like the Ketchup so don't get it for your fries). Service: 4 stars Our server answered many questions & gave honest options. While he hadn't tried any thing on the gf menu he could tell you what things had never appeared on it before. One of the non-gf people got the beer sampler & the server explained each one to him plus allowed him to try another one that wasn't part of the sampler, that he ended up getting a full glass of. That being said, towards the end of the meal it was harder to find our server & we were essentially the only big group on the patio area upstairs (inside due to rain). In addition, the time it took for the food to come out was slow. While I had expected that, with a group as large as us (16), it made the pacing of the afternoon very uneven. Some people were just getting their appetizers as others were getting their main dish. They weren't that busy as it was a Sunday afternoon and the usual torrential downpour that passes for rain down here generally keeps people inside. Food: 4.5 stars I took a off .5 star due to the pizza. I'm sorry but I'm one of those people that feel Chicago perfected the pizza. As such, the crunchy thin crust pizza just doesn't do it for me at all. I do have to give them props for the topping though as I loved the Spicy Sopressatta on the fontina, Parmesan, and cheddar base. The watermelon & blackberry salad was to die for. The lemon vinaigrette added just a little je ne sais quoi and the field greens, almonds, goat cheese, & onion just rounded out the flavor. The pan seared salmon was just yummy. It had just the right bit of sea salt and sweetness in each bite, making you want more until you realize there's nothing left. They were out of the peach sorbet so the gave me 2 scoops of bluberry & 1 of grape. I loved the bold flavor of the blueberry and in fact I felt that it actually over powered the flavor of the grape. I tried the grape after I had tried the blueberry and it's a much milder flavor. It would have been better had I tried it first. so for me it was just ok. I tried some of my neighbor's okra which was slightly encrusted with some sort of savory cornbread mixture, yummy. The fries I tried were good but needed a little something something like more salt & pepper or a dipping sauce. While I tried the pizza there, I actually ordered it to go so that I could have something later. It being a thin crust pizza actually makes it a better choice for next day left overs. Ambiance: 5 stars As the sun came out, the view was great from within the glass enclosed part of the roof. It's very light and airy and even with our group it wasn't too loud. It's a very nice down to earth kinda place that fits in with my expectations of a brewery. Beer: 4.75 stars So.... even before I was gluten-free I was never a fan of beer so I'm not a person that can really judge beer. It wasn't as good as the white beer I had in Munich before I went gluten free but it was defiantly better than Budweiser & the crap that my dad liked when I was kid. It had less of a beer after taste than the Belgian fruit beers I'd had before and I just can't compare it to the Guinness I had at the factory in Dublin as that was just a meal. I liked it more than the ciders I've had though of which the best I give a 4.5. In short, just go with good company & enjoy the food as it comes.
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Tim R.

Started with the "secret cask" beer, which was a Belgian saison style. Pretty good, but not in the vein of a Saison Dupont. A bit dissapointing considering it was almost 7$. The second beer was the Bohemian keller pilsner, which was crisp and refreshing like a pilsner should be! Definitely sessionable. Now to the food. I had the Roja Vieja (sp?) which was braised beef in a bowl on top of avocado mashed potatoes and onions and green peppers. The beer was good, but to be honest, was not the highlight of the meal. Never had avocado mashed taters and don't know why I've never thought to make them at home. YUMMY. Wife had the daily veggie plate . While a little pricey, she left with a full stomach and enjoyed it. I sampled it, and the best part was the marinated mushrooms. For dessert I had the peach ice cream (homemade, reallly delicious!) and my wife had the goat cheese cheesecake, which was excellent as well. No major complaints, a great meal. If I could make it 3 and 1/2 stars, I would, but since the service was so nice, I'll leave it at 4.
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Katherine M.

I liked the idea of them brewing their own beer, which was okay, but nothing to rave about. They get points for sourcing locally, but the food was just okay, except for the brats, which were awesome. I say try it out, but I doubt I bother returning myself.
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Heyward W.

well I have to say I always have been a fan of 5 Seasons. Since I live Dunwoody, I patronize the Sandy Springs location a bunch. I was looking forward to their new location. I have a few issues with this new spot. First is parking. what a cluster. After making my way through the labyrinth to the restaurant, we decided to sit down out side. Our waitress said she would be right back to take our order, well something happened to where we had to get another waitresses attention. We placed our food order quesadillas & fish tacos. Very greasy and with average flavor. The quesadillas had too much cheese which made the whole plate greasy. The shrimp in the tacos were deep fried. The menu itself seemed to be too diverse and all over the place. My biggest disappointment was the decor. This place has no soul. The dining room chairs were queen ann style and do go with there modern environment. I will still go to the location in Sandy Springs but not this one.
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Monique D.

My husband & I went here for Valentine's Day and enjoyed everything this place had to offer! First let me say he is a big beer drink so this place was perfectly suited! Our food from the appetizer to the main course was absolutely great! Plus he loved the beers too! I would suggest this place for all the beer lovers :)
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Skape Z.

Great Food! I tried the Fish and Chips and they were the best I've had in Atlanta. I got them with sweet potato fries and it was off chain. The lobster bisque was super deelish. Definitely a lil' pricey though! All in all a great addition to the West side. I will be back.
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Mark B.

I have been really looking forward to this opening for the last year, as I want a good nearby pub to do my favorite activity, beer drinking. But you know how we all have a friend who is a home brewer and he'll give you this bottle of his latest brew, and you smile and thank him and promise you'll drink it but you know it will be awful because he hasnt a clue? Well, he's opened a brewpub! Arrived with 2 friends Sunday night before 7, it was pretty empty and sadly too hot to sit outside. Sat at the bar. Then moved to a table because we couldnt hear each other. Ordered beer and then some more. We tried the Pale ale, honestly I have never seen such a murky beer. It was like mississippi delta water. All gritty and thick, I just couldnt get over the sensation in my mouth. Blah. One friend liked it and had another. The re-cession ale was average. A session ale, yeah, but you are supposed to WANT more. I didn't. Moved on to the cask ale, a mild. I had to have 2 because I couldnt quite figure what the heck I was tasting. Could it be minty hops? Never heard of it. Then it came to me: It was those seeds you get at the check-out desk at the Indian restaurant. Is it Cardomom? In a beer? What the heck are they thinking, who wants a beer that tastes like Indian breath mints? You can visit every pub from John Ogroats to Lands End and you will never find a mild ale with cardomom seeds in it. So why do we have to have it in Atlanta? I am grateful that I then got a taste of the secret ale that is only reserved for those real beer connoisseurs. Wait for it..... Licorice! Really! See what I mean? The food- I was real hungry so immediately ordered a pretzel. 5 Bucks. It arrived after 30 minutes, and was a bready doughy disappointment. For 5 bucks! The Pomme Frites were okay, 4 bucks and we had the calamari, again, good, for 8. Looked at the menu and decided it was a bit expensive so moved on for our main course. About the prices, really I read a quote from the owner that one could find a great beer for $4. So why are theirs $4.75? Its made right there for gods sake it should be cheap! And the cask ale was $5.55. At those prices I definitely do not want a 2-inch head of foam in my glass! I dont think we'll be going back. My friends give it 6 months. I am very generous with the stars when the beer is good- see my other reviews!
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Joseph J.

Tried this out for the first time a few weeks ago and just went back again. The Quintessence (shhh! It's a secret) is an awesome high gravity beer. The Dark Star is no slouch either. Organic beer was wonderful as well. On the the food. Love the local/organic theme. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Loved the special pizza with chicken, fresh jalapeÃ±os, and peaches. Fish tacos were great with fresh fish lightly battered and fried to perfection. Easy to get to, ample parking. A must try!
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Michelle D.

Had the flight.......Yum.....nice selection of beers....the Provence seasonal is insanely flavorable with its Lavender notes! Enjoyed the beet arugula salad, crispy sweetbreads and the brisket ruben sandwich on flat bread...the best!
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K B.

This place and I had a nasty false start. A couple months back, I attended a party thrown by a local business in 5 Seasons upstairs event space, complete with food and full reign of all of the brewery's house-made beers. The beer was more than fantastic. I think I tried a sip of nearly everything, and even the bitter, hoppy stuff I generally detest tasted pretty swell. The food, on the other hand, was horrific; the worst, obviously frozen, bland, icky buffet crap I'd had in a looong time. I thought "damn. this is what their food's like? No way I'll be eating here." Well, happy to say that I was enticed back for a proper dinner, downstairs, last weekend. And no, thankfully the food is not like that. In addition to some more really excellent beer, our group of 5 ordered onion rings (pretty average, but with a tasty sauce), bread and butter (perfectly dense and chewy), and a range of plates from the ploughman's platter to the gut-busting pork-fest plate (which has a more clever name that I can't remember), veggie burger, soup, and antelope patty melt. I got a good taste of both the platter and antelope burger. The platter was clearly the better choice - semi-sour sauerkraut, spicy sausage, and some mixed green concoction (which was a little baffling, since the menu said "sausage and three salads"...unless bread counts as a salad, I only counted two). The antelope melt was just OK, a little dry, but not bad, and I ordered sweet potato fries but received regular fries (no big deal, but a little disappointing). That said, the four stars up there belong to the beer more than the food. We tried a few and again, i was impressed with every one, especially the cask ale - uber delicious. I'm a little sorry I judged this place based on what must have been an outside caterer (I hope so anyway), and I'll certainly give it another try.
(4)
Christian R.

I first went on a Friday night - it was busy as expected. We put our name down, and after waiting longer than we were told, asked when we'd be seated. People had been jumping in line and camping for tables, sitting as soon as someone left. The staff had no control over the customers, and simply apologized to those who kept getting pushed back further in the queue. We just left. I went back Saturday in the early evening. The rooftop was pleasant. The beer was very impressive, and reasonably priced. However: They were out of several items on the menu, my ribs were dry, the servers kept mixing up our table with another, the portions were small for the price, one of our plates had a hair on it (though it was comped), and our waitress was forgetful and neglecting. I really hope these are just kinks that'll be worked out in the opening months.
(2)
Louise B.

Last week I was prepared to give 5 Seasons 4 stars. This week I'm settling on 3. I've been here several times & have been waiting to write my review because I just hadn't quite figured out how I felt about it. I'm settling on 3 because I do really like the food (mmm, Quail), the service is great, there's plenty of parking BUT I went on Sunday & to my dismay, found out that the Sky Bar wasn't open. The rooftop bar is no longer open on Sundays & adding insult to injury, they aren't offering the specials ($2.50 mixed cocktails & half priced appetizers) at the bar in the main dining room. Maybe I'll get over it in a few months & update my review later, right now the wound is still fresh. I was so looking forward to sitting back & enjoying a few Sunday afternoon cocktails. Oh well...
(3)
Shannon L.

I think the food at 5 Seasons is pretty good and love supporting local breweries, but I had such a horrible experience at the location on the Westside that I don't know if I'll ever go back. While participating in a summer program at GA Tech, a bunch of us went to 5 Seasons on a Friday to celebrate the end of the week. It was an impromptu decision and we didn't make a reservation ahead of time, but we didn't think it would be a problem since we went fairly early (5:30-ish) and 5 Seasons has a huge patio on the 2nd floor that can accommodate a lot of people. From the moment we got there, the staff seemed put out that they had to serve a large group (and we only started out with 10-12 people, although more did show up later). It took 45 minutes to get our first beers, and when we asked if we could just order at the bar we were told no. At one point a server came around to all of us and said, "If you come back without a reservation, we will recognize you and will turn you away." What?! There were several of us in the group who'd previously been servers, and we were honestly flabbergasted at why we were treated that way. I know it can be tricky to deal with a large group, especially unexpectedly so, but they weren't especially busy at the time and that's also just part of working in the restaurant industry. With so many other options for local, seasonal food, I'm not planning to return any time soon. For everyone else, I recommend making a reservation if you're planning a group happy hour or dinner.
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Katherine D.

Opening night featured a few of the normal opening night hiccups in service, but overall, I'm really looking forward to seeing what this 5 Seasons has in store for us south side dwellers. The food, of course, is phenomenal.
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Matthieu M.

Came here on a SUnday afternoon looking for a patio in the shade and a light lunch. I ended trying their very refreshing watermelon beer to go along a good Cuban sandwich. Portions are not too big, which I count as a plus. I had coleslaw as a side, and there could have been a little bit more of it... I sat on the lower deck and traffic can be a bit annoying but not too much on a Sunday afternoon. Definitely will be coming back with friends in the evening to try the roof deck.
(4)
Travis B.

friendly staff and great space - well laid out and decorated and big enough. I did not have any food, but did try two beers including the cask. They were uninspiring and bland, yet not unfairly priced; nothing special.
(3)
Chris S.

I really want to like this place. It just seems to lack the quality that the other 5 seasons at the Prado has. I think the food here is average. Service seems to have improved since last visit, but without the Scoutmob deal i dont think i will be back. I did enjoy the grilled pizza and cocktails, but dinner items are not great.
(2)
Ashley B.

Portobello mushroom burger was awesome, loved the bread it came on. Sweet potato fries delish (wish they had something to dip them in). Fried ice cream was the best thing I had... the berry sauce is delicious. Server better than average. Didn't get to sit outside because of the weather, but the food was enough to bring me back again.
(4)
Christina G.

We decided to try this place as it is close to our apartment and we are looking for places to take our friends that are coming to town that I am not about to cook for...mostly because they would never come back. The server was really knowledgeable about the beer and was more than willing to describe them in detail. My husband and I were both happy with the beer we picked based on the waiter's description. As far as the food goes, it was ok. My husband ordered a salad with the dressing on the side as he does not really like dressing. The salad came with dressing on it, which the waiter noted, but decided himself that it was fine because "they usually don't put too much dressing on." The salad was pretty heavily dressed, so my husband ended up picking through it to find the drier areas...not worth the $12. I had the soup of the day which was a curried butternut parsnip soup. The soup had really good flavor and texture, it just was not super warm. Probably won't be bringing our friends here, but we may try it again sometime since it's so close and has parking.
(3)
Liz O.

After seeing the "Coming Soon" sign for month after month after month, when 5 Seasons finally opened it was not very exciting for me or any of my friends. Nevertheless, we stopped by last night to check it out and were sorely disappointed. Dark and depressing decor, combined with very few guests made for a bleak backdrop as we waited way too long only to have our 3 simple drink orders messed up. The service was slow and incompetent, which was even more disappointing considering a) there was hardly anybody there and b) it was the first week. I understand that it takes a while to get a restaurant/brewery up and running, but I do not understand why the staff wouldn't at least try their very best to make the first, poor experience a little better for the customers. I'm sorry to say, as excited as I was when I found out 5 Seasons was coming to my neighborhood (which - by the way- was about a year ago), I will probably never go back. If you're looking for some good food and beer, and a fun atmosphere and competent service, then do yourself a huge favor and head just a few blocks away to Six Feet Under. I promise, you'll be much better off there.
(1)
Jamie G.

We went to Five Seasons Brewing with several friends recently one Friday night. Overall, it was pretty good! First, we had a great server who was very knowledgeable about the beer and menu and was ready with recommendations. Two, everyone at our table liked the beer fairly well. I'm not necessarily a beer fan, but I did have a couple that I enjoyed. Three, the food was very good and fresh. I wasn't a fan of the chicken salad sandwich that I ordered, but I must say it was because I was used to a different type of chicken salad (more Atlanta Bread style and not a type with carrots). However, the bread it was on and the sweet potato fries were absolutely heavenly! My boyfriend enjoyed his burger immensely. Long story short, we will definitely be back to try other things in the menu.
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Jackie S.

I have been back a few times. This place is inconsistent, even ordering the same items on a different day. When it's good, it's really good, but I'm not sure it's worth the gamble for me to keep coming back.
(3)
kate a.

5 seasons was a bit of a surprise for us. we stopped by around 4 one day for a beer and ended up sticking around ordering a few apps. the main reason we stayed was the glorious weather and our perfect table on the upstairs deck. but also, the food looked...interesting! where we expected traditional bar food instead we found a touch of whimsy, international influences and plenty of greens. intriguing. everything we had was tasty and beautifully presented. this is a great spot for meetings or after work drinks. we went for dinner once and it was really loud in the main dining room. stick to the deck on a beautiful day and you'll have a great experience! don't miss the fresh spent grain bread! we are guilty of going just for bread and beer. :)
(4)
Justin P.

Went to eat with the lady on whim as we were in the area. First thing we noticed. How nice of a terrace deck area they had. Also had parked on the roof, so finding the door/hostess was kinda funky but all was well... Sat down, and started with drinks and beer. I started with the Stout, and was impressed. Very tasty beer. Appetizers were the Ceviche and Grilled shrimp, which were very good. Entrees were the Lobster Cakes for my wife and i had the Organic Ribs... Wife said her food was not good. Very Bland and fried in a fishstick looking batter... The ribs were pretty decent, but slight dried and tough. I really think this place would be awesome (need more than 5 beers as well but its early though) if they could get the food right.
(3)
Frank W.

Great history in Atlanta! Unfortunately this location is seriously disjointed with service and beer quality. The food is excellent and some new ideas have improved the original Roswell Road locations menu. Though lacking the vast list of daily specials I was used to from "HQ", the portioning (having a choice of 6, 10 or 12oz cuts of meat) choices are a great idea. The beer is untypical for "HQ" standards. At best I can compare it to some of the most rookie home brew kit beers I've tasted. Crawford, their brew master for this location just isn't a Kevin McNerney (Founder of Sweetwater and brewer for the Roswell Rd HQ). Dave Larkworthy who is in charge of the kitchen on the west side, Alpharetta and HQ definitely rocks the show. Final verdict: Enjoy Kevin's beers and David's recipe's at HQ on Roswell Road. You may not get the view, but your experience will be incredibly better. (HQ is on 5600 Roswell Rd, I-285 and Roswell Rd, just inside of the perimeter (I-285).
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Roger P.

Eight of us went here for dinner before taking in a show at Actor's Express. I hadn't been before and was quite impressed. The eight of us were not arriving simultaneously and so the instruction was to order the food as soon as we got there to ensure we weren't late for the play. That didn't phase the restaurant one bit in fact I was impressed with the entire staff and their attitude. Colby was our waiter and he did a great job. He was extremely attentive, totally polite, knew the menu and ensured that glasses were never empty. As other members of the party arrived, he repeated his spiel, took their orders and delivered them quite rapidly. The food was delicious. I ordered a beer cheese soup followed by the organic salmon. No complaints at all. Both dishes were well done. I'm not a beer drinker and I was sort of amused by the blackboard Colby carried and his descriptions of the available beers, although I must say he knew his stuff. One of our party couldn't decide and so Colby brought out small tasting glasses of the two beers being considered. We said up front that we wanted separate checks and that didn't phase them either. No problem! The restaurant itself was spacious and attractive with a huge parking lot. I'll definitely return and would say in particular that it's probably the perfect place for anyone taking in a play at Actor's Express.
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zane o.

i agree with bob f. as a long time 5 seasons devotee, i went with some friends sat night at about 9 pm to check out the new location. we sat on the rooftop terrace which was very nice. as they wait for the 5 seasons beer to be ready, they have 3 great beers on tap from which to choose. it took 10 min and then actually asking someone if they could please take our drink order. it was then over 25 min for four beers and a gin & tonic to arrive. to be fair, they comped us a pitcher of beer. 3 people ordered food and there were no complaints there, other than one person wishing the portion was bigger to justify the price of the entree. but the even worse than the glacial service (with which i will try to be patient since it's week 2) is what bob also witnessed upon leaving. on the way out, i probably walked by 10 employees upstairs and 5 downstairs, none of whom smiled, thanked me, or even looked like they were happy to be there. dennis, you need to invite them all to sandy springs and show them servers, managers, and bartenders who love people, beer, and good food. besides the food and drink, for me the real draw to 5 seasons over the last 9 or so years has been the people working there. the new location seemed filled with ordinary staff who wished they weren't there.
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Nada G.

This is a great place! The food is on point, right down to the lemon zest on top of my salad. My SO had a Cesar salad which you could tell was homemade and the daily special pizza, which was a pulled pork pizza with goat cheese and aragula! Costumer service was great as well and even the back servers were friendly :-), this is a place to check out if your in town.
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Daniel P.

Saw a piece on this place on the travel channel a while back and figured we'd check it out. Learned that they source their pork from a particular porcine farm on the Georgia coast - pigs originally brought by the Spanish (there's no pork better than a Spanish black pig fed on acorns, lemme tell you) so we definitely had to go. Alas, once we got there - all things porcine vaporized, and we were drawn towards our bovine proclivities... (My daughter and I were - the son opted for fish tacos). She got the 5 oz. hanger and I opted for the daddy portion (tilting the scales at a respectable 10 oz.) - Started with great calamari app, added sautÃ©ed spinach, grit cakes and fries to the entrees - and we had a thoroughly enjoyable feast (I had a shock-top-esque home brewed brew - kiddos had the bottomless Shirley temple carafe). I understand there are two others in the greater Atlanta area. If they're staffed as well as this one, and the kitchens are putting out the same quality - then I'm sure this is a successful operation that others in town learn from!
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Carrie Neal W.

I get a little bored with the same three spots on my block, so I've been to the fourth - 5 Seasons- again, twice. Ryan was my server again and was, again, great. He remembered me from my first review - phew! Glad I gave him props. I will say that other than him, I've been underwhelmed by the pace and attention of the servers/bartenders. Definitely in the bugs-me category. Can now recommend a couple of menu items - the wings and the Cuban, in particular. The wings had a little kick, for me, but a pleasing amount of sauce. The Cuban is awesome- perfect bread, tasty meat, cut on the diagonal as this sandwich should be...and the fries are a yummy thin and crispy anyone would love. I think the prices are a little high - you're definitely going to be in the teens for most anything (the Cuban is $13, I think). Glad I gave a couple more shots and will go back for sure.
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Michelle T.

I have been to this 5 Seasons several times, and every time I go two things happen. First, I go because its a group gathering and the upstairs is great for group gatherings. Two, I am not excited about the food or beer. I love that there is parking in this otherwise busy section of town. That is a plus. The upstairs is great for hosting a group of people. The outside patio is wonderful for the summertime and city views. The food is just okay. Your typical bar food and not really exciting. This last time I had the Organic Reuben which came on a rye flatbread and the bread did not work for me. I took the bread off and a lot of the meat was just stuck to the bread. Eh. The beer, they have their own brews and I have ordered the flight which is good but they don't have enough great beers to be excited about the flight. And in todays booming craft beer market not having a great selection of beers is just ridiculous. They do have a full bar so drinks on the patio is an option. And service is spotty at times. They are competing with some good places in the same area. They probably need a menu makeover.
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Alyssa S.

I've heard great things about this place, but was not too impressed. It was ridiculously hot inside. Our waiter was very nice and knowledgeable, but he didn't pay much attention to our group of 8. Once we got our food, he didn't come back until the check. I asked for a to-go box 3 times, and finally gave up and left my food. I got the black bean burger and it was delicious. But a friend got the $17 ravioli and was disappointed that it only came with 3 small ravioli.
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Mike M.

Very cool place with great tasting beers. I sat at the bar and tried a few beers. The saisons were terrific, the balance of flavors were amazing and delicious. There is a great variety for whatever kind of drinks you're into. I also had a bowl of lamb and pink pea soup which was very tasty. The ambiance was cool, there are a couple of tvs if you want to watch sports, and there is both inside and outside seating which is great for this area that has a lot of foot traffic and nearby local businesses. The bartender was very friendly, made great suggestions, and seemed to have good knowledge of not only the product, but also the history of some of the beers that were available. This is a great place to go grab a beer after work or hang with a group of friends.
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Ryan P.

I have been here several times and came primarily for the beer, but the food will keep you coming back. Most recently I had the rabbit enchiladas were great! They also have ample parking, which is always something I consider in ATL!
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Rachel P.

I've been here several times and have never been thrilled with the food or beer. The first time I came for brunch and was not wowed with the food or mimosas. The second time I came for snacks and beers and they served me mayo with my biscuit (WTF?). Most recently, I came for beers and it was alright. Nothing too special, but alright for a drink. Plenty of parking around back.
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Scott E.

We enjoyed 5 seasons last night. We had a party of 10 that showed up over the span of an hour, the waitress never rushed us and was always right there when we needed something. The menu is extensive with a wide range of choices- anywhere from a grilled chicken sandwich to Cuban (ropa vieja) to Cajun (fried alligator) to barbecue. I only had a pork cheek taco from their daily menu, which changes twice a day (once at lunch and once at dinner), and a side of fries. The side of fries was huge. I'm embarrassed to say I ate almost all of them. The beers are very good, especially the Foggy Mountain IPA, but because it is a microbrewery the selection can be limited depending on what's brewing. Overall we had a good experience and would like to come back to try out their seemingly awesome rooftop patio.
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Mary M.

Friends came here for beer; I'm more a foody so that aspect I can describe just well. We each had the 6 beer sampler. You get a list, you're told the beer is served in the order of the list. That was false for 2 ppl and we had to spend 15 minutes comparing and debating what beer was what. Our tour guide said the food here was "Amazing!", and so entertaining out of the country guests I ordered 3 dishes. And they were all disappointingly below average for quality. The calamari with red onion tasted like breading with no salt. It was 96% breading, no seasoning. There was like 4 slivers of red onion, also fried with no flavor. Legit saw 3 calamaris there was so little meat or veg, and don't get me started on that sadness being served as a lemon ponzu sauce. This isn't rocket-science, how do you mess up something you fry and serve with liquid shittier than from a store bought bottle. We all commented that the pretzel looked liked a giant long turd. Couldn't even be bothered to put it into pretzel shape, it was just a long oblong brown snake that tasted a little stale. The cheese plate trio was laughable, that wooden plank looked so desolate between 3 slivers of something that was pretending to be prosciutto, 4 starving slices of green apple and 3 types of cheeses. The cheeses weren't even that tasty, and you don't even have to cook that..! Just pick 3 cheese that don't suck? Whoever is in charge of the kitchen must be having the shittiest life ever and wanting to inflict that upon others. The bread that came with the cheese plate is the only thing I ate without cringing, seriously. It was good. If this place was "amazing", I really don't want to know what "meh" is at the 5 Seasons. Please save yourself the disappointment for a view you can get anywhere else in the area.
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Karen R.

Excellent home brew and just about everything else you would want to drink. Best roof top bar view of Atlanta Skyline since they tore down Buckhead and the Steamhouse Lounge and East Village Grill / Raccoon Lodge. Excellent place for a group outing or event.
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Steve B.

1. Background. The 5 Seasons Westside is on the "west side" of the Connector in Midtown Atlanta, 1000 Marietta Street NW. The restaurant and brewery is one of three 5 Season in the city. Brewing 70,000 gallons of their own beer, on their website, the restaurant boasts that their restaurant uses more locally grown produce than any other restaurant, also. 2. Atmosphere. The restaurant is in a beautiful brand new building at the Brickworks strip mall. The inside, the restaurant has a handsome interior with high ceilings, wood floors, eclectic seating, and a large, square bar in the center of the store. The walls are dominated by huge chalk boards, listing the beers of the day. One entire side of the room has glass walls looking out onto the ample patio. Also, there is a deck on top of the roof, where most of the patrons were enjoying their brews. The pub combines traditional and modern, incorporating the best of both worlds. 5 stars. 3. Cleanliness. The wait staff is diligent and quick. Plates and tables are bussed so quickly that if you blink, one would wonder where their plate disappeared. Floors, tabletops, & bar are immaculate. 5 stars. 4. Bathrooms. The same amount of care in the design of bar went into the design of the bathrooms. Alot of restaurants don't care about their washrooms. 5 Seasons does. Modern lighting, modern sinks, & modern tiles, makes one thinks that they are using a home's bathroom, instead of a restaurant. 5 stars. 5. Customer Service. The wait staff are hipsters, so be warned. :) It is unlikely that you will get someone that doesn't have at least one of the following: beard, beanie, or tattoos. But, since my wife and I like and are comfortable in hipster Atlanta, this is not a problem. Add to the fact that the personnel are courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive, tallies up a continuing, pleasant experience at 5 Seasons. 5 stars. 6. Beer. 5 Seasons is a brewery and they prepare and keg a large variety of ales, lagers, and stouts. As mentioned, above, their beers of the day are artistically, immaculately & painstakingly listed on three different, giant chalk boards through out the bar. The Dark Star Stout was smooth and creamy, with a hint of coffee and chocolate. The High 5'inator Doppelbock is a delicious, malty lager, but may be a little too strong (ABV) for some. Finally, the Committee Done Us Wrong IPA is a refreshing and hoppy ale. All the beers are excellent. 5 stars. 7. Plates and Silverware. Everything was clean and free of spots or particles. 8. Food. The Organic Brisket Reuben with homemade kraut, thousand island, and rye flatbread ranks in the top two reubens that my wife has tasted. The other was in NYC. The Antelope "Patty Melt" with locally raised bacon, cheddar, onions, mushrooms, and homemade rye flatbread was outstanding. This was not a burger! The antelope was juicy and not gamey. The rye flatbread, was not some cheap wonder bread that couldn't handle the burger, it was firm, but not tough. The taste of rye was present but not rife in that it dominated the gamey. The rye flatbread, was not some cheap wonder bread that couldn't handle the burger, it was firm, but not tough. The taste of rye was present but not rife in that it dominated the sandwich. Yum! 5 stars. 9. Price. $$ 10. Overall Experience. If you like beer and food, go to 5 Seasons and have a dining and drinking experience that sets the standard for your summer!
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Amanda D.

I think this might be my favorite 5 Seasons location. Definitely smaller, but like 100x cooler. I always knew they had the local thing going on, but it seems since I last went to a 5 Seasons, they've also gone entirely organic. This is also a lot smaller of a restaurant, so we had to wait a bit for a table (it was too cold for outside when I was here). I love their beer too, I tend to get different things every time and I am absolutely in love with the Hip Hop IPA I had here. It had my two favorite hops and it just was soooooo smooth especially on the finish. I could have had so many. As for food, I always love their pretzel. It's made with buckwheat flour so it's a bit different, and the mustard is so good. I decided to have their salad of the day...if I can remember everything on it: prime rib, blood oranges, horseradish ranch dressing, I can't remember everything else and regret waiting so long to write this review because it was SO DAMN GOOD and it was very filling. I'm typically not much of a salad fan but I will get cravings for salad, which I had when I was here so it was perfect. Also parking here is not terrible at all with that deck so I need to make it out here more often.
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Tahra D.

We love farm to table if we can find it and 5 seasons westside was near our hotel. Great outdoor atmosphere, friendly service, great local beer selection we tried the Done us wrong IPA & Venus, thumbs up for both. We tried the 5 made pretzel with mustard butter which was very grainy, I liked it but my hubby not so much! Also tried the cornmeal crusted alligator had a very Asian style sauce. My hubby and I both had grass fed burgers with cheddar cheese, lettuce tomato and fries, all very fresh with house made ketchup. If your in he mood for a good farm to table meal that has a good burger and beer selection this is a great place.
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Lindsay W.

It's the perfect place for a relaxing upscale-ish brunch, lunch, or dinner. Everytime I dine here I have to get a small portion of their wedge salad. The pecans and blue cheese dressing go so we'll together. Also, the rabbit enchiladas are fantastic! However, I would not recommend coming here for a large group (15+) for a catered event. If you do then ask for seated serve because their buffet option is terrible. It's not that the food isn't good, but that depending on your group size they will not refill a buffet chauffeur, so you better hope you don't need more of something. NOTE: Wedding receptions might be another story
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Claire W.

The patio at 5 Seasons has an awesome view of the city and while the menu reads really well, the food didn't excite quite as much. I started with the Homemade "5" pretzel which was good and ordered the BBQ Chicken Sandwich as my main dish. Unfortunately the BBQ sauce was too spicy for my liking. I would consider my less than enthusiastic feelings about 5 Season to be partially based off my choice in meal. Another seasonal Shandy, a pretzel, and the view were good enough for me to give 5 Seasons Westside another chance. I would happily try it again before making a final judgement.
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Mick D.

This location is a neighborhood favorite and then some. Great location, great service, and some really tasty food. There's event space for your large-ish gatherings (check out the sky bar). And they even handle smaller-sized groups with ease. Service has always seemed to be pretty quick to me. And the bar deserves some major applause. I'm not generally into beer, but give me a good mixed drink... The menu has something of a local flair to it, with the occasional special really knocking it right out of the park. And portion sizes are manageable, with plenty of apps, small plates, and salad options for folks who stay on the lighter-side of their beer. I'll be back. Holler if you're coming with.
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Amy H.

I enjoyed this place more than I thought I would. Came here to celebrate my husband passing the bar!! (WAHOO and thank GOD) and really wanted to go somewhere to relax and have a nice beer. He loved the beer menu and the extensive liquor menu. I myself am a wine gal and did not expect them to have a big wine selection but they did and I had a WONDERFUL cab!!! We started w some apps the calamari (boring get it elsewhere) the onion rings (sauce was awesome) and the lobster wontons ( A MUST YOU GOTTA DO IT) We split the Brisket Reuben which was big in size w the french fries. All in all great place!!! Did not expect the food to be as good as it was. Would def come here again maybe in the hotter months but I'll be back!!
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Kiara N.

Went to 5 seasons yesterday randomly because I was starving at it happens to be right next to my house. Was promptly seated and greeted. After the waitress told me about their beer they make I was sad to remember I left my ID at home. It was brunch hours but I went towards their regular menu instead. I decided on the grilled portobello sandwich, with a side of caesar salad and cheddar grit cakes. The food came out pretty fast, the grit cakes were small blocks and a little bit dry, I think these would benefit from extra cheese because the cheddar was kind of undetectable. The sandwich was amazing, bread was perfect size and texture compliment to the portobello. It comes open faced with a dollop of goat cheese with I like because you can take off some if it's too much. At first I thought the salad was the wrong kind but then I noticed the Parmesan and croutons, I was thrown off because the dressing looking almost like a balsamic. I had long crisp pieces of salad that I had to cut through with both my fork and knife to eat, kind of a lot of work for a side salad. Their caesars come with actual anchovies which I thought was interesting. Overall really great experience. Next time I will be back with my ID and hope to review some beers and more food
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Vince B.

Cool vibe...GREAT BEER!!! Food was ok. If you like the try and be fancy menu Brewery food it's good...just not my cup of tea. Waitress was super nice. I would come back
(3)
Wendy Q.

I met up with some college friends at 5 Seasons when we discovered Bar Taco was closed for renovations. The food is really overpriced and my plate had dried mustard stain under my food. I had a burger and two drinks. I don't recommend 5 Seasons. I don't suspect they will be around with the reputation that they have.
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Connor G.

I had the duck! It was amazing also our server was very attentive I wish I could remember his name he is awesome. I love this place they have great beer great food and great people what's not to love!!? Also it was my first time having Duck I really enjoyed it!
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Jenny H.

My friends and I went to 5 Seasons yesterday for drinks and dinner. Our experience was pretty mediocre. I'll preface this review by saying I've heard great things about this place, so it's possible my expectations were too high. We sat upstairs, which really does have a lovely view of the city. However, there were plenty of tables available towards the front of the patio, and we were seated in the back corner - half of our table faced the wooden wall. Not great. Our server, while polite, was not very attentive all night. After 3-4 minutes he brought us waters - then left. He came back several minutes later to take our drink orders, but didn't take our orders for apps. After a while, our drinks came, but not our waiter, so we still couldn't place our app orders. At this point we'd been there close to 15 minutes. Once we finally placed our orders we didn't see our server again until our food arrived. He took a second round of orders, and that was it. We didn't see him again until he brought the checks. The food was also a kind of a let down, at least for me. One of my friends ordered the Chicken Salad sandwich and raved about it for the entire meal - so there's that. I ordered the Caesar Salad, which was basically a quarter of a head of romaine lettuce with a Caesar vinaigrette, one tiny slice of anchovy, and a hefty ton of stale croutons. I also ordered the mussels. The flavor was okay; I felt like they were missing something but I can't place my finger on it. They came with 4 slices of toasted bread, and I know this is a personal preference, but I would have much preferred something softer. The toast wouldn't have been so bad if again, it wasn't also stale. And the piece of the meal that really frustrated me is that some of the mussel shells were broken - to be expected - but the broken pieces were scattered throughout the broth. I nearly choked on a piece the size of my thumb nail. The one highlight of the night was my cocktail - I ordered the Pimm's Flower and it was absolutely delightful. A generous pour, it was surprising and refreshing. Loved it. Between the view, my cocktail, and my friend's experience, I certainly can't say you shouldn't try this place. I'm sure I'll go again myself. But go in with lowered expectations.
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Petrina P.

Love the name, Love the location. But the food was only okay. As a matter of fact, I probably would only come here for drinks and even those were just alright. I was here for a Birthday gathering on the rooftop. Really cute ambiance and lots of smiling, friendly waitresses. I wish the food would have been as nice. I ordered Fried Mushrooms as an appetizer and the Shrimp and Grit cakes as an entree. The grits were good and the shrimp were a nice size but the sauce was too salty! So much so, I'm sure to be teetering on High Blood pressure now. Ugh. Hate to say it but the food didn't have enough kick for me and my boyfriend was just as disappointed with the Mussels. I'm hoping it was just a bad night. *sigh* I so wanted to love this place.
(2)
Sam W.

This is the second and also last time my boyfriend and I will come here. The food is you're average "meh" food, the service is annoying and pretty inattentive. The only good thing about this place is the beer selection, but it's not good enough to make us come back.
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Mike M.

Been here a few times and it's been delicious each time. The service has been ok, a bit slow at times. But overall a great food experience for a decent price. Just had the beet salad with a side of "expensive mushrooms under a brick".. They pair together perfectly!
(5)
Kristie S.

The worst service on Mother's Day! We called and made a reservation for 4 at 10:30a for a 11a arrival. We were sat quickly! Ordered coffee and a pastry. Pastry came out and no coffee, 15 mins had pasted and a French press arrived for 2 cups. We will need another one for the other 2 people at this table. Everybody had coffee at 11:30, wtf! 50min til the food came! No manager, no waitress checking in on us. Will not be back on any holiday or Sunday brunch!!
(1)
Gator P.

First timer. Stumbled in after finding out we had a 2 hour wait at another joint. Glad we did though. Cool atmosphere for a date or just to grab a brew and watch a game. The menu was simple yet diverse offering eclectic takes on originals. We had the Kari Kari dumplings as an appetizer. I'm not a fan of cheese but my girlfriend enjoyed them. She had the lamb tacos and the lamb was very tender and they gave a healthy portion. She also got a side of sweet potato fries and they gave enough to feed an army. I had the fish and chips (fries) which are made with different fish options depending on the day. Mine were made with mahi mahi and it tasted fresh. I got two of their house are beers which were very tasty. Service was good and punctual.
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Mr. G.

We went on a Friday night for drinks and dinner. The view upstairs from the balcony is wonderful and the flights are a great deal if you'd like to try some locally brewed beer. However, the food was not very good. I ordered a bbq sandwhich that had a soggy bun with dry and tasteless meat. Despite the food it's a great atmosphere. I'll probably be back.
(3)
Gregory B.

The customer service was awesome. we enjoyed the atmosphere, the beer selection was plentiful. I had the calamari which was fairly mediocre, and the fried fish tacos. The meal was ok. Nothing too special about it. My fiance had the salmon which was good. Overall, I probably won't be visiting again but would suggest others to give it a try.
(3)
Jen L.

Honestly, I've been to other locations of 5 Seasons Brewery and even though this one was brand new, I wasn't abnormally impressed. The food is very overpriced for the amount of money you pay for it. I tried the Lamb tacos and Shrimp and Grit Cakes. The Lamb tacos were very good and the tzatziki sauce was on point! The Shrimp and Grit Cakes were the exact opposite. They were not good and not what I was expecting. The sauce did not smell good for starters and the portion was really small. I believe it was four shrimp and a tiny Grit Cake for about $12. I was definitely hungry after that. The beer menu was big (as it should be for a brewery). I had a cocktail called the "Poison Apple" was amazing and the beer was pretty good and average priced. There is free parking in the parking lot or on the roof I recommend this place for a good drink and nice atmosphere, not the food.
(3)
Kristin L.

Oh, 5 Seasons, you broke my heart. The hubs and I had to return a couple of kegs to Hop City after his 40th birthday bash. 5 Seasons is right next door, and we had been planning to go for a long time. The time was finally right! Concerned about the Father's Day rush, we got there right after they opened at 11:30. The highlight of our visit was the greeting from the hostess. From there, it was all downhill. We came in happy, with high hopes but not unreasonable expectations. They were immediately dashed. Our server seemed, well, dim. I asked for coffee and she said that they make all their coffee in french presses and they were all out on the floor, so she didn't know when I might be able to get some. I looked around at the half-empty restaurant at 11:30 on Sunday morning and wondered who they coffee pigs were and why there were not enough french presses for all of us. They certainly were not within my field of vision. Husband asked server to tell us about the Lamb Offal on the menu, and her reply was "They are organs from the lamb." Really. She disappeared to get our water. 20 minutes later, we had drunk our water. No coffee, no order had been put in. However, we had had plenty of time to study the overly-complex 3-part menu (regular, brunch, and daily specials) and make our decisions. Husband ordered the offal and shrimp and grits. I ordered biscuits and gravy, a fried egg (the choices on the menu were fried, scrambled, and "hard") and bacon. We were still hopeful, even though strangely all the brunch menu items seemed vaguely similar. Nothing stood out, so I cobbled together my meal from 3 side dishes. Server grudgingly agreed to bring us a cup of brewed coffee "if that would be okay." OF COURSE IT'S OK! IT'S SUNDAY MORNING! COFFEE! The coffee arrived and it was fine. We drank it. 20 minutes more, and the food arrived. I asked the runner for more coffee. I inspected my food. I had a very hard egg with the yolk broken, and floppy bacon. No coffee came. I ate one of my biscuits, which did not seem fresh. Now I was very sad. The server did not come back to check on our food or us. No coffee came. We had been there for almost an hour, at the beginning of the Sunday brunch shift. Finally I went to the front door and asked for a manager. I told the (friendly) hostess our tale of woe. She was concerned, agreed this was a problem, and she went to tell the manager. Manager came, appropriately asked what he could do to make us happy. I had hope again! I am an optimist! I said I wanted a fried egg, cooked bacon, and coffee! That's all -- I am a girl of simple needs and reasonable expectations. I did not ask for a comped bottle of champagne, I did not ask for anyone's firstborn. I wanted an egg, bacon, and coffee. He agreed, also said he would comp the check, and bustled off, presumably to procure these simple items from the kitchen. These items did not come. But then, the hostess -- the friendly, sincere, trying-so-hard hostess -- came. In her hand was a French press of coffee! She said that one of the servers had taught her how to make it, as this was her first time. As she was pouring the coffee, Husband said, "How long has it been brewing?" and she looked at him askance. "Brewed?" was her response. (My stomach began to sink.) I sighed. I tried the coffee. And, I know -- this is hard to believe -- the coffee was cold. She had made it with cold water. To her credit, she apologized and whisked it away to the back. Husband and I stood. Another server, taking care of the table next to us, offered to get us some coffee and apologized. We said we were just going to go. And we did. When we got in the car, Husband admitted that his shrimp and grits weren't good either. And we never found out what the offal was, although he did eat all of his food. Pro Tip -- you can't cook 3 different kinds of offal on one skewer. They are different meats. We went to Publix and bought coffee beand to grind and make at home. It was a terrific cup out of the Mr. Coffee, hot and strong and fresh. I had 3 cups of it in a span of 30 minutes, sitting on the deck watching my dogs play in the yard, wondering why I'd ever want to go out for brunch on a Sunday morning again. Two stars, all for the hostess.
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Glenn S.

I previously gave a 3-star review after we tried 5 Seasons for the first time. The beer and appetizers we had were very satisfying but we had lack luster entrees. A week ago the owner, David, contacted me about the review. He expressed his disappointment in our experience and invited us back. I told him how we enjoyed the beer and appetizers and how great their roof top deck is. Also, how great their staff is. The entrees were the only disappointment. Today, in the mail, I received a $50 gift card and a letter from Moses, the General Manager. I will definitely be returning soon. Great customer service.
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Emmie L.

Wow, this place is so nice. I've been here twice in my life, and each time I leave satisfied and impressed. First of all, this location is so incredible. It is located in west Midtown and offers a two story industrial building with a giant patio overlooking Atlanta. On nice summer evenings you cannot choose a better place for a romantic date with your significant or in my case, a romantic date between myself and good food. The service is excellent. Very helpful and accommodating people. I will say that they messed my order up last time, but I am know it was on accident and they were very quick to fix it and have it right out to me. Now, I can only offer a limited view of the food as I have not tried all that much here. I have gotten burgers here twice because I just happened to be craving them at the time. The first time I had it on a bed of arugula and that was an excellent choice. The beef is cooked to perfection and it is quite flavorful. I paired it with asparagus with what tasted liked vinegar soaked tomatoes and these were absolutely incredible. Next time I went I was a little more conventional. Classic cheeseburger with fries. Can't go wrong. They offer interesting things like antelope burgers which my friend had and commented that it was delicious. If you are looking to try new things at a place that is consistently good, try it here. Also, their beer menu is immaculate as I am sure you can imagine. We happened to see on the creators of Monday Night here, and we creepily glanced his way a few time. That has to be a good sign, right? :)
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Erica J.

I've been to this restaurant a few times and have experienced mediocre service. Today was surprisingly poor. The restaurant ran out of shrimp and salmon. It also took a long time for our food to come to the table and some of the items we asked for were missing. The manager did the best to make things better by offering a percentage discount off the check. Not sure if I will return.
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Juliana T.

Food is average. Beer selection is disappointing for a brewery. Bar staff is friendly but not exactly the kind to engage on conversation. The place is surrounded by better bars and restaurants, you're better off going elsewhere if you are a foodie.
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Na L.

The food here is amazing! I had the BBQ chicken tacos and a side of sweet potatoes fries. Both dishes were flavorful and fulfilling. The portions are nice too. Service was nice and tentative. I'm definitely coming back for more food!
(5)
Richard B.

Drinks - tasted a couple beers and they were alright. Seems like they have a nice selection. Food - Got the alligator and soup. Not hot. Nothing special. Most of my table also had luke warm food and there wasn't much positive feedback. Service - Terrible. Took an hour before we could order. Then another hour before we got our food. When we said something, our waitress was very defensive. The manager was also very defensive. I understand things happen, but when I'm paying for a night out, I don't want to hear explanations for why everything went wrong. At least attempt to serve your customers. Never going back to this place.
(1)
Chris H.

If you are into locally grown organic food, this is a good place to try. Heck, they pioneered rainwater beer until the county ridiculously put an end to it. I have been wanting to go here for ages. When a colleague and fellow Yelper checked in, I jumped on my hopped on my ultimate pedaling machine and headed to Marietta St. Greg bailed on me by the time I huffed and puffed my way there. I forgive you man. First thing I noticed and appreciated was the bike rack. You had me at hello. Sat at bar and met brewmaster, bartender, and chef. Like to meet the people responsible for my dining experience. Asked for rainwater beer but I was a year too late. Got beer with Lavender that was first rate. This is an old review that I forgot to publish but better late than never I suppose. Full disclosure: 5 Seasons was second on my list for places to get a burger. My fav "double stack" burger that Bocado has forever captured my heart, screwed me over by closing their kitchen 15 min before closing. Big mistake my Bocado friends because 5 Seasons grass fed burger was off the charts! They were more than happy to serve me which is how it is supposed to be. Grouppo was a gentleman and a scholar. I will be back soon!
(5)
Kay M.

Located in west midtown, this place ha a really cool vibe. Very laid back, food is always great. They have vegetarian options in addition to gluten free food items and beer. They also have an awesome outdoor area, great for hanging out with a group of friends, co-workers.
(4)
Sophie K.

I came to get a drink with some fellow grad students, and we were hungry. Yelp made it seem like the beer was good and the food was not. I was happily surprised! I'm not a beer person, but I enjoyed the one I ordered. For food, I got the Antelope sandwich (added avocado) and sweet potato fries. I was more so curious was antelope tasted like, I figured with cheddar, bacon, onions, and mushrooms, you couldn't really go wrong. Sweet potato fries were really good! I had a taste of the my friend's fried alligator, and it was also good. Prices are a bit high here but not too terrible. Our server was super nice and very patient when we couldn't decide what beers to order (my two companions got the sampler, which they enjoyed because they got to try a bit of almost everything). Very good service overall, but maybe that was because the place was pretty empty (it was a Monday night).
(4)
Michelle W.

Unfortunately I am not able to comment on the food because my husband and must have been invisible to the servers and were therefore never even acknowledged as being there tonight. When we arrived at about 8:15 there was a party of three at the bar and 3-4 tables of people seated outside on the deck. There were 2 bartenders and 3 servers and a hostess. They were definitely not understaffed for the number of people there to eat. We asked to sit outside and the hostess gave us a table between two tables of people who were close to being finished with their meals. We were given menus by the hostess. A server, who we assume was supposed to wait on our table, waited on the two tables to either side of us and passed us at least 5 times without ever as much as looking at us. We put our menus down to indicate that we were ready to order, and we continued to wait for about 15 minutes at least after being seated. No server ever even looked at us. Finally we gave up after watching a group of 4 arrive and receive the attention of a server while we had still not even been greeted. There is really no excuse for a server to not even acknowledge a new group seated in their section. Our server could have just smiled and said hello and gotten us water at the very least. 5 seasons was a huge disappointment to us tonight. We really wanted to enjoy the lovely night together. We should have gone to 6 Feet Under where we have always gotten excellent service outside with a view.
(1)
Jana H.

Solid 4 stars. The food is good, as well as the beer (all of them...ask for a flight). We started out with the spent grain bread - I love bread from beer, what can I say. The soft sitter served on the side is also a great topping. For my entree, I chose the shrimp and grit cake (appetizer portion) and the side salad. It was delicious and the perfect amount of food!
(4)
Tammy C.

Chase is the best thing about our experience and great beer for choices that were not sold out. Foodies do not come here- our best appetizer out of 5 were the Gator Bites and the Fish and Chips was so greasy! Handcut fries were good - soup of day was terrible! Antelope Patty Melt was interesting but not inspirational! I did not order a entree after other reviews and thank the fellow yelpers for the warning! We tried Edaname, Crab Angels, Rice Cakes and oops... Oyster appetizer was also sold out! Hungry.... Run Thirsty....Come On !
(2)
Angela H.

This was the very first 5 Seasons that I had dined at last year, yet I hadn't been back until recently. My friend had made a reservation for about 20 people at 8 pm on a Friday for her birthday dinner. Several tables had been put together in preparation for our large group. Six of us had arrived on time, and three others arrived about half an hour later. While we waited for the others, our server took our drink orders and checked on us every 10 minutes or so to see if we wanted anything else while we were waiting. Around 8:45 pm, my friend gave our server the "OK" to take two tables away to seat other customers who were waiting. Although our group ended up being just half the size that the reservation had been made for, our server and the other employees were incredibly patient and kind about the situation. They didn't make my friend feel bad at all, which was a huge surprise considering it was a busy Friday evening. Many restaurants don't even allow reservations for large groups on Friday nights, let alone seat just part a group. Kudos for their friendly and accommodating staff! I ordered my usual, favorite meal at 5 Seasons - the Honey Curry Grilled Georgia Chicken sandwich with fries. By the time we got our food, which (thankfully!) didn't take too long, it was well after 9 pm and we were starving. * Beer Battered Onion Rings w/smoked tomato mayo ($8) - One of my friends ordered the onion rings and kindly shared with the group. I'm not a fan of onions in general, and I wouldn't ever order onion rings myself. However, I'll munch on onion rings if it's offered. The onion rings were cut thick and served hot. I thought they were actually pretty good with the tomato mayo that is served with it. Although it's not cheap, the portion is fairly generous and good for sharing. * Honey Curry Grilled Georgia Chicken Sandwich ($11) - Per my reviews for the Sandy Springs and Alpharetta locations, this sandwich consists of grilled chicken with arugula (salad greens) and red peppers between warm, herb-encrusted focaccia bread. I usually LOVE this sandwich, but this time around, the focaccia bread was a little harder than usual. It didn't taste as fresh as the past couple times I've had this sandwich at the other locations. However, the honey curry sauce that is served with the sandwich was as delicious as usual, especially with the fries. Since we were celebrating my friend's birthday, the server let the birthday girl choose a dessert off the menu. She chose the Flourless Chocolate Cake with vanilla bean ice cream. * Flourless Chocolate Cake w/vanilla bean ice cream ($5) - My friend let me try some of her birthday dessert, and I thought it was amazing! This was the first time I had ever tried a flourless chocolate cake, but it was a real treat. I would recommend it to anyone who has room for dessert after dining here! Overall, 5 Seasons Westside gets 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 because of the excellent service. Again, my chicken sandwich wasn't as good as I've had at the other locations, but the service was exceptional. If this 5 Seasons was closer to my house, I'd probably come here more often. [Review 205 of 366]
(4)
Kristin B.

5 Seasons has really grown on me. My first couple of visits, I was underwhelmed by the overpriced menu where nothing really "spoke" to me. However, my last few visits have found me having a hard time deciding what to order because everything looked so good. They've done a good job building a varied (in both price point and food selection), farm-table-esque menu, and they also offer a wide array of delicious specials that utilize seasonal produce. I particularly love any and all of their salads (especially the one with arugula and roasted beets) topped with grilled salmon, which they cook to requested temperature. It's so nice to be able to get a beautiful piece of organic/wild salmon cooked to medium-rare! The attraction here for many is of course the beer though, and they always have a wide selection on draft. My favorite is the watermelon beer that they only offer in the summertime, but take that recommendation with a grain of salt, as it comes from someone who is not really a "beer person." 5 Seasons is particularly great for groups of all sizes. They have a large space upstairs on the second floor with great views and its own bar that's perfect for special events. Additionally anyone who has every planned a group birthday dinner for a party of 14 (who all need separate checks, accommodation for special dietary needs, etc) would be amazed by the service we got here on a recent occasion of this type. Excellent service, separate checks (with no automatic gratuity added!), and they even cut and plated the cake we had brought for no additional charge.
(4)
Ashley T.

I've really tried to like 5 Seasons and have even hosted a birthday party there. I've recently concluded thought that it's just not worth the money for the food you get. The 2 stars are for the sometimes good beer and that, easy parking, and that they have sweet potato fries. The minus three stars are because the food is hit or miss, the overpriced food and slow service.
(2)
Megan M.

I've been here three times, each time for brunch before heading back to Nashville after a fun-filled Atlanta weekend. I am honestly considering scheduling another trip to Atlanta just so I can eat dinner here. Or stay and drink all day, really. They have the best food menu of any bar I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot of bars), they brew amazing beer themselves, and they'll make pretty much any specialty cocktail that you can think up. I've only sat at the bar when I've been here so I can't comment on the waitstaff, but the bartenders are all friendly, funny and knowledgeable about their beer. If you're anywhere in Atlanta, make time to stop by here and check them out. You won't regret it.
(5)
Kena V.

Not too bad...urban ambience, cool skybar and patio. Great& speedy service. I didn't feel it was too over priced because the seafood was pretty fresh but I had to hold back a star due to the lack of seasoning :-( I ordered beer battered fish&chips and all I tasted was beer...no salt or even a hint of pepper. The Lemonade waaaaaaassss awesome tho!!
(4)
Jasmine S.

We met a group of our friends here for a late Friday dinner and drinks. The place is nice, nothing really special as far as decor goes. I ordered a margarita, chicken wings, and Caesar salad. When the margarita came out, there was a really strong smoked smell (think BBQ). The drink tasted way worse than it smelled. I asked the waitress to smell it and she also tasted it, and agreed that the drink was "gross." I told her I of course did not want it. She ended up telling me that apparently they smoke the potatoes that they use for their potato salad. Well they put their homemade margarita mix in one of these containers that housed these smoked potatoes, ultimately infusing the mix with this strong, smoky smell. Gross!!! Anyways, my girlfriends Caesar salad came out before mine, and I noticed that it was some romaine lettuce stalks with a vinaigrette looking dressing sparsely drizzled on top and a few croutons. Forgive me, but I am a Caesar salad snob and from the look on her face after eating it, I knew that this was not for me. I tasted the dressing and it was kind of bitter and not Caesar like at all. The waitress said that this is made in house without egg.... Some things just don't need to be messed with. I asked the waitress to cancel that order. My wings came out and they were good-keep in mind I was starving as it was after 9 pm by this point. They forgot all the meat on one of the girls Cobb salad's that she got for her entree. My husband said his Cuban sandwich was super dry, and the french fries that the waitress raved about were not good at all. Overall, super disappointing after a long week of work. As far as service, the waitress was nice would disappear for long periods of time. $50 dollars later, we left unhappy and hungry. I will not be going here again.
(1)
Clayton A.

This place left me with mixed feelings after I paid a visit with some locals taking me around the craft beer heaven that is Atlanta. We had visited the excellent craft shop next door and came in to try some of the brews they offer here. The first thing I noticed is that the server really didn't seem to have a command of the beers he was serving. That's not what you'd expect from a GOOD brewery or brewpub; employees should know and love the product they're selling. Second, the waiter didn't offer or encourage tasting a few beers to find that special one. To me, this is the beauty of the new craft movement. There's an education component and employees should be prepared to do everything possible to leave the customer loving the beer and wanting to come back. Anyways, I had the Storm Trooper Imperial Stout and enjoyed it. It was a good representation of the style, with a big booze presence masked my delicious malt profiles giving off chocolate, coffee, caramel, bread and other notes. I also tried a friend's Berliner weisse beer and wasn't quite as impressed. There wasn't enough tartness to make the beer exciting. I also noticed a number of different barrel-aged beers for sale in bottles and was tempted to pull the trigger, but at $20+ per bottle, I wasn't willing to pull the trigger on a complete unknown. I'd say this place is worth a visit if in the area, but with places like Porter Beer Bar, Wrecking Bar and Brick Store Pub in town, this place can easily become an afterthought. Oh, and the spent grain bread and calamari weren't much to write home about in the food department.
(3)
Queenie D.

Their specialty craft beers were delicious and the prices are reasonable between 5-7 bucks a drink. The food, however, was not that impressive for me although the menu sounded quite adventurous and innovative. We came here to just chill and have a couple of drinks with some friends. We tried several beers and I honestly cannot remember the names (lol) but I do remember not being too impressed with my meal. We ordered the sweet potato fries with the chocolate and chili mayo dip: interesting but the fries were quite soggy. I also had the cuban sandwich plate with the coleslaw as my side item. The coleslaw was actually quite good, but the sandwich itself was nothing impressive. Honestly, I can make better sandwiches from home (ouch* sorry guys), so they can improve on that or just take it off the menu entirely. But! the crafted beers were awesome! We loved the bartender (was it Ernie?) and then being able to sit outside on a lovely Saturday night with friends after a Braves game. I suggest to park on the rooftop parking since it was easy access from there.
(4)
Mandi S.

As a former employee, I admit I am a bit biased. But for real, Chef Dave is the reason I eat anything other than chicken tenders and fries. He is nothing less than genius. I used to be a picky eater, but I will try anything he makes because everything he puts his touch on is delicious!! I once said I would eat my own toes if they were covered in blackened chili glaze. And if you don't like the Kari Kari there is something wrong with you. PS the beers are yummy too... The staff is having a great time here, and so should you. Did I mention the rooftop view that overlooks the downtown skyline?
(5)
Desiree G.

Definite 5 stars, I absolutely love this place. You cannot come to, live in or be around Atlanta and not visit this place. If you are a food and beer enthusiast - definitely stop by here. 5 Seasons is locally owned, beer is brewed in house and they buy from and support local organic farms in GA. Even if you are with a people who aren't into beer (I was with my best friend who DOES NOT drink beer) they have a huge variety to choose from, you'll probably have to walk them through it. They also have wine and whiskey barrel aged beer. The staff is super knowledgeable and love talking about the company they work for which adds a hospitable touch to dining and drinking here. The food was DELICIOUS. I order snack foods and sides to try more things at once. I had their gulf shrimp and cheddar grits (a year later I still remember how great it was), fingerling potato salad, edamame and rice balls. A friend ordered their duck that was coca-cola curred (so good). Just go! Buy a t-shirt while you are there :) And if I am not mistaken they do brunch!
(5)
geoffrey s.

Would have been 2 stars but gave them a bump up for good service and beer. Ordered the Organic Grass fed Georgia burger. Asked for medium rare, came out dry and overcooked. Definitely not worth $15 (after the added bacon and cheddar. The building is cool and the view from the upstairs patio is lovely. I'd go back to drink but there are tons of places I'd rather eat at for the price.
(3)
Margaret P.

In my travels I'm always on the lookout for good, locally-produced and seasonal food. In this, 5 Seasons delivers. I'm a semi-regular visitor to Atlanta, and now it's part of my routine to head up there for "tapas Tuesdays", where you can get a small plate paired with a short pour of one of their beers. Of the five or six times I've been there, only once was I not completely impressed by the food, and even that time the food was light years better than any food I could have gotten near my downtown hotel. Service has always been friendly and accommodating; not in the TGI Fridays sense, but in a welcoming Southern sense. Food comes out almost alarmingly fast, yet I've never felt hassled to finish and give up my seat. Recommendations: the spicy coco butter substance that comes with the sweet potato fries is addictive and unfair to my waistline. The seasonal salads always knock it out of the park, and even the smaller size is a serious serving. Seasonal ice creams and sorbets are made in house and are well balanced. I'm not a huge beer drinker, but their selection rotates frequently and had a lot of different styles. Their bourbon & whisky list is one of the best I've found in the central Atlanta area.
(5)
Jai R.

I came here without ordering food. Just to hang and have drinks. The atmosphere was OK, I loved the natural light in use. So as far as being appealing to the eye, yes, indeed this is the place. As for service, I'm not sure if they bottle their own wine for each customer to pour up a glass but gosh darn it took a long time to get a drink. I couldn't have imagined getting food here. On the good side.... the parking is great.
(2)
Seth H.

Lunch: Weekly special - Chicken, peaches, basil pizza & seasonal roasted veggie plate w/ oyster mushrooms, squash, potatoes, and fried green tomatoes Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Average: 5 Some of the freshest food I've ever had at a restaurant. The pizza had great flavors and I was delighted with the marrying of tastes of the basil, mango, and chicken. The oyster mushrooms, while simply roasted in oil, were so good! The squash was a type I 've never tried/seen before and the fried green tomatoes were crispy, not soggy. I wish this were a regular dish because I would go there again just to get it. I'm excited about going back to this place. I feel like I might have to try the special again.
(5)
Sophie J.

Let's start by saying very slooow service for a not so busy place. The restaurant appears to be a hit. Great curb appeal in a trendy location. The food was TERRIBLE! I guess I should have known when the table next to us barely touched any of their food. ...I ordered: BBQ chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. Came cold. I got dry bread, lack luster chicken with a very hot flavorless sauce on the side. The fries were like rubber and drenched in oil. I ate the rubber fries because I couldn't finish the sandwich. ...My mom ordered the shrimp and grits. Her food was worse than mine. Cold. There are no grits, it's a grit cake with NO flavor or resemblance to grits. It was served in a bowl of soupy like sauce with chorizo, a couple shrimp and a scrambled egg. All in all, we left hungry. No desire to send the food back to the kitchen. If the star dishes don't pop, likely nothing else there pops. I suggest a new chef or chef Ramsey to rehab this place.
(2)
Kristin M.

Went for lunch the day after Christmas and had a great time. The service was very good, and food tasted extremely fresh and noncommercial if that makes sense--(sometimes you can just sort of tell when food tastes 'chain-y'). We ordered a couple flights of beer along with two other beers on their own and were pleased with the selection and prices. (Also, they offer a free beer or dessert on your birthday, and the birthday boy opted for the beer--a nice touch). For food, we started with the pretzel, then ordered a pizza, a salad, soup of the day, and a few burgers. (The small size salad was enough with the cup of soup, unless you're starving). Great overall ambiance, and we would definitely come back again!
(4)
Dee P.

This is a pretty cool place to hang out and get a drink. The food here is good as well. They have diverse offerings on the menu, so there's something for everyone. Being vegetarian I've had the black bean burger, fries, garlicky mayo sauce, and seafood chowder. Everything I've had has been great! Companions that I've dined with have enjoyed their regular burgers too. Being that this is a brewery, expect to find tons of choices of beer. But, if you're a non-beer drinker like myself, you'll find plenty of other drinks to choose from as well. What I love about this place is their rooftop deck/patio. When the weather is nice out, you can sit up there and have an awesome view of the city! Parking is easy here too, as there is a free deck right behind the restaurant.
(4)
Maria P.

Eric, our server was amazing ! He was so friendly and waited the perfect amount of time until he came back to ask for drinks, apps, and then for our meals! He have great suggestions to the menu too! We sat up on the roof outside it was a great view of the city ! Great service !! Great view, great food and very reasonably priced ! The crab dumplings were very good, and I don't eat any fish at all, they were not fishy at all! Definitely try this place when you stop in atlanta ! Ask for eric, he's awesome !
(5)
Alex H.

What a disappointment this place was. Went in for a Friday date night and was looking for a relaxing meal. When I got there I went to the restroom and a waitress was in there talking in her phone. I don't really care about that but she didn't wash her hands which really grosses me out. Not the biggest deal so I went back to my table. Our waitress was great, don't remember her name but had long blonde hair. The downfall to this place is the food. Everything was over salted, and that's coming from a salt lover. My fiancÃ© got the duck and it was so salty he had to send it back after one bite. Then his shrimp and grits came and still way over salted but didn't want to send it back. I got the black bean burger and had to cut off the top of the burger due to the layer of salt on top. Plus my spinach was drenched in oil. I understand some liquid and oil with spinach but it filled the bowl that it came in. The layout of this place was nice, staff was nice but like all the other reviews have stated, the food is a waste of your money. Best of luck!
(2)
Wendell B.

So we had a 7:00 p.m. reservation, and arrived a few minutes before with my "outlaws" to meet our son and his wife; goal: to celebrate my wife's birthday two days ago and our son's birthday two days hence. It was a chilly night, and once inside we were told that we could sit at the high top inside the door until our table was ready. But every time the door opened, an icy blast came through. Within seconds, greeter Bradley came to our table, before we could even order a drink, and asked if we would like to dine in the Chef''s Room behind the kitchen. She explained that it was behind the kitchen, and Food Channel addicts that we are, we were excited to see the inner workings of the restaurant. She dried up the floor and then led us back into a beautiful, curtained room in the back, private and lovely, and assigned the super efficient Jules to our party. Since we were celebrating birthdays, we were so pleased to have this private space to catch up on family happenings. We all ordered some of their wonderful brews, and my wife and I as usual got samplers, and they were perfect. (My father-in-law got his favorite Bloody Mary, including a list to check off the ingredients he preferred!) We shared several delicious appetizers, including spent grain bread, arancini, buffalo wings and habanero poppers, which were just hot enough and not palate prohibitive. We ordered a variety of entrees, including house made bratwurst, sweet onion turkey burger (prounounced the best!), organic beef burger with avocado and bleu cheese, fish tacos, and bratwurst pizza. Beers ranged from Rosebud milk stout to Cellar Dweller to Iron Horse IPA to Lilllie Saison, and all were wonderful. As we were leaving, we all agreed that this was one of the most special nights out we could remember. A few of us had been here before but this night was better than all of the experiences of the past. Bradley and Jules made us feel like visiting royalty.
(5)
Brent T.

Great brewpub with fine, fine locovore grub. Go get it.
(5)
Anita C.

I ordered a Boon kriek and it was warm!!!!! For those of you who love beer, you love yours ice cold, right!?!?!? The guy who served us was extremely rude to my friends and he was making a mocking laugh at my friend for no good reason!!!! I wish I got his name so I could put it on my review for all of you to avoid! I have never heard of anyone in the service industry mock a customer!!!!
(1)
Megan E.

Came here with a large group of people for a friend's birthday dinner. My husband and I arrived a bit early and had a drink at the bar. It was our first time and the bartender did a great job of recommending beer based on what we said we like-he was spot on. They did a great job seating such a large party (around 20) and our waiter was incredibly attentive and helpful. That's about where the good things end though. My husband ordered what sounded like a margherita pizza, though to be fair it wasn't called such on the menu. It didn't look--or taste--like any other pizza. It was more of a cracker crust with scattered shredded cheese and a few basil leaves and piddly tomatoes-no sauce to be seen. He ate the whole thing but mainly because he was really hungry. My portobello burger was actually quite good but a little heavy on the balsamic glaze. My sweet potato fries that came with were practically black. Still edible but pretty dry, I'm surprised the kitchen sent them out like that. We won't be eating the food again-it wasn't that great and it was quite expensive for bar food. I'd see us coming back and having a Friday night pitcher of beer, but that's about it.
(2)
Herman W.

Service is always spot on! Brunch is as expected- imaginative, local, tasty! Cocktail menu is also exactly that! The Elmer's gluten free is a very good beer.- near IPA I'd say. The rye bock is an amazing brew, malty, rye, dark, & delicious! The standards, beer cheese soup & iceberg wedge were perfectly executed. Shrimp & grits featured a grit cake, shrimp, chorizo, tomatoes, onions, topped with a sunny side up egg. I don't think it gets any better. Their take on fish tacos utilized perfectly cooked fish, mango, purple cabbage, & a tangy, creamy dressing that sets it off perfectly. The 5 cheese pizza is best described as cheesy!
(5)
Stephen M.

Great place to stop by for a few beers and enjoy a meal. The upstairs room is perfect for private parties. Good, quick service and never too pushy. Drink prices are on the cheap side, especially compared to Downtown. Lots of parking on the rooftop deck. (Not sure what other people are talking about when they say 'no parking anywhere.') The area is a bit dingy, but don't let that dissuade you rom coming. The kitchen closes at 10 PM, and when its closed, its closed. I'd like them to stay open till (or at least closer to) last call since there is *nothing* else open in the area past 10 PM.
(5)
Kristie C.

Came just for their beer - loved their belgian wit, so yummy! The only thing is that it's sort of small downstairs -- really high ceilings, yet the space itself is relatively small. People were super nice though, and I can't wait to try their upstairs patio!
(4)
Candace M.

I was really disappointed with this place. I had passed it so many times and thought that it would be better. The food was either too salty, had to much mayo or was just not good. The staff was nice enough and helped with beer selections but even the beer was just OK. I don't think I will go back.
(2)
Sport L.

So, the beer selection of their own in house brewery is great. The service also, on point, of the 4x we have been here. The food, I have to say isn't astounding. The prices are eye opening as well! As in, WTF!!! The Kari Kari appetizer has no crab meat in it and this is twice now that we have ordered it. However, a rotating menu is interesting and tonight, I had the rabbit enchiladas and was delightfully pleased. It still gets three stars, as the turkey burger and fish and chips are just, meh.
(3)
Michelle L.

Very cool place. I love their beer selection and the concept of reusing the hops for their bread which is quite good.
(4)
Morgan Z.

We ventured outside our typical restaurant choices in our neighborhood of Inman Park and decided to give 5 seasons a try. It was a great choice! I noticed some of the reviews as being mediocre - but we had very attentive, kind service who provided with lots of recommendations that didn't disappoint. My fiancee had the duck and I had the beet salad with a very large and delicious portabello mushroom on top! We shared spelt bread - and I think I could have made a meal out of the bread and beer. A very nice place to relax, unwind, eat a great dinner, have a great beer (or 3) and still be able to hear the conversation at your table.
(5)
Lauren A.

I really love the beer here, but the food can be really hit or miss. Great: craft your own bloody mary for brunch. Not so great - Shrimp and grits comes with grit... cakes? Out of the 5 (all different orders) "brunch" options I saw, i was saddened to think the granola looked the best of them all. Server was super friendly and he was around and attentive. Did take much longer than expected to actually get food or drinks though. Maybe delay at the bar? I'll be back, but likely just for drinks and maybe apps.
(3)
Apearl C.

I enjoyed my experience here. The server was friendly and attentive. I was with a large group but she kept up very well. The food was pretty good. I was surprised by the size of their menu. I can not speak on the beer selections since I do not drink it, but everyone in my party raved about a few of the selections.
(4)
Savannah S.

I visited this place today for the first time. I ordered the fish tacos and my friend ordered a burger. We also tried the calamari. Food was ok, not amazing. We enjoyed it, but will not visit again. Our bill came up to around $45 + tip. Pretty pricey for a burger and fish tacos. Perhaps this place is better known for its beer selections. But we did not indulge today. Service was friendly.
(3)
Derek B.

Reallllly liked this place. Bar/brewery/gastropub ftw. My advice, have a seat at the bar and do the beer samplers while munching on some apps/a meal. For the sampler you pick 6 of the brews they have available that day(13 when I went) and get a small, but healthy, glass of each. I don't recall the price, but it was fair. Do that twice and you'll try pretty much all of them. While all were good they highlights were definitely the Gluten free beer, not bc it was gluten free but bc it was good! There was also a 2.5 year aged beer that was amazing. It was very champagne like and had a goat cheese aftertaste...weird, I know, but man was it good. Food here is pretty great also. Spent grain bread is amazing, and cheap. Pretzels are ok, crab rangoons(called something else here I can't recall) are great but a bit salty, and the fried hen...holy cow is that thing awesome. Only downside is they can't sell their beer for you to take home due to some weird Georgia laws that need to be changed.
(5)
Terri L.

We had a party of eight, and were slow to all arrive, slow to order, and lingered for quite a long time. The waiter was very patient and prompt with everything. The beer is great, and the food is okay. I have to say I like the one on Roswell Rd much better. They are very good about bringing samples of beer, and it just has a better vibe.
(4)
Celeste M.

I love coming here for the sky bar area and the brews. You get a great view while you drink great beer. However, this time, I did not come for the beer. I came with a group for brunch. They recently added a brunch menu and I was eager to try it. I got the Mexican breakfast which consisted of eggs, chorizo, chips, avocados, rice and beans. I was disappointed in how bland the meal was and that the salsa was runny and did not look or taste fresh. From now on I'll stick to their brews and brunch elsewhere.
(3)
Christopher D.

This is a tough review. I'd like to give this place a 3.5 but, as per usual, I'll round up to a 4. There are a few things I really like about this place and a few I do not. The good - They have a decent amount of beers at any time rotating on tap along with a small batch cask most Thursdays. The beer quality is overall good, with some beers being very damn delicious, although others are just okay. They focus on local/organic food and you will see a lot of things on the menu you would not expect from a brewpub (and it's delicious food). Also service is usually decent (not great, but not warranting complaining about - save for maybe one or two servers). Outdoor/upstairs seating is always a plus, as is the non-smoking environment inside. The bad - Their best beers seemed to be offered for a couple weeks and then gone for a long time (perhaps they're just being drank at a much higher rate and they can't keep up?). They've been saying a saison has been 'coming soon' for around 5-6 months and I can't get a straight answer about when it will be released. It can get a bit loud in here, but that's to be expected given the location and amount of people that can pack in here on the weekends. Lastly, they have a lot of TVs but they are all located right next to each other and are quite small, you can only view the action from a couple of the seats. The ugly - It can get expensive. $7-9 for some of their beers (and that's for less than a pint), and their food is pricey given that a lot of it is local/organic.
(4)
Kate H.

This place was fantastic! Our waiter (Andrew) was so knowledgeable and friendly that my friends and I all agreed that we wished he could pull up a chair and eat with us haha. I recommend the Flower Child Saison (a delicious high-gravity beer with fruity notes and a nice clean finish) and the grilled (yes, grilled!) ravioli with crawfish. Oh, and the goat cheese cheesecake is to die for! Definitely coming back here ASAP.
(5)
Kristin P.

I have always had great food and service at this location. I mostly get takeout as I work in the area, but I love that whenever I order the Club Salad, they package the meat separately and the dressing separately so nothing gets soggy or anything. Very tasty :)
(5)
Brand N.

We came here for my husbands birthday and had a terrible experience. We had a reservation for a party of 15 and were seated upstairs on time. After that everything went downhill from there. It took over an hour for our server to take our order and then we waited another hour for our food and it came out luke warm and subpar. My friend came with two children and had to leave before our food even came because it was so late and her kids were starving. When we spoke with the manager on duty she was less than helpful and not really willing to assist. After this our server had a terrible attitude and became very rude. As she was asking if we wanted our checks she added in a comment about our horrible night with no apology. Overall this was a horrible experience especially for a birthday party and we will not be coming back. This ruined my husbands night. Do not come here for a large party or expect to have a good birthday here!
(1)
Leigh N.

Had the farm greens salad and the tuna loin tapas plate with honeywheat belgian. Overall I thought the food was decent, but nothing really stood out enough to make me come back. Personally I like Sweetwater's brews better. A note to our server: you should try smiling sometime dear. :)
(2)
Jim Z.

Ate here for the first time with my wife and son. Nice atmosphere and very open. Good selection of beers. I had the "it's complicated" IPA which was very good. The menu had a little bit of everything on it. I had the pulled BBQ pork with a nice and spicy chipotle sauce, which was good. My wife went with the chicken wings appetizer. The waiter was nice and helpful and told us that the salmon was a great dish. Decided not to go for it since we weren't that hungry. I like that they use fresh and organic ingredients for most of their dishes. My son had the Kobe beef corn dog from the children's menu. The corn dog looked fresh, and not the usual frozen ones. Prices weren't that bad, but the corn dog was $7 and the kids sides were a la carte (although, the corn dog was the highest price kids item) I would recommend this to friends with or without kids. Good fresh food and tasty beer. Looking forward to going back sometime.
(4)
Aaron P.

I came here about 3 weeks back with a group of girls. They are slow at ordering and making decisions. Our waitress was very patient. She brought out beer samples for the indecisive women at their request. I forget what drink I had, but it was good. It probably had tequila in it. The other drinks that I tried were also good even though someone sent two of them back because she was being picky. I ordered the calamari at the waitress's suggestion. It was awful. The worst I've had in recent memory. There was too much breading. It was overly oily without any seasoning, and I believe it had been sitting out because it wasn't exactly hot. I tried someone's beer cheese soup which was quite good. One of the girls ordered lobster which was okay. I think someone got dumplings, and those were very good. Calamari--horrendous Lobster--mediocre Beer cheese soup--I'd get this again Dumplings--delicious Cocktails--Strong and well balanced
(3)
Dennis L.

A group of us came Saturday night at 5:30pm; they apparently grumbled about reserving any space in the Sky Bar, even though it was empty, other than 2 tables. The fried ravioli was very good, though quite spicy (don't recall seeing that on the menu). The beers are top-notch, especially for a micro brewery. Maybe it was because we were a group and spread out over multiple tables (we were sitting), but the wait staff seemed to not notice that we were there. We ended up going up to the bar to order on our tabs, which made things interesting when the wait staff brought it upstairs... to the bar and not our tables. We retrieved our own utensils and napkins from the basket right beside the hostess, but she seemed not to notice that nobody had silverware. One in our party had to ask for heated creme brulee 2 times; he gave up on it being warm by the 3rd one and was then told that it was just scorched, not headed; he would have preferred it to be nuked for a few seconds, but had given up by that point. He also ordered a glass of milk to go with the creme brulee at least 3 or 4 times. It finally arrived, but we privately joked that they must have had to run to the store across town to get it. I went down to the bar after the group up and the drinks and bar staff downstairs were just as awesome as upstairs. It was only the food wait staff that was lacking; for all high ratio of wait staff to customers, this was really unacceptable.
(2)
Nkenge G.

Brought my Dad here because I had a Loaf deal and I love local and organic food. We sat in the bar because it was super busy. I told the friendly bartender about my food allergy. He talked to the chef and basically said everything on the menu contained something that I couldn't eat. The chef personally came out and asked if I had any other dietary restrictions. Then he made me a signature dish! He sauteed the catch of the day (Redfish) and julienned fresh veggies in a delicious honey lemon sauce. Please keep in mind, most restaurants would rather escort me out of the place than work around my allergy. Instead, he took that opportunity to create a masterpiece just for me. My Dad loved his fish and chips too. Four stars for the food and an extra star for the service!
(5)
Justin D.

A buddy of mine and I decided to swing in for a pint. On a whim, I went for the Coffee Stout. Im very glad I did!! Smoky, smooth, with a hint of caramel flavors. Definitely one or the best stouts I've ever tried. The girl working the bar was very knowledgeable, and helped us both settle on beers we were very happy with. A great way to kill a Friday afternoon!
(4)
Jennifer I.

Delicious food and cocktails. Great location on the Westside. Try their barrel aged cocktails...full of interesting flavor. The menu is filled with game meats, which is a welcomed variation from the norm. Service is good as well. Prices are reasonable for Atlanta eating.
(4)
Christy B.

As a "beer person", I am in love with 5Seasons. Their staff is great, and Chef Dave and his crew keep pushing the limits with the dishes they come up with. One of the best things about 5Seasons is their dedication to using fresh, local, and organic ingredients. I also love the "exotic" meats you can sometimes find on their special menu... sweetbreads, alligator, you name it. Master Brewer Crawford is truly as master of his craft. Their periodic beer dinners are enjoyable, delicious, and intimate experiences with the chefs and brewers explaining why and how they choose the combinations that are served. If you have a chance to attend a beer dinner here, do it. Even more special than a regular meal here, which is great in it's own right.
(5)
Richard B.

Had a business dinner here last week. Appetizers were great. When we ordered dinner, the waiter Did not write anything down and our order was pretty large and specific. Sure enough 2 out 3 orders were wrong. My steak was well done and not medium rare. Ordered asparagus not spinach. He had a problem saying our order back to us so we expected it. We didn't drink so can't comment on the beer. Not to bad for the price. ...just make sure they write your order down.
(3)
Oliver B.

I can't say upset with you guys! Last couple of times the Bartender with the attitude hasn't been there and the ones that have, are as sincere as they are friendly. Miss the Primus though.
(5)
Sheila G.

I can't say a single bad thing about 5 Seasons. From the extremely accommodating manager who took my rushed, last minute reservation (for my sister's 30th surprise bday party...for 15...for THAT night...on the patio...on a Thursday), to the incredibly nice server who didn't even rush us after we could tell other servers were closing up/cleaning up shop. (We tried our hardest to get out of there and have our checks settled so he could get out in time too)! I wish I knew his name because I absolutely think servers who go above and beyond to allow the diner to actually enjoy the lost-luxury of dining out, deserve special recognition. It was May 23, if that helps- he was the best :) The food is so fresh and sooooo good. I love everything. The fish tacos were incredible. I love the patio and love the ambiance. I cannot say enough for this restaurant. We love it for double dates and for big parties. We've seen rehearsal dinners there too and it looked awesome! If only we knew! My biggest advice: don't discount this as a restaurant, it's not just a brewery, it's amazing dining with fresh and organic ingredients (where noted). Thank you for making my sister's big 3-0 one of the most memorable nights of her life, places like this don't make me regret spending extra money because they truly make it enjoyable. (only extra because of the party size and the drinks, you can definitely still dine in for moderately average prices). Just that I'm glad a great restaurant got our hard earned money, versus a restaurant who acts like the guest is a burden- and server of a big party not doing their job banking on gratuity!
(5)
Angela M.

On the Sunday after the Publix Half Marathon, I wanted a hearty and filling brunch. I'd run 13.1 miles, I deserved something tasty, both in solid and liquid form. We had set out for many other places but with half our party inside the race loop and half outside, we kept getting held up by street closures. So we headed to the Westside and decided on 5 Seasons. We tried parking on the roof, but the top was locked and we met some guys coming off the elevator who said they'd gotten stuck inside. So back down it was. We were seated in the back corner with a high chair. We ordered waters, perused the menu, and waited the 10 minutes until we could order our beers. I chose the saison and thought it was good. For the food, I got the black bean burger, which comes with grilled green tomatoes, and I added avocado and sauteed mushrooms. When the food arrived, I had to remind the server that I had ordered mushrooms and avocado, and he made the offhand comment that it wasn't my fault or his as he took it back to the kitchen. Everything was made right in no time. The burger was pretty good, though a tad on the dry side. The sweet potato fries seemed overly charred, but the brown sugar and cinnamon whipped butter for topping helped with that. My little guy seemed to like the mac and cheese. It was a pleasant enough experience. I'd go back if someone suggested, though I probably wouldn't choose it specifically myself.
(3)
Lynn E.

The menu is vast so many options...First select your beverage...this is a brewhouse so skip the wine and see if anything on tap or bottled like wine tickles your fancy. During our recent visit we were intrigued by the beer, cured in barrels and bottled in 750ml bottles. We selected the Redhead (pinot noir barrel) and the White Buffalo (bourbon barrel) - both were fabulous. Our table dined in fine style and had plenty of smiles: - side salad - veggie pizza for a table app - Mussels (app version is a hearty meal) - Shrimp and grits - Turkey/Vidalia burger with sweet potato fries - Curry Salmon and rice and veggies (YUM) I can vouch for the burger and salmon - both were super yummy. I'm still crazy about their ropa veija as a main dish - but the salmon is also a superstar dish.
(3)
Theresa S.

I really like the brunch menu offerings. Homemade chorizo? Yes. Great beer always. Service at the bar was solid. Special order on the frittata. Thank you. And I did enjoy the biscuits and gravy with the chorizo. Looking forward to next visit.
(4)
Patrice J.

DELICIOUS!!!! After eating their last night I still don't have works to describe what I ate. When I'm speechless its a good thing especially when it comes to food. I have driven past this place for at least a year and last night finally decided to find out what its all about. I am currently on this quest to eat or drink at new places in Atlanta at least once a month. A friend and I trade off going to different places to eat and or drink once a month but more when we have money to do so. I picked this time around and neither of us was disappointed. Finding a place to park I thought would be a problem but it wasn't so bonus. I choose the Nut Brown beer from their specials list which was good. Then came time for food choice. Since my friend and I ate at the bar we received ample information about the food and their aged beer before we ordered. The specials menu is just that special. Its food thats in season received from the farms in Georgia. In my book YES since I'm changing my food lifestyle to more organic and home grown type. In looking over the specials I only had eyes for one entree the GA Grassfed Beef Filet. It was the description that caught my eye. It had seafood, which I love, spiciness from chipotle, sweetness from the honey and onions. I have to admit that I like sometimes love onions but when there are too many it doesn't work. In this case perfect amount of onions. Now it was the most expensive entree on the specials but it was the description that sold me. My friend and I both ordered the same exact thing. The first bite was melt in your mouth savory good. I couldn't believe that food when paired correctly could taste so good. We both felt like we had been hit with the food stick because it was so good. Now we both agree that the filet was more rare than we are used to but it wasn't even a drawback. The gulf shrimp salad alone was way too good to be true. The meal itself I personally think could sell on its own if it was broken down individually. The gulf shrimp salad excellent and loved the chipotle potatoes. On top of the food I had a glass of their aged beer the Four Roses which when paired with the meal excellent again. The best part about the entire meal was I didn't feel heavy. Actually the meal was very light. We were both so light we order an appetizer after we ate ha ha. I can't remember what we ordered but that excellent too. I am not a food critic but when I've had great food I will share it with the world.
(5)
Emilia L.

I came here for dinner as part of a group of 7. We entered on the second floor and were therefore seated on the second floor. From glancing at the other reviews, it sounds like they have tables on the first floor too? The reservation was made for 7:30, but it was changed to 8 and that's when we had arrived; however, the hostess told us the reservation was down for 8:30. She had us few earlybirds seated at a table inside while they prepared another table outside for the group. I noticed it was extremely cold inside the restaurant. I was grateful when we were led out to the patio fairly soon after sitting. The BF ordered the homemade "5" pretzel made of buckwheat and served with creamy mustard cheese. He also got a cup of the beer cheese soup. The pretzel was not the kind that you find at Auntie Anne's or anything. It didn't have that shiny exterior. It came in the shape of a "5." You could definitely tell the dough had a wheat-y taste to it. With the salt sprinkled on top, it was a bit too salty. The mustard cheese was exactly that... it tasted like a whipped mustard with a cheese aftertaste. Kind of strange. I didn't hate it, but didn't love it. The beer cheese soup was creamy, cheesy and I didn't taste too much beer but I'm not a beer connoisseur, so don't take my word for it. It, too, was overly salty. For my entree, I got the grilled portabella mushroom sandwich on foccacia with goat cheese and balsamic. I got sweet potato fries as my side. It came with a similar whipped sort of dip like the mustard cheese, only this tasted like... heaven. No, really. I think it was some sort of honey butter. I wish I had asked the waiter what the hell it was, because I was spooning it out of the ramekin after I finished my meal. The fries were also good, though a little colder than I would like. The sandwich itself was also delicious. My only complaint is the foccacia was on the thin side, so it kept falling apart in my hands. It was a very messy sandwich to eat. If they replaced it with a thicker slice of bread, maybe ciabatta, it would be a perfect vegetarian sandwich. I also had a bite of the BF's fish from his fish and chips platter (he substituted for their slaw). Very tasty. Their regular fries are also good. Our server did a good job. We asked for separate checks and he accommodated us. When he brought the checks, he mentioned that they normally add a gratuity for larger parties, but he didn't do that. Unusual, but nice of him.
(3)
Kiya H.

I frequent the West-side for lunch because I work downtown. In my opinion, 5 Seasons (West-side) is like a decent looking person with a bad disposition. You soon start to notice all of their flaws and they become less appealing. My main concern with this place is Service: Wake the heck up; it's past Noon folks!!!!! Who cares if you are hungover! Who cares if you hate your job! Who cares if you haven't had a cigarette in ten minutes! Who cares if you think I'm ugly! Not! Just weird. Each visit has been weird. Common traits of the servers: Drops the food off and disappears (Probably taking a cigarette break). Waits until your food digest to bring you bill. Random server brings you knife because yours is nowhere to be found. Paying the bill is like a hostage stand-off... I know that this is a brewery but have some standards. Perhaps, start with the wait staff and bartenders. I have dined here at least 15 times. So I am entitled to get a little spicy with this review. I've tried several things from the menu, but they could all be easily forgotten. Grilled Ravioli: Nice flavors...really tasty! Curry Chicken Sandwich: Pretty decent Chicken Salad sandwich: Safe Bean Burger: Thick. The bun does not go well with this patty. Fish Tacos: Blah Wings: Not again Cuban: No Pizza: Meh Ropa Vieja: Good Idea, just a tad bit more flavor needed. Fries: So-So Desserts: Sunday-Night-at-the-Nursing-Home-like. Tighten up the service at this location or soon it will just be a stinky old bar ran by a cranky disgusting bartender, that serves mediocre food in a great location. You can do better! Peace
(2)
SenorQueso G.

This was a bit of a disappointment compared to the other brewpubs we visited on our last trip to Atlanta. Our server did not know much about the food nor the beer. When we asked about what hops were used in their 'fresh hopped' beer that she suggested, she had no idea and had to go ask somebody else. When we asked her to elaborate on "Expensive Mushrooms under a Brick" she said that there was some oil that was used on the mushrooms to make them expensive, however she could not tell us what it was. We're guessing Truffle Oil, but never actually confirmed that. The mushrooms were pretty tasty though. I ordered their Great Pumpkin Ale. It was a good ale, but I would never have guessed their was any pumpkin in it at all. None of the food was bad, but it wasn't anything special. Same with the beer. If you're at Hop City and want something to eat, it's right next door, but I wouldn't make a special trip just for this place.
(2)
William M.

They serve room temperature water in tiny glasses, and really push their beer selection. Granted, it's a good selection of fine beer, but sometimes you really do just want a glass of water. The food is rather unimpressive and overpriced. This place is comparable to Taco Mac, but at double the price. I paid $16 for 3 fish tacos that were rather dry and bland. The "rice and beans" it came with was a fused-together glob of rice covered in black beans and served in a small bowl.
(2)
Jessica S.

We always love the view from the patio and moreover, we're thankful that the chef is willing to offer us vegan options in place of the menu items.
(5)
Matthew D.

Great rooftop, it reminded me of when I lived in Chicago. Living there gets you hooked on rooftops like Bell's Brewery gets you hooked on beer (shameless home state plug). I enjoy it when a brewery really takes pride in what they do and works on training their staff to share that passion. With a robust beer and (surprisingly extensive, tons of bourbons, uh, yes please) liquor list, there are a ton of great options. They are a little light on wine, but it is a brewery so I will let that pass. Local organic influence on the menu, with a nice mix of apps, small plates and salads for lighter options. Which is nice, because I like to drink my meal at a place like this. If I lived a little closer, this would be a happy hour spot for me in a heartbeat. Free parking too. To Recap: The Good: The beer, the spirits and by far, the rooftop. The Bad: Just OK vino. The Band This Restaurant Most Resembles: The Beatles playing that rooftop in New York. There is just something about being on top. :)
(4)
P S.

We sampled the Organic Salmon, Rabbit Enchiladas and the Fish Tacos, along with some of the beer offerings. All of the food was excellent. The service was quick and the noise level was very low, which was odd as we expected to see more people since the Tech game had just let out. All in all, it was time and money well spent.
(5)
Alex H.

It's been nice to watch this place grow and evolve. The wobbliness of the early years has smoothed out a lot. They still maintain high quality locally source food and the portions are significantly more normalized. I was a doubter that they had good cocktails until last night. They've spent a lot of time making sure they have a collection of real ingredients to make proper cocktails. The Pimms Cup is fantastic with the addition of cucumber syrup, and the Moscow Mule is served in the appropriate frosty copper mugs. There's an extra star here just for the cocktail craftsmanship. The beer list is deep and diverse, with major points for making a tasty gluten free beer with a terribly clever name (Elmer's Gluten Free). However, I still can't consider more than four stars until they print the beer list on the menu at this BREWpub. Also, if you have all your beers on a chalk board, ERASE the beers when you run out.
(4)
Michael C.

I honestly have no idea what to say about this place except for ANTELOPE BURGER!!! WOW!!! Don't read anything else I have to say and just go there for some food. You will enjoy it!
(4)
James T.

Bistro food, always excellent, fresh, and unique. Today was lamb tacos and spent grain bread made from the beer brewed in house. Winter selections include espresso stout that should not be missed.
(5)
Ashley B.

We attended a wedding here, and I have to say we had a great experience! There was tons of food, and it was all delicious! Everything from the antipasto platter, risotto, and desserts were yummy! Also, I recently was diagnosed with a wheat allergy (after I RSVP'd to the wedding), and the staff at 5 Seasons was more than willing to accommodate me (I know, I was that person)! They brought me out a gluten free pizza that was very good, and they didn't seem annoyed by me at all. There's plenty of parking, and we really enjoyed everything there!
(5)
Evan B.

So we went for Saturday brunch. Place is pretty much empty. I thought oh good, we will get good service. Ha. We order coffee to start. We order a dish for our five year old. We order bloody marys. The dish for the child comes with one of the bloody marys. We order food. We wait a really long time, (around thirty minutes), for the food to arrive. No coffee still and no other blood mary. We get the bloody mary and the food together. One coffee arrives. We never receive two food items we ordered. We finish eating. (Mind you, we have asked for the second coffee each time he came to the table). Now, the second coffee shows up. Waiter tells us the computer system has been down all morning and that's why everything is so slow because he has to hand write the tickets. His apology sounds more like woe is him and not sorry for the delays. Maybe he is using crayons and construction paper. We get the two bills. One bill still has food that was never delivered on it. Everyone goes outside and one person stays to get her bill fixed. Table is mostly cleared by this time. Waiter tells her that he has to get the manager to take it off the bill. She waits standing at the table and the same waiter suddenly brings her the missing food items. REALLY? Did you have a traumatic brain injury affecting your common sense and short term memory as well as your ability to write and read? She tells him, no, I don't want the food. We have finished and I would like to get out of her. Oh, he says. She ends up just not tipping as the missing food items are about ten percent of the check. The only reason she and I both left ten percent is that the food was good and we used to wait tables so I think we are unable to not tip something, even for bad service. Sigh. This could have become a regular Saturday brunch option.
(2)
Ken R.

Nice building, nice atmosphere, nice menu. The food here is tasty and original. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. It was pretty loud, so it's hard to have a conversation at larger tables. I'm a beer snob, and although I applaud the brew pub model, there wasn't a single beer the I would have to taste again. Not to say they were bad, but nothing blew me away either. All in all a nice place for dinner, and enjoyable.
(4)
Jared B.

Although I am giving 5 Seasons 5 stars, I admit there are some small issues with the place (which seem to be a more recent phenomenon). But let me explain why my wife and I go here repeatedly. First, the wife is a beer-loving pescatarian, and I am not that big of a beer drinker and a dedicated carnivore. Finding a place we both love is nearly impossible, with one of us often making concessions to the other. 5 Seasons is one place that we can always agree on. The menu is varied enough to keep both of us very happy. Going back to the beer, the wife really loves the beer at this place. And they can always find something that I will like, despite not being the biggest beer fan. They have some unusual beer selections that I would guess would be very attractive if you're looking for something a bit different. I like the location, because it's easy to get to from a traffic perspective, and the upper level has great views of midtown. On top of that, parking is always easy. There is a lot of free parking available, it's all close to the restaurant, and you don't have to deal with a valet (it seems like valets are the only reason I ever carry cash anymore). Another reason this is our default place is that there is almost never a wait. Occasionally there is on a weekend night if they have the upstairs reserved for an event, but out of 20ish trips there, I think we have only waited for a table once or twice. The service is the only area where I have seen problems, and this has only been recently. The last two times I have been, we have had new servers. It seems like there has been a lot of turnover recently, so I can't speak to what you'll get any given night. But in the past, we have had great service. They're always willing to talk to you about the food or the beer, and multiple times our server has gone back, without prompting, to get more details about something from the chef. I have also had a small (20-30 people) private party in the upstairs space, and it was an extremely easy, smooth process. Definitely worth considering, especially if you can get upstairs space reserved. I admit that things aren't perfect now with respect to the service, but for a place that gives you a great, varied menu at a reasonable price with easy access and little to no wait, it is hard for us to justify going somewhere else a lot of nights.
(5)
Kevin K.

Beers are good. Stay away from the food. Overpriced and not great at all. Housemade pretzel tasted and literally looked like poop. Shrimp and Grits tasted like Shrimp and curry with no grits? Brisket Reuben was dry and could only taste the kraut. Granny Serrano ham pizza was dry Spicy Sopressatta pizza tasted like tomato sauce
(2)
Phoebe T.

Really, Really LOVE this place! To begin, I rarely see "we have spacious parking" on any restaurant websites in Atlanta so I was definitely a skeptic but I was proven wrong - this place does has spacious parking! I love it! Park on the top deck and it'll give you direct access to the Skydeck which is an amazing part of the restaurant that gives you a great view! Came here with a group of about 20 on a Monday night and I can say that the hostesses and waitresses were more than accommodating for a group our size. They started putting waters on our table 5 minutes before the group arrived (I was early) and were patient when we only ordered appetizers for the first hour. We then ordered dinner and spent the second hour eating. The food was SUPERB. Usually when you come to "beer" places you get bad food; not here! Love that the food is local and organic - I got the pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries and it was SO YUMMY (and most importantly, did not cost a fortune). I had such a great experience that I can't wait to go back!
(5)
Travis T.

I'd driven by 5 Seasons Westside about a bazillion times on the way to somewhere else, but always meaning to stop in sometime. So when a colleague suggested it for a business lunch (meet and greet and to talk shop), I was "Yes!" It was not busy, but we got there a little early for lunch. While you don't always expect the best service when things are slow, 5 Seasons Westside totally blew that myth apart...they were super nice and super attentive! Drinks came out immediately (soda and tea...it was lunch afterall) and lunch soon after. I had the fish tacos, a food that I love, and they were fantastic. The fish was perfectly cooked, nice and flakey, and the slaw was just a little bit spicy...just the way I like it. The side dish of black beans and rice were some of the best I've had...not dry, not runny, just right! And they were packed with flavor. I wish we'd had had time for dessert, but and hour and 20 minutes later (we talked a LOT), I had to get back to the office. I'll definitely be back to 5 Seasons Westside and am already recommending it to friends! Next time...definitely dessert.
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Gillian R.

I've been here a couple times now, as I live in the neighborhood. As someone mentioned, this area can be a bit pretentious, but 5 Seasons is laid back and comfortable. It's the kind of place that can cater to mid-20s and late-50s at the same time. The food is delicious, but nothing innovative. Kind of your standard pub fare, kicked up a notch. Nothing to complain about here, it's reliably tasty and goes well with their homebrews. I've had a few of their beers now and highly recommend the stouts. They have a milk stout that is incredible, and I'm not even normally a stout gal. They didn't have a brown ale on tap, so the waiter recommended the milk stout to me. Home run! I enjoyed sitting on the downstairs patio, but it got a bit loud when somebody drove by blasting rap music. I highly recommend sitting on the rooftop patio. Gets you away from the street a bit, but you can still enjoy the open air.
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Thomas A.

Changing to a 1 because the waiter fraudulently put in a higher tip onto our credit card. Glad I saved the receipt!
(1)
Greg G.

My wife and I have been going to the other 5 Seasons for years so it was a treat to find a different location. The food is as good as the other locations but the beer selections vary by location which is nice. I also really like the atmosphere of this location.
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Sie G.

I had the opportunity to have a corporate event at 5 Seasons Brewing October 1, 2012. The meeting planner who assisted was Christy Dryden. She answered all questions and helped create a solid menu for our event. The staff for the function included: Colby, Jen, Sam and Cowin. BTW, we ordered too much food but the staff boxed up everything and helped deliver it to my car. It's the small touches that mean the most! Will work with them again in the future.
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Daniel B.

I came here for a birthday party with a group of about 20-25 people. It was sort of an odd setup because they split our group into two tables, although they did let us have one "corner" of the restaurant to ourselves. 5 Seasons Westside is located in the "Brickworks" development right where Howell Mill ends into Marietta St. heading south. There are a couple entrances into the parking lot for this development from Marietta St. The south-most will lead you to some rooftop parking while the other entrance will take you to a nicely paved surface lot in the back. So there's ample parking for this restaurant. Spacious, dark, clean, and relatively new/modern interior for a bar/brewery. Indoor and outdoor patio seating available. They have a second level, but I didn't get a chance to check it out as they were having a private party up there. I did not try any of their beers, but they are also proud of their food, which uses seasonal ingredients from local farms and is mostly organic. I ordered the "Organic Brisket Reuben" with "5made kraut" (made in-house I'm assuming), swiss cheese, 5000 island, on rye flatbread (also made in-house). Sides were limited and I went with the sweet potato fries. While it wasn't bad, the food was mediocre and slightly overpriced at $13. Service was slow, but I don't blame that on our server as we had quite a large party and she seemed to be the only one assigned to us and did a good job with the task at hand. Almost everyone in our party who has dined at the Sandy Springs location said that location is better.
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C T.

Had a great time here dining solo at the bar on a Tuesday night. Staff was very friendly, and the bartenders were helpful with food recommendations. They had a tapas special which were smaller portions paired with 7 oz pours. The pork taco was highly recommended by the bartender, and was delicious - a little meaty, a little spicy, and a nice sweetness from some avocado. The goat curry was also good, but definitely a little heavier and needed the microgreens to cut the savoriness. I also got a side of "expensive mushrooms" and they were simply well cooked (still had firmness but not as crisp as cold mushrooms) but they were oversalted - and I had a little cold so I needed an extra punch. As for beers, they seemed pretty good but due to the headcold I can't comment much. If I find myself back in Atlanta I would love to stop in for a meal and a flight (or two).
(4)
Zlatko U.

Wow 5SB was such a sweet surprise. From the atmosphere, beer, to the food everything was super satisfactory. The food was a bit pricey but the menu was well crafted to offer plates for those of all sorts of dietary styles. Needless to say, this vegan went home with a full belly. The beers that they offer is quite extensive and full of win. Their wine menu is quite good as well. So, basically, any adult will have a good time here drinkin' and dinin'. The service was pretty good too. Our server was polite and friendly, though not uber attentive, despite the place being 1/4th full. If it was not for the semi lazy service and the pricey menu, I would have gone with 5 stars here but at the time 4.4 will have to be rounded down. I would definitely come back here to see if there have been improvements, if not just to drink delicious delicious beer.
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Rina H.

I've been here twice and left twice thinking...Meh. I think the atmosphere is bland, almost sports bar like, and the food is pretty expensive. I could just pay the same and get something that doesn't feel like a high end Applebees. Just not for me at all.
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Bonnie T.

FYI - They're not having their Halloween party this year. I'm so bummed! I've gone for the past 3 years and it's a blast! So disappointed :(
(1)
Addy C.

Great place for large groups - service was friendly & attentive, and atmosphere was perfect for our birthday party gathering. They were great about accommodating us and letting us take over a corner of the restaurant. Also liked that parking was convenient (just outside the restaurant if you're lucky enough to snatch them) - otherwise garage parking is available above the restaurant. The food on the other hand was just ok. Pondered the sandwich & burger list b/c the prices were more reasonable plus I'd read the food was just ok so I didn't even bother looking at their more expensive dishes. Server recommended the "Sweet Onion Turkey Burger" so that's what I got - toppings were just sprouts & their cranberry ketchup. For sides I relied on the server again to tell me what to get - so I got the sweet potato fries. I liked my dish at first but then quickly got bored. There just wasn't too much flavor or excitement there. Oh well, at least it was just $10. The beer was pretty good though. I tried the "Watermelon Wheat" beer which was nice & light ($4.25) - thanks for the recommendation, Alexa G. Like the other 5 Seasons location, I'd say come here for drinks & atmosphere, and go somewhere else if you're looking for good food. I might come back though when the weather is cooler b/c the rooftop area looks pretty cool.
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Natalie K.

I can't believe I've never been here and I've been in the Atlanta area for over 2 years. In my defense, I was living in Marietta for about 2 years and just moved to Midtown at the beginning of September. I sampled several beers...venus white ale, fresh hop ale, ryebock AND to eat...homemade pretzel, lamb tacos with delicious tzatziki sauce, and the cuban sandwich with amazing ages meats. i was really impressed with the space. really clean, great service (my server was awesome, and a very westside feel.. which I love. I will definitely be back soon! They just started a brunch menu this week so I will have to check it out.
(4)
Penny E.

The food is always fun and interesting. Boar meat /strawberry pizza? don't mind if I do!! The beers and cocktails are always amazing as well., and if you're not sure if you'll like a certain draft you can sample before you order.
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Jesika W.

The first time I came to 5 Seasons, I was with a big party on a Friday night and they were packed. We didn't have to wait long and the food was awesome and really fresh and the service was wonderful. I fell in love with the place and knew I had to take all my friends and family. Since that first visit, this place has been such a disappointment. The past two times I've been to 5 Seasons, it's been pretty quiet and either at lunch or later on a weeknight when it's slow. Despite being one of the only tables in the restaurant both times, we've had to wait for 15-20 minutes to just have a server come over to our table for the first time. When we finally do get a server, they're not very knowledgeable about the beer selection and take forever to get the beer from the bar to our table. The past two times I've been, we've had to get up from our table to ask the bartender for something because our server never comes back to check on us. The onion rings used to be wonderful and they have steadily gone downhill. The food is good, but not nearly as amazing as it was the first time I came. We had an appetizer, 2 entrees and 2 beers and the bill was around $60-$70. For that kind of money, I'd much rather go someplace nicer with better service. UPDATE: Not too long after I posted my original review, I was contacted by their General Manager asking for details on my experience and offering a gift card next time I visit. I'm glad to see management cares about this place and I hope the service improves.
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Sarah L.

Kicked off my 21st birthday festivities here - went with husband and 2 friends. We started with an app of grilled antelope, which ive never had. It was like a gamey deer meat and had nice presentation. Mains: Seasonal veggie plate: included mashed potatoes, asparagus, argula & strawberries, peas, and mushrooms...this was amazing! Everything was presented well, the asparagus was still al dente. Organic Beef Burger w/ avocado: "the beef itself was very good, the dressings were so so." Drinks: Belgian: "outstanding" Sampler: "well worth it" Sparking Mojito: not refreshing and very syrupy...almost choked on the mint leaf. Acai Spirits Sparkler: YES! favorite drink ever! Veev makes the acai spirits and wow! it was refreshing and light and very very very drinkable!!! all in all, everything was priced well for the offerings.
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Nancy R.

Big restaurant and great parking on the top deck. I was a little surprised it wasn't busy for a great location. I've been to the other 5 Seasons and I don't remember the food as much as the drinks. Of course they have a variety of beers to choose from. FOOD: We started with the buckwheat Pretzel which is light, but a little dry. I had the club Salad which comes with chicken, bacon, and ham on top of a pile of greens, onions, grape tomatoes, croutons, and pickles, yes pickles. The salad was edible, but not out of this world. The ranch dressing was good. I didn't care for the pickles and thought it was strange they put it on the salad. I heard their pizzas are decent, which I'll try if I venture out to 5 Seasons again.
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Kenya S.

I visited 5 Seasons after hearing a few great recommendations about it. I got the club salad and my date got the shrimp and grits. The salad was amazing! I got the small portion, but it was still filling. The shrimp and grits were amazing!!! :) the service wasn't that great, but it was ok.
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Melody M.

I heard so much about this place and the mind-blowing food and beers. I hate to say it, but it was just ok. The beers were good, the food was pedestrian at best. We had shrimp and grits, shared some alligator egg rolls and another friend had lobster tacos. Shrimp were overcooked, fries were the same as any other pub, alligator egg rolls were awful. Bad concept. No taste differentiation between all of the ingredients and the alligator. Meh.
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Tabetha J.

Whatever! I give it 4 stars! I live across the street so I eat at the bar counter and take visitors there. It's a very cozy welcome place with enough people in there to keep the chatter interesting and lively without being overbearingly loud. On weeknights its a bar counter dining crowd with couples and singles sprinkled around. Food. I ordered the lobster here (seemed random) but it was SO GOOD! It came with smoky fingerling potato salad which was so fantastic. It made my friends from out of town, go back to their town and dream about it! I really love this shrimp/chorizo/polenta/grits situation that you can order as a small plate or a meal. (Small plate is enough for a meal size, definitely). It's very broth and soothing. Love that and the spinach and shallots side! It's so delicious and flavorful! Last night I had this weird garlic avocado lime mashed potatoes. It sounded totally weird, but I thought I'd go for it. Wow. I liked it better than the rope vieja meat that it came with. The meat was tougher than I thought it would be and quite salty. I was crunching on the sea salt... Consistently amazing sides for some reason! I highly recommend. I actually first went there for a business lunch! The locals love it.
(4)
J L.

I don't hate it, in fact- I'd come back for more. If you're lucky enough to find parking on the street, 5 Seasons is pretty convenient. The first thing they do is try to get you drunk. Again, I don't hate it. If you're my waiter, and you come up to me with a cute chalkboard of drink specials, I'm going to want to know all about it before I tell you I'm not drinking. -1 star, because I like to know ALL THE THINGS. My second subtracted star goes out to whoever thought it was a good idea to keep an outside door opened during the "cold" of Atlanta winter. I love to shivering while eating, because it burns more calories?....Nope, the point was to eat the calories, not burn them (yet). During the summer, I most always request to sit outside with a cocktail. I decided two weeks ago that I would check out the turkey burger with the cranberry catsup. This burger can't hold a flame to my previous tastes of cranberry turkey burger goodness at The Square Pub in Decatur. The meat on 5 Season's version was dry, and the cranberry wasn't anything special. It was served on the side, and the preparation was luckluster. On the flipside, I was very happy with the alligator rolls that have a chili glaze that won't wait! They're not actually filled with alligator, but it's fun to think about. The shared items and small plates tend to be pretty popular. I have heard good things about the pretzel as well as the antelope patty melt! Beware veggies who dislike mushrooms: You have options if you're a pescatarian (such as salmon entrees + fish & chips), but your main squeeze will be the black bean burger, mushroom burger, and.... salads. Good luck fillin' up.
(3)
John S.

Came here today for a friends coworkers birthday. I looked it up and was looking forward to coming, what with this place being rated pretty well, but I was disappointed with the service among other things. The waiter consistently took too long to come to our table, from getting our drink and food orders, to bringing our drinks, to bringing any more smaller things we requested, including a birthday cake we requested for our friend. Also, one of our friends was vegan , so he asked what he could get, and the waiter went to ask the chef. Following his suggestion, he ordered that and ended up with a plate of broccoli, asparagus, and potatoes that ended up costing more than any of our entrees despite having much less food. Overall though, if we had a server that wasn't completely useless this might not be a bad place, since the beer isn't bad, and neither is the food, although I feel I was misled regarding the content of my dish. I had ordered a dish that sounded like it'd be bratwurst with a few small sides of potato salad and salad, but it turned out to be vegetables with a side of meat. I probably won't be back.
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Richard W.

I've been to the West Midtown location three times and love it. The beer menu is constantly changing, and I've never ordered anything I didn't like. I don't think I'd absolutely go out of my way just for the beer... The food, though... YOWSA! So freaking good. Their whole spiel is that everything is locally grown and organic, so you can eat happily knowing that you're consuming something that hasn't been festering the the back of a truck on a cross-country journey. I've eaten here three times and, admittedly, only ordered two different dishes. The ropa vieja stole my heart and I don't care who knows it. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the lime avocado mashed potatoes... I almost died. Delicious. Another plus for this place is the really nice view of Midtown from the rooftop patio. It's really nice to wander up on a pleasant evening and watch the sunset against the skyline while you have a beer and dinner. The service can be a little hit or miss, but just patiently await your ropa vieja. I tell you, this dish cures all the world's wrongs. Seriously, though, sometimes the wait staff is really on top of it, and other times it's like a hippy convention. Two last bits of info: there's plenty of easy, unmetered parallel parking outside, so finding a spot isn't an issue. Also, if you want to eat upstairs, just walk yourself up. It's a whole separate dining area from downstairs.
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Gino M.

I'm conflicted about 5 Seasons Brewing in this location. When it first opened I was excited - any expansion of the Roswell Road company was good by me. Then I ate here ... and ... blech. This was NOT the same quality of food as what they were cooking up further north. Then the Roswell Road location split off and formed its own place -- then they came back. The service has never been anything but good. No complaints about that. The food quality, however, has never matched that of the original.
(2)
Andrew P.

+1 star for great service Recently went to this 5 Seasons Brewing for a friend's birthday. The restaurant has great service the waiters were very helpful considering we had a group of about 20 people. They set up a long table for us to all sit and enjoy o
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Melissa B.

Maybe I'm a little too easy to please, but expansive roof top patio and plenty of unique brews to try pretty much sold me. And free parking. I didn't eat on this visit... but honestly, from what I'm reading and what I saw other people ordering, I don't think I will. Seems pricey and nothing looked that great....but that's certainly not a fair judgement. I came seeking sunshine and beer for happy hour and wasn't disappointed. The upstairs bar/seating area was closed off from outside when I went...but I would've loved to have the garage style doors open up the patio. Although I understand wanting to keep the air conditioned space too. I grabbed a beer at the bar and then went out and got myself a table. I was pleased that the bar tender came out to check on me considering I wasn't ordering food and I didn't really ask to be seated. Thank you kind sir for tending to my beer needs. I had one of their IPAs and a lager...very good beer. If I wasn't such a lady and trying to cut back, it would've been nice to try maybe just one more on this visit, but I'm sure I'll be back for some more sunshine and beer. They do those two things well.
(4)
A B.

I came here about a year ago and was very impressed. Now I'm back in Atlanta for a little bit, so I figured I'd go back, and again the place was very impressive. I've been here three times now and I always leave happy. The staff is very knowledgeable and more than willing to discuss their beers. Every beer I've had here has been quite good, and they also have a wide selection of scotch/bourbon/whiskey etc... Food I've had here: Small plate with ribs and potato salad: delicious, to die for Calamari: average, not much taste Organic rueben sandwhich: average, not much taste Shrimp and grits: really really delicious Duck: Very good The reason I really like this place; very good beer and liquor, food that is quite creative and a good compliment to the beer, great vibe, great place to hang with friends, good staff (Matthew is the man!) Do yourself a favor...next time you need a beer fix and want to eat some interesting food, head on over to 5 Seasons...the ribs small plate, beers, and Whiskey Flights are more than worth it.
(4)
Lauren H.

Went to 5 Seasons last night for probably the millionth time ever. I absolutely love this place. Not only do they have great beer, the food is also excellent. We started the night with some of their $1 spent grain bread. This is probably one of my favorite things here. It comes fresh out of the oven, all warm and wrapped in a napkin. The bread is made from the spent grains used in making the beers that they serve here. It has grains on top and is really a delicious hearty bread. For dinner I had the Asparagus Mushroom Pizza. This is my staple when I go here. It is a thin crispy flat bread pizza with mushrooms, asparagus, and ricotta cheese on top. It is absolutely to die for. I am somewhat of a pizza snob coming from Chicago, so when I have pizza I have high expectations. This is by far one of my favorites in Atlanta. It is just thin and crispy enough for me with extremely flavorful fresh ingredients. I also tried a few of their beers while I was there. I was in a dark beer mood so I had the Thor and the Dar Star Stout. Both were quite good. My favorite of the night was the Thor tho, because it was extremely dark, smooth, and had a hint of sweetness to it. Overall a great experience as always. Friendly staff, good food, great beer, and just a great time.
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Jeremy H.

5 Seasons is the best microbrewery in Atlanta. Crawford is the brewer at this location (as well as Northside) and crafts solid, unique beers. The food is also excellent, although a bit pricey. The beers are pretty solid. I've had a few that aren't up to par, but I appreciate the fact that they are creative and come up with beers that are unique and interesting. The beer list changes daily depending on what they are currently brewing, and they write down the current ones on a chalkboard. I recommend any of their IPAs or stouts, although I've also enjoyed some of the weirder ones like a watermelon or cherry beer. We get the spent grain bread almost every time we go, which only costs $1 and is really good for the price. I also love the Wild Mushroom pizza with asparagus and goat cheese. The crust is thin and the flavors are great. To be honest I don't generally experiment much on the food menu - I usually stick to the bread, appetizers, pizza, and beer. This location doesn't quite have the ambiance of the Prado location, but it's got plenty of bar space, room for groups, a nice patio, sometimes live music, and always good beer and food.
(5)
Nancy G.

We got there around 7:30. Our server was kind, funny, and gave us a great overview of their menu filled with organic, local ingredients. Hence, the prices were on the more expensive side. We ordered the Octane Coffee Milk Stout. The depth of flavor fell a bit short. It wasn't creamy or rich enough to be satisfying on its own, though it certainly complemented the meal. I ordered the Rueben and my friend ordered the bratwurst dish. The bratwurst dish was worth it just for the sides. It came with smoked potato salad (very tasty), a vinaigrette salad (delicious), sauerkraut, two bratwurst links, and a LOAF of bread paired with some kind of cheese (Strong). The bratwursts were pretty tasteless, but the sides were great. My reuben came on rye flatbread. Never had it like that before, but I like that the rye wasn't overpowering the taste of the reuben. I thought it was okay. The portion was quite sizeable, and I took the other half of the sandwich home. The fries that came with the dish were freshly fried, nicely sliced, and crispy. We ordered a flight to try six of the beers. Most of the beers were just fine, but nothing spectacular. Overall, the 5 Seasons Westside is worth a visit. But I'm not sure I was that impressed to go back again. There are much better places to get beer and food in Atlanta. Then again, I did spy some tables around us with mussels which smelled amazing; I might have to come back for that.
(3)
Drew N.

Excellent beer brewed onsite plus nearly all of the menu items are organic and/or local. I love the Cuban with sweet potato fries!!! The lamb tacos were pretty tasty as well
(5)
Jon G.

4 star Because of the beer and what they are trying to do with local product . Our bar tender was kinda an ass but nice he was nice to me . The food is ok it is all over the place and everything I have ordered would not make me come back in . The atmosphere, beer, music, will bring me back.
(4)
Katrina W.

I really want to like this place, but it always disappoints. The beer is good and the service is hit or miss. I've had great service here and I've had crappy service. The spent grain bread is amazing - that is definitely always spot on. However, entrees are kinda meh. So meh that I can't really remember the last few things I got here - sandwiches of some sort. All I really remember is that bread appetizer. The actual restaurant is pretty cool and they have a nice bar and patio on the rooftop with great views. So...go here for beer and bread. Not so much for full on dinner.
(2)
Lindsey C.

This place is super laid-back, servers are really friendly and knowledgeable. I had the Wild Mushroom & Asparagus Pizza...awesome. The Black Bean Burger is also quite good. What I like most is how much locally-grown produce there is on the menu. The chef/co-owner buys from local farms (both produce & meat) and there's a decent amount of organic and home-made options on the menu. (the bread & most deserts are made in-house, in addition to the beer of course!). Definitely recommend.
(5)
Sheri C.

Went here for my first happy hour with my new office. Food was a bit expensive. However, Ryan was our server, and it was a packed Friday (5:30 p.m.) crowd. I ordered the fish & chips; fish was far too salty and I didn't eat more than one. Fries (regular) were alright. Ordered a cosmo that I felt like I would start on fire if I were to drink the whole thing; hardly ANY pink in it. Ryan took it back and added more red. It was then OK. Then, we ordered shots... heh. Told Ryan we wanted something "fruity." so he brought us... wait for it.... THE RYAN SPECIAL. A.MAZ.ING. After two of those ($9/shot), I told him I wanted the Ryan special in a drink... ahhhh.... needless to say, it was a perfect drink - not too sweet, and you couldn't taste the alcohol. which was probably not a good thing ;) Wanted to keep drinking ALL night there, but it was too expensive. However, Ryan is/was a great server; friendly, and made sure we were all taken care of. If you order shots, make sure you buy him one too. It's only fair, since he has to serve you :)
(4)
Matthew S.

This place is amazing. Fresh local food, some of the best beer in Atlanta, and some really amazing servers. I always try and eat from the specials menu.
(5)
R M.

My husband and I loved coming here! It's such a great chill atmosphere, good food, and great drinks.
(5)
Derek B.

GREAT food, rotating fresh menu. Would eat here at least once a week if I lived a little closer
(5)
Justin G.

The servers here really know what they are talking about and are helpful for your beer/food selection. The food tastes great, and for the price, this is a good farm to the table restaurant. Definitely check it out.
(4)
Russ G.

I'm done with these people. Not once in all my time dining at places have I ever been so pissed at such horrible service, and never have I actually not left a tip. If it wasn't for the beer being good I would have even walked out without paying. I've tried this location a few times, and every time it falls short. Still, I give the benefit of the doubt and go back. Never again. The last few times I've been here I've commented on the 'club' feel inside, it's staffed with very young, very inexperienced people who are more concerned with hanging out and chatting than actually serving customers. This time though I was surprised to see the staff of 18-21yr old 'zero experience' employees replaced with 23-27yr old 'have experience but don't really care' employees. The hiring manager must like watching Miami Ink because the three girls behind the bar were all well adorned with tattoos, which isn't an issue at all with me, but it gives the place a weird feel when you're only hiring one type of person regardless of their skill level (in this case, none). Seriously, I don't mind employees matching, but they all need to actually be trained and good at their job. I came in solely to order a flight of their beers which they were doing a special event of this weekend, and possibly a meal if I was pleased with the beers. I sat at the bar for a several minutes before being approached by anyone, a guy came over (sans tattoos) and sat down the numerous menus to which I went ahead and ordered my flight to get it going. They arrived within reasonable time after, but I never saw him again after that. No problem, there's other people behind the bar. The flight consisted of five 2oz pours (they were poured heavy, maybe 3-4ozs each) so I sampled each one a bit while browsing the food menu. After deciding on a meal I looked up to see only four glasses in front of me, the one with the lowest level (still a good ounce of beer) was gone, being carried away by a very burly chick. I was so stunned to realize what had happened that I didn't say a word (wouldn't have helped with the noise level), I just sat in awe. A few minutes later a younger girl came by, saying nothing to me but looking at my glasses like they were gold. I pulled them each back a bit and brushed it off, now decided that I wasn't going to order anything more and give them another dime of my money. Shortly after the burly chick came by again and took a second glass, this one being even more full than the previous. Seriously??? I got so livid after this I couldn't begin to form words and knew if I did speak, it'd be bad for everyone, so I polished off the last three glasses and pushed them aside. The younger girl came back by and asked if I liked them, I told her I was ready for my check and I could tell she picked up on my displeasure, she brought it and hurried off before I could say anything. Total was $10.75, and sadly I didn't have any quarters so I left $11 and stormed out. That was way too much to leave them. So thank you 5 Seasons for hiring such worthless employees that they actually take beer away from me before I've finished it. You won't see me in your establishment ever again.
(1)
Beth B.

We went here for dinner on a Saturday night. We sat up on the upper deck. I'd recommend sitting up here, as there weren't as many people up there. The views were great, the staff was super friendly and the food was excellent. We had the alligator eggrolls - yum! and the calamari (eh.. same ol same ol) for apps and I had the portabello mushroom sandwich which was awesome.
(4)
Andrea R.

Whoa- this place is HUGE. Big enough for me and 1200 of my closest friends. Now if only I had that many friends to invite.... If you like beer you'll like it here. And if you don't (me!) there's a full bar of other stuff from you to choose from. And there are plenty of places to enjoy your drink of choice: the main downstairs area, the terrace up top with a kickass view of the city, and there even building a little beer garden to the side of the restaurant. I got lost just walking around! When I was there they were hurrying up to finish construction on a private room where an unknown person's rehearsal dinner would be held just 2 days later. It looked like they were cutting it a bit close since the room still didn't have floors, but the manager didn't seem too worried. A week later I"m guessing it's done so now there's probably a private party room if you have a special occasion coming up. And that room only requires a few hundred of your closest friend...;)
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Leslie W.

Five Seasons Westside is a great spot to have a drink before heading over to the King Plow Arts Center to see a show. Or just hop-load before heading over to Hop City! While not the most amazing brewery I've ever been to, 5 Seasons pushes the limit with innovation. During the Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival, they brewed a tomato beer! Tomato! And if you haven't tried their Watermelon Wheat during the summer you are really missing out. Most recently, I had the Echo St. IPA and the Mayan Coffee Stout, both delicious. The bartender even gave me a sample of their cellar dweller, a free-form Belgian Black Stout that was aged in whiskey barrels. It was very interesting but so strong that it made the Coffee Stout seem like a session beer! In case you haven't figured this out by now, I come here for the beer. The only food I've tried is the pretzel and it was downright tasty. If you see a show at Actor's Express, bring your program over to 5 Seasons. They will usually give you a shorty draft for free! I wish I lived closer so I could get over here more often. It's a great place for a beer lover like me to try a few new styles. And with the shorty option, you can try several beers without needing a taxi! Beer *IS* food!
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Ashley W.

I love the ambiance of this place. The shrimp and grits were ok. If your looking for Charleston, SC shrimp and grits then keep looking. The ribs are great, along with the salmon and Caesar salad. The service is always wonderful and always quick.
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Adam S.

My bartender was Gini, and she was both personable and attentive. Not only does she know the extensive drink menu to a t, she was able to artfully craft each beverage ordered despite my eccentric requests. Chatted with manager Chris for awhile, it sounds like he has the business figured out and will be a valuable asset for the store going forward.
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Wendy T.

Went here at 7pm on New Years Eve, before the Zac Brown concert and didn't have a reservation. But my friend and I were seated right away (wasn't a problem) and had a fantastic meal! Great atmosphere, great food, ok service.
(4)
Jennifer M.

Overall, I really like this place. The beer is of course excellent. The food is kind of pricey, but I'm never disappointed. I usually just order off the specials menu. I've been there many times but had a really good experience there recently. There were a few items on their specials menu that incorporated ghost chilies. I love spicy food so I was very excited about this and ordered everything I could with ghost chilies. One of the cooks actually came out of the kitchen to 1) see if I was crazy and 2) give me a few samples of sauces they made with the ghost chilies. I thought that was very nice :-)
(4)
Robert C.

Love the beer I had the gator tale and it was great better than Florida gator also had the beer chez soup awesome fit for the 40cold day we had highly recommend this place
(4)
Rob C.

My 5 Seasons Haiku Review: Room too big and loud Onion rings to die for yes Alas, beers are meh
(3)
Ain H D.

Good beer. Patio. Live music. Organic eats. Friendly staff. I'll take it. I went to 5 Seasons with a group of about 20 people for a birthday gathering and they were incredibly accommodating, the service was flawless and they didn't b*tch and moan when it was time to split checks. I tried the Peach Ale and it was delicious. I also had a portabello mushroom sandwich that was absolutely divine. The venue itself is nice and open with a spacious outdoor seating area that overlooks Marietta St. traffic - with a slight glimpse of Atlanta's skyline.
(4)
Sam J.

Awesome food and great atmosphere! We had some unique dishes, great service, and the staff was wonderful to our son, who has a couple of food allergies. They cooked his chicken tenders and fries in a special way just for him. Great folks. Would definitely recommend.
(5)
Solomon W.

5 Seasons is definitely located in a hipster district, but I felt like it was very low-key and casual. When I went in, the bar was fairly spacious, and the service was not too rushed or stuck-up. My server was awesome and willing to talk. They have a cool selection of unique (but expensive) bottle-conditioned brews. The beers are roughly $30, so be prepared to pay a premium for some cool booze. I am a Porter fan, and the only dark beers they had were the special bottles; sadly, I could not afford to get one... for price and sobriety sake. I got 2 half pints, one of the Provence saison and the other of the Stepsister saison. Both were great; the Provence was a little fruitier, and the Stepsister was a bit heavier and berrylike. I was disappointed that the cheese tray was different than advertised: a heavy cow's cheese instead of the leiden, and a gruyere instead of the gouda. The Gruyere was nice and nutty, and the cow's cheese was creamy. I really liked the "spent grain" bread; it was warm, soft on the inside, crusty on the outside, and the carbohydrate had a nutty flavor. The blue was good, and the local honey was a nice pairing. The pimento cheese "brulee" was not anything noteworthy. As brulee is normally not hot in the middle, this one was room-temperature/cold, as well. Sadly, I would have liked it warmer; the cream-cheese consistency was too thick and creamy. I also would have preferred more pungency, as most Southern processed cheese possesses. 5 Seasons is an awesome brewery/restaurant for anyone looking for a cool little spot to grab a bite, hang out at, or simply a place to enjoy a drink.
(3)
Andre G.

On 2/15/2012 Intersect Group held a consultants happy hour. The food was amazing the staff was excellent. The employees that really stood out were Greg, Frank, Colby and last but not least Francesca. Guys I apologize, just found my list with you all names on it. I promised to give you guys your praise and you guys were awesome, funny, knowledgeable of the beer and other products. One of my best outing in Atlanta in the last 20 years. I Will have my next event there and ask for those 4 individuals mentioned above. Oh yeah, the room that the event held in was awesome. The patio view of the city and comfortable seating. Folks you all just have to check it out, trust me you will not be disappointed. Thanks guys, Mr. Adrian Green
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John H.

I was not expecting the food to be so good! Man, not your run of the mill bar food. The beers are awesome. Gotta get the Complicated Issues IPA. The space is really large (has that Westside warehouse feel) which is great. We had this waitress named Jillian who was super hot. This place has it all!
(5)
Ben C.

Everytime I go here I am constantly trying to figure out if the food is very good or just ok. On the one hand it always seems fresh, but I think the flavors are somewhat off. I'm not sure what it is. The view from upstairs is really nice. The main problem with this place, however, is the fact that the beer is never cold enough.
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Abby M.

Based only on my visit for lunch today, I am disappointed for 5 Seasons-Westside that their reviews are so across-the-board and that some really are negative. To be fair, however, our lunchtime hours of about 3pm until 4pm (on a Sunday, no less) may not have let us see an accurate representation of a typical to busy service at the restaurant. We were immediately seated at a table near the front of the dining room, which is fronted by floor-to-ceiling glass panes that give the room an airy atmosphere that really freshens and livens the feel of this location. Given the semi-emptiness of the floor, I assume we could have chosen either a booth on the perimeter, a table in the middle of the dining room or a pair of barstools without opposition. Our server, Courtney, was AWESOME and I was pleased that when she greeted us and gave us menus she also asked if we would like a tour, if you will, of the beer list. Now, I work in the beverage industry and teach beer classes for the company that I work for; I can generally figure out the gist of a brew without the full explanation. However, I had never been to this location and I absolutely love learning about new beers (or beers that are new to me) and enjoy hearing the description and opinions from a fellow beer geek, or at least someone that knows more about the specific pint than I do. She did a fantastic job of briefing us on each offering and told us just enough about the selection to allow me to knowledgeably choose one; it didn't hurt that she respectfully threw in her own two cents, which I took advantage of in making my own selections. She also made two good recommendations from both the standard menu and the specials list, which was a full printed-off page of daily specials and seasonal items that are not on the more permanent menu. As soon as our beers were delivered, we ordered the Kari Kari "snack" and were not quite ready to place our entree orders. Courtney told us to take a few minutes to make up our minds and when she came back to take our requests she returned with the appetizer already in-hand. The crispy won ton-wrapper exteriors of the small deep-fried pockets were golden, but not oily, and the filling, thought scant, was piping hot with crab (not sure if it was real or imitation) and cream cheesy goodness and the ponzu was just right to cut through the richness of the pocket. In addition to the Kari Kari, Courtney suggested the specialty pizza topped with bright red chorizo, fresh cilantro, large-diced avocado, sweet onion and [maybe fontina] cheese. My S.O. seemed to really like this choice and was awesome enough to pass a slice my way... and it rocked! For my own entree I went pseudo-healthy and opted for the large "Club Salad." I wanted a lot of food on one plate and this more than satisfied, and I rarely say that about a non-modified salad. This was a garden (and barnyard) of heaven with a bed of arugula, spinach and various mixed greens topped with tender pieces (not unnatural chunks) of chicken, bacon, ham, tomatoes, sweet onions, pickles and croutons all tossed with a tastefully light amount of 5made ranch dressing. I am glad I did not request the dressing to be kept on the side, like I usually do, because they actually used the right amount of dressing and incorporated it evenly and thinly. Now the beer. From the sips that I tried of the Peach Ale and the 5A Pale Ale (which they point out is Jerry Seinfield's apartment number) they were both quite nice. The Peach Ale was a little peachier than I generally enjoy in a beer, but that's solely personal opinion and I am sure it is popular here in Georgia. Their 5A Pale Ale had nicely-pronounced new-world hops and was a more refreshing summertime alternative to the beloved IPA that has taken the beer world so strongly by storm. The Watermelon Wheat, undoubtedly inspired by 21st Amendment Brewery's Hell or High Watermelon (a wheat beer from San Francisco make with fresh watermelon), was awesome and actually had more body, flavor and brightness than its west-coast counterpart. Not to mention that it was served with a neat wedge of fresh watermelon, which I am an unwavering fan of. The Smoked Session beer was the most approachable rauchbier (beer made with malts that have been smoked) that I have ever had and was "sessionable" at less than 4% ABV, or alcohol by volume. I definitely will return to this location the next time I am on this side of town or whenever I can make a trip out of another Hop City/5 Seasons visit. And just in case anyone from the 5 Seasons-Westside location ready this, please give Courtney some recognition! Regardless of whether she is a huge beer nut or not, she knows how to make her guests feel at home and comfortable with their selection. Whether you are a tried-and-true beerophile, a novice drinker or you don't know the difference between a lager and a stout just doesn't matter here; you are bound to find something that you like that you probably haven't had before!
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Jill S.

What can I really say about 5 Seasons other than it's bar food at it's mediocre best. Just about each person in my party had a burger, which we devoured b/c it was a BURGER, but the sweet potato & regular fries left much to be desired. What can I say, I'm a fry kind of gal...mess up my fry, mess up my meal! Our waiter was very attentive and cracked a few jokes with us so that was a plus. I thought the setup of the overall restaurant was conducive to a bar slash (I like saying slash than using a / ) dining room b/c some of the chairs looked to be 'refurbished' from someone's grandma's house. Charm? Ehhh... Another spot that may be good for a group and a standard burger, skip all the fries.
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Bryan A.

On a recent trip to Atlanta, we happened upon this place while driving around Atlanta. I thought to myself...brewery, food, looks okay.....let's try it! Oh, how I wish I hadn't judged the book by its cover..... First, when we went in, the place was dead. There were a couple of people at the bar and a couple of people at the tables. They offered for us to go upstairs for live music; however, we just wanted some good beer and food! Our waiter brought out a beer menu on a chalkboard. Their selection sounded okay. I ordered their Saison Ale. It was okay; however, it was nothing to call home about. As for my meal, I got the Ploughmans dinner. The sauerkraut was the only decent thing on the plate. It had a good flavor. The potato salad was bland and boring. The salad was a basic salad. The "5made" sausages were pretty disgusting. I personally LOVE sausage; however, these made me want to throw the whole plate out. The blue cheese was just blue cheese crumbles and the deli mustard was your typical stone ground mustard. The sausage was so bad, I ended up cutting my bread in half and made a hot dog out of it covering it in blue cheese and mustard. If you are in Atlanta and want good food and great beer, look elsewhere!
(1)
Belinda S.

Yummy yummy BRUNCH! Came in on a rainy Sunday morning, do people even know they serve brunch? We ordered the soft pretzel to share which was awesome and came with a delicious buttery mustard. I had steak and eggs which was very tasty. My girlfriend ordered a BLT with avocado on focaccia. She gave me a bite, mmm mmm. She ordered one of their draft beers, I think it was called Golden something. I had a mimosa that came in a tiny glass. Probably should have stuck with beer in a brewery. Service was friendly and knowledgable.
(4)
Micah W.

I hate to say it, but I don't like this place. Went for an early dinner, sat out on the patio, and was really hoping for a good meal. I really wanted to like this place. But I just couldn't. The service was terrible. Really slow and things like bringing our food when we don't have any silverware and we have to flag our waiter down to get forks so we can eat. That kind of stuff is just unacceptable in my opinion. Then the food- it just wasn't good. To me, it was pretentious and just overdone. I like simply done food, good flavors, fresh ingredients. This seemed overly complicated, too many flavors on the plate. And it just didn't work. It just wasn't good. And it didn't seem freshly prepared. I'm sure it's not prepackaged food, but it didn't seem fresh either. I couldn't quite figure it out. So I will not be going back.
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Stephanie W.

If I had reviewed this place a year ago, It would have been fewer stars, but I wanted to give it time to find its feet. I'm glad I did. We went for an impromptu date night, pretty early on a Friday night, so it wasn't particularly crowded. We ate in the upstairs area (inside because it was COLD). The service was very excellent. I ordered a pretzel for an appetizer and it was warm and fantastic, perfect amount of salt (I'll order a pretzel anywhere, can't resist). I had a pork entree (with a "slaw" of shredded brussel sprouts and apples, topped with a chipotle type glaze) from the specials menu - which has local and sustainable meat and veggies - and it was phenomenal. Perfectly cooked, with a glorious blend of flavors. They were out of their one cider to drink, so I had a glass of wine. We had the pear tart for dessert, which was less wonderful as the pastry was a little tough. I was really pleasantly surprised, and using that scoutmob coupon at the end just was the icing on a really nice evening.
(4)
Jenn D.

I ended up here again for a work related lunch and was more disappointed than on my previous trips. The service was awful. They had a large party upstairs and I think they were concentrating more on the party than lunch guests. We had to ask for spoons for our soup. Twice we were told "your order will be right out". If you have to say it more than once, it's just not true. Waters were refilled around the same time they finally remembered to bring us the check. The worst part though was when they were complaining about the number of people using Scoutmob in earshot of the customers. I had the salmon curry dish and it was so bland and boring. The sauce barely tasted of curry and any flavor seemed to just vanish with each bite. Totally not worth the price or the hassle.
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Scott M.

This is by far the best of any of the 5 Seasons Brewing restaurants. The food is always good and the beer beats the other 2 locations hands down. When ordering beer ask a lot of questions, consider the cask beer they have at the moment, and then think about ordering a conditioned bottle of beer. The casks and bottles of beers come and go, and when their gone their gone. Just the other night I was here and went through 2 750ml bottles of "Great White Buffalo" beer with one of my best friends and his 21 yr old. This cask aged Belgian style beer was off the charts, AND the food was outstanding. After we polished off the bottles we changed it up and ordered individual glasses of beer. I always enjoy this place and have never had a bad experience (food or service).
(4)
Ben E.

A terrific place that seems to have finessed the rare skill of uniting a culinary approach with service style. The handcrafted beer made on site, the local-food driven gastro-pub grub, and I-drank-the-Kool-Aid-and-loved-it service is all roughly polished and sincere. The large dining area may feel empty at times, but that is only because the place was constructed in anticipation of a West Midtown renaissance temporarily delayed by the economic kiss off. When Facebook opens its next door office, good luck getting a seat.... Go now.
(4)
Damon T.

Good date restaraunt. Eclectic food and great beer for a microbrew. Sit on the roof if you can get a seat. Not a cheep place so if you do bring a date make sure its someone you like.
(4)
Erin M.

Hello beautiful! They have gluten free pizza - at no extra charge, delicious gluten free beer - on a separate tap, a star on the menu that denotes which items are gluten free, and good, friendly service. Speaking about service, granted I've only been there once, but this kid was good. He walked me through some of the beers, the food, everything. I felt like he was actually trained and that 5 Seasons sends their employees home with menus and beer lists and tells them to study them then actually tests their abilities. Honestly, I don't see that much anymore. That used to be a standard practice but lately it seems any jack/jill can get a waitressing job anymore and have NO idea what they're doing. So thank you, 5 Seasons for having at least 1 fully competent employee. I was a bit taken back by the prices but can totally understand as the food is local/natural/free-range/blah blah. I will gladly pay extra money for that. I AM from Upstate NY after all. I had some amazing gluten free pizza, and even had a few slices to take home for lunch the next day. The gf beer was hands down the best gf beer I've had. I'd love to get some bottled! Maybe? Anyway, I was there with a normal "I can eat all the wheat I want" eater and he liked my pizza too. He enjoyed the 2 beers that he tried as well. I'll definitely be back. I'm actually pissed I haven't been back yet, hopefully soon.
(4)
Brett B.

Good food, slightly better than mediocre beer. 1.The beer: Not bad. On par for what I'd expect from a brewpub. Palatable, but not amazing. I have to admit I only tried the beers on tap. Maybe their bottle aged beers were some treasure that I missed out on. 2. The food: The seasonal variation seemed interesting. I was also impressed by the diversity. Definitely much better than the typical pub food. And everything tasted delicious to boot. 3. The service; Not terrible. It took a while to get my sampler, but after that, wasn't bad. The server was friendly and brought extra beer samples. 4. The environment: Decent environment, but nothing to write home about. Worth checking out or even becoming a regular at. Would definitely like to go back.
(4)
Todd P.

I would come back to 5 Seasons *just* for the beer braised mussels. Despite being called a small plate, they give you a healthy pile of mussels in the most delicious broth with sweet onions and shallots, and a hefty piece of focaccia. This dish is a winner in my book and a great excuse for me to come back to partake of some of their other specialties -- aka, BEER! I washed it all down with a pint or two of their Double IPA, a nice, bright beer with not too bitter of a finish. There's ample, free parking in the lot in the back, too.
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Alex B.

I had the organic farm greens salad and the cheese plate, and my friend had the scallops and the fried green tomatoes. All of it was quite good, and I really appreciated the organic and locally sourced ingredients. The beer was very good, too. Overall, everything was very good (although not mind-blowing). I'll definitely be back.
(4)
Keith A.

I discovered 5 Seasons quite some time ago and sort of by accident. I took a cooking class at the Kroger School of Cooking. It was led by 5 Seasons partners David Larkworthy and Dennis (I can't remember his last name.. and I'm not sure he's still with the restaurant). Dennis taught us how to roll sushi and David talked about the 5 Seasons menu and beer. I still roll sushi how Dennis taught me and I enjoy David's lessons about paring food and beer. Though I haven't visited 5 Seasons very many times. I always have good memories. I've lunched there with my mom, spent time at the bar, and had a late night snack - all at the Prado. Tonight was my first time at the Westside location. I was starving, thirsty and wouldn't make the trip to Decatur in such condition. There were 3 people in the place and the kitchen was closing in 20 minutes. The bar service wasn't rushed. I had my choice of the full menu and it may as well have been in the middle of the regular dinner service. The first thing I ever ate at 5 Seasons was the grilled rice balls, so I stuck to the familiar. That has to be the most perfect appetizer ever created. Palm-sized rice cakes grilled and served with a light slaw with ponzu sauce. Perfection. Apparently it's a traditional Japanese snack. God bless them, I could eat 'em all day. I added to that an order of lobster and chorizo tacos. Wonderfully spicy and tangy. I can't tell you if there was any lobster in it but the sausage was dynamite. I'll put this location on my return list. It's a huge space and has an upstairs deck. I wonder what it;s like when it's really busy. I'd recommend it as a good destination.
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Candice M.

Just finished my meal and am plotting how I can make it back here tomorrow. This is my new favorite restaurant; I just wish they could export it to Austin! :) A couple of friends and I went here and shared a bunch of small plates. Everything we had was absolutely the best: mushrooms under a brick, calamari, vine ripe tomatoes and basil pizza, beer braised mussels and vine ripe summer tomatoes. For dessert we had the blueberry tart and the sorbet trio. Oh, and our server was attentive, cool and explained the concept of the restaurant in depth.
(5)
Cara B.

Our group came here for a celebratory graduation dinner. Beers all around the table. The IPA was good, my neighbor liked the belgium white. My boyfriend and several others had the stout all thought it was oddly light for such a dark beer. The menu is pretty expansive. Despite the options, my boyfriend and another friend decided to have the burger. It was a mistake. Very little flavor and not very juicy. Definitely would not recommend it. I had the rabbit enchiladas. The presentation was beautiful, but the food itself was just okay. The rabbit was very dry, and the sauce lacked flavor. Merr.
(3)
Kurt N.

I had the Ploughsman and was very impressed. It is on the pricey side, but is high quality food.
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Alexa G.

I can't comment so much on the food (as I only had a calamari appetizer-which was tasty) But the management was more than nice arranging for a reservation of 10+ people, sans a reservation fee like some other places I have ran into around town. Free deck parking, ice cold beer, and friendly staff!!
(3)
Sarah E.

Let me preface this review by saying that I didn't drink any beer while I was at this 5 Seasons location the other night. Maybe next time. I did, however, try several food items. I've been to the original 5 Seasons location in the Prado shopping center on Roswell Road a couple of times, and I remember the menu there being more creative. There were so many offerings that caught my eye and I wished I could try everything. It's been a while since I visited that location, so maybe the menu has changed since then. But when I perused the options at the Westside branch, I just didn't find that much to be excited about. I was waiting for a friend who wasn't going to be there for a while, so I ordered something small in a desperate attempt to avoid having to go back outside in the 90+ degree heat before she arrived. I really wanted to love the beet salad, but the beets and goat cheese just didn't seem to have much flavor to them. The salad was also missing the candied walnuts that were supposedly a part of it. It was an okay salad, but certainly not outstanding. When my friend got there, we split the chicken wings (you get 6 wings for $5). The wings were probably my favorite part of the meal. They make their wing sauce in house and I really just wanted to drink it. For dinner, I ordered the reuben with a side of sweet potato fries. The reuben is made with brisket instead of corned beef and served on flatbread, but they do tell you that on the menu - if you're a purist, don't order it. The sandwich was good but didn't really stand out. The fries were pretty good, but I like the ones at Vortex better. My friend ordered a burger, which she said was amazing. Our service was really good, too. Our glasses were constantly refilled, which was quite a feat since it was boiling hot outside and we were sucking down ice water like it was air. Our server was cheerful and pleasant and didn't complain when I wandered in, sweating, and told him I was waiting for a friend who might not be there for over an hour. I would definitely go back to this location because of the convenience (I work 5 minutes away) and good service. I just wasn't as wowed by the food as I have been at the original restaurant.
(3)
Kevin L.

5 good reasons to dig 5 Seasons: 1. Saison du Bob - crisp golden Belgian brew, perfect for sipping outside under the sun. 2. Outdoor upstairs deck - combined with a beautifully sun-drenched afternoon and a pleasantly cool breeze, there's no better place to be for a relaxing lunch. 3. Cool-ass server - the kind that'll give you a -real- opinion when you ask for one, and makes the food happen. 4. Antelope burger - just cuz you get to say you've had antelope. Oh, and it's juicy and delicious, although I'm not completely sold on the flatbread it's served on. Wicked fries, though. 5. Price - ain't necessarily cheap, but considering how full I was when I left, the stellar ambiance, and the no-nonsense service, it's certainly fair.
(4)
Brittany K.

Alligator eggrolls FTW! Suggestion to anyone considering dining here: If the weather is nice, go upstairs and ask to sit outside. Lovely veiw. NEVER sit outside on the first floor. Traffic is super noisy and you'll hardly be able to hear your own conversation! I haven't had much here, my friend and I have ordered the alligator eggrolls (the soy chili glaze was yum), a blue cheese wedge salad (eh- not that great), and the some chicken liver appetizer special that was pretty good. The Moscato D'Asti they serve is also great. But what really makes this place for me, is the veiw!
(4)
Mitch B.

Im not sure I trust Yelp anymore. I read some of these reviews on this restaurant and they just sound like stupid people. This was hands down the best service I have ever recieved at a restaurant of this level in atlanta. As opposed to some of the reviews, we got a full reading of the beers/specials and everything we needed to make a choice. When we got our food it was of high quality especially for the price, same for the beer. The only small complaint I have was the spicy-ness of the food took us a little by surprise. The waitress appologized for that and took note. I would give a 4 for that normally, but I would like to counter-act some of the rediculous reviews I have seen in among the rest of the "real" reviews. Foodies can not always be trusted for a good review.
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Lindsay W.

I am giving this place 2 stars because 1) They have parking that is free and 2) they have outdoor covered seating. I went on a Tuesday night...the slowest of nights for most restaurants. I did not expect the service to be THAT slow also. Our server obviously needed training. We ordered a beer sampler and she brought it out in brandy sifters. She did not have a list of the beers and their flavors and it was made clear that they were not in order. We orders two appetizers - Edemame and a bowl of beer cheddar soup. For dinner we ordered mussels and scallops. We made it VERY VERYclear that we wanted out apps first. I could not understand why it was taking 20 minutes for it, but then a man in a white teeshirt comes out with ALL of our food. I told him that we wanted our apps first and to bring the other food back to the kitchen. He gave me a nasty look. I told him to ask the server. The edemame were fine- I do not know how you can screw those up. The soup on the otherhand, tasted like it had been old and reheated and had so much spice in it, that all you could taste was heat. I have had better. The entrees were good. No complaints EXCEPT the server cleared my plate before my friend was done with her food. It is a shame that such lousy service come out of that establishment.
(2)
Art V.

Stopped in this afternoon with 2 friends. Very slow restaurant. Beers were so so. The IPA was very bitter. The Venus brew was over the top with coriander. Totally overpowering. The food, generally, sucked. 2 of us had the pulled pork sandwich. Very bland and tough meat. The fries were limp and barely warm. Asked for replacement fries and got hot, limp, and greasy fries. Friend ordered the mussels. They were bland. Also ordered the beet salad, but the beets and goat cheese just didn't seem to have much flavor to them. Overloaded with red onions, made worse by the fact that the menu had no mention of onions. The salad was also missing the maple glazed walnuts that were supposedly a part of it. Really nice waiter from some farm town in WA. Look at the Rating Distribution chart above. More 2 star ratings than any other. #'s don't lie.
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Scott M.

Went to this spot on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The weather was perfect, the company was great (at the time), and the drinks were tasty. I love the rooftop deck that allows for you to enjoy your meal or cocktails with an interesting view of the city. The space looks fantastic, and I wish I had enjoyed this a tad bit more when I was in the city. Although I didnt try the food, the items that were coming out of that damn kitchen looked delicious. I am sure this is going to quickly become a hot spot in the city once ppl give it a try.
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Michelle B.

This was my first visit here, and being the multi-tasking b&%$h I am, I had several agendas: a meeting and a Scoutmob deal. How nice for the organizers to let me "take care of business". I have to peruse menus before I go to a new place or I'll drive everyone crazy with questions and can't make a decision. (That's why I do buffets!) I had my palate set on lamb chops, but when they presented me with the specials menu, I got lost! I ended up ordering spicy lobster tacos. Probably because I was craving lamb, the tacos disappointed...the lobster was finely chopped, the spices overwhelmed, and the corn tortillas were toasted instead of steamed, which made eating these suckers a true challenge. They were built upside down, with the avocado on the bottom...they were very rich; I couldn't finish them and had them packed to take home. To take advantage of my Scoutmob coupon, I ordered the mussels next. The order was huge, the mussels were squeaky fresh and the sauce was magnificent. Fennel, beer, garlic, butter and parsley with just a touch of red pepper...YUM! Both dishes came home with me. The lobster tacos were much better after marinating for several hours (they rocked at 4 this morning and I was NOT drinking!). I just finished the mussels and focacia, with butter dripping down my chops, for "brunch". The sauce is too good to waste. I'll be having it over rice with veggies for lunch. Heaps of menu items to try...lots of specials (Monday is Gluten free day, and everyday is 1/2 price tapas 5pm-6pm)...friendly bartenders that will let you taste their housemade beers before you buy? I'll be back! I forgot...they only serve beer brewed in house, they change weekly; all produce is local...they have farmers who grow just for them and a guy who drives to Florida several times a week to get fish. Pretty impressive!
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Cadet Y.

Ever changing menu. Ever changing in house brewed beers. Barrel Aged in house brewed beers. Can you ask for a better combination.
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Travy T.

I could write long, wordy review detailing the minute details of my evening at 5 Seasons Brewing. However, you have better things to do than reading the words of a handsome and intriguing man such as I. So I'll keep it at this: Beer=Good Food=Not very good and a bit overpriced Service=Well meaning, but bad Decor=I can't remember because the beer was good
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John H.

So maybe after 40+ visits to this place I should finally write a review huh? That's right. Since my friend Meghan introduced me to this place last June, I've been there about that many times. What keeps me coming back? Well they do have very solid service, plus I've always like their beers and the food is much better than the Prado location. The biggest thing though is the 2nd floor patio. I'm a patio guy all the way, hence all of the high rating reviews I have of places that involve patios. I think the reason I like 5-Seasons so much is the overall look, feel, and comfort of that patio. I can sit there for hours. Much like the Nook. I'm just comfortable there and anyone I've ever taken has enjoyed it thoroughly as well. I do also enjoy the view back towards Midtown. Only request I have is bring back the Watermelon Beer. That shit is awesome and I don't like fruity type beverages IN ANY WAY! Must take hot friend there soon.
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Ryan H.

I absolutely love this place. It has incredible food and tasty beer. We go there at least once every other week with work, haven't had the same thing twice and have never been disappointed. Haven't had bad service yet, but now tend to ask for Matthew because he's so awesome. His recommendations for beer and/or food are amazing and makes us feel at home. Sometimes the bartender gets crazy busy, so sitting at the bar may take a little longer.
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Chris L.

We had a great dinner here, came because of a ScoutMob deal. I had the mussels and a salad. Mussels were prepared perfectly, salad was nice as well, great balance. I loved my first beer, an i.p.a. style beer, second oktoberfest had a nice balance, not as food friendly - good on it's own. More than anything I appreciate the service. We walked into a slammed dining room expecting mediocre service but were pleasantly surprised by how attentive they were. Hostess staff was complimentary and professional. Alexis was our server and awesome! I also like the face that there was a manager "presence" as well, just quickly checking on us to be sure we had drinks coming. I could tell they were very teamwork oriented here. Thank you!
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Evan R.

I ordered a Caesar Salad with Chicken: at best, I had the worst salad ever created by man. While others in my party enjoyed their meals, this was simply inedible. The salad was deconstructed romaine hearts laid on a plate, smothered with some orange anchovy water and a random blast of Parmesan-like substance. Do not get this. The only reason this places gets two stars is because of the service. I sat at the bar and they were very attentive and helpful. After the bartender took away my uneaten dinner, she asked if anything was wrong. I asked if she had ever had the Caesar, she replied, "Sure have... it's terrible." and comped the meal.
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Sabrina M.

I really like the location of this 5 Seasons. It's in West Midtown, so you're pretty close to other cool spots in the area and down the street on Howell Mill. I met a friend here on a Monday evening and the crowd was pretty nice. We decided to eat at the bar and while I'm not completely in love with the menu, I do like that everything is fresh and organic. I ordered the Georgia Lemon Chicken sandwich and it was pretty good. Nothing remarkable but pleasant enough. They had a special dessert menu that included a pear tarte that we simply had to order and it was quite tasty. Shockingly, I ordered wine instead of beer (at a brewery? I know, blasphemy!) and I was surprised at the very nice selection they offered. Our bartender was very nice and stayed attentive to us the entire time we were there. All in all, a pleasant enough experience, but it may be awhile before I go back. #Yelp365 - 8/365
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Michael D.

I have a large group that I have taken here twice since (on short notice, too). The staff here is CONSISTENTLY friendly and smiling. They never give me grief about coming with 20+ people in a couple hours notice. They just bring us upstairs and deal with us in a friendly, professional way. These people WANT you there. I've been here several times to eat and have never once felt a remotely negative vibe from the staff. I want to go back for a sunset because the upstairs patio would be great for that!
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C J.

Oh, how I love you, Five Seasons, my friend. With your house brewed beers and the food. I could spend hours in here. No, days! No, weeks! And the espresso stout would keep me all geeked. And I would eat that damn pizza that fills me up every time: Wild mushroom and asparagus-- a combination so divine! I recommend you for dinner, for parties, for lunch. If someone's dining single, or has a huge bunch of people. It's true everyone will leave glad after the amazing food and beer they will have just had!
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Kate B.

I went to 5 Seasons for a tweet up. We were upstairs in the skybar, and my only complaint is that it's seriously loud up there! I had the Scotch Abbey, which was a good enough for me to drink two. Afterwords, we had appetizers in the restaurant. We had the calamari, alligator eggrolls and kari kari, as well as a pear tart for dessert. The food was all pretty delicious, but the sauce pairings were a bit odd. The dipping sauce that came with the calamari is absolutely delicious. Like I would take a bath in it if I could. However, the ponzu sauce for the kari kari and the sauce with the eggrolls were both seemed to overpower the flavor of the food. (We totally used the calamari sauce for everything. It's delicious.) I'll definitely be heading back to 5 Seasons to try out more of their beers.
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M A.

The patio has now been graced with my presence, and it's divine. Watching the sunset against the Atlanta skyline? Beautiful. It's also open, not too loud, and has it's own upstairs bar so you're not waiting on drinks for a while. As for food, I'm going to add that the steak is divine as are the fish and chips! The steak is tender, moist, delicious... melts right in the mouth. Mmm. And those sorbet flavors I mentioned before? I remember now that I had margarita a while back. This time I had mango, strawberry, and grape, and let me tell you that they were all excellent - especially grape. Whoever makes those should get a well-deserved raise or something!
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Jami M.

The smoked potato salad is incredible and Cowin is the best server ever!
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Sarah M.

I dined here on a chilly December night because the Scoutmob deal is expiring soon and I loved the pizza here when I went to the original location. I like the space, although its so open that it doesn't feel very cozy in the wintertime. We ordered the belgian white beer and it seemed kind of flat to me- like it didn't have the bubbles that a beer should have. Kind of disappointing. My companion started with a wedge salad - which was bland despite having red onion, toasted pecans and tomatoes. He added salt and I'm not sure that helped. I found the menu to be lacking in shareable starters. We both ordered off of the specials - I ordered a pizza with pork, pineapple, pickled jalepenos and white cheddar - the pork was more like ham/proscuitto but it was delicious- the kick from the jalepenos was perfect and I found the combo to be tangy/sweet/spicy. I devoured my pizza. My companion had the brisket special - the waitress wasn't very well versed on the special because she came back to ask if he wanted fries whereas the special was listed with potatoes/greens - we clarified. It looked tender, but not as tender as I would expect brisket to be. It was fatty and yet not as cooked down as I would expect. He didn't clean his plate. With Scoutmob this was a reasonable meal - no real hits or misses save my pizza, but a solid meal. With a space this large and an audience this captive on the Westside, I would expect them to hit it out of the park a little more.
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Thomas H.

I didn't have a bad experience at 5 Seasons Brewing, but it wasn't anything to write home about either. I visited this location with about 10 co-workers as a farewell to one. Since it was early in the afternoon, there was no problem getting seating for us all. The wait-staff was excellent the entire time we were there. I had a few different things, but the only thing that was very good was the beer. They must have some talented brew masters, because the beers I tried were great. Also, the onion rings were pretty good as well. The flavor was right on, but I prefer my rings a big thinner (no harm no foul there though). The Maker's I got was $10 (9 plus 1 for ice... really). That's a little absurd. I could have walked to the Vortex and gotten it for less. The menu online doesn't correspond to the menu in the restaurant. Actually, the menu in the restaurant doesn't correspond to the food in the restaurant. I wanted the ribs plate diplayed on the site, and my wanted the crawfish on the menu. Neither were available. I settled on a rib appetizer that was ho-hum. We decided to get the fish tacos to split, and they were just OK. So, if you just want a few beers and to hang out with your friends, 5 Seasons is the bees knees. I don't suggest anything else though.
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Jose A.

Great beer, great food, great service, i mean "Come on Man!" what else do you want, and they great music playing the whole time to match all of the above...if you like a solid brewpub this is the place for you!
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Margaret M.

Positioned on the newly polished edge of Atlanta's West side 5 Seasons represents the pungent social aroma of urbane evolution of what was just a few years ago a sucking vortex of grinding poverty. Remarkably, the menu and food offerings are skillfully constructed to the point of impressing food industry veterans such as my Father! Yes, the beer is up to the same standard. The bad... As usual the owners pinned hopes on a shiny modern interior falls short in simple things like "foliage, fire, and water elements" that represent a crushing reminder of how important it is to soften interior spaces with the elements of nature. Sadly the upscale menu clashes with the big screen televisions ominously installed above the bar Overall, a worthy venue and menu that represents Atlanta's move West. But too cold and new to be a home base bar for the likes of me..
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Dina C.

Great space, great beer, and great potential. I still think this location is getting its bearings though. Service is friendly, but slow and somewhat choppy. While I respect a pub that tries to enhance its menu with organic choices, creative selections, and local ingredients, the menu at this location is quite pretentious and overpriced for the atmosphere of the place. $14 for a salad with a protein is a bit much and a pub should offer some typical pub snacks at affordable prices for those who want a small snack with their beer. I would suggest 5 Seasons to tone down its menu. I would recommend management to fine tune its service, events, and live music choices. It has great potential, but it needs work.
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Emily L.

Don't see what the hype is about this place! My experience was ok! I actually took a look at their menu on line before my hubby and I decided to come here. From what I read on the menu it sound very interesting! Here we were at the restaraunt waiting for someone to sit us, come to realize we had to go upstairs! We went upstairs and sat on the patio so that we will be able to see the view outside! It started to become alittle chilly so we change our seat closer to the bar! Our server took forever to take our order which is a big negative for me!!! We finally got to order after 20 minutes of waiting! We had order some type of bread and alligator egg rolls for our appetizer! The bread was alright but the egg rolls was actually really good! Our entree was just a waste of our money! The hubby ordered a reuben sandwich with sweet potato fries and I order curry chicken sandwich with regular fries. Both of the entrees were a big disappointment!!! Maybe it could just be the fact that I cook alot at home I maybe expecting too much! Or maybe it's not good at all! I don't think I would come back here! Both the service and food was not worth the money that we spent there!!!!
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Erin W.

Iceboxx Watermelon Wheat Beer--WHAT? How about, the best beer I've ever had in my life! Yeah, I like fruity beers (Sweetwater Blue, Sam Adams cherry Wheat, etc). Really didn't think I would dig the watermelon beer here at 5Seasons, though, but holy cow, it went down like Kool-aid. It comes with a little watermelon slice on the rim. The watermelons came from local Moore Farms. Go try this seasonal beer while they're still pouring it! And the upper level patio is as good as it gets for me.
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Brigitte M.

Oh dear. Where to start. Driving by this place looks great. It also is nice on the inside. The view on top of the patio is decent (although there are better views in Atlanta). The service is pretty good. The food on the other hand, is a different story... I have a friend that swears by 5 Seasons and has been pestering me for months to go. So I went for lunch and had a little cup of their Lobster Bisque (what my friend 'highly recommended') which was absolutely not worth my time or money. It had no flavor. That was experience #1. I like to give the benefit of the doubt. I thought I would give it one more shot. This time we ordered Smoked Brisket Reuben sandwich with sweet potato fries. The beef was overcooked on the sandwich and the bread was completely soggy. We also ordered a caramelized onion and asparagus goat cheese pizza. The pizza was just average--nothing to boast about, and there was absolutely no goat cheese to be found on it. I have lived in Atlanta for 5 years now and love to go out to eat at all the new spots. I am a very generous rater in general-but this just is not a good restaurant. Now if you just want to drink beer, and skip the food, my rating might not be worthwhile for you.
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todd s.

On my Brew Tour of Atlanta I stopped by here, and glad I did. A great range of very eclectic beers, as well as some traditional favorites. Won't offer my thoughts on my favorite beer because everyone's taste is different; order the tasting flight of everything they have on tap and I'm sure you'll find one you'll love. I was particularly pleased with how much the server knew about the beers. The atmosphere is a bit sparse and loud, but it's a brew pub, not a French restaurant. What did you expect? Food was also quite good -- served quickly and hot. Will definitely be back.
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Susan S.

Food pretty good. Fresh ingrediants are always a plus! I had the antelope burger and it was ok. Tasted decent but was a more like a dense veggie burger consistency since there is very little fat. Fries would have been better if they were hot. Hubby's veggie plate was good. It consisted of curried eggplant, grilled watermelon (which was serverd very cold and not grilled and had to be taken back) once served was quite tasty. Argula and peaches, potatoes and asparagus rounded out the plate). Service was not really good so marks were lowered for that. May try again because we like eating fresh!
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Darren H.

I'll have to agree with Alex H. on this one, I wanted to like this place more due to the location & building but with the rather limited menu items and so/so food it's hard to want to go out of my way for this place even if it's right across the street from Octane.
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Laura W.

5 Seasons Westside, you're like the gangly kid brother of your Prado predecessor. If you could just get your act together, you'd be on my regular rotation, but as it stand, I'm going to have to sit back and wait for you to grow into your potential. As always, I applaud your appreciation for local, farm-sourced ingredients. Sure, I wish your kitchen would do a little more with them -- my Georgia peach and arugula salad with berry vinaigrette, for instance, was a great flavor pairing, but poorly composed -- I wanted to get the contrast of spicy/bitter arugula and height-of-season peaches in every bite, but you just stuck the peaches on the side, and not enough of them. Bummer. And my braised Asian beef entree was just a weird combination... maybe I should've known better than to order a lean cut of beef braised, but it sounded interesting. Still, the lobster bisque was tasty enough, and The Boy's steak frites were solid. And those two person "feasts" for $30-$40, like the duck five ways? Those actually looked pretty neat; I'll have to try that next time. But let's talk about the beer. You're a brewpub, right? And I appreciate that brewmeister Crawford Moran is branching out and experimenting with new brews. Trust me, I want to support local brewing, and oh how I wish this state allowed growler sales. But that's another story. Here's the thing, 5SW: your ideas are fantastic, but your execution is seriously lacking. I can chalk some of it up to lack of experience or the new brewing setup, but your beers are all vaguely watery and off-balance. The only one we really enjoyed was the watermelon wit -- one of three different wheat beers on the menu, might I add -- which actually pulled some great cucurbin notes from the melon rind. A rare success in our lineup of four beers in which maltiness and body were largely nonexistent. What's really confusing is that there are several outstanding beers at the Prado that could have -- nay should have -- been pulled over to the Westside brewery as standard "house beers" to create some consistency between 5SB locations. The Seven Sisters Munchner alone would revive the beer list, and if you added the Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale, I'd be a happy girl. Which isn't to say you shouldn't keep experimenting -- I'm all for it! But please, make sure you have some dependable A+ beers in your lineup... or give me a call when you grow up and want to play with the big kids.
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Rex O.

The best housemade beer in the world, which this isn't, couldn't make up for the overpriced mediocre-and-below food, the lacking service, and depressing space. I want to like this place, I've tried a few times, ain't happening. Maybe a reality show should intervene and provide a suck-ectomy.
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Greg B.

5 Season Westside for me is all about the beer and the location. Every Thursday at 5:55 they tap a new cask, which goes right to the hand pumps. I love all their regular line up of beers and there is always something new to try everytime I go in. The bartenders are super attentive and Crawford the brewer is usually on hand to describe each beer to you. Also, 5 Seasons Westside brews all of their beers with filtered rainwater which is pretty cool. I am not really a foodie, so I do not come for the food, but it has always been fresh, delicious and compliments the beers well. Located between downtown and my neighborhood, it is often difficult to make it through "the beermuda triangle" without stopping in to see what they've got brewing! The only downside I see is that if you eat there, it can get a bit pricey, but they do have appetizer specials during happy hour. Great atmosphere and an awesome view of downtown from the upstairs bar.
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Elaine O.

Great concept (local, sustainable) but just doesn't deliver. I've only been a few times but it nothing on the menu speaks to me and I've always left feeling 'meh.' It's pretty pricey (it is still a gastropub). The beer is just alright. Tuesdays are a decent deal - tapas & [small] beer pairing for $7. (The braised pork with okra was disgustingly slimy though.) Service is great - Jonathan got me that heirloom tomato salad that wasn't on the menu :)
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Rachel B.

Where's the rainwater beer? It has been raining enough in the ATL to brew it, and what's with the live musician who cannot play or remember the words to the songs? Meh is right. I prefer the Prado highly over this place.
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Sheila M.

We looked forward to the opening of the 5 seasons midtown since we've loved the Roswell Road location for years. Before I detail the disappointments, I'll say a few good things. Each of our food selections were fairly creative and tasty. The huge upstairs patio had a nice view of the midtown skyline. Beer was fine. It'sin a nice location with Octane Coffee across the street, 4 or 5 galleries right there, an Italian market across the street and Hop City, a nice beer and wine shop, next door. That might be where the standouts end. Service was mediocre at best. The wine list (yes, I know it's a brewery) was limited. It was hot that night so was looking forward to a chilled white. The list of white wines was pretty uninspired and weighted heavily towards Chardonnay. The Riesling I wanted was out. That left maybe 2 non-Chardonnay choices by the glass. Next, one of my food choices was sold out. I think the thing I found most disappointing about this location is how chain-y it felt. There seemed to be more than the usual number of tourists making it seem even more so. How does a restaurant with 2 locations manage to feel like a chain? We might return, but only for the location and view.If we want the good meal and service that we're used to from 5 Seasons, we might have to suck it up and drive to Sandy Springs.
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Michael E.

I went back to 5 Seasons last week after they've been open for a while now. The beers were excellent and so was the service. I haven't tried the food again yet, so I'm hoping that will be the same. Either way, glad to have them in the neighborhood and it's my go-to place for a quick drink after work if I don't want to leave the Westside.
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Julie R.

Went back to try the burger, and WOW! Move over, The Earl. This is my new favorite burger in Atlanta. I am really surprised that no one mentioned 5 Seasons on the recent favorite burger thread. My waiter, who had a cool British accent and a total sweetheart, talked to the cooks into letting me order it since it's only on the lunch menu. No way, Jose! This burger warrants a regular appearance on the dinner menu as well. Unlike most cooks who read "medium-well" or "well" whenever I order my burger medium, they do it just right at 5 Seasons. Yes, I do expect to see lots and lots of pink on my burger when I say medium! Are you picking up what I'm putting down? 5 Seasons certainly did. The quality of the beef is one of the best, if not the best, I've had in Atlanta. It's so juicy and flavorful.. I couldn't figure out how they seasoned the beef, but it must be laced with voodoo powder because I was instantly hypnotized. It comes with lettuce, tomato, and onion, but I relished it plain with just their awesome homemade bun. I didn't need to complain that it was missing the cheese I ordered because it was just perfect as was. Again, WOW! Their onion rings also are worthy of high praise. They are beer battered and comes with some kind of creamy sauce in which I tasted hints of curry - without a doubt the best onion rings I've had in Atlanta. I ended up having a fried fest because I ordered fries with my burger, which were excellent as well. I love places like this where the chef allows the quality of the ingredients to speak for themselves and don't do any fancy footwork to create unnecessary and fireworks. I had great service again but noticed that the couple next to me didn't. Please get it together, Mr. GM. You've got an outstanding product and a great location. Make the service part run like a well-oiled machine, and your restaurant should be hopping every night! 4.5 stars. p.s Tried their goat cheese cheesecake. Hmmm.. The kind of goat cheese cheesecake I prefer to make and eat are extra creamy and smooth. This had a gritty texture, just like the crust. It was still good, but I wasn't a fan of the texture. Hence the 0.5 star deduction.
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J Det D.

This place is OK. What can be hit or miss at 5 Seasons is the service. First, the food is alright. Nothing amazing, but for the price I think it's pretty good. Lots of yummy fried foods and their specials are pretty creative. My favorite so far has been the duck prosciutto with pomegranate seeds and onions. One irritating thing is their wine selection. Every time I order a wine they don't have it. Ever. Ok, so maybe you should invest in a separate wine and beer list so you can reprint one when you never, ever have that wine. Just a thought. What really sucks about the place is the service. I have had some fantastic servers and then I have had some of the worst servers of my life. Hubby and I went on a Wednesday night, so it wasn't too busy. Our server came and took our drink orders and said he would give us a minute to look over the menu. I didn't think he'd give us 20 minutes. Half of our drinks later with the menus sitting closed on the edge of the table, our server decided to show up. The food took forever to get out and when it did show up we didn't see our server for a long time. Other servers stopped by, but when it came time for the check it took over 45 minutes. Now I get that some servers are new and need a bit more time on the job to do well, but we stacked all our plates on the end of the table and put our coats on and sat. And sat. And sat some more. I think this is a very helpful cue that the table wants their check and wants to leave. When the check arrived it was wrong. Did we get that quickly fixed? Nope. Our server left for a long time and finally reappeared with the correct check. I quickly handed him my credit card so we could leave. Oh, you don't take this type of credit card, ok here is my....wait! Where did you go??? Yes, he left as I was trying to get a different credit card. So we wait some more and some more. Finally we left cash. Like I said, the food isn't too bad for the price, but the service can be so bad sometimes that I don't want to go back and waste my time.
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Joel C.

Brooks, Katherine and I stopped here before our ballroom dancing class to grab a quick bite to eat. We decided to eat inside, although I was a bit confused if the skybar and 5 Seasons Brewing were the same establishment or not. We were quickly seated and our waiter took our drink orders, but we decided to wait on ordering until our friend Oksana arrived. When she arrived it took our waiter probably 15-20 minutes to arrive to take our order and that's because Brooks had to wave him down. (We ended up being late for our class!) The food menu was pretty diverse and a bit more pricey than I expected. There were no sandwiches or burgers and had to get either a small plate or entree. Brooks and I tried the fish n chips, which were pretty decent. Katherine got the grilled ravioli and Oksana tried the Fish Tacos. We all decided to split the fried ice cream as well which was delicious. The best thing on the menu...The Octane Beer...a dark stout combines with espresso = AMAZING!!!! No doubt do I wish that I could have a glass of this every morning to start my day! I would go back for the beer...hopefully would be able to give it more stars for better service.
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Eddie H.

Went here the other night for a special event. (magic show with a magic themed dinner with beer and wine pairing) let me say GREAT feel to the place, open and inviting! Staff is outstanding, the beer well done, and the food is an 11 on a dial of 10! (that's right I used a "Spinal Tap" reference to describe the food) I'm planning on going there again real soon and try some more beer and food pairing, and I suggest you should as well!
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Laura M.

The best thing I can say about my lunch at the new 5 Seasons is that the service was really friendly. I know the place just opened, so I'll probably go back and give it another try. But...first impressions do mean a lot. First was the issue of finding the front door. If you park on the roof top parking deck you will probably use the elevator. Well, when you get off at the 1st floor you empty out onto a back courtyard for the Brickworks complex. No signs directing you to the restaurant or even a sign in a rear window to show you that in fact there is a restaurant. If you go down the stairs (my next try) you have to exit on the 2nd floor--not the 1st. In fact, if you walk down to the bottom you'll discover a door that has no handle! and will have to climb back up to 2. The Brickworks complex is obviously still under some construction. Hallways are blocked off and being painted, etc. You can't really blame that on 5 Seasons, but it does sort of mar the initial experience. The restaurant itself has a piece of paper taped to the front door with their hours. A little tacky. The decor inside is....well, actually there isn't much. Just burgundy paint and some really odd antique, grandma style chairs that definitely don't match the more sleek bar area. The best part of my actual meal was the sweet potato fries. The organic BBQ sandwich was flavorless and cold. My dining partner did enjoy his vidalia onion turkey burger, but also commented on the odd, lackluster decor. This place is super convenient for work lunches, so I'll probably be back for try #2. You know what they say, "fool we twice...."
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Torrence W.

I have given 5 Seasons a lot of chances, because I can walk over from my apartment, but this place just isn't doing it for me. Too bad, though, because the patio upstairs and the look and feel of the place are great! But I'm not much of a fan of their beer, and an even worse fan of their food. The menu, from the look of it, sounds amazing! Very creative dishes that change often and are based off of what they can get in fresh. However, their execution is just not on par. Maybe they should choose some things that they do well and stick to those items. I can recall 2 times ever ordering something at a restaurant and not eating at least half of it, and here is one of those places. To their credit, I was very impressed that the bartender noticed that I hadn't eaten any of it and took it off of my check. I also think they are a bit overpriced, because I can never get out of this place with 2 beers and a meal for under $40. Doubt I will give them another chance.
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Scott C.

The manager responded back to me through Yelp. He did offer me dinner, which I politely declined. I'll go back on my own dime. He did say that the restaurant does have brewing equipment, but it's located in the basement. Update to come. Thanks for responding 5-Seasons!
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Jeremy J.

Look, I did not give this place 3 Stars because I want them to improve and I think I could easily see myself giving this place another star real soon as long as they fix a few problems. Obviously this place is brand new and they have not even had their Grand Opening yet (June 6th according to the sign) so there is no need to lash out and yell and scream. Here's what I remember and feel needs work: 1. Parking, we parked on the roof of the garage and had to walk through a private event upstairs to get to the hostess stand. Ok, we are not eating outside on the roof and this place is confusing to find your first time. Next time we will know where to park. No biggie. 2. Hostess stand experience - fine, polite, accommodating. 3. Atmosphere needs some comfort. This is a big cavern of a space and the noise is there to prove it. The walls are pretty bare, its a large space, and you can hear everyone else except your dinner mate and your server. I feel like a restaurant that is trying so many local and organic products could have spent a bit more attention to the green-ness of the building. Maybe something that does not waste so much with the double level open room. 4. Food- new places never concern me when the food is ALMOST there and 5 Season's is almost there. We had the Fish and Chips, Onion Rings with curry sauce, mussells with beer sauce, and my daughter had the Cheese burger with fries. First, the fries are delicious. Very similar to Five Guys. The fish was breaded nicely and ended up being Skate wing. Interesting taste, almost crab tasting. Pretty good. The onion rings were bland but plump and fresh. The curry dipping sauce was forgettable. The mussels were fresh and tasty. I thought the dipping sauce was a bit buttery and we did not find ourselves slopping up the remaining juice. My daughters burger was very good and the beef was delicious. All the breads on our meals was fresh and tasty. I am kind of walking through this review as I hope to write something more from our next visit. We are going to give it a couple of weeks though before returning to let them settle in. Also, I think we will leave the kid at home next time as they are not 100% kid friendly. We need a night out anyways.
(2)
Chantelle U.

Hosted my husbands 40th birthday on the rooftop (Skybar) with the city skyline view in the background, the tasty food, home brewed beer and top notch service - this is definitely the spot for special events or just a relaxing afternoon on the rooftop patio with friends.
(5)
Britney B.

The food is over priced. If you want to spend over $40 for a couple of appetizers and a beer five seasons has you covered. I got calamari. It was pretty standard calamari. I also got egg rolls which should have been at a tapas place for about $3 because that's how much food it was. Nothing about it impressed me. They allegedly had alligator in them. They could have bought frozen egg rolls from wal mart and put one and a half on a plate and slapped an outrageous price on it and I wouldn't have known any different. Their roof top is never open. I drive by this place almost every day and have never seen anyone sitting up there. The one time I went the people beside us were complaining that the only reason they came was for the roof top and it was closed. I don't understand why anyone would come here unless you wanted to see how many different kinds of animals you could eat in one meal because that's kind of their thing other than the beer brewing.
(1)
Angela C S.

Hmmm... I like the one at the Prado better. It took FOREVER for our food to come. Our waitress was a bit underdressed and overdone with the weave and feathers..and sunglasses - doesn't have much to do with the food of course but it's hard not to pay attention to such things when the service is spotty, the food comes slower than JHC and we didn't get the "Watermelon" special menu until after we ordered - not to mention we had to ask for it and then it was casually "ooops I forgot" dropped off...thanks "Kiki". But the food was good, the atmosphere is pretty nice...and there was a large bunny drinking beer and smoking a cigar. Really! Anywho, if you go to 5 Seasons Brewery and you don't mind not eating within 2 hours of arriving, then it's all you...if not GO TO THE ONE ON ROSWELL ROAD AT THE PRADO...(end scene).
(3)
Cara C.

If you want to sit on the coolest roof top terrace (sans the attitude that other rooftops have) you have got to go now to 5 seasons. The Food is made with a seasonal thoughts, and the beer made with love will be soon available too! I can see the 5 o'clock happy hour is going to to be a ritual experience at 5 Seasons! The view is awesome.
(4)
Bonnie F.

Exceeded my expectations,....for badness. I have never been a huge fan of the food but this is a nice venue to take in some great views of Atlanta and have a cold beer. My most recent experience yesterday was a new low. First, we sat for 1 whole hour before we even saw a salad or our starters. Other tables were seated and got their food before we could finally pin down our waiter and ask him again where was our food. Good thing we told him we were on our way to a show (note of sarcasm here) and needed to have a good pace to dinner. We gave ourselves 2 full hours to eat so believe me we weren't pressed for time until our food was a no show. Once we actually got our starters, I would say 2 out of the 4 were okay and 2 were flavorless but this is what I have to expect of the food from 5 Seasons. But wait there was a new twist for our dining experience. We ate half our salads with our fingers because we had no silverware and for no reason I could discern it took 10 minutes to locate some for us. By the way, at least half the tables were empty so there was no flipping excuse for this service. The main courses were again the mixed bag I have come to expect. My husband's corned beef special looked and tasted leftover from the night before. No self respecting restaurant should have served that bowl of dried out scraps. He only ate it because at this point he was STARVED and we did not want to be late. My dinner did not even remotely resemble what was listed on the menu but again at that point we were happy to simply get something to eat. If the food had been acceptable, the price point wasn't bad. Bottom line: Great beer and view and I would recommend for just that -- and only that. Don't bother coming for anything else.
(1)
Phillip Andrew J.

Good food, very good beer, excellent service. I had the plowman's plate; brat a bit bland, sauerkraut not as sharp as I (subjectively) prefer -- though I'm pretty sure it was homemade so kudos!, green salad tasty with some sort of very good balsamic, and just about the best potato salad I've ever eaten. I took half home to eat for lunch tomorrow, as the portions were bigger than my appetite. A tablemate ordered a double order of the special ribs and cleaned every one to the bone The Try IPA was reasonably hoppy, though I like 'em even bitterer than it finished, and although it wasn't as citrusy as some I've liked, it had complexity that even a few of my standing favorites lack. The Rock Lobster Saison was a mild & tasty finish after dinner, if a tad understated in its background spices; no "it wasn't a rock, it was a Rock Lobster" (sorry, had to get that in). All that said, our server, Francesca was excellent, both in courtesy, and as a guide with suggestions as to aspects of various dishes and beers; she obviously enjoys her work and knew her menu well. When she was busy with another table, another waitress saw we needed something and quickly handled it with a smile, which makes me think somebody's working as a team behind the scenes. You know, with that last bit, I decided to add another star to my initial impression, from okey-dokey to a bit of a fan. I'll bring somebody else here for a casual business meeting again in future.
(4)
Niki M.

Love the westside location for their amazing grit cake!! Beware that the other locations have a different chefs & menus... Driving to this location is totally worth it!
(5)
Lauren S.

5 Seasons is a fun place to start your night. The prices were a bit higher than I expected before going, but the food was great. The beer selection is impressive, and I enjoyed every brew that I tasted. I haven't been back to 5 Seasons since winter, so I look forward to sitting on the large rooftop patio. The service, food, and beer were all great - I look forward to trying 5 Seasons again!
(4)
Herman W.

Service is always spot on! Brunch is as expected- imaginative, local, tasty! Cocktail menu is also exactly that! The Elmer's gluten free is a very good beer.- near IPA I'd say. The rye bock is an amazing brew, malty, rye, dark, & delicious! The standards, beer cheese soup & iceberg wedge were perfectly executed. Shrimp & grits featured a grit cake, shrimp, chorizo, tomatoes, onions, topped with a sunny side up egg. I don't think it gets any better. Their take on fish tacos utilized perfectly cooked fish, mango, purple cabbage, & a tangy, creamy dressing that sets it off perfectly. The 5 cheese pizza is best described as cheesy!
(5)
Stephen M.

Great place to stop by for a few beers and enjoy a meal. The upstairs room is perfect for private parties. Good, quick service and never too pushy. Drink prices are on the cheap side, especially compared to Downtown. Lots of parking on the rooftop deck. (Not sure what other people are talking about when they say 'no parking anywhere.') The area is a bit dingy, but don't let that dissuade you rom coming. The kitchen closes at 10 PM, and when its closed, its closed. I'd like them to stay open till (or at least closer to) last call since there is *nothing* else open in the area past 10 PM.
(5)
Kristie C.

Came just for their beer - loved their belgian wit, so yummy! The only thing is that it's sort of small downstairs -- really high ceilings, yet the space itself is relatively small. People were super nice though, and I can't wait to try their upstairs patio!
(4)
Kate H.

This place was fantastic! Our waiter (Andrew) was so knowledgeable and friendly that my friends and I all agreed that we wished he could pull up a chair and eat with us haha. I recommend the Flower Child Saison (a delicious high-gravity beer with fruity notes and a nice clean finish) and the grilled (yes, grilled!) ravioli with crawfish. Oh, and the goat cheese cheesecake is to die for! Definitely coming back here ASAP.
(5)
Kristin P.

I have always had great food and service at this location. I mostly get takeout as I work in the area, but I love that whenever I order the Club Salad, they package the meat separately and the dressing separately so nothing gets soggy or anything. Very tasty :)
(5)
Brand N.

We came here for my husbands birthday and had a terrible experience. We had a reservation for a party of 15 and were seated upstairs on time. After that everything went downhill from there. It took over an hour for our server to take our order and then we waited another hour for our food and it came out luke warm and subpar. My friend came with two children and had to leave before our food even came because it was so late and her kids were starving. When we spoke with the manager on duty she was less than helpful and not really willing to assist. After this our server had a terrible attitude and became very rude. As she was asking if we wanted our checks she added in a comment about our horrible night with no apology. Overall this was a horrible experience especially for a birthday party and we will not be coming back. This ruined my husbands night. Do not come here for a large party or expect to have a good birthday here!
(1)
Leigh N.

Had the farm greens salad and the tuna loin tapas plate with honeywheat belgian. Overall I thought the food was decent, but nothing really stood out enough to make me come back. Personally I like Sweetwater's brews better. A note to our server: you should try smiling sometime dear. :)
(2)
Jim Z.

Ate here for the first time with my wife and son. Nice atmosphere and very open. Good selection of beers. I had the "it's complicated" IPA which was very good. The menu had a little bit of everything on it. I had the pulled BBQ pork with a nice and spicy chipotle sauce, which was good. My wife went with the chicken wings appetizer. The waiter was nice and helpful and told us that the salmon was a great dish. Decided not to go for it since we weren't that hungry. I like that they use fresh and organic ingredients for most of their dishes. My son had the Kobe beef corn dog from the children's menu. The corn dog looked fresh, and not the usual frozen ones. Prices weren't that bad, but the corn dog was $7 and the kids sides were a la carte (although, the corn dog was the highest price kids item) I would recommend this to friends with or without kids. Good fresh food and tasty beer. Looking forward to going back sometime.
(4)
Aaron P.

I came here about 3 weeks back with a group of girls. They are slow at ordering and making decisions. Our waitress was very patient. She brought out beer samples for the indecisive women at their request. I forget what drink I had, but it was good. It probably had tequila in it. The other drinks that I tried were also good even though someone sent two of them back because she was being picky. I ordered the calamari at the waitress's suggestion. It was awful. The worst I've had in recent memory. There was too much breading. It was overly oily without any seasoning, and I believe it had been sitting out because it wasn't exactly hot. I tried someone's beer cheese soup which was quite good. One of the girls ordered lobster which was okay. I think someone got dumplings, and those were very good. Calamari--horrendous Lobster--mediocre Beer cheese soup--I'd get this again Dumplings--delicious Cocktails--Strong and well balanced
(3)
Dennis L.

A group of us came Saturday night at 5:30pm; they apparently grumbled about reserving any space in the Sky Bar, even though it was empty, other than 2 tables. The fried ravioli was very good, though quite spicy (don't recall seeing that on the menu). The beers are top-notch, especially for a micro brewery. Maybe it was because we were a group and spread out over multiple tables (we were sitting), but the wait staff seemed to not notice that we were there. We ended up going up to the bar to order on our tabs, which made things interesting when the wait staff brought it upstairs... to the bar and not our tables. We retrieved our own utensils and napkins from the basket right beside the hostess, but she seemed not to notice that nobody had silverware. One in our party had to ask for heated creme brulee 2 times; he gave up on it being warm by the 3rd one and was then told that it was just scorched, not headed; he would have preferred it to be nuked for a few seconds, but had given up by that point. He also ordered a glass of milk to go with the creme brulee at least 3 or 4 times. It finally arrived, but we privately joked that they must have had to run to the store across town to get it. I went down to the bar after the group up and the drinks and bar staff downstairs were just as awesome as upstairs. It was only the food wait staff that was lacking; for all high ratio of wait staff to customers, this was really unacceptable.
(2)
Nkenge G.

Brought my Dad here because I had a Loaf deal and I love local and organic food. We sat in the bar because it was super busy. I told the friendly bartender about my food allergy. He talked to the chef and basically said everything on the menu contained something that I couldn't eat. The chef personally came out and asked if I had any other dietary restrictions. Then he made me a signature dish! He sauteed the catch of the day (Redfish) and julienned fresh veggies in a delicious honey lemon sauce. Please keep in mind, most restaurants would rather escort me out of the place than work around my allergy. Instead, he took that opportunity to create a masterpiece just for me. My Dad loved his fish and chips too. Four stars for the food and an extra star for the service!
(5)
Justin D.

A buddy of mine and I decided to swing in for a pint. On a whim, I went for the Coffee Stout. Im very glad I did!! Smoky, smooth, with a hint of caramel flavors. Definitely one or the best stouts I've ever tried. The girl working the bar was very knowledgeable, and helped us both settle on beers we were very happy with. A great way to kill a Friday afternoon!
(4)
Jennifer I.

Delicious food and cocktails. Great location on the Westside. Try their barrel aged cocktails...full of interesting flavor. The menu is filled with game meats, which is a welcomed variation from the norm. Service is good as well. Prices are reasonable for Atlanta eating.
(4)
Christy B.

As a "beer person", I am in love with 5Seasons. Their staff is great, and Chef Dave and his crew keep pushing the limits with the dishes they come up with. One of the best things about 5Seasons is their dedication to using fresh, local, and organic ingredients. I also love the "exotic" meats you can sometimes find on their special menu... sweetbreads, alligator, you name it. Master Brewer Crawford is truly as master of his craft. Their periodic beer dinners are enjoyable, delicious, and intimate experiences with the chefs and brewers explaining why and how they choose the combinations that are served. If you have a chance to attend a beer dinner here, do it. Even more special than a regular meal here, which is great in it's own right.
(5)
Richard B.

Had a business dinner here last week. Appetizers were great. When we ordered dinner, the waiter Did not write anything down and our order was pretty large and specific. Sure enough 2 out 3 orders were wrong. My steak was well done and not medium rare. Ordered asparagus not spinach. He had a problem saying our order back to us so we expected it. We didn't drink so can't comment on the beer. Not to bad for the price. ...just make sure they write your order down.
(3)
Oliver B.

I can't say upset with you guys! Last couple of times the Bartender with the attitude hasn't been there and the ones that have, are as sincere as they are friendly. Miss the Primus though.
(5)
Sheila G.

I can't say a single bad thing about 5 Seasons. From the extremely accommodating manager who took my rushed, last minute reservation (for my sister's 30th surprise bday party...for 15...for THAT night...on the patio...on a Thursday), to the incredibly nice server who didn't even rush us after we could tell other servers were closing up/cleaning up shop. (We tried our hardest to get out of there and have our checks settled so he could get out in time too)! I wish I knew his name because I absolutely think servers who go above and beyond to allow the diner to actually enjoy the lost-luxury of dining out, deserve special recognition. It was May 23, if that helps- he was the best :) The food is so fresh and sooooo good. I love everything. The fish tacos were incredible. I love the patio and love the ambiance. I cannot say enough for this restaurant. We love it for double dates and for big parties. We've seen rehearsal dinners there too and it looked awesome! If only we knew! My biggest advice: don't discount this as a restaurant, it's not just a brewery, it's amazing dining with fresh and organic ingredients (where noted). Thank you for making my sister's big 3-0 one of the most memorable nights of her life, places like this don't make me regret spending extra money because they truly make it enjoyable. (only extra because of the party size and the drinks, you can definitely still dine in for moderately average prices). Just that I'm glad a great restaurant got our hard earned money, versus a restaurant who acts like the guest is a burden- and server of a big party not doing their job banking on gratuity!
(5)
Angela M.

On the Sunday after the Publix Half Marathon, I wanted a hearty and filling brunch. I'd run 13.1 miles, I deserved something tasty, both in solid and liquid form. We had set out for many other places but with half our party inside the race loop and half outside, we kept getting held up by street closures. So we headed to the Westside and decided on 5 Seasons. We tried parking on the roof, but the top was locked and we met some guys coming off the elevator who said they'd gotten stuck inside. So back down it was. We were seated in the back corner with a high chair. We ordered waters, perused the menu, and waited the 10 minutes until we could order our beers. I chose the saison and thought it was good. For the food, I got the black bean burger, which comes with grilled green tomatoes, and I added avocado and sauteed mushrooms. When the food arrived, I had to remind the server that I had ordered mushrooms and avocado, and he made the offhand comment that it wasn't my fault or his as he took it back to the kitchen. Everything was made right in no time. The burger was pretty good, though a tad on the dry side. The sweet potato fries seemed overly charred, but the brown sugar and cinnamon whipped butter for topping helped with that. My little guy seemed to like the mac and cheese. It was a pleasant enough experience. I'd go back if someone suggested, though I probably wouldn't choose it specifically myself.
(3)
Lynn E.

The menu is vast so many options...First select your beverage...this is a brewhouse so skip the wine and see if anything on tap or bottled like wine tickles your fancy. During our recent visit we were intrigued by the beer, cured in barrels and bottled in 750ml bottles. We selected the Redhead (pinot noir barrel) and the White Buffalo (bourbon barrel) - both were fabulous. Our table dined in fine style and had plenty of smiles: - side salad - veggie pizza for a table app - Mussels (app version is a hearty meal) - Shrimp and grits - Turkey/Vidalia burger with sweet potato fries - Curry Salmon and rice and veggies (YUM) I can vouch for the burger and salmon - both were super yummy. I'm still crazy about their ropa veija as a main dish - but the salmon is also a superstar dish.
(3)
Theresa S.

I really like the brunch menu offerings. Homemade chorizo? Yes. Great beer always. Service at the bar was solid. Special order on the frittata. Thank you. And I did enjoy the biscuits and gravy with the chorizo. Looking forward to next visit.
(4)
James T.

Bistro food, always excellent, fresh, and unique. Today was lamb tacos and spent grain bread made from the beer brewed in house. Winter selections include espresso stout that should not be missed.
(5)
Ashley B.

We attended a wedding here, and I have to say we had a great experience! There was tons of food, and it was all delicious! Everything from the antipasto platter, risotto, and desserts were yummy! Also, I recently was diagnosed with a wheat allergy (after I RSVP'd to the wedding), and the staff at 5 Seasons was more than willing to accommodate me (I know, I was that person)! They brought me out a gluten free pizza that was very good, and they didn't seem annoyed by me at all. There's plenty of parking, and we really enjoyed everything there!
(5)
Patrice J.

DELICIOUS!!!! After eating their last night I still don't have works to describe what I ate. When I'm speechless its a good thing especially when it comes to food. I have driven past this place for at least a year and last night finally decided to find out what its all about. I am currently on this quest to eat or drink at new places in Atlanta at least once a month. A friend and I trade off going to different places to eat and or drink once a month but more when we have money to do so. I picked this time around and neither of us was disappointed. Finding a place to park I thought would be a problem but it wasn't so bonus. I choose the Nut Brown beer from their specials list which was good. Then came time for food choice. Since my friend and I ate at the bar we received ample information about the food and their aged beer before we ordered. The specials menu is just that special. Its food thats in season received from the farms in Georgia. In my book YES since I'm changing my food lifestyle to more organic and home grown type. In looking over the specials I only had eyes for one entree the GA Grassfed Beef Filet. It was the description that caught my eye. It had seafood, which I love, spiciness from chipotle, sweetness from the honey and onions. I have to admit that I like sometimes love onions but when there are too many it doesn't work. In this case perfect amount of onions. Now it was the most expensive entree on the specials but it was the description that sold me. My friend and I both ordered the same exact thing. The first bite was melt in your mouth savory good. I couldn't believe that food when paired correctly could taste so good. We both felt like we had been hit with the food stick because it was so good. Now we both agree that the filet was more rare than we are used to but it wasn't even a drawback. The gulf shrimp salad alone was way too good to be true. The meal itself I personally think could sell on its own if it was broken down individually. The gulf shrimp salad excellent and loved the chipotle potatoes. On top of the food I had a glass of their aged beer the Four Roses which when paired with the meal excellent again. The best part about the entire meal was I didn't feel heavy. Actually the meal was very light. We were both so light we order an appetizer after we ate ha ha. I can't remember what we ordered but that excellent too. I am not a food critic but when I've had great food I will share it with the world.
(5)
Emilia L.

I came here for dinner as part of a group of 7. We entered on the second floor and were therefore seated on the second floor. From glancing at the other reviews, it sounds like they have tables on the first floor too? The reservation was made for 7:30, but it was changed to 8 and that's when we had arrived; however, the hostess told us the reservation was down for 8:30. She had us few earlybirds seated at a table inside while they prepared another table outside for the group. I noticed it was extremely cold inside the restaurant. I was grateful when we were led out to the patio fairly soon after sitting. The BF ordered the homemade "5" pretzel made of buckwheat and served with creamy mustard cheese. He also got a cup of the beer cheese soup. The pretzel was not the kind that you find at Auntie Anne's or anything. It didn't have that shiny exterior. It came in the shape of a "5." You could definitely tell the dough had a wheat-y taste to it. With the salt sprinkled on top, it was a bit too salty. The mustard cheese was exactly that... it tasted like a whipped mustard with a cheese aftertaste. Kind of strange. I didn't hate it, but didn't love it. The beer cheese soup was creamy, cheesy and I didn't taste too much beer but I'm not a beer connoisseur, so don't take my word for it. It, too, was overly salty. For my entree, I got the grilled portabella mushroom sandwich on foccacia with goat cheese and balsamic. I got sweet potato fries as my side. It came with a similar whipped sort of dip like the mustard cheese, only this tasted like... heaven. No, really. I think it was some sort of honey butter. I wish I had asked the waiter what the hell it was, because I was spooning it out of the ramekin after I finished my meal. The fries were also good, though a little colder than I would like. The sandwich itself was also delicious. My only complaint is the foccacia was on the thin side, so it kept falling apart in my hands. It was a very messy sandwich to eat. If they replaced it with a thicker slice of bread, maybe ciabatta, it would be a perfect vegetarian sandwich. I also had a bite of the BF's fish from his fish and chips platter (he substituted for their slaw). Very tasty. Their regular fries are also good. Our server did a good job. We asked for separate checks and he accommodated us. When he brought the checks, he mentioned that they normally add a gratuity for larger parties, but he didn't do that. Unusual, but nice of him.
(3)
Greg G.

My wife and I have been going to the other 5 Seasons for years so it was a treat to find a different location. The food is as good as the other locations but the beer selections vary by location which is nice. I also really like the atmosphere of this location.
(5)
Sie G.

I had the opportunity to have a corporate event at 5 Seasons Brewing October 1, 2012. The meeting planner who assisted was Christy Dryden. She answered all questions and helped create a solid menu for our event. The staff for the function included: Colby, Jen, Sam and Cowin. BTW, we ordered too much food but the staff boxed up everything and helped deliver it to my car. It's the small touches that mean the most! Will work with them again in the future.
(5)
Kiya H.

I frequent the West-side for lunch because I work downtown. In my opinion, 5 Seasons (West-side) is like a decent looking person with a bad disposition. You soon start to notice all of their flaws and they become less appealing. My main concern with this place is Service: Wake the heck up; it's past Noon folks!!!!! Who cares if you are hungover! Who cares if you hate your job! Who cares if you haven't had a cigarette in ten minutes! Who cares if you think I'm ugly! Not! Just weird. Each visit has been weird. Common traits of the servers: Drops the food off and disappears (Probably taking a cigarette break). Waits until your food digest to bring you bill. Random server brings you knife because yours is nowhere to be found. Paying the bill is like a hostage stand-off... I know that this is a brewery but have some standards. Perhaps, start with the wait staff and bartenders. I have dined here at least 15 times. So I am entitled to get a little spicy with this review. I've tried several things from the menu, but they could all be easily forgotten. Grilled Ravioli: Nice flavors...really tasty! Curry Chicken Sandwich: Pretty decent Chicken Salad sandwich: Safe Bean Burger: Thick. The bun does not go well with this patty. Fish Tacos: Blah Wings: Not again Cuban: No Pizza: Meh Ropa Vieja: Good Idea, just a tad bit more flavor needed. Fries: So-So Desserts: Sunday-Night-at-the-Nursing-Home-like. Tighten up the service at this location or soon it will just be a stinky old bar ran by a cranky disgusting bartender, that serves mediocre food in a great location. You can do better! Peace
(2)
SenorQueso G.

This was a bit of a disappointment compared to the other brewpubs we visited on our last trip to Atlanta. Our server did not know much about the food nor the beer. When we asked about what hops were used in their 'fresh hopped' beer that she suggested, she had no idea and had to go ask somebody else. When we asked her to elaborate on "Expensive Mushrooms under a Brick" she said that there was some oil that was used on the mushrooms to make them expensive, however she could not tell us what it was. We're guessing Truffle Oil, but never actually confirmed that. The mushrooms were pretty tasty though. I ordered their Great Pumpkin Ale. It was a good ale, but I would never have guessed their was any pumpkin in it at all. None of the food was bad, but it wasn't anything special. Same with the beer. If you're at Hop City and want something to eat, it's right next door, but I wouldn't make a special trip just for this place.
(2)
William M.

They serve room temperature water in tiny glasses, and really push their beer selection. Granted, it's a good selection of fine beer, but sometimes you really do just want a glass of water. The food is rather unimpressive and overpriced. This place is comparable to Taco Mac, but at double the price. I paid $16 for 3 fish tacos that were rather dry and bland. The "rice and beans" it came with was a fused-together glob of rice covered in black beans and served in a small bowl.
(2)
Jessica S.

We always love the view from the patio and moreover, we're thankful that the chef is willing to offer us vegan options in place of the menu items.
(5)
Matthew D.

Great rooftop, it reminded me of when I lived in Chicago. Living there gets you hooked on rooftops like Bell's Brewery gets you hooked on beer (shameless home state plug). I enjoy it when a brewery really takes pride in what they do and works on training their staff to share that passion. With a robust beer and (surprisingly extensive, tons of bourbons, uh, yes please) liquor list, there are a ton of great options. They are a little light on wine, but it is a brewery so I will let that pass. Local organic influence on the menu, with a nice mix of apps, small plates and salads for lighter options. Which is nice, because I like to drink my meal at a place like this. If I lived a little closer, this would be a happy hour spot for me in a heartbeat. Free parking too. To Recap: The Good: The beer, the spirits and by far, the rooftop. The Bad: Just OK vino. The Band This Restaurant Most Resembles: The Beatles playing that rooftop in New York. There is just something about being on top. :)
(4)
P S.

We sampled the Organic Salmon, Rabbit Enchiladas and the Fish Tacos, along with some of the beer offerings. All of the food was excellent. The service was quick and the noise level was very low, which was odd as we expected to see more people since the Tech game had just let out. All in all, it was time and money well spent.
(5)
Alex H.

It's been nice to watch this place grow and evolve. The wobbliness of the early years has smoothed out a lot. They still maintain high quality locally source food and the portions are significantly more normalized. I was a doubter that they had good cocktails until last night. They've spent a lot of time making sure they have a collection of real ingredients to make proper cocktails. The Pimms Cup is fantastic with the addition of cucumber syrup, and the Moscow Mule is served in the appropriate frosty copper mugs. There's an extra star here just for the cocktail craftsmanship. The beer list is deep and diverse, with major points for making a tasty gluten free beer with a terribly clever name (Elmer's Gluten Free). However, I still can't consider more than four stars until they print the beer list on the menu at this BREWpub. Also, if you have all your beers on a chalk board, ERASE the beers when you run out.
(4)
Michael C.

I honestly have no idea what to say about this place except for ANTELOPE BURGER!!! WOW!!! Don't read anything else I have to say and just go there for some food. You will enjoy it!
(4)
Evan B.

So we went for Saturday brunch. Place is pretty much empty. I thought oh good, we will get good service. Ha. We order coffee to start. We order a dish for our five year old. We order bloody marys. The dish for the child comes with one of the bloody marys. We order food. We wait a really long time, (around thirty minutes), for the food to arrive. No coffee still and no other blood mary. We get the bloody mary and the food together. One coffee arrives. We never receive two food items we ordered. We finish eating. (Mind you, we have asked for the second coffee each time he came to the table). Now, the second coffee shows up. Waiter tells us the computer system has been down all morning and that's why everything is so slow because he has to hand write the tickets. His apology sounds more like woe is him and not sorry for the delays. Maybe he is using crayons and construction paper. We get the two bills. One bill still has food that was never delivered on it. Everyone goes outside and one person stays to get her bill fixed. Table is mostly cleared by this time. Waiter tells her that he has to get the manager to take it off the bill. She waits standing at the table and the same waiter suddenly brings her the missing food items. REALLY? Did you have a traumatic brain injury affecting your common sense and short term memory as well as your ability to write and read? She tells him, no, I don't want the food. We have finished and I would like to get out of her. Oh, he says. She ends up just not tipping as the missing food items are about ten percent of the check. The only reason she and I both left ten percent is that the food was good and we used to wait tables so I think we are unable to not tip something, even for bad service. Sigh. This could have become a regular Saturday brunch option.
(2)
Ken R.

Nice building, nice atmosphere, nice menu. The food here is tasty and original. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. It was pretty loud, so it's hard to have a conversation at larger tables. I'm a beer snob, and although I applaud the brew pub model, there wasn't a single beer the I would have to taste again. Not to say they were bad, but nothing blew me away either. All in all a nice place for dinner, and enjoyable.
(4)
Rina H.

I've been here twice and left twice thinking...Meh. I think the atmosphere is bland, almost sports bar like, and the food is pretty expensive. I could just pay the same and get something that doesn't feel like a high end Applebees. Just not for me at all.
(2)
Bonnie T.

FYI - They're not having their Halloween party this year. I'm so bummed! I've gone for the past 3 years and it's a blast! So disappointed :(
(1)
Katrina W.

I really want to like this place, but it always disappoints. The beer is good and the service is hit or miss. I've had great service here and I've had crappy service. The spent grain bread is amazing - that is definitely always spot on. However, entrees are kinda meh. So meh that I can't really remember the last few things I got here - sandwiches of some sort. All I really remember is that bread appetizer. The actual restaurant is pretty cool and they have a nice bar and patio on the rooftop with great views. So...go here for beer and bread. Not so much for full on dinner.
(2)
Jared B.

Although I am giving 5 Seasons 5 stars, I admit there are some small issues with the place (which seem to be a more recent phenomenon). But let me explain why my wife and I go here repeatedly. First, the wife is a beer-loving pescatarian, and I am not that big of a beer drinker and a dedicated carnivore. Finding a place we both love is nearly impossible, with one of us often making concessions to the other. 5 Seasons is one place that we can always agree on. The menu is varied enough to keep both of us very happy. Going back to the beer, the wife really loves the beer at this place. And they can always find something that I will like, despite not being the biggest beer fan. They have some unusual beer selections that I would guess would be very attractive if you're looking for something a bit different. I like the location, because it's easy to get to from a traffic perspective, and the upper level has great views of midtown. On top of that, parking is always easy. There is a lot of free parking available, it's all close to the restaurant, and you don't have to deal with a valet (it seems like valets are the only reason I ever carry cash anymore). Another reason this is our default place is that there is almost never a wait. Occasionally there is on a weekend night if they have the upstairs reserved for an event, but out of 20ish trips there, I think we have only waited for a table once or twice. The service is the only area where I have seen problems, and this has only been recently. The last two times I have been, we have had new servers. It seems like there has been a lot of turnover recently, so I can't speak to what you'll get any given night. But in the past, we have had great service. They're always willing to talk to you about the food or the beer, and multiple times our server has gone back, without prompting, to get more details about something from the chef. I have also had a small (20-30 people) private party in the upstairs space, and it was an extremely easy, smooth process. Definitely worth considering, especially if you can get upstairs space reserved. I admit that things aren't perfect now with respect to the service, but for a place that gives you a great, varied menu at a reasonable price with easy access and little to no wait, it is hard for us to justify going somewhere else a lot of nights.
(5)
Kevin K.

Beers are good. Stay away from the food. Overpriced and not great at all. Housemade pretzel tasted and literally looked like poop. Shrimp and Grits tasted like Shrimp and curry with no grits? Brisket Reuben was dry and could only taste the kraut. Granny Serrano ham pizza was dry Spicy Sopressatta pizza tasted like tomato sauce
(2)
Phoebe T.

Really, Really LOVE this place! To begin, I rarely see "we have spacious parking" on any restaurant websites in Atlanta so I was definitely a skeptic but I was proven wrong - this place does has spacious parking! I love it! Park on the top deck and it'll give you direct access to the Skydeck which is an amazing part of the restaurant that gives you a great view! Came here with a group of about 20 on a Monday night and I can say that the hostesses and waitresses were more than accommodating for a group our size. They started putting waters on our table 5 minutes before the group arrived (I was early) and were patient when we only ordered appetizers for the first hour. We then ordered dinner and spent the second hour eating. The food was SUPERB. Usually when you come to "beer" places you get bad food; not here! Love that the food is local and organic - I got the pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries and it was SO YUMMY (and most importantly, did not cost a fortune). I had such a great experience that I can't wait to go back!
(5)
Travis T.

I'd driven by 5 Seasons Westside about a bazillion times on the way to somewhere else, but always meaning to stop in sometime. So when a colleague suggested it for a business lunch (meet and greet and to talk shop), I was "Yes!" It was not busy, but we got there a little early for lunch. While you don't always expect the best service when things are slow, 5 Seasons Westside totally blew that myth apart...they were super nice and super attentive! Drinks came out immediately (soda and tea...it was lunch afterall) and lunch soon after. I had the fish tacos, a food that I love, and they were fantastic. The fish was perfectly cooked, nice and flakey, and the slaw was just a little bit spicy...just the way I like it. The side dish of black beans and rice were some of the best I've had...not dry, not runny, just right! And they were packed with flavor. I wish we'd had had time for dessert, but and hour and 20 minutes later (we talked a LOT), I had to get back to the office. I'll definitely be back to 5 Seasons Westside and am already recommending it to friends! Next time...definitely dessert.
(5)
Gillian R.

I've been here a couple times now, as I live in the neighborhood. As someone mentioned, this area can be a bit pretentious, but 5 Seasons is laid back and comfortable. It's the kind of place that can cater to mid-20s and late-50s at the same time. The food is delicious, but nothing innovative. Kind of your standard pub fare, kicked up a notch. Nothing to complain about here, it's reliably tasty and goes well with their homebrews. I've had a few of their beers now and highly recommend the stouts. They have a milk stout that is incredible, and I'm not even normally a stout gal. They didn't have a brown ale on tap, so the waiter recommended the milk stout to me. Home run! I enjoyed sitting on the downstairs patio, but it got a bit loud when somebody drove by blasting rap music. I highly recommend sitting on the rooftop patio. Gets you away from the street a bit, but you can still enjoy the open air.
(4)
Thomas A.

Changing to a 1 because the waiter fraudulently put in a higher tip onto our credit card. Glad I saved the receipt!
(1)
Daniel B.

I came here for a birthday party with a group of about 20-25 people. It was sort of an odd setup because they split our group into two tables, although they did let us have one "corner" of the restaurant to ourselves. 5 Seasons Westside is located in the "Brickworks" development right where Howell Mill ends into Marietta St. heading south. There are a couple entrances into the parking lot for this development from Marietta St. The south-most will lead you to some rooftop parking while the other entrance will take you to a nicely paved surface lot in the back. So there's ample parking for this restaurant. Spacious, dark, clean, and relatively new/modern interior for a bar/brewery. Indoor and outdoor patio seating available. They have a second level, but I didn't get a chance to check it out as they were having a private party up there. I did not try any of their beers, but they are also proud of their food, which uses seasonal ingredients from local farms and is mostly organic. I ordered the "Organic Brisket Reuben" with "5made kraut" (made in-house I'm assuming), swiss cheese, 5000 island, on rye flatbread (also made in-house). Sides were limited and I went with the sweet potato fries. While it wasn't bad, the food was mediocre and slightly overpriced at $13. Service was slow, but I don't blame that on our server as we had quite a large party and she seemed to be the only one assigned to us and did a good job with the task at hand. Almost everyone in our party who has dined at the Sandy Springs location said that location is better.
(2)
C T.

Had a great time here dining solo at the bar on a Tuesday night. Staff was very friendly, and the bartenders were helpful with food recommendations. They had a tapas special which were smaller portions paired with 7 oz pours. The pork taco was highly recommended by the bartender, and was delicious - a little meaty, a little spicy, and a nice sweetness from some avocado. The goat curry was also good, but definitely a little heavier and needed the microgreens to cut the savoriness. I also got a side of "expensive mushrooms" and they were simply well cooked (still had firmness but not as crisp as cold mushrooms) but they were oversalted - and I had a little cold so I needed an extra punch. As for beers, they seemed pretty good but due to the headcold I can't comment much. If I find myself back in Atlanta I would love to stop in for a meal and a flight (or two).
(4)
Zlatko U.

Wow 5SB was such a sweet surprise. From the atmosphere, beer, to the food everything was super satisfactory. The food was a bit pricey but the menu was well crafted to offer plates for those of all sorts of dietary styles. Needless to say, this vegan went home with a full belly. The beers that they offer is quite extensive and full of win. Their wine menu is quite good as well. So, basically, any adult will have a good time here drinkin' and dinin'. The service was pretty good too. Our server was polite and friendly, though not uber attentive, despite the place being 1/4th full. If it was not for the semi lazy service and the pricey menu, I would have gone with 5 stars here but at the time 4.4 will have to be rounded down. I would definitely come back here to see if there have been improvements, if not just to drink delicious delicious beer.
(4)
Addy C.

Great place for large groups - service was friendly & attentive, and atmosphere was perfect for our birthday party gathering. They were great about accommodating us and letting us take over a corner of the restaurant. Also liked that parking was convenient (just outside the restaurant if you're lucky enough to snatch them) - otherwise garage parking is available above the restaurant. The food on the other hand was just ok. Pondered the sandwich & burger list b/c the prices were more reasonable plus I'd read the food was just ok so I didn't even bother looking at their more expensive dishes. Server recommended the "Sweet Onion Turkey Burger" so that's what I got - toppings were just sprouts & their cranberry ketchup. For sides I relied on the server again to tell me what to get - so I got the sweet potato fries. I liked my dish at first but then quickly got bored. There just wasn't too much flavor or excitement there. Oh well, at least it was just $10. The beer was pretty good though. I tried the "Watermelon Wheat" beer which was nice & light ($4.25) - thanks for the recommendation, Alexa G. Like the other 5 Seasons location, I'd say come here for drinks & atmosphere, and go somewhere else if you're looking for good food. I might come back though when the weather is cooler b/c the rooftop area looks pretty cool.
(3)
Natalie K.

I can't believe I've never been here and I've been in the Atlanta area for over 2 years. In my defense, I was living in Marietta for about 2 years and just moved to Midtown at the beginning of September. I sampled several beers...venus white ale, fresh hop ale, ryebock AND to eat...homemade pretzel, lamb tacos with delicious tzatziki sauce, and the cuban sandwich with amazing ages meats. i was really impressed with the space. really clean, great service (my server was awesome, and a very westside feel.. which I love. I will definitely be back soon! They just started a brunch menu this week so I will have to check it out.
(4)
Penny E.

The food is always fun and interesting. Boar meat /strawberry pizza? don't mind if I do!! The beers and cocktails are always amazing as well., and if you're not sure if you'll like a certain draft you can sample before you order.
(5)
Melody M.

I heard so much about this place and the mind-blowing food and beers. I hate to say it, but it was just ok. The beers were good, the food was pedestrian at best. We had shrimp and grits, shared some alligator egg rolls and another friend had lobster tacos. Shrimp were overcooked, fries were the same as any other pub, alligator egg rolls were awful. Bad concept. No taste differentiation between all of the ingredients and the alligator. Meh.
(2)
Andrew P.

+1 star for great service Recently went to this 5 Seasons Brewing for a friend's birthday. The restaurant has great service the waiters were very helpful considering we had a group of about 20 people. They set up a long table for us to all sit and enjoy o
(3)
Jesika W.

The first time I came to 5 Seasons, I was with a big party on a Friday night and they were packed. We didn't have to wait long and the food was awesome and really fresh and the service was wonderful. I fell in love with the place and knew I had to take all my friends and family. Since that first visit, this place has been such a disappointment. The past two times I've been to 5 Seasons, it's been pretty quiet and either at lunch or later on a weeknight when it's slow. Despite being one of the only tables in the restaurant both times, we've had to wait for 15-20 minutes to just have a server come over to our table for the first time. When we finally do get a server, they're not very knowledgeable about the beer selection and take forever to get the beer from the bar to our table. The past two times I've been, we've had to get up from our table to ask the bartender for something because our server never comes back to check on us. The onion rings used to be wonderful and they have steadily gone downhill. The food is good, but not nearly as amazing as it was the first time I came. We had an appetizer, 2 entrees and 2 beers and the bill was around $60-$70. For that kind of money, I'd much rather go someplace nicer with better service. UPDATE: Not too long after I posted my original review, I was contacted by their General Manager asking for details on my experience and offering a gift card next time I visit. I'm glad to see management cares about this place and I hope the service improves.
(2)
Sarah L.

Kicked off my 21st birthday festivities here - went with husband and 2 friends. We started with an app of grilled antelope, which ive never had. It was like a gamey deer meat and had nice presentation. Mains: Seasonal veggie plate: included mashed potatoes, asparagus, argula & strawberries, peas, and mushrooms...this was amazing! Everything was presented well, the asparagus was still al dente. Organic Beef Burger w/ avocado: "the beef itself was very good, the dressings were so so." Drinks: Belgian: "outstanding" Sampler: "well worth it" Sparking Mojito: not refreshing and very syrupy...almost choked on the mint leaf. Acai Spirits Sparkler: YES! favorite drink ever! Veev makes the acai spirits and wow! it was refreshing and light and very very very drinkable!!! all in all, everything was priced well for the offerings.
(4)
Nancy R.

Big restaurant and great parking on the top deck. I was a little surprised it wasn't busy for a great location. I've been to the other 5 Seasons and I don't remember the food as much as the drinks. Of course they have a variety of beers to choose from. FOOD: We started with the buckwheat Pretzel which is light, but a little dry. I had the club Salad which comes with chicken, bacon, and ham on top of a pile of greens, onions, grape tomatoes, croutons, and pickles, yes pickles. The salad was edible, but not out of this world. The ranch dressing was good. I didn't care for the pickles and thought it was strange they put it on the salad. I heard their pizzas are decent, which I'll try if I venture out to 5 Seasons again.
(3)
Kenya S.

I visited 5 Seasons after hearing a few great recommendations about it. I got the club salad and my date got the shrimp and grits. The salad was amazing! I got the small portion, but it was still filling. The shrimp and grits were amazing!!! :) the service wasn't that great, but it was ok.
(4)
Tabetha J.

Whatever! I give it 4 stars! I live across the street so I eat at the bar counter and take visitors there. It's a very cozy welcome place with enough people in there to keep the chatter interesting and lively without being overbearingly loud. On weeknights its a bar counter dining crowd with couples and singles sprinkled around. Food. I ordered the lobster here (seemed random) but it was SO GOOD! It came with smoky fingerling potato salad which was so fantastic. It made my friends from out of town, go back to their town and dream about it! I really love this shrimp/chorizo/polenta/grits situation that you can order as a small plate or a meal. (Small plate is enough for a meal size, definitely). It's very broth and soothing. Love that and the spinach and shallots side! It's so delicious and flavorful! Last night I had this weird garlic avocado lime mashed potatoes. It sounded totally weird, but I thought I'd go for it. Wow. I liked it better than the rope vieja meat that it came with. The meat was tougher than I thought it would be and quite salty. I was crunching on the sea salt... Consistently amazing sides for some reason! I highly recommend. I actually first went there for a business lunch! The locals love it.
(4)
J L.

I don't hate it, in fact- I'd come back for more. If you're lucky enough to find parking on the street, 5 Seasons is pretty convenient. The first thing they do is try to get you drunk. Again, I don't hate it. If you're my waiter, and you come up to me with a cute chalkboard of drink specials, I'm going to want to know all about it before I tell you I'm not drinking. -1 star, because I like to know ALL THE THINGS. My second subtracted star goes out to whoever thought it was a good idea to keep an outside door opened during the "cold" of Atlanta winter. I love to shivering while eating, because it burns more calories?....Nope, the point was to eat the calories, not burn them (yet). During the summer, I most always request to sit outside with a cocktail. I decided two weeks ago that I would check out the turkey burger with the cranberry catsup. This burger can't hold a flame to my previous tastes of cranberry turkey burger goodness at The Square Pub in Decatur. The meat on 5 Season's version was dry, and the cranberry wasn't anything special. It was served on the side, and the preparation was luckluster. On the flipside, I was very happy with the alligator rolls that have a chili glaze that won't wait! They're not actually filled with alligator, but it's fun to think about. The shared items and small plates tend to be pretty popular. I have heard good things about the pretzel as well as the antelope patty melt! Beware veggies who dislike mushrooms: You have options if you're a pescatarian (such as salmon entrees + fish & chips), but your main squeeze will be the black bean burger, mushroom burger, and.... salads. Good luck fillin' up.
(3)
Gino M.

I'm conflicted about 5 Seasons Brewing in this location. When it first opened I was excited - any expansion of the Roswell Road company was good by me. Then I ate here ... and ... blech. This was NOT the same quality of food as what they were cooking up further north. Then the Roswell Road location split off and formed its own place -- then they came back. The service has never been anything but good. No complaints about that. The food quality, however, has never matched that of the original.
(2)
John S.

Came here today for a friends coworkers birthday. I looked it up and was looking forward to coming, what with this place being rated pretty well, but I was disappointed with the service among other things. The waiter consistently took too long to come to our table, from getting our drink and food orders, to bringing our drinks, to bringing any more smaller things we requested, including a birthday cake we requested for our friend. Also, one of our friends was vegan , so he asked what he could get, and the waiter went to ask the chef. Following his suggestion, he ordered that and ended up with a plate of broccoli, asparagus, and potatoes that ended up costing more than any of our entrees despite having much less food. Overall though, if we had a server that wasn't completely useless this might not be a bad place, since the beer isn't bad, and neither is the food, although I feel I was misled regarding the content of my dish. I had ordered a dish that sounded like it'd be bratwurst with a few small sides of potato salad and salad, but it turned out to be vegetables with a side of meat. I probably won't be back.
(2)
Richard W.

I've been to the West Midtown location three times and love it. The beer menu is constantly changing, and I've never ordered anything I didn't like. I don't think I'd absolutely go out of my way just for the beer... The food, though... YOWSA! So freaking good. Their whole spiel is that everything is locally grown and organic, so you can eat happily knowing that you're consuming something that hasn't been festering the the back of a truck on a cross-country journey. I've eaten here three times and, admittedly, only ordered two different dishes. The ropa vieja stole my heart and I don't care who knows it. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the lime avocado mashed potatoes... I almost died. Delicious. Another plus for this place is the really nice view of Midtown from the rooftop patio. It's really nice to wander up on a pleasant evening and watch the sunset against the skyline while you have a beer and dinner. The service can be a little hit or miss, but just patiently await your ropa vieja. I tell you, this dish cures all the world's wrongs. Seriously, though, sometimes the wait staff is really on top of it, and other times it's like a hippy convention. Two last bits of info: there's plenty of easy, unmetered parallel parking outside, so finding a spot isn't an issue. Also, if you want to eat upstairs, just walk yourself up. It's a whole separate dining area from downstairs.
(5)
Lindsey C.

This place is super laid-back, servers are really friendly and knowledgeable. I had the Wild Mushroom & Asparagus Pizza...awesome. The Black Bean Burger is also quite good. What I like most is how much locally-grown produce there is on the menu. The chef/co-owner buys from local farms (both produce & meat) and there's a decent amount of organic and home-made options on the menu. (the bread & most deserts are made in-house, in addition to the beer of course!). Definitely recommend.
(5)
Melissa B.

Maybe I'm a little too easy to please, but expansive roof top patio and plenty of unique brews to try pretty much sold me. And free parking. I didn't eat on this visit... but honestly, from what I'm reading and what I saw other people ordering, I don't think I will. Seems pricey and nothing looked that great....but that's certainly not a fair judgement. I came seeking sunshine and beer for happy hour and wasn't disappointed. The upstairs bar/seating area was closed off from outside when I went...but I would've loved to have the garage style doors open up the patio. Although I understand wanting to keep the air conditioned space too. I grabbed a beer at the bar and then went out and got myself a table. I was pleased that the bar tender came out to check on me considering I wasn't ordering food and I didn't really ask to be seated. Thank you kind sir for tending to my beer needs. I had one of their IPAs and a lager...very good beer. If I wasn't such a lady and trying to cut back, it would've been nice to try maybe just one more on this visit, but I'm sure I'll be back for some more sunshine and beer. They do those two things well.
(4)
A B.

I came here about a year ago and was very impressed. Now I'm back in Atlanta for a little bit, so I figured I'd go back, and again the place was very impressive. I've been here three times now and I always leave happy. The staff is very knowledgeable and more than willing to discuss their beers. Every beer I've had here has been quite good, and they also have a wide selection of scotch/bourbon/whiskey etc... Food I've had here: Small plate with ribs and potato salad: delicious, to die for Calamari: average, not much taste Organic rueben sandwhich: average, not much taste Shrimp and grits: really really delicious Duck: Very good The reason I really like this place; very good beer and liquor, food that is quite creative and a good compliment to the beer, great vibe, great place to hang with friends, good staff (Matthew is the man!) Do yourself a favor...next time you need a beer fix and want to eat some interesting food, head on over to 5 Seasons...the ribs small plate, beers, and Whiskey Flights are more than worth it.
(4)
Lauren H.

Went to 5 Seasons last night for probably the millionth time ever. I absolutely love this place. Not only do they have great beer, the food is also excellent. We started the night with some of their $1 spent grain bread. This is probably one of my favorite things here. It comes fresh out of the oven, all warm and wrapped in a napkin. The bread is made from the spent grains used in making the beers that they serve here. It has grains on top and is really a delicious hearty bread. For dinner I had the Asparagus Mushroom Pizza. This is my staple when I go here. It is a thin crispy flat bread pizza with mushrooms, asparagus, and ricotta cheese on top. It is absolutely to die for. I am somewhat of a pizza snob coming from Chicago, so when I have pizza I have high expectations. This is by far one of my favorites in Atlanta. It is just thin and crispy enough for me with extremely flavorful fresh ingredients. I also tried a few of their beers while I was there. I was in a dark beer mood so I had the Thor and the Dar Star Stout. Both were quite good. My favorite of the night was the Thor tho, because it was extremely dark, smooth, and had a hint of sweetness to it. Overall a great experience as always. Friendly staff, good food, great beer, and just a great time.
(5)
Jeremy H.

5 Seasons is the best microbrewery in Atlanta. Crawford is the brewer at this location (as well as Northside) and crafts solid, unique beers. The food is also excellent, although a bit pricey. The beers are pretty solid. I've had a few that aren't up to par, but I appreciate the fact that they are creative and come up with beers that are unique and interesting. The beer list changes daily depending on what they are currently brewing, and they write down the current ones on a chalkboard. I recommend any of their IPAs or stouts, although I've also enjoyed some of the weirder ones like a watermelon or cherry beer. We get the spent grain bread almost every time we go, which only costs $1 and is really good for the price. I also love the Wild Mushroom pizza with asparagus and goat cheese. The crust is thin and the flavors are great. To be honest I don't generally experiment much on the food menu - I usually stick to the bread, appetizers, pizza, and beer. This location doesn't quite have the ambiance of the Prado location, but it's got plenty of bar space, room for groups, a nice patio, sometimes live music, and always good beer and food.
(5)
Nancy G.

We got there around 7:30. Our server was kind, funny, and gave us a great overview of their menu filled with organic, local ingredients. Hence, the prices were on the more expensive side. We ordered the Octane Coffee Milk Stout. The depth of flavor fell a bit short. It wasn't creamy or rich enough to be satisfying on its own, though it certainly complemented the meal. I ordered the Rueben and my friend ordered the bratwurst dish. The bratwurst dish was worth it just for the sides. It came with smoked potato salad (very tasty), a vinaigrette salad (delicious), sauerkraut, two bratwurst links, and a LOAF of bread paired with some kind of cheese (Strong). The bratwursts were pretty tasteless, but the sides were great. My reuben came on rye flatbread. Never had it like that before, but I like that the rye wasn't overpowering the taste of the reuben. I thought it was okay. The portion was quite sizeable, and I took the other half of the sandwich home. The fries that came with the dish were freshly fried, nicely sliced, and crispy. We ordered a flight to try six of the beers. Most of the beers were just fine, but nothing spectacular. Overall, the 5 Seasons Westside is worth a visit. But I'm not sure I was that impressed to go back again. There are much better places to get beer and food in Atlanta. Then again, I did spy some tables around us with mussels which smelled amazing; I might have to come back for that.
(3)
Drew N.

Excellent beer brewed onsite plus nearly all of the menu items are organic and/or local. I love the Cuban with sweet potato fries!!! The lamb tacos were pretty tasty as well
(5)
Jon G.

4 star Because of the beer and what they are trying to do with local product . Our bar tender was kinda an ass but nice he was nice to me . The food is ok it is all over the place and everything I have ordered would not make me come back in . The atmosphere, beer, music, will bring me back.
(4)
Sheri C.

Went here for my first happy hour with my new office. Food was a bit expensive. However, Ryan was our server, and it was a packed Friday (5:30 p.m.) crowd. I ordered the fish & chips; fish was far too salty and I didn't eat more than one. Fries (regular) were alright. Ordered a cosmo that I felt like I would start on fire if I were to drink the whole thing; hardly ANY pink in it. Ryan took it back and added more red. It was then OK. Then, we ordered shots... heh. Told Ryan we wanted something "fruity." so he brought us... wait for it.... THE RYAN SPECIAL. A.MAZ.ING. After two of those ($9/shot), I told him I wanted the Ryan special in a drink... ahhhh.... needless to say, it was a perfect drink - not too sweet, and you couldn't taste the alcohol. which was probably not a good thing ;) Wanted to keep drinking ALL night there, but it was too expensive. However, Ryan is/was a great server; friendly, and made sure we were all taken care of. If you order shots, make sure you buy him one too. It's only fair, since he has to serve you :)
(4)
Matthew S.

This place is amazing. Fresh local food, some of the best beer in Atlanta, and some really amazing servers. I always try and eat from the specials menu.
(5)
R M.

My husband and I loved coming here! It's such a great chill atmosphere, good food, and great drinks.
(5)
Derek B.

GREAT food, rotating fresh menu. Would eat here at least once a week if I lived a little closer
(5)
Justin G.

The servers here really know what they are talking about and are helpful for your beer/food selection. The food tastes great, and for the price, this is a good farm to the table restaurant. Definitely check it out.
(4)
Russ G.

I'm done with these people. Not once in all my time dining at places have I ever been so pissed at such horrible service, and never have I actually not left a tip. If it wasn't for the beer being good I would have even walked out without paying. I've tried this location a few times, and every time it falls short. Still, I give the benefit of the doubt and go back. Never again. The last few times I've been here I've commented on the 'club' feel inside, it's staffed with very young, very inexperienced people who are more concerned with hanging out and chatting than actually serving customers. This time though I was surprised to see the staff of 18-21yr old 'zero experience' employees replaced with 23-27yr old 'have experience but don't really care' employees. The hiring manager must like watching Miami Ink because the three girls behind the bar were all well adorned with tattoos, which isn't an issue at all with me, but it gives the place a weird feel when you're only hiring one type of person regardless of their skill level (in this case, none). Seriously, I don't mind employees matching, but they all need to actually be trained and good at their job. I came in solely to order a flight of their beers which they were doing a special event of this weekend, and possibly a meal if I was pleased with the beers. I sat at the bar for a several minutes before being approached by anyone, a guy came over (sans tattoos) and sat down the numerous menus to which I went ahead and ordered my flight to get it going. They arrived within reasonable time after, but I never saw him again after that. No problem, there's other people behind the bar. The flight consisted of five 2oz pours (they were poured heavy, maybe 3-4ozs each) so I sampled each one a bit while browsing the food menu. After deciding on a meal I looked up to see only four glasses in front of me, the one with the lowest level (still a good ounce of beer) was gone, being carried away by a very burly chick. I was so stunned to realize what had happened that I didn't say a word (wouldn't have helped with the noise level), I just sat in awe. A few minutes later a younger girl came by, saying nothing to me but looking at my glasses like they were gold. I pulled them each back a bit and brushed it off, now decided that I wasn't going to order anything more and give them another dime of my money. Shortly after the burly chick came by again and took a second glass, this one being even more full than the previous. Seriously??? I got so livid after this I couldn't begin to form words and knew if I did speak, it'd be bad for everyone, so I polished off the last three glasses and pushed them aside. The younger girl came back by and asked if I liked them, I told her I was ready for my check and I could tell she picked up on my displeasure, she brought it and hurried off before I could say anything. Total was $10.75, and sadly I didn't have any quarters so I left $11 and stormed out. That was way too much to leave them. So thank you 5 Seasons for hiring such worthless employees that they actually take beer away from me before I've finished it. You won't see me in your establishment ever again.
(1)
Beth B.

We went here for dinner on a Saturday night. We sat up on the upper deck. I'd recommend sitting up here, as there weren't as many people up there. The views were great, the staff was super friendly and the food was excellent. We had the alligator eggrolls - yum! and the calamari (eh.. same ol same ol) for apps and I had the portabello mushroom sandwich which was awesome.
(4)
Andrea R.

Whoa- this place is HUGE. Big enough for me and 1200 of my closest friends. Now if only I had that many friends to invite.... If you like beer you'll like it here. And if you don't (me!) there's a full bar of other stuff from you to choose from. And there are plenty of places to enjoy your drink of choice: the main downstairs area, the terrace up top with a kickass view of the city, and there even building a little beer garden to the side of the restaurant. I got lost just walking around! When I was there they were hurrying up to finish construction on a private room where an unknown person's rehearsal dinner would be held just 2 days later. It looked like they were cutting it a bit close since the room still didn't have floors, but the manager didn't seem too worried. A week later I"m guessing it's done so now there's probably a private party room if you have a special occasion coming up. And that room only requires a few hundred of your closest friend...;)
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Leslie W.

Five Seasons Westside is a great spot to have a drink before heading over to the King Plow Arts Center to see a show. Or just hop-load before heading over to Hop City! While not the most amazing brewery I've ever been to, 5 Seasons pushes the limit with innovation. During the Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival, they brewed a tomato beer! Tomato! And if you haven't tried their Watermelon Wheat during the summer you are really missing out. Most recently, I had the Echo St. IPA and the Mayan Coffee Stout, both delicious. The bartender even gave me a sample of their cellar dweller, a free-form Belgian Black Stout that was aged in whiskey barrels. It was very interesting but so strong that it made the Coffee Stout seem like a session beer! In case you haven't figured this out by now, I come here for the beer. The only food I've tried is the pretzel and it was downright tasty. If you see a show at Actor's Express, bring your program over to 5 Seasons. They will usually give you a shorty draft for free! I wish I lived closer so I could get over here more often. It's a great place for a beer lover like me to try a few new styles. And with the shorty option, you can try several beers without needing a taxi! Beer *IS* food!
(4)
Ashley W.

I love the ambiance of this place. The shrimp and grits were ok. If your looking for Charleston, SC shrimp and grits then keep looking. The ribs are great, along with the salmon and Caesar salad. The service is always wonderful and always quick.
(4)
Cadet Y.

Ever changing menu. Ever changing in house brewed beers. Barrel Aged in house brewed beers. Can you ask for a better combination.
(5)
Travy T.

I could write long, wordy review detailing the minute details of my evening at 5 Seasons Brewing. However, you have better things to do than reading the words of a handsome and intriguing man such as I. So I'll keep it at this: Beer=Good Food=Not very good and a bit overpriced Service=Well meaning, but bad Decor=I can't remember because the beer was good
(2)
John H.

So maybe after 40+ visits to this place I should finally write a review huh? That's right. Since my friend Meghan introduced me to this place last June, I've been there about that many times. What keeps me coming back? Well they do have very solid service, plus I've always like their beers and the food is much better than the Prado location. The biggest thing though is the 2nd floor patio. I'm a patio guy all the way, hence all of the high rating reviews I have of places that involve patios. I think the reason I like 5-Seasons so much is the overall look, feel, and comfort of that patio. I can sit there for hours. Much like the Nook. I'm just comfortable there and anyone I've ever taken has enjoyed it thoroughly as well. I do also enjoy the view back towards Midtown. Only request I have is bring back the Watermelon Beer. That shit is awesome and I don't like fruity type beverages IN ANY WAY! Must take hot friend there soon.
(4)
Adam S.

My bartender was Gini, and she was both personable and attentive. Not only does she know the extensive drink menu to a t, she was able to artfully craft each beverage ordered despite my eccentric requests. Chatted with manager Chris for awhile, it sounds like he has the business figured out and will be a valuable asset for the store going forward.
(5)
Wendy T.

Went here at 7pm on New Years Eve, before the Zac Brown concert and didn't have a reservation. But my friend and I were seated right away (wasn't a problem) and had a fantastic meal! Great atmosphere, great food, ok service.
(4)
Jennifer M.

Overall, I really like this place. The beer is of course excellent. The food is kind of pricey, but I'm never disappointed. I usually just order off the specials menu. I've been there many times but had a really good experience there recently. There were a few items on their specials menu that incorporated ghost chilies. I love spicy food so I was very excited about this and ordered everything I could with ghost chilies. One of the cooks actually came out of the kitchen to 1) see if I was crazy and 2) give me a few samples of sauces they made with the ghost chilies. I thought that was very nice :-)
(4)
Chris L.

We had a great dinner here, came because of a ScoutMob deal. I had the mussels and a salad. Mussels were prepared perfectly, salad was nice as well, great balance. I loved my first beer, an i.p.a. style beer, second oktoberfest had a nice balance, not as food friendly - good on it's own. More than anything I appreciate the service. We walked into a slammed dining room expecting mediocre service but were pleasantly surprised by how attentive they were. Hostess staff was complimentary and professional. Alexis was our server and awesome! I also like the face that there was a manager "presence" as well, just quickly checking on us to be sure we had drinks coming. I could tell they were very teamwork oriented here. Thank you!
(5)
Evan R.

I ordered a Caesar Salad with Chicken: at best, I had the worst salad ever created by man. While others in my party enjoyed their meals, this was simply inedible. The salad was deconstructed romaine hearts laid on a plate, smothered with some orange anchovy water and a random blast of Parmesan-like substance. Do not get this. The only reason this places gets two stars is because of the service. I sat at the bar and they were very attentive and helpful. After the bartender took away my uneaten dinner, she asked if anything was wrong. I asked if she had ever had the Caesar, she replied, "Sure have... it's terrible." and comped the meal.
(2)
Ryan H.

I absolutely love this place. It has incredible food and tasty beer. We go there at least once every other week with work, haven't had the same thing twice and have never been disappointed. Haven't had bad service yet, but now tend to ask for Matthew because he's so awesome. His recommendations for beer and/or food are amazing and makes us feel at home. Sometimes the bartender gets crazy busy, so sitting at the bar may take a little longer.
(5)
Sabrina M.

I really like the location of this 5 Seasons. It's in West Midtown, so you're pretty close to other cool spots in the area and down the street on Howell Mill. I met a friend here on a Monday evening and the crowd was pretty nice. We decided to eat at the bar and while I'm not completely in love with the menu, I do like that everything is fresh and organic. I ordered the Georgia Lemon Chicken sandwich and it was pretty good. Nothing remarkable but pleasant enough. They had a special dessert menu that included a pear tarte that we simply had to order and it was quite tasty. Shockingly, I ordered wine instead of beer (at a brewery? I know, blasphemy!) and I was surprised at the very nice selection they offered. Our bartender was very nice and stayed attentive to us the entire time we were there. All in all, a pleasant enough experience, but it may be awhile before I go back. #Yelp365 - 8/365
(3)
Michele A.

delicious beer, tasty food, great atmosphere and a knowledgeable staff make for an awesome experience every time. I am excited to go on one of the brewery tours on a Thursday evening and try more from their great beer selection. I have only been to the Prado location, which is so convenient to where I live, makes for a great neighborhood bar!
(5)
Sarah B.

We LOVE 5 Seasons! They have an amazing upstairs, outdoor area. It seems they always have fun events going on. It's a great place to chill with a freshly poured home-brewed beer. The beers have never disappointed us. The food is fresh and fantastic. I always get the sweet potato fries, and never have any left over. The best sandwich is the Reuben. My husband always orders it, and has never been disappointed. I always try something new, knowing that I'll get a bite or two of the Reuben. Good beer, good service, good food, good atmosphere....what could be better?!
(5)
Phillip Andrew J.

Good food, very good beer, excellent service. I had the plowman's plate; brat a bit bland, sauerkraut not as sharp as I (subjectively) prefer -- though I'm pretty sure it was homemade so kudos!, green salad tasty with some sort of very good balsamic, and just about the best potato salad I've ever eaten. I took half home to eat for lunch tomorrow, as the portions were bigger than my appetite. A tablemate ordered a double order of the special ribs and cleaned every one to the bone The Try IPA was reasonably hoppy, though I like 'em even bitterer than it finished, and although it wasn't as citrusy as some I've liked, it had complexity that even a few of my standing favorites lack. The Rock Lobster Saison was a mild & tasty finish after dinner, if a tad understated in its background spices; no "it wasn't a rock, it was a Rock Lobster" (sorry, had to get that in). All that said, our server, Francesca was excellent, both in courtesy, and as a guide with suggestions as to aspects of various dishes and beers; she obviously enjoys her work and knew her menu well. When she was busy with another table, another waitress saw we needed something and quickly handled it with a smile, which makes me think somebody's working as a team behind the scenes. You know, with that last bit, I decided to add another star to my initial impression, from okey-dokey to a bit of a fan. I'll bring somebody else here for a casual business meeting again in future.
(4)
Niki M.

Love the westside location for their amazing grit cake!! Beware that the other locations have a different chefs & menus... Driving to this location is totally worth it!
(5)
Lauren S.

5 Seasons is a fun place to start your night. The prices were a bit higher than I expected before going, but the food was great. The beer selection is impressive, and I enjoyed every brew that I tasted. I haven't been back to 5 Seasons since winter, so I look forward to sitting on the large rooftop patio. The service, food, and beer were all great - I look forward to trying 5 Seasons again!
(4)
Jose A.

Great beer, great food, great service, i mean "Come on Man!" what else do you want, and they great music playing the whole time to match all of the above...if you like a solid brewpub this is the place for you!
(5)
Leigh M.

Probably the only review that can't comment on the beer because I don't drink it. Had a Sunday brunch here recently which left me stuffed but pretty unsatisfied. We started with the biscuits with jelly and gravy, all of which were delicious and I wish I had ordered a second helping. Everyone else at the table tried the fried alligator (I was too scared) and seemed to enjoy it. I ordered the brisket reuben with fries - it was pretty unmemorable and incredibly hard to eat. There was so much meat, which should generally be a good thing, but the sandwich was quite unwieldy as the bread was not so much bread as about a quarter of a pita. Meat kept falling out of the sandwich onto the plate and the table so it was less a sandwich and more a platter. The fries, however, were plentiful and delicious. Service was friendly and efficient and gave us about 6 separate checks without us even asking, which was a pleasant surprise. But the food could use some improvements.
(3)
Kati G.

We had an amazing experience at 5 Seasons tonight. The service was impecable and the management was very helpful. I have to say, it has one of the best organic and local menus around, something for everyone. Even our daughter (who is a very picky eater) complained of being full as we left. You can tell that they take pride in their food and service. Our waiter, Alex, was courteous and attentive without being overbearing. I never had to refill my water glass, Alex was always there. Sam, the manager knew about everything on their menu and was friendly. We have had a run of not great service at our "usual" restaurants lately, so this was a welcome change. Great food and great service, everything you could want in a restaurant.
(5)
Jason E.

Went here on Sunday to take advantage of the Scoutmob discount after the incredible win by the Braves! Had a group of four, walked right in and were seated immediately. The place was no where near as packed as I expected it to be, which was nice, but I could've used a crowd. It was unfortunately the first frigidly cold day of the year so they didn't have the patio opened, but whatever. The beer was AWESOME.... no better way to describe it. Our server, Will was great as well. He asked if we had ever been to 5 Seasons and when we said "No" he told us all about their brewing program, the farm to table menu, the company itself, etc. He suggested the Reuben noting that it was rated by the AJC as one of the best in town so I tried it. The sandwich was good, but the flatbread killed it for me. I don't care for flatbread to begin with, but when it's cooked too much it becomes crispy which makes it very hard to eat in sandwich form as it basically cracks and falls apart. I don't know if this was their intention, but I'd much rather have just regular rye bread toasted up... the corned beef, etc. was great though. We will most certainly be back, hopefully on a warmer day when the patio is opened up.
(4)
Megan O.

I absolutely adore 5 Seasons. The beer is incredible - I love a good microbrew, and they never disappoint (and I've tried quite a few of their varieties through the seasons - just had the oktoberfest this week, and it was delightful!) The food strikes a great balance between upscale fare and pub grub, and the quality is very apparent - always super fresh, top notch ingredients. On top of general yumminess, the servers are great - they are super friendly, they all know the food and beer menus inside and out, and are great about describing and recommending so that you get the perfect meal. On top of the tasty eats, brews, and service, 5 Seasons Westside has an enormous parking lot (total win in Midtown), an awesome skyline view, and a fun/funky decor vibe to match the industrial area of town. And a quick note regarding some of the criticism from other Yelpers: I absolutely do not understand the complaints about pricing. Yes, it is a bit more expensive than, say, Ruby Tuesdays. But you are paying for higher quality, organic, local ingredients. OF COURSE IT WILL BE MORE EXPENSIVE. If you don't care about that and just want a $5 chuck ground burger, go to T.G.I.Fridays. And to address complaints about the service - I will admit, the first time I came to 5 Seasons was about a year ago, and our servers were a bit slow and a little disorganized (very nice, but just scatter-brained). However, in the past few months they have really gotten it together, and have become a much more seasoned crew without losing their charm - if you had a less-than-wonderful experience here over a year ago, I would really encourage you to give it a second chance!
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Bren B.

I've only been here for lunch, since it's practically next door, but I immagine it could be a nice after-hours 'get my drink-on' spot...I'll have to check. As for lunch, the menu is pretty great and has never disappointment me, with everything fresh and yummy, great atmosphere, a fantastic outside patio, really awesome wall art and super friendly wait staff. I'm not a beer drinker, but can certainly appreciate the gusto with which they treat their beer brewing and sharing...they even offer you tastes of seasonal or daily brews if you start to look bored (which BTW had nothing to do with 5 Seasons, I was waiting for my time-defficient friends who'd die horrible deaths if their lives ever depended on them being on time :) You know who you are!)
(4)
Tyler M.

Had the Organic Brisket Reuben with The Answer to drink. The Reuben was amazing and the beer was very good. My wife had the shrimp and grit cake and she loved it. We had the Goat cheese Cheesecake for dessert. The cheesecake was better than I expected. The flavor of the polenta crust was great but it was a little too hard (had to chisel at it with a fork to break it).
(4)
The Food Abides W.

Ugh! What a joke! I had literally the worst meal in recent memory last night. Nope, it wasn't at a hot, new spot or a crummy run-down dive. It was 5 Seasons Brewing - a pretty well established brewery chain with an equally popular reputation. So without further adieu, I give you 5 reasons not to go to 5 Seasons: 1. The Beer - This place is a brewery, right? There was no beer list on the menu or at the table. Our server (we'll get to him later) asked us if we wanted something to drink. We replied "Yes probably some beer." It took him two more trips inside to get us the house chalkboard with just the names (no descriptions) of their beers. We all ordered and the server disappeared again to retrieve our choices. It turns out that 2 out of the 3 we ordered were out, and our second choice was out as well. 5 Seasons Brewery. One of my friends went with the Golden. It honestly could have been from a golden shower. The beer was flat and flavorless. My other friend and I went with the Venus (as our server and the two of us couldn't think of any of other beers). It was essentially a beer flavored mimosa. The Venus, like the rest of 5 Seasons, didn't have any depth. The flavor was just that of light, orange syrup. My two friends didn't have the heart to even finish their beers and asked if the brewery carried any bottled beers. The waiter's response was, "No, we only carry our own, after all we are a brewery. We have $25 bottles of some stuff." Yes, a brewery that doesn't carry two out of three beers and delivers beers that taste like piss. 2. The Service - Honestly, it seemed like there wasn't a seasoned professional in the entire building. Seriously, Fisher Price my first waiter, waitress, host and manager. Our waiter couldn't answer a single questions we had. What's the Scotch Abbey Like? "Ummm... Ummm (as he checks his notes)... I don't know, it's like, in between the other two we have. I don't really know, I don't drink beer." I'd honestly rather be lied to than listen to this nitwit who works at a brewery tell us he doesn't like beer. We went through this with every single question. What does antelope taste like? What kind of peppers are on the sandwich? The dude made up a new species of peppers - Soblano. I honestly couldn't make this up. Additionally, he claimed bell peppers gave a kick to a sandwich. 3. The Food - Strangely enough, this 5 Seasons menu is not like their Sandy Springs location at all. The Prado location focuses on small, higher quality plates. This menu really reads like any bar menu with a few added items to make it seem cultured. There's an Antelope patty melt and Kari Kari (crab/cream cheese dumplings) but the menu consists primarily of sandwiches and pizzas. One friend got the Antelope patty melt and said that the Antelope could have been any meat and tasted the same. This same friend ordered the Lobster Bisque as a side. He said it was just plain disgusting and even told the waiter. The waiter came back saying that they planned on taking it off the menu because a broth-based lobster bisque doesn't work. !?!??!?! Then why was it still being served? I went for the organic beef burger. It truly was the worst burger I have ever had. Ordered at medium rare, the burger came out well done. The texture was that of sawdust. I've honestly had many better BUBBA Burgers. In fact, every single fast food burger is better than this one. Additionally, there was no seasoning or flavor - unless you count fish flavoring. Yes, my burger tasted of fish. The fries were passable, but unsalted and unseasoned also. My other buddy ordered the curry grilled chicken sandwich, which he claimed was just OK. 4. The price - The bill, for our abysmal time spent there was roughly $60. 5. The atmosphere at this location is sterile and has no depth. Honestly the brewery felt like a place where middle aged happy-hour drinkers go to give up on youth and doing anything worthwhile and fun. Lastly, 5 Seasons is well known for their roof-top patio with a view of the Atlanta skyline, so we asked to be seated outside. We were sat on a street level side patio. The roof was closed... I'm guessing they only open it up when there is a lot of traffic inside but really, the view might have been 5 Seasons' only saving grace. I can't seem to find a nice thing to say, but would like to warn diners from coming here when every other option in the area is better. Worst case scenario if you can't find anywhere good to go in this area - buy yourself a case of fine Belgian beer next door at Hop City and drown your sorrows. I guarantee the hangover the next day won't be nearly as mind-numbing as the experience next door.
(1)
Scott L.

Beers - I love the that the new location has larger brewing space allowing Crawford to have more beers on tap. There is something for everyone here. Food - I love the expanded menu. As always, the pizzas are the best. I've NEVER had a bad meal from Chef Dave. Atmosphere - The main level can be noisy as it is a large room and noise bounces around and around and around. If we could give half stars, I would, but only because of the noise problem. Upstairs and the patio areas are much better. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(5)
Kara G.

I had lunch here with those gorgeous admissions representatives from Morehouse College. Giles made the suggestion and Kory Hawkins (my one true love) agreed. The space was nice, we ate outside which ummmm well you're essentially eating on Marietta Street which is busy and loud and honestly a bit scary. I had the turkey burger with sweet potato fries. The fries were great, the burger not so much. Service was mediocre and I thought the whole meal was overpriced. I doubt I'll go back, it just wasn't my type of spot. I mean nothing about it was horrible, but I can think of better spots, so ya know it was just okay.
(2)
Samantha H.

The bread was perfect. You have to pay $1 for the bread, but it is so worth it. It was about 8 of us so we ordered appetizers, bread and drinks. The service was fine and the appetizers were good, but the bread was great. I will be returning just for the bread.
(4)
Joe W.

This place has the most exquisite menu and the best fresh beer being brewed here in Atlanta. The only 5 Seasons I haven't been to is the one in Alpharetta but this location, along with the Prado are both fantastic. While some of the dishes seem small in portion, it's important to note that it's often featuring top-notch organic/locally grown/sustainable meat or veggies (organic and/or local rabbit, elk, gator, sweet potato, gourmet mushrooms, even the chicken). There are plenty of large dishes as well and the pizzas, soups, and ice creams are always terrific. The spent grain bread is a great add to your order for a buck and goes well with appetizers, soup, or a meal. And just a note, if you want fried fodder and bar food, you might not like this place. They have it, but it's been chef designed and probably is more complicated than someone who wants a burger, fries, and a bud light. And to anyone who knocks the beers, I'd question their taste in general. There are about 8 or so rotating beers, all of which are fantastic, artisan offerings. I have my favorites but like each one. If you can't find a beer you like and claim there are no good beers here, you don't know what good beer is. On that note, great veggie bar food option = Black Bean Burger with Goat Cheese with fries or onion rings. It's awesome. And the Dark Star or Octane Stout are the best stouts I've had. And one last thing. Take a look at these nasty reviews you see here and you'll note that most of them come from some d-bag that created an account just to dog on this place, and that's their only review. Don't let online d-bags dissuade you from enjoying great food and beer.
(5)
Tracey R.

Overall, just okay. Pizzas are really good; but haven't really enjoyed much else. Really not crazy about the beer and unfortunately their own brewed beer is all they serve. Root beer is awful. Service is spotty and weird. I'd only go if you are craving a nice gourmet pizza.
(2)
Karl H.

This rating will go up, they just need to finish the place/add their fantastic beer. Roof top view of Midtown is awesome! I had a pizza with a funny name...it was great.
(3)
RadioCobb R.

Food is good, beer is good, staff could be improved.
(4)
Josh M.

Had lunch here on a Saturday around 3:00pm. Dead when we got there but lively when we left. House-brewed beers were great and cuisine was very creative for bar food. Lots of game on the menu. Wanted to try the antelope, but table did not agree. Good place to go after hitting-up Hop City or an art gallery.
(3)
Michelle D.

Had the flight.......Yum.....nice selection of beers....the Provence seasonal is insanely flavorable with its Lavender notes! Enjoyed the beet arugula salad, crispy sweetbreads and the brisket ruben sandwich on flat bread...the best!
(5)
Kent S.

I went to the Grand Opening party for 5 Seasons last night and the place was great. You can tell they are still working out a few kinks but in general the place looks great and the food was delicious. We started in the main dining room downstairs. We tried most of the beers they had except the IPA which was not available at that time. All were good. As for the food. This is not your typical pub food. They were bringing us sampler plates so we got to try about 10 different items in small portions. All, very tasty and worth of meal status by themselves. I especially liked the alligator egg rolls. When we were done downstairs we decided to go to the upper deck to check it out. This is definitely the the more up beat area. There was band play out on the corner of the roof deck and the space was packed. Great views of the Atlanta skyline. There is a third level underneath that is still being constructed. When I have a chance to try that space out I will review it.
(4)
Francis M.

I love the food here and service is generally pretty good. The atmosphere is very nice, especially on the upstairs deck. **Do watch prices. This being my 4th time here without a problem, my sever Kalyn opted to not tell me that the special salad in a large size is twice the price as the one featured on the menu that we originally wanted. So... For an average sized salad with grilled chicken, iced tea and 20% tip, my lunch cost me $28 and left me a little disappointed.
(3)
Marcus R.

Just found out about this spot last week and we went on a Sunday. Light crowd (like I like) and awesome menu (like I like)!! Sat at the bar..one of tenders was slightly slow to acknowledge us (like I don't like)! once we did get service, Will gave the run down on the brewery and the food. He really knew his stuff and help me select a great brew from the tap. Ordered a special pizza and burger! Both were great! Can't wait to go back and try other menu items and brews!
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Dave S.

Not your typical brew pub! The new 5 Seasons Brewery not only brews up some of the most unusual beers, it also features a gourmet menu that is deserving of a 5 star rating. The new Westside location offers a large open dining room and a cool roof top bar overlooking the city - a great addition to the neighborhood. Try the Octane Ale (made from beans supplied by the coffee house across the street) with a hot pretzel at the bar. We went with a large group and sat in a private room in the back off the kitchen - terrific atmosphere!
(5)
Bob B.

White Pizza was excellent (and has been consistently excellent over multiple visits). In-house beer is also very good. I had the Espresso Stout on my last visit, but I have had others before. The roof-top patio is really nice and knocks this place into four-star territory when it is nice out.
(4)
Samantha F.

*Although I use Yelp all the time to read reviews of different businesses, I have never felt compelled enough to write a review until now.* DO NOT TRY TO BRING A LARGE PARTY HERE! This is going to be a really long review because this was the worst experience I've ever had with a large party. I mean I've seriously had better service with a large party in high school with a bunch of teenagers on a Friday night at Chili's or fucking Steak N Shake with no reservations or call ahead! I planned a surprise party for my boyfriend and made a reservation for 15 people for 8:00 on a Saturday night about 2.5 weeks ahead of time. At the time I called to make the reservation, the manager was so helpful and assured me everything would go as planned. So I thought, alright this is gonna be great! Here is a play-by-play of our evening... I arrived at 7:55 and checked in with the hostess who told me that when half of the party arrived, they would seat us. OK--that is not a big deal...whatever. So I said I would be at the bar. It turned out that most of the party was running late, so most people did not show up until 8:30. So I went back up to the hostess and said, OK most everyone is here can we have our table? She says, well we had to give your table away because you had a reservation for 8:00 and no one showed up until 8:24. I said, um no...I got here at 7:55 and checked in, and the other hostess told me when half of the party got here we could be seated. She gave me some bullshit about how they are overbooked and there was a lack of communication among the hostesses and she was SO SORRY. They were just waiting for the other large parties to pay their tab and leave. I was pretty pissed off at that point but what was I gonna do? So I said, fine, shit happens we'll be right over here at the bar when something becomes available. 9:15 comes around and we are STILL at the bar with no table. Some guy (was he the manager or a server or a busser? I don't know because he sure as hell did not identify himself) came over to my boyfriend and his friend (um, hello! they are not the reservation holders, I AM!!! I guess he thought they were in charge since they are tall and male) and said, thanks for your patience we'll have something ready for you shortly. 9:30 comes around and what do you know, we are STILL at the bar with no table. I was beyond pissed off at that point and went back up to the hostess and politely asked to see the manager. She runs off to get him and comes back and says, he said he already came out and spoke to your group and apologized. I said, well he did not speak to me and I am the reservation holder. I said, I understand things like this happen in a restaurant sometimes, but I want to speak to the manager and know what you guys are going to do to make this right for us, because this is unacceptable and ridiculous! Long story short, the hostesses just kept apologizing and the manager never came out to speak to me about it. They finally got some tables together around 9:45 and we were able to sit down. We had two servers who were OK. We wanted to get a round of Jaeger shots but they only had 2 shots of Jaeger left. WHO THE FUCK RUNS OUT OF JAEGER ON A SATURDAY NIGHT? So we said, just get us something similar to that. They bring out some shitty italian liquor that tasted like menthol and cough syrup. It was disgusting. They find out it's my boyfriend's birthday so they gave him his first beer free. How nice of them... Also, it was hot as hell in the restaurant and we were all sweating. Oh my God, the whole experience just plain sucked and I am still pissed off about it! Despite the shitty service and very poor management, the bottom line is that my boyfriend was very surprised and still had a great time. So, that is all that matters. However, 5 Seasons can rest assured that I will never be back there (large party or not) and I will make sure and tell everyone I know that it was an awful experience.
(1)
Robert B.

Great brews. Excellent specials. And a conscience. Whenever possible, they cook local, organic, and awesome. Look for their daily specials to include the choicest ingredients and try something you never have before.
(5)
Joe B.

I just moved to Atlanta and I stumbled upon 5 Seasons because it was located next to a homebrew supply store located next door (Hop City, which also has a fantastic selection of craft beer). I went in for a pint and didn't get any food, but I thought the place was great. Colby, the bartender was friendly and knowledgeable and gave me a few samples to try before I settled on the Beast (Belgian style dubbel/dark ale) and a scotch wee heavy that I can't recall the name of. Both were excellent, as were the ipa and watermelon wheat that I sampled. I am an avid homebrewer and used to work at Maloney's Pub in New Jersey (The best beer bar on the east coast IMO). I guess I would consider myself a beer geek and admittedly can be hard to please. That being said I had a great experience at 5 Seasons and would absolutely recommend it.
(5)
Liz m.

Best Brew in Town! 5 Seasons is always releasing a new tap that always amazes me! The servers at 5 are so friendly and really know the menu in and out. YES the alligator eggrolls have real alligator and the Antelope 'patty melt' has REAL antelope (they are not endangered). This isn't your typical 'pub food.' The space and scenery is great for large parties and private events. All around 5 Seasons is the best brewery in Atlanta! Great work, keep it up guys :) Matthew, Chad, Colby, Andrew, and Tim are the dream team for service at 5.
(5)
M L.

Went tonight for a quick bite while the food was good an the bee was not bad I still cannot get over the shit service. Everyone who works there seem to just not give a shit. Worst of all the food runners don't know table numbers and you watch your food go to the wrong tables! This place needs new management and new staff. I you want to enjoy 5 seasons go to the prado.
(2)
Scott C.

wanted to like this place because it's nearby and I'm just hoping we can file this visit under "I think the staff was still drunk from the night before or they're all new at this so maybe another visit would be better" as another poster brought up, they were out of 4 beers on the beer menu, ok...they were also out of breakfast hash listed on the daily specials menu...huh? regarding the menu- REALLY appreciate using as much organic/local as possible but overall, really weird menu. beyond that, service tried and tried but to no avail. my son got his food along with another party at my table and then the rest of us waited 25! minutes to get our mains. inre- wings- ok, she warned me that they were super spicy and asked if I wanted an alternative. we said yes, but they were terrible. if you're just going to cook the wings, and then slab on a different sauce, for crying out loud, just put it on the side and I could do that myself. therefore, you don't ruin ALL the wings if said customer doesn't like the sauce suggested. did I also mention they were undercooked. the mains turned out to be fine, my wife's vegetables were ice cold sitting under a warm salmon (how does that happen?). To the hostesses credit, she realized (as did the waitress) how bad things were going for us (which is only why I gave it an add'l star) and offered a free app next visit. not sure we'll be using it. best bet, go for a beer and sweet potato fries and sit at the bar.
(2)
Natasha O.

Gluten Free - seeing how I came here with the Atlanta Gluten-Free Dinner Club MeetUp group, I'd say that's a yes. This location has their brewed gluten-free beer & Monday's feature gluten-free specials. They also can make many of the regular dishes gluten-free. They understand cross-contamination in the kitchen & will let you know if something has gluten in it (like the Ketchup so don't get it for your fries). Service: 4 stars Our server answered many questions & gave honest options. While he hadn't tried any thing on the gf menu he could tell you what things had never appeared on it before. One of the non-gf people got the beer sampler & the server explained each one to him plus allowed him to try another one that wasn't part of the sampler, that he ended up getting a full glass of. That being said, towards the end of the meal it was harder to find our server & we were essentially the only big group on the patio area upstairs (inside due to rain). In addition, the time it took for the food to come out was slow. While I had expected that, with a group as large as us (16), it made the pacing of the afternoon very uneven. Some people were just getting their appetizers as others were getting their main dish. They weren't that busy as it was a Sunday afternoon and the usual torrential downpour that passes for rain down here generally keeps people inside. Food: 4.5 stars I took a off .5 star due to the pizza. I'm sorry but I'm one of those people that feel Chicago perfected the pizza. As such, the crunchy thin crust pizza just doesn't do it for me at all. I do have to give them props for the topping though as I loved the Spicy Sopressatta on the fontina, Parmesan, and cheddar base. The watermelon & blackberry salad was to die for. The lemon vinaigrette added just a little je ne sais quoi and the field greens, almonds, goat cheese, & onion just rounded out the flavor. The pan seared salmon was just yummy. It had just the right bit of sea salt and sweetness in each bite, making you want more until you realize there's nothing left. They were out of the peach sorbet so the gave me 2 scoops of bluberry & 1 of grape. I loved the bold flavor of the blueberry and in fact I felt that it actually over powered the flavor of the grape. I tried the grape after I had tried the blueberry and it's a much milder flavor. It would have been better had I tried it first. so for me it was just ok. I tried some of my neighbor's okra which was slightly encrusted with some sort of savory cornbread mixture, yummy. The fries I tried were good but needed a little something something like more salt & pepper or a dipping sauce. While I tried the pizza there, I actually ordered it to go so that I could have something later. It being a thin crust pizza actually makes it a better choice for next day left overs. Ambiance: 5 stars As the sun came out, the view was great from within the glass enclosed part of the roof. It's very light and airy and even with our group it wasn't too loud. It's a very nice down to earth kinda place that fits in with my expectations of a brewery. Beer: 4.75 stars So.... even before I was gluten-free I was never a fan of beer so I'm not a person that can really judge beer. It wasn't as good as the white beer I had in Munich before I went gluten free but it was defiantly better than Budweiser & the crap that my dad liked when I was kid. It had less of a beer after taste than the Belgian fruit beers I'd had before and I just can't compare it to the Guinness I had at the factory in Dublin as that was just a meal. I liked it more than the ciders I've had though of which the best I give a 4.5. In short, just go with good company & enjoy the food as it comes.
(5)
Tim R.

Started with the "secret cask" beer, which was a Belgian saison style. Pretty good, but not in the vein of a Saison Dupont. A bit dissapointing considering it was almost 7$. The second beer was the Bohemian keller pilsner, which was crisp and refreshing like a pilsner should be! Definitely sessionable. Now to the food. I had the Roja Vieja (sp?) which was braised beef in a bowl on top of avocado mashed potatoes and onions and green peppers. The beer was good, but to be honest, was not the highlight of the meal. Never had avocado mashed taters and don't know why I've never thought to make them at home. YUMMY. Wife had the daily veggie plate . While a little pricey, she left with a full stomach and enjoyed it. I sampled it, and the best part was the marinated mushrooms. For dessert I had the peach ice cream (homemade, reallly delicious!) and my wife had the goat cheese cheesecake, which was excellent as well. No major complaints, a great meal. If I could make it 3 and 1/2 stars, I would, but since the service was so nice, I'll leave it at 4.
(4)
Katherine M.

I liked the idea of them brewing their own beer, which was okay, but nothing to rave about. They get points for sourcing locally, but the food was just okay, except for the brats, which were awesome. I say try it out, but I doubt I bother returning myself.
(2)
Heyward W.

well I have to say I always have been a fan of 5 Seasons. Since I live Dunwoody, I patronize the Sandy Springs location a bunch. I was looking forward to their new location. I have a few issues with this new spot. First is parking. what a cluster. After making my way through the labyrinth to the restaurant, we decided to sit down out side. Our waitress said she would be right back to take our order, well something happened to where we had to get another waitresses attention. We placed our food order quesadillas & fish tacos. Very greasy and with average flavor. The quesadillas had too much cheese which made the whole plate greasy. The shrimp in the tacos were deep fried. The menu itself seemed to be too diverse and all over the place. My biggest disappointment was the decor. This place has no soul. The dining room chairs were queen ann style and do go with there modern environment. I will still go to the location in Sandy Springs but not this one.
(2)
Monique D.

My husband & I went here for Valentine's Day and enjoyed everything this place had to offer! First let me say he is a big beer drink so this place was perfectly suited! Our food from the appetizer to the main course was absolutely great! Plus he loved the beers too! I would suggest this place for all the beer lovers :)
(5)
Sabrina S.

Awesome beers! And they're always adding new ones! Great local food and always amazing prepared! My favorite is the granny smith pizza - ham and apple, onions, and cheese on a handmade crust.... mmmmmm! Plus they have 2 floors and a great view of Atlanta!!!
(5)
Mark B.

I have been really looking forward to this opening for the last year, as I want a good nearby pub to do my favorite activity, beer drinking. But you know how we all have a friend who is a home brewer and he'll give you this bottle of his latest brew, and you smile and thank him and promise you'll drink it but you know it will be awful because he hasnt a clue? Well, he's opened a brewpub! Arrived with 2 friends Sunday night before 7, it was pretty empty and sadly too hot to sit outside. Sat at the bar. Then moved to a table because we couldnt hear each other. Ordered beer and then some more. We tried the Pale ale, honestly I have never seen such a murky beer. It was like mississippi delta water. All gritty and thick, I just couldnt get over the sensation in my mouth. Blah. One friend liked it and had another. The re-cession ale was average. A session ale, yeah, but you are supposed to WANT more. I didn't. Moved on to the cask ale, a mild. I had to have 2 because I couldnt quite figure what the heck I was tasting. Could it be minty hops? Never heard of it. Then it came to me: It was those seeds you get at the check-out desk at the Indian restaurant. Is it Cardomom? In a beer? What the heck are they thinking, who wants a beer that tastes like Indian breath mints? You can visit every pub from John Ogroats to Lands End and you will never find a mild ale with cardomom seeds in it. So why do we have to have it in Atlanta? I am grateful that I then got a taste of the secret ale that is only reserved for those real beer connoisseurs. Wait for it..... Licorice! Really! See what I mean? The food- I was real hungry so immediately ordered a pretzel. 5 Bucks. It arrived after 30 minutes, and was a bready doughy disappointment. For 5 bucks! The Pomme Frites were okay, 4 bucks and we had the calamari, again, good, for 8. Looked at the menu and decided it was a bit expensive so moved on for our main course. About the prices, really I read a quote from the owner that one could find a great beer for $4. So why are theirs $4.75? Its made right there for gods sake it should be cheap! And the cask ale was $5.55. At those prices I definitely do not want a 2-inch head of foam in my glass! I dont think we'll be going back. My friends give it 6 months. I am very generous with the stars when the beer is good- see my other reviews!
(2)
Joseph J.

Tried this out for the first time a few weeks ago and just went back again. The Quintessence (shhh! It's a secret) is an awesome high gravity beer. The Dark Star is no slouch either. Organic beer was wonderful as well. On the the food. Love the local/organic theme. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Loved the special pizza with chicken, fresh jalapeÃ±os, and peaches. Fish tacos were great with fresh fish lightly battered and fried to perfection. Easy to get to, ample parking. A must try!
(4)
Skape Z.

Great Food! I tried the Fish and Chips and they were the best I've had in Atlanta. I got them with sweet potato fries and it was off chain. The lobster bisque was super deelish. Definitely a lil' pricey though! All in all a great addition to the West side. I will be back.
(4)
K B.

This place and I had a nasty false start. A couple months back, I attended a party thrown by a local business in 5 Seasons upstairs event space, complete with food and full reign of all of the brewery's house-made beers. The beer was more than fantastic. I think I tried a sip of nearly everything, and even the bitter, hoppy stuff I generally detest tasted pretty swell. The food, on the other hand, was horrific; the worst, obviously frozen, bland, icky buffet crap I'd had in a looong time. I thought "damn. this is what their food's like? No way I'll be eating here." Well, happy to say that I was enticed back for a proper dinner, downstairs, last weekend. And no, thankfully the food is not like that. In addition to some more really excellent beer, our group of 5 ordered onion rings (pretty average, but with a tasty sauce), bread and butter (perfectly dense and chewy), and a range of plates from the ploughman's platter to the gut-busting pork-fest plate (which has a more clever name that I can't remember), veggie burger, soup, and antelope patty melt. I got a good taste of both the platter and antelope burger. The platter was clearly the better choice - semi-sour sauerkraut, spicy sausage, and some mixed green concoction (which was a little baffling, since the menu said "sausage and three salads"...unless bread counts as a salad, I only counted two). The antelope melt was just OK, a little dry, but not bad, and I ordered sweet potato fries but received regular fries (no big deal, but a little disappointing). That said, the four stars up there belong to the beer more than the food. We tried a few and again, i was impressed with every one, especially the cask ale - uber delicious. I'm a little sorry I judged this place based on what must have been an outside caterer (I hope so anyway), and I'll certainly give it another try.
(4)
Christian R.

I first went on a Friday night - it was busy as expected. We put our name down, and after waiting longer than we were told, asked when we'd be seated. People had been jumping in line and camping for tables, sitting as soon as someone left. The staff had no control over the customers, and simply apologized to those who kept getting pushed back further in the queue. We just left. I went back Saturday in the early evening. The rooftop was pleasant. The beer was very impressive, and reasonably priced. However: They were out of several items on the menu, my ribs were dry, the servers kept mixing up our table with another, the portions were small for the price, one of our plates had a hair on it (though it was comped), and our waitress was forgetful and neglecting. I really hope these are just kinks that'll be worked out in the opening months.
(2)
Louise B.

Last week I was prepared to give 5 Seasons 4 stars. This week I'm settling on 3. I've been here several times & have been waiting to write my review because I just hadn't quite figured out how I felt about it. I'm settling on 3 because I do really like the food (mmm, Quail), the service is great, there's plenty of parking BUT I went on Sunday & to my dismay, found out that the Sky Bar wasn't open. The rooftop bar is no longer open on Sundays & adding insult to injury, they aren't offering the specials ($2.50 mixed cocktails & half priced appetizers) at the bar in the main dining room. Maybe I'll get over it in a few months & update my review later, right now the wound is still fresh. I was so looking forward to sitting back & enjoying a few Sunday afternoon cocktails. Oh well...
(3)
Shannon L.

I think the food at 5 Seasons is pretty good and love supporting local breweries, but I had such a horrible experience at the location on the Westside that I don't know if I'll ever go back. While participating in a summer program at GA Tech, a bunch of us went to 5 Seasons on a Friday to celebrate the end of the week. It was an impromptu decision and we didn't make a reservation ahead of time, but we didn't think it would be a problem since we went fairly early (5:30-ish) and 5 Seasons has a huge patio on the 2nd floor that can accommodate a lot of people. From the moment we got there, the staff seemed put out that they had to serve a large group (and we only started out with 10-12 people, although more did show up later). It took 45 minutes to get our first beers, and when we asked if we could just order at the bar we were told no. At one point a server came around to all of us and said, "If you come back without a reservation, we will recognize you and will turn you away." What?! There were several of us in the group who'd previously been servers, and we were honestly flabbergasted at why we were treated that way. I know it can be tricky to deal with a large group, especially unexpectedly so, but they weren't especially busy at the time and that's also just part of working in the restaurant industry. With so many other options for local, seasonal food, I'm not planning to return any time soon. For everyone else, I recommend making a reservation if you're planning a group happy hour or dinner.
(2)
Katherine D.

Opening night featured a few of the normal opening night hiccups in service, but overall, I'm really looking forward to seeing what this 5 Seasons has in store for us south side dwellers. The food, of course, is phenomenal.
(4)
Matthieu M.

Came here on a SUnday afternoon looking for a patio in the shade and a light lunch. I ended trying their very refreshing watermelon beer to go along a good Cuban sandwich. Portions are not too big, which I count as a plus. I had coleslaw as a side, and there could have been a little bit more of it... I sat on the lower deck and traffic can be a bit annoying but not too much on a Sunday afternoon. Definitely will be coming back with friends in the evening to try the roof deck.
(4)
Travis B.

friendly staff and great space - well laid out and decorated and big enough. I did not have any food, but did try two beers including the cask. They were uninspiring and bland, yet not unfairly priced; nothing special.
(3)
Chris S.

I really want to like this place. It just seems to lack the quality that the other 5 seasons at the Prado has. I think the food here is average. Service seems to have improved since last visit, but without the Scoutmob deal i dont think i will be back. I did enjoy the grilled pizza and cocktails, but dinner items are not great.
(2)
Ashley B.

Portobello mushroom burger was awesome, loved the bread it came on. Sweet potato fries delish (wish they had something to dip them in). Fried ice cream was the best thing I had... the berry sauce is delicious. Server better than average. Didn't get to sit outside because of the weather, but the food was enough to bring me back again.
(4)
Christina G.

We decided to try this place as it is close to our apartment and we are looking for places to take our friends that are coming to town that I am not about to cook for...mostly because they would never come back. The server was really knowledgeable about the beer and was more than willing to describe them in detail. My husband and I were both happy with the beer we picked based on the waiter's description. As far as the food goes, it was ok. My husband ordered a salad with the dressing on the side as he does not really like dressing. The salad came with dressing on it, which the waiter noted, but decided himself that it was fine because "they usually don't put too much dressing on." The salad was pretty heavily dressed, so my husband ended up picking through it to find the drier areas...not worth the $12. I had the soup of the day which was a curried butternut parsnip soup. The soup had really good flavor and texture, it just was not super warm. Probably won't be bringing our friends here, but we may try it again sometime since it's so close and has parking.
(3)
Liz O.

After seeing the "Coming Soon" sign for month after month after month, when 5 Seasons finally opened it was not very exciting for me or any of my friends. Nevertheless, we stopped by last night to check it out and were sorely disappointed. Dark and depressing decor, combined with very few guests made for a bleak backdrop as we waited way too long only to have our 3 simple drink orders messed up. The service was slow and incompetent, which was even more disappointing considering a) there was hardly anybody there and b) it was the first week. I understand that it takes a while to get a restaurant/brewery up and running, but I do not understand why the staff wouldn't at least try their very best to make the first, poor experience a little better for the customers. I'm sorry to say, as excited as I was when I found out 5 Seasons was coming to my neighborhood (which - by the way- was about a year ago), I will probably never go back. If you're looking for some good food and beer, and a fun atmosphere and competent service, then do yourself a huge favor and head just a few blocks away to Six Feet Under. I promise, you'll be much better off there.
(1)
Jamie G.

We went to Five Seasons Brewing with several friends recently one Friday night. Overall, it was pretty good! First, we had a great server who was very knowledgeable about the beer and menu and was ready with recommendations. Two, everyone at our table liked the beer fairly well. I'm not necessarily a beer fan, but I did have a couple that I enjoyed. Three, the food was very good and fresh. I wasn't a fan of the chicken salad sandwich that I ordered, but I must say it was because I was used to a different type of chicken salad (more Atlanta Bread style and not a type with carrots). However, the bread it was on and the sweet potato fries were absolutely heavenly! My boyfriend enjoyed his burger immensely. Long story short, we will definitely be back to try other things in the menu.
(4)
Jackie S.

I have been back a few times. This place is inconsistent, even ordering the same items on a different day. When it's good, it's really good, but I'm not sure it's worth the gamble for me to keep coming back.
(3)
kate a.

5 seasons was a bit of a surprise for us. we stopped by around 4 one day for a beer and ended up sticking around ordering a few apps. the main reason we stayed was the glorious weather and our perfect table on the upstairs deck. but also, the food looked...interesting! where we expected traditional bar food instead we found a touch of whimsy, international influences and plenty of greens. intriguing. everything we had was tasty and beautifully presented. this is a great spot for meetings or after work drinks. we went for dinner once and it was really loud in the main dining room. stick to the deck on a beautiful day and you'll have a great experience! don't miss the fresh spent grain bread! we are guilty of going just for bread and beer. :)
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Justin P.

Went to eat with the lady on whim as we were in the area. First thing we noticed. How nice of a terrace deck area they had. Also had parked on the roof, so finding the door/hostess was kinda funky but all was well... Sat down, and started with drinks and beer. I started with the Stout, and was impressed. Very tasty beer. Appetizers were the Ceviche and Grilled shrimp, which were very good. Entrees were the Lobster Cakes for my wife and i had the Organic Ribs... Wife said her food was not good. Very Bland and fried in a fishstick looking batter... The ribs were pretty decent, but slight dried and tough. I really think this place would be awesome (need more than 5 beers as well but its early though) if they could get the food right.
(3)
Frank W.

Great history in Atlanta! Unfortunately this location is seriously disjointed with service and beer quality. The food is excellent and some new ideas have improved the original Roswell Road locations menu. Though lacking the vast list of daily specials I was used to from "HQ", the portioning (having a choice of 6, 10 or 12oz cuts of meat) choices are a great idea. The beer is untypical for "HQ" standards. At best I can compare it to some of the most rookie home brew kit beers I've tasted. Crawford, their brew master for this location just isn't a Kevin McNerney (Founder of Sweetwater and brewer for the Roswell Rd HQ). Dave Larkworthy who is in charge of the kitchen on the west side, Alpharetta and HQ definitely rocks the show. Final verdict: Enjoy Kevin's beers and David's recipe's at HQ on Roswell Road. You may not get the view, but your experience will be incredibly better. (HQ is on 5600 Roswell Rd, I-285 and Roswell Rd, just inside of the perimeter (I-285).
(2)
Roger P.

Eight of us went here for dinner before taking in a show at Actor's Express. I hadn't been before and was quite impressed. The eight of us were not arriving simultaneously and so the instruction was to order the food as soon as we got there to ensure we weren't late for the play. That didn't phase the restaurant one bit in fact I was impressed with the entire staff and their attitude. Colby was our waiter and he did a great job. He was extremely attentive, totally polite, knew the menu and ensured that glasses were never empty. As other members of the party arrived, he repeated his spiel, took their orders and delivered them quite rapidly. The food was delicious. I ordered a beer cheese soup followed by the organic salmon. No complaints at all. Both dishes were well done. I'm not a beer drinker and I was sort of amused by the blackboard Colby carried and his descriptions of the available beers, although I must say he knew his stuff. One of our party couldn't decide and so Colby brought out small tasting glasses of the two beers being considered. We said up front that we wanted separate checks and that didn't phase them either. No problem! The restaurant itself was spacious and attractive with a huge parking lot. I'll definitely return and would say in particular that it's probably the perfect place for anyone taking in a play at Actor's Express.
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zane o.

i agree with bob f. as a long time 5 seasons devotee, i went with some friends sat night at about 9 pm to check out the new location. we sat on the rooftop terrace which was very nice. as they wait for the 5 seasons beer to be ready, they have 3 great beers on tap from which to choose. it took 10 min and then actually asking someone if they could please take our drink order. it was then over 25 min for four beers and a gin & tonic to arrive. to be fair, they comped us a pitcher of beer. 3 people ordered food and there were no complaints there, other than one person wishing the portion was bigger to justify the price of the entree. but the even worse than the glacial service (with which i will try to be patient since it's week 2) is what bob also witnessed upon leaving. on the way out, i probably walked by 10 employees upstairs and 5 downstairs, none of whom smiled, thanked me, or even looked like they were happy to be there. dennis, you need to invite them all to sandy springs and show them servers, managers, and bartenders who love people, beer, and good food. besides the food and drink, for me the real draw to 5 seasons over the last 9 or so years has been the people working there. the new location seemed filled with ordinary staff who wished they weren't there.
(1)
Robert C.

Love the beer I had the gator tale and it was great better than Florida gator also had the beer chez soup awesome fit for the 40cold day we had highly recommend this place
(4)
Rob C.

My 5 Seasons Haiku Review: Room too big and loud Onion rings to die for yes Alas, beers are meh
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Ain H D.

Good beer. Patio. Live music. Organic eats. Friendly staff. I'll take it. I went to 5 Seasons with a group of about 20 people for a birthday gathering and they were incredibly accommodating, the service was flawless and they didn't b*tch and moan when it was time to split checks. I tried the Peach Ale and it was delicious. I also had a portabello mushroom sandwich that was absolutely divine. The venue itself is nice and open with a spacious outdoor seating area that overlooks Marietta St. traffic - with a slight glimpse of Atlanta's skyline.
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Sam J.

Awesome food and great atmosphere! We had some unique dishes, great service, and the staff was wonderful to our son, who has a couple of food allergies. They cooked his chicken tenders and fries in a special way just for him. Great folks. Would definitely recommend.
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Tahra D.

We love farm to table if we can find it and 5 seasons westside was near our hotel. Great outdoor atmosphere, friendly service, great local beer selection we tried the Done us wrong IPA & Venus, thumbs up for both. We tried the 5 made pretzel with mustard butter which was very grainy, I liked it but my hubby not so much! Also tried the cornmeal crusted alligator had a very Asian style sauce. My hubby and I both had grass fed burgers with cheddar cheese, lettuce tomato and fries, all very fresh with house made ketchup. If your in he mood for a good farm to table meal that has a good burger and beer selection this is a great place.
(4)
Daniel P.

Saw a piece on this place on the travel channel a while back and figured we'd check it out. Learned that they source their pork from a particular porcine farm on the Georgia coast - pigs originally brought by the Spanish (there's no pork better than a Spanish black pig fed on acorns, lemme tell you) so we definitely had to go. Alas, once we got there - all things porcine vaporized, and we were drawn towards our bovine proclivities... (My daughter and I were - the son opted for fish tacos). She got the 5 oz. hanger and I opted for the daddy portion (tilting the scales at a respectable 10 oz.) - Started with great calamari app, added sautÃ©ed spinach, grit cakes and fries to the entrees - and we had a thoroughly enjoyable feast (I had a shock-top-esque home brewed brew - kiddos had the bottomless Shirley temple carafe). I understand there are two others in the greater Atlanta area. If they're staffed as well as this one, and the kitchens are putting out the same quality - then I'm sure this is a successful operation that others in town learn from!
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Carrie Neal W.

I get a little bored with the same three spots on my block, so I've been to the fourth - 5 Seasons- again, twice. Ryan was my server again and was, again, great. He remembered me from my first review - phew! Glad I gave him props. I will say that other than him, I've been underwhelmed by the pace and attention of the servers/bartenders. Definitely in the bugs-me category. Can now recommend a couple of menu items - the wings and the Cuban, in particular. The wings had a little kick, for me, but a pleasing amount of sauce. The Cuban is awesome- perfect bread, tasty meat, cut on the diagonal as this sandwich should be...and the fries are a yummy thin and crispy anyone would love. I think the prices are a little high - you're definitely going to be in the teens for most anything (the Cuban is $13, I think). Glad I gave a couple more shots and will go back for sure.
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Michelle T.

I have been to this 5 Seasons several times, and every time I go two things happen. First, I go because its a group gathering and the upstairs is great for group gatherings. Two, I am not excited about the food or beer. I love that there is parking in this otherwise busy section of town. That is a plus. The upstairs is great for hosting a group of people. The outside patio is wonderful for the summertime and city views. The food is just okay. Your typical bar food and not really exciting. This last time I had the Organic Reuben which came on a rye flatbread and the bread did not work for me. I took the bread off and a lot of the meat was just stuck to the bread. Eh. The beer, they have their own brews and I have ordered the flight which is good but they don't have enough great beers to be excited about the flight. And in todays booming craft beer market not having a great selection of beers is just ridiculous. They do have a full bar so drinks on the patio is an option. And service is spotty at times. They are competing with some good places in the same area. They probably need a menu makeover.
(2)
Alyssa S.

I've heard great things about this place, but was not too impressed. It was ridiculously hot inside. Our waiter was very nice and knowledgeable, but he didn't pay much attention to our group of 8. Once we got our food, he didn't come back until the check. I asked for a to-go box 3 times, and finally gave up and left my food. I got the black bean burger and it was delicious. But a friend got the $17 ravioli and was disappointed that it only came with 3 small ravioli.
(2)
Mike M.

Very cool place with great tasting beers. I sat at the bar and tried a few beers. The saisons were terrific, the balance of flavors were amazing and delicious. There is a great variety for whatever kind of drinks you're into. I also had a bowl of lamb and pink pea soup which was very tasty. The ambiance was cool, there are a couple of tvs if you want to watch sports, and there is both inside and outside seating which is great for this area that has a lot of foot traffic and nearby local businesses. The bartender was very friendly, made great suggestions, and seemed to have good knowledge of not only the product, but also the history of some of the beers that were available. This is a great place to go grab a beer after work or hang with a group of friends.
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Ryan P.

I have been here several times and came primarily for the beer, but the food will keep you coming back. Most recently I had the rabbit enchiladas were great! They also have ample parking, which is always something I consider in ATL!
(4)
Rachel P.

I've been here several times and have never been thrilled with the food or beer. The first time I came for brunch and was not wowed with the food or mimosas. The second time I came for snacks and beers and they served me mayo with my biscuit (WTF?). Most recently, I came for beers and it was alright. Nothing too special, but alright for a drink. Plenty of parking around back.
(3)
Scott E.

We enjoyed 5 seasons last night. We had a party of 10 that showed up over the span of an hour, the waitress never rushed us and was always right there when we needed something. The menu is extensive with a wide range of choices- anywhere from a grilled chicken sandwich to Cuban (ropa vieja) to Cajun (fried alligator) to barbecue. I only had a pork cheek taco from their daily menu, which changes twice a day (once at lunch and once at dinner), and a side of fries. The side of fries was huge. I'm embarrassed to say I ate almost all of them. The beers are very good, especially the Foggy Mountain IPA, but because it is a microbrewery the selection can be limited depending on what's brewing. Overall we had a good experience and would like to come back to try out their seemingly awesome rooftop patio.
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Steve B.

1. Background. The 5 Seasons Westside is on the "west side" of the Connector in Midtown Atlanta, 1000 Marietta Street NW. The restaurant and brewery is one of three 5 Season in the city. Brewing 70,000 gallons of their own beer, on their website, the restaurant boasts that their restaurant uses more locally grown produce than any other restaurant, also. 2. Atmosphere. The restaurant is in a beautiful brand new building at the Brickworks strip mall. The inside, the restaurant has a handsome interior with high ceilings, wood floors, eclectic seating, and a large, square bar in the center of the store. The walls are dominated by huge chalk boards, listing the beers of the day. One entire side of the room has glass walls looking out onto the ample patio. Also, there is a deck on top of the roof, where most of the patrons were enjoying their brews. The pub combines traditional and modern, incorporating the best of both worlds. 5 stars. 3. Cleanliness. The wait staff is diligent and quick. Plates and tables are bussed so quickly that if you blink, one would wonder where their plate disappeared. Floors, tabletops, & bar are immaculate. 5 stars. 4. Bathrooms. The same amount of care in the design of bar went into the design of the bathrooms. Alot of restaurants don't care about their washrooms. 5 Seasons does. Modern lighting, modern sinks, & modern tiles, makes one thinks that they are using a home's bathroom, instead of a restaurant. 5 stars. 5. Customer Service. The wait staff are hipsters, so be warned. :) It is unlikely that you will get someone that doesn't have at least one of the following: beard, beanie, or tattoos. But, since my wife and I like and are comfortable in hipster Atlanta, this is not a problem. Add to the fact that the personnel are courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive, tallies up a continuing, pleasant experience at 5 Seasons. 5 stars. 6. Beer. 5 Seasons is a brewery and they prepare and keg a large variety of ales, lagers, and stouts. As mentioned, above, their beers of the day are artistically, immaculately & painstakingly listed on three different, giant chalk boards through out the bar. The Dark Star Stout was smooth and creamy, with a hint of coffee and chocolate. The High 5'inator Doppelbock is a delicious, malty lager, but may be a little too strong (ABV) for some. Finally, the Committee Done Us Wrong IPA is a refreshing and hoppy ale. All the beers are excellent. 5 stars. 7. Plates and Silverware. Everything was clean and free of spots or particles. 8. Food. The Organic Brisket Reuben with homemade kraut, thousand island, and rye flatbread ranks in the top two reubens that my wife has tasted. The other was in NYC. The Antelope "Patty Melt" with locally raised bacon, cheddar, onions, mushrooms, and homemade rye flatbread was outstanding. This was not a burger! The antelope was juicy and not gamey. The rye flatbread, was not some cheap wonder bread that couldn't handle the burger, it was firm, but not tough. The taste of rye was present but not rife in that it dominated the gamey. The rye flatbread, was not some cheap wonder bread that couldn't handle the burger, it was firm, but not tough. The taste of rye was present but not rife in that it dominated the sandwich. Yum! 5 stars. 9. Price. $$ 10. Overall Experience. If you like beer and food, go to 5 Seasons and have a dining and drinking experience that sets the standard for your summer!
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Mary M.

Friends came here for beer; I'm more a foody so that aspect I can describe just well. We each had the 6 beer sampler. You get a list, you're told the beer is served in the order of the list. That was false for 2 ppl and we had to spend 15 minutes comparing and debating what beer was what. Our tour guide said the food here was "Amazing!", and so entertaining out of the country guests I ordered 3 dishes. And they were all disappointingly below average for quality. The calamari with red onion tasted like breading with no salt. It was 96% breading, no seasoning. There was like 4 slivers of red onion, also fried with no flavor. Legit saw 3 calamaris there was so little meat or veg, and don't get me started on that sadness being served as a lemon ponzu sauce. This isn't rocket-science, how do you mess up something you fry and serve with liquid shittier than from a store bought bottle. We all commented that the pretzel looked liked a giant long turd. Couldn't even be bothered to put it into pretzel shape, it was just a long oblong brown snake that tasted a little stale. The cheese plate trio was laughable, that wooden plank looked so desolate between 3 slivers of something that was pretending to be prosciutto, 4 starving slices of green apple and 3 types of cheeses. The cheeses weren't even that tasty, and you don't even have to cook that..! Just pick 3 cheese that don't suck? Whoever is in charge of the kitchen must be having the shittiest life ever and wanting to inflict that upon others. The bread that came with the cheese plate is the only thing I ate without cringing, seriously. It was good. If this place was "amazing", I really don't want to know what "meh" is at the 5 Seasons. Please save yourself the disappointment for a view you can get anywhere else in the area.
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Karen R.

Excellent home brew and just about everything else you would want to drink. Best roof top bar view of Atlanta Skyline since they tore down Buckhead and the Steamhouse Lounge and East Village Grill / Raccoon Lodge. Excellent place for a group outing or event.
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Amanda D.

I think this might be my favorite 5 Seasons location. Definitely smaller, but like 100x cooler. I always knew they had the local thing going on, but it seems since I last went to a 5 Seasons, they've also gone entirely organic. This is also a lot smaller of a restaurant, so we had to wait a bit for a table (it was too cold for outside when I was here). I love their beer too, I tend to get different things every time and I am absolutely in love with the Hip Hop IPA I had here. It had my two favorite hops and it just was soooooo smooth especially on the finish. I could have had so many. As for food, I always love their pretzel. It's made with buckwheat flour so it's a bit different, and the mustard is so good. I decided to have their salad of the day...if I can remember everything on it: prime rib, blood oranges, horseradish ranch dressing, I can't remember everything else and regret waiting so long to write this review because it was SO DAMN GOOD and it was very filling. I'm typically not much of a salad fan but I will get cravings for salad, which I had when I was here so it was perfect. Also parking here is not terrible at all with that deck so I need to make it out here more often.
(4)
Lindsay W.

It's the perfect place for a relaxing upscale-ish brunch, lunch, or dinner. Everytime I dine here I have to get a small portion of their wedge salad. The pecans and blue cheese dressing go so we'll together. Also, the rabbit enchiladas are fantastic! However, I would not recommend coming here for a large group (15+) for a catered event. If you do then ask for seated serve because their buffet option is terrible. It's not that the food isn't good, but that depending on your group size they will not refill a buffet chauffeur, so you better hope you don't need more of something. NOTE: Wedding receptions might be another story
(4)
Claire W.

The patio at 5 Seasons has an awesome view of the city and while the menu reads really well, the food didn't excite quite as much. I started with the Homemade "5" pretzel which was good and ordered the BBQ Chicken Sandwich as my main dish. Unfortunately the BBQ sauce was too spicy for my liking. I would consider my less than enthusiastic feelings about 5 Season to be partially based off my choice in meal. Another seasonal Shandy, a pretzel, and the view were good enough for me to give 5 Seasons Westside another chance. I would happily try it again before making a final judgement.
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Mick D.

This location is a neighborhood favorite and then some. Great location, great service, and some really tasty food. There's event space for your large-ish gatherings (check out the sky bar). And they even handle smaller-sized groups with ease. Service has always seemed to be pretty quick to me. And the bar deserves some major applause. I'm not generally into beer, but give me a good mixed drink... The menu has something of a local flair to it, with the occasional special really knocking it right out of the park. And portion sizes are manageable, with plenty of apps, small plates, and salad options for folks who stay on the lighter-side of their beer. I'll be back. Holler if you're coming with.
(4)
Amy H.

I enjoyed this place more than I thought I would. Came here to celebrate my husband passing the bar!! (WAHOO and thank GOD) and really wanted to go somewhere to relax and have a nice beer. He loved the beer menu and the extensive liquor menu. I myself am a wine gal and did not expect them to have a big wine selection but they did and I had a WONDERFUL cab!!! We started w some apps the calamari (boring get it elsewhere) the onion rings (sauce was awesome) and the lobster wontons ( A MUST YOU GOTTA DO IT) We split the Brisket Reuben which was big in size w the french fries. All in all great place!!! Did not expect the food to be as good as it was. Would def come here again maybe in the hotter months but I'll be back!!
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Mike M.

Been here a few times and it's been delicious each time. The service has been ok, a bit slow at times. But overall a great food experience for a decent price. Just had the beet salad with a side of "expensive mushrooms under a brick".. They pair together perfectly!
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Kiara N.

Went to 5 seasons yesterday randomly because I was starving at it happens to be right next to my house. Was promptly seated and greeted. After the waitress told me about their beer they make I was sad to remember I left my ID at home. It was brunch hours but I went towards their regular menu instead. I decided on the grilled portobello sandwich, with a side of caesar salad and cheddar grit cakes. The food came out pretty fast, the grit cakes were small blocks and a little bit dry, I think these would benefit from extra cheese because the cheddar was kind of undetectable. The sandwich was amazing, bread was perfect size and texture compliment to the portobello. It comes open faced with a dollop of goat cheese with I like because you can take off some if it's too much. At first I thought the salad was the wrong kind but then I noticed the Parmesan and croutons, I was thrown off because the dressing looking almost like a balsamic. I had long crisp pieces of salad that I had to cut through with both my fork and knife to eat, kind of a lot of work for a side salad. Their caesars come with actual anchovies which I thought was interesting. Overall really great experience. Next time I will be back with my ID and hope to review some beers and more food
(4)
Vince B.

Cool vibe...GREAT BEER!!! Food was ok. If you like the try and be fancy menu Brewery food it's good...just not my cup of tea. Waitress was super nice. I would come back
(3)
Wendy Q.

I met up with some college friends at 5 Seasons when we discovered Bar Taco was closed for renovations. The food is really overpriced and my plate had dried mustard stain under my food. I had a burger and two drinks. I don't recommend 5 Seasons. I don't suspect they will be around with the reputation that they have.
(1)
Nada G.

This is a great place! The food is on point, right down to the lemon zest on top of my salad. My SO had a Cesar salad which you could tell was homemade and the daily special pizza, which was a pulled pork pizza with goat cheese and aragula! Costumer service was great as well and even the back servers were friendly :-), this is a place to check out if your in town.
(5)
Connor G.

I had the duck! It was amazing also our server was very attentive I wish I could remember his name he is awesome. I love this place they have great beer great food and great people what's not to love!!? Also it was my first time having Duck I really enjoyed it!
(5)
Kristie S.

The worst service on Mother's Day! We called and made a reservation for 4 at 10:30a for a 11a arrival. We were sat quickly! Ordered coffee and a pastry. Pastry came out and no coffee, 15 mins had pasted and a French press arrived for 2 cups. We will need another one for the other 2 people at this table. Everybody had coffee at 11:30, wtf! 50min til the food came! No manager, no waitress checking in on us. Will not be back on any holiday or Sunday brunch!!
(1)
Jenny H.

My friends and I went to 5 Seasons yesterday for drinks and dinner. Our experience was pretty mediocre. I'll preface this review by saying I've heard great things about this place, so it's possible my expectations were too high. We sat upstairs, which really does have a lovely view of the city. However, there were plenty of tables available towards the front of the patio, and we were seated in the back corner - half of our table faced the wooden wall. Not great. Our server, while polite, was not very attentive all night. After 3-4 minutes he brought us waters - then left. He came back several minutes later to take our drink orders, but didn't take our orders for apps. After a while, our drinks came, but not our waiter, so we still couldn't place our app orders. At this point we'd been there close to 15 minutes. Once we finally placed our orders we didn't see our server again until our food arrived. He took a second round of orders, and that was it. We didn't see him again until he brought the checks. The food was also a kind of a let down, at least for me. One of my friends ordered the Chicken Salad sandwich and raved about it for the entire meal - so there's that. I ordered the Caesar Salad, which was basically a quarter of a head of romaine lettuce with a Caesar vinaigrette, one tiny slice of anchovy, and a hefty ton of stale croutons. I also ordered the mussels. The flavor was okay; I felt like they were missing something but I can't place my finger on it. They came with 4 slices of toasted bread, and I know this is a personal preference, but I would have much preferred something softer. The toast wouldn't have been so bad if again, it wasn't also stale. And the piece of the meal that really frustrated me is that some of the mussel shells were broken - to be expected - but the broken pieces were scattered throughout the broth. I nearly choked on a piece the size of my thumb nail. The one highlight of the night was my cocktail - I ordered the Pimm's Flower and it was absolutely delightful. A generous pour, it was surprising and refreshing. Loved it. Between the view, my cocktail, and my friend's experience, I certainly can't say you shouldn't try this place. I'm sure I'll go again myself. But go in with lowered expectations.
(3)
Petrina P.

Love the name, Love the location. But the food was only okay. As a matter of fact, I probably would only come here for drinks and even those were just alright. I was here for a Birthday gathering on the rooftop. Really cute ambiance and lots of smiling, friendly waitresses. I wish the food would have been as nice. I ordered Fried Mushrooms as an appetizer and the Shrimp and Grit cakes as an entree. The grits were good and the shrimp were a nice size but the sauce was too salty! So much so, I'm sure to be teetering on High Blood pressure now. Ugh. Hate to say it but the food didn't have enough kick for me and my boyfriend was just as disappointed with the Mussels. I'm hoping it was just a bad night. *sigh* I so wanted to love this place.
(2)
Sam W.

This is the second and also last time my boyfriend and I will come here. The food is you're average "meh" food, the service is annoying and pretty inattentive. The only good thing about this place is the beer selection, but it's not good enough to make us come back.
(2)
Gator P.

First timer. Stumbled in after finding out we had a 2 hour wait at another joint. Glad we did though. Cool atmosphere for a date or just to grab a brew and watch a game. The menu was simple yet diverse offering eclectic takes on originals. We had the Kari Kari dumplings as an appetizer. I'm not a fan of cheese but my girlfriend enjoyed them. She had the lamb tacos and the lamb was very tender and they gave a healthy portion. She also got a side of sweet potato fries and they gave enough to feed an army. I had the fish and chips (fries) which are made with different fish options depending on the day. Mine were made with mahi mahi and it tasted fresh. I got two of their house are beers which were very tasty. Service was good and punctual.
(3)
Mr. G.

We went on a Friday night for drinks and dinner. The view upstairs from the balcony is wonderful and the flights are a great deal if you'd like to try some locally brewed beer. However, the food was not very good. I ordered a bbq sandwhich that had a soggy bun with dry and tasteless meat. Despite the food it's a great atmosphere. I'll probably be back.
(3)
Gregory B.

The customer service was awesome. we enjoyed the atmosphere, the beer selection was plentiful. I had the calamari which was fairly mediocre, and the fried fish tacos. The meal was ok. Nothing too special about it. My fiance had the salmon which was good. Overall, I probably won't be visiting again but would suggest others to give it a try.
(3)
Jen L.

Honestly, I've been to other locations of 5 Seasons Brewery and even though this one was brand new, I wasn't abnormally impressed. The food is very overpriced for the amount of money you pay for it. I tried the Lamb tacos and Shrimp and Grit Cakes. The Lamb tacos were very good and the tzatziki sauce was on point! The Shrimp and Grit Cakes were the exact opposite. They were not good and not what I was expecting. The sauce did not smell good for starters and the portion was really small. I believe it was four shrimp and a tiny Grit Cake for about $12. I was definitely hungry after that. The beer menu was big (as it should be for a brewery). I had a cocktail called the "Poison Apple" was amazing and the beer was pretty good and average priced. There is free parking in the parking lot or on the roof I recommend this place for a good drink and nice atmosphere, not the food.
(3)
Kristin L.

Oh, 5 Seasons, you broke my heart. The hubs and I had to return a couple of kegs to Hop City after his 40th birthday bash. 5 Seasons is right next door, and we had been planning to go for a long time. The time was finally right! Concerned about the Father's Day rush, we got there right after they opened at 11:30. The highlight of our visit was the greeting from the hostess. From there, it was all downhill. We came in happy, with high hopes but not unreasonable expectations. They were immediately dashed. Our server seemed, well, dim. I asked for coffee and she said that they make all their coffee in french presses and they were all out on the floor, so she didn't know when I might be able to get some. I looked around at the half-empty restaurant at 11:30 on Sunday morning and wondered who they coffee pigs were and why there were not enough french presses for all of us. They certainly were not within my field of vision. Husband asked server to tell us about the Lamb Offal on the menu, and her reply was "They are organs from the lamb." Really. She disappeared to get our water. 20 minutes later, we had drunk our water. No coffee, no order had been put in. However, we had had plenty of time to study the overly-complex 3-part menu (regular, brunch, and daily specials) and make our decisions. Husband ordered the offal and shrimp and grits. I ordered biscuits and gravy, a fried egg (the choices on the menu were fried, scrambled, and "hard") and bacon. We were still hopeful, even though strangely all the brunch menu items seemed vaguely similar. Nothing stood out, so I cobbled together my meal from 3 side dishes. Server grudgingly agreed to bring us a cup of brewed coffee "if that would be okay." OF COURSE IT'S OK! IT'S SUNDAY MORNING! COFFEE! The coffee arrived and it was fine. We drank it. 20 minutes more, and the food arrived. I asked the runner for more coffee. I inspected my food. I had a very hard egg with the yolk broken, and floppy bacon. No coffee came. I ate one of my biscuits, which did not seem fresh. Now I was very sad. The server did not come back to check on our food or us. No coffee came. We had been there for almost an hour, at the beginning of the Sunday brunch shift. Finally I went to the front door and asked for a manager. I told the (friendly) hostess our tale of woe. She was concerned, agreed this was a problem, and she went to tell the manager. Manager came, appropriately asked what he could do to make us happy. I had hope again! I am an optimist! I said I wanted a fried egg, cooked bacon, and coffee! That's all -- I am a girl of simple needs and reasonable expectations. I did not ask for a comped bottle of champagne, I did not ask for anyone's firstborn. I wanted an egg, bacon, and coffee. He agreed, also said he would comp the check, and bustled off, presumably to procure these simple items from the kitchen. These items did not come. But then, the hostess -- the friendly, sincere, trying-so-hard hostess -- came. In her hand was a French press of coffee! She said that one of the servers had taught her how to make it, as this was her first time. As she was pouring the coffee, Husband said, "How long has it been brewing?" and she looked at him askance. "Brewed?" was her response. (My stomach began to sink.) I sighed. I tried the coffee. And, I know -- this is hard to believe -- the coffee was cold. She had made it with cold water. To her credit, she apologized and whisked it away to the back. Husband and I stood. Another server, taking care of the table next to us, offered to get us some coffee and apologized. We said we were just going to go. And we did. When we got in the car, Husband admitted that his shrimp and grits weren't good either. And we never found out what the offal was, although he did eat all of his food. Pro Tip -- you can't cook 3 different kinds of offal on one skewer. They are different meats. We went to Publix and bought coffee beand to grind and make at home. It was a terrific cup out of the Mr. Coffee, hot and strong and fresh. I had 3 cups of it in a span of 30 minutes, sitting on the deck watching my dogs play in the yard, wondering why I'd ever want to go out for brunch on a Sunday morning again. Two stars, all for the hostess.
(2)
Glenn S.

I previously gave a 3-star review after we tried 5 Seasons for the first time. The beer and appetizers we had were very satisfying but we had lack luster entrees. A week ago the owner, David, contacted me about the review. He expressed his disappointment in our experience and invited us back. I told him how we enjoyed the beer and appetizers and how great their roof top deck is. Also, how great their staff is. The entrees were the only disappointment. Today, in the mail, I received a $50 gift card and a letter from Moses, the General Manager. I will definitely be returning soon. Great customer service.
(5)
Emmie L.

Wow, this place is so nice. I've been here twice in my life, and each time I leave satisfied and impressed. First of all, this location is so incredible. It is located in west Midtown and offers a two story industrial building with a giant patio overlooking Atlanta. On nice summer evenings you cannot choose a better place for a romantic date with your significant or in my case, a romantic date between myself and good food. The service is excellent. Very helpful and accommodating people. I will say that they messed my order up last time, but I am know it was on accident and they were very quick to fix it and have it right out to me. Now, I can only offer a limited view of the food as I have not tried all that much here. I have gotten burgers here twice because I just happened to be craving them at the time. The first time I had it on a bed of arugula and that was an excellent choice. The beef is cooked to perfection and it is quite flavorful. I paired it with asparagus with what tasted liked vinegar soaked tomatoes and these were absolutely incredible. Next time I went I was a little more conventional. Classic cheeseburger with fries. Can't go wrong. They offer interesting things like antelope burgers which my friend had and commented that it was delicious. If you are looking to try new things at a place that is consistently good, try it here. Also, their beer menu is immaculate as I am sure you can imagine. We happened to see on the creators of Monday Night here, and we creepily glanced his way a few time. That has to be a good sign, right? :)
(4)
Erica J.

I've been to this restaurant a few times and have experienced mediocre service. Today was surprisingly poor. The restaurant ran out of shrimp and salmon. It also took a long time for our food to come to the table and some of the items we asked for were missing. The manager did the best to make things better by offering a percentage discount off the check. Not sure if I will return.
(5)
Juliana T.

Food is average. Beer selection is disappointing for a brewery. Bar staff is friendly but not exactly the kind to engage on conversation. The place is surrounded by better bars and restaurants, you're better off going elsewhere if you are a foodie.
(3)
Na L.

The food here is amazing! I had the BBQ chicken tacos and a side of sweet potatoes fries. Both dishes were flavorful and fulfilling. The portions are nice too. Service was nice and tentative. I'm definitely coming back for more food!
(5)
Richard B.

Drinks - tasted a couple beers and they were alright. Seems like they have a nice selection. Food - Got the alligator and soup. Not hot. Nothing special. Most of my table also had luke warm food and there wasn't much positive feedback. Service - Terrible. Took an hour before we could order. Then another hour before we got our food. When we said something, our waitress was very defensive. The manager was also very defensive. I understand things happen, but when I'm paying for a night out, I don't want to hear explanations for why everything went wrong. At least attempt to serve your customers. Never going back to this place.
(1)
Chris H.

If you are into locally grown organic food, this is a good place to try. Heck, they pioneered rainwater beer until the county ridiculously put an end to it. I have been wanting to go here for ages. When a colleague and fellow Yelper checked in, I jumped on my hopped on my ultimate pedaling machine and headed to Marietta St. Greg bailed on me by the time I huffed and puffed my way there. I forgive you man. First thing I noticed and appreciated was the bike rack. You had me at hello. Sat at bar and met brewmaster, bartender, and chef. Like to meet the people responsible for my dining experience. Asked for rainwater beer but I was a year too late. Got beer with Lavender that was first rate. This is an old review that I forgot to publish but better late than never I suppose. Full disclosure: 5 Seasons was second on my list for places to get a burger. My fav "double stack" burger that Bocado has forever captured my heart, screwed me over by closing their kitchen 15 min before closing. Big mistake my Bocado friends because 5 Seasons grass fed burger was off the charts! They were more than happy to serve me which is how it is supposed to be. Grouppo was a gentleman and a scholar. I will be back soon!
(5)
Kay M.

Located in west midtown, this place ha a really cool vibe. Very laid back, food is always great. They have vegetarian options in addition to gluten free food items and beer. They also have an awesome outdoor area, great for hanging out with a group of friends, co-workers.
(4)
Sport L.

So, the beer selection of their own in house brewery is great. The service also, on point, of the 4x we have been here. The food, I have to say isn't astounding. The prices are eye opening as well! As in, WTF!!! The Kari Kari appetizer has no crab meat in it and this is twice now that we have ordered it. However, a rotating menu is interesting and tonight, I had the rabbit enchiladas and was delightfully pleased. It still gets three stars, as the turkey burger and fish and chips are just, meh.
(3)
Michelle L.

Very cool place. I love their beer selection and the concept of reusing the hops for their bread which is quite good.
(4)
Candace M.

I was really disappointed with this place. I had passed it so many times and thought that it would be better. The food was either too salty, had to much mayo or was just not good. The staff was nice enough and helped with beer selections but even the beer was just OK. I don't think I will go back.
(2)
Morgan Z.

We ventured outside our typical restaurant choices in our neighborhood of Inman Park and decided to give 5 seasons a try. It was a great choice! I noticed some of the reviews as being mediocre - but we had very attentive, kind service who provided with lots of recommendations that didn't disappoint. My fiancee had the duck and I had the beet salad with a very large and delicious portabello mushroom on top! We shared spelt bread - and I think I could have made a meal out of the bread and beer. A very nice place to relax, unwind, eat a great dinner, have a great beer (or 3) and still be able to hear the conversation at your table.
(5)
Lauren A.

I really love the beer here, but the food can be really hit or miss. Great: craft your own bloody mary for brunch. Not so great - Shrimp and grits comes with grit... cakes? Out of the 5 (all different orders) "brunch" options I saw, i was saddened to think the granola looked the best of them all. Server was super friendly and he was around and attentive. Did take much longer than expected to actually get food or drinks though. Maybe delay at the bar? I'll be back, but likely just for drinks and maybe apps.
(3)
Savannah S.

I visited this place today for the first time. I ordered the fish tacos and my friend ordered a burger. We also tried the calamari. Food was ok, not amazing. We enjoyed it, but will not visit again. Our bill came up to around $45 + tip. Pretty pricey for a burger and fish tacos. Perhaps this place is better known for its beer selections. But we did not indulge today. Service was friendly.
(3)
Apearl C.

I enjoyed my experience here. The server was friendly and attentive. I was with a large group but she kept up very well. The food was pretty good. I was surprised by the size of their menu. I can not speak on the beer selections since I do not drink it, but everyone in my party raved about a few of the selections.
(4)
Angel K.

Definitely a great place to stop by. More enjoyable on the balcony at night, the view of Atlanta's skyline is gorgeous! My first visit dessert was the flourless cake, yum! (:
(4)
Anna B.

We LOVE this place. The upstairs is prime, but we love the downstairs too. Both has indoor and outdoor areas! The entire menu is fresh prepared and locally sourced. The quality is just awesome. The beer is always fun to experience, and I highly recommend doing a flight to taste 6 at a time for less than the cost if 1 pint! It is chill and comfy and yummy; what's not to love???
(5)
Derek B.

Reallllly liked this place. Bar/brewery/gastropub ftw. My advice, have a seat at the bar and do the beer samplers while munching on some apps/a meal. For the sampler you pick 6 of the brews they have available that day(13 when I went) and get a small, but healthy, glass of each. I don't recall the price, but it was fair. Do that twice and you'll try pretty much all of them. While all were good they highlights were definitely the Gluten free beer, not bc it was gluten free but bc it was good! There was also a 2.5 year aged beer that was amazing. It was very champagne like and had a goat cheese aftertaste...weird, I know, but man was it good. Food here is pretty great also. Spent grain bread is amazing, and cheap. Pretzels are ok, crab rangoons(called something else here I can't recall) are great but a bit salty, and the fried hen...holy cow is that thing awesome. Only downside is they can't sell their beer for you to take home due to some weird Georgia laws that need to be changed.
(5)
Terri L.

We had a party of eight, and were slow to all arrive, slow to order, and lingered for quite a long time. The waiter was very patient and prompt with everything. The beer is great, and the food is okay. I have to say I like the one on Roswell Rd much better. They are very good about bringing samples of beer, and it just has a better vibe.
(4)
Celeste M.

I love coming here for the sky bar area and the brews. You get a great view while you drink great beer. However, this time, I did not come for the beer. I came with a group for brunch. They recently added a brunch menu and I was eager to try it. I got the Mexican breakfast which consisted of eggs, chorizo, chips, avocados, rice and beans. I was disappointed in how bland the meal was and that the salsa was runny and did not look or taste fresh. From now on I'll stick to their brews and brunch elsewhere.
(3)
Christopher D.

This is a tough review. I'd like to give this place a 3.5 but, as per usual, I'll round up to a 4. There are a few things I really like about this place and a few I do not. The good - They have a decent amount of beers at any time rotating on tap along with a small batch cask most Thursdays. The beer quality is overall good, with some beers being very damn delicious, although others are just okay. They focus on local/organic food and you will see a lot of things on the menu you would not expect from a brewpub (and it's delicious food). Also service is usually decent (not great, but not warranting complaining about - save for maybe one or two servers). Outdoor/upstairs seating is always a plus, as is the non-smoking environment inside. The bad - Their best beers seemed to be offered for a couple weeks and then gone for a long time (perhaps they're just being drank at a much higher rate and they can't keep up?). They've been saying a saison has been 'coming soon' for around 5-6 months and I can't get a straight answer about when it will be released. It can get a bit loud in here, but that's to be expected given the location and amount of people that can pack in here on the weekends. Lastly, they have a lot of TVs but they are all located right next to each other and are quite small, you can only view the action from a couple of the seats. The ugly - It can get expensive. $7-9 for some of their beers (and that's for less than a pint), and their food is pricey given that a lot of it is local/organic.
(4)
Sophie K.

I came to get a drink with some fellow grad students, and we were hungry. Yelp made it seem like the beer was good and the food was not. I was happily surprised! I'm not a beer person, but I enjoyed the one I ordered. For food, I got the Antelope sandwich (added avocado) and sweet potato fries. I was more so curious was antelope tasted like, I figured with cheddar, bacon, onions, and mushrooms, you couldn't really go wrong. Sweet potato fries were really good! I had a taste of the my friend's fried alligator, and it was also good. Prices are a bit high here but not too terrible. Our server was super nice and very patient when we couldn't decide what beers to order (my two companions got the sampler, which they enjoyed because they got to try a bit of almost everything). Very good service overall, but maybe that was because the place was pretty empty (it was a Monday night).
(4)
Michelle W.

Unfortunately I am not able to comment on the food because my husband and must have been invisible to the servers and were therefore never even acknowledged as being there tonight. When we arrived at about 8:15 there was a party of three at the bar and 3-4 tables of people seated outside on the deck. There were 2 bartenders and 3 servers and a hostess. They were definitely not understaffed for the number of people there to eat. We asked to sit outside and the hostess gave us a table between two tables of people who were close to being finished with their meals. We were given menus by the hostess. A server, who we assume was supposed to wait on our table, waited on the two tables to either side of us and passed us at least 5 times without ever as much as looking at us. We put our menus down to indicate that we were ready to order, and we continued to wait for about 15 minutes at least after being seated. No server ever even looked at us. Finally we gave up after watching a group of 4 arrive and receive the attention of a server while we had still not even been greeted. There is really no excuse for a server to not even acknowledge a new group seated in their section. Our server could have just smiled and said hello and gotten us water at the very least. 5 seasons was a huge disappointment to us tonight. We really wanted to enjoy the lovely night together. We should have gone to 6 Feet Under where we have always gotten excellent service outside with a view.
(1)
Jana H.

Solid 4 stars. The food is good, as well as the beer (all of them...ask for a flight). We started out with the spent grain bread - I love bread from beer, what can I say. The soft sitter served on the side is also a great topping. For my entree, I chose the shrimp and grit cake (appetizer portion) and the side salad. It was delicious and the perfect amount of food!
(4)
Tammy C.

Chase is the best thing about our experience and great beer for choices that were not sold out. Foodies do not come here- our best appetizer out of 5 were the Gator Bites and the Fish and Chips was so greasy! Handcut fries were good - soup of day was terrible! Antelope Patty Melt was interesting but not inspirational! I did not order a entree after other reviews and thank the fellow yelpers for the warning! We tried Edaname, Crab Angels, Rice Cakes and oops... Oyster appetizer was also sold out! Hungry.... Run Thirsty....Come On !
(2)
Angela H.

This was the very first 5 Seasons that I had dined at last year, yet I hadn't been back until recently. My friend had made a reservation for about 20 people at 8 pm on a Friday for her birthday dinner. Several tables had been put together in preparation for our large group. Six of us had arrived on time, and three others arrived about half an hour later. While we waited for the others, our server took our drink orders and checked on us every 10 minutes or so to see if we wanted anything else while we were waiting. Around 8:45 pm, my friend gave our server the "OK" to take two tables away to seat other customers who were waiting. Although our group ended up being just half the size that the reservation had been made for, our server and the other employees were incredibly patient and kind about the situation. They didn't make my friend feel bad at all, which was a huge surprise considering it was a busy Friday evening. Many restaurants don't even allow reservations for large groups on Friday nights, let alone seat just part a group. Kudos for their friendly and accommodating staff! I ordered my usual, favorite meal at 5 Seasons - the Honey Curry Grilled Georgia Chicken sandwich with fries. By the time we got our food, which (thankfully!) didn't take too long, it was well after 9 pm and we were starving. * Beer Battered Onion Rings w/smoked tomato mayo ($8) - One of my friends ordered the onion rings and kindly shared with the group. I'm not a fan of onions in general, and I wouldn't ever order onion rings myself. However, I'll munch on onion rings if it's offered. The onion rings were cut thick and served hot. I thought they were actually pretty good with the tomato mayo that is served with it. Although it's not cheap, the portion is fairly generous and good for sharing. * Honey Curry Grilled Georgia Chicken Sandwich ($11) - Per my reviews for the Sandy Springs and Alpharetta locations, this sandwich consists of grilled chicken with arugula (salad greens) and red peppers between warm, herb-encrusted focaccia bread. I usually LOVE this sandwich, but this time around, the focaccia bread was a little harder than usual. It didn't taste as fresh as the past couple times I've had this sandwich at the other locations. However, the honey curry sauce that is served with the sandwich was as delicious as usual, especially with the fries. Since we were celebrating my friend's birthday, the server let the birthday girl choose a dessert off the menu. She chose the Flourless Chocolate Cake with vanilla bean ice cream. * Flourless Chocolate Cake w/vanilla bean ice cream ($5) - My friend let me try some of her birthday dessert, and I thought it was amazing! This was the first time I had ever tried a flourless chocolate cake, but it was a real treat. I would recommend it to anyone who has room for dessert after dining here! Overall, 5 Seasons Westside gets 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 because of the excellent service. Again, my chicken sandwich wasn't as good as I've had at the other locations, but the service was exceptional. If this 5 Seasons was closer to my house, I'd probably come here more often. [Review 205 of 366]
(4)
Kristin B.

5 Seasons has really grown on me. My first couple of visits, I was underwhelmed by the overpriced menu where nothing really "spoke" to me. However, my last few visits have found me having a hard time deciding what to order because everything looked so good. They've done a good job building a varied (in both price point and food selection), farm-table-esque menu, and they also offer a wide array of delicious specials that utilize seasonal produce. I particularly love any and all of their salads (especially the one with arugula and roasted beets) topped with grilled salmon, which they cook to requested temperature. It's so nice to be able to get a beautiful piece of organic/wild salmon cooked to medium-rare! The attraction here for many is of course the beer though, and they always have a wide selection on draft. My favorite is the watermelon beer that they only offer in the summertime, but take that recommendation with a grain of salt, as it comes from someone who is not really a "beer person." 5 Seasons is particularly great for groups of all sizes. They have a large space upstairs on the second floor with great views and its own bar that's perfect for special events. Additionally anyone who has every planned a group birthday dinner for a party of 14 (who all need separate checks, accommodation for special dietary needs, etc) would be amazed by the service we got here on a recent occasion of this type. Excellent service, separate checks (with no automatic gratuity added!), and they even cut and plated the cake we had brought for no additional charge.
(4)
Ashley T.

I've really tried to like 5 Seasons and have even hosted a birthday party there. I've recently concluded thought that it's just not worth the money for the food you get. The 2 stars are for the sometimes good beer and that, easy parking, and that they have sweet potato fries. The minus three stars are because the food is hit or miss, the overpriced food and slow service.
(2)
Megan M.

I've been here three times, each time for brunch before heading back to Nashville after a fun-filled Atlanta weekend. I am honestly considering scheduling another trip to Atlanta just so I can eat dinner here. Or stay and drink all day, really. They have the best food menu of any bar I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot of bars), they brew amazing beer themselves, and they'll make pretty much any specialty cocktail that you can think up. I've only sat at the bar when I've been here so I can't comment on the waitstaff, but the bartenders are all friendly, funny and knowledgeable about their beer. If you're anywhere in Atlanta, make time to stop by here and check them out. You won't regret it.
(5)
Kena V.

Not too bad...urban ambience, cool skybar and patio. Great& speedy service. I didn't feel it was too over priced because the seafood was pretty fresh but I had to hold back a star due to the lack of seasoning :-( I ordered beer battered fish&chips and all I tasted was beer...no salt or even a hint of pepper. The Lemonade waaaaaaassss awesome tho!!
(4)
Jasmine S.

We met a group of our friends here for a late Friday dinner and drinks. The place is nice, nothing really special as far as decor goes. I ordered a margarita, chicken wings, and Caesar salad. When the margarita came out, there was a really strong smoked smell (think BBQ). The drink tasted way worse than it smelled. I asked the waitress to smell it and she also tasted it, and agreed that the drink was "gross." I told her I of course did not want it. She ended up telling me that apparently they smoke the potatoes that they use for their potato salad. Well they put their homemade margarita mix in one of these containers that housed these smoked potatoes, ultimately infusing the mix with this strong, smoky smell. Gross!!! Anyways, my girlfriends Caesar salad came out before mine, and I noticed that it was some romaine lettuce stalks with a vinaigrette looking dressing sparsely drizzled on top and a few croutons. Forgive me, but I am a Caesar salad snob and from the look on her face after eating it, I knew that this was not for me. I tasted the dressing and it was kind of bitter and not Caesar like at all. The waitress said that this is made in house without egg.... Some things just don't need to be messed with. I asked the waitress to cancel that order. My wings came out and they were good-keep in mind I was starving as it was after 9 pm by this point. They forgot all the meat on one of the girls Cobb salad's that she got for her entree. My husband said his Cuban sandwich was super dry, and the french fries that the waitress raved about were not good at all. Overall, super disappointing after a long week of work. As far as service, the waitress was nice would disappear for long periods of time. $50 dollars later, we left unhappy and hungry. I will not be going here again.
(1)
Clayton A.

This place left me with mixed feelings after I paid a visit with some locals taking me around the craft beer heaven that is Atlanta. We had visited the excellent craft shop next door and came in to try some of the brews they offer here. The first thing I noticed is that the server really didn't seem to have a command of the beers he was serving. That's not what you'd expect from a GOOD brewery or brewpub; employees should know and love the product they're selling. Second, the waiter didn't offer or encourage tasting a few beers to find that special one. To me, this is the beauty of the new craft movement. There's an education component and employees should be prepared to do everything possible to leave the customer loving the beer and wanting to come back. Anyways, I had the Storm Trooper Imperial Stout and enjoyed it. It was a good representation of the style, with a big booze presence masked my delicious malt profiles giving off chocolate, coffee, caramel, bread and other notes. I also tried a friend's Berliner weisse beer and wasn't quite as impressed. There wasn't enough tartness to make the beer exciting. I also noticed a number of different barrel-aged beers for sale in bottles and was tempted to pull the trigger, but at $20+ per bottle, I wasn't willing to pull the trigger on a complete unknown. I'd say this place is worth a visit if in the area, but with places like Porter Beer Bar, Wrecking Bar and Brick Store Pub in town, this place can easily become an afterthought. Oh, and the spent grain bread and calamari weren't much to write home about in the food department.
(3)
Queenie D.

Their specialty craft beers were delicious and the prices are reasonable between 5-7 bucks a drink. The food, however, was not that impressive for me although the menu sounded quite adventurous and innovative. We came here to just chill and have a couple of drinks with some friends. We tried several beers and I honestly cannot remember the names (lol) but I do remember not being too impressed with my meal. We ordered the sweet potato fries with the chocolate and chili mayo dip: interesting but the fries were quite soggy. I also had the cuban sandwich plate with the coleslaw as my side item. The coleslaw was actually quite good, but the sandwich itself was nothing impressive. Honestly, I can make better sandwiches from home (ouch* sorry guys), so they can improve on that or just take it off the menu entirely. But! the crafted beers were awesome! We loved the bartender (was it Ernie?) and then being able to sit outside on a lovely Saturday night with friends after a Braves game. I suggest to park on the rooftop parking since it was easy access from there.
(4)
Mandi S.

As a former employee, I admit I am a bit biased. But for real, Chef Dave is the reason I eat anything other than chicken tenders and fries. He is nothing less than genius. I used to be a picky eater, but I will try anything he makes because everything he puts his touch on is delicious!! I once said I would eat my own toes if they were covered in blackened chili glaze. And if you don't like the Kari Kari there is something wrong with you. PS the beers are yummy too... The staff is having a great time here, and so should you. Did I mention the rooftop view that overlooks the downtown skyline?
(5)
Desiree G.

Definite 5 stars, I absolutely love this place. You cannot come to, live in or be around Atlanta and not visit this place. If you are a food and beer enthusiast - definitely stop by here. 5 Seasons is locally owned, beer is brewed in house and they buy from and support local organic farms in GA. Even if you are with a people who aren't into beer (I was with my best friend who DOES NOT drink beer) they have a huge variety to choose from, you'll probably have to walk them through it. They also have wine and whiskey barrel aged beer. The staff is super knowledgeable and love talking about the company they work for which adds a hospitable touch to dining and drinking here. The food was DELICIOUS. I order snack foods and sides to try more things at once. I had their gulf shrimp and cheddar grits (a year later I still remember how great it was), fingerling potato salad, edamame and rice balls. A friend ordered their duck that was coca-cola curred (so good). Just go! Buy a t-shirt while you are there :) And if I am not mistaken they do brunch!
(5)
geoffrey s.

Would have been 2 stars but gave them a bump up for good service and beer. Ordered the Organic Grass fed Georgia burger. Asked for medium rare, came out dry and overcooked. Definitely not worth $15 (after the added bacon and cheddar. The building is cool and the view from the upstairs patio is lovely. I'd go back to drink but there are tons of places I'd rather eat at for the price.
(3)
Margaret P.

In my travels I'm always on the lookout for good, locally-produced and seasonal food. In this, 5 Seasons delivers. I'm a semi-regular visitor to Atlanta, and now it's part of my routine to head up there for "tapas Tuesdays", where you can get a small plate paired with a short pour of one of their beers. Of the five or six times I've been there, only once was I not completely impressed by the food, and even that time the food was light years better than any food I could have gotten near my downtown hotel. Service has always been friendly and accommodating; not in the TGI Fridays sense, but in a welcoming Southern sense. Food comes out almost alarmingly fast, yet I've never felt hassled to finish and give up my seat. Recommendations: the spicy coco butter substance that comes with the sweet potato fries is addictive and unfair to my waistline. The seasonal salads always knock it out of the park, and even the smaller size is a serious serving. Seasonal ice creams and sorbets are made in house and are well balanced. I'm not a huge beer drinker, but their selection rotates frequently and had a lot of different styles. Their bourbon & whisky list is one of the best I've found in the central Atlanta area.
(5)
Jai R.

I came here without ordering food. Just to hang and have drinks. The atmosphere was OK, I loved the natural light in use. So as far as being appealing to the eye, yes, indeed this is the place. As for service, I'm not sure if they bottle their own wine for each customer to pour up a glass but gosh darn it took a long time to get a drink. I couldn't have imagined getting food here. On the good side.... the parking is great.
(2)
Seth H.

Lunch: Weekly special - Chicken, peaches, basil pizza & seasonal roasted veggie plate w/ oyster mushrooms, squash, potatoes, and fried green tomatoes Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Average: 5 Some of the freshest food I've ever had at a restaurant. The pizza had great flavors and I was delighted with the marrying of tastes of the basil, mango, and chicken. The oyster mushrooms, while simply roasted in oil, were so good! The squash was a type I 've never tried/seen before and the fried green tomatoes were crispy, not soggy. I wish this were a regular dish because I would go there again just to get it. I'm excited about going back to this place. I feel like I might have to try the special again.
(5)
Sophie J.

Let's start by saying very slooow service for a not so busy place. The restaurant appears to be a hit. Great curb appeal in a trendy location. The food was TERRIBLE! I guess I should have known when the table next to us barely touched any of their food. ...I ordered: BBQ chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. Came cold. I got dry bread, lack luster chicken with a very hot flavorless sauce on the side. The fries were like rubber and drenched in oil. I ate the rubber fries because I couldn't finish the sandwich. ...My mom ordered the shrimp and grits. Her food was worse than mine. Cold. There are no grits, it's a grit cake with NO flavor or resemblance to grits. It was served in a bowl of soupy like sauce with chorizo, a couple shrimp and a scrambled egg. All in all, we left hungry. No desire to send the food back to the kitchen. If the star dishes don't pop, likely nothing else there pops. I suggest a new chef or chef Ramsey to rehab this place.
(2)
Kristin M.

Went for lunch the day after Christmas and had a great time. The service was very good, and food tasted extremely fresh and noncommercial if that makes sense--(sometimes you can just sort of tell when food tastes 'chain-y'). We ordered a couple flights of beer along with two other beers on their own and were pleased with the selection and prices. (Also, they offer a free beer or dessert on your birthday, and the birthday boy opted for the beer--a nice touch). For food, we started with the pretzel, then ordered a pizza, a salad, soup of the day, and a few burgers. (The small size salad was enough with the cup of soup, unless you're starving). Great overall ambiance, and we would definitely come back again!
(4)
Dee P.

This is a pretty cool place to hang out and get a drink. The food here is good as well. They have diverse offerings on the menu, so there's something for everyone. Being vegetarian I've had the black bean burger, fries, garlicky mayo sauce, and seafood chowder. Everything I've had has been great! Companions that I've dined with have enjoyed their regular burgers too. Being that this is a brewery, expect to find tons of choices of beer. But, if you're a non-beer drinker like myself, you'll find plenty of other drinks to choose from as well. What I love about this place is their rooftop deck/patio. When the weather is nice out, you can sit up there and have an awesome view of the city! Parking is easy here too, as there is a free deck right behind the restaurant.
(4)
Maria P.

Eric, our server was amazing ! He was so friendly and waited the perfect amount of time until he came back to ask for drinks, apps, and then for our meals! He have great suggestions to the menu too! We sat up on the roof outside it was a great view of the city ! Great service !! Great view, great food and very reasonably priced ! The crab dumplings were very good, and I don't eat any fish at all, they were not fishy at all! Definitely try this place when you stop in atlanta ! Ask for eric, he's awesome !
(5)
Alex H.

What a disappointment this place was. Went in for a Friday date night and was looking for a relaxing meal. When I got there I went to the restroom and a waitress was in there talking in her phone. I don't really care about that but she didn't wash her hands which really grosses me out. Not the biggest deal so I went back to my table. Our waitress was great, don't remember her name but had long blonde hair. The downfall to this place is the food. Everything was over salted, and that's coming from a salt lover. My fiancÃ© got the duck and it was so salty he had to send it back after one bite. Then his shrimp and grits came and still way over salted but didn't want to send it back. I got the black bean burger and had to cut off the top of the burger due to the layer of salt on top. Plus my spinach was drenched in oil. I understand some liquid and oil with spinach but it filled the bowl that it came in. The layout of this place was nice, staff was nice but like all the other reviews have stated, the food is a waste of your money. Best of luck!
(2)
Wendell B.

So we had a 7:00 p.m. reservation, and arrived a few minutes before with my "outlaws" to meet our son and his wife; goal: to celebrate my wife's birthday two days ago and our son's birthday two days hence. It was a chilly night, and once inside we were told that we could sit at the high top inside the door until our table was ready. But every time the door opened, an icy blast came through. Within seconds, greeter Bradley came to our table, before we could even order a drink, and asked if we would like to dine in the Chef''s Room behind the kitchen. She explained that it was behind the kitchen, and Food Channel addicts that we are, we were excited to see the inner workings of the restaurant. She dried up the floor and then led us back into a beautiful, curtained room in the back, private and lovely, and assigned the super efficient Jules to our party. Since we were celebrating birthdays, we were so pleased to have this private space to catch up on family happenings. We all ordered some of their wonderful brews, and my wife and I as usual got samplers, and they were perfect. (My father-in-law got his favorite Bloody Mary, including a list to check off the ingredients he preferred!) We shared several delicious appetizers, including spent grain bread, arancini, buffalo wings and habanero poppers, which were just hot enough and not palate prohibitive. We ordered a variety of entrees, including house made bratwurst, sweet onion turkey burger (prounounced the best!), organic beef burger with avocado and bleu cheese, fish tacos, and bratwurst pizza. Beers ranged from Rosebud milk stout to Cellar Dweller to Iron Horse IPA to Lilllie Saison, and all were wonderful. As we were leaving, we all agreed that this was one of the most special nights out we could remember. A few of us had been here before but this night was better than all of the experiences of the past. Bradley and Jules made us feel like visiting royalty.
(5)
Brent T.

Great brewpub with fine, fine locovore grub. Go get it.
(5)
Anita C.

I ordered a Boon kriek and it was warm!!!!! For those of you who love beer, you love yours ice cold, right!?!?!? The guy who served us was extremely rude to my friends and he was making a mocking laugh at my friend for no good reason!!!! I wish I got his name so I could put it on my review for all of you to avoid! I have never heard of anyone in the service industry mock a customer!!!!
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Megan E.

Came here with a large group of people for a friend's birthday dinner. My husband and I arrived a bit early and had a drink at the bar. It was our first time and the bartender did a great job of recommending beer based on what we said we like-he was spot on. They did a great job seating such a large party (around 20) and our waiter was incredibly attentive and helpful. That's about where the good things end though. My husband ordered what sounded like a margherita pizza, though to be fair it wasn't called such on the menu. It didn't look--or taste--like any other pizza. It was more of a cracker crust with scattered shredded cheese and a few basil leaves and piddly tomatoes-no sauce to be seen. He ate the whole thing but mainly because he was really hungry. My portobello burger was actually quite good but a little heavy on the balsamic glaze. My sweet potato fries that came with were practically black. Still edible but pretty dry, I'm surprised the kitchen sent them out like that. We won't be eating the food again-it wasn't that great and it was quite expensive for bar food. I'd see us coming back and having a Friday night pitcher of beer, but that's about it.
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Abby M.

Based only on my visit for lunch today, I am disappointed for 5 Seasons-Westside that their reviews are so across-the-board and that some really are negative. To be fair, however, our lunchtime hours of about 3pm until 4pm (on a Sunday, no less) may not have let us see an accurate representation of a typical to busy service at the restaurant. We were immediately seated at a table near the front of the dining room, which is fronted by floor-to-ceiling glass panes that give the room an airy atmosphere that really freshens and livens the feel of this location. Given the semi-emptiness of the floor, I assume we could have chosen either a booth on the perimeter, a table in the middle of the dining room or a pair of barstools without opposition. Our server, Courtney, was AWESOME and I was pleased that when she greeted us and gave us menus she also asked if we would like a tour, if you will, of the beer list. Now, I work in the beverage industry and teach beer classes for the company that I work for; I can generally figure out the gist of a brew without the full explanation. However, I had never been to this location and I absolutely love learning about new beers (or beers that are new to me) and enjoy hearing the description and opinions from a fellow beer geek, or at least someone that knows more about the specific pint than I do. She did a fantastic job of briefing us on each offering and told us just enough about the selection to allow me to knowledgeably choose one; it didn't hurt that she respectfully threw in her own two cents, which I took advantage of in making my own selections. She also made two good recommendations from both the standard menu and the specials list, which was a full printed-off page of daily specials and seasonal items that are not on the more permanent menu. As soon as our beers were delivered, we ordered the Kari Kari "snack" and were not quite ready to place our entree orders. Courtney told us to take a few minutes to make up our minds and when she came back to take our requests she returned with the appetizer already in-hand. The crispy won ton-wrapper exteriors of the small deep-fried pockets were golden, but not oily, and the filling, thought scant, was piping hot with crab (not sure if it was real or imitation) and cream cheesy goodness and the ponzu was just right to cut through the richness of the pocket. In addition to the Kari Kari, Courtney suggested the specialty pizza topped with bright red chorizo, fresh cilantro, large-diced avocado, sweet onion and [maybe fontina] cheese. My S.O. seemed to really like this choice and was awesome enough to pass a slice my way... and it rocked! For my own entree I went pseudo-healthy and opted for the large "Club Salad." I wanted a lot of food on one plate and this more than satisfied, and I rarely say that about a non-modified salad. This was a garden (and barnyard) of heaven with a bed of arugula, spinach and various mixed greens topped with tender pieces (not unnatural chunks) of chicken, bacon, ham, tomatoes, sweet onions, pickles and croutons all tossed with a tastefully light amount of 5made ranch dressing. I am glad I did not request the dressing to be kept on the side, like I usually do, because they actually used the right amount of dressing and incorporated it evenly and thinly. Now the beer. From the sips that I tried of the Peach Ale and the 5A Pale Ale (which they point out is Jerry Seinfield's apartment number) they were both quite nice. The Peach Ale was a little peachier than I generally enjoy in a beer, but that's solely personal opinion and I am sure it is popular here in Georgia. Their 5A Pale Ale had nicely-pronounced new-world hops and was a more refreshing summertime alternative to the beloved IPA that has taken the beer world so strongly by storm. The Watermelon Wheat, undoubtedly inspired by 21st Amendment Brewery's Hell or High Watermelon (a wheat beer from San Francisco make with fresh watermelon), was awesome and actually had more body, flavor and brightness than its west-coast counterpart. Not to mention that it was served with a neat wedge of fresh watermelon, which I am an unwavering fan of. The Smoked Session beer was the most approachable rauchbier (beer made with malts that have been smoked) that I have ever had and was "sessionable" at less than 4% ABV, or alcohol by volume. I definitely will return to this location the next time I am on this side of town or whenever I can make a trip out of another Hop City/5 Seasons visit. And just in case anyone from the 5 Seasons-Westside location ready this, please give Courtney some recognition! Regardless of whether she is a huge beer nut or not, she knows how to make her guests feel at home and comfortable with their selection. Whether you are a tried-and-true beerophile, a novice drinker or you don't know the difference between a lager and a stout just doesn't matter here; you are bound to find something that you like that you probably haven't had before!
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Keith A.

I discovered 5 Seasons quite some time ago and sort of by accident. I took a cooking class at the Kroger School of Cooking. It was led by 5 Seasons partners David Larkworthy and Dennis (I can't remember his last name.. and I'm not sure he's still with the restaurant). Dennis taught us how to roll sushi and David talked about the 5 Seasons menu and beer. I still roll sushi how Dennis taught me and I enjoy David's lessons about paring food and beer. Though I haven't visited 5 Seasons very many times. I always have good memories. I've lunched there with my mom, spent time at the bar, and had a late night snack - all at the Prado. Tonight was my first time at the Westside location. I was starving, thirsty and wouldn't make the trip to Decatur in such condition. There were 3 people in the place and the kitchen was closing in 20 minutes. The bar service wasn't rushed. I had my choice of the full menu and it may as well have been in the middle of the regular dinner service. The first thing I ever ate at 5 Seasons was the grilled rice balls, so I stuck to the familiar. That has to be the most perfect appetizer ever created. Palm-sized rice cakes grilled and served with a light slaw with ponzu sauce. Perfection. Apparently it's a traditional Japanese snack. God bless them, I could eat 'em all day. I added to that an order of lobster and chorizo tacos. Wonderfully spicy and tangy. I can't tell you if there was any lobster in it but the sausage was dynamite. I'll put this location on my return list. It's a huge space and has an upstairs deck. I wonder what it;s like when it's really busy. I'd recommend it as a good destination.
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Candice M.

Just finished my meal and am plotting how I can make it back here tomorrow. This is my new favorite restaurant; I just wish they could export it to Austin! :) A couple of friends and I went here and shared a bunch of small plates. Everything we had was absolutely the best: mushrooms under a brick, calamari, vine ripe tomatoes and basil pizza, beer braised mussels and vine ripe summer tomatoes. For dessert we had the blueberry tart and the sorbet trio. Oh, and our server was attentive, cool and explained the concept of the restaurant in depth.
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Cara B.

Our group came here for a celebratory graduation dinner. Beers all around the table. The IPA was good, my neighbor liked the belgium white. My boyfriend and several others had the stout all thought it was oddly light for such a dark beer. The menu is pretty expansive. Despite the options, my boyfriend and another friend decided to have the burger. It was a mistake. Very little flavor and not very juicy. Definitely would not recommend it. I had the rabbit enchiladas. The presentation was beautiful, but the food itself was just okay. The rabbit was very dry, and the sauce lacked flavor. Merr.
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Kurt N.

I had the Ploughsman and was very impressed. It is on the pricey side, but is high quality food.
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Alexa G.

I can't comment so much on the food (as I only had a calamari appetizer-which was tasty) But the management was more than nice arranging for a reservation of 10+ people, sans a reservation fee like some other places I have ran into around town. Free deck parking, ice cold beer, and friendly staff!!
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Sarah E.

Let me preface this review by saying that I didn't drink any beer while I was at this 5 Seasons location the other night. Maybe next time. I did, however, try several food items. I've been to the original 5 Seasons location in the Prado shopping center on Roswell Road a couple of times, and I remember the menu there being more creative. There were so many offerings that caught my eye and I wished I could try everything. It's been a while since I visited that location, so maybe the menu has changed since then. But when I perused the options at the Westside branch, I just didn't find that much to be excited about. I was waiting for a friend who wasn't going to be there for a while, so I ordered something small in a desperate attempt to avoid having to go back outside in the 90+ degree heat before she arrived. I really wanted to love the beet salad, but the beets and goat cheese just didn't seem to have much flavor to them. The salad was also missing the candied walnuts that were supposedly a part of it. It was an okay salad, but certainly not outstanding. When my friend got there, we split the chicken wings (you get 6 wings for $5). The wings were probably my favorite part of the meal. They make their wing sauce in house and I really just wanted to drink it. For dinner, I ordered the reuben with a side of sweet potato fries. The reuben is made with brisket instead of corned beef and served on flatbread, but they do tell you that on the menu - if you're a purist, don't order it. The sandwich was good but didn't really stand out. The fries were pretty good, but I like the ones at Vortex better. My friend ordered a burger, which she said was amazing. Our service was really good, too. Our glasses were constantly refilled, which was quite a feat since it was boiling hot outside and we were sucking down ice water like it was air. Our server was cheerful and pleasant and didn't complain when I wandered in, sweating, and told him I was waiting for a friend who might not be there for over an hour. I would definitely go back to this location because of the convenience (I work 5 minutes away) and good service. I just wasn't as wowed by the food as I have been at the original restaurant.
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Kevin L.

5 good reasons to dig 5 Seasons: 1. Saison du Bob - crisp golden Belgian brew, perfect for sipping outside under the sun. 2. Outdoor upstairs deck - combined with a beautifully sun-drenched afternoon and a pleasantly cool breeze, there's no better place to be for a relaxing lunch. 3. Cool-ass server - the kind that'll give you a -real- opinion when you ask for one, and makes the food happen. 4. Antelope burger - just cuz you get to say you've had antelope. Oh, and it's juicy and delicious, although I'm not completely sold on the flatbread it's served on. Wicked fries, though. 5. Price - ain't necessarily cheap, but considering how full I was when I left, the stellar ambiance, and the no-nonsense service, it's certainly fair.
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Brittany K.

Alligator eggrolls FTW! Suggestion to anyone considering dining here: If the weather is nice, go upstairs and ask to sit outside. Lovely veiw. NEVER sit outside on the first floor. Traffic is super noisy and you'll hardly be able to hear your own conversation! I haven't had much here, my friend and I have ordered the alligator eggrolls (the soy chili glaze was yum), a blue cheese wedge salad (eh- not that great), and the some chicken liver appetizer special that was pretty good. The Moscato D'Asti they serve is also great. But what really makes this place for me, is the veiw!
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Mitch B.

Im not sure I trust Yelp anymore. I read some of these reviews on this restaurant and they just sound like stupid people. This was hands down the best service I have ever recieved at a restaurant of this level in atlanta. As opposed to some of the reviews, we got a full reading of the beers/specials and everything we needed to make a choice. When we got our food it was of high quality especially for the price, same for the beer. The only small complaint I have was the spicy-ness of the food took us a little by surprise. The waitress appologized for that and took note. I would give a 4 for that normally, but I would like to counter-act some of the rediculous reviews I have seen in among the rest of the "real" reviews. Foodies can not always be trusted for a good review.
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Lindsay W.

I am giving this place 2 stars because 1) They have parking that is free and 2) they have outdoor covered seating. I went on a Tuesday night...the slowest of nights for most restaurants. I did not expect the service to be THAT slow also. Our server obviously needed training. We ordered a beer sampler and she brought it out in brandy sifters. She did not have a list of the beers and their flavors and it was made clear that they were not in order. We orders two appetizers - Edemame and a bowl of beer cheddar soup. For dinner we ordered mussels and scallops. We made it VERY VERYclear that we wanted out apps first. I could not understand why it was taking 20 minutes for it, but then a man in a white teeshirt comes out with ALL of our food. I told him that we wanted our apps first and to bring the other food back to the kitchen. He gave me a nasty look. I told him to ask the server. The edemame were fine- I do not know how you can screw those up. The soup on the otherhand, tasted like it had been old and reheated and had so much spice in it, that all you could taste was heat. I have had better. The entrees were good. No complaints EXCEPT the server cleared my plate before my friend was done with her food. It is a shame that such lousy service come out of that establishment.
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Art V.

Stopped in this afternoon with 2 friends. Very slow restaurant. Beers were so so. The IPA was very bitter. The Venus brew was over the top with coriander. Totally overpowering. The food, generally, sucked. 2 of us had the pulled pork sandwich. Very bland and tough meat. The fries were limp and barely warm. Asked for replacement fries and got hot, limp, and greasy fries. Friend ordered the mussels. They were bland. Also ordered the beet salad, but the beets and goat cheese just didn't seem to have much flavor to them. Overloaded with red onions, made worse by the fact that the menu had no mention of onions. The salad was also missing the maple glazed walnuts that were supposedly a part of it. Really nice waiter from some farm town in WA. Look at the Rating Distribution chart above. More 2 star ratings than any other. #'s don't lie.
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Scott M.

Went to this spot on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The weather was perfect, the company was great (at the time), and the drinks were tasty. I love the rooftop deck that allows for you to enjoy your meal or cocktails with an interesting view of the city. The space looks fantastic, and I wish I had enjoyed this a tad bit more when I was in the city. Although I didnt try the food, the items that were coming out of that damn kitchen looked delicious. I am sure this is going to quickly become a hot spot in the city once ppl give it a try.
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Michelle B.

This was my first visit here, and being the multi-tasking b&%$h I am, I had several agendas: a meeting and a Scoutmob deal. How nice for the organizers to let me "take care of business". I have to peruse menus before I go to a new place or I'll drive everyone crazy with questions and can't make a decision. (That's why I do buffets!) I had my palate set on lamb chops, but when they presented me with the specials menu, I got lost! I ended up ordering spicy lobster tacos. Probably because I was craving lamb, the tacos disappointed...the lobster was finely chopped, the spices overwhelmed, and the corn tortillas were toasted instead of steamed, which made eating these suckers a true challenge. They were built upside down, with the avocado on the bottom...they were very rich; I couldn't finish them and had them packed to take home. To take advantage of my Scoutmob coupon, I ordered the mussels next. The order was huge, the mussels were squeaky fresh and the sauce was magnificent. Fennel, beer, garlic, butter and parsley with just a touch of red pepper...YUM! Both dishes came home with me. The lobster tacos were much better after marinating for several hours (they rocked at 4 this morning and I was NOT drinking!). I just finished the mussels and focacia, with butter dripping down my chops, for "brunch". The sauce is too good to waste. I'll be having it over rice with veggies for lunch. Heaps of menu items to try...lots of specials (Monday is Gluten free day, and everyday is 1/2 price tapas 5pm-6pm)...friendly bartenders that will let you taste their housemade beers before you buy? I'll be back! I forgot...they only serve beer brewed in house, they change weekly; all produce is local...they have farmers who grow just for them and a guy who drives to Florida several times a week to get fish. Pretty impressive!
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Solomon W.

5 Seasons is definitely located in a hipster district, but I felt like it was very low-key and casual. When I went in, the bar was fairly spacious, and the service was not too rushed or stuck-up. My server was awesome and willing to talk. They have a cool selection of unique (but expensive) bottle-conditioned brews. The beers are roughly $30, so be prepared to pay a premium for some cool booze. I am a Porter fan, and the only dark beers they had were the special bottles; sadly, I could not afford to get one... for price and sobriety sake. I got 2 half pints, one of the Provence saison and the other of the Stepsister saison. Both were great; the Provence was a little fruitier, and the Stepsister was a bit heavier and berrylike. I was disappointed that the cheese tray was different than advertised: a heavy cow's cheese instead of the leiden, and a gruyere instead of the gouda. The Gruyere was nice and nutty, and the cow's cheese was creamy. I really liked the "spent grain" bread; it was warm, soft on the inside, crusty on the outside, and the carbohydrate had a nutty flavor. The blue was good, and the local honey was a nice pairing. The pimento cheese "brulee" was not anything noteworthy. As brulee is normally not hot in the middle, this one was room-temperature/cold, as well. Sadly, I would have liked it warmer; the cream-cheese consistency was too thick and creamy. I also would have preferred more pungency, as most Southern processed cheese possesses. 5 Seasons is an awesome brewery/restaurant for anyone looking for a cool little spot to grab a bite, hang out at, or simply a place to enjoy a drink.
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Andre G.

On 2/15/2012 Intersect Group held a consultants happy hour. The food was amazing the staff was excellent. The employees that really stood out were Greg, Frank, Colby and last but not least Francesca. Guys I apologize, just found my list with you all names on it. I promised to give you guys your praise and you guys were awesome, funny, knowledgeable of the beer and other products. One of my best outing in Atlanta in the last 20 years. I Will have my next event there and ask for those 4 individuals mentioned above. Oh yeah, the room that the event held in was awesome. The patio view of the city and comfortable seating. Folks you all just have to check it out, trust me you will not be disappointed. Thanks guys, Mr. Adrian Green
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John H.

I was not expecting the food to be so good! Man, not your run of the mill bar food. The beers are awesome. Gotta get the Complicated Issues IPA. The space is really large (has that Westside warehouse feel) which is great. We had this waitress named Jillian who was super hot. This place has it all!
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Ben C.

Everytime I go here I am constantly trying to figure out if the food is very good or just ok. On the one hand it always seems fresh, but I think the flavors are somewhat off. I'm not sure what it is. The view from upstairs is really nice. The main problem with this place, however, is the fact that the beer is never cold enough.
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Jill S.

What can I really say about 5 Seasons other than it's bar food at it's mediocre best. Just about each person in my party had a burger, which we devoured b/c it was a BURGER, but the sweet potato & regular fries left much to be desired. What can I say, I'm a fry kind of gal...mess up my fry, mess up my meal! Our waiter was very attentive and cracked a few jokes with us so that was a plus. I thought the setup of the overall restaurant was conducive to a bar slash (I like saying slash than using a / ) dining room b/c some of the chairs looked to be 'refurbished' from someone's grandma's house. Charm? Ehhh... Another spot that may be good for a group and a standard burger, skip all the fries.
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Bryan A.

On a recent trip to Atlanta, we happened upon this place while driving around Atlanta. I thought to myself...brewery, food, looks okay.....let's try it! Oh, how I wish I hadn't judged the book by its cover..... First, when we went in, the place was dead. There were a couple of people at the bar and a couple of people at the tables. They offered for us to go upstairs for live music; however, we just wanted some good beer and food! Our waiter brought out a beer menu on a chalkboard. Their selection sounded okay. I ordered their Saison Ale. It was okay; however, it was nothing to call home about. As for my meal, I got the Ploughmans dinner. The sauerkraut was the only decent thing on the plate. It had a good flavor. The potato salad was bland and boring. The salad was a basic salad. The "5made" sausages were pretty disgusting. I personally LOVE sausage; however, these made me want to throw the whole plate out. The blue cheese was just blue cheese crumbles and the deli mustard was your typical stone ground mustard. The sausage was so bad, I ended up cutting my bread in half and made a hot dog out of it covering it in blue cheese and mustard. If you are in Atlanta and want good food and great beer, look elsewhere!
(1)
Belinda S.

Yummy yummy BRUNCH! Came in on a rainy Sunday morning, do people even know they serve brunch? We ordered the soft pretzel to share which was awesome and came with a delicious buttery mustard. I had steak and eggs which was very tasty. My girlfriend ordered a BLT with avocado on focaccia. She gave me a bite, mmm mmm. She ordered one of their draft beers, I think it was called Golden something. I had a mimosa that came in a tiny glass. Probably should have stuck with beer in a brewery. Service was friendly and knowledgable.
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Micah W.

I hate to say it, but I don't like this place. Went for an early dinner, sat out on the patio, and was really hoping for a good meal. I really wanted to like this place. But I just couldn't. The service was terrible. Really slow and things like bringing our food when we don't have any silverware and we have to flag our waiter down to get forks so we can eat. That kind of stuff is just unacceptable in my opinion. Then the food- it just wasn't good. To me, it was pretentious and just overdone. I like simply done food, good flavors, fresh ingredients. This seemed overly complicated, too many flavors on the plate. And it just didn't work. It just wasn't good. And it didn't seem freshly prepared. I'm sure it's not prepackaged food, but it didn't seem fresh either. I couldn't quite figure it out. So I will not be going back.
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Stephanie W.

If I had reviewed this place a year ago, It would have been fewer stars, but I wanted to give it time to find its feet. I'm glad I did. We went for an impromptu date night, pretty early on a Friday night, so it wasn't particularly crowded. We ate in the upstairs area (inside because it was COLD). The service was very excellent. I ordered a pretzel for an appetizer and it was warm and fantastic, perfect amount of salt (I'll order a pretzel anywhere, can't resist). I had a pork entree (with a "slaw" of shredded brussel sprouts and apples, topped with a chipotle type glaze) from the specials menu - which has local and sustainable meat and veggies - and it was phenomenal. Perfectly cooked, with a glorious blend of flavors. They were out of their one cider to drink, so I had a glass of wine. We had the pear tart for dessert, which was less wonderful as the pastry was a little tough. I was really pleasantly surprised, and using that scoutmob coupon at the end just was the icing on a really nice evening.
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Jenn D.

I ended up here again for a work related lunch and was more disappointed than on my previous trips. The service was awful. They had a large party upstairs and I think they were concentrating more on the party than lunch guests. We had to ask for spoons for our soup. Twice we were told "your order will be right out". If you have to say it more than once, it's just not true. Waters were refilled around the same time they finally remembered to bring us the check. The worst part though was when they were complaining about the number of people using Scoutmob in earshot of the customers. I had the salmon curry dish and it was so bland and boring. The sauce barely tasted of curry and any flavor seemed to just vanish with each bite. Totally not worth the price or the hassle.
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Scott M.

This is by far the best of any of the 5 Seasons Brewing restaurants. The food is always good and the beer beats the other 2 locations hands down. When ordering beer ask a lot of questions, consider the cask beer they have at the moment, and then think about ordering a conditioned bottle of beer. The casks and bottles of beers come and go, and when their gone their gone. Just the other night I was here and went through 2 750ml bottles of "Great White Buffalo" beer with one of my best friends and his 21 yr old. This cask aged Belgian style beer was off the charts, AND the food was outstanding. After we polished off the bottles we changed it up and ordered individual glasses of beer. I always enjoy this place and have never had a bad experience (food or service).
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Ben E.

A terrific place that seems to have finessed the rare skill of uniting a culinary approach with service style. The handcrafted beer made on site, the local-food driven gastro-pub grub, and I-drank-the-Kool-Aid-and-loved-it service is all roughly polished and sincere. The large dining area may feel empty at times, but that is only because the place was constructed in anticipation of a West Midtown renaissance temporarily delayed by the economic kiss off. When Facebook opens its next door office, good luck getting a seat.... Go now.
(4)
Damon T.

Good date restaraunt. Eclectic food and great beer for a microbrew. Sit on the roof if you can get a seat. Not a cheep place so if you do bring a date make sure its someone you like.
(4)
Erin M.

Hello beautiful! They have gluten free pizza - at no extra charge, delicious gluten free beer - on a separate tap, a star on the menu that denotes which items are gluten free, and good, friendly service. Speaking about service, granted I've only been there once, but this kid was good. He walked me through some of the beers, the food, everything. I felt like he was actually trained and that 5 Seasons sends their employees home with menus and beer lists and tells them to study them then actually tests their abilities. Honestly, I don't see that much anymore. That used to be a standard practice but lately it seems any jack/jill can get a waitressing job anymore and have NO idea what they're doing. So thank you, 5 Seasons for having at least 1 fully competent employee. I was a bit taken back by the prices but can totally understand as the food is local/natural/free-range/blah blah. I will gladly pay extra money for that. I AM from Upstate NY after all. I had some amazing gluten free pizza, and even had a few slices to take home for lunch the next day. The gf beer was hands down the best gf beer I've had. I'd love to get some bottled! Maybe? Anyway, I was there with a normal "I can eat all the wheat I want" eater and he liked my pizza too. He enjoyed the 2 beers that he tried as well. I'll definitely be back. I'm actually pissed I haven't been back yet, hopefully soon.
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Brett B.

Good food, slightly better than mediocre beer. 1.The beer: Not bad. On par for what I'd expect from a brewpub. Palatable, but not amazing. I have to admit I only tried the beers on tap. Maybe their bottle aged beers were some treasure that I missed out on. 2. The food: The seasonal variation seemed interesting. I was also impressed by the diversity. Definitely much better than the typical pub food. And everything tasted delicious to boot. 3. The service; Not terrible. It took a while to get my sampler, but after that, wasn't bad. The server was friendly and brought extra beer samples. 4. The environment: Decent environment, but nothing to write home about. Worth checking out or even becoming a regular at. Would definitely like to go back.
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Todd P.

I would come back to 5 Seasons *just* for the beer braised mussels. Despite being called a small plate, they give you a healthy pile of mussels in the most delicious broth with sweet onions and shallots, and a hefty piece of focaccia. This dish is a winner in my book and a great excuse for me to come back to partake of some of their other specialties -- aka, BEER! I washed it all down with a pint or two of their Double IPA, a nice, bright beer with not too bitter of a finish. There's ample, free parking in the lot in the back, too.
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Alex B.

I had the organic farm greens salad and the cheese plate, and my friend had the scallops and the fried green tomatoes. All of it was quite good, and I really appreciated the organic and locally sourced ingredients. The beer was very good, too. Overall, everything was very good (although not mind-blowing). I'll definitely be back.
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Susan S.

Food pretty good. Fresh ingrediants are always a plus! I had the antelope burger and it was ok. Tasted decent but was a more like a dense veggie burger consistency since there is very little fat. Fries would have been better if they were hot. Hubby's veggie plate was good. It consisted of curried eggplant, grilled watermelon (which was serverd very cold and not grilled and had to be taken back) once served was quite tasty. Argula and peaches, potatoes and asparagus rounded out the plate). Service was not really good so marks were lowered for that. May try again because we like eating fresh!
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Michael D.

I have a large group that I have taken here twice since (on short notice, too). The staff here is CONSISTENTLY friendly and smiling. They never give me grief about coming with 20+ people in a couple hours notice. They just bring us upstairs and deal with us in a friendly, professional way. These people WANT you there. I've been here several times to eat and have never once felt a remotely negative vibe from the staff. I want to go back for a sunset because the upstairs patio would be great for that!
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C J.

Oh, how I love you, Five Seasons, my friend. With your house brewed beers and the food. I could spend hours in here. No, days! No, weeks! And the espresso stout would keep me all geeked. And I would eat that damn pizza that fills me up every time: Wild mushroom and asparagus-- a combination so divine! I recommend you for dinner, for parties, for lunch. If someone's dining single, or has a huge bunch of people. It's true everyone will leave glad after the amazing food and beer they will have just had!
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missy g.

I was pretty excited to check this place out. great location, great rootop deck, cool menu. I was disappointed in service, in the menu, in the food. It was okay, but in times like these, okay isn't good enough. I had the burger thinking it was going to be spectacular, it was dry and flavorless. Charging $1 to put bread on the table seems silly to me and another way for the restaurant to make an extra buck, literaly. maybe i'll give it another try, but I won't be running back. There are too many good/ fun places in the neighborhood being Six Feet Under, La Fonda, etc...
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Ron R.

good beer . They even have a delicious gluten free beer...tastes more like punch
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Kate B.

I went to 5 Seasons for a tweet up. We were upstairs in the skybar, and my only complaint is that it's seriously loud up there! I had the Scotch Abbey, which was a good enough for me to drink two. Afterwords, we had appetizers in the restaurant. We had the calamari, alligator eggrolls and kari kari, as well as a pear tart for dessert. The food was all pretty delicious, but the sauce pairings were a bit odd. The dipping sauce that came with the calamari is absolutely delicious. Like I would take a bath in it if I could. However, the ponzu sauce for the kari kari and the sauce with the eggrolls were both seemed to overpower the flavor of the food. (We totally used the calamari sauce for everything. It's delicious.) I'll definitely be heading back to 5 Seasons to try out more of their beers.
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M A.

The patio has now been graced with my presence, and it's divine. Watching the sunset against the Atlanta skyline? Beautiful. It's also open, not too loud, and has it's own upstairs bar so you're not waiting on drinks for a while. As for food, I'm going to add that the steak is divine as are the fish and chips! The steak is tender, moist, delicious... melts right in the mouth. Mmm. And those sorbet flavors I mentioned before? I remember now that I had margarita a while back. This time I had mango, strawberry, and grape, and let me tell you that they were all excellent - especially grape. Whoever makes those should get a well-deserved raise or something!
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Jami M.

The smoked potato salad is incredible and Cowin is the best server ever!
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Sarah M.

I dined here on a chilly December night because the Scoutmob deal is expiring soon and I loved the pizza here when I went to the original location. I like the space, although its so open that it doesn't feel very cozy in the wintertime. We ordered the belgian white beer and it seemed kind of flat to me- like it didn't have the bubbles that a beer should have. Kind of disappointing. My companion started with a wedge salad - which was bland despite having red onion, toasted pecans and tomatoes. He added salt and I'm not sure that helped. I found the menu to be lacking in shareable starters. We both ordered off of the specials - I ordered a pizza with pork, pineapple, pickled jalepenos and white cheddar - the pork was more like ham/proscuitto but it was delicious- the kick from the jalepenos was perfect and I found the combo to be tangy/sweet/spicy. I devoured my pizza. My companion had the brisket special - the waitress wasn't very well versed on the special because she came back to ask if he wanted fries whereas the special was listed with potatoes/greens - we clarified. It looked tender, but not as tender as I would expect brisket to be. It was fatty and yet not as cooked down as I would expect. He didn't clean his plate. With Scoutmob this was a reasonable meal - no real hits or misses save my pizza, but a solid meal. With a space this large and an audience this captive on the Westside, I would expect them to hit it out of the park a little more.
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Thomas H.

I didn't have a bad experience at 5 Seasons Brewing, but it wasn't anything to write home about either. I visited this location with about 10 co-workers as a farewell to one. Since it was early in the afternoon, there was no problem getting seating for us all. The wait-staff was excellent the entire time we were there. I had a few different things, but the only thing that was very good was the beer. They must have some talented brew masters, because the beers I tried were great. Also, the onion rings were pretty good as well. The flavor was right on, but I prefer my rings a big thinner (no harm no foul there though). The Maker's I got was $10 (9 plus 1 for ice... really). That's a little absurd. I could have walked to the Vortex and gotten it for less. The menu online doesn't correspond to the menu in the restaurant. Actually, the menu in the restaurant doesn't correspond to the food in the restaurant. I wanted the ribs plate diplayed on the site, and my wanted the crawfish on the menu. Neither were available. I settled on a rib appetizer that was ho-hum. We decided to get the fish tacos to split, and they were just OK. So, if you just want a few beers and to hang out with your friends, 5 Seasons is the bees knees. I don't suggest anything else though.
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Margaret M.

Positioned on the newly polished edge of Atlanta's West side 5 Seasons represents the pungent social aroma of urbane evolution of what was just a few years ago a sucking vortex of grinding poverty. Remarkably, the menu and food offerings are skillfully constructed to the point of impressing food industry veterans such as my Father! Yes, the beer is up to the same standard. The bad... As usual the owners pinned hopes on a shiny modern interior falls short in simple things like "foliage, fire, and water elements" that represent a crushing reminder of how important it is to soften interior spaces with the elements of nature. Sadly the upscale menu clashes with the big screen televisions ominously installed above the bar Overall, a worthy venue and menu that represents Atlanta's move West. But too cold and new to be a home base bar for the likes of me..
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Dina C.

Great space, great beer, and great potential. I still think this location is getting its bearings though. Service is friendly, but slow and somewhat choppy. While I respect a pub that tries to enhance its menu with organic choices, creative selections, and local ingredients, the menu at this location is quite pretentious and overpriced for the atmosphere of the place. $14 for a salad with a protein is a bit much and a pub should offer some typical pub snacks at affordable prices for those who want a small snack with their beer. I would suggest 5 Seasons to tone down its menu. I would recommend management to fine tune its service, events, and live music choices. It has great potential, but it needs work.
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Emily L.

Don't see what the hype is about this place! My experience was ok! I actually took a look at their menu on line before my hubby and I decided to come here. From what I read on the menu it sound very interesting! Here we were at the restaraunt waiting for someone to sit us, come to realize we had to go upstairs! We went upstairs and sat on the patio so that we will be able to see the view outside! It started to become alittle chilly so we change our seat closer to the bar! Our server took forever to take our order which is a big negative for me!!! We finally got to order after 20 minutes of waiting! We had order some type of bread and alligator egg rolls for our appetizer! The bread was alright but the egg rolls was actually really good! Our entree was just a waste of our money! The hubby ordered a reuben sandwich with sweet potato fries and I order curry chicken sandwich with regular fries. Both of the entrees were a big disappointment!!! Maybe it could just be the fact that I cook alot at home I maybe expecting too much! Or maybe it's not good at all! I don't think I would come back here! Both the service and food was not worth the money that we spent there!!!!
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Erin W.

Iceboxx Watermelon Wheat Beer--WHAT? How about, the best beer I've ever had in my life! Yeah, I like fruity beers (Sweetwater Blue, Sam Adams cherry Wheat, etc). Really didn't think I would dig the watermelon beer here at 5Seasons, though, but holy cow, it went down like Kool-aid. It comes with a little watermelon slice on the rim. The watermelons came from local Moore Farms. Go try this seasonal beer while they're still pouring it! And the upper level patio is as good as it gets for me.
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Brigitte M.

Oh dear. Where to start. Driving by this place looks great. It also is nice on the inside. The view on top of the patio is decent (although there are better views in Atlanta). The service is pretty good. The food on the other hand, is a different story... I have a friend that swears by 5 Seasons and has been pestering me for months to go. So I went for lunch and had a little cup of their Lobster Bisque (what my friend 'highly recommended') which was absolutely not worth my time or money. It had no flavor. That was experience #1. I like to give the benefit of the doubt. I thought I would give it one more shot. This time we ordered Smoked Brisket Reuben sandwich with sweet potato fries. The beef was overcooked on the sandwich and the bread was completely soggy. We also ordered a caramelized onion and asparagus goat cheese pizza. The pizza was just average--nothing to boast about, and there was absolutely no goat cheese to be found on it. I have lived in Atlanta for 5 years now and love to go out to eat at all the new spots. I am a very generous rater in general-but this just is not a good restaurant. Now if you just want to drink beer, and skip the food, my rating might not be worthwhile for you.
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todd s.

On my Brew Tour of Atlanta I stopped by here, and glad I did. A great range of very eclectic beers, as well as some traditional favorites. Won't offer my thoughts on my favorite beer because everyone's taste is different; order the tasting flight of everything they have on tap and I'm sure you'll find one you'll love. I was particularly pleased with how much the server knew about the beers. The atmosphere is a bit sparse and loud, but it's a brew pub, not a French restaurant. What did you expect? Food was also quite good -- served quickly and hot. Will definitely be back.
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Laura W.

5 Seasons Westside, you're like the gangly kid brother of your Prado predecessor. If you could just get your act together, you'd be on my regular rotation, but as it stand, I'm going to have to sit back and wait for you to grow into your potential. As always, I applaud your appreciation for local, farm-sourced ingredients. Sure, I wish your kitchen would do a little more with them -- my Georgia peach and arugula salad with berry vinaigrette, for instance, was a great flavor pairing, but poorly composed -- I wanted to get the contrast of spicy/bitter arugula and height-of-season peaches in every bite, but you just stuck the peaches on the side, and not enough of them. Bummer. And my braised Asian beef entree was just a weird combination... maybe I should've known better than to order a lean cut of beef braised, but it sounded interesting. Still, the lobster bisque was tasty enough, and The Boy's steak frites were solid. And those two person "feasts" for $30-$40, like the duck five ways? Those actually looked pretty neat; I'll have to try that next time. But let's talk about the beer. You're a brewpub, right? And I appreciate that brewmeister Crawford Moran is branching out and experimenting with new brews. Trust me, I want to support local brewing, and oh how I wish this state allowed growler sales. But that's another story. Here's the thing, 5SW: your ideas are fantastic, but your execution is seriously lacking. I can chalk some of it up to lack of experience or the new brewing setup, but your beers are all vaguely watery and off-balance. The only one we really enjoyed was the watermelon wit -- one of three different wheat beers on the menu, might I add -- which actually pulled some great cucurbin notes from the melon rind. A rare success in our lineup of four beers in which maltiness and body were largely nonexistent. What's really confusing is that there are several outstanding beers at the Prado that could have -- nay should have -- been pulled over to the Westside brewery as standard "house beers" to create some consistency between 5SB locations. The Seven Sisters Munchner alone would revive the beer list, and if you added the Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale, I'd be a happy girl. Which isn't to say you shouldn't keep experimenting -- I'm all for it! But please, make sure you have some dependable A+ beers in your lineup... or give me a call when you grow up and want to play with the big kids.
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Rex O.

The best housemade beer in the world, which this isn't, couldn't make up for the overpriced mediocre-and-below food, the lacking service, and depressing space. I want to like this place, I've tried a few times, ain't happening. Maybe a reality show should intervene and provide a suck-ectomy.
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Darren H.

I'll have to agree with Alex H. on this one, I wanted to like this place more due to the location & building but with the rather limited menu items and so/so food it's hard to want to go out of my way for this place even if it's right across the street from Octane.
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Greg B.

5 Season Westside for me is all about the beer and the location. Every Thursday at 5:55 they tap a new cask, which goes right to the hand pumps. I love all their regular line up of beers and there is always something new to try everytime I go in. The bartenders are super attentive and Crawford the brewer is usually on hand to describe each beer to you. Also, 5 Seasons Westside brews all of their beers with filtered rainwater which is pretty cool. I am not really a foodie, so I do not come for the food, but it has always been fresh, delicious and compliments the beers well. Located between downtown and my neighborhood, it is often difficult to make it through "the beermuda triangle" without stopping in to see what they've got brewing! The only downside I see is that if you eat there, it can get a bit pricey, but they do have appetizer specials during happy hour. Great atmosphere and an awesome view of downtown from the upstairs bar.
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Elaine O.

Great concept (local, sustainable) but just doesn't deliver. I've only been a few times but it nothing on the menu speaks to me and I've always left feeling 'meh.' It's pretty pricey (it is still a gastropub). The beer is just alright. Tuesdays are a decent deal - tapas & [small] beer pairing for $7. (The braised pork with okra was disgustingly slimy though.) Service is great - Jonathan got me that heirloom tomato salad that wasn't on the menu :)
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Rachel B.

Where's the rainwater beer? It has been raining enough in the ATL to brew it, and what's with the live musician who cannot play or remember the words to the songs? Meh is right. I prefer the Prado highly over this place.
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Sheila M.

We looked forward to the opening of the 5 seasons midtown since we've loved the Roswell Road location for years. Before I detail the disappointments, I'll say a few good things. Each of our food selections were fairly creative and tasty. The huge upstairs patio had a nice view of the midtown skyline. Beer was fine. It'sin a nice location with Octane Coffee across the street, 4 or 5 galleries right there, an Italian market across the street and Hop City, a nice beer and wine shop, next door. That might be where the standouts end. Service was mediocre at best. The wine list (yes, I know it's a brewery) was limited. It was hot that night so was looking forward to a chilled white. The list of white wines was pretty uninspired and weighted heavily towards Chardonnay. The Riesling I wanted was out. That left maybe 2 non-Chardonnay choices by the glass. Next, one of my food choices was sold out. I think the thing I found most disappointing about this location is how chain-y it felt. There seemed to be more than the usual number of tourists making it seem even more so. How does a restaurant with 2 locations manage to feel like a chain? We might return, but only for the location and view.If we want the good meal and service that we're used to from 5 Seasons, we might have to suck it up and drive to Sandy Springs.
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Michael E.

I went back to 5 Seasons last week after they've been open for a while now. The beers were excellent and so was the service. I haven't tried the food again yet, so I'm hoping that will be the same. Either way, glad to have them in the neighborhood and it's my go-to place for a quick drink after work if I don't want to leave the Westside.
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Julie R.

Went back to try the burger, and WOW! Move over, The Earl. This is my new favorite burger in Atlanta. I am really surprised that no one mentioned 5 Seasons on the recent favorite burger thread. My waiter, who had a cool British accent and a total sweetheart, talked to the cooks into letting me order it since it's only on the lunch menu. No way, Jose! This burger warrants a regular appearance on the dinner menu as well. Unlike most cooks who read "medium-well" or "well" whenever I order my burger medium, they do it just right at 5 Seasons. Yes, I do expect to see lots and lots of pink on my burger when I say medium! Are you picking up what I'm putting down? 5 Seasons certainly did. The quality of the beef is one of the best, if not the best, I've had in Atlanta. It's so juicy and flavorful.. I couldn't figure out how they seasoned the beef, but it must be laced with voodoo powder because I was instantly hypnotized. It comes with lettuce, tomato, and onion, but I relished it plain with just their awesome homemade bun. I didn't need to complain that it was missing the cheese I ordered because it was just perfect as was. Again, WOW! Their onion rings also are worthy of high praise. They are beer battered and comes with some kind of creamy sauce in which I tasted hints of curry - without a doubt the best onion rings I've had in Atlanta. I ended up having a fried fest because I ordered fries with my burger, which were excellent as well. I love places like this where the chef allows the quality of the ingredients to speak for themselves and don't do any fancy footwork to create unnecessary and fireworks. I had great service again but noticed that the couple next to me didn't. Please get it together, Mr. GM. You've got an outstanding product and a great location. Make the service part run like a well-oiled machine, and your restaurant should be hopping every night! 4.5 stars. p.s Tried their goat cheese cheesecake. Hmmm.. The kind of goat cheese cheesecake I prefer to make and eat are extra creamy and smooth. This had a gritty texture, just like the crust. It was still good, but I wasn't a fan of the texture. Hence the 0.5 star deduction.
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J Det D.

This place is OK. What can be hit or miss at 5 Seasons is the service. First, the food is alright. Nothing amazing, but for the price I think it's pretty good. Lots of yummy fried foods and their specials are pretty creative. My favorite so far has been the duck prosciutto with pomegranate seeds and onions. One irritating thing is their wine selection. Every time I order a wine they don't have it. Ever. Ok, so maybe you should invest in a separate wine and beer list so you can reprint one when you never, ever have that wine. Just a thought. What really sucks about the place is the service. I have had some fantastic servers and then I have had some of the worst servers of my life. Hubby and I went on a Wednesday night, so it wasn't too busy. Our server came and took our drink orders and said he would give us a minute to look over the menu. I didn't think he'd give us 20 minutes. Half of our drinks later with the menus sitting closed on the edge of the table, our server decided to show up. The food took forever to get out and when it did show up we didn't see our server for a long time. Other servers stopped by, but when it came time for the check it took over 45 minutes. Now I get that some servers are new and need a bit more time on the job to do well, but we stacked all our plates on the end of the table and put our coats on and sat. And sat. And sat some more. I think this is a very helpful cue that the table wants their check and wants to leave. When the check arrived it was wrong. Did we get that quickly fixed? Nope. Our server left for a long time and finally reappeared with the correct check. I quickly handed him my credit card so we could leave. Oh, you don't take this type of credit card, ok here is my....wait! Where did you go??? Yes, he left as I was trying to get a different credit card. So we wait some more and some more. Finally we left cash. Like I said, the food isn't too bad for the price, but the service can be so bad sometimes that I don't want to go back and waste my time.
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Joel C.

Brooks, Katherine and I stopped here before our ballroom dancing class to grab a quick bite to eat. We decided to eat inside, although I was a bit confused if the skybar and 5 Seasons Brewing were the same establishment or not. We were quickly seated and our waiter took our drink orders, but we decided to wait on ordering until our friend Oksana arrived. When she arrived it took our waiter probably 15-20 minutes to arrive to take our order and that's because Brooks had to wave him down. (We ended up being late for our class!) The food menu was pretty diverse and a bit more pricey than I expected. There were no sandwiches or burgers and had to get either a small plate or entree. Brooks and I tried the fish n chips, which were pretty decent. Katherine got the grilled ravioli and Oksana tried the Fish Tacos. We all decided to split the fried ice cream as well which was delicious. The best thing on the menu...The Octane Beer...a dark stout combines with espresso = AMAZING!!!! No doubt do I wish that I could have a glass of this every morning to start my day! I would go back for the beer...hopefully would be able to give it more stars for better service.
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Eddie H.

Went here the other night for a special event. (magic show with a magic themed dinner with beer and wine pairing) let me say GREAT feel to the place, open and inviting! Staff is outstanding, the beer well done, and the food is an 11 on a dial of 10! (that's right I used a "Spinal Tap" reference to describe the food) I'm planning on going there again real soon and try some more beer and food pairing, and I suggest you should as well!
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Laura M.

The best thing I can say about my lunch at the new 5 Seasons is that the service was really friendly. I know the place just opened, so I'll probably go back and give it another try. But...first impressions do mean a lot. First was the issue of finding the front door. If you park on the roof top parking deck you will probably use the elevator. Well, when you get off at the 1st floor you empty out onto a back courtyard for the Brickworks complex. No signs directing you to the restaurant or even a sign in a rear window to show you that in fact there is a restaurant. If you go down the stairs (my next try) you have to exit on the 2nd floor--not the 1st. In fact, if you walk down to the bottom you'll discover a door that has no handle! and will have to climb back up to 2. The Brickworks complex is obviously still under some construction. Hallways are blocked off and being painted, etc. You can't really blame that on 5 Seasons, but it does sort of mar the initial experience. The restaurant itself has a piece of paper taped to the front door with their hours. A little tacky. The decor inside is....well, actually there isn't much. Just burgundy paint and some really odd antique, grandma style chairs that definitely don't match the more sleek bar area. The best part of my actual meal was the sweet potato fries. The organic BBQ sandwich was flavorless and cold. My dining partner did enjoy his vidalia onion turkey burger, but also commented on the odd, lackluster decor. This place is super convenient for work lunches, so I'll probably be back for try #2. You know what they say, "fool we twice...."
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Torrence W.

I have given 5 Seasons a lot of chances, because I can walk over from my apartment, but this place just isn't doing it for me. Too bad, though, because the patio upstairs and the look and feel of the place are great! But I'm not much of a fan of their beer, and an even worse fan of their food. The menu, from the look of it, sounds amazing! Very creative dishes that change often and are based off of what they can get in fresh. However, their execution is just not on par. Maybe they should choose some things that they do well and stick to those items. I can recall 2 times ever ordering something at a restaurant and not eating at least half of it, and here is one of those places. To their credit, I was very impressed that the bartender noticed that I hadn't eaten any of it and took it off of my check. I also think they are a bit overpriced, because I can never get out of this place with 2 beers and a meal for under $40. Doubt I will give them another chance.
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Scott C.

The manager responded back to me through Yelp. He did offer me dinner, which I politely declined. I'll go back on my own dime. He did say that the restaurant does have brewing equipment, but it's located in the basement. Update to come. Thanks for responding 5-Seasons!
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Jeremy J.

Look, I did not give this place 3 Stars because I want them to improve and I think I could easily see myself giving this place another star real soon as long as they fix a few problems. Obviously this place is brand new and they have not even had their Grand Opening yet (June 6th according to the sign) so there is no need to lash out and yell and scream. Here's what I remember and feel needs work: 1. Parking, we parked on the roof of the garage and had to walk through a private event upstairs to get to the hostess stand. Ok, we are not eating outside on the roof and this place is confusing to find your first time. Next time we will know where to park. No biggie. 2. Hostess stand experience - fine, polite, accommodating. 3. Atmosphere needs some comfort. This is a big cavern of a space and the noise is there to prove it. The walls are pretty bare, its a large space, and you can hear everyone else except your dinner mate and your server. I feel like a restaurant that is trying so many local and organic products could have spent a bit more attention to the green-ness of the building. Maybe something that does not waste so much with the double level open room. 4. Food- new places never concern me when the food is ALMOST there and 5 Season's is almost there. We had the Fish and Chips, Onion Rings with curry sauce, mussells with beer sauce, and my daughter had the Cheese burger with fries. First, the fries are delicious. Very similar to Five Guys. The fish was breaded nicely and ended up being Skate wing. Interesting taste, almost crab tasting. Pretty good. The onion rings were bland but plump and fresh. The curry dipping sauce was forgettable. The mussels were fresh and tasty. I thought the dipping sauce was a bit buttery and we did not find ourselves slopping up the remaining juice. My daughters burger was very good and the beef was delicious. All the breads on our meals was fresh and tasty. I am kind of walking through this review as I hope to write something more from our next visit. We are going to give it a couple of weeks though before returning to let them settle in. Also, I think we will leave the kid at home next time as they are not 100% kid friendly. We need a night out anyways.
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Chantelle U.

Hosted my husbands 40th birthday on the rooftop (Skybar) with the city skyline view in the background, the tasty food, home brewed beer and top notch service - this is definitely the spot for special events or just a relaxing afternoon on the rooftop patio with friends.
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Britney B.

The food is over priced. If you want to spend over $40 for a couple of appetizers and a beer five seasons has you covered. I got calamari. It was pretty standard calamari. I also got egg rolls which should have been at a tapas place for about $3 because that's how much food it was. Nothing about it impressed me. They allegedly had alligator in them. They could have bought frozen egg rolls from wal mart and put one and a half on a plate and slapped an outrageous price on it and I wouldn't have known any different. Their roof top is never open. I drive by this place almost every day and have never seen anyone sitting up there. The one time I went the people beside us were complaining that the only reason they came was for the roof top and it was closed. I don't understand why anyone would come here unless you wanted to see how many different kinds of animals you could eat in one meal because that's kind of their thing other than the beer brewing.
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Angela C S.

Hmmm... I like the one at the Prado better. It took FOREVER for our food to come. Our waitress was a bit underdressed and overdone with the weave and feathers..and sunglasses - doesn't have much to do with the food of course but it's hard not to pay attention to such things when the service is spotty, the food comes slower than JHC and we didn't get the "Watermelon" special menu until after we ordered - not to mention we had to ask for it and then it was casually "ooops I forgot" dropped off...thanks "Kiki". But the food was good, the atmosphere is pretty nice...and there was a large bunny drinking beer and smoking a cigar. Really! Anywho, if you go to 5 Seasons Brewery and you don't mind not eating within 2 hours of arriving, then it's all you...if not GO TO THE ONE ON ROSWELL ROAD AT THE PRADO...(end scene).
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Cara C.

If you want to sit on the coolest roof top terrace (sans the attitude that other rooftops have) you have got to go now to 5 seasons. The Food is made with a seasonal thoughts, and the beer made with love will be soon available too! I can see the 5 o'clock happy hour is going to to be a ritual experience at 5 Seasons! The view is awesome.
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Bonnie F.

Exceeded my expectations,....for badness. I have never been a huge fan of the food but this is a nice venue to take in some great views of Atlanta and have a cold beer. My most recent experience yesterday was a new low. First, we sat for 1 whole hour before we even saw a salad or our starters. Other tables were seated and got their food before we could finally pin down our waiter and ask him again where was our food. Good thing we told him we were on our way to a show (note of sarcasm here) and needed to have a good pace to dinner. We gave ourselves 2 full hours to eat so believe me we weren't pressed for time until our food was a no show. Once we actually got our starters, I would say 2 out of the 4 were okay and 2 were flavorless but this is what I have to expect of the food from 5 Seasons. But wait there was a new twist for our dining experience. We ate half our salads with our fingers because we had no silverware and for no reason I could discern it took 10 minutes to locate some for us. By the way, at least half the tables were empty so there was no flipping excuse for this service. The main courses were again the mixed bag I have come to expect. My husband's corned beef special looked and tasted leftover from the night before. No self respecting restaurant should have served that bowl of dried out scraps. He only ate it because at this point he was STARVED and we did not want to be late. My dinner did not even remotely resemble what was listed on the menu but again at that point we were happy to simply get something to eat. If the food had been acceptable, the price point wasn't bad. Bottom line: Great beer and view and I would recommend for just that -- and only that. Don't bother coming for anything else.
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Address : 1000 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA, 30318
Phone (404) 875-3232
Website https://www.5seasonsbrewing.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 12

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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