Thank you ScoutMob for introducing us to this fantastic restaurant! My boyfriend and I were craving mediterranean food and thought Food Therapy was the perfect restaurant to visit. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the beautiful decor. The owner did a wonderful job of creating a warm, inviting space that is perfect for small group get togethers and dinner dates. The menu is simple and easy to read. There are plenty of tasty options and we were told that they would be expanding the menu later in the year. They also offer a full bar as well so if you're craving a dirty martini, they've got you covered. We loved everything we ordered off the menu. Everything from the chicken skewers to the grilled salmon were delicious! My favorite menu item was their beef tips. Typically at the local Ethiopian eats, they tend to over cook the beef tips but Food Therapy's version was hard to resist. The meat was well cooked and every bite was so tender and flavorful. I was a fan of the tomatoes that were a huge part of this dish so if you're not a fan, do not order this dish. After leaving the restaurant that night, it was already determined that we will certainly return for more! I highly recommend that you pay Food Therapy a visit if you're near the Briarcliff Rd./ Clairmont Rd area. They are located near that intersection in the small shopping center near Mo's Pizza.
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Zewditu D.
Nuts and bolts: A friend suggested this for a group lunch. Order: This review is based on the buffet which I hear changes day by day. My friend liked the food on her first visit. Unfortunately, the buffet menu was quite different than when she returned. I don't recall a number of the items on the menu. But I remember it being not ver Mediterranean in nature. I was very confused when I looked at it. There was some meatloaf that I tried, some fish, and some rice. I also tried some veggies, but I can't recall what exact veggies they were. Verdict: My main issue was that it wasn't what I was picturing for a Mediterranean buffet. So I felt a bit misled. The rice was bland. The meatloaf was weird. The fish was just OK. Nice atmosphere though! I see it being a nice place for an intimate, romantic dinner. Take home message: I might need to try this place out for dinner.
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Jang C.
I came here for the lounge portion, not the restaurant. So I can't comment on the food. At night, when Therapy Lounge gets too packed, it spills over to Food Therapy. The music isn't as loud or happening as Therapy Lounge. This place feels more chill. I guess it still has that restaurant vibe. The place is small though. But there are seats inside and outside. Their hookahs were hookahs you can get anywhere else. The flavors seem more subtle though. The flavor of the hookah comes near the end instead of hitting you all over when you inhale. The service was friendly and fast. I don't drink so I can't comment on their drinks. So I guess this review was pretty worthless. I had fun here with my friends so I'm going to give it 4 stars. If you're looking for a chill place to smoke hookah, drink, and hang out check this place out.
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JD H.
First time and I'll definitely be back. Yes, parking sucks. And it's a bit dark and the low tables make eating a bit awkward... but the food was worth it.
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Felicia L.
I did not read any reviews prior to going to Food Therapy (not the coffee spot), so I had limited expectations. Upon entering, 3 things were instantly clear: - The staff is very friendly (but not very experienced at all) - The atmosphere is tasteful and cozy - The place is SMALL The food: is great! We had the chicken kabobs, fries, and salmon. It was excellent. Cost was a good value. Fish/Salmon were about $12; and fries were about $4. The service: was very poor. There were only 2 servers taking care of the whole restaurant and it took 30 minutes for a drink; 45 minutes for dinner. Ungood! I'm not a hookah person (doesn't seem very sanitary...but that's just me). Overall, I'd recommend you try this venue for a first date or date night.
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Nida K.
Wow this place was cool! I came in during the day on a weekday and wanted to quietly do some work. I was the only patron sitting inside, there were others sitting outside. The hookah was good and the tea was good. I got much more work done there than I had in days at home. The place is awesome. It's clean and modern and put together. I love the bible quotes on the wall. They were pretty raunchy so I asked what they were and was surprised to find out they were from the bible. Well I shouldn't have been because some parts of the bible reads like a porno but it was pretty genius and original. Missing star due to prices. I had one hookah and a cup if tea and walked out paying about $25.
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Jessica K.
This is a wonderful place! Great food (and I mean GREAT), great hookah and most of all fantastic service. I have been coming here for about 2 months now and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. If you want to sit back, have a delicious meal and relax then this is the place for you.
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Suhana A.
I went there for the first time today for lunch buffet. I learned about it through Google. It just opened up couple months ago. It is located across the street from Desta Ethopian Kitchen. The atmosphere is pretty nice and clean. I like the decor. It is very small restaurant though. My co-worker and I were the only customers. Lunch buffet is $12.99. Not alot of variety but pretty good. Dishes they have include veggie couscous, falafel, pita bread, hummus, white bean salad, lamb dish, chicken meatloaf, garlic-flavored green beans, and maybe couple more. I like the lamb dish and had two rounds of it. From 1 to 10 (1 being poor and 10 being awesome), I give Food Therapy: 7. I rated 7 because of 1) high price for a small restaurant & small buffet and 2) not a lot of selections in the buffet. I will give it a 8 if price was $6.99. That seems more reasonable.
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M R.
Great service, mellow clean atmosphere, great reggae music. The food was very good and a good value. We had the hummus and Baba ghanoush and it was excellent; the olive oil quality was excellent as well. We also had the Chicken & Lamb Gyro which was tasty and not greast at all. It came with a salad as well which had the best, simple dressing. Overall I would recommend this place as a nice date spot for lunch or a cocktail place with girlfriends.
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Stacye B.
My experience was a bit unexpected. It's a Mediterranean restaurant but I'm listening to Luther and Real Housewives of Atlanta is on the tv over the bar. It was also a little disturbing to have people smoking hookahs at the table next to me while I'm trying to eat dinner. All of that said, the food was actually good. I enjoyed my falafel wrap. It was...an experience.
(2)
Monah A.
Great food!! My friends and I wanted to order take out, so we got the lamb burgers with Greek parmesan fries, fried calamari and therapy wings. They were all very good!! I would recommend this place to anyone! :)
(4)
Daniel B.
Food Therapy is a Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge that opened Spring 2013 in a strip mall near the intersection of Clairmont and Briarcliff Roads, not far from I-85. It's the sister restaurant/lounge to Therapy Coffee Bar & Lounge (a.k.a. "Therapy Lounge"), which is in the same building, opposite side. Both Therapy Lounge and Food Therapy have hookah service. The main difference between the two businesses is Food Therapy is more of a restaurant. Hookah service at Food Therapy doesn't begin until after dinner service. The thought behind that is customers dining, especially those with kids, won't be put off or disturbed by the hookah smoke. I visited Food Therapy to smoke hookah and celebrate a friend's birthday. This was after dinner at a separate venue, so we didn't try any of the foods except for dessert. I think the original idea was to go to Therapy Lounge and smoke hookah there, but the lounge was too busy to accommodate our large group, so they sent us over to Food Therapy instead. It was a Saturday night and there were about 15 of us total. Food Therapy was able to handle us easily because we were the some of the only customers for most of the late night (10pm to close -- after midnight). The atmosphere is relaxed, laid back, and casual. At night, the interior is dim and candle-lit. There is sort of an exotic Mediterranean/Middle Eastern theme going on with ornately decorated chairs and fabrics. There's limited outdoor seating on the sidewalk outside, which seems to be a popular option when the weather is nice. I haven't smoked hookah at *too* many places in Atlanta. House of Hookah near Atlantic Station and Laziza at Marietta Square come to mind. In comparison, Food Therapy seems to have the cleanest and mildest hookah I've smoked anywhere in the Atlanta area. There are three different tiers of hookah flavors. They range in price from $15, $18, and $22 each. Refills for the aforementioned hookahs are $7, $9, and $11, respectively. I tried three different flavors from the $18 tier. They were called Melon Blue, Pirate's Cove, and Blue Mist. I'm no connoisseur when it comes to hookah, but I found the flavors to be quite subtle. I did enjoy the Melon Blue and Blue Mist. They were light and refreshing. Pirate's Cove... not so much. I find the hookah tobacco here to be less intense than others I've tried. I hardly felt a buzz, if any at all. The smell of the smoke didn't linger in my mouth as an unpleasant aftertaste nor did I leave Food Therapy smelling like hookah smoke. I guess that's a good thing. I've run into problems with hookahs at other places, but the staff seems to get the hookahs here up and running without any issue. Water isn't free. Maybe with food, but not with hookah. They force you to purchase bottled water, which is a rip-off. Service was good. The staff was friendly and attentive. One gripe I have is they wouldn't split our table's check evenly. I've been to plenty of restaurants where bills are split evenly among large groups without a problem, so I'm not sure what the issue was here other than the employee not wanting to manually swipe multiple cards.
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Cree C.
Not really worth it. Expensive watered down drinks. Had to tell the waitress 4 times for extra water. Nice inside nice music OK food. Will not be coming back.
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Rashad W.
I currently decided to check out Therapy Lounge and Food Therapy. Therapy lounge, which is akin to a coffee shop. is tucked away off Briarcliff and Clairmont. Therapy lounge is great. I truly had a good time. Never mind the amazing decor, and clean bathrooms[which as a patron are VERY important to me]. But the service and owner was really wonderful. The coffee was good, the hookah as very good! And yes it can get a little crowded, but they have outside seating as well. Plus free wifi. It's definitely a calm therapeutic vibe. If you're ever in the area I give it my top suggestion to come out and get some Therapy. I know I will be back.
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Christina D.
I ended up here to finish up some work n wanted to smoke hookah too..I decided to come here instead of Therapy because of the setting, I could see that Therapy was more loungey. My food was good, seasoned well and the hookah was perfect! I smoke hookah so this place didn't disappoint. Parking was okay when I went. The service was great and the music was good. Just a good vibe n chill spot.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : No Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes
Michelle K.
Thank you ScoutMob for introducing us to this fantastic restaurant! My boyfriend and I were craving mediterranean food and thought Food Therapy was the perfect restaurant to visit. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the beautiful decor. The owner did a wonderful job of creating a warm, inviting space that is perfect for small group get togethers and dinner dates. The menu is simple and easy to read. There are plenty of tasty options and we were told that they would be expanding the menu later in the year. They also offer a full bar as well so if you're craving a dirty martini, they've got you covered. We loved everything we ordered off the menu. Everything from the chicken skewers to the grilled salmon were delicious! My favorite menu item was their beef tips. Typically at the local Ethiopian eats, they tend to over cook the beef tips but Food Therapy's version was hard to resist. The meat was well cooked and every bite was so tender and flavorful. I was a fan of the tomatoes that were a huge part of this dish so if you're not a fan, do not order this dish. After leaving the restaurant that night, it was already determined that we will certainly return for more! I highly recommend that you pay Food Therapy a visit if you're near the Briarcliff Rd./ Clairmont Rd area. They are located near that intersection in the small shopping center near Mo's Pizza.
(4)Zewditu D.
Nuts and bolts: A friend suggested this for a group lunch. Order: This review is based on the buffet which I hear changes day by day. My friend liked the food on her first visit. Unfortunately, the buffet menu was quite different than when she returned. I don't recall a number of the items on the menu. But I remember it being not ver Mediterranean in nature. I was very confused when I looked at it. There was some meatloaf that I tried, some fish, and some rice. I also tried some veggies, but I can't recall what exact veggies they were. Verdict: My main issue was that it wasn't what I was picturing for a Mediterranean buffet. So I felt a bit misled. The rice was bland. The meatloaf was weird. The fish was just OK. Nice atmosphere though! I see it being a nice place for an intimate, romantic dinner. Take home message: I might need to try this place out for dinner.
(2)Jang C.
I came here for the lounge portion, not the restaurant. So I can't comment on the food. At night, when Therapy Lounge gets too packed, it spills over to Food Therapy. The music isn't as loud or happening as Therapy Lounge. This place feels more chill. I guess it still has that restaurant vibe. The place is small though. But there are seats inside and outside. Their hookahs were hookahs you can get anywhere else. The flavors seem more subtle though. The flavor of the hookah comes near the end instead of hitting you all over when you inhale. The service was friendly and fast. I don't drink so I can't comment on their drinks. So I guess this review was pretty worthless. I had fun here with my friends so I'm going to give it 4 stars. If you're looking for a chill place to smoke hookah, drink, and hang out check this place out.
(4)JD H.
First time and I'll definitely be back. Yes, parking sucks. And it's a bit dark and the low tables make eating a bit awkward... but the food was worth it.
(4)Felicia L.
I did not read any reviews prior to going to Food Therapy (not the coffee spot), so I had limited expectations. Upon entering, 3 things were instantly clear: - The staff is very friendly (but not very experienced at all) - The atmosphere is tasteful and cozy - The place is SMALL The food: is great! We had the chicken kabobs, fries, and salmon. It was excellent. Cost was a good value. Fish/Salmon were about $12; and fries were about $4. The service: was very poor. There were only 2 servers taking care of the whole restaurant and it took 30 minutes for a drink; 45 minutes for dinner. Ungood! I'm not a hookah person (doesn't seem very sanitary...but that's just me). Overall, I'd recommend you try this venue for a first date or date night.
(3)Nida K.
Wow this place was cool! I came in during the day on a weekday and wanted to quietly do some work. I was the only patron sitting inside, there were others sitting outside. The hookah was good and the tea was good. I got much more work done there than I had in days at home. The place is awesome. It's clean and modern and put together. I love the bible quotes on the wall. They were pretty raunchy so I asked what they were and was surprised to find out they were from the bible. Well I shouldn't have been because some parts of the bible reads like a porno but it was pretty genius and original. Missing star due to prices. I had one hookah and a cup if tea and walked out paying about $25.
(4)Jessica K.
This is a wonderful place! Great food (and I mean GREAT), great hookah and most of all fantastic service. I have been coming here for about 2 months now and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. If you want to sit back, have a delicious meal and relax then this is the place for you.
(5)Suhana A.
I went there for the first time today for lunch buffet. I learned about it through Google. It just opened up couple months ago. It is located across the street from Desta Ethopian Kitchen. The atmosphere is pretty nice and clean. I like the decor. It is very small restaurant though. My co-worker and I were the only customers. Lunch buffet is $12.99. Not alot of variety but pretty good. Dishes they have include veggie couscous, falafel, pita bread, hummus, white bean salad, lamb dish, chicken meatloaf, garlic-flavored green beans, and maybe couple more. I like the lamb dish and had two rounds of it. From 1 to 10 (1 being poor and 10 being awesome), I give Food Therapy: 7. I rated 7 because of 1) high price for a small restaurant & small buffet and 2) not a lot of selections in the buffet. I will give it a 8 if price was $6.99. That seems more reasonable.
(3)M R.
Great service, mellow clean atmosphere, great reggae music. The food was very good and a good value. We had the hummus and Baba ghanoush and it was excellent; the olive oil quality was excellent as well. We also had the Chicken & Lamb Gyro which was tasty and not greast at all. It came with a salad as well which had the best, simple dressing. Overall I would recommend this place as a nice date spot for lunch or a cocktail place with girlfriends.
(4)Stacye B.
My experience was a bit unexpected. It's a Mediterranean restaurant but I'm listening to Luther and Real Housewives of Atlanta is on the tv over the bar. It was also a little disturbing to have people smoking hookahs at the table next to me while I'm trying to eat dinner. All of that said, the food was actually good. I enjoyed my falafel wrap. It was...an experience.
(2)Monah A.
Great food!! My friends and I wanted to order take out, so we got the lamb burgers with Greek parmesan fries, fried calamari and therapy wings. They were all very good!! I would recommend this place to anyone! :)
(4)Daniel B.
Food Therapy is a Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge that opened Spring 2013 in a strip mall near the intersection of Clairmont and Briarcliff Roads, not far from I-85. It's the sister restaurant/lounge to Therapy Coffee Bar & Lounge (a.k.a. "Therapy Lounge"), which is in the same building, opposite side. Both Therapy Lounge and Food Therapy have hookah service. The main difference between the two businesses is Food Therapy is more of a restaurant. Hookah service at Food Therapy doesn't begin until after dinner service. The thought behind that is customers dining, especially those with kids, won't be put off or disturbed by the hookah smoke. I visited Food Therapy to smoke hookah and celebrate a friend's birthday. This was after dinner at a separate venue, so we didn't try any of the foods except for dessert. I think the original idea was to go to Therapy Lounge and smoke hookah there, but the lounge was too busy to accommodate our large group, so they sent us over to Food Therapy instead. It was a Saturday night and there were about 15 of us total. Food Therapy was able to handle us easily because we were the some of the only customers for most of the late night (10pm to close -- after midnight). The atmosphere is relaxed, laid back, and casual. At night, the interior is dim and candle-lit. There is sort of an exotic Mediterranean/Middle Eastern theme going on with ornately decorated chairs and fabrics. There's limited outdoor seating on the sidewalk outside, which seems to be a popular option when the weather is nice. I haven't smoked hookah at *too* many places in Atlanta. House of Hookah near Atlantic Station and Laziza at Marietta Square come to mind. In comparison, Food Therapy seems to have the cleanest and mildest hookah I've smoked anywhere in the Atlanta area. There are three different tiers of hookah flavors. They range in price from $15, $18, and $22 each. Refills for the aforementioned hookahs are $7, $9, and $11, respectively. I tried three different flavors from the $18 tier. They were called Melon Blue, Pirate's Cove, and Blue Mist. I'm no connoisseur when it comes to hookah, but I found the flavors to be quite subtle. I did enjoy the Melon Blue and Blue Mist. They were light and refreshing. Pirate's Cove... not so much. I find the hookah tobacco here to be less intense than others I've tried. I hardly felt a buzz, if any at all. The smell of the smoke didn't linger in my mouth as an unpleasant aftertaste nor did I leave Food Therapy smelling like hookah smoke. I guess that's a good thing. I've run into problems with hookahs at other places, but the staff seems to get the hookahs here up and running without any issue. Water isn't free. Maybe with food, but not with hookah. They force you to purchase bottled water, which is a rip-off. Service was good. The staff was friendly and attentive. One gripe I have is they wouldn't split our table's check evenly. I've been to plenty of restaurants where bills are split evenly among large groups without a problem, so I'm not sure what the issue was here other than the employee not wanting to manually swipe multiple cards.
(3)Cree C.
Not really worth it. Expensive watered down drinks. Had to tell the waitress 4 times for extra water. Nice inside nice music OK food. Will not be coming back.
(2)Rashad W.
I currently decided to check out Therapy Lounge and Food Therapy. Therapy lounge, which is akin to a coffee shop. is tucked away off Briarcliff and Clairmont. Therapy lounge is great. I truly had a good time. Never mind the amazing decor, and clean bathrooms[which as a patron are VERY important to me]. But the service and owner was really wonderful. The coffee was good, the hookah as very good! And yes it can get a little crowded, but they have outside seating as well. Plus free wifi. It's definitely a calm therapeutic vibe. If you're ever in the area I give it my top suggestion to come out and get some Therapy. I know I will be back.
(5)Christina D.
I ended up here to finish up some work n wanted to smoke hookah too..I decided to come here instead of Therapy because of the setting, I could see that Therapy was more loungey. My food was good, seasoned well and the hookah was perfect! I smoke hookah so this place didn't disappoint. Parking was okay when I went. The service was great and the music was good. Just a good vibe n chill spot.
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